Sunday, November 27, 2011

Filled with Thanks (Recipe Shout-Out 4 and Giveaway)

Hi there! Did you guys all have a fabulous Thanksgiving? If you're anything like us, you've been stuffing yourself FULL of great food and company. Perhaps to the point that 8 pm felt like midnight and you gladly fell into an early slumber, feeling satisfied and thankful on all fronts? On the topic of thankfulness, I have a LOT to be grateful for in 2011.

To name just a few...for my mom finding a new/better job despite this economy; for my friends who gave me the confidence to start selling my baking; for my boyfriend who supported me through all the crazy moments and even revealed a surprising talent for shaping sugar poppies at one point 8p; for all the customers who trusted me to whip up desserts for their family birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings; for 2 magazines publishing my photos, and for so so much more.

Cookies Collage for Giveaway
And you know I couldn't forget to thank all of you, my readers old and new, for showing such enthusiasm toward all that I do, whether it's the familiar cupcakes or something totally out of left field. I can always count on you all to cheer me on, and that means so much to me. To show my appreciation, I'm here today to present you with my 4th Recipe Shout-Out and yet another giveaway!

In the spirit of the holiday season, I'm giving away a batch of ANY COOKIES, BROWNIES, or OTHER BARS featured on this blog (must be stable enough to ship). I regret to say that this giveaway is limited to addresses in the continental US since baked goods are perishable. To enter, do as many of the following as you want and leave a separate comment for each thing you do! Please also make sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you win. The giveaway will close on December 7 at midnight, and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter. THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! THANKS FOR ENTERING!
  • Leave a comment telling me which cookies you'd like if you were to win.
  • Like 6 Bittersweets on Facebook, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do.
  • Subscribe to this blog, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do.
  • Follow 6 Bittersweets on Twitter, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do including your Twitter name.
  • Tweet about this giveaway, tagging me @6bittersweets, then leave a comment telling me including a link to the post.
Lastly, if you (1) posted about a 6 Bittersweets-inspired recipe and I missed it; (2) made a recipe and took a photo, but don't have a blog; or (3) post about a recipe of mine in the future, please email me your name, photo, and blog post URL (if applicable) and I'll be sure to include it in my next round-up. Now let's see what scrumptious things have been comin' out of your kitchens!

RECIPE SHOUT-OUT (4)

Inspired by Vanilla Bean (or Melted Ice Cream) Buttercream Frosting

Always with Butter - Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream

1 AlwayswithButter
Inspired by Best Red Velvet Cupcakes

Will Cook for Friends - Black Widow Cupcakes

2 Willcookforfriends - Black Widow Cupcakes
Inspired by S’mores Cupcakes

I Heart Baking - S’mores Cupcakes

3.1 IHeartBaking - S'mores Cupcakes
Dumpling Love - S'mores Cupcakes

3.2 DumplingLove - S'mores Cupcakes
Inspired by Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

Remena Nena - Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

4 Remenanena - Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes
Inspired by Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes

Hey, who cut the cheese? - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

5 Heywhocutthecheese-Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Inspired by Gluten-free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

My InCONCEIVEable Story - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

6 Myinconceiveablestory-GF Pumpkin Cupcakes
Inspired by Black Sesame Matcha Cupcakes

Cemplang Cemplung - Black Sesame Matcha Cupcakes

7 Tika-Black Sesame Matcha Cupcakes
Inspired by Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Cupcake Toppers

Meghann’s Little Corner - Pom-Pom Cupcake Toppers

8.1 Meghannslittlecorner-Purple Pom-Pom Cupcake Toppers
Rust & Sunshine - Goldfish Pom-Pom Cake Topper

8.2 Rustsunshine-Goldfish Pom-Pom Cake Topper
TurtleCraftyGirl - Bright Tissue Pom-Pom Toppers

8.3 Turtlecraftygirl-Pom-Pom Cupcake Toppers
Inspired by Rhubarb Raspberry Sour Cream Pie

Bepnhaminh - Rhubarb Tart

9 Bepnhaminh-Rhubarb Tart
Inspired by Cookies N’ Cream Owl Cupcakes

Cuisine Addict - Owl Oreo Cupcakes

10.1 Cuisine Addict-Oreo Owl Cupcakes
The Full Woman - Cookies N’ Cream Owl Cupcakes

10.2 Thefullwoman-Oreo Owl Cupcakes
Sabor a Galletas - Oreo Owls

10.3 Saboragalletas-Oreo Owl Cookies
Me and My Tadpole - Hootin' Halloween Cupcakes

10.4 Meandmytadpole-Oreo Owl Cupcakes
Caramel Potatoes – Owl Cupcakes

10.6 Caramel Potatoes Owl Cupcakes
Bon à Croquer - Owl Cupcakes

10.5 Bonacroquer-Oreo Owl Cupcakes
Inspired by Pumpkin-decorated Sugar Cookies

Of Agates and Madeleines - Halloween Punkin’ Cookies

11 Ofgatesandmadeleines-Pumpkin Cookies
Inspired by Homemade Irish Cream

Mind Your Bees and Trees - Baileys Cheesecake with Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream

