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At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen Cookbook

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen Cookbook

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen

A sophisticated vegetarian cookbook with all the tools you need to be at home in your kitchen, cooking in the most nourishing and delicious ways—from the foundations of stocking a pantry and understanding your ingredients, to preparing elaborate seasonal feasts.

Imagine you are in a bright, breezy kitchen. There are large bowls on the counter full of lush, colorful produce and a cake stand stacked with pretty whole-grain muffins. On the shelves live rows of glass jars containing grains, seeds, beans, nuts, and spices. You open the fridge and therein you find a bottle of fresh almond milk, cooked beans, soaking grains, dressings, ferments, and seasonal produce. This is Amy Chaplin’s kitchen. It is a heavenly place, and this book will make it your kitchen too.

Read more about this great cookbook by clicking through below:

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating WellAt Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating Well

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Freshen up your Kitchen with Lime Green

Freshen up your Kitchen with Lime Green

Add Color to your Kitchen with Functional and Pretty Lime Green Dishes, Accessories and Decor

You can add your own style to freshen up your kitchen with splashes of your favorite color and if lime green is yours, here you can wallow in a huge selection of lime green kitchen appliances, decor and accessories. I’ve pick out just a few of my favorite lime green kitchen decor items to tempt you. There is a selection of bake and cookware, towels and table linen, curtains, wall clocks and kitchen appliances to name just a few.

I hope you enjoy surfing this collection and if there is something missing that you need, all you have to do is click any of the links to take you into Amazon to browse an even wider selection.

KitchenAid KSM150PSGA Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield – Green Apple

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer

Introducing lime green to a kitchen

Lime green is a stunning color on it’s own and it blends and contrasts with many other colors – have you thought about lime green and orange for instance – those are bold and stunning together. Or if you prefer something a shade more subtle, go for pastel lime greens and dot only a few accents and accessories around your kitchen. Too much lime green, for example in walls, can close a room in but you can use spots and splashes of this color to really make an impact.

Kitchen Selectives Single Drip Coffee Maker with Mug

Shades of lime green can differ so be sure you match them to how you want. There is nothing wrong with having a contrast but you might want to pick out one that stands out more than another. Decorate with useful lime green appliances like these set out on the counter as part of your decor idea.

Kitchen Selectives Single Drip Coffee Maker with Mug, GreenMelitta MES1W OneOne Single Serve Coffeemaker, Kiwi

Ceramic Lime Green Classic Teapot

This stunning teapot is dishwasher and microwave safe and uses a standard measure of 5- to 6 ounce cups to leave room for milk and sugar.

Lime Green Classic 2 Cup Ceramic Teapot

Chantal Enamel on Steel 1.8-Quart Loop Teakettle, Lime Green

This is a very pleasing shape and with a ergo handle, easy to hold when pouring boiling water.

Chantal Enamel on Steel 1.8-Quart Loop Teakettle, Lime Green

Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Hobnail Teapot

These cast iron kettles are among my favorite things – they have a wonderful Oriental feel to them that makes tea time into a ritual.

Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Hobnail Teapot

Premium Silicone Deep Dish Casserole Pan, Green

Marathon Housewares silicone bakeware features a non-stick surface that is flexible and easy to release. Bakeware is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe and is effortless to clean and store. Cooks evenly without burnt edges and cools immediately upon removal from the oven – protecting tabletops and countertops. Unique bounce back feature allows mold to be easily folded and stored in tight spaces and drawers.

Premium Silicone Deep Dish Casserole Pan, Green

Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-Piece

These are great cookware if you are enthusiastic about cooking. They are specially designed to ensure even heating and you can even use them in an oven. With non-stick interior they are easy to care for too.

Rachael Ray Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Green Gradient

Esprit de Cuisine by Appolia Fish Shape 2 Quart Deep Baker, Lime

An attractive dish you can use to serve at table straight from the oven. Some people thought it was a bit small but it is available in other sizes if you need something bigger than the one on display here.

Esprit de Cuisine by Appolia Fish Shape 2 Quart Deep Baker, Lime

You can be reassured that this ceramic pie dish is completely free from lead and cadmium – only food safe glazes are used.

