CLOSED-Great Summer with Ziploc Brands & GIVEAWAY!

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Just in time for summer entertaining, Ziploc Brand has partnered with Food Network contributor, cookbook author, nutritionist and mom Robin Miller to help families get more out of their summer festivities, while saving time, money and resources.

Whether it’s prepping tasty meals for the grill, offering creative treats for guests, or packing on-the-go snacks, Miller has quick and hassle-free solutions to make summer entertaining and festivities a breeze.

She has a fun list of tips on how to use Ziploc bags. Here are just some of the great tips you can use this Summer:

Dip It:

For a fun spin on outdoor entertaining, create a dipping station so guests can put their personal twist on grilled favorites. Get creative by making several unique dips and serve them with grilled staples like fish, vegetables or meat. Try Miller’s grilled beef kebab recipe with three complimentary dips: chipotle-lime mayo, wasabi soy sauce and roasted red pepper. To offer your guests even more variety, try making the kebabs with beef, chicken, shrimp or Portobello mushrooms.

Cool It:

With a little planning, the whole family can enjoy nutritious foods throughout the day while enjoying outdoor activities. Before heading out to campgrounds, the beach or the park, pack your cooler with fresh treats for the family. Make cooler space count by organizing like-items together, such as sandwiches on the left and fruits and veggies on the right to maximize space and make finding treats a snap. Finally, add in sunscreen and a spray bottle filled with water. They’ll feel refreshing to the skin and keep the whole family sunburn free and feeling cool on a warm day.

Prep It, Store It, Take It:

Prep ahead for barbeques or block parties and make your side dishes and desserts days in advance. Seal in freshness by storing treats in Ziploc® Brand Containers with the Smart Snap™ Seal, which can go from the refrigerator to the cooler to the party with ease. Serve crowd-pleasing savory options like Miller’s spiral pasta with pesto, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts or homemade dips served with chips and pita wedges or sweets like cookies, brownies and bars.

Pack It:

For no-fuss, budget-friendly outdoor meals and snacks, try packing a picnic for the family instead of purchasing expensive theme-park meals. Make cleaning up a cinch by storing tableware, tongs and serving spoons in Ziploc® Brand Slider Storage and Freezer Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal for easy access. Prepare for any spills or mishaps by pre-moistening paper towels and storing them in Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags. Reserve the bags to bring the dirty items home so you can pop them straight into the sink or dishwasher.

I also wanted to share with you these amazing Ziploc and Robin Miller must-have summer recipes including:

Spiral Pasta with Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts – Healthy snack!

Ziploc Brand Zip ‘n Steam Steak Tacos – The amazing Ziploc Zip’n Steam Microwave Cooking Bags combine the taste and nutritional benefits of steam cooking with all the convenience of your microwave!

And last but not least…

Beef Kebabs with Three Dips –Chipotle-Lime Mayo, Wasabi Soy Sauce, & Roasted Red Pepper Dip!

You can check out ALL of these Delicious Recipes and more on the “All Recipes” section of their site by CLICKING HERE. They have some very easy and tasty looking recipes!

Check out Ziploc’s site to Get More Tips from Robin Miller.

I love Ziploc! I use these baggies almost everyday and I reuse them often since they are so well made.

Ziploc would like to give one of my blog readers a Ziploc Summer Gift Pack giveaway!

GIVEAWAY!

ONE WINNER WILL WIN… an array of Ziploc products, including Ziploc Freezer and Storage Bags and Slider Bags as well as Ziploc Containers. Woo hoo!

TO ENTER:

FOLLOW ME OR FRIEND ME ON GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT IN THE RIGHT SIDE BAR AND LEAVE A COMMENT BELLOW TELLING HOW YOU WILL USE YOUR ZIPLOC PRODUCTS IF YOU WON!

That’s all you have to do to enter…but if you’d like additional entries:

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GIVEAWAY WILL END JUNE 1st, 2011 at 11:59pm pacific time! Winners will be notified by email, twitter, or facebook and winners will be announced on this blog, on twitter, and on facebook.

This GIVEAWAY is open to USA ONLY! SORRY.

PRIZE WILL BE FULFILLED AND MAILED TO WINNER BY ZIPLOC AND THEIR PR TEAM!

**PLEASE SEE RULES AND DISCLAIMER FOR MORE PRIZE INFO. AGAIN WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM USING RANDOM.ORG FROM ELIGIBLE ENTRIES.**

Good luck to All who enter! And THANK YOU so much for following my blog!

****Disclosure: I received no compensation for this product review. All opinions are my own. I only receive a Prize pack like the one being given away for this review. ****