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December 13, 2020
Our annual 12 days of recipes BEGINS! We excited to share our annual tradition, where we choose 12 recipes and some of our favourite products from the previous year to feature! These features make great gifts and stocking stuffers, and are must-haves for the serious cook during the holiday season!
This year, our 12 Days of Recipes contest celebrates the launch of our new online gift certificates! Available now, our new wellseasoned.ca gift certificates can be used both in store and online! Just tell us how you'll use the daily feature product, and then tag a friend on Facebook, Instagram, or comment on today's recipe below, to be entered to win a gift certificate for the value of today's featured product*! We'll be drawing names each week on Friday, so you'll have a few days to share the word!
Visit our daily recipe or our Facebook or Instagram Pages now to be entered to win! Read our contest rules below!
*Gift Certificate does not include the cost of shipping - items can be picked-up for free at the Well Seasoned store in Langley.
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. CONTEST LIMITED TO RESIDENTS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA AND PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO GIVE PERMISSION TO HAVE WELL SEASONED ADD THEIR EMAIL TO THEIR NEWSLETTER LIST.
1. Eligibility: Well Seasoned's 12 Days of Recipes 2020 Contest Series
(the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to those who sign up at the online Facebook, Instagram, or wellseasoned.ca recipe pages and who are 18 years of age as of the date of entry. The sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of British Columbia, Canada and is void where prohibited by law. Winners will receive a gift certificate the value of the product, but this does not guarantee that product will be available or in-stock when certificate is used - Well Seasoned does not guarantee stock of any Featured Item. Employees of Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store (the “Well Seasoned”) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store, as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and local laws.
3. Sweepstakes Period: Daily entries will be accepted online, with different daily prizes being awarded every Friday (until December 26th) with the contest running from December 1st 2020 and ending December 30th, 2020. Daily online entries must be received by 11:59AM PST on the day prior to the the recipe/feature product draw on Friday each week.
4. How to Enter: The Sweepstakes must be entered by submitting a post on https://Facebook.com/WellSeasonedGourmet, https://Instagram.com/WellSeasonedGourmet or on the wellseasoned.ca/recipes blog pages. The entry must fulfill all sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store. You may enter only once per prize and you must fill in the information requested (verified email address and user account). You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store.
5. Prizes: Winners will receive a gift certificate for the value of the product listed in the blog post (valued at the in-store price on the day of the raffle - no guarantee on price freezes following the sweepstakes) and will be notified of their prize by email or messenger. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Well Seasoned. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Well Seasoned’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store to use winner's name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Winner’s must pick up their prize in store, or arrange to have it picked up (after having confirmed these arrangements with Well Seasoned), or purchase shipping in their online order.
6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
7. Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of Well Seasoned. Winners will be notified via email to the email address they entered the Sweepstakes with within five (5) days following the winner selection. Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store shall have no liability for a winner's failure to receive notices due to winners' spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners' provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 15 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.
The receipt by winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT WELL SEASONED'S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER'S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
8. Rights Granted by you: By entering this content you understand that Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store, anyone acting on behalf of Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner's name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.
9. Terms: Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such case, Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store. Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.
Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by sweepstakes rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering.
Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
By entering the Sweepstakes you agree to receive email newsletters periodically from Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store. You can opt-out of receiving this communication at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.
10. Limitation of Liability: By entering you agree to release and hold harmless Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant's participation in the sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
11. Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF Canada AND British Columbia, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in British Columbia having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, other than participant's actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store Web Site. To read the Privacy Policy, https://wellseasoned.ca/pages/site-use-privacy.
13. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the winner's name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store #117-20353 64 Ave, Langley BC
. Requests must be received no later than December 30th, 2020.
14. Well Seasoned: Well Seasoned of the Sweepstakes is Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store #117-20353 64 Ave, Langley BC
December 23, 2019
Our annual 12 days of recipes continues featuring our favourite gift ideas and local producers to help you check off everyone on your list. This year, we've added a contest to our series where you can win one of the feature products by responding to a question and sharing the contest with your friends and family on social media!
This series pairs a gift idea or must-have holiday essential ingredient with a great recipe that you could write in a card to inspire your gift recipient or for you to try out for your own table this season!
On the twelfth day of recipes, we suggest you try making our Raspberry Chipotle Braised Short Ribs (see recipe here). Spiceologists creates a line of seasonings we have been carrying at Well Seasoned for a few years and we absolutely love them. The meat lover in your family will love finding a package (or a set) of these great spice rubs under their tree this year...
We're giving away a jar of Spiceologist Raspberry Chipotle Rub for in-store pick-up to one special customer who fills out today's sweepstakes form and answers the question:
What will you do with the other half bottle of wine you need to make this recipe?
We will be drawing our winner* at 11:30 AM on December 24th, 2019 and will announce it on Facebook! You can get extra entries into the contest by referring your friends to our daily recipe and product feature on social media and by email. Good luck!
