Thistle Cove Farm

Home & Homestead Living

  • Blog
  • Home
    • Thistle Cove Farm Privacy Policy
  • Homestead
  • My Story and Travel
    • Email
    • Facebook

Chef’s Choice Belgian Waffle Iron Giveaway

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

15 Mar
 ~ Chef’s Choice Classic Belgian Waffle Maker ~

We have a country kitchen. That is to say, no islands, no bar stools , no cute little garages for appliances. We do have the basics: 1914 Acorn seven burner stove with four ovens including warming oven, double sink, coffee pot, refrigerator, six foot table that used to be a fixture in a Giles County Bank, three chairs older than all of us put together, two old vintage rocking chairs,  a fifteen year old bench hand crafted by Daddy, gas log fireplace, one dog bed under the table and two dog crates in front of the fireplace. It’s the dog crates that make the kitchen, at least, that’s what Dave and I tell each other; it adds that touch that says “home” -smile-.

My kitchen, probably, isn’t what CSN Stores had in mind when they contacted me and asked if I’d like to host a giveaway but farmers are only about 2% of the US population, and, I’ve gotten sorta used to being in the minority. If you’re not familiar with CSN, visit their website and prepare to be impressed. Seriously, the company started in 2002 with two employees and one on-line shop. As of today, they are one of the top three on-line US retailers of home and office goods and have more than four hundred employees and two hundred on-line stores! They sell what you need, and want, including what I grew up calling them – waffle irons or, as they are now called, waffle makers.

~ our vintage waffle iron ~
About once or twice a month, I’ll make waffles using our vintage waffle iron maker. I’m not quite sure how old it is but it’s been in use, at the bare minimum, for at least thirty years. Possibly longer as it could have come down through the family, either Dave’s or mine. It still turns out excellent waffles but heats up like the beach in August which is also a good thing as it keeps Sadie the Ridgeback’s nose off the counter. For a while anyway.
Would you like the opportunity to win the Chef’s Choice International WafflePro Taste/Texture Select Classic Belgian Waffle maker?
You’ll receive one entry by visiting CSN and then telling me which of their products you’d most like to take home.
For an additional entry, blog about it and make sure you let me know. 
For every person that comments and says, “_____ sent me”, both people will receive two chances to win.
If you follow me, I’ll make nice and follow you back.
USA and Canadian bloggers are eligible and contest is open until Monday, 22 March at 9:00 a.m. EST. CSN will mail prize directly to winner and I wish you all well. The new owner of the above waffle maker will be chosen the old fashioned way…names on pieces of paper and then put into a hat and one name drawn by Dave. I’ll e-mail you, ask for your snail mail address and then give to CSN. You’ll have until Wednesday, 24 March to respond with your contact information or the process begins again on the 24th.
If you win, please blog about your waffles and make us all envious -smile-.
 Blessings ~ waffles ~ prizes ~ bloggers ~ CSN ~ Belgian waffle makers ~

Thanks for visiting Thistle Cove Farm,
Sandra

Share
Pin
Email

90 Comments

« Sabbath Keeping
I’m Sturbed Up! Plenty! »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Or, you can subscribe without commenting.

Comments

  1. Jon P says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:04 am

    Amazing work. This is something really helpful.

    Reply
  2. Seo MS says

    September 9, 2018 at 8:03 am

    Thanks for sharing us. Best Waffle Makers

    Reply
  3. kanishk says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    follow your blog, and will go and blog about over at mine.
    free internet jobs

    Reply
  4. BlessedCP says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:12 am

    I am happily following your blog.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. BlessedCP says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:27 am

    I would love to go to the CSN site and purchase this bed set for my daughter's room. http://www.csnstores.com/Berg-Furniture-22-Series-Promo-FX1047.html
    Isn't that great!?

    And I also love this playhouse, http://www.csnstores.com/Mid-America-Outdoor-MA-0509002-AOU1000.html

    Yes, it would be great fun to have a shopping spree at CSN!
    I did some of my Christmas shopping with them and was very pleased with the customer service and the items I bought.

