Slow Cooker Country Chicken

Let's have a quick show of hands...how many of you have a slow cooker in your kitchen cupboard?  Most of you, right?

Okay, next question...how many of you have used that slow cooker in the last six months?  Not too many of you, I bet.

The slow cooker is, in my opinion, one of the most under-utilized small appliances in the kitchen, and I just don't understand why.  You toss in a few ingredients, plug it in and pretty much forget about it until it's time to eat.  It doesn't get much easier than that, does it? 

And the slow cooker is not just for pot roast or stews.  Epicure has a selection of slow cooker options in their What's for Dinner? line, including the Country Chicken Mix, which is one of my favourites.  You supply the chicken and veggies, Epicure supplies the flavour, and you end up with a delicious dinner.  Plus, only one pot to wash!

How would you like to try the Slow Cooker Country Chicken Mix... for FREE??

I'll be giving away a package to one of my blog readers to try for themselves.  To enter, all you need to do is leave me a comment here on this blog post about Epicure products - which ones you love, or which ones you'd like to try.  I'll put everyone's name into a hat and choose one lucky winner on Friday August 3, 2012. 

Deadline for entry is 11:59pm Thursday August 2, 2012.  One entry per person, however you can get one bonus entry if you also share this post on your own Facebook page.

Good luck everyone!

A Dilly-icious Deal

One of the most popular Epicure products is, without a doubt, the Lemon Dilly Dip Mix.  Want to know what makes it so special?

If you've been to a tasting party, I bet you've tried the Epicure Extraordinary Cheese Dip.  This recipe alone would make Lemon Dilly a worthwhile addition to your pantry, right?  Delicious, irresistible and easy to make, it's always the first thing gone at my parties!

But guess what?  There are so many more things you can do with Lemon Dilly.  A friend asked me for some ideas the other day, and I directed her to the Epicure website where you can find 318 different recipes that feature Lemon Dilly.  And yes, I counted them!  Salads, soups, and sauces; seasoning for chicken and fish; and of course...the Epicure Extraordinary Cheese Dip.  Yum!

With all these possibilities, it's easy to see why the very versatile Lemon Dilly is so popular.  And now is the perfect time to stock up because until the end of July, you can save 25% when you order Lemon Dilly Dip Mix - the regular price is $7.99 but it's on sale today for $5.99 a jar.

The best part? You can place an order through me directly (for this, or any other item you want!) at any time.  You don't have to wait for a party, and there is no minimum order.  So email me today and let me know how many jars you'd like! 

And while you're here, why not leave a comment and let me know your favourite way to use Lemon Dilly?  I'd love to hear what works in your kitchen!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to all!

My name is Nicole, and I've been selling Epicure for just over a year now.  Some of you may have found me on Facebook or joined my mailing list...and that's great!  Facebook and email are wonderful ways to connect and share information, so I'm glad that you're a part of my circle.

But some of you said you wanted more.  Maybe you want to learn how to cook with some of the products you see in the catalogue.  Maybe you wonder what people think about the latest and greatest cookware item.

Or maybe you just want to see what all the fuss is about.  You've heard someone mention Epicure - the low-sodium products, the great tasting and high quality herbs and spices, or one of the meal creation ideas that have made their lives easier (and tastier!) - and you want to see how these products might fit into your own life.

If any of that sounds like you, then you are in the right place!  Please join me again here at Epicure with Nicole for fun, food facts and more.

And remember, comments are always welcome.  Have a question or suggestion for a future blog post?  Let me know!