January 25, 2010

DiGiorno 200 Calorie Pizza and $200 Visa Card Giveaway!


This a compensated review from DiGiorno and BlogHer.


About a year ago, I started my food blog called "Cheat Day Cafe". I love to bake and cook (and eat), but I am also almost constantly on some sort of a diet. I've been like this for a long as I can remember. I called my blog "Cheat Day Cafe" because to keep my sanity, I would give myself one day of the week where I could eat, bake or cook whatever I wanted. A cheat day. And I have been a chronic cheater of late!

Instead of starting another diet that never works, I decided that this year I would just make healthier choices in my diet. I'll eat good things in moderation and not be obsessed with food. Well, I'm not sure if the latter will ever happen, but I have enjoyed not being focused on what I can't have and more focused on just eating what I want in moderation.

So, I was thrilled when I was selected to do a review of DiGiorno 200 Calorie Pizza. They came in 3 different varieties: Pepperoni, Cheese and Tomato and Chicken with Peppers and Onions. Each box came with 2 perfectly proportioned servings which were 200 calories each.












So here is my review:

I decided to make the pepperoni pizza and tomato and cheese pizzas with a salad for dinner. It was just me and the kids, and I knew they would love a pizza night. The servings were smaller than they were used to, but they really enjoyed the flavor of the sauce and the crispy thin crust. My son of course loved the pepperoni and my daughter surprised me when she said that she liked the cheese and tomato the most. She said that it had "pizzazz". I don't know if I spelled that correctly, but I actually agreed with her. There was a freshness to the ingredients that you rarely find in the frozen food section. And it didn't taste like 200 calories. But it was DiGiorno...so what did you expect!

The pizza was a big hit with my kids. With the problem of childhood obesity rising, it is nice to know that there is a delicious, portion controlled option that would fulfill that pizza craving and that a school kid could easily pop into the microwave.

Last but not least, I saved the chicken with peppers and onions pizza for me and me alone! It was in the freezer over the weekend and I took one of the servings to work on Monday. My husband actually begged me to take it because he had been having "to beat the kids off with a stick" to keep them away from my pizza that I need to review. Again, I was so pleased with the freshness of the ingredients and the crust....YUM! As I finished my lunch, I realized that I had eaten slowly, enjoyed the flavor and that I wasn't hungry for anything else. I can just have one piece and feel satisfied! Who knew?

So if it's not "cheat day" yet and you are looking for a single serving of a really satisfying pizza, I would highly recommend the DiGiorno 200 Calorie Pizzas found in the freezer section of your grocery store.

For more information check out DiGiorno on Facebook.

And check this out! DiGiorno is giving away a $200 gift card to one of my readers! To enter, leave me a comment below and tell me which DiGiorno pizza you would like to try - or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. The contest will begin at 1/25/2010 and will end 2/22/2010. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Click here for 9 more chances to enter and win. Good luck and thank you DiGiorno!

Rules:

  • No duplicate comments.
  • You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
  • You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
  • This giveaway is open to US Residents, aged 18 and older
  • Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
  • You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
  • Please see the official rules

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Arya said...

I think I am going to go with the chicken with peppers & onions...it looks yummy and anything with chicken is awesome in my book.

Summer said...

Mmm...the cheese and tomato sounds yummo!

Cupcake Activist said...

I would like to try the Cheese & Tomato flavor pizza.

Meghan said...

I haven't seen these yet! I'd love to try the cheese one. These would be great for lunches at work :)

Julie A. said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato!

capperson said...

I would love to try the chicken with peppers and onions :)

Sara Tea said...

I have these in my freezer as I type this. I love these too! So great with a salad! I love the tom. and cheese one!

Jennifer said...

The Pepperoni sounds yummy!

Ak said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato one. Sounds delicious!

Christo Gonzales said...

simple cheese and tomato for me please.

Christo Gonzales said...
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Lynn said...

The cheese and tomato one sounds divine! thanks!

crapo@shaw.ca

Cheryl said...

The Chicken with peppers and onions would be my choice!

Cheryl_andersen@hotmail.com

Pumpkin said...

Good old classic pepperoni for me! YUMMY!

Kelly said...

chicken with peppers, for sure!

kellybriansmith@gmail.com

Danielle said...

