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I’m so excited about all of my giveaways this month. I hope you have enjoyed them as well. Today is one I hope you are going to LOVE!
How does a Jo Tote, of your choice, sound to you? (And might I mention here this giveaway is for everyone, not just US Residents!!!)
Have you seen Jo Totes? These are only the most stylish camera bags/purses ever! My husband does not like me spending money on purses. He doesn’t understand the seasonal-ness of a purse. But how could he argue a camera bag? A camera bag with tons of pockets, and padding? Plus, they are totally customizable. You move the pads around to fit your camera, your lenses, etc!
Jo Totes provide a fashionable way for women to safely carry their camera bodies and lenses, along with regular purse items, every day—whether it be to a photo shoot, while traveling, or just while out on a regular day. Jo Totes was generous enough to provide me a bag to review! I chose the Black Gracie model, and absolutely LOVE it. I not only carry my Nikon D3000 with my 18-55mm lens, but also everything else a mom of 4 kids would carry. Wallet, lip gloss, water bottle, Luna bars (usually 3-4…never know who is hungry after sports practice), day planner, and all the other loose articles that make their way into my purse!
And guess what? It’s going to be PERFECT when I go to my very first blogging conference next year. Yep, I finally signed up for a conference…BlogHer Food in Austin, TX. I’m so excited about going. Except I have one big fear. That nobody will know me! I’d like to think I’ve made some friends in this great big blogging world, but will they recognize me? Will YOU know me and say hello if you’re going too? I’m such a shy person in real life. Seriously, I am. The conference is over 6 months away and I’m already getting nervous, haha!
So if you go to BlogHer Food, I’ll be the one carrying the ever so stylish Black Gracie Jo Tote, smiling awkwardly.
What I’m not shy or awkward about is cookies!
Pistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Pudding cookies, to be exact! These were amazing. And the pudding keeps these cookies soft, forever…or until the last one gets eaten!
I happen to love Pistachios. Some of my favorite treats include the following recipes…
Pistachio Fudge: Creamy fudge with Pistachio Pudding topped with a Dark Chocolate Ganache
Pistachio Rice Krispie Treats: Chewy Krispie Treats with Pistachio Pudding topped with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
Watergate Cake: A delicious layer cake with Pistachio Pudding, Coconut, and Pecans
Moist Pistachio pudding cookies with craisins and white chocolate!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 box (3.4oz) pistachio instant pudding mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
- 2 cup white chocolate morsels
- 1/3 cup pistachios, shells removed and chopped
Instructions
- Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in the pudding mix, eggs and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix until combined. Fold in cranberries, white chocolate and nuts. Drop by tablespoon onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes. Makes 40 cookies. ENJOY.
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**Shugary Sweets was provided a Jo Tote to review, there was no other compensation awarded. All opinions are my own!
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I have wanted a Jo Totes forever – seriously have had my eye on so many of their bags for years!! Fabulous giveaway and I I can’t even say which bag I’d pick…all of them! Love.their.bags!!!
Good luck Averie! I absolutely LOVE my Jo Tote!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pistachio Pudding Cookies and a Jo Tote Giveaway
Thanks for this giveaway and the pudding cookie look so YUMMY! I would pick the Gracie Creige bag love them!
Pamela recently posted..Book Review ~ Unstoppable
Oh my do I love those. I just came back from a trip in Asia and a Jo Tote would have been perfect. What a great giveaway!
Helene recently posted..Bavarian Apple Torte
I LOVE the Georgia Herringbone bag! Sooo pretty.
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life recently posted..Switzerland, Part 3
The Gracie in mint
I would pick the Betsy in either teal or black.
I would choose the Gracie bag.
I would choose the chocolate colored bag……yummmmm chocolate!
haha, this made me chuckle! My mind goes to chocolate too
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pistachio Pudding Cookies and a Jo Tote Giveaway
The bags all look super cute! I like the Rose ones
I would choose the Georgia Plaid bag.
I love pistachios and I am so excited to be trying these out.
Great site and recipes…looks like a great tote too…
If I won, I would choose Rose Raspberry.
Tough decision! I love the Gracie Greige! thanks for the giveaway!
I would choose the Gracie Teal!
I would pick Betsy in Teal!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner recently posted..Grandma Parker’s Southern Cream Cookies
I would love to have a bag that would hold all my “stuff” and a camera!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies
I would chose the Georgia Plaid!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Wow, what an awesome giveaway! I don’t know which one I’d choose, though the sugarplum is awfully cute! Oh, and I’ll be smiling awkwardly at BlogHer, also; we can be shy together!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Skinny Eggnog Pie {With a Gingersnap Crust}
Yay!!! Can’t wait to meet all my blog friends in real life!!! I’ll be looking for you!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pistachio Pudding Cookies and a Jo Tote Giveaway
I would love the rose in teal!
Mandy’s Recipe Box recently posted..Butter Spritz Cookies
Oh my goodness these look so good! I’m stopping by from Voiceboks & i hope your having a great Sunday!
