Ask, and you shall receive.
This might be the biggest lesson of 2011, the mantra that needs to stay with me most. Because rarely does it hurt to ask. And who knows who might just say yes.
A few months ago, I noticed a new page on Facebook. My friend Nicole liked it first, and then a few more Brooklyn friends joined in. I took a look and gave a like – while the page didn’t have much information, promoting the heck out of great Brooklyn creators seemed to be the focus. Along the way to it going from an idea to a site, I discovered a few friends are involved with the project. [Aside: the it's-a-small-world moments in Brooklyn make me so very happy.]
Then on Monday of this week, the official website With Love, From Brooklyn launched. I clicked over. I swooned. I tweeted. “Limited-edition Curated Gift Selections by Brooklyn Artisans.” Sometimes that word [artisans] makes me cringe from its overuse. But it fits in this situation. The products sold are hand-crafted. They are lovingly made. And having sampled a few of the brands available, they are delicious! [There are also some gorgeous illustrated items and other non-edibles in the "Pop-up shop."]
Oh and you know how I mentioned that I discovered a few friends are involved? It makes it all so much better. Because if a box is curated by Nicole or Nichelle or Meg, well then I am positive that it’s full of win. And after my one tweet asking about a giveaway, one little message to the universe, the universe and the brainchild behind WLFB said yes!
So I bring to you the With Love, From Brooklyn Salt of the Earth collection. I’m so very excited to give this away to one reader. Not only have I been itching to give something away to my lovely readers, not only am I giving away something that has a great story to it, but it’s delicious stuff! A few treats to eat and a few to play with in the kitchen. It feels wonderful to pair with a local business who wants to spread the Brooklyn love. Because frankly, Brooklyn is my home and my love for it is sort of insane.
So what are you waiting for? Here’s how to win:
Mandatory: Leave a comment telling me what your favorite salty-sweet treat is. Make sure to use a valid email address.
Five extra ways to enter:
1. Like Nomnivorous on Facebook. Leave a comment with your first name and last initial.
2. Like With Love, From Brooklyn on Facebook. Leave a comment with your first name and last initial.
3. Follow @nomnivorous on Twitter. Leave a comment with your Twitter handle.
4. Follow @withlovefrombk on Twitter. Leave a comment with your Twitter handle.
5. Tweet a little something sweet about the giveaway, including a link and both handles.
Example: I want to win the salted, sweet, totally Brooklyn giveaway by @nomnivorous & @withlovefrombk! http://wp.me/p1EeMj-zw
Giveaway closes in one week, on December 22nd at 11:59 PM ET.
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NUNU salt caramels
Following w/ Love from BK on twitter (@notes4theheart)
(I already follow you…I didn’t want you to feel like I didn’t want to follow you )
I want to win the salted, sweet, totally Brooklyn giveaway by @nomnivorous & @withlovefrombk! http://wp.me/p1EeMj-zw
I tweeted and facebook liked all required
Hey jen, if you’re already following me, you can add another comment saying that for a second entry.
My favorite salty-sweet treat is a good ol’ chocolate-covered pretzel. Delish.
I like you on Facebook (Tara P.).
And I now like With Love, From Brooklyn on FB. (Tara P)
I follow you on Twitter (@chipchiphooray).
looove chocolate covered pretzels!
And I now follow @withlovefrombk on Twitter (@chipchiphooray).
And I just tweeted the giveaway — https://twitter.com/#!/ChipChipHooray/status/147706613883600897
Salted caramel is my favorite flavor EVER. Caramel anyways but salted even more.
I like you on FB Cassie m
I like with love from Brooklyn on FB. Cassie m
I follow you on twitter. Cassiemcbride1
I follow with love. Cassiemcbride1
I tweeted. Cassiemcbride1
https://mobile.twitter.com/CassieMcBride1/status/147713217513275393
Might not be a “Treat”, more like a dish, but I love my scrambled eggs with a dollop of strawberry preserves on top!
Salt N Pepper Sandwich Cookies!!!!! NOM
- I take it from the multi-comments that that is the way to win?
I “liked” With Love, but there is nowhere to comment and their bookface page made my computer really angry. and you know i dont play with tweeter. OK YAY gimme salty love!
I love those Nu Nu chocolates… they might be my favorite salty sweet treat ever!
I already liked you on FB!
And I just now “liked” WLFB on FB!
And I follow @nomnivorous on the Tweeter!
Oh, I meant leave a comment here. I’m going to draw by random number so each comment is one entry. If you leave one comment saying you do #1,2,3, you’re only getting one entry not three.
Yay! Already following you on twitter @notes4theheart
My favorite salty, sweet treat is the traditional pretzel dipped in chocolate. To me, it’s simply perfect!
Liked you on facebook last night (Jennifer Mary)
Liked “With love from Brooklyn” on facebook last night (Jennifer Mary)
My favorite is probably salted caramels / salted caramel sauce. I love both. I’m also a big fan of chocolate covered pretzels with lots of fun toppings!
kettle corn or candied walnuts!
@myyearoffood is now following you on twitter!
@myyearoffood is also following w/love from booklyn on twitter.
I tweeted: “I want to win the salted, sweet, totally Brooklyn giveaway by @nomnivorous & @withlovefrombk! “
What a great prize pack, Emily! Love the Sea Salt Caramels by the gals @LiddabitSweets! (I already Like and Follow everyone.)
When I was little, my mom and aunt used to make white chocolate dipped pretzels for baby showers and they would color the chocolate pastel pink or blue. That’s my favorite salty-sweet treat: nostalgia.
The grapefruit and smoked salt marmalade sounds the most intriguing, but I’d happily devour anything with chocolate and salt!!
-Nicole C.
My favorite sweet salty treat is salty cashews with chocolate on them. Yummy.
Since I follow Nomnivorous on FB that is how I found out about your give away.
I liked With Love, From Brooklyn. Their stuff looks yummy.
May Canadians enter? I’m a big fan of Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies.
I really like salted caramel chocolate. Had it for the first time this summer. It was life changing
I liked you on Facebook
I liked With Love From Brooklyn on Facebook
I’ve been following you on Twitter since BHFPP11
I follow With Love from Brooklyn on Twitter!
Love salted caramels!
already a fan of yours on fb and now a fan of With Love, from Brooklyn
Followed you both on Twitter!
Hands down, pretzels with caramel for dip…YUMMO!
Anna W.
annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
@FELTit on Twitter
Tweeted as @FELTit
Anna W.
annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
@FELTit on Twitter
Followed you both on Twitter!
Anna W.
annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
@FELTit on Twitter
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