Please help me win an amazing contest!

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 1:46pm

Hello! I've been a long time member of this board (I mostly read, occasionally post).

I am a semi-finalist in a culinary contest, and the winner gets a free gluten free trip to Italy! It's down to me and two other people for a finalist spot, so I need to get as many votes as I can as quickly as possible. It's a very close competition, so I'm reaching out to people however I can.

Would you be kind enough to take a moment to vote for my recipe? I would really appreciate it. The company doesn't give out your email address or sign you up for unwanted mailing lists. Voting ends this Friday, May 16th.

Here is the link to the voting page. My entry is under my name - Jessica Hanson.

http://www.jovialfoods.com/getaway/winatrip/vote

Thanks so much! I would be forever grateful!

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 8:23pm

I just voted for you. Looks like you are currently in the lead with 39%.

I realize you have to plug Jovial products in your recipe but I use other brands of canned tomatoes and EVOO and really like them, though I don't know if they work for people who require a gluten free diet. Love a good pasta sauce recipe. Will have to try it sometime. Good luck.

Updated On: 5/12/14 at 08:23 PM

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 9:41pm

Thank you so much for the vote! I really appreciate it.

[SNAFU]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 10:00pm

I voted for you as well. Good luck! Let us know how it turns out!

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/14/14 at 7:24am

Thank you!

The contest is getting close! If you haven't, please consider helping me. One vote makes a difference.

[tazber]

Posted: 5/14/14 at 8:06am

I voted for you too!

It is close.

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:57pm

Thank you for the support! It is close!

Only one more day to vote - Friday is the last day. If you haven't voted already, I would consider it a great kindness. :)

Thank you!

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:01am

It is not allowing me to vote.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:05am

VOTED. You're in the lead as of now...yippie!!!!

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:12am

Nope. I hit Submit and I get a page that says "Oops! We couldn't find the page you were looking for. Wouldn't you rather get lost in Italy?"

Updated On: 5/16/14 at 08:12 AM

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:16am

Oh no, I haven't hear of that happening! :-/ maybe try again in five minutes?

[tazber]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:20am

I voted with my gmail account last night (I had previously used my work email) and you were up by 4%.

Be sure to let us know how it turns out!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 8:20am

Girly, try do it from Google Chrome.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 9:04am

I just tried from my iPad and it said "the email entered is already in use". I'm going to assume my vote went through.

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:02pm

Yes, it should have gone through, then. Thank you!!

Update: the voting period has been extended until Sunday night. Please keep voting and sharing :) Gotta stay ahead!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:03pm

Can we vote more than once? I'll get some friends and family to vote over the weekend. I'll just post it on my FB page

[Brian07663NJ]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:08pm

Voted for you.
You are currently in the lead at 42%
Next closest is at 38%
Good luck!

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:08pm

Thank is so sweet of you! Voting is once per person, but it would be amazing if you could help get a few others to vote :)

Wow, I really appreciate it.

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:09pm

Can I just say how wonderful and supportive this community is?! You guys are great :)

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 2:23pm

You got my vote!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/16/14 at 5:09pm

Posted on my FB page, so hopefully your % will increase drastically now. Good Luck!

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/18/14 at 9:32am

Today is the last day to vote! So far I am in the lead. Thank you for all of your continuous help. You guys are amazing

[paradox_error]

Posted: 5/18/14 at 5:25pm

Up by 5%!!! You've got this!!!

[SNAFU]

Posted: 5/18/14 at 9:48pm

Damn I am holding my breath! Please let us know if you got it! I so hope so!

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 5/19/14 at 3:21pm

Voting is over!

Thank you so much to all of you who took the time to vote and share with others. I am happy to report that because of your kindness and support, I have moved up in the competition and am now a finalist eligible for the grand prize trip to Italy! I will find out July 1st if my entry won. Fingers crossed!!!

Also, please check out Jovial's website if you haven't had a chance to browse around it. It is a really wonderful company that offers some fantastic pastas, organic jarred tomatoes, organic cookies, ect, many of which are gluten free. Part of my prize for being a semi-finalist was a gift certificate to their store - can't wait to use it!

Thank you again for the support! Like I said before, this is such a wonderful community, and I am so very grateful for the kindness you have shown me. I will update you July 1st!