Cultures for Health Giveaway! Real Food Wednesday

August 12, 2009 · 72 comments

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CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AUGUST 21ST!

NOW YOU CAN USE THE SAME LINK BELOW (under “how to enter”) TO GET 10% OFF AT CULTURES FOR HEALTH!

Have you been following the Nourishing Traditions way of life? If so, you’ve probably been experimenting with various fermented/probiotic foods. As you may know, fermented foods are Superfoods, which are defined by Wikipedia as “a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being”. Read these findings from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) about the benefits of dietary probiotics. The following is their conclusion:

“Daily dietary probiotic supplementation for 6 monthswas a safe effective way to reduce fever, rhinorrhea, and coughincidence and duration and antibiotic prescription incidence,as well as the number of missed school days attributable toillness, for children 3 to 5 years of age.”

A SUPERFOODS GIVEAWAY!

Cultures for Health is giving away your choice of three starter cultures. You may pick any variety—three different ones or three types of yogurt, sourdough starter, etc.

When you enter at the link below, you can read all about the different kinds of yogurt starters and sourdough starters to help you decide.

Here are your options (my comments in italics):

Yogurt Starter – 5 kinds to choose from! I’m going to order one of these next – a kind that doesn’t need a yogurt maker. Maybe then my yogurt won’t be so clumpy (like it is with the starter I bought from the store) and my kids will eat this homemade version! Until now I’ve only used this in recipes.
Buttermilk Starter – haven’t tried this yet…
Water Kefir Grains – I’m having great results using these to make Kefir Soda and will post more soon. I love having a “pop” that I don’t mind letting the kids drink, since it’s fermented and full of probiotics, and they love it, too, obviously!
Kombucha (if you live within the US) – I’m having such luck with the Kefir Soda that I haven’t made Kombucha in a while.
Sourdough Starter – 17 kinds to choose from! Since my oven fiasco a while back, I haven’t had the ambition to try this again…soon. Julie even sent me a free replacement, even though I really should’ve had to pay the stupid tax.

HOW TO ENTER:

(Note: when you enter through here, you’ll be helping to support the Kitchen Kop blog – I’ll be paid a small amount. Thank you for your help so I can keep blogging!)

(That’s good for 1 entry)

Here’s how to get more entries:

2. Blog about the giveaway and link back to this page on your blog. Comment below with the link. (1 extra entry)

3. Sign up for my email updates or RSS feed (upper right hand corner of this page or below this post). Leave a comment below telling me that you signed up. You will also get an entry if you already subscribe — make sure to comment! (1 extra entry)

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please be sure to include the URL to this page in your tweet. You can click the ReTweet button at the top of this post. Comment telling me that you followed & tweeted. (1 extra entry)

5. Friend me on Facebook and post about the giveaway on your Facebook status. Please be sure to include the URL to this page in your status update. Comment below telling me that you friended me and updated your status. (1 extra entry)

6. Add Real Food Media to your feed or email updates (1 extra entry)

7. Follow Real Food Media on Twitter. (1 extra entry)

8. Email 5 friends about the giveaway, with a link to the page. Comment below telling me that you did. (1 extra entry)

9. Stumble this post and comment telling me that you did. (1 extra entry)

There are a total of 9 possible entries – you can do as many or as few as you’d like. Just make sure you comment below letting me know about each and every one (all in one comment is fine, though), so I know how many you did when I’m figuring up the entries!

Another important note: if you can’t see the link, you may have an ad blocker installed, or have javascript disabled. Please disable your ad blocker so you can see the link. (We have to be able to track the clicks.)

Questions? Comment below.

This contest will end in one week, on Monday, August 17th at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and announced at my blog on Friday, August 21st. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me with your full name, address, and phone number.

Sorry, but due to shipping costs, only those residing in the United States are welcome to enter this contest.

Good luck, everybody! Now go visit Cheeseslave for more Real Food Wednesday links!

