Summer is here! What's better than warm temperatures, sunshine and lots of great food shared between friends and family? I absolutely love everything about this season!
We've been spending time making tasty treats these past few weeks, with a new addition to our kitchen - the Calphalon XL 9 Speed Blender. I have to say, I don't know how we functioned without it!
We love to take advantage of the abundant fresh fruit and produce available during the Summer months - and the Calphalon XL Blender [pictured above] is the perfect tool to prep delicious summer treats.
The Calphlon XL 9 Speed Blender is generously sized and is perfect for whipping up treats for the entire family. The 9 button functions on the Calphalon XL 9 Speed Blender include:
The Calphalon XL Digital Convection oven is the perfect gift for the cook in your life this holiday season!
This super sized convection oven gives your family the capability to cook family size meals, to perfection. Roast a whole chicken, cook a large 12" Pizza or anything else that your family may be craving; the large interior accommodates pans and baking dishes sized up to 9 x 13 inches!
The Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven is incredibly user friendly too. The large digital display screen is easily navigated using four simple buttons [start/cancel, mode, defrost and convection] and two simple dials [timer and temperature].
Moms and Dads, life gets busy! If you forget to defrost something for dinner [like we all do on occasion] NO WORRIES! The Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven is equipped to handle it! Simple pop your frozen food into the convection oven and press the convenient defrost button.
Convection cooking is incredible! You spend all that time seasoning and preparing your food before it goes into the oven; why not achieve the best results every time? The Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven features the Opti-Heat system which consistently monitors the temperature of the oven as it's cooking, and a Convection fan which helps ensure that your food is cooked evenly [eliminating over-browning /burning on the outside and an under-cooked inside.]
Of course, when we prepare meals for our family, the objective is to spend time at the table with our family, right? Calphalon helps you to do just that by making cleanup super simple! Simply wipe the high-performance bronze non-stick interior of the XL Digital Convection oven with a warm damp cloth [and dry.] For any spills or crumbs, Calphalon has incorporated a convenient crumb tray that simply slides out for easy cleaning.
A Little Bit About the Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop & Stack
Make delightfully amusing treats with our playful Cuisipro® Ice Cream Scoop & Stack. The scoop & stack creates cylindrical blocks of ice cream that can be decorated or stacked for a colorful and creative presentation. The ergonomic scooper cuts through the hardest ice cream with a simple twist-and-lift action. Push button release. Each scoop holds 3.75oz ice cream., is dishwasher safe on top rack, and is available in various colors.
Our Experience
In our house, ice cream is a treat that's served year round! Since it's been so warm this Summer, the kid's enjoy it a little more frequently than normal. I love to find toppings and other little ways to make it a fun treat for them. The Cuisipro Scoop & Stack is so neat! Unique in it's design, the "Scoop" comes out in a perfect cylinder on a cone or in a dish, and is great for ice cream sandwich making ! It's simple to use, and a fun new way to serve up ice cream to my family and guests!
You can find the Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop and stack at a variety of retailer's and online at http://www.cuisipro.com/
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In 1830, in a Normandy village called Villedieu-les-Poêles, which is located near the Mont-Saint-Michel, Mr. Ernest Mauviel established the Mauviel manufacturing company. Villedieu-les-Poêles, “the city of copper”, has an 800 year heritage of copper manufacturing. The strength and foundation for Mauviel's manufacturing expertise is based upon this rich tradition of copper manufacturing that has been handed down from generation to generation.Since the very early years, by offering the highest quality products, Mauviel has been a fixture in the professional and commercial markets.Today, Mauviel continues to offer the professional chef, products that are unsurpassed in quality and design. These same products are now also available to household markets.
Throughout the world Mauviel products are used by many famous chefs and professionals. With 1,000 products, Mauviel offers several ranges of high quality products made from copper, stainless steel or aluminum. Each range is crafted with elegant style and is designed to meet the needs of the most discerning professional and household cooks. All ranges of Mauviel cookware products bring performance and pleasure to successful chefs, and to all those who aspire to become chefs.
