Congratulations to our first winner of a Girls Night out at Applebees – Kristine Landry of Plant City! How do you become our next winner? Just “like” us on Facebook and I’ll tell you how you can win every Wednesday in June, enjoy drink specials and more with just the girls! 

Would it be Kelly’s Kitchen without talking about our favorite sweet treats? I need to know where you think the best places in Tampa Bay are. Tell me where Kelly's Kitchen should make a visit. You know, the kind of place that when you walk in the door with a box of their most delectable treats, all work stops. You can send me your favorites at 949comments@coxtampa.com by Friday. I'll choose suggestion at random, and you'll win a $50 gift card to Frida's Cafe and Bakery on Ulmerton Road in Largo! Oh, and I’m happy to report back that the Cowboy and Black Bean Chili Recipe I found on www.sweetbaysupermarket.com was so over the top good, I made sure to bring some in to share with my coworkers. They’re already asking for more. Of course, since I can never leave well enough alone, I did tweak it a bit by using half Black Angus Ground Beef from Sweetbay, along with some nicely spiced Turkey Sausage I also found in the meat case at Sweetbay. Give this a try and freeze a batch. It’s beyond delicious. And what makes things even “sweeter” at Sweetbay this week, they buy one/get one free sale is on, and that includes the Smithfield All Natural Pork Chops. I’m dying to try the raspberry glaze for those. I’ll report back on my success, and you are always welcome to share yours with me.

Get a head start on a much healthier lifestyle, by joining me for the monthly health fair this Saturday at your Florida Blue Center on Westshore, right across from Westshore Mall in Tampa. I’ll be there from 10am-Noon with your chance to win $100 gift cards from Safety Harbor Spa every half hour and more! Learn how to improve your diet, and even indulge in a free, relaxing massage…if you can tear me away from them! Complete details on the monthly health fair are at www.floridablue.com.

With Father's Day coming up, take a moment this weekend, and look those family shots that you’re your heart glad when you look at you and Dad. Send one to 949comments@coxtampa.com for your chance to win a World's Greatest Dad Prize pack that will have, among other things, a special set of World’s Best Dad Tervis Tumblers! More on that soon.

Have a delicious day!