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1 Tanya Brown August 12, 2009 at 3:22 am: I entered with the link about and I subscribe to your blog:) Good posts.
2 Tanya Brown August 12, 2009 at 3:23 am: Sorry, I meant to say ‘above’ not ‘about’. My fault for trying to function this late.
3 Nicole August 12, 2009 at 3:44 am: Hey there – would love to try the yogurt starter.

I entered via the link, tweeted, and am following you on twitter, already subscribed and stumbled your post.

Thanks!
4 Martha August 12, 2009 at 4:09 am: I subscribed to your feed! What a cool giveaway:-)
5 Maddie August 12, 2009 at 4:11 am: I am subscribed!!
6 Kim August 12, 2009 at 7:39 am: Cool! I subscribed to your feed and entered on the link given. Thanks!
7 Amy August 12, 2009 at 8:05 am: I subscribed to your feed through bloglines.
Thanks!
8 Amy August 12, 2009 at 8:07 am: I also subscribe to the Real Food Media blog through bloglines.
9 Donna B August 12, 2009 at 8:11 am: I have entered the giveaway, followed you on twitter, friended you on Facebook, added your feed to my blog, signed up for your email update and will have a blog entry about the giveaway that will post on Thursday.
10 Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship August 12, 2009 at 8:16 am: Tweeted, linking to this post tomorrow: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/08/12/a-good-deal-on-top-fats/ , stumbled, friend and FB’d about giveaway, subscribe to you and Real Food Media, emailed 5 friends, follow RFMedia. That’s all 9!
11 Debbie August 12, 2009 at 8:21 am: 1. I get your RSS feed
2. I get RealFood Media RSS feed
12 April August 12, 2009 at 9:09 am: Signed up for the email feed.
13 April August 12, 2009 at 9:10 am: posted on Twitter.
14 April August 12, 2009 at 9:10 am: I get Real Food Media’s email feed.
15 April August 12, 2009 at 9:11 am: I follow Real food Media on Twitter.
16 April August 12, 2009 at 9:12 am: I emailed 5 friends.
17 Janet August 12, 2009 at 9:23 am: I went to the site and registered. I am kefiring and have grains. Does anyone know if I can use those grains for the water kefir?
18 Parsley August 12, 2009 at 9:27 am: I am really curious about making my own yogurt. I want to eat healthier so maybe this will be my start.
19 Martha August 12, 2009 at 9:47 am: Thank you for the chance! I already subscribe to your feed and Real Food Media. I am already your friend on FB and I entered the giveaway at the Cultures for Health Website.
20 Erin August 12, 2009 at 9:56 am: Entered above, get your feed, get Real Food Media’s feed, and I emailed 5 friends. *Fingers crossed*
21 Kelly August 12, 2009 at 10:00 am: I entered at Cultures for Health, I am already subscribed to your RSS feed and Real Food Media feed, and I am already a friend on facebook. Does that mean I can get 3 more entries?

I would love to try the water kefir grains, some San Fran sourdough starter and one of the no yogurt maker countertop yogurt cultures! They all sound good to me!
22 Jessie August 12, 2009 at 10:05 am: I RSS your blog!
23 kara bagley August 12, 2009 at 10:48 am: I am subscribed
24 kara bagley August 12, 2009 at 11:04 am: I blogged. http://goodlookingcook.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaway.html
25 kara bagley August 12, 2009 at 11:06 am: I friended you and updated me status on FB
26 Jennifer August 12, 2009 at 11:09 am: I did:

1. Enter to win three FREE starter cultures using the link.
2. Blogged about the giveaway
3. Signed up for your RSS feed .
4. Am now following you on Twitter and tweeted.
5. Friended you on Facebook and posted about the giveaway.
6. Added Real Food Media to my feed.
7. Following Real Food Media on Twitter.
8. Emailed 5 friends about the giveaway.

