Relaunch, Nutella Brownies, and a Giveaway!

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

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On my Facebook page and Twitter I’ve been teasing you all about big changes coming to this blog. The day is finally here and I’m excited to show you guys the new 52 Kitchen Adventures. If you’re reading this via email or RSS feed, click here so you can see for yourself…

Have you come over yet? Good.

Welcome to the new 52 Kitchen Adventures!

 

What do you think? The talented Kelly Sauer chose my site to win a design giveaway on her blog. (The best prize I’ve ever won!) She started from scratch and designed a clean, beautiful new site for me. It’s such an upgrade from the images I had put together with my extremely limited design abilities.

To thank Kelly, I made Nutella brownies and mailed them to her house. Her son especially enjoyed them - she caught him sneaking almost the whole batch the day after they arrived!

These brownies are incredibly fudgy and rich. If you prefer fudgy brownies over cake-like brownies, you have to try this simple recipe. And if there is a chocolate or Nutella lover on your shopping list, these would make a great homemade gift. Wrap them up with a pretty ribbon and you have an easy present that they will certainly enjoy.

Speaking of presents, this month also marks the 2nd birthday of 52 Kitchen Adventures! I couldn’t let the relaunch and anniversary go by without a celebration. To celebrate, I’m giving away a $50 gift card to Amazon.com. You could use it to finish up holiday shopping – or, even better, treat yourself to something on your own wish list.

Here are a few ideas off my own wish list. You could get…

An immersion blender

A fancy French press

A cool rolling pin with removable discs so you always get your dough to the right thickness

Or maybe a cute pair of booties

To enter, all you have to do is one (or more) of the options in the Rafflecopter widget below. You can tweet once a day for additional entries (that’s why it’s worth 1 entry instead of 2). Good luck!



a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Recipe:

Nutella Brownies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 3/4 cup flour
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8″x8″ baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt to bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in Nutella and stir until mixture is creamy. Add flour and stir until just combined.
Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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99 Responses to “Relaunch, Nutella Brownies, and a Giveaway!”
  1. amy marantino writes:
    No. 1 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:19 am

    these brownies look terrific

  2. Julie writes:
    No. 2 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Cute new design!

  3. Amber writes:
    No. 3 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I love the new design!

  4. Jackie writes:
    No. 4 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I love the new blog! I am totally with you in the sense that I am awful with the design of my own cooking blog. You’re newly revamped website is giving me some inspiration!

  5. Stephanie (@ Life Tastes Like Food) writes:
    No. 5 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I JUST bought a jar of nutella last night. Making these this week! Thanks for the recipe, and I love your new design, Steph! :)

  6. Jen @ A Touch of Lovely writes:
    No. 6 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am

    LOVE the new design. And it just so happens that I just returned from the store, where I bought a huge container of Nutella! Score.

  7. Lauren writes:
    No. 7 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I love it Stephanie!! So so cute :)

  8. Danica writes:
    No. 8 — December 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    YAY STEPH CUTE BLOG! It is so sunny and adorable in here.

    I have to say, the aeropress is even better than the fancy french press. We got one and it makes the best coffee ever. And it only takes 40 seconds to make once you have the coffee ground and whatnot.

    Also, what is up with the fashion industry? I forgive them for calling a pair of pants “a pant” and then they go and call those things “booties”.

  9. Annie S. writes:
    No. 9 — December 14th, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    I love the redesign! And the ideas for self-gifting!

    I am totally going to make those brownies, post-haste! (Actually, I want to use the new Faux-Nutella from Trader Joe’s — it is almond and chocolate instead of hazelnut and chocolate. I will let you know how it goes!)

  10. Amanda Thompson writes:
    No. 10 — December 14th, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Very cute ~ love the new look!

  11. Andrea D. writes:
    No. 11 — December 14th, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I like how you updated your blog. It looks very good. It looks very streamlined and professional. :)

  12. Karen writes:
    No. 12 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I love the new design. Very clean :)

  13. Kristin writes:
    No. 13 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    New design looks good!

  14. Kevin writes:
    No. 14 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Clean design. Well done.

  15. Heidi @ Food Doodles writes:
    No. 15 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Your new design is gorgeous! And your brownies look fantastic. I am all about fudgy brownies :D

  16. LauraT writes:
    No. 16 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Looks awesome! Congrats on your 2nd blogversary too :)

  17. Alane writes:
    No. 17 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I love the new look & those brownies are making my mouth water because I love fudgey brownies & nutella!

  18. Lori Stilger writes:
    No. 18 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary of blogging! I like the look – it shows off your photos well. Merry Christmas!

  19. Cindy B. writes:
    No. 19 — December 14th, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    I LOVVVVVVVVVVVE Nutella !!! I have to hide it from myself !! BTW Congratulation !

  20. Lynn writes:
    No. 20 — December 14th, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Woohoo!!! Very nice new look, easy to get around. You hit a home run ;-)

  21. Heidie G writes:
    No. 21 — December 14th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Great new design!

  22. karef writes:
    No. 22 — December 14th, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    yummy brownies, and nice new page

  23. Vicki writes:
    No. 23 — December 14th, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Looks great, Stephanie!! Congrats on your 2nd Anniversary!!

