Tastes from Home Frito-Lay E-Cookbook

Remember not too long ago I was asked to participate in the Tastes form Home Recipe contest? I needed to submit a recipe that reminded me of home. I turned to my mom's chicken and the tomatoes my dad was growing in my backyard. I knew that a new flavor would be Tomato Basil, so I figured this was perfect! I decided to make Brushetta Chicken, with a side of pasta. Find the recipe and more about the contest here. Now although I didn't win the contest, I was given a free bag of chips and a recipe stand!

I was also given the chance to throw a giveaway for my followers, in which a random follower won sample bags of all the of the new chips that Frito-Lay was creating! It was amazing hearing stories of the smells that reminded each individual of their home, and it was great to acquire new followers! These chips are incredibly healthy, and tasty too!

So after the contest and giveaway I figured that was that. I was 100% wrong about that! I received an email today that began like this...

"Thanks again for the delicious recipe you submitted in our Tastes from Home with Frito-Lay recipe contest!  We’re excited to announce we’ve compiled all of the recipes – including yours – into our first ever e-cookbook, Tastes from Home by Frito-Lay Fans!"

Wait, what?! I was going to be featured in a cookbook!? I couldn't believe, and wouldn't believe it until I actually saw my recipe, along with my name on page 81! 

How awesome?! I am still shocked, and although it may not be a big deal in someone else's eyes, it is to me and I couldn't be more proud of what I have accomplished. 

There's a Twitter sweepstakes, today (December 6, 2011) from 3:00 p.m. Central to December 7, 2011 3:00 p.m. Central. Watch for a Tweet today from @FritoLay, share which recipe from our cookbook is your favorite [which is hopefully mine!] using the hashtag #FritoFlavors, and you’ll be entered to win one of five Frito-Lay prize packs! Each pack includes five coupons for chips and a Frito-Lay apron. See official rules here.

I would greatly appreciate it if you voted for me, but if you can't or don't, I won't mind... I'm just way too happy seeing my name in print! 

*Note: I was part of the Frito-Lay Recipes Contest