Yes, I am padding my entry :0
27 kara bagley August 12, 2009 at 11:11 am: I emailed 5 friends.
28 starleen August 12, 2009 at 11:56 am: Sign me up for the giveaway!
29 Leanne Palmerston August 12, 2009 at 12:47 pm: I am a subscriber!
30 Leanne Palmerston August 12, 2009 at 12:55 pm: Waiting for your friend confirmation and, in the meanwhile, posted about the giveaway on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=569942343&share_id=116536038829&comments=1&ref=mf#s116536038829
31 Leanne Palmerston August 12, 2009 at 1:03 pm: I Stumbled this giveaway.
32 Margaret August 12, 2009 at 1:05 pm: I entered using the link and I am a subscriber.
33 Rebecca K August 12, 2009 at 1:05 pm: I am an RSS subscriber here and an RFM email subscriber. 2 for me!
34 Beth August 12, 2009 at 1:29 pm: Kelly,

I signed up at the link and also already subscribe.

Thanks!
Beth
35 Martha August 12, 2009 at 1:37 pm: Along with the above, I posted on my FB status about the give away.
36 Christine August 12, 2009 at 1:38 pm: I FB friended you and updated my status.
37 Anne August 12, 2009 at 1:53 pm: My husband would love that kombucha starter! I tweeted it
38 Leanne Palmerston August 12, 2009 at 1:59 pm: I’m now subscribing to the Real Food Media feeds!
39 Caroline August 12, 2009 at 2:19 pm: entered via the link!
40 Leanne Palmerston August 12, 2009 at 2:24 pm: I tweeted the giveaway!: http://twitter.com/HamiltonDoula/status/3269988111
41 Jendeis August 12, 2009 at 2:35 pm: I used the link to enter. I subscribe to your feed through Google Reader. I follow you on Twitter and just retweeted this post. That tweet updates my Facebook status and I believe I’m friends with you on Facebook. Yay!
42 debi August 12, 2009 at 3:17 pm: i just found cultures for health about twenty minutes ago doing a google search. funny! i followed the link and i added you on my rss very recently. i’ve found some great stuff on here! thanks!
43 Kyle August 12, 2009 at 3:46 pm: -I’m your friend on facebook

-I’ve subscribed to your blog

-I’m following you on twitter and gave the link to this page

-I submitted one on their website

-And I’m following Real Food Media on Twitter.

…And I’m pretty cool too
44 Hillori August 12, 2009 at 4:02 pm: Hi Kelly,
I enjoy your blog and read it often, thanks for all the great info you share.
I entered to win a starter culture
I subscribed to your blog
I’m following you on twitter and tweeted
I’m following real food media on twitter
Thanks for providing these fun contests!!!
45 Brittany August 12, 2009 at 4:04 pm: 1. Yay! Exciting giveaway…I’ve been wanting to try the water keifer.
2. I subscribe in Google Reader
46 Betsy August 12, 2009 at 4:56 pm: Oy! This is too much. Okay, let’s see if I’ve got it all!

I entered the contest through your link.

I already follow you on Twitter, and I retweeted with your button.

I’m your friend on Facebook, and my tweet posted there automagically.

I subscribe to your blog.

I subscribe to Real Food Media’s blog.

I follow RFM on twitter.

I feel like I might get arrested for stalking, lol.