  24. Michelle writes:
    No. 24 — December 14th, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    The new site looks great! Happy blog birthday. :-)

  25. Erin writes:
    No. 25 — December 14th, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    The site looks great, Steph! Felicitations! I always love color…perhaps adding a bit to make it more festive?

  26. denise r writes:
    No. 26 — December 14th, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    very clea… congrats, stephanie and many more years to blog !!!!

  27. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts writes:
    No. 27 — December 14th, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Love the new blog design. Your pictures look amazing, and it is easy to get around! I am in LOVE with these brownies though! Nutella and a fudgy brownie together? That is like heaven!

  28. Candie Yoder writes:
    No. 28 — December 14th, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Nice design!

  29. megan writes:
    No. 29 — December 14th, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Sleek, simple and beautiful.

    Congratulations on the second anniversary!

  30. Kelly writes:
    No. 30 — December 14th, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Ooo your brownies look delicious and this is such a fabulous giveaway! :) I also love the new blog design!!

  31. Donna B. writes:
    No. 31 — December 14th, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    love it! :)

  32. Jennifer @ Giveaways and More writes:
    No. 32 — December 14th, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Love the new design! It’s so much cleaner and easier on the eyes!

  33. Judy writes:
    No. 33 — December 14th, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Like the new design and the brownies look (and sound) delicious.

  34. Ashley writes:
    No. 34 — December 14th, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    I like the new design. I’m a big fan of “simple” blog designs.

  35. kelly baca writes:
    No. 35 — December 14th, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    love love love the new design!!! <3

  36. emily williams writes:
    No. 36 — December 14th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Great new blog design!

  37. Catherine writes:
    No. 37 — December 14th, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    The design is gorgeous. I love it!

  38. Allison C writes:
    No. 38 — December 14th, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Love the new look! Looks modern and fresh!

  39. Veronica @ Café con Leche writes:
    No. 39 — December 14th, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Im new to your site! but i loOoOove nutella! :)

  40. Melissa @ Best Friends For Frosting writes:
    No. 40 — December 14th, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    The new re-design looks great! Congratulations to you Stephanie!

  41. Crystal writes:
    No. 41 — December 14th, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Love the new design! Very sleek and modern. :)

  42. Alexandria writes:
    No. 42 — December 14th, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    These look great and the blog is lovely. I’m going to make these for my boyfriend!

  43. Jesica @ Pencil Kitchen writes:
    No. 43 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    I am definitely the chewy type of brownie… but this recipe is absolutely divine….The new design looks delicate, clean and organized. Absolutely love the green fonts for the tabs. If only i can get my blog revamped too :)

  44. Gon writes:
    No. 44 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    I like the new look!

  45. Rachel L-E writes:
    No. 45 — December 14th, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    The new design is lovely! It looks almost like a menu at a nice restaurant.

  46. Kelly writes:
    No. 46 — December 15th, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Page design looks clean and stylish–I like it.

  47. Tulika writes:
    No. 47 — December 15th, 2011 at 12:34 am

    I’m new to your blog but everything I’ve seen so far looks beautiful and very user friendly. Happy Blog Anniversary and Congratulations on the relaunch!

  48. Megan C. writes:
    No. 48 — December 15th, 2011 at 5:15 am

    Very nice!

  49. Kathleen writes:
    No. 49 — December 15th, 2011 at 5:24 am

    I am leaving Italy in 2 days and cannot wait to go home and make these nutella brownies. They will be a fun reminder of my time here!

  50. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family writes:
    No. 50 — December 15th, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Oh this is indeed gorgeous. What a fantastic prize to have one. I really do love it.

  51. Jenne writes:
    No. 51 — December 15th, 2011 at 6:11 am

    The new design is very clean and seamless. I like it!

  52. jeannette writes:
    No. 52 — December 15th, 2011 at 6:18 am

    i LOVE the web design and layout. great giveaway. thanks for the chance :)

  53. Jennifer @ Mother Thyme writes:
    No. 53 — December 15th, 2011 at 6:24 am

    New fan! So happy to have found your site, its beautiful. I love Nutella Brownies, one of my favorites. Looking forward to following your delicious recipes. :)

  54. Megan writes:
    No. 54 — December 15th, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Love nutella brownies of any sort! Yum! And I like the new design!

  55. Melissa's Antiques writes:
    No. 55 — December 15th, 2011 at 7:55 am

    I am loving the new layout. very fresh and clean.

  56. Lea writes:
    No. 56 — December 15th, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Love the new look! But what I love even more are these delicious looking brownies! Can’t wait to make some! :)

  57. Brittany R writes:
    No. 57 — December 15th, 2011 at 9:00 am

    These brownies look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try them out.

  58. Sue D. writes:
    No. 58 — December 15th, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Looks good! Thank you for the chance!

  59. Melissa@IWasBornToCook writes:
    No. 59 — December 15th, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Love it!

