From the all encompassing Sunset Cookbook to a KitchenAid attachment that is perfect for hamburger fans, here are our favorite gifts to give this season. Watch the video to find out what items we love, and learn an easy do-it-yourself gift suggestion: a wine and cheese basket you can customize!
Although the initial cost of a Kitchenaid standing mixer is somewhat pricey, for enthusiastic and adventurous home cooks it's an essential tool worthy of the investment. I use mine once a week and not just for baking needs. The thing that's so great about the Kitchenaid (besides the fact that it comes in a bunch of fabulous colors) is the attachments. I have the electric juicer that is very handy for making large batches of cocktails and the meat grinder that is the key to a perfectly crafted burger. After watching Chef Matt Accarrino make squid-ink pasta from scratch, I'm dying to get my hands on the pasta attachment.
Which attachments do you like? Or which do you dream of one day having?
It's holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with 12 days of amazing giveaways! In case you missed them, Bella's giving away three TRIA hair removal systems, Fit's giving away five ultimate yoga packages from Saka, Buzz is hooking you up with Sherlock Holmes tickets and a limited edition Xbox 360, Lil's wrapping up $500 from little maven, Pet's gifting an adorable new doggie wardrobe from our friends at Ralph Lauren, and much, much more!
Not one to be left out of the fun, it's my turn to play SantClaus. I'm excited to announce that we are sending one lucky reader a KitchenAid Professional 610 Stand Mixer and all the attachments (ice cream maker, pasta press, ravioli maker, citrus juicer, rotor slicer, food grinder, sausage stuffer, and fruit and vegetable strainer) courtesy of Williams-Sonoma®!
To enter, all you have to do is take this quiz about KitchenAid. It doesn't matter how you do, you just have to answer the three questions — official rules here. This giveaway is open for a week, but you won't want to miss any of our fabulous giveaways, so stay tuned every day and enter them all. Be sure you're logged into your PopSugar Community account to be entered, so if you're not already a member, register now. Don't forget to tell your friends to join.
To enter for the chance to win a KitchenAid Professional 610 Stand Mixer and attachments, take the quiz now!
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Since Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love, we decided to express our love for you readers — with a sweet giveaway! We've partnered with the fabulous folks at Williams-Sonoma® to put together the ultimate prize package. Get excited because you could soon be mixing up sweets for your sweetheart. We're giving away a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Empire Red and all the wonderful accessories necessary for baking. There are Melamine Mixing Bowls and a set of Melamine measuring cups and spoons for precise measurements.
A set of Silicone Spatulas are perfect for stirring and smoothing the batter. With the Copper Cookie Cutter Heart Set you can make cookies that are too pretty to eat. Not the most experienced baker? No worries. With the Bouchon Mold and exclusive Bouchon Mix developed by Thomas Keller of French Laundry restaurant you can easily whip up delicious mini chocolate cakes. When it's time to clean up reach for Williams-Sonoma Logo Towels. All of these wonderful products come in Valentine red.
To enter to win this incredible prize, you must log in and take the quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, completing the quiz once you are logged in makes you eligible to win. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, all repeat quizzes will be ignored.
The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Tuesday, February 10, at 1:00 p.m. PST. Click here for official rules. Good luck!
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The stores are currently loaded with pink products benefiting breast cancer research. For example, KitchenAid carries a huge line of pink products that generate funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. What I want to know is, do you purchase these pink products?
This October, the folks at KitchenAid are proposing that you host a Cook for the Cure Party. By hosting a party you can help raise funds that benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and have a fabulous time doing it.
They've got the party planning down to four easy steps:
I took a quick glance at the party prep brochure, even if you're not planning on hosting a party, you'll definitely want to check out this handy resource. I've included one of the pages — recipe for cheddar crisps! — after the jump. Check it out, read more
The KitchenAid Mixer contest began and ended and as much as I would have loved to present each one of you with a prize, there can only be one winner. We were overwhelmed with entries, and set the geeks off to magically compute a random winner. So who was it? Well folks, give a big round of applause to jerseyjen. She'll now be able to easily whip up meringues, cakes, breads and more. I hope she sends us pics of her creations too!
Thanks to everyone who entered and don't give up hope, it could be you next time!
This week's ultimate kitchen item is a great mixer. I know, it's a bit of a splurge, and not everyone is going to use it. However, if you bake a lot (or plan on becoming a better baker), then you might really want to consider one. And, if you're building a registry, it's a great item for people to chip-in and get for you, so go for it!
My personal favorite (the one I have and love love love) is a KitchenAid Pro 600. It's a little pricey (list price: $500, but most places sell it for less than $400), but it will do everything you want it to and more. It comes with a flat beater, a wire whip, dough hook and a clear plastic pouring shield. You also have the option of purchasing other attachments such as a meat grinder, pasta maker or ice-cream machine. If the Pro is too pricey, KitchenAid also has an Artisan model that has a bit less power and capacity.
Three more mixers, including one you can use even if you don't have the counter space, so read more
