Ragu Giveaway & Meeting TV Chef Robin Miller

by Katja Presnal on March 30, 2009

There are things money can buy, then there is MasterCard, and then there are Mommy Blogger Perks.

I know I have mentioned several times, that my oldest daughter’s dream is to become a TV chef when she grows up. Thanks to one of my all time favorite PR people, I was invited on set to see the Food Network’s TV Chef Robin Miller shooting a Ragu recipe video. It happened to be on my daughter’s birthday and she was also invited. Think what a birthday gift for her – to see a real TV chef on set!

As you can imagine, Ragu tomato sauce will be a product that I will remember for life now. When companies take an extra step to do something as nice as this for my family, it makes me a fan for life. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have Isabella to see a real Food Network TV set and a chef in action, it was such a fun day for her. She was little nervous asking questions from Robin Miller, see the clip below!

We have been using Ragu tomato sauce as a quick spaghetti sauce mix for years and we have tried the Ragu’s new varieties of Old World Style sauces Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce and Margherita Pasta Sauce. I love basil, so the first one is a no-brainer for us for those days that I don’t have time to cook marinara for the whole day. Check out the tips how to eat well for less, including tips from Stacy DeBroff of MomCentral.com, and try out the easy recipes created by Robin Miller and the rest of the Ragu team.

RAGU GIVEAWAY

I am so excited to host a giveaway of 6 months’ supply of Ragu tomato sauce! Yes – you can win Ragu tomato sauce for your family for six whole months. In addition you will get a copy of Robin Miller’s newest book Robin to the Rescue: Quick & Simple Recipes for Delicious Home Cooking.

ENTER THE RAGU GIVEAWAY – EACH WAY = ONE ENTRY

1. Check out the Ragu recipes and leave a comment which one you would like to try, and leave a way for me to contact you.
2. Subscribe to my feed to keep in the loop. Leave a comment if you did.
3. Stumble, Kirtsy or Digg this post and leave comment if you did.
4. Blog about this 6 month supply of Ragu giveaway and leave a link.
5. Tweet it using hashtag #skimbaco and @katjapresnal and a link back

I made it easy for you, just copy and paste:

Win 6 Months’ worth Ragu tomato sauce at http://twurl.nl/tztvv8 by @katjapresnal #skimbaco Please RT!

RULES:
Deadline for comments/above: April 15th midnight EST. US only. Winner will be announced on April 16nd. Thanks to RAGU for this giveaway!

Katja Presnal

Katja Presnal is an international lifestyle expert who inspires you to live life to the fullest. She has been featured in NY Times, Glamour, Redbook and Woman's Day magazines among many other national and international publications and written for MTV3 and Lifetime TV networks. Read Katja's full bio and connect with Katja on Twitter @katjapresnal