I’ve bought yogurt, water kefir and sourdough starters from CFH. I can’t use the yogurt right now (too hot!) and I haven’t tried the sourdough yet. But I loved the yogurt when I could make it, and I love the water kefir!
47 Renee August 12, 2009 at 5:14 pm: I befriended you and updated my status with your link!
48 Teresa Novak August 12, 2009 at 7:45 pm: I subscribed to your blog. Great information here.
49 Suzanne August 12, 2009 at 10:57 pm: I did 1, 3 and 6. =)
50 Pogonia August 13, 2009 at 12:32 am: Ooooh, this is exciting!
I entered at the link above.
I already am subscribed to you.
51 Christine Ruehl August 13, 2009 at 1:39 am: I entered thru the link.
I signed up for e-mail updates.
I added Real Food Media to my e-mail updates.
52 starleen August 13, 2009 at 3:49 am: Please sign me up for your giveaway! I subscribed via email, and I emailed this link to 5 of my friends.
53 Suzan August 13, 2009 at 8:08 am: I get Real Food Media’s RSS feed. Ooh, what a great opportunity! I’d love some starters!
54 Andrea August 13, 2009 at 11:58 am: I already subscribe to your feed and the RFM feed! Thanks!
55 Michele August 13, 2009 at 11:17 pm: Kelly,
I tweeted and friended you on facebook with a status about the giveaway.

I already get updates from your feed and RFM! Thanks for the giveaway.
56 michelle August 14, 2009 at 9:37 am: What a wonderful giveaway!
I followed your link, and I subscribed to your newsletter – thanks!
57 Taylor Wingo August 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm: 2. I blogged about the giveaway here: http://mrandmrswingo.blogspot.com/2009/08/kombucha-tea.html
3. I already subscribe to you in RSS feeds.
5. I friended you on FB (awaiting confirmation) and updated my status with your link 8/14/09
6. I subscribed to Real Food Media on my feed
58 Ranee @ Arabian Knits August 14, 2009 at 8:47 pm: I would love to have the yogurt starter, the buttermilk starter and the sourdough starter. What a great giveaway! We already make our own yogurt and buttermilk, and I am interested in making sourdough (so is my husband!).
59 Hannah @ One Big Adventure August 16, 2009 at 8:31 pm: I must confess, I was rather surprised at *17* sourdough starters! WOW!!! I know there were several, but I didn’t think this many!

1 ~ Entered the giveaway at Cultures for Health
2 ~ Posted about the giveaway on our blog: http://skellyfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/cultures-for-health.html
3 ~ Signed up for your RSS feed on google reader
4 ~ Following you on Twitter and tweeted the contest
5 ~ Friended you on FB and posted the giveaway on status
6 ~ We already get Real Food Media email updates
7 ~ Following RFM on Twitter
8 ~ Emailed 5 friends about the giveaway with the link to your page

Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
60 Jessie August 17, 2009 at 7:26 am: Hi Kelly – I did the following

1) entered @ Cultures for Health
2) already am signed up for your email updates
3) signed up for RealFood Media updates
4) I emailed 5 friends
5) I am already your FB friend & I posted about this in my status & gave the link.

Thanks for the opportunity!
61 Beth B. August 17, 2009 at 9:33 am: I signed up with Cultures for Health, and I have you already in my RSS feed. Thanks for hosting!
62 leila August 17, 2009 at 5:07 pm: i tweeted! @leilasalim
63 Melody Joy August 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm: I blogged about your giveaway here: http://joyfulmelody519.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-cultures-for-health-giveaway.html

I also Tweeted and Facebooked it, signed up for the emails, and I’m already signed up for the Real Food Emails
64 Alison August 17, 2009 at 11:10 pm: I retweeted.
65 Alison August 17, 2009 at 11:12 pm: I signed up for the e-mail update.
66 Alison August 17, 2009 at 11:14 pm: I subscribe to Real Food Media.
67 Alison August 17, 2009 at 11:14 pm: I follow Real Food MEdia on Twitter.
68 Alison August 17, 2009 at 11:21 pm: I’m a FB friend and I posted about the giveaway.
69 Carrie August 18, 2009 at 12:32 am: I (1) follow you on Twitter and tweeted this giveaway, (2) follow Real Food Media, and (3) subscribe via RSS.
70 Melissa August 18, 2009 at 2:48 am: I subscribe to Real Food Media
71 Melissa August 18, 2009 at 2:49 am: I entered at Cultures for Health