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    {Father’s Day Gift Idea} SPAM Starter Kit Review (& Giveaway Ends 6/29)

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    ABOUT:

    Since 1937, SPAM has been helping cooks create versatile, high-quality and great-tasting meals.  SPAM has been a war hero, pop culture icon, and just part of American tradition.   So far over 7 billion cans of SPAM products have been sold and they continue to expand their collection and flavors.

    MY THOUGHTS:

    I always thought of SPAM as more of a joke than food staple.  I mean who eats ham from a can?  Well it has been around now for over 70 years and with over 7 billion cans sold, I think they are doing something right.  I did not know there were eight different varieties available, but there actually are a whole bunch, including:  SPAM Classic, SPAM Lite, SPAM Less Sodium, SPAM Oven Roasted Turkey, SPAM Hickory Smoked, SPAM with Bacon, SPAM with Cheese and SPAM Hot & Spicy.

    Now I admit I am a very picky eater and not very adventurous.  My husband on the other hand will eat anything and everything.  Since I was scared of the SPAM (I know how can I be scared of canned meat) my husband willingly tried the SPAM diced up with some eggs and said it tasted good.  It gave the eggs a salty flavor and was nice to have something mixed in with them.  It looked like normal ham once he cubed it, but it does have a flaky texture when you eat it, yes I tried it.  I was not a big fan, but then again I don’t like eggs and it probably would have tasted better mixed with the eggs.  I think it is awesome though to have around for those times when you don’t know what to cook or just want something different!  Overall, I have not become a SPAM lover, but my husband on the other hand is fine with eating it.  I do think it is an American tradition to try it at least once in your life!

    Other than eating it alone or mixed with eggs, I was clueless as to how else you would cook it.  Well in order to show off some great recipes, SPAM has created a Recipe Exchange so creative cooks can share their SPAM creations, try and rate recipes from others and learn how adding SPAM products to recipes can jazz up mealtimes!  My husband is excited about trying out the SPAM Thai-Style Fried Rice that we found on the website.   There is even a three-part “meal makeover” series that encourages people to re-imaging recipes made from three kitchen staples:  eggs, bread and pasta.

    Now through June 30th, those submitting original recipes will receive a free gift from the SPAM® shop while supplies last AND if their recipe is among the three highest rated they will win a year’s supply of SPAM® products!

    Other than showcasing SPAM products and checking out recipes, you can also join the SPAM Fan Club, play games, and read fun trivia facts!

    COUPON: Check out the SPAM website for a coupon for $.35 off any (1) 12 oz. can of SPAM Classic (or other variety)

    GIVEAWAY: (1) winner will receive a SPAM Starter Kit – containing product and a variety of SPAM kitchen tools (valued at $35)

    WIN IT: Check out the SPAM recipes and comment on one you’d like to try!


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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. This contest ends June 29, 2010. Thanks everyone and good luck!  Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you.  This contest is only open to US residents.

    Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I participated in the SPAM: Dish This! program, I was provided with complimentary samples of SPAM product and merchandise, valued at approximately $35. Hormel Foods did not tell me what type of creations I should make nor did they require me to use any specific ingredients. My statements reflect my honest and truthful opinions and actual experience.

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    15. Bev says

      I like it baked in the oven with brown sugar and cloves on the top, but the SPAM Hawaiian Pizza sounds really good.

      Reply

    24. Ed Nemmers says

      I would like to try the SPAM Hawaiian Pizza. It reminds me of going to a McDonald’s in Hawaii and getting SPAM on my breakfast sandwich!

      Reply

    58. Danielle says

      the spamburger hamburger looks great.

      i actually love spam. it is so good grilled with a little mayo between 2 slices of toasted bread. sometimes i add a fried egg. may have to pick some up at the store tomorrow. :: drools ::

      btw, after reading the ingredients to bologna spam is far far far less scary. spam is ham, bologna is … well…. i dont even want to think about it!

      Reply

    62. Leighbra says

      Alright, I gotta try this Spam Casserole. My husband LOVES SPAM, would live off of it, given the chance. Seriously, if I tell him to get lunchmeat, he gets SPAM, if we’re in that aisle & I turn my back, he puts a dozen of them in the cart lol

      I would SO put that SPAM Trivet in our back-splash in our kitchen. I am literally GIDDY over this giveaway lol (SPAM singles! I had no idea there WAS such a thing!)

      Reply

    83. Kim H. says

      I like the spam breakfast bagels. I used to eat this all the time as a kid. I’ve sort of gotten away from it now. I don’t know why.

      Reply

    111. Ellen Ring says

      We grew up eating Spam & I still use it today. I think the SPAM Breakfast Bagels would be great to make.

      Reply

    132. Jill Myrick says

      I would love to try the Baked Spam and Tortellini Casserole recipe.
      Thank you so much for the giveaway.

      jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

      Reply

    138. Richard T. says

      SPAM and Scrambled Eggs looks delicious. And someone from Hawaii should win this as Hawaii is the capital of Spam usage.

      Reply

    158. Jennifer Short says

      The Country Spam Casserole looks good! 🙂 We used to have Spam a lot for dinner when I was growing up.

      Reply

    215. anna t. says

      SPAM and Scrambled Eggs looks delicious. And someone from Hawaii should win this as Hawaii is the capital of Spam usage.

      Reply

    260. Vickie Couturier says

      Country SPAM Casserole sounds good,I was raised on fried spam sandwiches,love that stuff!

      vlbelk(at)Hotmail.com

      Reply

    278. Kimberly says

      We’ve already tried the Grilled Cheese with SPAM and its really good. We love Spam and our grandkids ask for Spam sandwiches every time they visit.
      Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply

    279. Kimberly says

      We’ve already made the Grilled Cheese with SPAM and its good! We love SPAM and my grandkids ask for SPAM sandwiches every time they visit.
      Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply

    289. Patti Hess says

      I would love to try the Hawaiian Spam Sandwich that sounds pretty good

      pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
      thanks a bunch

      Reply

    290. Cheryl says

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      Cheryl Greenleaf
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      Reply

    301. Cheryl says

      The “Grilled Cheese with SPAM” looks very yummy! Only change I would make would be to use slices of Velvetta in place of the slices of american cheese.

      Reply

    314. Jackie says

      I must admit, I’ve never tried spam either. I’d like to give it a try. The Elegant Quiche recipe looks good. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
      jackievillano at gmail dot com

      Reply

    329. Shannon says

      I would like to try the Spam Hawaiian Pizza. Yummy. I love hawaiian pizza, but I have never had spam before, so it would be cool to try it on pizza!

      Reply

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