    Reply
  6. BlessedCP says

    March 23, 2010 at 3:24 am

    I happily blogged about your giveaway on my fledgling blog site.
    http://mybestestgirl.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaways.html

    Reply
  7. BlessedCP says

    March 23, 2010 at 3:20 am

    I found out about your giveaway from Mrs. Prissy Pants.
    http://mrsprissypants.blogspot.com/
    Thank you for hosting it. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:33 am

    I'm following you on Google Friends

    Reply
  9. Amy says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:31 am

    pixie13 sent me (http://pixie13-justconteststuff.blogspot.com/)

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    There are So many things at CSN that I'd love to take home! Right now I have my eye on the Cuisinart Supreme Super 600 60-Oz Blender. It would be great for making smoothies. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Sue says

    March 22, 2010 at 4:58 am

    http://pixie13-justconteststuff.blogspot.com/ sent me!

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

    Reply
  12. Sue says

    March 22, 2010 at 4:57 am

    I want the Le Creuset Panini Press in cherry! Thank you for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

    Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    March 22, 2010 at 4:34 am

    http://pixie13-justconteststuff.blogspot.com/ sent me

    Reply
  14. Stephanie says

    March 22, 2010 at 4:34 am

    I would like to take home a set of new knives, sharp knives would be wonderful around here.

    Reply
  15. debijackson says

    March 22, 2010 at 1:31 am

    i'm following

    Reply
  16. debijackson says

    March 22, 2010 at 1:31 am

    I like the 12 cup coffeemaker djackson1958@hotmail.com

    Reply
  17. The Stylish House says

    March 22, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Hi Sandra,
    Loving your blog and I'm your newest follower.
    I checked out the csn store and their Fire Magic Echelon E660s Gas Grill with Single Side Burner – E660s-2X it's over $6,000, but I sure could have fun with it!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Cathy

    Reply
  18. Shooting Stars Mag says

    March 21, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    pixie13 sent me

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

    Reply
  19. Shooting Stars Mag says

    March 21, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    I like this:

    Gorham Gemstones Iced Beverage Glass (Set of 2)

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

    Reply
  20. Shelly says

    March 21, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    I would love the green kitchenaid artisan mixer. Cute color and I've always wanted one.

    Reply
  21. MelissaStuff says

    March 21, 2010 at 6:10 am

    Following you through Google Follow

    Reply
  22. MelissaStuff says

    March 21, 2010 at 6:09 am

    Tip Junkie sent me

    Reply
  23. MelissaStuff says

    March 21, 2010 at 6:08 am

    I would love the Creuset stock pot.

    Reply
  24. katycouponer says

    March 21, 2010 at 4:01 am

    i heart giveaways sent me!

    Reply
  25. katycouponer says

    March 21, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I love their cast iron selection! couldn't choose which I wanted most though!

    Reply
  26. Mrs. Prissy Pants says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    I follow you.

    Reply
  27. Mrs. Prissy Pants says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    http://mrsprissypants.blogspot.com/2010/03/here-are-some-things-i-have-entered-to.html Blogged about the givewaway

    Reply
  28. Mrs. Prissy Pants says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    There are tons of things I could use from csn. What I want most is this waffle maker. I just got married in Dec. and we did not recieve the waffle maker we registered for…gee I love waffles!

    Reply
  29. Merrie L. says

    March 20, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    I follow. lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

    Reply
  30. Merrie L. says

    March 20, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    I need a KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Red). I've had the mixer handed down to me from my mom — I've been married 20years now. lol I think it's time. lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

    Reply
  31. pixie13 says

    March 20, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    I love the AICO Torino Entertainment Center with 50" TV Stand Set in Espresso.

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

    Reply
  32. Alison says

    March 20, 2010 at 5:03 am

    I love the armarkat pet bed….and several other pet beds.

    ali_thorne@hotmail.com

    Reply
  33. myflsun says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:23 am

    It's hard to pick a favorite, but I really like the Rose Tree comforter set. So pretty!

