[UPDATED with Winner!] Want to win tickets to the SOLD OUT Texas Monthly BBQ Fest?
By Danny on Oct 24 Filed In Austin, Texas, Events, Food & Beverage, Sweet Contests, Uncategorized 78 Comments
UPDATED:
Huge thanks to EVERYONE that entered in to the contest! There were tons of fantastic entries and it was definitely a difficult task picking a winner, but….
CONGRATULATIONS to Layne Lynch you won 2 tickets to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest with this post below!
“There’s nothing in the world that makes me smile more than a lipsmackin’ slab of BBQ except maybe …. going on a road trip with old friends mapping out all of at various BBQ joints across the state we want to stop at along the way to our destination. It’s not the BBQ that’s good; it’s the company you keep that makes everything in life taste so much sweeter.”
More contests to come, stay tuned and be sweet out there y’all!
This is the week that smoked meat lovers rejoice! It’s been 364 days to get back to one of [if not] the best BBQ events in the WORLD! TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ FESTIVAL! 24 of Texas’s TOP BBQ joints from ALL over the state, converge in Austin for a meat stuffing event that is unbeatable. Sample BBQ from all the big names: Baker’s, Snow’s, Smitty’s, City Meat, as well as the newcomer Franklin’s.
We all know that people love their Kansas and Carolina Barbecue, but get real people, Texas is where it’s at. I’m going to state a fact [note: this statement has no actual references] BASED ON THE United States CENSUS: Texas has more GREAT tasting BBQ per square mile than any other state [nation] ever. Texas is also the biggest state that isn’t frozen most of the year, so it’s got a lot of amazingly tasty meat.
You may be asking yourself, [Southern accent] “Hot pig links Danny, this sounds great and all, but I heard that this event is sold out.” It IS sold out, BUT Sweet Leaf Tea has the hook up for you! We’ve got 2 tickets to this event and we want to award the person who wants it most to get in there and enjoy a smoked rib and some Sweet Leaf Tea! For real, this person needs to bleed mesquite smoke.
“What do I have to do?”
In that little comment box below, you need to tell us:
There’s nothing in the world that makes me smile more than a lipsmackin’ slab of BBQ except maybe ….
Now, we know an ice cold Sweet Leaf Tea always makes for a good smile, but what really makes you happy?
Make us laugh, make us smile, keep the love flowing. We will pick a winner on Wednesday! Click here for the BBQ joints at the festival!
FINE PRINT: This contest is only for fans in the Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. [Sorry folks, we'll have more giveaways in the upcoming weeks for all to play.]
Entry must be in by Wednesday morning by 9AM. Good LUCK!
Sweet Sweeps #4: Music to Your Ears
By Charla on May 28 Filed In Activities, Events, Grannyisms, Live Music, Sweet Contests 2 Comments
There’s no time like the present. Granny never likes to let a good thing slip away, and neither should you. Today’s your last day to enter to WIN sweet tickets to Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, June 4 and 5. Just think, next Saturday you could be rockin’ out instead of sittin’ out on the couch.
Though this giveaway is coming to a close (please, no tears), it’s far from over. We have more tickets to giveaway all summer long to the best music festivals around the county. More juicy details to come.
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: Comment on this blog post with the Grannyism that reminds you most of YOUR Granny, Grandma, Nanny, Mimi, MeMa, Honey, Bugga (you get the point). Do tell us why it brought that fabulous lady to mind. We love a good Granny story as much as a tall glass of refreshing tea. We’ll review your endearing comments and choose one lucky winner. FYI: You have to comment before end of day to be eligible for the daily prize.
TODAY’S SWEET PRIZE: 2 General Admission tickets to Free Press Summer Fest! (Our last 2 in the bunch!)
YESTERDAY’S WINNER: Rock on Jenna! Looks like you’ll be rolling into Free Press VIP style.
Want to stay in the know? Check back tomorrow to see if you’ve won, plus get the 4-1-1 on more fun summer giveaways.
