Here I am now, officially eating my words.  Surprise - Dad was right, and so was Miss Shoemaker for teaching us a skill so valuable in life.  I think of her often when I have a jam-packed calendar (which, like most of us these days, seems to be daily!).

It’s amazing how teachers influence our lives both in and out of the classroom, and for years into the future.  I think that’s why our Teacher of the Year Awards have been so popular!  Last year, we received over 500 nominations for area teachers, not surprising given all the hard work they do each and every day shaping the lives of our kids.

So, do you or your kids have a “Miss Shoemaker” that you want to thank?  Nominate them to win FREE meals!  Take it from one of last year’s winners, it’s a wonderful way to show your appreciation:

We’ll be taking nominations throughout the month of March.  On April 3rd, we’ll announce the top nominees and let you (and everyone you know) vote for your favorite teacher.  Five deserving teachers will each win a FREE 8-meal session! We’ll surprise the winners during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7, 2010).

Last I heard, Miss Shoemaker was still teaching at my high school.  At my reunion next year, I think I’ll seek her out and say thanks for the gift she gave me 14 years ago.  Perhaps I’ll even bring her some Let’s Dish! meals to show my appreciation!

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Thanks Megan, for helping us spread the word.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Here’s an excerpt of her review:

My sister and I don’t typically share the same tastes so we weren’t able to split each of the meals. Instead we both tried out two dishes. My sister dished up some black bean and spinach enchiladas as well as a shrimp and orzo dish. She cooked up her enchiladas at home first and had rave reviews saying how tasty there were, especially since they were a vegetarian dish (she’s a big meat lover). Next came the shrimp and orzo dish. I thought she was going to go back to Let’s Dish immediately and order just 4 dishes of the shrimp and orzo! She had nothing but tasty “yums” and good things to say about this dish.

I ordered the Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries which I cooked up at home first. Oh…my…gosh! The flavor and juiciness of the chicken was beyond words. I still have half of the dish frozen in my freezer but I’m waiting for someone special to visit me so I can cook it up and wow them with my fabulous culinary skills!  Next I cooked up the Mahi Tacos – ooh la la I love these tacos! I was truly surprised at the huge chunks of Mahi they provided for each taco. Both of my dishes are highly recommended and I’d definitely order these again!

To read Megan’s entire review, click here.

*this according to the Alexa Traffic Survey, as of Sept 2009

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Help Mom-to-Be get ready for her new little bundle of joy with Let’s Dish!  Host her baby shower at your local store and she dishes a FREE 4-meal session!

Anyone who’s had a baby (or knows someone who has!), can vouch that not having to worry about dinner for those first few months is priceless. Between the 3am feedings, diaper changes and extra loads of laundry, we’re convinced that a healthy, homemade dinner of, say, Sesame Apricot Chicken, will help new mommy keep her sanity…especially if she has other little ones to feed!

Sound perfect for your friend, sister, co-worker or cousin sporting a bump? Great! Here’s how to plan a baby shower with us:

• Contact your local store to set up a date. Please keep in mind that we may need as much as 4 weeks’ notice.  Our customer service manager will be happy to find a time and date that suits your needs. 
• Invite your guests. You can spread the word and even collect RSVPs using our handy invite tool at letsdish.com (our team can show you how).  In order to keep the party private, 12 people need to register for the session within 10 days of creating the party. 
• Come early and decorate. Hang storks, balloons, onsies…the skys the limit! We’ll supply scones and drinks, but feel free to bring in other snacks and refreshments.
• Dish. Mom-to-Be dishes a FREE 4-meal session! We suggest that everyone gives the guest-of-honor one of their meals, too.
• Everyone goes home with a bunch of great meals and a party favor of Decadent Molten-Chocolate cakes.  Now, that’s a celebration!

Please note: If you do not get 12 registrations, no problem! We’ll simply open the session up to the public so we have the opportunity to fill the remaining spots. Mom-to-Be won’t get a free session, but you’ll still be able to celebrate and head home with party favors and meals!

Spread the word! Pass this offer on to other moms-to-be - Email This Post or use our ShareThis tool below and share the offer on all your favorite social-networking sites!

Planning a baby shower is sometimes stressful. Believe me…I know! I just survived planning my cousin’s perfect shower. That’s her with her hubby and my godchild-to-be Braden (4 weeks ‘til he’s due!), picking out their meals. At Let’s Dish!, we’ve always taken the hassle out of dinner. Now, we take the hassle out of baby shower planning, and help Mom-to-Be get ready, all in one tasty celebration!

PS: Don’t forget that we offer FREE delivery for new moms for the first 90 days after the baby’s birth!  Check out the offer here. 

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As with any private party, Let’s Dish! reserves the right to refuse a certain date or time, but we will always work with you to find one that fits in both schedules.  Sunday parties may be limited to 11am-1pm.  Please note that you must have 12 registered sessions in order to keep your party private, and for mom to receive a free 4-meal session.      

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Check out Team Marcotte in the link below:

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You’ll find that dishing encourages children to learn about the things they eat and feel more involved in dinner time.  It’s easy, educational and most kids (and parents!) think it’s a blast.

Following a recent Parent/Kid(8+) session, we received more than a dozen emails from delighted parents.  Here’s what a couple had to say (no, we’re not making this up!)

• “Thank you for having a parent and child time.  My son absolutely loved helping me!  He is so excited to come next month.  Plus, he loves trying all the meals that he helped make!  Thanks again!” - Elizabeth M.

• “I brought my son and our experience was just SUPER! We were greeted at the door, everyone was happy and wearing the uniform. My son wanted to return again which take as a plus! Even with all the kids there, it was organized, clean (beyond reason!) and efficient. Thanks again!”  - Terri D.

So what are you waiting for?  Just a few more things to keep in mind:

• Children must be 8 years old (no, we don’t check i.d.
• Children must be well-behaved and mature enough to handle basic food safety procedures (hand washing, etc)
• Children must be accompanied by a parent at the food stations while dishing
• One child per disher, per registration, please

We look forward to seeing you and your child at Let’s Dish! soon. In the meantime, check out this rave review from a fellow parent!

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> 1 Dish? 6 Dishes? 11 Dishes? We’re Flexible.

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