- It could also be placed on a cracker and served as a Halloween party appetizer!
Before I tell you the details about this giveaway, I would like to take a moment to thank our sponsor California Ripe Olive for sending me a lunch kit and give a kit to one lucky reader of Cute Food For Kids.
Here is something you may like to know about California Ripe Olives:
- California olive growers produce more than 95% of the ripe olives grown in the U.S. These growers operate multi-generational family farms from the inland valleys of California, from San Diego Country to far north of Sacramento County.
- From breakfast to dinner. January to December. And from every day to gourmet. Olives are as casual or as elegant as you like, adding color, texture and flavor to any meal.
- For more information about California Ripe Olives, including hundreds of recipes- visit www.CalOlive.org
The winner of this giveaway will receive a bento lunchbox starter kit that includes 4 cans of California Ripe Olives, a Laptop Bento Lunch Box Set, a can opener, a pizza slicer, mini vegetable cutters, a cutting board ,and a $25 visa gift card to purchase ingredients or other bento supply you need.
To enter this giveaway:
- First, checking the recipes on THIS PAGE .
- Then leave a comment on this blog post to tell me which recipe you would like to try.
- To get an extra entry, share this or my last post on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.....). Don't forget to leave a separate comment below telling me you've done this.
- Limited 2 entries per person.
- All entries should be entered before 11:59 PM, September 3rd 2012.
- This giveaway is limited to individuals residing in the continental U.S..
One lucky winners will be selected randomly via random.org. Please come back to this post to find out if you are the lucky winner before September 10th. I will also announce it on my Facebook and Twitter. Good luck everyone!
September 4th update
Thank you everyone for entering this giveaway.
Congratulations Amy. Tweet Pin It

I shared on facebook! (Stephanie Yanik)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness soo many interesting recipes to choose from - I think we will start out with the Smoked Turkey Stuffed Baguettes
ReplyDeleteThe risotto appetizer balls look great! So does the nutty rice.
ReplyDeleteI love Mexican food, so I'd love to try the Michoacan Vegetable Burrito.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the Olive Artichoke party dip!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteShared your halloween post on twitter! :)
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I shared this on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to make the ants on a cracker for my daycare Halloween party! I also think I will do the olive snake because I have a group of black olive fiends!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to try the "Olive Gruyere Quiche" from the recipe page! I'm certain my whole family would eat it, even my 5yo who has decided she hates eggs! I don't even think she'd notice with all the other noms in there!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the Roasted Black Olives, sounds so yummy!!
ReplyDeleteI shared on pinterest as well!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try "
ReplyDeleteLettuce Wrapped Lamb Burgers". It look so delicious!
I'd like to try the Olive Gruyere Quiche and this has been shared on facebook (Laura Hawkins)!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I shared this on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteShared the olive snake on fb
ReplyDeleteI like the egg, olive and potato hash. I'd love to try it.
ReplyDeleteGreat site! I am always looking for lunch recipes for my picky eating almost 9 year old~so many great recipes....first up Olive Artichoke Party Dip!
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Ants on a cracker for my little twins, anytime, but esp for Halloween! kerridawson at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteShared this post on FB! Cute and thanks for hte giveaway. kerridawson at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteSpin n chicken wraps
ReplyDeleteI think the Vegetable Breakfast Tarts look interesting.
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ReplyDeleteI shared this post on twitter.
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ReplyDeleteI am all about the Oaxacan Scramble!
ReplyDeleteI want to try the Moroccan Spiced Millet!
ReplyDeleteThe Lamb Chops with Black Olive Pesto
ReplyDeleteThe Quick Chick Couscous looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteCourtney
Loved the GOAT CHEESE, CITRUS & TOMATO SALAD!!!!
ReplyDeleteI my have to try the sandwich balls for my son's lunch soon! Super cute idea!
ReplyDeleteNice sized vegetarian section :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the "Olive Gruyere Quiche."
I did it woooooo yippee thanks
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the seared steak and spinach! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, didn't know they have so many wonderful recipes on their site. I love this Nutty Wild Rice. Can't wait to make it.
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Pinned this giveaway on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pin/53269208063574426/
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I've been craving an egg salad sandwich. Might have to try this recipe out!
ReplyDeleteI've been craving an egg salad sandwich. Might have to try this recipe out!
ReplyDeleteYum! I love the Old Fashioned Egg Salad Sandwich recipe. Looks delish! (zilnewt(at)yahoo(dot)com
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The chicken hash looks awesome! As soon as I go shopping, I'll be trying that one!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook! I love all these ideas! This site is really great. :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try Olive Gruyere Quiche. I've just started doing Meatless Mondays and this looks tasty and filling.