Chicken with pepper and onions.

Ryon said...

The cheese and tomato one sounds pretty excellent.

MaryBeth said...

Pepperoni all the way....

Rebekah said...

chicken with peppers and onions! YUM!!!

Barbara Bakes said...

Nice to read a review of this pizza. I saw it advertised and was thinking of giving it a try!

bluang3lbby said...

i haven't seen this in the store yet. i definitely will have to try the chicken with pepper and onions first if i do. gotta go look for it in the store.

Malma said...

Way to go "Cheat Day!" I want you to know the girls at Smithalicious LOVE your blog!
My choice would be: Pepperoni.
Always a sucker for a classic!

Katrina said...

The cheese and tomato sounds good!

Anonymous said...

I think the chicken with peppers sounds delicious. Thanks for the review, and the great giveaway! :)

Kodi said...

I think the chicken and peppers sounds yummy!

Mami2jcn said...

I'd love to try the pepperoni.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

I blogged about this:


http://grandgiveaways.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/digiorno-200-calorie-pizza/

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...
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cookies and cups said...

Pepperoni all the way!

Emily said...

The one with chicken! I love chicken pizza!

Anonymous said...

Rising Crust Four Cheese!

Matt said...

I'd like to try the chicken with peppers and onions!

mattschmunk at hotmail dot com

samantha said...

I'd love to try the cheese and tomato!

samanthajocampen at gmail

Unknown said...

I want to try them all! I think it's going to be a pizza kind of night tonight!:)

jenny b

jennyhasquads at yahoodotcom

Rebecca Everett said...

I think I saw those last night. I will definately have to try them. I am always on the lookout for a good pizza.I would choose the pepperoni. rjeverett@comcast.net

Heather said...

I've actually had the cheese and tomato and it's delicious!!

Thanks for the chance!

Kelsey said...

cheese and tomato please.
micahandkelsey1@cox.net

missris said...

Pepperoni and lots of cheese will do for me! Mmm pizza.
thisris at gmail.com

Terri said...

I've never tried a pizza with chicken so I think I'd try that first ... DiGiorno chicken with peppers and onions.
tmp95 at comcast dot net

Terri said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/dahbou/status/8254820409
tmp95 at comcast dot net

Shooting Stars Mag said...

cheese for sure. mmm sounds amazing.

-lauren
lauren51990 at aol dot com

CM said...

Pepperoni, for sure!

Lori said...

Don't even need to think about it, cheese!

Jennifer Lee said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato. Yum!

Zenmomma said...

I'd love to try the pepperoni. mmmmm.....

Vivian said...

I would LOVE to try any of them since I, too, am dieting! My family loves the rising crust Pizza. They like it better than take out! :) I would LOVE to win some pizza!

one6ylady said...

My testosterone-heavy family prefers the DiGiorno Ultimate 4-Meat Pizza. I prefer thin crust pizzas, while everyone else like rising crust or stuffed crust pizzas.

one6ylady(at)aol(cot)com

one6ylady said...

Blogged/tweeted the giveaway here http://twitter.com/one6ylady/status/8266896732

Kristi said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato.

Jessica said...

Chicken and peppers! It would be nice to get a little extra protein for 200 cals. Yum!

Jessica said...

I also tweeted about the giveaway! http://twitter.com/jonesingfor

Alaina @ Three Ladies and a Dad said...

The cheese and tomato sounds yumm!

Fab Kate said...

Chicken, peppers and onions! YUMMY!

Deb said...

i'd like to try the chicken with green peppers and onion.

PanTostada said...

The tomato and cheese pizzas sounds really good!

n8urebabe said...

I've tried the chicken and peppers and it was good. I am going to try the pepperoni next.

Melissa O. said...

I haven't seen the Cheese and Tomato! I'm going to have to look for that next time I'm at the store.

Megan said...

I really want to try the cheese and tomato. Yum!

Valerie said...

The chicken with peppers and onions sounds so good! I wish I could run to the store to get one for today, but I have a sick child at home so I'll have to wait. But I'll be craving it until I get it!!

I'd love to win that FUN prize! ValerieFM at sfcn dot org

Amy said...

