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Creminelli Salami Giveaway
Friends, I am really, really excited about this. The nice folks at Creminelli Fine Meats are giving away a one time shipment of their Creminelli Club for the month of December. If you haven’t heard of Creminelli Fine Meats, let me enlighten you. They produce some of the most delectable salami I’ve ever had. And that is including the salami I had when Ryan and I went to Italy. I’m telling you, it is downright delicious. And now one of you is going to get a chance to try some!
Salami has always been one of my favorite go to snacks. It’s the first plate I head for at any party. And a plate I always make sure to have at mine. However, it can be hard to find really good, quality salami. At least I used to think so, until I was introduced to Creminelli salami at the International Food Bloggers Conference a few years back. One bite and I was absolutely smitten. It’s salty. It’s savory. It’s meaty. Everything a good salami should be. They only use all natural and organic ingredients. Meats that are raised humanely and without antibiotics. And they buy local whenever possible. Basically, they know what their doing over at Creminelli. Makes sense, since according to their family legend, they’ve been salami artisans since the 1600s.
Recently Creminelli Fine Meats launched the Creminelli Club. And I’m not gonna lie, I kinda want it for Christmas. Tell me this does not sound fantastic. If you are in the club you get 4 shipments a year. Each shipment arrives with exclusive salamis. Meaning you cannot buy it in stores and it is not made for anyone else. Each box also contains pairings like small batch cheese and preserves. Santa are you listening?
What I am giving away today is the December Creminelli Club box. And friends, it sounds glorious. This month’s box includes:
- 3 Bolanzo Salami – An Alderwood-smoked classic from Alto-Adige in Northern Italy
- 1 tasting jar of Mieli Thun Honey– Artisnal honey from the Alto-Adige region.
- 1 Zingerman’s Bridgewater Cheese– A soft ripened pasturized cow’s milk cheese infused with ground Tellicherry black peppercorns
- 1 Alderwood Antipasti Board
To enter simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite Holiday party appetizer. I don’t think it needs to be said but salami is mine, Creminelli Tartufo Salami to be exact.
The Deets:
Photo Courtesy of Creminelli Fine Meats
Giveaway ends Sunday, December 16 at 6pm PST.
Open to US residents only.
Winner chosen at random. The winner will have 48 hours to respond. If I don’t get a response another winner will be chosen.
To ensure freshness, the box will be sent directly from Creminelli Fine Meats to the winner.
The product has been donated by Creminelli Fine Meats. I have not been compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.
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.
Natalie Hernandez
December 16, 2012 at 3:22 pmI LOVE bacon wrapped dates. The combination of sweet and salty, soft and crispy is amazing!!
Helen G
December 16, 2012 at 2:38 pmSpinach pies made with feta and spinach with filo dough. So delicious.
Eric F
December 16, 2012 at 2:33 pmBacon Wrapped Cocktail Weenies…..
Meldoy Frye
December 16, 2012 at 12:51 pmSpicy sausage balls. Yummy!
Nicole Rotenberry
December 16, 2012 at 12:30 pmCHAMPAGNE!! :)
Mark K
December 16, 2012 at 11:03 amDeviled eggs made with bacon. Always a big hit! Salami might be next!
Willa Blue Reddy
December 16, 2012 at 10:36 amGoat cheese and honey and bacon samosas :D So rich and filling but worth it!
Kenny
December 16, 2012 at 10:05 amMy favorite holiday party appetizer is clearly salami.
Robyn
December 16, 2012 at 9:53 amMeatballs!
David Chun
December 16, 2012 at 9:53 amI find cheddar cheese cubes irresistible this time of year.
Josh
December 16, 2012 at 9:44 amAnything in pig!
Candi
December 16, 2012 at 9:42 amChex mix :)
Crystal Doubleday
December 16, 2012 at 8:01 amAnything made with Goat Cheese. Glorious glorious goat cheese. Add some pate and we have a party.
Heidi M
December 15, 2012 at 10:03 pmArtichoke & spinach dip
Mabel
December 15, 2012 at 7:55 pmDips! Spinach artichoke probably my fave
Jen S.
December 15, 2012 at 7:08 pmChilled shrimp with cocktail sauce – and all the other goodies too.
