Lovin' From the Oven

Celebrating 2,000 Facebook Fans with a Giveaway!

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To celebrate the Facebook Fan Page passing just over 2,000 fans this past weekend, I’m doing a little giveaway. Thanks so much for all the support, guys!

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Here’s what you’ll get: the cutest darn apron ever, Wilton Checkerboard Cake Pan Set, Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids, The Cookiepedia, Holiday Candy Cane Doughnut / Cookie Pan by Crate & Barrel, and a cute little Crate & Barrel snowman cookie cutter for the holidays!

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Just look at that little bow!

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And the print? So stinkin’ perfect.

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Note: I was not paid by any of these companies for the giveaway. I picked everything out myself, so sadly, Crate & Barrel and Wilton have no idea who I am. This giveaway is strictly sponsored by yours truly!

Now for the rules! How to enter:

  1. Leave a comment on this post with your favorite baking store! Personally, I la-la-love Sur La Table.
For additional entries, you can:
  1. “Pin” this page with the button on the bottom and come back leaving a separate comment saying you did so.
  2. Become a fan of Lovin’ From the Oven on Facebook (if you aren’t already) and post a separate comment saying you did so.
  3. Tweet this giveaway and post a comment with the link.
  4. Post a Facebook status about this giveaway and link back to this page. Then leave a separate comment with the link.
That’s a grand total of five entries that you can get. This contest will end two weeks from today, October 10th at 12:00 AM PST, and is only open to US residents. The winner will be chosen at random by random.org. Don’t forget to leave an email that I can reach you at in case you win.  Good luck!!

The Marlboro Man Sandwich

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I did something crazy yesterday. I stayed awake for 30 hours. That’s nearly impossible for me, since I’m a “be in bed by 9 and sleep for 10 hours” kinda gal. I didn’t plan for it to happen, it just did. I worked a redeye to D.C. and then turned around and jumped on the first flight back instead of having day rest at a hotel.

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I couldn’t fall asleep on the airplane (hello, middle seat!) and have no idea how I drove home. I was borderline delusional by the time I said hi to my DB. Sleep is a beautiful thing, my friends. When I finally did fall asleep in my own bed for a couple of hours, I woke up feeling like a car had pinned me against a cement wall.

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Bottom line? Sleep! It’s so important for your body. My sleeping schedule and body are thrown off by all the flying and awkward shut eye moments that I managed to catch. I’m so glad I have a day off tomorrow to catch up.

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Also, I’m pretty sure I had four dinners since I skipped a night’s rest. At 8AM, I had chips and guacamole from Chipotle while people looked at me like a crazy person with their cups of coffee and bagels in hand. Who eats chips and guac before 9AM? Me, when I have no sense of time.

Just know that when you stay up all day and night, you’ve got to eat more meals. The last thing I wanted to do when I got home was cook, but a home cooked meal sounded glorious after three days on in the skies.

Man, what I would have done for one of these sandwiches when I finished my trip. What makes it so dang delicious? The butter! Yes, it’s a decadent way to cook meat, but it’s all worth it. Believe me. Recipe from The Pioneer Woman. I used these multigrain rolls from Trader Joe’s and they were perfect with the meat.

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The Marlboro Man Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Large (or 2 Small) Onions, sliced
  • 2 sticks Butter (lots And Lots Of Butter)
  • 2 pounds (to 3 Pounds) Cube Steak (tenderized Round Steak That's Been Extra Tenderized)
  • Lawry's Seasoned Salt (or Similar Seasoned Salt)
  • 1/2 cup (approximately) Worcestershire Sauce
  • Tabasco Sauce, To Taste
  • 4 whole French/deli Rolls (earthgrains Are Best!)

Directions

  1. Cook the onions with 1/4 stick of butter until light brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cut the steak against the grain and season with the salt.
  3. Using the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in high heat. Add in the meat, keeping it in a single layer. Cook until brown, about a minute or two for each side.
  4. Add 1/2 cup (at least) Worcestershire sauce, 5 to 6 shakes Tabasco, and 2 tablespoons butter. Add cooked onions. Stir to combine.
  5. Butter your rolls and lightly toast on the skillet. Place your meat in between the rolls (don't forget the juices!) and enjoy!
https://lovintheoven.com/the-marlboro-man-sandwich/

Ginger Bars

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Is it pathetic that I get excited over paper goods? Polka dot envelopes and embossed kraft paper are the keys to my heart.

With my new blog makeover, I was determined to get some fitting business cards to match the new and simplified layout. My previous business cards were freebies from vistaprint. They were perfect for me at the time, but I eventually outgrew them.

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I have zero skills in photoshop and template design, so I had someone else make a business card that I absolutely loved. With a couple of drafts back and forth changing the fonts, the final draft was finished and off to the printer it went.

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I got them in the mail yesterday and couldn’t be happier. If you’re following the FB fan page or my Instagram @kimberlywyn, then you’ve already seen them. But if not, here’s the final draft!:

Although with the filter, the lines and fonts look yellow, but they’re really white! What do you think?

These ginger bars make enough to bring to a party. They hold their shape, aren’t crumbly, and don’t fall apart easy. The ginger flavor isn’t as strong as I would have imagined, but that wasn’t a problem for me. I left the bars in for 45 minutes since they weren’t done at 30, but I definitely over baked them. Don’t leave them in for that long! The bars weren’t very sweet, so I added a little dusting of powdered sugar once the bars cooled. Recipe slightly adapted from AllRecipes.

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Ginger Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together the brown sugar, butter, and molasses. Mix in the ginger, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Slowly stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
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