Happy New Year and Another Giveaway!

January 1, 2011 by Liz @ Blog is the New Black

I have a great feeling about 2011!

Even if I passed out on the couch at 11:45, after having 1.5 glasses of wine.

New Year’s Eve FAIL.

I did manage to make some delicious “gourmet” pizzas (recipes to come!) that we enjoyed by the fire, before watching a marathon of The Office. You know what, though? It was just what we wanted. Well, maybe Lloyd would have preferred that his ~~grandma~~ girlfriend had stayed up until at least midnight, but other than that, it was a great evening.

We kicked off our new year by taking a drive to get some Marylou’s coffee. It is unseasonably warm here in Boston! I am currently working on some posts for this week, and going back and creating printable recipe pages for some old posts. Later, I am going to catch up with one of my best friends that I haven’t seen in ages! (Hi, Libby!)

I hope you all have a great start to 2011. To make it better, I’ve got another giveaway for ya. Would you like to win a free one-year subscription to Fitness magazine?!

You can enter up to FOUR times to win a free one-year subscription to Fitness, by doing one or all of the following: (Important: leave a separate comment for each on this post!)

Leave a comment telling me what your favorite recipe from Blog is the New Black was from 2010- whether you want to try it, or you did try it!
Become a subscriber to Blog is the New Black by doing one of the following: subscribe via RSS or email. Already subscribe? GREAT… but be sure to let me know in the comments so your entry will count!
“Like" Blog is the New Black on Facebook. Already "like" it? GREAT… but be sure to let me know in the comments so your entry will count!
Link back to this giveaway on your blog! But remember to leave a comment letting me know!

Again, in order to win, you need to a leave a separate comment on this post letting me know you did one, two, three or all. The giveaway will end tonight, January 1, 2011 at midnight, EST. One winner with a valid entry will be selected at random. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize by providing me his or her mailing address or another winner will be picked.

Good luck!

Confession: the grammar geek in me gets super annoyed when I see people saying “Happy new year’s!” instead of “Happy new year!” I can’t even read people’s Facebook statuses right now. Tsk tsk.

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56 Responses

on January 1, 2011 at 12:15 PM | Reply TheSceneFromMe

I am subscribed to your blog! Can’t wait to read more!
Happy New Year
on January 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM | Reply Mrs Fish

Well, the Lemon Paprika Chicken is on my menu planning sheet this week.
on January 1, 2011 at 12:27 PM | Reply Mrs Fish

Oh, and I get updates on your blog via the rss feed.

Things written by grown ups get me through a day spent with 9 year olds.
on January 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM | Reply Kate @ Diethood.com

You passed out before the clock hit midnight? Lightweight! If I wasn’t out with hubby and friends, I too would’ve passed out on my couch for sure.
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Yep… and I had also taken a 2 hour nap so I wouldn’t be tired! I am feeling old in 2011!
on January 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM | Reply Melissa

LOVE your blog…

1. Want to try the 30 minute brown sugar chicken this week…

2. Been a subscriber for awhile now…

3. Just “liked” you on Facebook!

So…I did 3 out of the 4 Happy New year!
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Thanks lady! Happy new year!
on January 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM | Reply KeepItSweet

Happy New “Year”:-) Sounds like a nice relaxing night to me… Last night I did manage to stay up but there was one year where I definitely fell asleep before midnight, woops!
on January 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM | Reply Kristina

I too was out before midnight (shhhhhh)

Happy New Year!
on January 1, 2011 at 1:29 PM | Reply greekmelie

Happy new year! My most annoying status today is “happy new year’s eve”. That was yesterday people…
on January 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM | Reply greekmelie

I liked you on facebook.
And I added your blog in my reader. Does this count?
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Sure does!
on January 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM | Reply leashieloo

I’m already a subscriber
on January 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM | Reply Steph

i’m a subscriber!
on January 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM | Reply Steph

and I “like” you on FB
on January 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM | Reply Steph

and i LOVE the caprese dip

happy new year!
on January 1, 2011 at 1:50 PM | Reply C&C Cakery

Everyone loved your peanut butter and jelly bars – in fact, I still get requests for them!
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Ina’s recipes are never a let down!
on January 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM | Reply laura

beef and brocoli
on January 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM | Reply Erika

Those Reeses Cupcakes look delish!
on January 1, 2011 at 2:11 PM | Reply Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]

Mint choco chip cupcakes – yum!
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  One of my favorites, too!
on January 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM | Reply janetha @ meals & moves

holy hilarious, i love that you passed out quarter to midnight!

i already like you on FB and follow you in my reader (i know, i suck at commenting, i am sorry.. i need to be better at clicking out!)

happy new year, beautiful
- on January 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Um yea… and my bf who is 36 was up until 3AM! He wants to trade me in, I think!
  
