Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Blogiversary- Life’s Ambrosia Turns 5!
Wow. 5 years. Half of a decade. I cannot believe that I have been blogging that long. It just doesn’t seem real. So much has happened in my life in the last 5 years. We bought a home. I got pregnant. We had a baby. I decided to become a stay at home mom and focus on little dude and the blog. And Wednesday marks yet another milestone: 30. Yep. I’ll be 30. GULP.
And the blog has been there through all of it and has become my place to share it all with you through food. Some of you have been here since the very beginning when I posted my first post Spaghetti and Meatballs. While some of you have just now found this little blog o’ mine. But whether or not you’ve been here from the beginning, I want to say thank you. Thank you so much for reading. Thank you for trying the recipes. Thank you for letting me know how they work for you. Just, thank you.
As a way to say thank you for being totally awesome, I’ve decided to host a giveaway!
Last year I gave away a box full of my favorite things to celebrate my blogiversary and I decided to do the same this year. Think of it as a little care package from me! A couple of the things were included in last year’s box but I decided to include them this year too because I love them so much. The other things are things that I fell in love with this year and wanted to share with you.
This year I’m giving away:
Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet: This skillet never leaves my stove. It hasn’t since I got it as a gift last Christmas. I use it every day. I use it to cook bacon. Fry chicken. Sear steak. Make pizza. Everything.
Le Creuset Silicon Handle Sleeve: I couldn’t give away a cast iron skillet and not include this. I adore mine. You can choose red or black. I’ve got the red one :)
The CraftBeer Cookbook by Jacquelyn Dodd: I just got this cookbook a couple of weeks ago and I love it. It has already become a favorite. I’m sure you will love it too.
The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenberg: I gave this away last year and if I could I would give this to every person I know. It is such an important book in my kitchen and I think everyone should have it.
Theo Chocolate Orange Bar and Theo Chocolate Mint Bar: I nibble on these things Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style. Peel back the wrapper and savor it, bite by bite.
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract: A perfect addition to your pantry to help with all the holiday baking in the coming months.
And lastly, Sriracha Sauce: Because it wouldn’t be a care package from me without it!
So how can you win this box full of my favorite things? Leave a comment below telling me something you’d like to see a recipe for here on Life’s Ambrosia.
You can also get a bonus entry by:
Following Life’s Ambrosia on Pinterest
Liking Life’s Ambrosia on Facebook
Following Life’s Ambrosia on Twitter
Just come back and leave a separate comment letting me know you became a fan. Each comment gets you another entry for a total of 4 possible entries.
The Deets:
4 entries max per person (One via a comment on the blog post, one for facebook like, one for pinterest follow and one for twitter follow)
Due to shipping costs I can only ship to US mailing addresses.
Also due to shipping costs, the cast iron skillet will be shipped separately directly from the retailer.
Contest ends 10/11/13 at 5:00PM PST.
Winner will be picked at random.
I have personally purchased the products. I have not been compensated in anyway for this post or product recommendation.
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Naomi
October 11, 2013 at 5:19 pmAnd I follow you on Facebook. I don’t use twitter, or I’d follow you there too :) I found your blog through the “Mulligatawny Soup” recipe and have been hooked ever since.
Naomi
October 11, 2013 at 5:17 pmI follow you on Pinterest
Naomi
October 11, 2013 at 5:17 pmI’d like to see a recipe for dal saag (indian lentils and spinach)
Tina kuykendall
October 11, 2013 at 5:05 pmI follow you on Facebook.
Jenny
October 11, 2013 at 3:46 pmI have “liked” you on facebook for a while and i just started watching your boards on pinterest :) Happy Anniversary :)
Jenny
October 11, 2013 at 3:42 pmHi! I love your food blog! I dont follow any other food blogs except for yours. I ran across one of your delicious recipes a few years back and now I check your page daily for new recipes! I love how often you incorporate jalapenos into your recipes. When Im in need of an appetizer to bring to a function, I always check your blog. LOVE IT!
