Bertolli Makes it Better

Are you celebrating something big this year? Did your family gather for a big reunion? Are you celebrating a milestone anniversary? Perhaps a big birthday bash? Bertolli is hosting an exciting contest & they want to hear about your celebrations this year. We all know a celebration wouldn’t be complete without delicious food & Bertolli products play a big part in many of my party recipes! There are a few brands in my pantry that I consider “iconic”. At the top of that list: Bertolli Olive Oil.

Renowned as the world’s leading brand of olive oil, the Bertolli tradition began in 1865 in Italy in the small town of Lucca. There, Francesco and Caterina Bertolli opened a trading shop underneath the family home, where they sold olive oil.

Thank you, Francesco and Caterina, for bringing deliciousness into the homes all around the world for more than 150 years. From full-bodied to mild and sweet, the Bertolli range has an olive oil for all my cooking needs.

Salads, pasta dishes and grilled vegetables come to life with Bertolli Originale or Gentile Extra Virgin Olive Oil. For an all-purpose cooking oil for stews and sautés, I always reach for Bertolli Classico Olive Oil for its mild olive taste. And when I want a light tasting all-purpose oil with a very high smoke point (including deep frying and baking), I can trust Bertolli Delicato Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil.

And now, Bertolli introduces 100% Olive Oil Sprays! Available in Extra Virgin and Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil, these new products offer the versatility of 100% olive oil for both raw and cooked dishes, with the convenience of portion control and just 4 calories per spray. Plus, they are all natural and contain no gas propellants.

Did You Know:

– Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, in particular oleic acid, which helps keep the cardio circulatory system in good health.

– Olive oil is 77% unsaturated fat and is naturally cholesterol-free.

– Olive oil is rich in anti-oxidants that are said to provide many health benefits, including prevention of heart disease and cancer. Anti-oxidants are also said to protect us from free radicals, thus helping to fight the cell aging process.

– One serving of Bertolli extra virgin olive oil provides 12% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin E.

Looking for recipe inspiration? Try these Brie, Pear and Pecan Crostini or indulge in Shrimp Pad Thai. Wow your guests with Mussels Provencal. You can find these recipes, plus smart cooking tips, online at bertolli.ca. Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, in particular oleic acid, which helps keep the cardio circulatory system in good health. Unsaturated fats help maintain the body’s arterial elasticity and positively affect the “good” cholesterol (HDH).

Of course, if there’s one thing Bertolli is synonymous with, it’s preparing celebratory meals! Whether it’s an intimate gathering at your place or a wedding reception for hundreds, good food – especially good food cooked with Bertolli Olive Oil – plays an integral part. This season, Bertolli wants to know what you’re celebrating, with a chance to WIN 1 of 3 cash prizes of $5000!

Simply share a picture or submit a written description of an event you are celebrating, or have already celebrated, this year to www.bertolli150.ca. You’ll then be entered for a chance to win 1 of 3 cash prizes of $5000 to make your next celebration even better! If you’re stuck or need a little reminder, you can even access a drop-down list of suggestions to get those creative juice flowing. You can also take a look at what everyone else is celebrating in Bertolli’s gallery, and don’t forget to share the contest with your friends – maybe they’ll invite you to their celebration!

And… you can ENTER DAILY for extra chances to WIN!

So, feeling lucky? Enter the Bertolli Makes it Better sweepstakes today! Just for entering, we’ve got a super special BONUS prize to give away – $250 in cash to a very lucky Canadian!

Here’s what you need to do: enter the sweepstakes above. Then, using the same e-mail address you used to enter the promotion, enter to win $250 via the giveaway form below. Entries are limited to one per sweepstakes entry, per household, per day. Remember, you can only earn entries for this bonus prize after you’ve submitted your official entry in the Bertolli Makes it Better sweepstakes.

Good luck! And, to everyone celebrating events and milestones, big and small – Congratulations!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Congratulations Jane R!

*Disclosure: I was compensated for this post; however, all opinions expressed here are my own.