Chicken sounds great!

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

I'd love to try the mushrooms, onions, and chicken.

Unknown said...

I would love to try the Pepperoni Pizza! Sounds so good!

K. Rock said...

The cheese and tomato sound perfect.

David and Erin said...

I would love to try the chicken with mushrooms and onions!

Daydream Believer said...

Cheese and tomato, please!

jamiejenson10@gmail.com

mamadana said...

Oaky, call me a pig, but I want to try them all! They all sound delicious :) If I had to pick one, the chicken!

Leslie said...

I would have to say the Cheese and Tomatoe

Unknown said...

I would love to try the Cheese and Tomato.
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Virginia said...

Totally a pepperoni girl would love to try it !!!!
bvgaze78@yahoo.com

Mami2jcn said...

Tweeted:

http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/8322318438

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Chicken on pizza is always good!

Amy said...

Pepperoni is the gold standard, is it not?

wigget said...

i'd like to try the pepperoni!

Unknown said...

Pepperoni and black olives!

Unknown said...

pineapple and bacon :) yum!

annashoshina at yahoo dot com

Reeni said...

I love their rising crust pizzas. 200 calories is awesome for pizza! Just cheese and tomato for me please!

The McEwans said...

Are you kidding me?! This is the best giveaway EVER! The pizzas look delish, and Mike is dieting right now, so I am going to get some. We love getting recipes off of your blog.

Clay and Lisa said...

Chicken, Peppers, and onions.

lyoness said...

The Cheese and Tomato sounds good to me.

Dawn said...

I am sucker for pepperoni!

Busted Kate said...

I'm definitely a pepperoni gal! These look sooooo goooood... I always need stuff to bring in for lunches, but I hate things that taste microwaved. This fits the bill!

peg42 said...

These look really great. Love your review on these. I'd like to try the pepperoni pizza. Thanks so much.

Chip said...

Pepperoni sounds great.

chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

They all look good, but I would love to try the Pepperoni first

Unknown said...

I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/8392708742

Unknown said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/8394550018
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Unknown said...

Cheese and tomato -- that sounds amazing!

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

cheese/tomato

Jamie said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato pizza!

Super Frugalette said...

Cheese and tomato

fostertam said...

Pepperoni with mushrooms and onions on a thin crispy crust!!

Nita said...

I would like to try them all. They all sound great.

lsfish said...

Tomato and cheese

Unknown said...

I like plain cheese pizza with no extra toppings. Pizza's my favorite, can't get enough of it!

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the pepperoni.

denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I tweeted.

http://twitter.com/wiscmom24/status/8422094341

denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

Wehaf said...

I'd like to try the cheese and tomato version.

urchiken at gmail dot com

kdkdkd said...

cheese and tomato sounds wonderful!

Sarah said...

I think the classic pepperoni sounds delish!

pocketbookpearls@gmail.com

clc408 said...

Chicken with peppers and onions is the one I'd like to try.

Tina said...

I'll go for the chicken with peppers and onions... in fact I'll go right now!

Mindy said...

I'd like to try the chicken with peppers!
mdmerenghi@gmail.com

Cheryl said...

I would love to try the chicken and peppers DiGiorno 200 calorie pizza.

blossum71 said...

I would like to try the chicken and peppers. If I could find a nice animal protein source without the calories, it would do wonders for my family. I also like the way its labeled. It doesn't advertise that there is no sugar or fat, just it's calorie content. I haven't seen it in the stores in Gulfport, so hopefully it is coming soon! Glad I found this blog!

Karina said...

I love olives on my pizza, black or green. They have such a unique flavor.

poptartcrumbs@gmail.com

Jayne said...

The chicken and peppers pizza looks yum!

Molly C. said...

I would love to try the pepperoni.

Lori said...

I'd probably get myself the chicken and peppers but the pepperoni would be my kids favorite!
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

susitravl said...

Chicken with Peppers and Onion - yummy!

Susan said...

Cheese and tomatoe,,,,,,now thats the way to go!!

smorrris610 said...

cheese and tomato

puye said...

I would like to try the Cheese & Tomato flavor pizza.

Krafty said...

Love to try the chicken w/peppers and onions

Barbara said...