Nikki recently posted..{Meet Andrea from No Doubt Learning}
Gracie in Mint.
I like the Rose Raspberry.
Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom recently posted..30 + Gifts from the Kitchen
I would chose the Allison Mustard. I have been looking for a nice mustard purse to wear with my cranberry coat.
BTW, I’m new to your blog! I am going to look around some more!
Julie recently posted..Curbside trash into treasure
Julie,
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here! Feel free to lurk around, I don’t have anything hiding in the shadows!!!
I love pistachios too!! I just made candied pistachios for a salad and they were so good!!!
Cathy @ Noble Pig recently posted..Brined Lemon-Herb Aioli Style Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
Cathy, candied pistachios? That sounds good! Never thought to do that!
I like Betsy in Chocolate!
Kara D recently posted..Homemade Hostess Cupcakes Copycat Recipe
I really like the Millie. I love the Sugarplum color. Pewter is so nice–no wonder it is sold out! I never heard of Jo Totes and what a fabulous idea.
If I won I would choose a Rose Pewter bag!
I love the Betsy in Mustard!! Your cookies sound so lovely!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos recently posted..Seasonal Inspiration: 12-01-12
Love it….I think I’d pick the black one,but love them all…
I would choose the Betsy in Mustard! Super cute!
Love pistachios! And I love these bags! I have been looking for a stylish camera bag/purse FOREVER! {OK, not really forever, but a few years} I would totally want either the Missy or Gracie in Mint or the Rose in Moss. But they’re all so cute!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life recently posted..Twelve Days of Christmas Series #8
Love these bags! I think I would choose the Missy in black.
I would pick the Rose Raspberry for my best friend!
I love those totes! The red one is probably my favorite! Or maybe the black
We will be smiling awkwardly together…so I think that means we will be confident because there is strength in numbers:-) My eye is on the teal Betsy!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Lemon Cheesecake Cake
Can’t wait to smile awkwardly with you
And of course you’d pick teal…just wasn’t sure which one!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pistachio Pudding Cookies and a Jo Tote Giveaway
WANT!!! I think I’ve entered almost every JoTotes giveaway that I’ve seen. I love the Rose bag in Pewter. So pretty!
Karyn – Pint Sized Baker recently posted..Candy Cane Pudding Trifles + Linky Party
OMG the pink one. TOTALLY. I loooove purses – I’ve had to curb my addiction just a little bit, but you’re right. I totally need a camera bag.
And these cookies – well. Pudding cookies. SO I LOVE THEM.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Funfetti Marshmallows
Ooh, I am SO excited to meet you at BHF next June! I promise I’ll recognize you and hang out with you–as long as you like me! hehe. I am loving these cookies and your love for pistachios seems to be just as strong as my own
and those bags are TOO. CUTE. I’ve had my DSLR for over a year now and I have no camera bag, so I’d love the Gracie one! SO ADORABLE.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Ultimate Chocolate Roundup: Happy Birthday, Alex!
Yeah! meeting in real life, very excited! Good luck winning a bag
Great recipes!!! Excited to try many of them. If I win … I would LOVE the yellow/gold handbag.
Thanks for sharing!
Jody
I like the Noir tote.
I am a fan of the Georgia Plaid bag.
Love the Millie Sugarplum…thanks for the “introduction” to Jo Totes!
I would choose one of the Georgia Nauticals bags!
Love pistachio and love the bags
I like Rose Shugarplum
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The Gracie
Love the Betsy teal! All your goodies look so good!
Stylish camera bags, that thought that was an oxymoron! Running to the site right now but I would love to win one!!
I know! I carry this bag everywhere, I love it!!!
I would choose the Gracie!!!
the bags are so cute…you cookies looks so good. i am going to make a batch to try it out.
Let me know what you think! They’re so moist, and delish!
What a brilliant giveaway, thank you! The Betsy in Teal is one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen. The colour is my absolute favourite, and it’s such a practical AND attractive design – two things I find important in a bag. Most of all, it looks like it would be really comfortable to wear – just what I’m looking for! This would definitely be the one I’d pick
I would pick the Betsy in Black!!!! This is on my Christmas Wish List!! Thank you for the chance….
Gracie in green
I do like the black Gracie, but I saw another black not see the name. It is very nice though. Thanks!!!!
I would love the Rose Raspberry
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm cookies!!! As long as the bag is purple Im happy!
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What a terrific giveaway! Picking a favorite is a tough decision….I love them all!
love your blog….love the prize
I am a big fan of yours on FB and as I buy my gift for my husband to give me this would be ideal…thank you for your recipes and your give a away.
Beverley xoxo
Thanks for being my fan
Glad you stopped over to enter the giveaway…good luck!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pistachio Pudding Cookies and a Jo Tote Giveaway
I would choose the Georgia Herringbone.
those purses/camera bags are too cute!!!
These totes are adorable!! Wish I was going to the BlogHer conference too….you will have a great time, I’m sure!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate recently posted..the wedding: ceremony and reception
I like the Betsy. Great Looking totes.