  I know- I’m bad about reading in readers, too. I try to comment so that I make sure I give the person the “view.” No worries lady, I’m flattered your follow me! You are one of my fav bloggers. Happy new year!
on January 1, 2011 at 2:51 PM | Reply Emily

One of my favorite recipes is the one with the chocolate cupcakes and mint chocolate chip frosting. I never got a chance to make it, but I think it was one of the first blog posts I read of yours They look AMAZING and I still need to try to make them!
on January 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM | Reply Amy Bakes Everything

Yay, I’m totally making the brown sugar chicken for my husband tonight!

I thought I was a subscriber before, but definitely am now!
I already like you on FB

Happy New Year (I was out at 9:30, so you’re way ahead of me!)
on January 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM | Reply Aubrey Fick

The Caprese Dip is great!!
on January 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM | Reply Aubrey Fick

I like you on Facebook.
on January 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM | Reply fooddreamer

It was warm here today! I went out for a run, and ended up having to take of my light running jacket and just be in my tank. I am sure we will see some more frigid weather soon.
on January 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM | Reply Lindsey

I’m an email subscriber
on January 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM | Reply Lindsey

And I “Like” your blog on Facebook
on January 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM | Reply Lindsey

And I really want to make your French Dip sandwiches and your green bean fries! Happy New Year!!!
on January 1, 2011 at 6:53 PM | Reply Felice

Wishing you a very very Happy New Year.
on January 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM | Reply Daniele

Can not wait until you post your gourmet pizzas! Happy New Year!
on January 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM | Reply kristisn

I want to try the 30 Minute Lemon Brown Sugar Chicken. It’s on my list of recipes I need to try soon!
on January 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM | Reply kristisn

I subscribe to your blog!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM | Reply Lindsay

I made the Eggnog Cupcakes last night for a new years party. I loved them and they were delicious!!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM | Reply Lindsay

I “liked” your blog on facebook!!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:19 PM | Reply Lindsay

Blog is the New Black is in my google reader!!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM | Reply bakebooks

What a great giveaway!

Goodness – where would I even begin with the recipes! I want to try any of the desserts (duh)…but those Cookie Dough Cupcakes? WIN!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM | Reply Phew! « Blog is the New Black

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on January 1, 2011 at 9:55 PM | Reply Chaser

I’d have to say my favorite recipe was the peanut butter cups! I made them for a Christmas party I was going to and there were a HUGE hit!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:56 PM | Reply Chaser

I LIKE you on fb!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM | Reply Chaser

I also subscribe to this wonderful blog via email (that I contribute to my holiday weight gain)
on January 1, 2011 at 11:25 PM | Reply mrmrscoop

I love new blog finds! I “Liked” Blog is the New Black on Facebook! (entry number one!)
on January 1, 2011 at 11:26 PM | Reply mrmrscoop

I subscribed to your blog via Google Reader (entry number two)
on January 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM | Reply mrmrscoop

I also just saw your “Lemon Brown Sugar Chicken” recipe- I’m going to adapt it to Pork tomorrow for my husband (entry number 3)
on January 2, 2011 at 1:27 AM | Reply Kocinera

My favorite’s definitely the Chicken Tortilla Soup! I love that stuff!
on January 2, 2011 at 4:51 AM | Reply zenobia

I have subscribed to your blog! Wishing you a happy new year!
on January 2, 2011 at 4:52 AM | Reply zenobia

I also liked you on FB
on January 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM | Reply zenobia

and LOVE the caprese dip
on January 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM | Reply Fig-Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula « Blog is the New Black

[...] those gourmet pizzas I mentioned yesterday?! We ate the leftovers for dinner last night and, dare I say, it was [...]
on January 2, 2011 at 9:43 AM | Reply Meg

My fav recipe has to be the enchilada lasagna…. it’s easy and delicious and has become a staple in our house! As for the “needing to try” recipes… I’ve got to get my hands on one of those hot chocolate cup cakes!
on January 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM | Reply Pretend Chef

Happy New Year! What a great giveaway for so many who set resolutions to lose weight or just continue healthy habits. My favorite recipe is your french dip sandwich. I love sandwiches and the ease of it is fantastic!
on January 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM | Reply Pretend Chef

I just subscribed to your email feeds!
on January 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM | Reply Pretend Chef

I linked your giveaway to my blog! http://imapretendchef.blogspot.com/2011/01/fitness-magazine-giveaway.html