The older I get, the more I love veggies. I love a pizza with lots of color - from veggies!

barbarashallue@yahoo.com

miriama said...

I would love to try the pepperoni

miriama said...

http://twitter.com/miriama59/status/8583044107

The Kodak Moments of our Life said...

I'm a sucker for cheese pizza, so I would go with the cheese and tomato pizza.
jenmarie15@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love this review because my husband and I love pizza, but have been staying away because of the high calories! I would have to say my husband would only go for the pepperoni, but I think the chicken and peppers sounds great!

Jill Sheets said...

I would go straight for the chicken one. It sounds yummy!

Jean Cross said...

Definitely the chicken and peppers. I'll have to look for these when I shop this week. Thanks for the tip!

Jan said...

I would love to try the cheese and tomato pizza.

Ed Schenk said...

These are not bad. frozen pizza has come a long way. I like to add extra veggies to mine!

Mickie and Matt said...

i'm a good ole fashion Pepperoni girl so i'd like to try that one... I think it's been AGES since I bought a frozen pizza maybe this will inspire me! 200 Calories aint bad!

Emily said...

I'm a pepperoni lover!!

curlyivie@yahoo.com

nicole said...

hey Melody-wow look at all these comments! I love your blog and have used it lots. Now that I know you like these pizzas I'm going to try them. I'm a big fan of peppers and onions on my pizza so I thinkg I'll start there.
njmwin@hotmail.com

Suz said...

the chicken, onions & peppers sounds DELICIOUS! and 200 cals per serving, it sounds even better! Thanks for the info and all the great recipes and ideas!

teresa said...

i'm all about good old pepperoni, great giveaway!

Kelly said...

I'm looking forward to trying the pepperoni!

Tessa said...

The chicken with peppers and onions sounds great! I've always loved their spicy chicken supreme, and I'm sure this would be similar in flavors!

Sarah said...

I'd try that chicken one. It sounds delicious!
spondah(at)aol(dot)com

Juliannajones said...

Hard to decide! I will have to go with the pepperoni one :)

Crazy Mom! said...

Mmmm - I want hawaiian with extra cheese

Robin B said...

Can someone please mass-produce a Chili & Chocolate pizza???

Deb Anderson said...

If all three of the new DiGiorno pizzas were laid out in front of me, I'd go for the Pepperoni first. No doubt. :)

Deb Anderson said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/8646557946

Terri. said...

I love pepperoni and mushroom pizza.

Nicole Chow said...

Hmm, they all sound good but I would love to try the chicken with peppers and onions. Thank you!

Me and My Pink Mixer said...

I've tried the Pepperoni and really liked them. I would like to try the chicken with peppers and onions next. They're not bad at all for a frozen pizza :)

Karen P said...

CHEESE & TOMATO

Amy T said...

I LOVE DiGiorno pizza!! I am usually a "just cheese" kind of girl, but the chicken sounds tempting!!

Nicole Chow said...

I just posted about this contest on my blog - http://healthychow.com/2010/02/05/swiss-chard-bean-squash-pasta/

My email is nchow728[at]gmail[dot]com

sksweeps said...

Since I love the Digiorno BBQ Chicken, I'd like to try the Chicken with peppers and onions, then the others...

Lara said...

I think the chicken with peppers and onions sounds delicious!

momznite said...

I'd be most likely to buy the cheese and tomatoes pizza.

Unknown said...

can anyone go wrong with pepperoni?

Daisy said...

Delicious! I like veggie pizzas, but I rarely get them because the rest of the family doesn't enjoy the peppers and olives.

Lindsey & Kurtis said...

Chicken and peppers..yum! ~Lindsey

Ashley said...

I'd like to try the cheese and tomato! thanks!

oldnavyash@aol.com

Ashley said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/smash906/status/8782725340

toohotforturtle said...

cheese and tomato sounds ymmy

Amy said...

I'd like to try the Chixken with Peppers and Onions. I tried the Cheese and Tomato one already and it is yummy.

Unknown said...

I'd probably buy all of them and have a big pizza buffet! but I'd like to try the Chicken with Peppers and Onions most!

kessandcrystal(at)aol.com

Unknown said...

blogged: http://itsahappyenchilada.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-not-delivery-its-digiorno-giving.html

kessandcrystal(at)aol.com

Unknown said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/happyenchilada2/status/8799865591

kessandcrystal(at)aol.com

Unknown said...