I would choose the noir tote
I love the Betsy bag. I’m torn between playing it safe and getting black or being bold and getting teal.
I would LOVE the Georgia nautical. So cute!
Amy Q recently posted..Polka Dot Nails
If I won (and I can enter, yeah!) I would pick the Gracie Mustard bag!
Liz recently posted..Chocolate Stout Cake with Forty Creek Cream Icing
I love the Rose Raspberry bag.
Love the Betsy bag! The chocolate color is very versatile.
I would choose the Missy Mint bag!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Gingerbread Scones
Allison Black is practical, but Georgia Herringbone is SO CUTE! Love them all.
Love them all, but the Gracie Mustard bag would be my choice.
I want the Gracie in MINT. it looks like it would fit my camera and lenses and laptop!
Kristina recently posted..chili lime pistachio butter
Ooh…those are purty! I think I’d pick the Gracie Teal.
I love the red Gracie! That would definitely be my first choice.
I like the Rose Black. So cute!
Black messenger tweed looking one
The tote would make a great gift for me!! lol Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Rose raspberry would be great!
Sarah C. recently posted..Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Missy in chocolate.
Love the Betsy Teal.
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First things first, My hubby adores pistachio pudding so these just went on my baking list. I’ve never even had it before but I love pistachios. and with Cranberries and white chocolate, well yes please! As for the Jo Tote, these are the most awesome bags, I’ve had one on my christmas wish list but so far, hubby hasn’t taken the hint. I love the Georgia with the pin stripes but do see it as available, only in the preview.
The purple!
I’m always game for a good cookie! Oh and I’d totally want the Allison – it’s the size I’ve been looking for!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel recently posted..On The 1st Day of Christmas…A Silpat and Roul’Pat Giveaway!
What great bags. I would pick the Rose Raspberry.
I wish I could go to a conference…someday! I am super shy too, so that is one of my concerns. And I love pudding in cookies (I made some today too), hubby is a huge pistachio fan!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts recently posted..Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookies #ChristmasWeek #ChocolateParty
I love Rose Marigold! So dainty and lovely!
I’ve never heard of Jo Totes. heading to their site now to check them out!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork recently posted..Creamy Mushroom Chowder with Bacon
The brown messenger bag is beautiful!
Milie sugarplum…please!
I wish I could go to the blogher event in Texas but I don’t think it is in the cards for me. I am going on my firsttrip to Hawaii & a Jo bag would be really nice for the trip.
I would totally trade it to go to Hawaii!!! FUN!
I know I am excited….we have a snorkeling class scheduled. Cannot wait.
I love all the colors! Teal and mint, oh my.
Love the cookies and Tote giveaway! Especially the yellow one.
I have wanted a Jo-Totes for ever! hope I win one…any one of them. I’m not picky
I would choose the Allison in black.
Ohhh I LOVE the Rose bags! I can’t decide what color I like better, my top three are the Raspberry, Marigold and Teal.
Brandi recently posted..Family Traditions with Lipton Tea & Honey
Oh dear. Pistachio is one of my major weaknesses. Looks like I’m filing this recipe away to make in the near future. So many sweets and so little time!
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All of this looks yummy and I love the rose coral bag.
I would pick rose teal bag!
Jenne recently posted..No Shave November – Mustache Cookies
There are so many cute options but when it comes to bags I tend to stick with black.
I love the Noir Tote.
Oh how exciting! I just bought a new camera and I so need a cute bag for it! Hopefully, the other Ohio girl is the lucky winner!! If I won, I would choose the Betsy Black or the Missy Black -love them all so hard to choose!
Amy recently posted..A sneak peek at what’s coming up this week…..
Gracie Black
I like the Rose Coral
I’ve been trying to win on of these bad boys FOREVER!!
Ashton @ Something Swanky recently posted..Easy Cinnabon Donuts
Wowza! LOVE their bags. My Canon would love to call Betsy in chocolate home!! Thank ya’ll for the awesome chance!!
P/S you take delicious foody photos.
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Awww thank you Melanie! Good luck!
I have been hinting at my hubs for one of these FOREVER! Thanks to both lovely you & Jo Totes!
Millie & I would be great pals!!
How can I choose just one? I had never heard of these before and now I feel like I can’t live without one! LOL
I like the Georgia Herringbone
I love anything red!
I love the Gracie & Allison bags
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Gracie Mint bag!!!
So I think I am the odd man out here but I totally love the Mustard Yellow Gracie, I am digging the color yellow right now!
Jill Perry recently posted..Candy Cane Crisps & 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d probably choose the Millie Pewter!
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty recently posted..Embarrassing Pictures of Me, or Why I Wish I Could’ve Used Invisalign!
I like the millie, but they all are nice.
I am in LOVE with the Betsy in Mustard.
Amanda Freeman recently posted..RD Cooks – Crazy Good BBQ Chicken Pizza
Nothing like waiting to the last minute to enter, right? I’ve been meaning to pop on over since I read the post in my reader but your facebook post just reminded me.
I would pick the Missy Mint bag. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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