Tina
October 11, 2013 at 3:25 pmI follow you on Pinterest and Facebook. Love a recipe for Butter Cake
Margaret Mitchell
October 11, 2013 at 3:22 pmShort ribs baby!
Margaret Mitchell
October 11, 2013 at 3:21 pmLove your page! I guess it would be fun to see some short rib recipes. I am in love with them right now.
Debbi S-M
October 11, 2013 at 3:18 pmWould LOVE to see some more recipes for dutch oven cooking (one pot type stuff)!
Debbi S-M
October 11, 2013 at 3:16 pmI follow you on pinterest!
Laura
October 11, 2013 at 3:16 pmI currently subscribe to your blog. And congrats on 5 years!
Debbi S-M
October 11, 2013 at 3:16 pmI follow you on FB!
Laura
October 11, 2013 at 3:15 pmJust started following you on Pinterest
Sean
October 11, 2013 at 3:13 pmFollowing on facebook/twitter/pintrest!
Laura
October 11, 2013 at 3:13 pmI follow you on facebook
Julie Gordon
October 11, 2013 at 3:06 pmI’ve followed you Facebook for 4 years, and recently started following you on Twitter as well. Thanks for all the deliousness you’ve imparted!
Julie
Tiffany
October 11, 2013 at 3:04 pmFollow you on Pinetrest
Tiffany
October 11, 2013 at 3:03 pmI follow you on Facebook.
stephanie
October 10, 2013 at 6:27 pmI like you on FB!
stephanie
October 10, 2013 at 6:27 pmI follow you on Pinterest. islabee
stephanie
October 10, 2013 at 6:26 pmWOW! What a giveaway. I just started following you this year and you have quickly become one of my favorite blogs. You cover a lot of my “game-day” needs! I always need more healthy side-dishes, though.
Tina Davila
October 10, 2013 at 4:00 pmI am a fan on facebook. I love your page. I would like to see a recipe for vegetable lasagna.
Nicia
October 10, 2013 at 3:43 pmHappy Anniversary and Happy Birthday! You seem to be handling turning 30 MUCH better than I did a few years ago. Keep those awesome recipes coming! :)
Erica Conger
October 10, 2013 at 2:14 pmHi D! I did not know you had a cooking blog! Thanks for the heads up Alison :) I cannot seem to bake sugar cookies. I have tried so many recipes and they all taste terrible! Do you have a special one that you use? Thanks :)
Lindsay
October 10, 2013 at 1:35 pmFollow you on Pinterest
Lindsay
October 10, 2013 at 1:34 pmLike you on Facebook
Lindsay
October 10, 2013 at 1:34 pmAs a fellow home cook food blogger, I enjoy seeing what you are up to in your kitchen. Would love to see more about what kitchen gadgets you can’t live without.
Wendryn
October 10, 2013 at 1:03 pmAnd liked on Facebook. :)
Wendryn
October 10, 2013 at 1:02 pmFollowed you on Twitter.
Wendryn
October 10, 2013 at 1:01 pmI really enjoy your recipes!
Amy Theberge
October 10, 2013 at 12:55 pmIt’s been such fun re-connecting with you through your blog and our mutual love of all things FOOD!
All your recipes are great and inspire me. I would love to see more low-carb recipes on here, since that is how we eat most nights. Keep up the good work!
Maureen
October 10, 2013 at 12:43 pm…and just started following your PInterest Board. Love the recipes!
Maureen
October 10, 2013 at 12:42 pmFollow you on Facebook!
jmk
October 10, 2013 at 12:25 pmI love your blog!
jmk
October 10, 2013 at 12:24 pmPinterest followed!
jmk
October 10, 2013 at 12:24 pmFacebook like!
Pamela Joy
October 9, 2013 at 9:27 amI follow you on twitter.
Pamela Joy
October 9, 2013 at 9:25 amI follow you on Facebook.
Pamela Joy
October 9, 2013 at 9:23 amI follow you on Pinterest.
Pamela Joy
October 9, 2013 at 9:22 amHappy 5 year blog birthday ! I would more ‘vegetarian ‘ recipes Love today’s which is the chickpea cakes. I am a bit late on thinking about what to ask for. :) Love your blog and today is the one year anniversary or it was a few days ago that I found your blog!
