Verdict Is In

My first batch of Chocolate Banana Jam has been made. And my final conclusion is ... AMAZING!!!

To me it tastes like a nutella (not as thick) with a bit of banana in the background.

It probably isn't for everyone but I think that it would be delicious on toast or biscuits in the morning. I even thought about putting it on a pizza crust for a dessert pizza.

It was super easy to make and the house smelled wonderful while I was making it.

Verdict = keeper (at least for me!)

Chocolate Banana Jam

Attempting a new jam today ... Chocolate Banana Jam!

I love chocolate and i love bananas so this has to be good, right? Well I will let you know tomorrow how the final product turns out.

I'm looking forward to it being one of my Valentine's Day jams.

Cross your fingers for me!

Shop of the Day ... AGAIN!!!

I'm really starting to enjoy participating in the threads and chats on etsy. I have met a lot of wonderful, hard working, caring people. It is nice to know that there are people in this world that still care about others.

Not only has my exposure and sales gone up but I feel that I have found a whole new group of friends! Thank you guys!

I'm giving a prize of a $10 gift certificate to be used on anything in my shop as part of the raffle on the thread - BNE/BNS Raffle. Normally, for each shop that you purchase from that is giving a prize you get 2 entries into the raffle, each shop that you purchase from that is a curator you get 3 entries, and each shop that you purchaes from that is on the buyers list you get 1 entry.

But today, tomorrow and Sunday (January 21-23), all of the prize shops are SHOPS OF THE DAY which means for the first item you purchase from each of these stores you get 6 ENTRIES and 1 entry for each item (from that shop) after that.

In honor of this, I have listed a new coupon code to give you all 20% off you entire purchase! That is right ... you heard me right ... 20% off!! Shop your little heart out in my shop. Pick up all the goodies that you just need and when you go to check out, put in coupon code ... RAFFLE20 ... to rake in the savings!

Check out the thread here ...
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6746104&page=1

And the list of the other shops of the day ...
whatshername.etsy.com
thechristmascorner.etsy.com
christiecottage.etsy.com
crystalphotography.etsy.com
sinclaieville.etsy.com
blushnbubbles.etsy.com
oursj.etsy.com
AndisMagicalNeedles.etsy.com
chavaneth.etsy.com
relaxedbeauty.etsy.com
watercolorsnmore.etsy.com
crochet18purple.Etsy.com
loustudio.etsy.com
SuckersbySteph.etsy.com
JodisCraftEmporium.Etsy.com

Check them all out. They are all wonderful shops with great products!

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!

Shop of the Day!!

Well, I completely forgot on Saturday! This weekend was a little crazy.

However ...

Today on the BNE/BNS Raffle hosted by www.TheChristmasCorner.etsy.com I am one of the shops of the day!! For each purchase from my shop (www.RosaMariasKitchen.etsy.com) today you will receive 6 entries in the raffle held on February 11.

The other shop of the day today is ... www.BlushNBubbles.etsy.com ... where you will also receive 6 entries in the raffle.

Check out this thread for complete details on the raffle and all of the other featured shops and list of prizes being offered ... http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6746104&page=28

My newest listing for today is a Sampler Pack of 3 - 4oz jars. Use this listing to help you decide which flavor to give out at your next gathering as your favors. Or to just try 3 different kinds for yourself. http://www.etsy.com/listing/66107787/sampler-pack-decide-on-weddingbaby

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Saturday Blog Shoppers

I know, I know. It is a little early But I thought that I would post this now.

Quilts Galore and More is hosting a Saturday Blog Shoppers. If you click on her blog below it will showcase a list of other blogs also participating. All of these shops will have an item from their etsy shop or homemade item for sale.

http://www.quiltsgaloreandmore.blogspot.com/

My item for sale this Saturday will be .... drum roll please ...

Pumpkin Apple Butter - an 8oz jar.
Regular Price - $6.00
Sale Price - $3.75
http://www.etsy.com/listing/64933118/pumpkin-apple-butter-8oz-jar

This item will be marked down on Saturday.

Chocolate Banana Jam

I have been searching for something to make for Valentine's Day and I'm starting to run out of time. I would love to do a Raspberry Chocolate Jam but I would have to charge an arm and a leg since raspberries are so expensive this time of year.

So I found a recipe for Chocolate Banana Jam. Any thoughts on this?

Personally I love chocolate and I love bananas. And the thought of them together sounds good.

Let me know what you think!

Twitter Tree

You have to come check out this Twitter Tree. Get involved to get your items viewed by scores of people!

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