A Little Bit About the M' cook Collection by Mauviel
The Collection M'cook offers professionals and household cooks the highest culinary technology.
Five layers of materials provide perfect conductivity for each product, thanks to fast and uniform heat distribution. The handles are made from cast stainless steel or cast iron, and reinforce the pure and modern design of this range. The collection M'cook provides the most demanding cook, with the greatest pleasure
Features:
■5 ply Construction - High performance cookware, works on all cooking surfaces, including induction.
■2.6 mm Thickness on all shapes - even heat distribution (fast, uniform, controlled cooking).
■Pouring rims on all shapes - eliminates drips when pouring liquids.
■Handles fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets.
■Available in cast stainless steel, cast iron, or bronze handles.
■Oversized handles - for safe lifting of stew pans, roasters and other large pots.
■Professional diameters and heights - M'Cook products have high sides and are designed for both professional and household cooking.
■Oven safe to 680° F.
■Dishwasher safe.
■Each piece handcrafted in France by Mauviel - manufacturing cookware since 1830.
■Lifetime guarantee.
My Experience with the Mauviel M'cook 11" (8qt) Saute Pan with Lid
(Pictured Above)
To pursue my passion in cooking I set off and read a bunch of cookbooks trying to satisfy my husband and my children with yummy treats daily. Instead I have learned that the best recipes are the one's that you dream up ( or tweak ) to make your very own unique culinary creation. In my endeavors and experiments with cooking, I have failed a few times, and at the time I couldn't help but think that the dish may have turned out better with the right piece of cookware
When I pulled this pan from the box, I was definitely impressed and taken back a bit by the appearance and weight of this pan! It feels and looks indestructible (a rarity these days) in it's construction. I decided to put an old creation to the test in the M' cook Stainless Steel Saute pan ( a scallop and linguine dish ) and the outcome was perfection! Not to say that this pan makes the cook better, but it definitely offers endless possibilities! The scallops cooked evenly this time around and the sauce didn't taste overcooked or slightly burned as it did the last time I attempted it. Even heating really is the key to an incredible dish. I don't like when portions of a meal taste wonderful and other's are over/under cooked, and with the wrong cookware, this can be the inevitable outcome ( regardless of your cooking skills). For a perfect even heat every time, I would highly recommend Mauviel M' cook cookware!
You can find Mauviel M'cook cookware at a variety of Retailer's
To discover all that Mauviel has to offer visit them online at www.mauvielusa.com
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A Little Bit About New West Knife Works & the Fushionwood Chopper Knife
For those of us who love fine food, cooking is an art, and a quality knife is the artist's brush. At New West Knifeworks, we make our chef knives like we cook; we use the finest quality ingredients and prepare them with the patient hands of an artist. Our chef knives are finely tuned, quality instruments, a fusion of form and function.
Fusionwood chefs knives are as functional as they are beautiful. Premium high-carbon stainless tool steel and beautiful hardwood veneer handles are fused into a technically flawless culinary instrument for professional or home chefs. The 'Chopper' is a New West classic. Vegetables have nightmares about these pro quality kitchen knives. But for the slicing and chopping needs of your kitchen, this knife is a dream.
My Experience with the Fushionwood 'Chopper'
Cooking is a passion in my household. We enjoy finding great new tools that making cooking easier and more enjoyable . I recently had the opportunity to experience the Fushionwood 'Chopper' by New West Knifeworks....what a treat! This knife is smaller than a traditional chef's knife, which makes it a little less intimidating, and easier to maneuver. Able to handle the toughest of jobs in the kitchen, and slices through veggies with ease. The Fushionwood 'Chopper' is a both a pure joy to use, and to look at. With the beautiful "Fushionwood" handle ( available in a variety of color choices) this knife adds personality and pizazz to your kitchen like no other piece of cutlery. This small wonder should be an essential piece in every kitchen.