Megan
October 9, 2013 at 7:12 amI follow on Fb.
Megan
October 9, 2013 at 7:11 amI follow on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/javaaddict/
Megan
October 9, 2013 at 7:10 amI’d love to see more recipes that are one pot meals – either slow cooker or preferably french oven! Happy Anni!
Tammy
October 8, 2013 at 11:26 pmFollowing on twitter!!
Chicagomark773
October 8, 2013 at 2:37 pmChicken gizzards and frog legs.
Now following on Twitter and Pin, liked on FB.
Mark
Megan E.
October 8, 2013 at 1:59 pmI liked your Facebook page!
Megan E.
October 8, 2013 at 1:58 pmI followed you on Twitter!
Megan Eunson
October 8, 2013 at 1:58 pmI look forward to your daily email – always something new and tasty to make.
Tammy
October 8, 2013 at 12:12 pmJust saw i was already following you on facebook and pinterest.
Tammy
October 8, 2013 at 11:21 amHello, wanted to congratulate you first! May you share your wknderful thoughts and recipes with us for forever. Thank you for making such a great blog i love trying your recipes because everything I’ve tried so far tastes delicious and your directions are great as well. I would really love to see your take on pumpkin bread I have a recipe for it but would love to see how you would do it. Also I’ve always wanted to make lobster ravioli but never had the guts to give it a shot until I found a good recipe. Since I love your flavors I think I’ll love your recipe for it. Will be followkng on pinterest, liking on facebook and tweeting on twitter.
Linda
October 8, 2013 at 10:40 amI also pinned you on Pinterest!
Linda
October 8, 2013 at 10:40 amI liked Life’s Ambrosia on Facebook!
Linda
October 8, 2013 at 10:39 amI love your website and recipes! I made the turkey siracha meatballs and love them!
Melissa
October 8, 2013 at 6:28 amFollowing on pinterest-yay! More recipes, many I have not seen!
Melissa
October 8, 2013 at 6:26 amAny kind of soup! You do comfort food so well!
Maegan
October 8, 2013 at 5:28 amHappy Blogiversary! I’ve been following your blog for a few years now and it’s one that I check on a daily basis. I remember I first stumbled across it because I was Googling recipes for homemade shrimp po’ boys (and they were delicious — that spicy mayo you included is still one of my favorite blog finds!) and then I liked teh recipe so much that I went through all of your archived recipes, too. Congratulations, Des — you do a fantastic job!
As for new/future recipes, I love all things texmex and asian, so more recipes of that nature would not be unwelcome! :)
Nahall
October 8, 2013 at 5:17 amYou are Fab and love to try all you post! Keep on cooking!
Jae
October 8, 2013 at 4:23 amCongratulations! How about a good Pork chop recipe!? Either Brined and dry rubbed or marinated?
Jessica
October 8, 2013 at 3:37 amLiked on Facebook.
Stephanie
October 8, 2013 at 1:33 amI’ve liked you on Facebook, as well.
Stephanie
October 8, 2013 at 1:33 amI follow you on Pinterest.
Stephanie
October 8, 2013 at 1:32 amI would love to see more desserts! Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!
Robyn
October 8, 2013 at 12:16 amFollowing you on Pinterest now!
Robyn
October 8, 2013 at 12:14 amI already follow you on FB.
Robyn
October 8, 2013 at 12:13 amI’m always looking for new and interesting egg dishes, because they are such a good source of protein. Nothing runny though, so the little one can eat it. Happy blogiversary! I love reading your blog!
Charlyene Cisneros
October 8, 2013 at 12:02 amLove you on Pinterest! Happy 5th Anniversary. Been looking for a recipe for a great seafood including crab lasagna in a red sauce
Cindy B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:58 pmI follow Life’s Ambrosia on Twitter.
Cindy B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:57 pmI like Life’s Ambrosia on Facebook.
Cindy B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:56 pmI follow Life’s Ambrosia on Pinterest.