12 Mindyourbeesandtrees-Baileys Cheesecake
Inspired by Spinach Feta Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Kucharnia - Pumpkin Stuffed Pretzels

13-Kucharnia-Pumpkin Stuffed Pretzels
Inspired by Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
HedwigSchmidt - Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

14.1 HedwigSchmidt - Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
Robson Ragouter - Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

14.2 Robsonragouter - Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
Inspired by Cherry Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls

Witchy Kitchen - Goat Cheese Ball with Sour Cherries and Pistachios

15 WitchyKitchen-Goat Cheese Cherry Pistachio Ball
Inspired by Halloween Pumpkin M&M Cupcakes
Bakelife - Mummy Cupcakes

16 Bakelife-Mummy Cupcakes
Inspired by Browned Butter Pizzookies
Kucharnia - Pizookie

17 Kucharnia-Pizzookie
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86 comments:

  1. SaraNovember 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Ooooh, amazing giveaway! I would love to win the s'mores bars! :)

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  2. SaraNovember 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I subscribe to the blog on Google Reader.

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  3. SaraNovember 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  4. SaraNovember 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I follow you on Twitter - I am cupcake_muffin

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  5. JiffyNovember 27, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Already subscribed on fb. black sesame macarons look sooo good!

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  6. Rosa's Yummy YumsNovember 27, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Great recipe shoutout! A pity I don't live in the US...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The blonde ginger cookies look amazing

    Cass0289@yahoo.com

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  8. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I like you on FB.

    Cass0289@yahoo.com

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  9. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I follow you on twitter

    Cass0289@yahoo.com

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  10. mommyNovember 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I would love some Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies! I think I'll make some now! Thanks for the great recipes!

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  11. mommyNovember 27, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I like you on FB.

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  12. mommyNovember 27, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I subscribe to your blog!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I tweeted and my twitter name is cassiemcbride1

    Cass0289@yahoo.com

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  14. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I subscribe VIA email

    Cass0289@yahoo.com

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  15. amy beth marantinoNovember 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    i woul dlike to try your Pignoli Almond Cookies

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  16. grace y.November 27, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I would like the snickers macarons please :)

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  17. grace y.November 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I liked you on facebook!

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  18. grace y.November 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I followed you on twitter! My twitter is vodkanation.

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  19. grace y.November 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I already subscribed to your blog.

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  20. grace y.November 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I tweeted about this giveaway, link here: https://twitter.com/#!/vodkanation/status/140937168607657984

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  21. JoanneNovember 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    You are so sweet! peppermint cookies and cream brownies? YES PLEASE!

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  22. HannahNovember 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wow, what a giveaway! I'm really happy enough just reading about your sweet treats though, and wouldn't want you to worry about veganizing anything, so no need to enter me. Just keep those beautiful photos and recipes coming! :)

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  23. Jennifer (Delicieux)November 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Amazing giveaway Xiaolu. I so wished I lived in the US!

    I'm not surprised your baking has inspired so many people, it's wonderful!!! I loved the collection of inspired owl cupcakes. SO cute!!!!

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  24. AmandaNovember 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Do macarons ship? If so, I would LOVE to try the snickers macarons. If not, then it's a toss-up, but I think I would choose the s'mores bars. What a hard decision! Your peppermint Oreo brownies look great, as do the chocolate butterscotch cookies. Yum! So excited for the upcoming baking season!

    amandasbrush@gmail.com

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  25. AmandaNovember 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I have already liked you on fb. :)

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  26. AmandaNovember 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I am already subscribed to your blog via email. :)

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  27. AmandaNovember 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I already follow you on twitter. My twiitter name is abrushfield, but I am a twitter wallflower.

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  28. Gerry @Foodness GraciousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I want those lemon lilikoi bars!...plz,

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  29. Gerry @Foodness GraciousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I follow you on Twitter :)

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  30. Gerry @Foodness GraciousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I'm subscribed to your blog :)

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  31. Gerry @Foodness GraciousNovember 28, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I follow your FB :)

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  32. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany)November 28, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    You are so talented! I remember those heart shaped cookies and being in awe of those. I'm not entering the competition but just wanted to say that this post reminds me how freaking jealous I am of your baking skills :D

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  33. Ayden @ Himalayan SaltNovember 28, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Subscribed on Google Reader

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  34. Nami | Just One CookbookNovember 28, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    What an amazing giveaway Xiaolu! I'd love to try your macarons. I've never tried lemon macarons and I love citrus flavor so I'm really curious to have some (and I can't bake them...). I'm thankful for your blog and enjoy reading every post!

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  35. Nami | Just One CookbookNovember 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I already like you on facebook.

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  36. Nami | Just One CookbookNovember 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I already follow you on twitter.

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  37. Nami | Just One CookbookNovember 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    And I already subscribe your email and enjoy reading them.