Experience the beauty and precision of the Fushionwood 'Chopper' for yourself! One Lucky reader will receive a Fushionwood 'Chopper' of their own! (MSRP $99.00)
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A Little Bit About Emile Henry Flame® cookware line
and My Experience with the 12" Oval Dutch Oven
(Pictured Above)
Manufactured in France, this versatile cookware is easy to clean and it is also dishwasher safe. Ideal for use on any type of stove or in the oven, they are also attractive serving dishes at the table. These cocottes or casseroles can be used for a variety of cooking, from cooking rice or vegetables, to making soups and casseroles, pot roasting and even baking cakes and breads. The dutch oven / stewpots are made of an innovative ceramic technology that is remarkably hard and flameproof so it can be used directly on a heat source whether it is a stovetop or grill and then can be placed in the oven to roast or bake. The dutch oven / stewpots direct heat tolerance is so high that it, unlike most metal, glass or ceramic cookware, can sit on a very hot open flame, empty, for an extended period of time and it won't crack, discolor or break. The Flame-Top Dutch Oven / Stewpot cooks evenly and gently when used on top of the stove, in the oven or even in the microwave.
Personally I love to cook, it's something that I am fairly passionate about. When it comes to putting one of my coveted recipes in a piece of cookware and trusting that it will cook to perfection, the trust does not come easily. How thrilled was I to find Emile Henry?! This company has made it their (family) business to make excellence a priority in the cookware industry, for generations past and to come.
Versatile cookware is extremely hard to come by. My kitchen cabinets are filled with several pieces, each with it's own specific purpose.
Flame® Cookware was designed with technology that allows you to cook on the stove top (great for braising a roast before placing it in the oven), in the oven, and yes even the microwave (leftover's anyone?)! A piece of cookware this versatile had me intrigued and excited to test it out for myself! My findings? Flame® ceramic cookware is absolutely amazing; hands down best piece of ceramic cookware I have ever owned or experienced! In my past experience, ceramic cookware can be hard to time as it doesn't always cook the same as another piece of ceramic cookware, or evenly. The Flame® Oval Dutch oven was used to cook a variety of dishes. Everything from a pasta casserole to a pot roast.......cooking evenly to perfection each and every time (no matter what the contents are). This incredible cookware has definitely earned my trust.
The Advantages of the "Flame®" Line by Emile Henry
-A new ceramic technology for cooking on the stove or in the oven
-All types of stove tops: gas, electricity, halogen. With Emile Henry's special induction disk, can be used for induction stove tops
-All types of ovens: traditional, convection, and microwave safe. Can be used on gas or charcoal grills and open fire
-Keeps hot longer
-Easy to clean, dishwasher-safe
-Provides gently even heat distribution; coaxes out the natural flavors of the food and maintains natural textures and colors, results in better tasting dishes
-Light, easy to handle - 30% Lighter than all Cast Iron
-Footed base for heat diffusion
-Can be heated to extremely high temperatures for searing
-Manufactured in France from Burgundy Clay and other natural products
-Three (3) year warranty for household use
You can find Flame cookware and other cookware / serve ware by Emile Henry at a variety of retailer's and direct at www.emilehenryusa.com WIN IT Experience the best in ceramic cookware for yourself! One Lucky Reader will receive a 6.3qt. 12" Oval Dutch Oven (Pictured Above Middle)! (RV $220) HOW TO ENTER Leave a comment~ Which piece of Emile Henry Cookware would you love to add to your kitchen? The comment is considered your entry. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ENTRIES
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"As a fourth generation, family-owned company, our brands thrive on family traditions – just like yours. We take a great deal of pride in knowing that our products are made of the finest ingredients possible and that our tomato products are grown from seedlings that we cultivate ourselves. When the Dei Fratelli family puts a product on our grocers’ shelves for your family, we do so knowing that we’ve taken the same amount of care and attention to quality that we would if we were placing it on our own family’s table.
