Pesto Pasta and A Prize (Yes, A GIVEAWAY -- Giveaway **Closed**)

March 29th officially marks six months of my ACTIVE blogging journey. And what a journey it is! I have come to know brilliant folks from all around the world,their splendid posts, all working towards a common goal - sharing something they are passionate about - cooking! While I was pondering about how to make my half-year milestone special,the PromoTeam from Counter Stools have come to the rescue.

Counter Stools(a division of AllBarStools), an online shopping haven for all stools ever imaginable, is a branch of CSN Stores network, a humongous online shopping mall with 200+ online stores, that stocks and sells almost every household item, has generously decided to help me in doing a giveaway. WOOOHOOO!AllBarStools has Free Shipping on plenty of products with competitive prices and an ongoing 15% OFF(Promocode: BarStool15) on purchases more than $349 dollars. Something to keep in mind if you plan on furnishing/re-modeling your kitchen/bars. Do check these incredible Counter Stools to see just what I am talking about.

**My My, What a Hot and Happening Week for me. When Life gives you lemons, you may make lemonade but I shall make Lemon Meringue Pie or die trying to make one. :). When Open Book, a sassy Londoner, of My Kitchen Antics gave me a wonderful opportunity to do a guest post at her spot  I readily agreed. Do check  my "Curried "Where's The Meat" Veggie-Pea Stew. While you are at it, spread some love and give her your loyal support. She may be relatively new to the blogging world but her posts scream "Seasoned"** 

Now to the Contest:
All I have to do is is this: 1.Select a few choice items from their site/from one of the network's sites and 2.Pick a lucky winner from US or Canada for them to ship ONE incredible prize(the winner's choice). How Sweet! I am a firm believer that some of the best things in life are 'indeed' free. If you believe the same too, here is your chance to win one of the exciting choices offered here- Winerack, Bar Stool, Le Crueset Baking Pans, Mortar&Pestle etc etc.Scroll down and check all the links for an eyeful.

Please read the following Rules carefully:-

**Contest is only for people who RESIDE in US or Canada**

Rules for the Giveaway:

• Become a Follower of "Pan Gravy Kadai Curry"(Followers will be entered thrice in the contest. Yup,triple your chances of winning by becoming a follower).
• Leave a comment on THIS post:-- Mention your location(US or Canada) and if you are a former/new follower.
• Highly Desired but NOT Compulsory:--Tweet or mention about this incredible giveaway in your latest post.

So what are you all waiting for? Hurry up,check these incredible choices and get down to business my dears.
**The lucky winner will be announced on March 29th**
Then the winner gets to pick ONE incredible choice from the following fourteen choices: 

1. Winsome Basics 6 Bottle Wine Rack - 99619 ($47.99)
2. Winsome Saddle Seat 24" Counter Stool in Walnut - 94084 ($42.99)
3. French Home Gourmet LaRochere 7 Ounce Wine Glass in Versailles Motif (Set of 6) - 6316.01 ($40.99)
4. Demeyere Resto 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl ($36.95)
5. Certified International Hot Tamale Ice Cream Bowls (Set of 4) - 14275 ($36.50)
6. Granite Fieling "David" Mortar and Pestle Set ($35.00)
7. Hamilton Beach Classic Chrome 2 slice toaster ($34.99)
8. Le Creuset 9" Square Baking Dish with Bonus 5" Baking Dish in Caribbean - PG071523-17($34.95)
9. EuroQuest 11-inch Oval Baking Patterned Pan ($33.00)
10. Ittala Origo Black Bowl ($30.00) 
11. Pfaltzgraff Sedona 10" Tortilla Warmer - 025398442768($29.99)
12. Euroquest 8 oz Standard Coffee Mug - Pattern DU60 - 872-DU6, Set of 2($29.00)
13. Corelle Bamboo Leaf 12 piece Bowl Set ($27.99)
14. Lenox Dinnerware Meadow Yellow Butterly Cup and Sauce Set of 2($25.90)

PS:Thanks in advance for letting me know about broken links.

Now onto the recipe of Spinach Pesto Pasta(This makes its way to the 6th Mediterranean cooking event held at Tobias cooks.):

Ingredients:

• Angel hair Pasta (Spaghetti) - For 2-3 People, Cooked as per package directions

For the Pesto Sauce:

• Spinach - 3 cups, leaves torn
• Pine Nuts - 3tbsp + 1/2 tbsp, toasted
• Grated Parmesan Cheese - 1/2 cup
• Good Quality Olive Oil - 1/3 cup
• Garlic - 2, medium cloves
• Salt for taste

Procedure:

• Blend all the ingredients under "the sauce" in a food processor.
• Mix it with the cooked pasta and garnish with a Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.

Makes ~2-3 Servings.


Enjoy!