Snack Attack? Break with us at Foodies Night In (8/16)

It's been a long MONDAY already...just enough time to share our inclination to take a munchie break with you - our fellow foodies - this afternoon at Foodies' Night In.  We celebrating foodie fun with a Snack Attack for #fni today at 3pCT/4pET!

From treats to power bites to mid-morning munchies, we’re talking snacks, snacks, snacks.  Think you can handle it? Crunch away and join us ;-) 

Our special sponsor today is newcomer, Nuts About Granola.

Nuts About Granola is dedicated to providing fresh, wholesome, natural granola, from local ingredients to satisfy your hunger. We offer unique flavors, handmade in small batches and served fresh from the oven. This unique treat can be found in our beloved café or through our many outlets. Our simple recipes are full of flavor and made with love. We are truly nuts about granola.

Our emphasis is on building a local, sustainable economy. We support our local community by sourcing local ingredients, sponsoring local events and donating to local charities. We take pride in our affiliation Buy Fresh, Buy Local and the Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network. We only sell to independent retails with an emphasis on Farmer’s Market to encourage our customers to buy even more local products.

And, of special note, is that another favorite snack, Garrett Popcorn, a hometown favorite of The Savvy Host, has provided a special giveaway to fight your next snack attack!  Read on for details and be sure to RSVP to #fni to enter the drawing!

Invited experts this week include some other special friends:

• @noshtopia - Splendid tweets where eating healthier is fun and flavorful: tips, recipes, ideas, news, and chat. Chow vibrantly!
• @savorthethyme - a New Englander who discovered her passion for Science at a young age and her passion to be a Stay at Home Mom and Foodie a bit later.
• @fightfatfoodie - There are ways to cook delicious food that is good for you, that you can enjoy eating and maintain a healthy lifestyle at the same time.

8/16 Giveaways 

We're trying something new at Foodies' Night In.  Thanks to Nuts About Granola, we will be giving away 20 gift certificates worth $10 off your 1st order of their delicious snacks.  These will be given to the FIRST TWENTY tweeps to RSVP for today's #fni with the RSVP tweet below. Take a look and let the cravings begin!!

WAIT...there's MORE!!

How about a 2 GALLON TIN of Garrett Popcorn The Chicago Mix (CaramelCrisp & CheeseCorn)?!?

For the traditionalist! The two most popular flavors shipped side by side. 

Enjoy them together. Enjoy them separately. Let your taste buds decide!

A delicious weapon to combat the SNACK ATTACK!!

One lucky #fni participant today will receive this tin thanks to the generosity of Garrett Popcorn.

How to Enter the Drawing?

There are 2 quick steps to enter the drawing and to be eligible to win the giveaway prizes.

1. RSVP by sending the following Tweet:

I’m feeling a #Foodies’ Night In (#fni) Snack Attack http://bit.ly/cJnzd3 w/@cookingwcaitlin @savvyhost & Sponsor @NutsAboutGranol #GIVEAWAY

2. Follow @cookingwcaitlin, @SavvyHost, @NutsAboutGranol 

While you're at it, we think @cozifamily is a deliciously delightful follow!! And don't forget this week's Guest Experts - @noshtopia @savorthethyme  @fightfatfoodie.

You must be present during #fni to acknowledge your win.  You will be required to provide shipping information by email in order to receive certain prizes.

About Foodies' Night In (#fni)

The creative culinary concept of the wunder-gals at Cooking with Caitlin, this is a tweet-up focused on food, wine, cooking, and gathering friends and family together - sounds like the chorus to the The Savvy Host theme? That's why we've partnered with them and won't miss this Monday afternoon foodie fun!  Hope you will join US!

Foodies' Night In (#fni) Twitter Party

When?  Mondays, 4-6pm EST

Where?  Around the globe on Twitter with hashtag #fni

Topics?  Change weekly but always about Food, glorious Food!

Hosted by - @cookingwcaitlin @SavvyHost with

@cozifamily 

Special Guests - each week we include a corporate sponsor or two to add a little extra to the party - along with a special panel of experts to keep the discussion dynamic!!

RSVP?  Please send a Tweet to let us know you're joining the foodie fun! RSVP is required to be eligible for each week's special GIVEAWAYS! After all, what's a party without favors?

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Foodies' Night In? Please send email to The Savvy Host or Cooking With Caitlin and we'll forward details.

How does a Twitter Party work?

On Monday afternoons, we meet through Twitter.  Using the hashtag #FNI, we meet & greet at the virtual party door, and get cozy to chat about whatever food-related topic is featured that day.  The sponsors and hosts have 10 questions to lead and frame the discussion over the two hours.  But the real fun begins with comments, feedback and (often unexpected) hilarity from all the Twitter participants! Drop in and out as your schedule permits - you can always catch up by reviewing the twitter logs!

What mouth-watering #fni topics lie ahead?

• 8/23 (topic update!!) - Eco-friendly Entertaining - easy and delicious steps you can take to reduce the carbon-footprint of your entertaining!! 
• 8/30 - Dinner Party Menus - what's in season, how to serve, and time saving entertaining tips!  We will be hosting a group of REAL-WORLD participants in Chiago for this special #fni.  Please email kate@savvyhost.com if you would like to join us!
  
• 9/13 - Seafood & Wine Pairings - so many types of sustainable seafood to choose from - recipes & wine pairing suggestions to make the most of your fresh catch!
  

Stay tuned for updates on which special gifts will be offered to keep the party rolling, and to enhance your entertaining style!