To us, Dei Fratelli products are more than just rich, robust flavors ... They’re products that bring families together. It just doesn’t get any better than that."
(Pictured Above: Dei Fratelli Pasta Sauce)
Our Experience with Dei Fratelli Products
I enjoy cooking for my family, most nights there is a home cooked meal on the table. For us it is all about sitting down together and enjoying each other's company. Dei Fratelli places a high value on family, and puts only the finest ingredient's into their sauces, salsas, and other products.
We had the opportunity to sample a variety of Dei Fratelli products recently, and I have to say I (as well as my family) were really impressed with the fresh taste of the products ( even the diced canned tomato's tasted like they were just picked off the vine, diced, and placed on our table). The pasta sauces are hearty, ready to be added to your favorite pasta or meat dishes ( I usually add extra spice & herbs to other sauce brands but with these sauces that was not needed at all ) right out of the container. Our favorite Dei Fratelli product (though they were all delicious) was Dei Fratelli's Black Bean n' Corn Salsa. My kid's and hubby enjoyed it on taco's and I added a little to my salad....delicious! You can find Dei Fratelli's line of product's at a variety of retailer's or direct at http://www.deifratelli,com/
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(ViCera™ means Beautiful Ceramics)
In Japanese, the kanji character for beauty is and can be read as "vi". The word for ceramics can be shortened to "cera", and writen as . Combined, the name ViCera™ (pronounced "vee-say-rah') means beautiful ceramics. At ViCera™ , we take great pride in our products as highly functional works of art. From beginning to end, our master craftsmen give careful attention to each and every blade to consistently produce unparalleled sharpness that lasts far longer than steel. The naturally brilliant, white blades are made using only pure Japanese zirconia ceramic and embody the traditional Japanese aesthetic of purity.
During production, our master craftsmen fashion the pure zirconium oxide into knife shaped blanks using high-pressure presses. The finished blanks are then hardened in a process called "sintering", which requires special kilns that can achieve temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius. After they are removed from the kilns, the knives are cooled to a naturally brilliant white and then hand-sharpened on a special diamond coated grinding wheel. ViCera™ ceramic knives are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic called zirconium oxide (also known as zirconia). Zirconium oxide is extremely hard and wear resistant, rating 8.5 on the Mohs scale - surpassing stainless steel (5-6 Mohs) and approaching the hardness of diamond (10 Mohs). The Mohs scale, developed by mineralogist Friedrich Mohs, is the universally accepted standard for measuring the hardness of minerals. When you pick up a ViCera™ ceramic knife, you are holding a perfect balance of new technology and old-world craftsmanship. A brilliant, white blade that is as light as a feather and tougher than nails.
My Experience with the ViCera™ Chef's Knife
I love to cook! My absolute favorite place to be is in the Kitchen whipping up something delicious for my family to enjoy. Since the beginning of time (or so it seems:), I have been using an old set of knives that we purchased while still in college. I was eager to find out if ViCera™ Chef's knife would be all that it was described to be. The night that the knife arrived I was preparing linguine and claims, so I decided to test out the ViCera™ chef's knife right away. I used it to chop the scallions and clam's and I added a variety of fresh veggies to a side salad to accompany our meal. The way this knife handles is amazing! It cut through everything smoothly with little effort at all. Since that first meal, I have used this knife daily in our meal preparations; not only am I pleased, I now plan to purchase the rest of the set! ViCera cutlery is the very best, all that it's described to be...and MORE!
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A Little Bit About The TASSIMO Home Brewing System by Bosch
TASSIMO is not just another coffee maker. It's a whole new way to prepare a variety of delicious hot drinks perfectly, in the comfort of your own home. And it's so simple. With the TASSIMO system and the TASSIMO Discs (T DISCs) you can make the hot drink you want, when you want it. No fuss. No bother.