  60. Stefani writes:
    No. 60 — December 15th, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Love the new design! So clean and easy to use! && I loooove nutella. Will be making these soon!

  61. Jacqui writes:
    No. 61 — December 15th, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Great new design!

  62. Andrea writes:
    No. 62 — December 15th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    I LOVE the new design. So clean and professional! I also love the look of those brownies. Mmmmmmmmmm. Thanks for offering this giveaway! The ideas you gave of what to buy are PERFECT. Love ‘em.

  63. Kari writes:
    No. 63 — December 15th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    The website looks great. Congratulations on 2 years!

  64. Elyse @The Cultural Dish writes:
    No. 64 — December 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    This is such a great giveaway and post! Your brownies sound so dangerously good!!! I love your logo too btw with the spatula – very cute!

  65. kathy writes:
    No. 65 — December 15th, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Love your page!!

  66. aMELIA writes:
    No. 66 — December 15th, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    making these for my friend’s graduation party! I LOVE nutella!

  67. Jenny writes:
    No. 67 — December 15th, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Such a sleek and pretty site!

  68. sharyce writes:
    No. 68 — December 15th, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Love iT

  69. Jessica writes:
    No. 69 — December 15th, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Love the site and the nutella brownies!

  70. Jenn@Baking Jenn's Blog writes:
    No. 70 — December 15th, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Your blog is beautiful!

  71. Baker Street writes:
    No. 71 — December 15th, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    The brownie looks divine!

  72. Baker Street writes:
    No. 72 — December 15th, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    I like you on FB!

  73. Baker Street writes:
    No. 73 — December 15th, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    and I tweeted about the giveaway!

  74. Katie Marie writes:
    No. 74 — December 16th, 2011 at 4:07 am

    Can’t wait to make those brownies.

  75. Homemade Gifts for a Chocolate Lover on a Diet | 52 Kitchen Adventures writes:
    No. 75 — December 16th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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  76. Cel. M writes:
    No. 76 — December 16th, 2011 at 11:57 am

    That french press is so cute! It makes me want to drink coffee and work on a jigsaw puzzle.

  77. Kelly writes:
    No. 77 — December 16th, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Love the redesign! Also, nutella brownies GET IN MY MOUTH.

  78. joy writes:
    No. 78 — December 16th, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    the brownies and the blog both look great!

  79. Leah writes:
    No. 79 — December 16th, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Love the new design!

  80. Mindy writes:
    No. 80 — December 16th, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    The new design is crisp, clean and easy to read.

  81. Andrea writes:
    No. 81 — December 17th, 2011 at 7:24 am

    I usually read your posts via e-mail, but I really like this new design! It has a clean organized feel to it!

  82. Rust writes:
    No. 82 — December 17th, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I like it! Clean, crisp, neat, easy to navigate!

  83. Deana writes:
    No. 83 — December 17th, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Found you through Tastespotting, made the chocolate meringue kisses, soo good! Also liked you on FB and subscribe to your email!!! Great site, can’t wait to try out more of your recipes.

  84. Kat writes:
    No. 84 — December 17th, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    OMG I am now following your blog…and I hope to make these nutella brownies soon! xx

  85. Casey writes:
    No. 85 — December 18th, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Love the new design! very clean, cute, and modern!

  86. Amy L writes:
    No. 86 — December 18th, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I like your blog design. The pictures are beautiful, and the layout isn’t too “busy” like so many other blogs.

  87. Emily @ Life on Food writes:
    No. 87 — December 18th, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I love the design. I think that is an awesome giveaway.

  88. Glenda writes:
    No. 88 — December 18th, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Oh my word, I just discovered Nutella!! I am so excited about making these brownies!

  89. Yocelyn Suarez writes:
    No. 89 — December 18th, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Oh my goodness! They look delicious, and those booties are to die for!

  90. Yocelyn Suarez writes:
    No. 90 — December 18th, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I love the new design, quite sleek and chic

  91. emmmie writes:
    No. 91 — December 18th, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Really simple, just the way I like it.

  92. Justine writes:
    No. 92 — December 18th, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    You have inspired me to break out my slow cooker!

  93. ikkinlala writes:
    No. 93 — December 19th, 2011 at 6:24 am

    The new blog design looks great! Congratulations on two years!

  94. Carla writes:
    No. 94 — December 19th, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Can’t wait to try the Nutella brownies. Thanks so much!

  95. Vickie Ngo-Harris writes:
    No. 95 — December 19th, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    I need to try this recipe because I LOVE nutella!!!!

  96. Becca from It's Yummilicious writes:
    No. 96 — December 22nd, 2011 at 5:04 am

    I am a HUGE Nutella fan, as well as a fudgy brownie lover, so I am SUPER excited to make these fantastic looking brownies!

    By the way, I own that rolling pin with the removable discs, and I absolutely LOVE it! Definitely worth the money!

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  98. MAK writes:
    No. 98 — March 12th, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Brownies arrived today. Thank you very much. Our entire office floor is enjoying it.
    Thanks again

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