Thank You Meal Maker with Buddig

This post is sponsored by Budding but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

We all have a “Meal Maker” that we can say thank you to, that has impacted our lives.  I have a goodly heritage with a mom, grandmother, aunts and great aunts who truly are some of the best cooks there are.  With that heritage I can say I’ve learned from some of the BEST when it comes to making a home cooked meal to set on the table for my family.  Whether it’s homemade biscuits with our favorite strawberries and cream or it’s the fresh vegetables cooked from the garden.  I truly can say thank you to those Meal Makers who have taught me so well by example.

Thank You Meal Maker with Buddig

One of our favorites was always a picnic on a gorgeous day or when we were traveling distances to see family.  I want to share a favorite Apricot Chipotle Spread Recipe we use to change up the typical sandwich at lunch and we hope you enjoy!

Apricot Chipotle Spread Recipe

1/2 c. dried apricots
1/4 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 c. Mayonaise
1/2 can chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce
2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions
1 Tbsp. adobo sauce from can

1- Combine apricots, hot water and lime juice. Let stand for 15 minutes – drain and pat dry, coarsely chop.
2- Stir together mayo, peppers, onions and adobo sauce. Mix and cover to chill.
** I cut back on my peppers (also I remove the seeds) and the sauce – I adjust it to our personal taste because it can potentially get very hot! Just warning you!!

Who is the “Meal Maker” in your life that you can say thank you to?  You have the ability to say thank you to those who have impacted your life by entering the 75th Anniversary Buddig sweepstakes.  Buddig is giving customers the opportunity to win up to $75,000 worth of prizes where you can create a one-minute online video and submit on the Buddig website.  You will enter under the Submit Your Story tab and each submission will be eligible to win up to $25,000.  Winners will be selected by the authenticity of your story, context relevance, audience appeal, quality of your video and by the number of votes your video receives.

Sweepstakes Giveaway Details: 

• Grand Prize Winner – One lucky winner will be awarded $25,000 and will receive an additional product “Prize Pack” at $125 value.
• First Prize – Four candidates will receive $7,500.
• Second Prize – 20 candidates will receive $750.
• Additional Prizes – Throughout the 13-week promotion, five candidates will be selected to receive $75 each week.

Candidates must be 18 years or older at the time of entry. The promotion is open to applicants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is limited to one submission per household. The deadline for submission is Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. To upload your video or get more information, be sure to visit www.thankyou.buddig.com 

Buddig is owned and operated by third generation Buddig Family members in Homewood, Illinois, and fourth generation family members are also joining the organization. They are known for convenient and affordable meats, offering the best quality of thin-sliced lunchmeat to communities across America. The family-owned company would like to extend its gratitude to everyone who has made more than just a sandwich, by feeding bellies and bringing family closer together. Carl Buddig and Company celebrates 75 years of feeding family traditions by paying tribute to the “Meal Makers”.

So what are you waiting for… Make a video and thank the ‘meal makers’ that have impacted your life!