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1 Heather April 3, 2009 at 07:22: What a dream come true for your daughter!! I love your story! I looked through their database and definately want to try the 1-2-3 CHICKEN CACCIATORE!
2 Heather April 3, 2009 at 07:22: I am a subscriber!
3 Dina April 3, 2009 at 08:21: I’d like to try the CHICKEN FAJITA GRILLED PIZZAS.
4 Angie April 3, 2009 at 10:03: I subscribe: pricousins{at}aol{dot}com
5 Deborah R April 3, 2009 at 20:00: I’d love to try Ragu’s recipe for Sloppy Joes on Buns.
6 Deborah R April 3, 2009 at 20:02: Tweet! http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/1449584452
7 Vickie Bartlett April 3, 2009 at 23:24: blog
http://vickieb52.blogspot.com/2009/04/win-ragu-pasta-suace.html
8 tricia April 4, 2009 at 06:30: Would love to try the Buffalo Style Chicken Pizza recipe
9 tricia April 4, 2009 at 06:30: Stumbled-toohotforuturtle2
10 tricia April 4, 2009 at 06:31: Subscriber
11 tricia April 4, 2009 at 06:35: Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/toohotforturtle/status/1451416791
12 Marlena U. April 4, 2009 at 12:02: Pizza Sloppy Joes…yummy! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
13 Bing April 4, 2009 at 14:29: I’d like to try the UPSIDE-DOWN DEEP DISH PIZZA recipe. Thanks for the giveaway!
14 Bing April 4, 2009 at 14:29: Subscriber
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15 Bing April 4, 2009 at 14:30: Blogged
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16 Bing April 4, 2009 at 14:39: Tweeted
http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/1453617506
17 Bing April 4, 2009 at 14:46: Stumbled (icefairy)
18 Tamara B. April 4, 2009 at 16:08: I would love to make their Chicken Cacciatore. I haven’t had that delicious dish in years and their recipe loooks quick and easy.
19 Tamara B. April 4, 2009 at 16:09: I am a subscriber.
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20 kim v April 5, 2009 at 06:40: The Hearty Baked Rigatoni sounds great!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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21 Maureen April 5, 2009 at 19:33: I would love to try the 1-2-3 CHICKEN CACCIATORE. It might be tomorrow nights supper recipe. I always keep Ragu in the Pantry.
Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to have met Robin Miller. My mom loves to watch her cook.
22 Peggy Gorman April 6, 2009 at 05:47: I love chili and so glad that there is an easy way to make it ,RAGU CHILI CON CARNE,prep time 5 mins and its cooked in 25 mins. very nice.
This is a fabulous giveaway! Thanks
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23 Peggy Gorman April 6, 2009 at 05:47: subscriber
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24 Peggy Gorman April 6, 2009 at 05:49: tweet
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25 Peggy Gorman April 6, 2009 at 05:56: stumbled you
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26 isewcute April 6, 2009 at 06:08: tweeted!
27 isewcute April 6, 2009 at 06:10: http://twitter.com/isewcute
28 ginabad April 6, 2009 at 06:33: I’ve got to say the Pasta Margherita looks delicious! I didn’t realize they had so many recipes here, I have to check them out!
29 Tali April 6, 2009 at 08:03: My husband is a Ragu fiend! I can offer a trip to NYC for pasta at Dasilvano, Il Mulino, doesn’t interest him whatsoever! Ragu out of a jar poured, mixed, dipped with anything he is in heaven.
30 Sherri Smith April 6, 2009 at 11:22: I would love to try the RAGU FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA! We loove cooking italian food in our house and would LOVE to win 6 months worth of sauce!
31 Sherri Smith April 6, 2009 at 11:25: I shared this post on facebook, http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=64308827004&h=ZdW9w&u=8w-Ff&ref=nf
32 Sherri Smith April 6, 2009 at 11:28: Tweeted about the contest – http://twitter.com/wedwithbabies/status/1464443161

:-)
33 Marie April 7, 2009 at 09:40: Definitely the Sloppy Joes on Buns — that sounds really good!
34 Wehaf April 7, 2009 at 17:45: the hearty Spanish rice looks good!
35 Spoodles April 7, 2009 at 18:12: Yum. Bacon Bagel pizzas. Anything with bacon is good with me!
36 Mrs. Sprinkles April 7, 2009 at 19:20: My family loves chili, so I’d try their Chili Con Carne recipe.
37 Emilie April 7, 2009 at 19:28: The extra saucy sloppy joes looks yummy! Thanks for the chance to win. We love Ragu!
38 Emilie April 7, 2009 at 19:30: I subscribed!!!
39 connie m April 7, 2009 at 19:31: I’d love to try the Chili Con Carne. Living in Minnesota you appreciate warm dishes! Wish me luck.
40 Julie G April 7, 2009 at 20:49: The Pizza Dippin’ Strips would be a hit in this house
41 Stacy April 8, 2009 at 07:00: The chili con carne looks yummy.
42 Marz April 8, 2009 at 07:30: It’s a toss between Ragu Chili Con Carne, which I will be making tonigh – thank you, and Easy Beef Lasagna, which I will be making tomorrow night. Thanks!
43 Amy April 8, 2009 at 07:50: I would like to try the sloppy joes on a bun~They sound yummy. Please include me in your drawing
44 Amy April 8, 2009 at 07:50: I also subscribed to your feed
45 Amy April 8, 2009 at 07:51: I stumbled upon your site also!
46 Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) April 8, 2009 at 08:51: The Grilled Steak with Red Tomato Rice looks delicious – I think that would be my first recipe to try.
47 Jacqueline in Atlanta April 8, 2009 at 09:11: They all sound great. I would try that Chili first since it actually snowed here yesterday!

Thanks for having the giveaway. What an awesome experience for you!
48 Kathrine w. April 8, 2009 at 09:11: Bowtie pasta with savory lentil sauce sounds so interesting but I want to try it. thanks for the recipes!!!

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49 Maggie Smith April 8, 2009 at 09:25: I’d love to try the Pasta Primevera! Thanks!
50 Mary A April 8, 2009 at 10:33: I would love to try the CHICKEN FAJITA GRILLED PIZZAS. It looks really tasty. Thanks for the giveaway.