Dana Slatkin

May Giveaway

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This month we are giving away this groovy sippy cup for grown-ups! From one of my favorite eco-friendly companies, Life Factory, this 16-ounce silicon-encased glass beverage bottle, is perfect for bringing along with you anywhere. It is safe to leave in the car and in hot weather. The new top is easy to sip and won’t cause spillage. To enter, you can either sign up for weekly recipes, cooking tips and Farmgirl fun in the “Get in Touch” subscribe box in the left-hand column, or (if you are already a subscriber), send in a comment here. … [Read more...]

Spring Cooking Contest

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Everything is coming up Spring! What is your favorite way to cook with the vibrant produce of the season? From asparagus to artichokes, radishes to rhubarb, your best Spring recipe is what we want! Think peas, ramps, fiddlehead ferns, favas, and everything in between. To enter, send in your recipe along with a blurb about you by May 31st.   All recipes will be acknowledged, tested and tasted. The winning recipe will be featured here on this website. This time, the swag will be extra special! Good luck and happy cooking! Send in your entry here. … [Read more...]

April Giveaway Contest

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April showers bring melamine flowers! These cheery cake stand sets turn cake into cool for a fun-loving holiday brunch, outdoor feast, even an offbeat wedding. The knife doubles as a cake server and is kid-friendly (i.e. not too sharp and indestructible). We are giving one set away this month to a lucky subscriber. Send in a comment and make sure you are a 90210 Farmgirl subscriber! … [Read more...]

March Giveaway, Free Berndes Ceramic Pen

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Ceramic is the new green! This beautiful new ceramic pan from Berndes pan has it all: it’s free of chemicals and Teflon, heats evenly, and is naturally non-stick. The handle is heat-protected, so it can go right under the broiler. Omelets slide right out and onions caramelize beautifully.   This eco-friendly work horse retails for $121.99, but we are giving one away this month to a lucky subscriber. Send in a comment and make sure you are a Beverly Hills Farmgirl subscriber! … [Read more...]

March Cooking Contest

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Time to dig up a favorite recipe that says, “Bring on Spring!” Do you have a delicious way to prepare asparagus, peas, artichokes or Spring onions? Maybe you have a favorite salad, soup or even dessert (think mint!). Send in your best green recipe and a short blurb about what makes it special (one entry per person, please). You have until March 31st before the contest closes. I’ll be testing and tasting all your dishes, so please, no bogus recipes! The winning recipe will be featured on my website, and the winner will receive an autographed copy of Summertime Anytime, along with a handy set of salt and pepper mills from Grind!   Good luck and Happy Spring! Send in your entry here. … [Read more...]

February Giveaway

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February is the month to think pink! I was floored when I tried the new ceramic knives from Kyocera. Not only do they slice like a scalpel, they fit well in hand and stay sharp up to 15 times longer than metal-based knives. What’s more, the blades will never rust or damage food. So you can say goodbye to browning when chopping fresh herbs, lettuce and vegetables. This all-purpose pink Santoko knife is perfect for slicing, dicing and mincing. Plus, $5.00 from each knife sold is donated to breast cancer research. For a chance to win a Kyocera knife, sign up for the 90210 Farmgirl’s weekly recipes, cooking tips, videos and fun in our subscribe box on the left side of the home page or (if you are already a subscriber), send … [Read more...]

January Giveaway

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Just in time for all your New Year’s resolutions, the OXO Good Grips Egg Beater combines old-fashioned reliability with fresh innovation for whipping up perfect egg white omelets, soufflés, and fluffy whipped cream (made from coconut milk, of course!). The two stainless steel beaters remove easily for cleaning. and the base can be tossed into the dishwasher. Plus it’s a fun way to coax your kids into the kitchen! To enter, sign up for weekly recipes, cooking tips and Farmgirl fun, or (if you are already a subscriber), send in a comment here. Wishing you a delicious ride in 2012! … [Read more...]

December Giveaway

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It has been an exciting year for the 90210 Farmgirl, thanks to you! Dear readers, you number more than 4,000 a month and hail from 70 countries! My cooking classes sell out months in advance, and the Farmgirl Stores (both online and local) are going strong. I am truly grateful for all of your support.   … [Read more...]