Chantal 9.5-inch Deep Pie Dish, Lime Green

More Lime Green Kitchen Accessories

Dutis 3-Piece Dishwasher Safe Plastic Cutting Board SetIgloo FR320I Refrigerator, LimeEnameled Aluminum Lime Squeezer, GreenZojirushi SM-YAE48GA Travel Mug, 16 oz, Lime GreenWhimsical Lime Green Bird Ceramic Butter Dish and Lid CoverLime Green Extra-Large Silicone Dish-Drying MatCuisinart Multipurpose Silicone Kitchen Tool, Lime GreenMammoth Cubes Designer Silicone Big Ice Cube TrayThe Garlic Chop Garlic Chopper, Lime GreenCuisinart Silicone Heat-Proof Oven MittSuper Flex Silicone Oven MittShacke 18 x 12 inch Bar Service Mat (Lime Green)16 Count Square Dessert Plates, 6 7/8-Inch, Lime GreenWestmark Germany Stainless Steel 5 Blade Herb Scissors

Lime Green Kitchen Decor

Introduce a little splash of lime green and add privacy in your kitchen with these curtain panels and valance – simple but effective.

Stylemaster Capri 60-Inch by 36-Inch Sail Cloth Tier Pair, Lime

You get a pair of matching privacy curtains in this pack. They are made of sail cloth material with a lime green border that will blend into your color scheme. Match them with the valance illustrate above and you have a winning combination.

Lime Green Kitchen Dish Towels

J & M Home Fashions 6-Pack Ribbed Chef Kitchen Towel Set, LimeKitchen Towels Reversible Terry Woven Check by Royal CrestMachine Washable 5-Piece Everyday Kitchen Dishtowel SetKay Dee Designs Cook Collection Flour Sack Cotton Towels

Lime Green Table Runners

Table runners just finish off a table perfectly without being too fussy.

Retro Fantasy Pattern Medium Table RunnerPaisley Floral Pattern Medium Table RunnerWhite Polka Dots on Lime Green Long Table RunnerLime Green Geometric Ikat Tribal Print Pattern Short Table Runner

Lime Green Kitchen Wall Clocks

Every kitchen needs a clock so why not use it as a focal point that enhances your color scheme. These are just a few of the styles you can pick from. Whether you want something whimsical, fun or classic it up to you.

Mexican Cuisine Fresh Limes Design Square WallclocksLime Green Music Note Personalized Wall ClockBokeh Green Lime Round WallclocksGerbera Daisy Block Print – lime green Square WallclockMojito Wall ClocksRustic Weathered Green Woodgrain Photograph Wall ClockLime Green Geometric Ikat Tribal Print Pattern Wall ClockPastel Lime Green Yellow Retro Mosaic Pattern Wallclock

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Create a Dragonfly Kitchen

Create a Dragonfly Kitchen

How to create a dragonfly themed kitchen

If you are inspired by dragonflies, think about creating your kitchen decor around that theme. This page brings you suggestions on how to create a dragonfly kitchen using decor and appliances.

Subtle touches work very well. Think about matching some colors and using several well placed dragonfly accents to achieve the best results. Once you have the basics fixed there is no shortage of kitchen and dining accessories available to buy online. I’ve picked out some of my favorites from dinnerware to curtains to kitchen tiles.

Cast Iron Dragonfly Tea Set

Kitchen decoration

pick your color scheme

Planning a dragonfly inspired kitchen should start with a color scheme. Use these tiles to decide on the overall look. As you can see there are plenty of options to choose from. Notice how well dragonfly colors stand out from a plain background. Take one of the paler, more pastel shades to paint the walls and use a few of these tiles scattered randomly among plain-colored, cream or white tiles on a splash-back for your sink. These stand out better as accents when used sparingly.

Dragonfly by Paul BrentWater Lilies & Dragonflies

Pretty Abstract FloralDRAGONFLY FANTASYDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUSDragonfly Garden

Dragonfly Tiffany Style Hanging Lamps

You can really brighten up your kitchen eating area with a stained glass Tiffany-style hanging lamp. There are lots of choices which will complement almost any decor.

