Dole Fruit Parfait Giveaway!

We recently had the opportunity to try Dole's Fruit & Creme Parfaits. They come in 3 flavors -- apple, peaches and pineapple. Each flavor has chunks of fruit and a smooth, vanilla creme with the fruit. The boys didn't care for them, but my sister and I enjoyed them very much!

My sister was especially happy because there was a pineapple version (she's allergic to peaches and apples) and there is no added glycerin to the product (she's allergic to glycerin, and you would be surprised at how many packaged foods have glycerin as an ingredient!) The information on the website said they tasted better chilled, but they didn't have to be chilled before eating.

I took them as part of my lunch the last few days I've taught and they taste just fine at room temperature. I have also eaten them as a late night snack from the refrigerator and they taste fine that way, too!

The creme is not quite like pudding, but it has a nice, light flavor that mixes well with the fruits. I think they should add a mandarin orange parfait, since I think it might taste like creamsicles!

I have FIVE coupons for FREE packages for commentors on this post! Just leave me a comment telling me which kind you'd like to try, and I'll do a random drawing next week (February 28) for the winners. Each winner will receive one coupon.

In addition, visit the Dole website for information about a big giveaway! Enter the Dole Sweet Treat Spa Giveaway for a chance at a 3 day / 2 night luxury spa vacation. You have to upload a picture of yourself enjoying a Dole Fruit Parfait to be entered into the giveaway. The prizes are:

• The Grand Prize is a three day/ two night luxury Spa Retreat Getaway for two at the 27-acre Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ., set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains. Here, breathtaking desert vistas blend with intriguing Native American culture and pampering amenities. The prize includes airfare, accommodations, $500 gift certificate to the Avania Spa, a one-of-a-kind, holistic, total-immersion experience that is synchronized with the body's changing rhythms and requirements. Also included in the prize is a $750 VISA gift card to cover your meals and other hotel amenities you feel like taking advantage of including, championship golf, water playground or tennis.

• Five First Prize winners will receive a Homedics Personal Massage Lounger valued at $100 to have a relaxing moment anytime in their home.

I am familiar with that resort, and it is gorgeous!! So, leave a comment so you can pick up a pack of creme parfaits for free and then enter this contest! If you win, I'll stop by the resort to say Hi!!

ETA: I just found out that Dole DOES have a mandarin & creme version, it's just not on the website yet! I haven't seen it locally, but will keep an eye out for it.

ETA2: Comments are now closed for this entry. The coupons are going out in the mail! Don't forget to enter the sweepstakes!