ReplyDeleteI shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteBest way to eat olives is right of your fingertips, but if I had to choose a recipe, this one looked tasty: Orzo With Black Olives and Feta
ReplyDeleteI shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI'll be trying the pull apart pizza muffins. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThe Sunrise Chicken Hash sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteI shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/catie.russo.7/posts/457717647591836
ReplyDeleteOlive Gruyere Quiche
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Vegetable Breakfast Tarts recipe. I love black olives on just about everything.
ReplyDeleteSleepyheadedmom at gmail dot com
I would like to try the Dijon Roasted Chicken Salad recipe.
ReplyDeleteI also shared on Facebook and Pintrest:)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try to make Olive Artichoke Party Dip for our Halloween party!
ReplyDeleteI shared your last post on google+'
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That olive snake is to cute.
Sleepyheadedmom at gmail dot com
I shared your Halloween Post on facebook for a second entry!:)
ReplyDeleteThe pull apart pizza muffins-that's what I would like to try! B Fryman frymanfour(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe olive artichoke party dip sounds great for my next party!
ReplyDeleteI want to try the hungry catapiller!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteThe Grilled Pepperoni Olive Calzones recipe looks really good! I just LOVE olives!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to olive if I win this.. I have it in my sandwiches so far. If I do, I'll try the olive, red pepper and cucumber salad.
ReplyDeleteI shared it on pinterest. My Pinterest name is DeviMey
ReplyDeleteI've been on an olive kick lately. I'd like to try the Tuscan Soup first. Didn't occur to me to try it in soup.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Looking for lunch ideas for my little girl when she goes back to school!
id try the Popeye Potato Skins!
ReplyDeleteshared on my facebook too!
ReplyDeleteI would try the Provencal Zucchini Gratin (Diabetic Version)
ReplyDeleteDefiniely the Nutso Olive Couscous- now, if I can just convince my boyos that currants are for more than Ribena, or decorations for gingerbread men....
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the country olive biscuits, I'm very intrigued.
ReplyDeleteI have pinned in pinterest.
ReplyDeleteThe Old Fashioned Egg Salad Sandwich recipe sounds wonderful!
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I love the Smokey California Quiche!
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oooh :(
ReplyDeleteI like all your post, but I'm in Spain... can't get the price :(
but I'd tried the olive ant in halloween
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the black olive risotto balls sound and look delish! thanks for an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeletewendiwinn at wendiwinn dot com.
just tweeted: https://twitter.com/wendiwinn/status/238765654113656833
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wendiwinn at wendiwinn dot com.
I would love to try to make Olive and Feta Bread. Will pack easily in anyone's lunchbox.
ReplyDeleteI Would like to try
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I loooooove olives! Most of the recipes sound great but I'd especially like to try the Olive and Feta Cornbread!!
ReplyDeletei would like to make Olive and Feta bread.
ReplyDeleteThe Olive and feta cornbread sounds delish! I love the olive and feta combo on just about anything, so that would probably be my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Olive and Goat Cheese Quesadillas!
ReplyDeleteThe Parmesan Chicken Pizza Roll sounds very good. Bet it is delicious!
ReplyDelete(Put this in the wrong spot before. :-) Just shared your blog on Facebook. I love seeing each new idea! Thanks for doing this!
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DeleteI would love to try: Olive and Leek Prassopitta
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try out Top of the Morning Muffins
ReplyDeleteMushroom Olive chicken bowties
ReplyDeleteI pinned this blog post on pinterest
ReplyDeleteI would try the nutty rice side dish
ReplyDeleteOh, my! The Red Wine Beef Barley Stew!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are vegetarian and LOVE olives. I think we would try the Mediterranean Roasted Olives. Sounds yummy and simple!
ReplyDeleteAlso pinned this post on pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try Olive Salmon Scramble
ReplyDeleteShared.https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/138842542924922
ReplyDeletelove olives! artichoke olive party dip sounds the best! :) thanks for the giveaway!! :)
ReplyDeleteJust finding out 6 months ago that I am diabetic, I really like the recipe choices that's offered for Diabetics like this one for the Chicken kebabs sounds really good, thank you great healthy encouraging giveaway
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sewitupjulie@gmail.com
The Dijon Roasted Chicken Salad looks interesting. Great giveaway!
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sewitupjulie@gmail.com
Lime marinated seafood salad!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the Spicy Rancher’s Sandwich sounds awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI have some olives in the fridge leftover from something else. I may just have to steal this idea for Fun Food Friday tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd try the Black Olive, Red Pepper, and Cucumber salad.
ReplyDeleteShared on fb! Not the first time I have shared ur amazing site!!! Thanks for all the awesome ideas!