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Matching kitchen accessories

match your colors to dragonfly colors

Pick out one of the prominent colors of your tiles to match your kitchen accessories, kettle, toaster, coffee maker and so on. More than one color will defeat it’s purpose and instead of looking stylish will look mismatched. I’ve picked out a few to let you see what I mean and all of these are available in different colors. Click any link to see details.

Smeg 2-Slice Toaster-Pastel GreenSmeg 1.7-Liter Kettle-Pastel Blue12-Speed Blender Plastic Jar, PurplePink 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

Introduce Dragonfly Accents with Wall Kitchen Clocks

These are just a few of the clocks available in dragonfly motifs. As you scroll down the page, you will find other matching items that you can buy together.

Blue Dragonfly Square WallclockDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUSBlue Lotus and DragonfliesDragonfly Art in Pink Wallclocks

Dragonfly-Themed Wall Art

Pick out one or two pieces of wall art to bring your theme together – if you are using wall decals, make sure they will withstand any steam that may be generated in your kitchen.

Dragonfly Wall Decor, Pack of 2Wallflutter Wall Décor, Set of 20Wieco Art – DragonflyDragonfly Kisses

Dragonfly Tableware

There are a wide range of dinnerware that you can buy in the same design as shown here. Below you can also find several beautiful table runners to advance the theme. Almost all of the items on Zazzle come with matching dishes, napkins, table runners and more.

Blue Dragonfly 9 Inch Paper PlateBlue Dragonfly Porcelain PlatesBlue Dragonfly Cloth NapkinBlue Dragonfly Cocktail NapkinButterflies and Dragonflies Short Table RunnerWhimsical Dragonflies Medium Table Runnermodern vintage butterflies and dragonflies short table runnerCoral Damask Dragonfly Wedding Long Table RunnerStunning Purple Tulips Short Table RunnerDragonflies Short Table Runner

Dragonfly Kitchen Towels

I love having a variety of kitchen towels for different times of year. These are just a few of the cool dragonfly designs for kitchen towels.

Dragonfly Garden Kitchen TowelsWhimsical Dragonflies TowelFrench botanical birds and flowers kitchen towelsButterflies and dragonflies hand towelsWatercolor Dragonfly Pattern TowelsPossibilities dragonfly kitchen towels

Japanese Dragonfly Dinnerware

In Japan dragonflies are symbols of good fortune and prosperity so it is no accident that the motif appears on so much Japanese dinnerware. Whether you use each of these or use them for decoration, this style looks great in a kitchen setting..

Japanese Dragonfly Tea Pot and Tea Cups Set in BlueJapanese Cast Iron Tea Cups – DragonflyT8140 Cast Iron Dragonfly Tea Set with Trivet, 27 Ounce, RedIwachu Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot, Dragonfly, Silver and BlackRyu Mei Dragonfly Black Chopstick 22.5cm 090719 [w/Box]Dragonfly Porcelain Sushi Plate Sauce Dish Set #BH79-NDragonfly Porcelain Rice Bowl Set #BH82/NJapanese 6 Pc Rice Bowls & Spoons Set w/ChopsticksDragonfly Plate, Sauce Dish, and Chopstick Set- 6pcsT8120 Cast Iron Mocha Tea Set with Trivet, 27 Ounce, Green

Dragonfly coasters – gift ideas for dragonfly fans

For a small gift any time of year, coasters in a favorite theme are cheap and thoughtful. Here are just a few of them to get a feel for what is available.

Pretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Stone CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Drink CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Square Paper CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Glass CoasterDRAGONFLY FANTASY.jpg Beverage CoasterDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUS.jpg Beverage CoasterDragonflies CoastersDragonfly Cork Back Coasters (set of 6)Black Vintage Dragonfly Nature Art CoastersSteampunk, wonderful steam dragonflies round paper coasterDragonfly Garden CoastersDragonfly Garden Drink Coasters

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Incredible Custom Stemware For Your Home

Incredible Custom Stemware For Your Home

Zazzle now offers new custom stemware that makes the perfect addition for the home. Now you can have wineglasses customized in both stemmed or stemless varieties. These glasses are not only great for creating a special set of glassware for the home, but also make great gifts. Gift ideas may include, but are not limited to, wedding gifts or for use at a wedding reception, birthday celebrations, graduation parties (for those over legal drinking age), anniversary parties, or as a great housewarming gift to celebrate getting a new home. The designs are etched using special sand carving techniques, which means the designs are actually part of the glass and won’t wash off or wear off with repeated used. Here we take a look at some of the custom stemware options, with stemless varieties as well.