Elena Vo
December 15, 2012 at 5:38 pmBacon-wrapped smokies!
Rachel Weinstein
December 15, 2012 at 5:14 pmBacon balsamic brussel sprouts!
Patricia A
December 15, 2012 at 3:45 pmMarinated shrimp dish
Chad C.
December 15, 2012 at 10:46 amSpicy sausage and cheese balls.
Jeanne
December 15, 2012 at 9:30 amShrimp…..summer sausage and extra sharp cheddar cheese….pigs in a blanket….LOVE Christmas!
Heather
December 15, 2012 at 7:18 amFried olives!
Maegan
December 15, 2012 at 5:59 amOh, definitely meat and cheese platters! There’s some smoked pepperoni and maple mustard from a store in Vermont that I order every year. So good! There’s also a new recipe — corn and green chile dip — that I’ve been obsessed with since Thanksgiving that I’m taking to every party I’m going to this year. It’s so simple, but so delicious (and addictive!).
Sarah P
December 14, 2012 at 10:38 pmany dry aged/cured meat…cheese.. salty olives. That is heaven
John Johnson
December 14, 2012 at 4:56 pmMeatballs!
Deb Evert
December 14, 2012 at 3:39 pmMy homemade cheese balls. They are the BEST!!
Kacey
December 14, 2012 at 3:23 pmAny type of dip with crostini!
Aly
December 14, 2012 at 11:57 amWhat an awesome sounding package! Ooo. I am a big salami person. I think my favorite party treat recently has been good dips, like an onion dip, with crunchy ruffled chips.
Shannon
December 14, 2012 at 11:29 amBaby corns and cornichons!
Kim N.
December 14, 2012 at 10:59 amShrimp seasoned with garlic salt and pepper then wrapped in a won ton wrapper and deep fried!
Brandon
December 14, 2012 at 10:37 amBacon wrapped dates.
Natalie
December 14, 2012 at 10:12 amgarlic cheese bread
Renee
December 14, 2012 at 8:53 amI love water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and topped with cheddar cheese! Yum!
Jeanne
December 14, 2012 at 8:23 amSmoked trout on crostini with cream cheese, minced red onion and capers–that’s what I want/serve when I am celebrating. The salami looks and sounds exquisite, too! Thanks so much :-)
Nahall L
December 14, 2012 at 7:43 amClassic fondue…..it never goes out of style
Ellen
December 14, 2012 at 7:26 amPretty much the edible things are my favorites. Yes, all of them. 😄
Rachel A.
December 14, 2012 at 7:08 amHomemade spinach artichoke dip! I could eat the entire bowl!
Deeli
December 14, 2012 at 5:18 amMy all time favorite appetizer is chicken liver pate served on toasted french baguette slices – Yum :-) This salami and cheese plate certainly would be a mouth watering addition to an appetizer table!!!
dave
December 14, 2012 at 4:26 amanything to do with dips and crackers
Melissa M.
December 14, 2012 at 4:23 amFancy cheeses (goat cheese and brie are my favorites)!
Todd
December 14, 2012 at 3:53 amWe like pickled peppers stuffed with salami and cheese.
Thanks for the contest!
Janet Lei
December 14, 2012 at 1:56 amMy favorite appetizer is Soppressata andgruyere baked in puff pastry…
mona
December 13, 2012 at 8:43 pmBonda Cada Dip with vegs & hard bread. Love salami.
Laura
December 13, 2012 at 8:37 pmBacon wrapped asparagus! Cut into bite sized pieces with a little lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste? De. Li. Cious.
Christy Sorby
December 13, 2012 at 8:34 pmCheese and cracker tray!
Cynthia
December 13, 2012 at 8:14 pmSamosas!
Stacy
December 13, 2012 at 8:11 pmI love spanakopita, but that salami looks yummy!
Leslie
December 13, 2012 at 8:08 pmI enjoy hot dips with crackers.
Kelly G
December 13, 2012 at 8:05 pmcheese and crackers…can fancy it up or make it totally basic.
Pamela Joy
December 13, 2012 at 8:04 pmI loves olives and cheese.