It's truly amazing. The same system that makes a real espresso and freshly brewed filter coffee from some of your favorite U.S. and European brands, also makes real milk-based latte & cappuccino, cafe crema, tea, hot chocolate – something for everyone. Each cup is freshly brewed to celebrate its true character and gives you the taste you love, every time.
New features in the TASSIMO T65 Brewer Include:
*Convenient operation -- The multilingual LCD display provides user-friendly visual and linguistic instructions.
*Everything in view -- The cup-stand illuminates cup while brewing.
*Drink strength may be customized to suit individual tastes and virtually no pre-heat time is required. It is designed to accommodate most cup sizes, travel mugs, and glasses.
*The included Mavea water filter improves flavor and aroma of beverages while extending the life of the machine by reducing lime and scale.
A Little Bit About TASSIMO T DISC'S
The ingenious TASSIMO Disc (T DISC) is designed to work exclusively with the TASSIMO system. Each T DISC contains a precisely measured amount of coffee, tea, chocolate or concentrated milk, and is sealed to protect the precious flavors inside. When you insert the T DISC, the system reads the bar code printed on the label. It automatically calculates the amount of water needed, brewing time, and temperature to prepare the perfect beverage. All the brewing happens inside the T DISC using a unique inverse flow. Your beverage pours directly from T DISC into the cup so you can prepare different drinks, one after the other. Our Experience with the TASSIMO T65 Home Brewing System
I am a total coffee freak (for lack of a better term). Though I fell in love with coffee long before I was a mother; that love was only further intensified after I had children, as it now serves a much greater purpose! Having experienced (and fallen hard for) great coffee house coffee's, namely Starbucks, during my college days; I am always disappointed with the lack of authentic flavor when trying to brew coffee house brand coffee's at home. This is why the TASSIMO T65 has now become my absolute FAVORITE appliance of all time! Let me explain further....
When the TASSIMO T65 home brewing system arrived, my joy could barely be contained. I rushed to the kitchen to set it up immediately. Set up was quick and simple with the included instructions; ready to brew within a matter of minutes. My first experiment? I brewed a Latte ( and iced it for a yummy cool treat on an unbelievably hot day).The milk T DISC steamed quickly (I was thoroughly impressed with the speed), I then brewed the espresso disc, and wallah, coffeehouse coffee in my little kitchen, in the matter of a couple minutes!
The real test came with my brand of choice, the aforementioned Starbucks. I placed the T Disc in, with a moment of flashbacks of my previous failed attempts to replicate the intoxicating perfection that is Starbucks (coffee officianato's you know of which I am referring). In about a minute it was finished, I added milk, and took a sip, um......blew my mind.....EXACT. PERFECT. AMAZING! There's no longer a need to stumble out of bed and make a b-line for the corner coffee shop in the morning ( and afternoon, mid-afternoon, evening, night, late-night...hey I'm a MOM, caffeine is a close friend of mine ;) instead I will stay close(seriously my husband jokes that he now runs close second to the TASSIMO in our house ;) to home and brew coffeehouse goodness in the privacy and comfort of my own kitchen! Friends Welcome!
How much do you love coffee? You will fall in love all over again with the TASSIMO T65 Home Brewing System from Bosch! You can find the TASSIMO T65 at a variety of retailer's and direct online at http://www.tassimodirect.com/
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A Little Bit About the Leland Single Handle Kitchen Faucet with DIAMOND™ Seal Technology & MagnaTite® docking
A charming teapot-inspired faucet, the Leland single handle water efficient faucet from Delta offers a timeless design that is a perfect marriage of both form and function. The Leland is a Water efficient model, with DIAMOND™ Seal Technology, making this fixture both a economic decision (no inflated water bill due to a leaking faucet) & environmentally friendly.The high-arc spout swivels 360º for complete sink access, the pull-down spray wand features a 59″ hose providing a 20″ reach. Another great feature? The 13 7/8″ high-arc spout provides extra clearance for deep pots and pans. You can trust in the value of your purchase with Delta, with their Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty.
