Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Simply Potatoes Review & Giveaway #simplypotatoes




I am a little lazy when it comes to cooking. Must be why I married not one but two chefs in my life. But this time of year, our restaurant is opening, and my husband is too busy cooking for other people to cook for the family.  But the kids still have to eat, so what is a mom who burns water supposed to do? Well, for my side dishes, I turn to Simply Potatoes. If you want something quick and easy, but that tastes like it was home made, they are a great place to start.




For my review, I tried out two varieties of the Simply Potatoes. The  garlic mashed potatoes and the mashed sweet potatoes.  I couldn't believe how good they were. There were no big lumps, so it was smooth and satisfying. The garlic flavor made it taste like a gourmet meal. This isn't like the instant potatoes in a box. They taste like the ones my grandmother used to make. Probably because they use real potatoes, milk and butter to bring out that creamy perfection.  The best part is that is is hassle free. I'm trying to juggle my career as a novelist, my blogging, my three (almost four) kids, helping with the restaurant, and dozens of school activities.  I don't have time to spend hours slicing and dicing and cooking potatoes. With Simply Potatoes, I can just toss them in the microwave for a few minutes and that gives me more quality time to spend with my family.



There are only a few examples of the products you can find at Simply Potatoes. They also have hash browns, potato wedges, macaroni and cheese and more.  If you would like to learn more about all the great products available at Simply Potatoes, you can visit their website. They have tons of great recipe ideas to try out to go along with their amazing potatoes. They are also hosting an exciting contest where you can win a year supply of Simply Potatoes. If you want to get your chance to win, just check visit their website here.




One lucky winner is going to receive a coupon for a free package of Simply Potatoes to try for themselves. To enter, just tell me how Simply Potatoes can help you with your weekly menus. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama & Simply Potatoes(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post-use the hashtag #simplypotatoes (Daily)
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9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Subscribe to the Simply Potatoes Newsletter


This giveaway will end at midnight on  4/25/11 and is open to the continental US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Simply Potatoes for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

224 comments:

Unknown said...

YUMMM!!! Mashed Sweet Potatoes...looks easy and delicious!

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They'd certainly save me alot of time! Prep time and cooking time! Love it!

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pitufas_021 said...

My kids would love to try the Mac and Chs

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thanks for this YUMMY giveaway!

yanno, i cook nearly everything from scratch. it's the way i was raised and the way i learned to cook. that being said, i am not above opening up a package of simply potato hash browns for breakfast or a side to go with dinner. they are wonderful! (and i don't have to grate the dadgum potatoes!)

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Lynda Del said...

I really like that they aren't time consuming to prepare especially during the weekdays. We love the Mac and cheese.
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Kristen said...

It can help me when I'm making dinner in a rush...it's one less thing to prepare.

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The Jaded Mom said...

Save gazillions of precious time is what Simple Potatoes would do

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the hash browns woudl make our breakfast for dinner nights so much easier.

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Suburban prep said...

What a great way not to have to think about the startch that will be part of the meal. I love potatoes and so does my husband.
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Linda Kish said...

They will go great with my rotisserie chicken

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Britteny said...

I have to eat dairy free because I am nursing my daughter who is allergic, and the hashbrowns are a quick and easy breakfast!!

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SueZH said...

I bring home a Rotissarie chicken , Simply Potatoes and Salad Bar. I have a home cooked meal.

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the boys love hash browns-that would be a fast side dish during the week

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Simply Potatoes will help me focus on my main course since I know the side dish is taken care of!
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Tamara B. said...

These would be a really time saver for me during the week cooking for the family.
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Simply Potatoes would be great to serve with my slow cooker meals!
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Simply Potatoes can help with my weekly menus by profiding a quick easy side dish.
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amp said...

I use their products often and find that I can stretch a smaller amount of protein to feed more people or give larger portions and with a tight budget that is a big help.

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Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies said...

It helps to cut down on the prep time, so I don't have to cut, shred, or mash the potatoes.

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Elaine said...

With a FT job, I hardly have time to do anything. This would be so easy for a quick dinner!

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They'd save me prep time but also clean-up time.
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I love how great quality these are and they make prep work awesome
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Simply Potatoes would be a great help to me on the days I work. I could have a yummy side dish of potatoes on the table really quick without all the prep work!
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I'd make a great side item when we have grilled chicken

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I can use all the help I can getting dinner on the table, between getting the kids to all their evening activities, and trying to have dinner done when my daughter gets home from swimming.

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This would be so quick and easy to make with veggie burgers, it'd be perfect for Karate night when we don't have much time for dinner! I would lvoe to try this.

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This would be a quick to fix side dish.
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This would be magnificent with a special Sunday family breakfast!

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I hate prepping, easier to eat crap than to clean veggies myself. this would help me eat healthier

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This could help with menus by adding it to casseroles or serving it with meat dishes or vegetables

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I think the simply potatoes would be a great side dish for when i make chicken, chopped steaks, and fish.
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i use it as a starch as part of my daily meals
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The Garlic Mashed Potatos would be great with meatloaf

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A healthy side dish that is simple & easy? This would be wonderful for weekday dinners after work

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Makes cooking any recipe with potatoes easy to do and very tasty

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Simply potatoes are just that, potatoes made simply. This helps get my meal on the table faster. Plus, they taste great!