    Reply
  34. karryknisley76 says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Fokxxy sent me over to enter the contest
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  35. karryknisley76 says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:09 am

    I love the High Point Furniture Trados Two-Seat Settee
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  36. J.Anderson says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    I am a follower!
    jennette6963@msn.com

    Reply
  37. J.Anderson says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I love their bedding! And some of the decor is nice too!
    jennette6963@msn.com

    Reply
  38. Naddez says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    http://iheartgiveaways.blogspot.com/ sent me.

    sam94son05@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  39. Naddez says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    Follow blog.

    sam94son05@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  40. Naddez says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    I'd love the Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Orange 10-Piece Cookware Set.

    sam94son05@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  41. Bethany says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    I like the American Flyer zebra print 5-pc. luggage set.

    logan 4301 @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  42. Bethany says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Deb at deborah150 at hotmail.com sent me over!

    logan 4301 @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  43. The Dreamer says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    love the bamboo cutting boards

    addeviant006 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  44. Pattie F. says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I love the assortment of lighting. We are currently replacing many of the light fixtures in our home, so I was excited to see the variety that CSN offers. Thanks!

    xmaswoman at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I heart giveaways, Anne sent me.

    uncashbug6 at aol dot com

    Reply
  46. Anonymous says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I am a new follower.

    uncashbug6 at aol dot com

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I love the Oakland Living Sunflower Butterfly Bird Bath.

    uncashbug6 at aol dot com

    Reply
  48. Deb says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    I'm sending over my friend Beth to enter.

    deborah150 at hotmail.com

    Reply
  49. Deb says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    I follow

    deborah150 at hotmail.com

    Reply
  50. Deb says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    I'd like any of the Rachel Ray Cookware

    deborah150 at hotmail.com

    Reply
  51. Anne says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    oh I blogged it (link above)

    I follow your blog!

    Reply
  52. Anne says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    http://iheartgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/03/waffles.html

    Reply
  53. Anne says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I think this sugarbowl is too cute! http://www.csnstores.com/Euroquest-Imports-729-DU60-EUM1258.html
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  54. The Venturas says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:04 am

    I love the guidecraft drivetime signs. But I think I need a waffle maker more (:

    Reply
  55. Anne says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:13 am

    I love all the kitchen gadgets and food chopper/processors. But I am a waffle kinda gal and love that waffle maker. I am following you. Thanks to Mrs. Homemaker and thanks to Linda at Prairie Flower Farm who sent me to Mrs. Homemaker.

    Reply
  56. Jen says

    March 18, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    What a wonderful give a way!! Over at CSN I would like any of the wooden cutting boards.

    Oh yes I saw this on Mrs. Homemaker's blog aka: Our Bluebell Country.

    Reply
  57. Sarah says

    March 18, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    My husband has been wanting a good waffle maker for a while now! This would be great!

    CSN… so. much. to. choose. from. But I'd love to take home the Nexxt Provo Cornershelf in Dark Walnut Veneer. It's beautiful!

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  58. Stacey - Elle Belle says

    March 18, 2010 at 2:45 am

    Aside from this lovely waffle iron that my Doug would use to render his adoring fans (myself and our two girls) scrumptius breakfasts, I like the creme brule torch… not because I'll make creme brule any time soon, but because I borrowed one from a friend literally years ago but didn't realize I had forgotten to return it until recently and am now too embarrassed to even bring it up… maybe returning a shiney new torch would help make up for it!

    Reply
  59. Ashley Bray says

    March 17, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    I would love to win the waffle iron, I'm trying to start cooking more and maybe this would at least start with breakfast.
    Looked at website and I want the Calphalon Flat bottom Wok.

    I'm a follower.

    Reply
  60. Caroline says

    March 17, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    Tip Junkie sent me

    carolinejaco at gmail dot com

    Reply
  61. Caroline says

    March 17, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    Since my KitchenAid went out yesterday, I'd love a new one 🙂

    carolinejaco at gmail dot com

    Reply
  62. mitch1066 says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    I'd love the Jaccard Safe Hands Mandolin in Stainless Steel with Ceramic Blades – 200441C.
    I used to have a plastic mandalin and would love a high grade one like this.