December 21, 2019 1 Comment
Our annual 12 days of recipes continues featuring our favourite gift ideas and local producers to help you check off everyone on your list. This year, we've added a contest to our series where you can win one of the feature products by responding to a question and sharing the contest with your friends and family on social media!
This series pairs a gift idea or must-have holiday essential ingredient with a great recipe that you could write in a card to inspire your gift recipient or for you to try out for your own table this season!
On the eleventh day of recipes, we suggest you try making our Stovetop Orzo Bolognese (see recipe here). Looking for a gift someone who loves Italian food? Get them a pasta lovers gift pack! Our team can help you assemble a set that will work for anyone on your gift list (or you could order a gift basket and simply pick it up when it's ready!)
We're giving away a jar of Passata, Orzo Pasta & Italian Seasoning blend for in-store pick-up to one special customer who fills out today's sweepstakes form and answers the question:
Do you keep Passata in your pantry as one of your staples?
We will be drawing our winner* at 6:30 PM on December 22nd, 2019 and will announce it on Facebook! You can get extra entries into the contest by referring your friends to our daily recipe and product feature on social media and by email. Good luck!
December 20, 2019 1 Comment
Our annual 12 days of recipes continues featuring our favourite gift ideas and local producers to help you check off everyone on your list. This year, we've added a contest to our series where you can win one of the feature products by responding to a question and sharing the contest with your friends and family on social media!
This series pairs a gift idea or must-have holiday essential ingredient with a great recipe that you could write in a card to inspire your gift recipient or for you to try out for your own table this season!
On the tenth day of recipes, we suggest you try making our Kale and Butternut Strata (see recipe here). Looking for a gift for newly weds, students or someone looking to up their kitchen skills in 2019? Get them a pantry essentials gift pack! Our team can help you assemble a set that will work for anyone on your gift list (or you could order a gift basket and simply pick it up when it's ready!)
We're giving away Well Seasoned's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, some Kosher Salt & Cracked Black Pepper for in-store pick-up to one special customer who fills out today's sweepstakes form and answers the question:
What is your go-to Christmas breakfast ? A Japanese orange, 12 shortbread cookies and baileys in your coffee or the full meal deal (no judgements!)?
We will be drawing our winner* at 6:30 PM on December 20th, 2019 and will announce it on Facebook! You can get extra entries into the contest by referring your friends to our daily recipe and product feature on social media and by email. Good luck!
December 17, 2019 1 Comment
Our annual 12 days of recipes continues featuring our favourite gift ideas and local producers to help you check off everyone on your list. This year, we've added a contest to our series where you can win one of the feature products by responding to a question and sharing the contest with your friends and family on social media!
This series pairs a gift idea or must-have holiday essential ingredient with a great recipe that you could write in a card to inspire your gift recipient or for you to try out for your own table this season!
On the ninth day of recipes, we suggest you try making our Vanilla Cardamom Shortbread (see recipe here). For the baker on your list, real Vanilla Paste is a treasured ingredient that many folks have been substituting recently due to the cost. If you're looking to treat someone, Nielsen-Massey is the vanilla extract of choice at Well Seasoned. They source their products from their trusted suppliers in the world’s best regions for vanilla growing: Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti. Their products are also all-natural, kosher, GMO-free, gluten-free and allergen-free!
We're giving away a free bottle of Vanilla Paste & a jar of ground cardamom for in-store pick-up to one special customer who fills out today's sweepstakes form and answers the question:
The price of vanilla has gone through the ROOF the last couple of years, we might as well be giving away GOLD here. Have you cut back on your use or stopped using vanilla because of the price ?
We will be drawing our winner* at 6:30 PM on December 18th, 2019 and will announce it on Facebook! You can get extra entries into the contest by referring your friends to our daily recipe and product feature on social media and by email. Good luck!
December 15, 2019 1 Comment
Our annual 12 days of recipes continues featuring our favourite gift ideas and local producers to help you check off everyone on your list. This year, we've added a contest to our series where you can win one of the feature products by responding to a question and sharing the contest with your friends and family on social media!
This series pairs a gift idea or must-have holiday essential ingredient with a great recipe that you could write in a card to inspire your gift recipient or for you to try out for your own table this season!
On the eighth day of recipes, we suggest you try making our (see recipe here). Major Chef's Stock Base Pastes are made using only the finest ingredients. It will save you preparation time without sacrificing flavour. You can use them to add authentic flavour direct to a sauce or a dish and as a base for your soups, sauces, stews and casseroles.
We're giving away 1 container of Major Chicken Stock for in-store pick-up to one special customer who fills out today's sweepstakes form and answers the question:
Homemade soup is so great to have on hand this time of year, pop it out of the freezer for a quick meal. What is your favorite homemade soup?
We will be drawing our winner* at 6:30 PM on December 16th, 2019 and will announce it on Facebook! You can get extra entries into the contest by referring your friends to our daily recipe and product feature on social media and by email. Good luck!
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