Cindy B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:55 pmHappy 5th Blogiversary Deseree! I been loving your recipes for awhile now, so keep them coming, maybe you could throw in a carrot cake recipe or dessert for me :)
Charlyene Cisneros
October 7, 2013 at 11:51 pmI love your blog, just found it when checking a recipe on Pinterest. I would like a great recipe for seafood lasagna a red sauce
Melody Frye
October 7, 2013 at 10:05 pmI can’t believe u r going to turn 30. I still think of u as a teenager. U havegrown into a wonderful woman with a. beautiful little family. I am still laughing at your little man chasing u saying “Beast Mode”. It is too cute. I have used so many of your recipes and they r so good. Is there a good unique recipe for bananas? No bread or frozen beverage. Thanks Sweetie. Happy Anniversary.
teresa sulyok
October 7, 2013 at 9:39 pmhappy blog 5 birthday! i really enjoy and appreciate your recipes.
Leslie
October 7, 2013 at 9:14 pmI’ve been looking for a recipe for old fashioned tea party type cucumber sandwiches. I especially like vintage old style family recipes.
Gloria R.
October 7, 2013 at 9:07 pmI am always looking for new casserole and soup recipes. This is the time of the year when I look most of all. Cold weather will be on us soon (already in some parts of the country) and these are the foods that are made for winter, plus a great loaf of fresh baked bread. :)
Gloria R.
October 7, 2013 at 9:01 pmI am following you on Twitter.
Gloria R.
October 7, 2013 at 9:01 pmI am a fan on Facebook.
Gloria R.
October 7, 2013 at 9:00 pmI am following you on Pinterest <3
Edie
October 7, 2013 at 8:15 pmFollowing you on Twitter – Happy 5th Anniversary!
Sarai
October 7, 2013 at 7:42 pmWhat I like about the blog is that you really think about your ingredients. I think that if anything I would like a recipe that uses what most people keep in their pantries but still kind of fancy
Diane Haberlack
October 7, 2013 at 7:38 pmLove your blog and many of the recipes you share with us!! I have been looking for a celery root salad recipe similar to the one my dad used to make without any luck. All I can remember is sour cream vinegar and paprika. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for all the sharing with us.
Debbie Currier-Hornyak
October 7, 2013 at 7:31 pmFollow you on FB – just love your recipes and little look-see’s into your day-to-day life! Thank you for a wonderful blog and congratulations!
Diane Haberlack
October 7, 2013 at 7:29 pmHave been following your blog and Pinterest as well, now Facebook! Love the many recipes I have gotten from you. I have been looking for a recipe for celery root salad like my dad used to make. Many out there but not the right ones. I remember sour cream and vinegar and paprika. Any ideas? Thanks for sharing with us!!
Rekaya Gibson
October 7, 2013 at 7:23 pmI would like to see more slow cooker recipes during the fall/winter months and more drink recipes in Spring/Summer months.
Rekaya Gibson
October 7, 2013 at 7:22 pmI follow you on Twitter already.
Rekaya Gibson
October 7, 2013 at 7:21 pmI follow you on Facebook already.
Rekaya Gibson
October 7, 2013 at 7:21 pmI follow you on Pinterest already.
Joyce
October 7, 2013 at 6:04 pmFollowing on Pinterest!
Joyce
October 7, 2013 at 6:03 pmI love all things salad and tacos!
Jen B.
October 7, 2013 at 5:41 pmI would like to see different twists on enchilada recipes.
Jen B.
October 7, 2013 at 5:40 pmI follow your Pinterest page.
Jen B.
October 7, 2013 at 5:38 pmI am a fan on Facebook.
Patsy
October 7, 2013 at 4:25 pmI follow you on Pinteres.
Patsy
October 7, 2013 at 4:25 pmI’m a fan on facebook
Patsy
October 7, 2013 at 4:24 pmI’m so glad you started writing this blog. I came here a while back and made your Oven Fried Chicken with panko and I’ve been coming back ever since. Happy blogiversary!!