    Reply
  63. Tracey says

    March 17, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    I would love the Le Creuset Dutch Oven in French White.

    strasfamily at cox dot net

    Reply
  64. Elliot + Brandy Wilson says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:18 am

    Aside from everything… I'd really like the progressive international onion chopper. I hate them! I cry every time!

    –Brandy

    fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

    Reply
  65. Angela says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:18 am

    I have wanted a waffle maker for a long time. Just never remember to put it on my Christmas list. I also am wanting a cast iron skillet like the Emerilware Cast Iron 12" Skillet – EC81121. Thank you for hostessing this.

    Reply
  66. Holly Days Closet says

    March 17, 2010 at 2:54 am

    To be honest I really want the Chef's Choice International WafflePro Taste/Texture Select Classic Belgian Waffle maker
    I love waffles and really need a new one.
    Holly

    Reply
  67. Mama Hen says

    March 16, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Wow, they have so much at the store! I guess if I could just pick anything at no cost I would pick new laminate floors for my kitchen.

    Thanks for this great giveaway and Mrs. Homemaker sent me.
    clarksrfun at gmail dot com

    I signed up to follow you also.

    Reply
  68. Sandy says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Never been to CSN before. I'd buy a knife set for sure.

    Reply
  69. Sandy says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    Mrs. Homemaker sent me.

    Reply
  70. Mary says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Thanks for the heads up Sandy, I could really use a waffle maker, Dustin might change his mind about gravy biscuits everyday.
    Blessings to you for all you do for us, we appreciate your prayers and wonderful love.
    Mary Q and Donald Duck
    PS We loved the adoption story and we didn't mind a bit about being blogged about. Thanks to all the wonderful comments on us it makes us feel warm and fuzzy and know we did the right thing!

    Reply
  71. Amber says

    March 16, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Oh, YUMMMMMMMY! This is a great giveaway!

    I'm a follower. And I posted a link and a picture to your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog.

    Oh, and Mrs. Homemaker from "Our Bluebell Country" sent me!!

    Oh, and I checked out CSN stores. I had never heard of it before! It's a huge website! My favorite departments would be the home decor and housewares departments.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  72. Deborah Ann says

    March 16, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Well, sher! I like waffles! I visited their sight, and mostly loved the waffle maker!

    Reply
  73. affectioknit says

    March 16, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Oh we love our waffles…

    Reply
  74. Deb says

    March 16, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    I just found your link over at Bluebell Country about this giveaway. Once I arrived I realized that I have been here before…we're up I-81 from you here in the Shenandoah Valley. I visited CSN and checked out the outdoor furniture because we have a new deck. Thanks for the chance to win your waffle iron!

    Reply
  75. Anita says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    oops, forgot..I must scoot over to my little blog and blog you!

    Reply
  76. Anita says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Ohhh, I'd absolutely love a waffle maker. It just goes with morning sunshine and maple syruple!
    I really like the plain little waffler, like this, it looks like the one that lived in my mother's kitchen when I was young.
    Chef's Choice International WafflePro Taste /Texture Select Classic Belgian Waffle Design – 8300100
    SKU #: CCE1063

    Reply
  77. The Antiques Divaâ„¢ says

    March 16, 2010 at 11:57 am

    I love your vintage waffle maker – it looks JUST LIKE the one my mom had when I was a kid. It reminds me of "Saturday mornings, waffles, syrup, runny eggs, Smurfs, and Ammerican Band Stand."

    Reply
  78. naazia says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:41 am

    i would love a waffle maker, or the pizzelle maker was also really great!

    husainn (at) mail.amc.edu

    Reply
  79. Blue Moon Mama says

    March 16, 2010 at 2:15 am

    What a funny coincidence! Last night my husband bought me an inexpensive little waffle maker. I had never had homemade waffles before and last night at 10 pm I made my very first batch. It was so much fun! I'm new to cooking and I was surprised by how easy it was to make them. Can't wait to start making them on Sunday mornings. Thanks again for your recent visit to my new blog!

