50 Years of Stories: Nutella

OH MY GOSH!!!! STOP THE PRESSES! Nutella-you know, chocolate hazelnut spread sent from the gods, is celebrating its 50TH ANNIVERSARY on May 18th!!! And, even better,they are asking all of you (all of us!) to share our Nutella stories and get a free coupon in return! All you have to do is visit this link: http://bit.ly/1mKvqHJ, share your Nutella story-including #NutellaStoriesCoupon at the end-, and then you'll receive an email with a request for a mailing address where the coupon can be sent!  The coupon will be mailed to US residents within 4 to 6 weeks after the campaign ends on 5/18/14! HOORAY NUTELLA!

Here's MY Nutella story:

I tried Nutella for the first time in my 2nd year of school (which was about 4-5 years ago. I know, I was late to the game!)-and I didn't think I was going to like it. I had a strict "no nuts and chocolate together" rule. But, my roommates at the time had a big jar and were making these things they "invented"--which essentially were tortillas where you spread one half with peanut butter, one half with Nutella, and then sprinkle in some chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and grill that baby up in a George Foreman--so I told them I'd try it. And at first I was like "Oh. It tastes like chocolate. OK." then I proceeded to become so obsessed with those darned tortilla things it was crazy. We were going through an insane amount of Nutella, buying new jars like every other week! Anyway, my love for those tortillas eventually dwindled-but my love for Nutella only grew. With time my palate matured and I began to taste the nuances and delicious hazelnutty goodness that it is (and I am now a huge hazelnut fan, btw. Thanks to Nutella.) and now I'm just an utter addict. What's my preferred topping at the Wafels and Dinges truck (AHHHH I MISS THEMMMM *sob* bestrongKayle!)? NUTELLA! That pretty much tells you all you need to know. There are a million delicious possible toppings, and all I ever want is Nutella. Cuz it makes the world go round y'all. Now, tell me (I'm curious) what's your Nutella story? (and don't forget to head on over and TELL that story-INCLUDING the #NutellaStoriesCoupon hashtag-and get yourself a coupon!!!)

Offer good only in the U.S.A., excluding Puerto Rico.   Void where prohibited.   Participants must be 13+ years to submit a story to nutellastories.com and be eligible for offer.  Offer begins on 5/5/14 at 12:00 a.m. ET and ends on 5/18/14 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Offer Period”).  Offer valid while coupon supplies last.  #NutellaStoriesCoupon must be included at the end of the story to be eligible for this offer.   After submitting a story, eligible participants will receive an email requesting a mailing address for the coupon.  Coupon will be delivered by mail to the mailing address provided by the participant (PO boxes will not be permitted).   Allow 4-6 weeks from the end of the Offer Period for delivery of coupon.  Ferrero is not responsible for lost, incomplete, damaged, illegible, postage-due or misdirected submissions to the program.  Limit: One (1) coupon per person/per e-mail address/per mailing address.  Ferrero reserves the right in its sole discretion to withdraw or modify the terms of this offer or reject any submission deemed to be in violation of these terms. 

And now, let's look at ALL the delicious goodies I've made with Nutella!!!

Nutella Crack Pie

Nutella Stuffed, Brown Butter, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Nutella Swirled Peanut Butter Chip Blondies (with Sea Salt)

Nutella Molten Lava Cake

Nutella "Candy" Bars

Flourless Peanut Butter & Nutella Oatmeal Cookies

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY NUTELLA!

Disclaimer: This post was brought to you by Ferrero U.S.A, Inc., the makers of Nutella® hazelnut spread.  I received promotional consideration to write this post to support the Nutella 50th Anniversary … all opinions expressed are my own.