ReplyDeleteThe olive and bean burritos sound like they'd be fantastic. We all love olives of any sort!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the Baked Fresh Ricotta with Black Olives...it could have something to do with my craving for ricotta lately.
ReplyDeleteSpinach Olive Bread Pudding looks interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteI thought the olive and artichoke party dip sounded simple and yummy!
ReplyDeleteI will probably be trying a few of these recipes but to start! I will try the Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs over Olive-Potato Pancakes! I have posted on facebook and pintrest!
ReplyDeleteI would probably try the Popeye Potato Skins.
ReplyDeleteI would most likely try the Popeye Potato Skins!
ReplyDeleteI also shared the other post on Twitter
DeleteI shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try the olive artichoke dip. Always looking for good dip recipes!
ReplyDeleteI like the Dijon Roasted Chicken Salad
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https://www.facebook.com/#!/elena.istomina.12/posts/405468082834675
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The Salmon Slaw Sandwich looks great.
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Baked Fresh Ricotta with Black Olives looks so yum!
ReplyDeleteMacedonian Lamb & chickpeas (Diabetic version)
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned egg salad sandwich.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the give away. Joni
ReplyDeleteLove the try the mexican mahi salad...sounds delicious
ReplyDeleteSouth American Garbonzo Salad (Diabetic Version)
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Ditto the dijon roasted chicken salad!
ReplyDeleteI had already pinned the olive snake - I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the ant you created! As for a recipe, I'm loving the Popeye Potato Skins. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI shared the link to this contest and lunch on Facebook. Thanks for sharing such cute ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteShared your blog on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteMy 8 year old son was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He LOVES olives! I've just started making him Bento-like lunches and olives are a regular ingredient. I'd like to try the Grilled Chicken, Fennel and Ripe Olive Skewers (Diabetic Version)recipe for a nice dinner at home!
ReplyDeleteOlive Biscotti
ReplyDeleteI would try the olive artichoke party dip!
ReplyDeleteDijon Chicken Salad! Looks delicious, if it wasn't so late right now I'd probably make me one now. Thank for you sharing the site, I would have never found it otherwise!
ReplyDeletepinned on Pinterst! (shared on FB too!) I LOVE your site, thank you.
ReplyDeleteGrilled asparagus salad (diabeTic version) sounds delish
ReplyDeleteIIwould like to try, black olive, red pepper, and cucumbers salad. http://calolive.org/recipe/black-olive-red-pepper-and-cucumber-salad/
ReplyDeletePinned on pinterest.com/homeiswhere/ in contest and giveaways
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ReplyDeleteI would like the Dijon Roasted Chicken Salad recipe.
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The roasted vegetable salad sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe roasted vegetable salad sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe black olive risotto balls look like something I would love!
ReplyDeleteI've also pinned this page :)
ReplyDeleteOoh the Olive Artichoke Party Dip looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post, I'm so glad I found you on Craft Gawker. I would love to try the Smokey California Quiche recipe.
ReplyDeletexoxo
The olive and feta cornbread sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeletethe Olive artichoke dip sounded yummy, and easy! It also sounded like something my family would like. I will make this one.
ReplyDeleteOld Country Seafood Chowder - I'm all about soup right now!
ReplyDeleteReally nice... like anything you do!
ReplyDeleteThe Olive Artichoke Party Dip looks great!
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I would like to try the recipe for Maltese Magic Corn Muffins. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway, and best wishes to you for much continued success with your blog! :)
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https://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/241310419208241152
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I'd want to try the Smokey California Quiche! yumyum
ReplyDeleteMexican Chicken and Rice Soup sounds super-dee-duper YUMMMMY!!!! <3 I will totally be making that :D
ReplyDeleteRosemary Chicken Wings will be an attempt in my house. Would love to win the bento box! Love your ideas
ReplyDeletei'd like to try making the moroccan spice millet! such an interesting flavor profile!
ReplyDeleteshared on twitter!
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Thanks for the chance to win!
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
i want to try the Tapenade Pizza Minis
ReplyDeleteThanks for a super giveaway!
My email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
The Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs over Olive-Potato Pancakes sound so tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love anything braised and especially wine braised!
I tweeted your last post :)
ReplyDeletehttp://calolive.org/recipe/baked-ricotta-with-black-olives/ this recipe
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Oh I would love to try the Dijon Roasted Chicken Salad
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Looks really good to me!
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I shared on pinterest!
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landfjacobson @ charter.net
I'd like to try Noodles with Bacon and Beans
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the olive and feta cornbread.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this recipe!
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shared on fb--https://www.facebook.com/crave.tosave/posts/404384139626198
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Michoacan Vegetable Burritos.
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Shared on Facebook.
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I want to try the Vegetable Breakfast Tart -- I love black olives, but never thought to have them for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the feta cornbread.
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