The Hip Hostess Apron Giveaway (Recipe: Peanut Butter Pancakes)

by Kristen on May 31, 2010


Post Update – The Random Number Generator winner of The Hip Hostess Apron giveaway is…. Melissa from Baking for the Boys. Congrats, Melissa! I hope you love your apron as much as I love mine!

When I was little, my parents called my Grubby Gert. I came by that nickname quite honestly, from what I’ve been told. My mom would get me bathed, all dressed up, and clean from head to toe and within a few minutes I would be a complete mess. I was a dirt magnet and loved to be grubby. You could have probably placed me in a white, clean, sterile room and I would come out covered in something from head to toe.

Over time, not a whole lot has changed. I honestly try to stay clean most of the time, but when I am in the kitchen, staying pristine is not my forte. Remember, I’m a “licker”, so I’ll often have the evidence of some kind of batter dripped on my shirt. I’ve been known to walk up to school to pick up the kids, only to get back home, look in the mirror, and discover I had flour all over me. What can I say? I get caught up in the cooking moment and work with wild abandon when I am in the kitchen.

Lucky for me, I won a gorgeous apron a few weeks ago from The Hip Hostess and now I am able to keep at least my clothes fairly clean when I am in the kitchen. My new apron is taking a bit of a beating, but that’s ok…. it looks great on, it cleans up well, and it is no worse for wear after I’m done with it for the day. The Hip Hostess Aprons are beautiful, quality sewn, and made with a lot of pride (if you don’t believe me, just look at how much care is put into the packaging and shipment of your apron to you!)

I’m excited to let you know that The Hip Hostess has offered one of Dine & Dish’s readers the chance to stay a little cleaner in the kitchen by winning one of the their Demi Style Aprons. I’m going to make it so simple for you to enter. All you have to do is head over to The Hip Hostess website, check out their Demi Style aprons, and then come back to this post and leave a comment letting me know which apron you like the best. Easy peasy.

All entries must be submitted by 11pm CST on Saturday, June 5th. I will use the random number generator to select the winning comment. You must include your email address in the form so that I can notify you if you are the winner.

I had these ingredients all over my Hip Hostess apron by the time we sat down to breakfast this morning. Peanut Butter Pancakes. Another one of those “almost too good to call breakfast” breakfast dishes! (Imagine alternating the Peanut Butter Pancakes with the Chocolate Cocoa Pancakes…. oh my yum!)

Peanut Butter Pancakes (adapted from Family Fun Magazine)

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (I ended up adding 3 additional Tbs of milk)
  • Banana slices (optional)
  • Honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
  • Maple syrup



{ 120 comments… read them below or add one }

Theresa Mullen June 4, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Love the Demi Apron – WOW – Pink Licorice. I would love to have one in my newly remodeled kitchen. How cool would I be entertaining in this – Thanks!!!

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jen c June 4, 2010 at 5:44 pm

Need me an avacado ala mode!

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Miel Abeille June 5, 2010 at 4:30 am

They are all too beautiful! If I won, it would be a tough choice, but I would want the Pink Sorbet! Gorgeous!
.-= Miel Abeille´s last blog ..Saturday Shout Out: June 5, 2010 =-.

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Becca June 5, 2010 at 5:09 am

Oooo, I simply MUST have the espresso swirl…. SO CHIC!
.-= Becca´s last blog ..Oooey Gooey Rich and Chewy! =-.

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Dona June 5, 2010 at 5:44 am

Love the Chocolate Mint!

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Heather Moses June 5, 2010 at 6:17 am

Melon Splah caught my eye !! It just looks like me. All the colors I love and very summer looking !! I’m trying our many different cookbooks to test my abilities but don’t laugh … I don’t own an Apron ! I sure need one with the mess I make though. Thanks for the chance to enter !!

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amber June 5, 2010 at 8:56 am

I love love love the yellow martini apron!
Amber**

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Cheri June 5, 2010 at 10:10 am

I love the Cherry Me. So cute!

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Julie Moore June 5, 2010 at 12:21 pm

I love the style of the denim aprons, but I am afraid my shirt needs the most protection!!! Therefore my choice is the sheath style apron in pink sorbet!

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Caroline H. June 5, 2010 at 1:53 pm

Espresso swirl is so adorable! Chocolate mint was a close 2nd :)

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Elizabeth Howard June 5, 2010 at 4:23 pm

They are all so cute, but I think the Pink Sorbet is my favorite!

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Heather @ what's blooming this week June 5, 2010 at 4:31 pm

These aprons are too cute – love the “Pink Mocha” – it would look great the next time I’m in the kitchen.
.-= Heather @ what’s blooming this week´s last blog ..Living Vicariously Through My Sister’s Garden =-.

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Becky June 5, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Love the Avocado a la mode… reminds me of the wallpaper in my grandmother’s kitchen growing up! :)

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Melanie June 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

I love the pink sorbet or the damask one. Sorry if the comment went through twice. It would’t load.

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Amy June 5, 2010 at 8:28 pm

I love the red merry mixer apron. It looks fun!

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The Purple Foodie June 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm

I love the pink Licorice one! Anything with polka dots has my attention.
.-= The Purple Foodie´s last blog ..Mango Lassi =-.

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Lauren June 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm

They’re all lovely, but I think my favourite would be the Merri Mixers one – it’s adorable :)
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Devil’s Food Cake, Gluten-Free =-.

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Jenifer June 5, 2010 at 8:44 pm

Espresso swirl would be the apron I’d want around my hips because it could hide all the chocolate smears like a champ.
.-= Jenifer´s last blog ..Hotel California… =-.

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Brandy July 9, 2010 at 8:50 am

The merry mixers one is VERY cute!

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Ashlie July 9, 2010 at 8:59 am

Oh my – they are all so cute, it is difficult to choose! But, I’m a pretty big fan of polka dots so I’ll go with pink licorice :)
Ashlie´s last [type] ..Fiesta Food for the 4th

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