Rekaya Gibson
December 13, 2012 at 7:56 pmI love BBQ cocktail wieners.
Amanda Thompson
December 13, 2012 at 7:39 pmI love fancy cheeses with crackers!
Emily
December 13, 2012 at 7:36 pmI can’t pick just one favorite–there are too many!! I’m a big fan of any kind of dip and crackers. :)
Kim Parrott
December 13, 2012 at 6:52 pmShrimp cocktail is my favorite holiday party appetizer – with a great remoulade sauce
Amy L
December 13, 2012 at 6:20 pmI make my version of Rumaki by wrapping water chestnuts and pineapple chunks with bacon and basting them with with a soy ginger sauce. YUM!
Amanda H
December 13, 2012 at 6:14 pmGrilled Shrimps on skewers!
Andrea G.
December 13, 2012 at 5:43 pmStuffed mushrooms!
Connie
December 13, 2012 at 3:56 pmooooo! That would be delicious with some goat cheese that is covered with dried cranberries and parsley!
Rachel
December 13, 2012 at 2:01 pmSpinach and Artichoke dip!! Oh, and fried mushrooms. Not many things in this world better than fried mushrooms!!
PS: LOVE your blog, I check it almost daily.
Carolyn
December 13, 2012 at 12:48 pmI love stuffed mushrooms. Stuffed with anything. Now I’m thinking stuffed with salami :)
Hunter
December 13, 2012 at 12:29 pmArroz con leche
Carrie
December 13, 2012 at 11:43 amA nice cheese tray for sure :)
manda kay
December 13, 2012 at 11:33 amDips… the more cheese the better.
Rachel s
December 13, 2012 at 11:18 amAll the dips! Yummmmm
Jenn Patterson
December 13, 2012 at 11:15 amWhile I think it is cheating to say cookies – I have to say if cookies are out when the appetizers are….I’m going to hit them first!
Crissy
December 13, 2012 at 11:14 amGoat Cheese with Honey over Pears!!!!
Justin
December 13, 2012 at 11:05 amCream cheese, pickle, and pastrami rollups. Jalapeno is also acceptable in them.
Krisy Wilson
December 13, 2012 at 11:02 amSome nice cheese, crackers & a glass of wine to compiment! Thanks for the opportunity!
abby
December 13, 2012 at 10:50 amhummus & pita!
Zoe
December 13, 2012 at 10:39 amThat salami looks amazing!
My new favorite is melted valveeta and a can of rotel. I know people have been making this for ages, but I just had it last year, and yum!
StephenC
December 13, 2012 at 10:38 amShrimp!!! Don’t waste time, just send me the salami.
abby
December 13, 2012 at 10:32 amRight now I’m in love with goat cheese stuffed peppadews, but I certainly love some good quality salami as well!
Jen
December 13, 2012 at 10:05 amMy mom’s homemade Chex Mix!
Justin B
December 13, 2012 at 10:03 amTartufo is always a great choice for an app, as well as crackers and good cheese.
Lindsey
December 13, 2012 at 9:59 ami love any type of crostini!
anita
December 13, 2012 at 9:52 amCheese!! I could spend all night at the cheese table!! YUMMMMMM!
Karen Amestoy
December 13, 2012 at 9:50 amIt isn’t Christmas Eve at my house unless there is a homemade jar of Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and Waverly Crackers. Ah-Maazing! Even if I don’t win, I might have to sign up for this club!
Linda N
December 13, 2012 at 9:37 amI love to make an anti-pasto platter with all sorts of meats and cheeses and jarred veggies/olives. You can make it look really Christmas-y!
Rory W
December 13, 2012 at 9:26 amCheese ball and crackers! Thanks for the chance to win!
Bobby F
December 13, 2012 at 9:26 amMy mom’s spinach dip with Colombo sourdough bread… OMG, been my favorite for as long as I can remember!!
Celeste
December 13, 2012 at 9:13 amSpinach Artichoke Dip.
Benjamin Bombard
December 13, 2012 at 8:57 amCOOKIES!
Julie Gordon
December 13, 2012 at 8:55 amSpinach cheese balls
Julia Cochran
December 13, 2012 at 8:51 amCrabbies!