Our Experience with the Leland Single Handle Kitchen Faucet with DIAMOND™ Seal Technology &MagnaTite® docking
Browsing through the current styles available from Delta was so much fun. Not only do they have some amazing designs to match every one's tastes - the technology that Delta is working on is incredible. Have you had a chance to check out their new DIAMOND™ Seal Technology, MagnaTite® docking, and Touch2O® Technology? Really cutting edge stuff! I searched high and low, and they are the only company offering such amazing features. Add in the Lifetime warranty, and are there any more questions needed?! I personally enjoy companies that stand behind their products; not too many companies do these day's; so to find a gem of a company like Delta is a rarity.
After seeing the Leland design for the kitchen (pictured above), my heart was set. With a charm that caught my eye immediately, I new that this fixture would compliment my style perfectly! Not only is it beautiful, it's water efficient with Delta's DIAMOND™ Seal Technology; great for the environment, and my pocketbook!. The Delta fixture arrived packaged securely with all of the required hardware for installation. Installation is made even easier with instructions that mean what they say (how much do you love it when the instructions make actual sense?!). From it's beautiful charming appearance to the efficiency that is Delta; we LOVE this great fixture and everything about it! Want a fixture that you'll love and will last a lifetime?You can find Delta at a variety of retailer's and direct at http://www.deltafaucets.com/.
My Thanks to Delta for providing the product for review.
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Entry to this giveaway ends at 12pm PST JULY 22, 2010. Winner's are chosen randomly through random.org. The winner will be announced on the top of this post, and contacted through email. The winner will have 48 hrs. to respond or another winner will be chosen. DISCLOSURE: I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
ZeroWater water filters utilize a patented 5 stage Ion Exchange system that removes 100% of detectable dissolved solids and provides more complete filtration than conventional carbon water filters. ZeroWater is the ONLY filtered water that meets the FDA definition for purified bottled water. In side by side tests, ZeroWater scores a perfect 000 for detectable dissolved solids as measured by a TDS (Total Disolved Solids) meter. Products include pitcher water filters, cooler systems, replacement water filter cartridges and laboratory grade TDS meters. * Filtered potable tap water tested by an independent lab (not the FDA) to meet specifically the water quality requirements for using the label "purified." †Compared to water produced by leading gravity fed filters.
(Pictured above:ZeroWater Pitcher with built in tap)
Our Experience with the ZeroWater Picther My family drinks alot of water, and the city water that comes out of my tap is not served with confidence in my house. I usually offer bottled water of some sort, generally purchased by the gallon. On occasion when I do drink the tap water, it is full of chlorine with overpowering tastes (and smells). We recently had the opportunity to review the ZeroWater Pitcher. Upon receiving the ZeroWater pitcher I opened it right up, as I was curious to see if it would really work. With the included TDS meter & pitcher in hand I scurried off to the kitchen. I filled the picture by filling up a glass and pouring the water into the top reservoir.....but not before testing what came out of the tap first! I dipped the water meter into a glass of the tap water and was shocked to see that the water that is coming out of my tap tested at 169 with the TDS meter! While I was waiting for the water to filter through the ZeroWater Pitcher, out of curiosity I tested our bottled water (a popular name brand spring water). The bottled spring water tested at 64. After about 10 minutes the Zero Water Pitcher had filtered a full pitcher of water. Going in it was 169.....filtered, it measured in at 000, just as it stated it would! ZeroWater tastes great, and has replaced my families use of bottled water completely. When I am going to be out and about I fill up our reusable water bottles with the built in tap on the pitcher, and we're set! I love finding products that do what they say they will, and ZeroWater is one of them. You can find ZeroWater filtration products direct at http://www.zerowater.com/ and at a variety of Retailer's.
My Thanks to ZeroWater for providing the product for review.