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  38. Nelly RodriguezNovember 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Tough choice, I'd love to try your Outrageous Fudgy Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Cookies

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  39. Nelly RodriguezNovember 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I like you on FB

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  40. Nelly RodriguezNovember 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I follow you on Twitter

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  41. Nelly RodriguezNovember 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I am subscribed to your RSS feed

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  42. tika hapsari nilmadaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

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  43. tika hapsari nilmadaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I follow you on twitter, I like you fan page on FB, but too bad I don't live in US :(
    You have inspired so many people through your works !

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  44. Cindy B.November 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    All your recipes are FABULOUS! Whatever you send me, if I win I'm sure I'll love!! Chocolate, peanut butter, an caramel are some of my favorite
    flavors.
    cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

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  45. Cindy B.November 28, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I like 6 Bittersweets on Facebook.
    cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

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  46. Cindy B.November 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I subscribe to your blog.
    cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

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  47. Cindy B.November 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I follow 6 Bittersweets on Twitter.
    cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

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  48. Cindy B.November 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I tweeted.
    https://twitter.com/#!/Cinbat03
    cindyskitchen@yahoo.com

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  49. Space Monkey 1138November 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I am not sure what travels well! Everything looks wonderful. I would like to try macarons because I am afraid to make them myself. Or anything really, as long as it doesn't have peanuts.

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  50. graceNovember 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    this is quite a giveaway! i'd love the butterscotch chocolate cookies or the snickers macarons. would you believe i've never had a macaron?

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  51. eatme_deliciousNovember 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I definitely need to try those seuffed pretzels!! Yum. Wish I was eligible to win a batch of your amazing baked goods. :)

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  52. jeannetteNovember 29, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    i'd either choose the pink macarons or the raspberry lemonade bars orrr snickers macarons or those pizzookies ;) yum!!

    jpinnick86 at gmail dot com

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  53. jeannetteNovember 29, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    i like you on facebook.

    jpinnick86 at gmail dot com

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  54. jeannetteNovember 29, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    i follow you on twitter

    jpinnick86 at gmail dot com

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  55. jeannetteNovember 29, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    i subscrbe to your blog via google reader.

    jpinnick86 at gmail dot com

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  56. Quay Po CooksNovember 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Too bad I am not staying in US but i still love all your cupcakes. In fact there is not once I drop by and not love what I see although I don't comment very much:D.

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  57. lindsay harmonyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my, all your cookies look amazing! But I would love to try some macarons! The mango marscapone or snickers ones! Though if those don't travel well, the orange hazelnut biscottis look amazing as well!

    lindsay
    lindsayharmony@gmail.com

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  58. lindsay harmonyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I like your fb page!

    lindsay
    lindsayharmony@gmail.com

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  59. lindsay harmonyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I subscribe to your blog! =]

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  60. lindsay harmonyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    and I follow you on twitter! (i'm @lindsayharmony)

    lindsay
    lindsayharmony@gmail.com

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  61. Sarah O.November 30, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    The chocolate butterscotch cookies look to die for! :]

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  62. MagsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    This is too amazing lady and soo much fun to see all that love coming from so many places!
    p.s. I would LOVE a taste of those lemon macarons

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  63. MagsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I subscribe to your lovely blog

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  64. MagsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    and I follow you and facebook

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  65. MagsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Oh and twitter too:)

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  66. Jess @ littlegirlbigappetiteDecember 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Already like you on FB!

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  67. Jess @ littlegirlbigappetiteDecember 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Any macaroon will do! loveee

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  68. EugeniaDecember 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    i liked you on fb and follow you with google reader!

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  69. LongDecember 1, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Macarons!
    xesmeraude@yahoo.com

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  70. Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes]December 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Even your readers are awesome at photography! Not entering the giveaway, but I'm gonna try and be part of this list soon! :)

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  71. Diana HuDecember 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I'd love some yummy macarons!!

    dianahu78@hotmail.com

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  72. Diana HuDecember 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I follow you on facebook~

    dianahu78@hotmail.com

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  73. NamithaDecember 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Great giveaway ! I follow you on FB though I am not regularly posting any comments here :-) Love everything you bake. If I win I would love to taste macarons made by you ;-) The flavor is your choice, love them all :D

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  74. Heather - ChickabugDecember 5, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I {heart} 6 bittersweets, and I'd ask for a pizzookie!! : )

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  75. Heather - ChickabugDecember 5, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I also follow your blog, of course!

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  76. AllisonDecember 5, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I would have to choose a macaron!!!!!!

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  77. AllisonDecember 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I LOVE, I mean "Like" 6 Bittersweets on Facebook!!!

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  78. NishDecember 5, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I already like 6Bittersweets on Facebook!

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  79. NishDecember 5, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I now follow 6Bittersweets on Twitter!

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  80. NishDecember 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    If I win, I'd like any of your favorite cookie or brownie :D :D
    I can be reached at my twitter id spusht_nisha :)

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  81. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    the espresso chip oatmeal cookies or the vegan sweet potato blondies sound scrumptious!

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  82. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    liked you on fb!

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  83. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    following you on twitter

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  84. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    tweeted!

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  85. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    following you on twitter (@happilymaintain)

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  86. alice songDecember 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    subscribed!

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