Contest Rules:
http://sweetleaftea.com/rules/sweet_leaf_free_press_summer_fest_sweepstakes_rules.html
Sweet Sweeps #2: Rock Out with Friends
By Charla on May 26 Filed In Events, Grannyisms, Live Music, Sweet Contests 19 Comments
I think Granny was trying to tell us that life is more fun when you not only treat yourself, but when you bring your friends along for the ride. Today, one lucky winner will get to do just that. We’re giving away FOUR sweet tickets to Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, June 4 and 5. That means, one winner will win enough tickets to bring 3 music loving friends in tow. Talk about sharing the love.
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: Comment on this blog post with the Grannyism that you would most likely say to your best friend. Don’t be shy, give us the full scoop on why it’s fitting for him/her (it’s just between us. Wink. Wink.). We’ll take a look at everyone’s responses and pick one very lucky winner. FYI: You have to comment before end of day to be eligible for the daily prize.
TODAY’S SWEET PRIZE: 4 sweet tickets to Free Press Summer Fest (Your friends will love you even more!)
YESTERDAY’S WINNER: Congrats Reid O’Conor!!!!!! (Thanks for the sweet sappy story. We loved it!)
Stay tuned! The lucky winner will be announced tomorrow. Plus, we’ll have more opportunities for you to win more sweet tickets.
Contest Rules: http://sweetleaftea.com/rules/sweet_leaf_free_press_summer_fest_sweepstakes_rules.html
Sweet Sweeps #1: Get VIP Treatment for Two
By Charla on May 25 Filed In Events, Grannyisms, Live Music, Sweet Contests, Uncategorized 54 Comments
Granny was onto something when she came up with this bit o’wisdom and we decided it was high time we put #50 into action. That’s why we’re kicking off a four-day giveaway spree of sweet tickets to the Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, June 4 and 5. (YEAH!!!)
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: Comment on this blog post with your favorite Grannyism. Don’t forget to include why it tops the charts for you, that’s important details we like to know. We’ll review all the great answers we receive (I have faith in y’all) and we’ll post one lucky winner tomorrow. FYI: You have to comment before end of day to be eligible for the daily prize.
TODAY’S SWEET PRIZE: 2 VIP tickets to Free Press Summer Fest (That’s right, VIP! Rockin’ it in style.)
It can’t get any easier than this to have fun with the tea’m in Houston. Good luck!
Oh, and hint, hint. Be sure to check back daily for more chances to win and to see if you’ve won. We’ve got four days of fun planned!
3lbs of Handcrafted Goodness
By Charla on Jan 20 Filed In Food & Beverage, Uncategorized 2 Comments
Have you ever walked into a restaurant and almost immediately your mouth begins to water so you have to check the side of your lips to make sure you’re not drooling? If you have, I want to know the name of that place. In turn, I’ll share one with you.
It’s hard to put into words what I experienced last Saturday morning when I walked into Lulu’s Bakery in San Antonio. The drooling thing is definitely close, but only a picture can tell the true story. Even the San Antonio roundup of hot spots on Man vs. Food couldn’t have prepared me for this gargantuan surprise. Because until that warm 3lb. cinnamony-sugary-icing-y breaded spiral of goodness complete with a steak knife is sitting in front of you, you’ll never truly understand it.
Yes, that’s right, a 3lb. cinnamon roll, some reports claim 3.5lbs. Only in Texas, right? Well, if you’re ever in San Antonio, be sure to go. You won’t be disappointed. And if you’re not, you can pick up a tele and order you up one.
Just so you know, I took home a doggie bag with a 2.8lb. roll. It was a work-out carrying it around which made me feel good. My advice, take some friends—lots of them. But call dibs on the middle. It’s definitely the best part.
Oh, yeah! Heaven.
I haven’t tried the other spots from the episode yet, but next time I’m up for a challenge, I’m totally going for the pizza slice.
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