I only make hot chocolate using the Mexican chocolate called Abuelita. I’d love to see you make a dessert using this chocolate.
Sherri
October 7, 2013 at 3:05 pmI love, love, love all your recipes! They are my go to recipes when entertaining, especially when I have my annual Fall Girls weekend get-together. I would love to see a recipe for a vegetarian meatloaf. Congrats on 5 years!
Lenelle
October 7, 2013 at 2:58 pmLiked on Fb^_^
Tina Stewart
October 7, 2013 at 2:14 pmFollowing your boards on Pinterest
Tina Stewart
October 7, 2013 at 2:13 pmLiked you and following you on FB
Zoe
October 7, 2013 at 2:02 pmI’d love to see another recipe featuring halibut. :) Happy blogiversary!
Lauren
October 7, 2013 at 1:24 pmfollow on pinterest
Lauren
October 7, 2013 at 1:23 pmfollow on fb
Jessica
October 7, 2013 at 1:23 pmCould you put srircha in a dessert??? Hmmmm.
Lauren
October 7, 2013 at 1:23 pmHappy anniversary! How about some good easy dessert bar recipes… for when I’m too lazy for multiple cookie batches.
Megan
October 7, 2013 at 1:13 pmAnything involving a slowcooker
Sarah
October 7, 2013 at 1:03 pmI have liked your facebook
Sarah
October 7, 2013 at 1:02 pmI already follow you on pinterest
Sarah
October 7, 2013 at 1:02 pmClean eating recioes
Jessica
October 7, 2013 at 12:40 pmFollow you on pinterest :)
Jessica
October 7, 2013 at 12:39 pmLiked on facebook
Jessica
October 7, 2013 at 12:38 pmI would love to see a lasagna.
Pearl dang
October 7, 2013 at 11:52 amI follow u on Pinterest
Pearl dang
October 7, 2013 at 11:48 amI would love to see a recipe for pho or a potato soup. Comfort foods for the cold days ahead.
Pearl dang
October 7, 2013 at 11:46 amI like u on facebook
Melissa
October 7, 2013 at 11:36 amI follow you on pinterest
Melissa
October 7, 2013 at 11:36 amI like you on facebook
Melissa
October 7, 2013 at 11:35 amPoached eggs.
Celeste B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:26 amI like you on FB.
Celeste B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:26 amI follow you on Pinterest.
Celeste B.
October 7, 2013 at 11:26 amScallops. They intimidate me.
minta blankenship
October 7, 2013 at 11:17 amI follow you on facebook :)
Nami | Just One Cookbook
October 7, 2013 at 11:14 amCongratulations on the 5th blogiversary! Wow!!! You’re a food blogger pro! I wish I knew your blog when you started, but I guess it’s better than never. I’m just happy that I found you this year. :) And what a generous giveaway! Since I already have a giveaway, you can exclude me so your other readers have more chance to win. :) Congrats again!
Rachel
October 7, 2013 at 11:01 amI’d love to see a recipe for pork belly. I’ve had it in restaurants and love it, but I don’t have any idea how to make it! :)
Emily
October 7, 2013 at 10:58 amI follow you on Facebook!
Emily
October 7, 2013 at 10:58 amCongratulations on 5 years!! I love your recipes, especially your different takes on pizza. Keep those coming!! :)
Nikki
October 7, 2013 at 10:51 amYour blog has been so helpful with easy and fast recipes for get togethers. Everyone loves the roasted garlic cream cheese wontons! :) Happy Birthday to you and to LA! :)
Nikki
October 7, 2013 at 10:43 amI follow you on Pinterest! :)
Nikki
October 7, 2013 at 10:42 amI follow you on Twitter
Nikki
October 7, 2013 at 10:41 amFacebook liked
Karen
October 7, 2013 at 10:41 amYour blog has quickly become my Go-To Site for recipes. With the saturation of sites out there, it’s nice to find a favorite that is consistent, funny, and friendly. Off to post on FB, then follow you on Twitter. I don’t dabble too much in Pinterest, but maybe I will now…..
Thanks D!!!!