Skull and Bones Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

Glass shown picture is a stemless variety which can also be ordered as a stemmed wine glass. Features a skull and crossbones logo on the front with option for customizing the lettering. The example shown says “Shuchart’s Pub,” but would be great with any last name to make a cute, yet practical addition to the home bar glassware collection. Choose from eight engraving styles to make the glasses your own. Stemmed glass is 9 inches high with a 19 ounce capacity, while stemless version is 4.5 inches high with 17 ounce capacity. Glasses are dishwasher safe with etched design so that it won’t wear off with use. Note the word “Pub” will not be automatically added to the glass, so please be specific when inserting words to be added. The skull and crossbones design is perfect for those with an edgy, yet classy taste. Can be ordered in quantities of one, two, or four glasses.

Skull and Bones Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

Personalized Monogram Wine Glass (Single)

This custom stemware glass offers the options of personalizing the monogram initial and name. Glasses are sold individually, so simply order as many as needed. Glass measures 8 inches tall and holds 11 ounces of liquid. These glasses would make a great wedding reception piece to place on the tables, displaying the newly married couples initial and last name. Makes a great wedding favor and item for guests to take home to remember the special day. Method of engraving used is sandblasting, which lasts much longer than laser etching.

Personalized Monogram Wine Glass (Single)

Family Crest Monogrammed Wine Glass

This glass may be ordered as either stemmed or stemless and comes with eight different options for engraving. Custom stemware may be ordered in quantities of one, two, or four. Choose your own monogram to be deeply etched into the glass using a special sand carving technique. Stemless version measures 4.5 inches high and holds 17 ounces, while stemmed version is 9 inches high with a 19 ounce capacity. Glasses are dishwasher safe. Custom stemware makes a great gift to present as a wedding gift, monogrammed with the couple’s initial of their last name. Would also make a great anniversary present for a couple.

Family Crest Monogrammed Wine Glass

Best Mom Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

Treat mom to this awesome wine glass which can be ordered in either stemless or stemmed versions. Glass has an etched heart in the center that says “World’s Best Mom,” along with a banner underneath the heart where you can customize the name. (Seven other engraving styles are available, but the Best Mom style is the only one with the heart and this particular phrase.) Can be purchased in quantities of one, two, or four pieces. This makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift, or perhaps a gift idea for mom’s birthday. Unique design features carved out deep background panel that creates a beautiful 3D effect. Design is etched into glass and glasses are dishwasher safe. Stemmed glass is 9 inches high and holds 19 ounces, while stemless glass is 4.5 inches tall and holds 17 ounces.

Best Mom Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

Tropical Paradise Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

The design on this glass is a beautiful oval shaped with decorative border featuring a tropical palm tree. Banner running along base of oval has room for customizing with family name, like the example shown, “The Jameson’s.” Makes the perfect gift idea for those who love to travel or who are planning a tropical vacation, or for those who have a vacation home away from home. Can be ordered as either a 9 inch stemmed glass with 19 ounce capacity, or as a 4.5 inch tall stemless glass with 17 ounce capacity. Design is etched into these dishwasher safe glasses. May be ordered as a single glass, or in sets of two or four. (Seven other engraving design options are also available.)

Tropical Paradise Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

Elegant Script Monogrammed Wine Glass

Choose from the elegant script style or six other styles for monogramming custom stemware, including Winding Vines, Decorative Diamond, Majestic Circle, Typography, Modern, or Family Crest styles. Available in 4.5 inch stemless glass (17 ounces), or 9 inch stemmed glass (19 ounces). Glasses can be ordered individually, or in sets of either two or four glasses. Larger sets may be ordered and price per glass decreases the larger the quantity ordered. Glasses are etched using a unique sand carving technique and are dishwasher safe. This engraving style makes the perfect gift for a wedding or anniversary present.

