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Win Satsumas for Sharing

By Jennifer Cheng, December 5, 2011  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Jennifer Cheng
We love sharing the flavor of satsumas! In some cultures, it’s traditional to give citrus to friends and relatives for good wishes and we couldn’t agree more — satsumas make a perfect gift for the holiday season. Bring a bright spot of citrusy sunshine to your holiday season with a box of satsumas and gift one to a friend — on us! Leave a comment below by December 13th telling us who you would share satsumas with and why. We’ll pick 10 winners at random to receive a 13-pound box of satsumas along with another box for the giftee of their choice. A variety of mandarin orange and a cousin to the clementine, satsumas are super sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel. They’re only available for a short time (from October to December) so you’ve got to enjoy their sweetness while you can. You can use them in recipes, keep them on hand for easy snacks and as edible table décor…what’s not to love? Find more ways to enjoy satsumas here. So go on, share some sweetness — give someone (and yourself!) the gift of satsumas this season. Leave a comment by December 13th to tell us who would you like to share satsumas with and why for a chance to win! Remember to keep your eye out for an email message on December 14th — you’ll need to respond by Dec 15th in order for us to collect addresses and ship the satsumas for the holidays. We can send the gift box of satsumas to the winner for hand delivery to their giftee or we can ship to another US address. Enjoy! The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends December 13, 2011. Must be a legal resident of the US, age 18 or older to participate. (Sorry, no shipping on these satsumas to Canada.) Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited.

 

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Katie Cannizzaro says ...
We would share them with all of the neighborhood kids! We could tie a little bow on each one and my kids could hand them out to their friends. The kids love doing this type of thing and it teaches good eating habits!
12/06/2011 10:57:03 PM CST
Jana N. says ...
I would love to give them to my best bud. I left one coast and moved to another and for the past year and a half I have been living with her. Part of the time I didn't have a job and she made sure I had food and kept me in good spirits. When I spent time in the hospital she would always visit and stay with me even though she goes to school full time and has a job. She loves satsumas and I'd love to give her a box of them.
12/06/2011 10:57:06 PM CST
tinaclarice says ...
I would like to share them with the nurses at the emergency room of Ben Taub hospital in houson tx. I was up there last weekend with a friend who was detoxing off alcohol and they were pretty stressed but kept a sense of humor even when dealing with the insanity alcohol and drugs, plus all the other patients who were needing their care, they have one of the most stressful jobs I have ever seen, and deal with a lot of sick people, and satsuma's would be a great source of vitamin c and they are good for you.
12/06/2011 10:58:50 PM CST
Chris says ...
I would share with my family. They don't eat enough fruit; whenever I go home, there are a couple bananas around but that's it.
12/06/2011 11:05:31 PM CST
Steffani says ...
Hello: I would like to share Satsumas with my mom...she is the one who introduced me to these gems for the first time...I'd like to return the favor :)
12/06/2011 11:15:43 PM CST
Kento says ...
I would like to give them to my wife and two daughters, because they are as cute and sweet as satsuma:)
12/06/2011 11:19:22 PM CST
Helen Smyth says ...
I love satsumas, and would give them to everyone if I could, but in this case, I'd send them to my brother, who has been through some unfortunate health problems with his eyes, skin and feet and has difficulty getting to the market, since he can't drive any more.
12/06/2011 11:22:12 PM CST
Catherine says ...
I would share the tasty satsumas with my team at work! I'm always bringing in baked goods and sweets, so this will help make up for the sugar overload.
12/06/2011 11:28:28 PM CST
Jordan Stage says ...
I would give satsumas to my new, beautiful fiance, Haley. I don't need a reason other than the fact that I love her and know she would enjoy lots of satsumas!
12/06/2011 11:38:44 PM CST
Cindy says ...
I would share these Whole foods Satsumas with the hardworking people at my local FedEx office and my mailman Richard. They all work so hard year round and I can't think of a better way to say thank you than with such a healthy and yummy gift!
12/06/2011 11:41:40 PM CST
Patricia Clark says ...
I would love to be able to give satsumas to my elderly parents. They love satsumas and live where citrus is only found at a store unlike me who lives in Florida. It's the small things like eating a delicious satsuma that matter to them now.
12/07/2011 12:00:11 AM CST
Lisa says ...
I would share them with my 11 yr old daughter and her friends who are putting on a "Polar Express" viewing holiday party Thursday 12/15...
12/07/2011 12:08:18 AM CST
AvalanchejoannA says ...
I would share these to my Mom because she deserves everything I can give her.
12/07/2011 12:08:44 AM CST
Anya Whisenhunt says ...
I would share Satsuma Oranges with my closest family and friends... Why? When I was small my mother would tell us Christmas morning in Finland it was customary to have an orange! In a cold and snowey country fresh citrus was such a treat! So I would share this story with my loved ones and tell each other what we cherish the most!
12/07/2011 12:16:30 AM CST
Jenne says ...
I would like to share my Satsumas with my children, because its going to be a very spare Christmas for us, and I'd like them to have a nice treat.
12/07/2011 12:24:32 AM CST
Rachel says ...
I would love to share these with my son who is fast approaching finals week in college. He has been sick most of the semester and I know these nutritious, tasty satsumas will be much appreciated! Thanks for the fun offer!
12/07/2011 12:38:16 AM CST
Melani Rudkin says ...
I would love to share them with the woman and friend that took me in when I was evicted. Her name is Jody she' 68 and she's loved by her family and by me. Sharing these apples would be a real treat for her. She's on a fixed income and doesn't eat as healthy as she needs to. Jody deserves these apples.
12/07/2011 1:16:54 AM CST
Ashley Lindsay says ...
Oranges add a wonderful zesty pinch to any holiday meal... with ginger, cloves, etc you can add a lil zing to a meal! I would share my box with my wonderful parents as I am always trying to puh some healthy eating their way! Mahalo!!
12/07/2011 1:23:27 AM CST
Lindsey says ...
My momma! We love to share fresh produce!!
12/07/2011 1:38:43 AM CST
Sandra B says ...
I'd share them with my coworkers. I love them, but I'd need help eating 13 lbs.
12/07/2011 1:44:29 AM CST
Laurel says ...
I would share them with a friend who just recently became a single mom to 3 little ones when her husband walked out. She's trying to hang on to their house, and her family could sure use some brightness and sweetness for the holidays.
12/07/2011 1:48:54 AM CST
elena panigada says ...
I loved these when I lived in Japan, hope I get picked
12/07/2011 1:49:03 AM CST
Ellen Stickles says ...
I would love to share these with my husband !!
12/07/2011 3:12:45 AM CST
Nicole says ...
I'd gift them to my step-daughter in college- she needs healthy snacks around!
12/07/2011 3:48:38 AM CST
maryann says ...
My husband and I would love these at breakfast every morning.
12/07/2011 4:00:41 AM CST

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