Chicken with Peppers & Onions sounds yummy.

shel704 at aol dot com

Unknown said...

Blogged:
http://auntiethesis.blogspot.com/2010/02/get-your-skinny-on-digiorno-blogher.html

shel704 at aol dot com

Unknown said...

Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/8802582367

shel704 at aol dot com

Tamara B. said...

I would like to try the Chicken with Peppers & Onions pizza

Laura Stewart said...

Cheese and Tomato and Basil are my favorite!!

Kim Pedersen said...

The chicken and peppers and onions! That sounds good right about now!

Lori said...

pepperoni pls is my fam's fav, but i would love to try the cheese tomato basil, yummy! ;)

you are the best!

polymomma.blogspot.com

lorianngray@gmail.com

thanks,
Lori

Nelsby said...

Such a tough decision! I believe my favorite is the Chicken with Peppers & Onions pizza.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/8845794487
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Tammy said...

cheese and tomato look yummy. And now I'm craving pizza! lol

Krista said...

Pepperoni, please! Thanks.

SadieM said...

Chicken/peppers/onions sounds great!

sajami@gmail.com

Andrea Riegling from ROCK THAT PLATE! said...

I just tried the chicken with peppers 200 calorie Digiorno! It was great!

Ravzie said...

The chicken with peppers & onions sounds pretty good to me! Thanks.

Momma Lioness Michele said...

SO SORRY about the 4 entries - I had a problem getting the ONE comment i was trying to enter posted. Please delete my extra posts!
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Seriously 200 calories??? I would go with the cheese & tomato. :)
Kylene wolfe56@comcast.net

Unknown said...

I'd like to try the Pepperoni!

ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

Unknown said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/8889172442

ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

Meghan said...

I would be all over the cheese & tomato one like tomatoes on a vine! or white on rice!

Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

chicken alfredo sounds good

Anonymous said...

I would definitely have to try the cheese and tomato!

jillk77 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

i would choose the chicken with peppers and onions...yummy...

Erin from Long Island said...

I would love to try the chicken and peppers!

Erin from Long Island said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/8949016272

Tuesday Girl said...

cheese and tomato sounds so good!

kimberlyWI said...

mmmmm pepperoni my favorite

Blue Girl said...

cheese and tomato

Blue Girl said...

blogged:
http://bluegirl1423.blogspot.com/2010/02/9-chances-to-win-visa-gift-card.html

Melinda said...

my husband would love the pepperoni

Melinda said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/statuses/8970776076

sean said...

pepperoni

seanm1999 at hotmail dot com

Joy said...

ham and pineapple

mjharvey26 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Joy said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/MsJoyful1/status/8970769548

mjharvey26 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Artistic Cook said...

Artichokes and feta

Artistic Cook said...

blogged:
http://artisticbaker.blogspot.com/2010/02/9-chances-to-win.html

Artistic Cook said...

http://twitter.com/artisticbaker/status/8970773289

tweeted

JeanineMB said...

I'd love to try the DiGiorno Chicken & Peppers style.

Jenn said...

I'd go for the chicken and peppers!

skkorman said...

I would like to try the tomato and cheese pizza!

skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

dlhaley said...

Pepperoni, pepperoni, pepperoni ... really!

dlhaley[at]hotmail[dot]com

Literary Winner said...

The plain cheese would be the one I would try. You sound a lot like me so I really trust your good review and will have to go try this soon - I am a pizza freak!
weird chick online at gmail dot com

Krissyar said...

Chicken, peppers and onions. :) I've already tried the pepperoni! YUM!

Susan C. said...

The chicken and peppers looks good!

susan (at) spacesuitcase (dot) com

Sheila said...

oh the chicken one!rats forgot the email blondandgreen@gmail.com

Angelica Bays, TygrLilies.blogspot.com said...

definitely the chicken and peppers!

Tygrlilies@cox.net

lisa said...

I would choose the chicken with green pepper and onion. It'm my favorite combination.

Lisa
http://www.palepinkandroses.typepad.com

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