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UltraGold is a new line of bakeware that takes the art of baking to a higher level and is the culmination of Wilton’s 80 years of baking and dessert decorating experience. Every Wilton UltraGold pan was designed with features that provide the perfect baking results decorators demand.
Features Include:
Premium Aluminum
Every Wilton Ultra Gold pan is hand-crafted to ensure a perfect shape and better baking results for you.
Even Heating
Won’t Warp-UltraGold heats more evenly and holds its shape like no other brand. Our premium aluminum distributes heat evenly for a light, golden brown cake surface that is ideal for decorating.
Durable Anodized Surface-Anodizing creates a more consistent surface finish. This means that UltraGold’s signature golden finish will look great and bake beautifully for years to come.
Oversized Handles for Easy Lifting
Convenient extended handles help you lift the UltraGold pan safely and easily. Pan dimensions are stamped on the handles.
My Experience with UltraGold Bakeware by Wilton Wilton's quality is apparent upon first glance. The construction of their bakeware is in my opinion the very best out there. From the large handles to the generous size baking area, not a single detail is missed. The result? Awesome bakeware that is virtually indestructible. I occasionally through my multi-tasking (yet to be perfected) leave thing's in the oven a bit too long. This can take a tole on the appearance, and function of my bakeware. Not with the new UltraGold Bakeware! These pans heat evenly, turning your culinary/baking attempts out with beautiful results each and every time. My UltraGold pans have also maintained their beutiful gold appearance after each and every use; not a spot or mark on them. Want a delightful baking experience? UltraGold Bakeware is definantly the way to go!
You Can Find UltraGold Bakeware at a variety of Retailer's and direct online at http://www.wilton.com/ My Thanks to Wilton for Providing the product for review. WIN IT!!!
1 Lucky Reader will win a set of UltraGold Bakeware!
Winner Will receive:
10 in. Round Pan
10 in. Square Pan
11x15 Sheet Pan
11x17 Jelly Roll Pan HOW TO ENTER
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Wilton helps families celebrate! For 80 years, Wilton has been the industry leader in cake decorating, quality bakeware and food crafting. We are the number one resource for nationally-located decorating classes, proven supplier of professional Wilton decorating bakeware and provide step-by-step information online and thru our publications to help you make your celebration special with Wilton cakes, cookies, cupcakes and candy.
Dimensions Giant Cupcake Pan The Dimensions Giant Cupcake Pan creates a big 3-D giant cupcake for the whole party to share! Assemble top and bottom cake halves with a thin layer of icing. This giant cupcake pan is of professional weight and cast aluminum for exceptional detail. Premium non-stick surface for easy release and cleanup. Wilton stands behing their products with a Lifetime warranty.
This Pan was a HUGE hit in my house! My kids enjoy baking with me in the kitchen, and this was a blast to decorate! We made a chocolate cupcake with buttercream icing, and topped it off with fun pastel sprinkles ( in honor of the season that is upon us :-)
There is also a Dimensions Cupcake pan to match this Giant one of a kind design! The Cupcake mold makes slightly larger than average cupcakes ( 4 to each pan ). They also require assembly with a thin layer of icing.We made our Dimension Cupcakes to match our giant creation, and enjoyed the efforts of our baking with a week of great dessert!
We also received the Cupcakes 'N More Stand for review, and while it did not fit the Dimensions cupcakes, it does fit the average size cupcake. This would make an adorable centerpiece at any party! Or add votive candles as pictured~you could do a variety of fun things with this presentation piece!
You can purchase all of the item's that I reviewed at http://www.wilton.com/ and from select stores. My Thanks to Wilton for Providing the products for review
WIN IT!!! Wilton has been kind enough to offer 1 lucky reader all of the item's that I reviewed! 1 Lucky reader will win the Giant Dimensions Cupcake Pan, the Dimensions Cupcake Pan, & The Cupcakes 'N More Stand!!
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