    Reply
  80. James says

    March 16, 2010 at 2:10 am

    I would pick a bike. Mrs. Homemaker from Bluebell Country sent me.

    Reply
  81. Walking on Sunshine... says

    March 16, 2010 at 1:27 am

    I'd love to win! But more importantly, I love your blog.

    Reply
  82. Laughing Orca Ranch says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Oooh! A contest. Count me in. A waffle maker is something our family could use, too. We have a very old, er vintage waffle iron, too, but it only makes two waffles. My family has five in our tribe. The kidlets get anxious waiting for their breakfast when that old…er vintage waffle iron takes so long, and everyone wants two waffles to start with. And then they want seconds……..Breakfast takes all morning for me to bake a few waffles. I end up making toast for me because I get tired of waiting to eat after everyone else. hehe!

    So count me in, please.

    I visited CSN and would love to take the Cuisinart cookware sets home or the Cuisinart pasta maker accessory for the mixer. I've always wanted to try to make my own pasta. My kids could eat pasta all day, just plain with a little butter.

    I'm already a follower.

    ~Lisa

    Reply
  83. Lindah says

    March 15, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Thank you for telling us about the CSNStore. Somehow, I have missed out on that one. I had a good look around. I must say, the thing I would most like to take home is one of their LG washing machines. Mine is on its last leg, I think. Yah, that is what I would like to open my door to. I don't want much, do I? 🙂

    Reply
  84. Abigail says

    March 15, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Thanks for doing this great giveaway! I love the Cuisinart Sunflower Dinner Collection over at CSN. so pretty! 🙂
    Mrs. Homemaker from Bluebell Country sent me over here!

    Reply
  85. Susan says

    March 15, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    I'm Back…here is the link to my post listing your giveaway:

    http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-giveaways-to-share.html

    and The Item I would buy from CSN would be the rolling country kitchen "expediter cart".

    Thanks for this opportunity.
    Susan

    Reply
  86. Susan says

    March 15, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I am already a follower. 🙂
    I LOVE waffles! I am off to visit there site and I will link you to my blog.
    Susan

    Reply
  87. BillyJack says

    March 15, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    The product I'd most like to take home is the "Camp Chef Browning Denali 4 Burner Cooking Range – QB80" It looks totally awesome to a backyard griller like myself!

    Reply
  88. FOKXXY says

    March 15, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    I also like the Le Creuset 5-Quart Oval French Oven Gift Set in Black Onyx. Would definately love for my kitchen. Thank you.

    ssummmer(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  89. suburban prep says

    March 15, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Waffles YUM

    I have been looking at flatware lately just because I think that I may need some soon and I like the Dansk Precision Flatware 5 Piece Place Setting.

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  90. Bluebell Country says

    March 15, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    I'd love to win this. Honestly I was just telling my husband I wanted to invest in a waffle maker. I had one growing up, and we've never owned one. So how great is it that I came across your giveaway!! YAY!

    I follow your blog, and will go and blog about over at mine.

    And the CSN store is alot to go through. Since we're building a home,I'll continue to check back with them.

    Blessings to you and yours

    Reply

Comment Policy

Thank you for visiting Thistle Cove Farm; may God bless you, yours and the work of your hands and heart. My goal is to respond, here, to your comments although it may take a while. Anonymous comments negative, rude or detrimental in nature will be removed.

Generational Homesteader

Both sides of my family are homesteaders and I bring 25+ years of personal experience to the table. Are you ready to stake your claim and make your homestead dream come true? Your first step is to sign up for e-mails; it’s where you’ll get the help you need, your questions answered and live your Home and Homestead best life!

Subscribe

Sign up for our newsletter to receive blog post updates.

Please wait...

Thank you for subscribing!

Browse by Category

Website Development By…

Gretchen Louise

  • Blog
  • Home
  • Homestead
  • My Story and Travel

Copyright © 2025 · Sandra Bennett · Thistle Cove Farm · All Rights Reserved ·
Ask permission if you'd like to use my photos or my writing. ~Sandra