Red Gold Summer Grillin' Party {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

People are starting to complaint that summer is almost over, but I'm trying to see the glass

as half full.  And as such, I see that there is still plenty of time in the grill-out season!  And Red Gold is stepping in to make sure we get a kick out of these last few summer cookouts with a Sweepstakes AND a Giveaway right here on the Little Things Blog!  I was eager to join in on the fun with Red Gold because there are lots of things I use their tomatoes for, not just grilling.  I use them in Chili, Spaghetti Sauce, and even Guacamole!  And now Red Gold has all sorts of new flavors on the market, such as Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano and Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (perfect for guac), just to name a couple.  
They sent me a lovely set of items including a variety of their canned tomatoes, ketchup, and apron and a collection of recipes perfect for summer grilling.  AND they are giving one of my readers a set of these goodies to enjoy as well.  Keep on reading to learn about their sweepstakes, see one of the tasty recipes they have come up with, and of course to enter the RED GOLD Giveaway!  

** ABOUT RED GOLD **
Red Gold has been around since the 1940s focused on growing local in the Midwest, where true seasons positively impact the flavor of tomatoes. The Midwest, while it's cold in the winter, has the perfect growing season for tomatoes, perfect angle of the sun, perfect temps -- and even the winter is good for tomatoes, as it breaks up the soil for tiny root systems.  (Information from Red Gold)
 
** RED GOLD SWEEPSTAKES **

Red Gold, which is a 70-year-old, still family-owned company that professional and home chefs swear by, is hosting a sweepstakes to celebrate the last part of summer and grilling -- as it gives away a popular Green Egg Ceramic Grill & Smoker, as well 1,000 aprons each week for five weeks leading put to the grand-prize drawing. The promotion will begin July 24th on Red Gold's Facebook page and ends Aug. 30th. 

** RED GOLD RECIPE **

Caribbean Chicken Burger

1 lb. ground chicken

1 14.5 oz can of Red Gold Lime Juice & Cilantro

Salt & Pepper

Combine ground chicken and Red Gold tomatoes (drained). Form into patties. Season. Grill

As desired, served on Toasted bun or lettuce. Layer guacamole or avocado or roasted pineapple slice. Top with a mango chutney or fruit salsa.

** RED GOLD GIVEAWAY **
This giveaway is now CLOSED.  Congrats to Manda, who said: Their tomatoes are great. I would love to win.  I need to hear from you within 48 hours or another name will be drawn!  Email me at: Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie(dot)com

The Details:

One lucky reader will receive a package from Red Gold containing samples of tomatoes, recipes & an apron.  One winner will be chosen by random on Friday, August 9th at 2pm.  The winner must be 18 years of age.  Once the winner has been drawn I will announce their name on the Little Things Blog Facebook page and here on the blog.  If you leave an email address in your comments I will attempt to email you.  The winner has 48 hours to respond or another name will be drawn.

How to Enter:

You only need to complete the Mandatory Entry to be entered into the contest, but feel free to enter a few more times using the bonus entries.  LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY!

Mandatory Entry:

1. Why do you want to win this Red Gold Giveaway?

Bonus Entries:

2.  Share this contest and then leave a comment telling me how you spread the word.  If you share via Twitter, please be sure to use @LittleThingsMom and @RedGoldTomatoes in your tweet (#RGParty).  And if you share via Facebook please tag the little things blog.

3.  Leave a comment below sharing your favorite recipe that you could use Red Gold Tomatoes for.

4.  Check out "the little things blog" on Facebook, and also Red Gold Tomatoes on Facebook.  Leave a comment below telling me you did so.

5.  Follow me on Pinterest and leave a comment below telling me you did so.

6.  Sign up for the little things blog ENewsletter (at the top right-hand side of this page) and then leave a comment telling me you did so.

Disclaimer: In exchange for hosting this giveaway I was given samples from Red Gold Tomatoes, as well as an apron and recipes, as well as a set of the same to give away.. All opinions above are my own.