Elegant Script Monogrammed Wine Glass

Irish Pride Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

This new Irish Heritage design allows you to have personalized barware and glassware right at home. Features a design with an ornate Celtic shamrock sand-carved in to the glass along with the family surname. Perfect gift for an Irish wedding or to give any friend or family member with an Irish heritage. Also makes the perfect glasses to serve guests during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Can be ordered stemmed (9 inches tall, 19 ounce capacity) or stemless (4.5 inches tall with 17 ounce capacity) in quantities of one, two, or four glasses. Larger sets may also be ordered with price per glass decreasing with larger increments. Other engraved design options (which would not feature the Irish theme) include Skull and Bones, Ornate Damask, Diamond Border, Union Jack, Best Mom, Tropical Paradise, and Regal Crest designs.

Irish Pride Personalized Stemless Wine Glass

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Collectible Novelty Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collectible Novelty Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

Collectible Novelty Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

Many people like to collect items related to owls. Who doesn’t love owls, with their majestic beauty, large eyes, and look of all knowing wisdom? If you happen to be an owl lover and collector, one of the items that is really fun to add to your collection are salt and pepper shaker sets, both new and vintage, featuring your favorite bird of prey. Here we take a look at some of the cute novelty owl salt and pepper shakers available that are worthy of adding to your personal collection.

Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

This cute little shaker set stands 2.75 inches high and are made of white ceramic, which almost has the look of old fashioned milk glass. Although pure white, these pieces are still highly detailed, with distinct feathers, wings, feet, eyes, ears, and beak. Shakers look very similar to each other, with each standing in a slightly different pose from the other. Makes a great addition to any owl collection or table setting.

Ceramic Owls Salt & Pepper ShakerCeramic Owls Salt & Pepper Shaker

Bundled-Up Owl Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

This cute set includes two pure white ceramic shakers along with a small white plate upon which to rest them when not in use. These owls are all ready for cold weather with their knitted stocking caps in place (not actual knitted pieces, but textured into the ceramics). Would make great table decor for a winter or even holiday themed table setting. Shakers measure 2 inches high. While item is currently out of stock, the website has a feature that allows you to be notified when product is back in stock.

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Owl Salt and Pepper Shaker

Try something a little different for your novelty owl collection with these fun, stackable owls. Made from earthenware, these shakers are hand painted with embossed details and can be hand washed. Set comes packaged in an acetate box and rubber stoppers are included. Small owl measures 2.13 inches high by 2 inches wide, by 2 inches in diameter. Large owl measures 2.5 inches high by 2.5 inches wide, by 2.5 inches in diameter.

Owl Salt and Pepper Shaker

Couple Owls Salt and Pepper Set

These adorable hand painted ceramic owls can be hand washed and measure 3 inches high by 2 inches wide. Both owls features white stomachs and yellow feet and beaks. One owl is blue and the other is red. This cute pair would make a great addition to any owl collection or table setting.

Couple Owls Salt and Pepper Set

So Flappy Together Shaker Set

This is a vintage set of novelty owl shaker collectibles that dates back to the 1970’s. Shakers comes with removable rubber stoppers and measure 3 inches high. Hand washing is recommended. Cute little brown owls have details etched into them and the eyes are black with painted red area white a white circle around them. One owl is leaning into the other one as if anticipating a kiss.

So Flappy Together Shaker Set

Vintage Wise Pairing Shaker Set

Keep both your salt and pepper handy at all times with this great vintage set of two amber colored owls that are joined together. Tip the pair from side to side, with one side dispensing pepper and the other side salt. This piece dates back to the 1970’s. Owls are joined at the hip and head, with a handy circle in the middle to allow users to grasp the shakers firmly. Measures around 4.25 inches high.

Vintage Wise Pairing Shaker Set

Winking Owls Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

An owl collector’s dream, this lovely shaker set dates back to 1945. Made from ceramic pottery, these shakers measure just over 3 inches tall. Owls are a creamy off white color and have a peach coloring around the eyes. Brown painted beak and feet details and blue and black eyes. Each owl is winking, with one eye shut, as owls often do. Looks like something you might remember from Grandma’s dinner table as a small child. Super cute collectible!

Winking Owls Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Vintage Chubby Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

These salt and pepper shaker set hails from the 1960’s, making them a true vintage find. Made from ceramic material, these owls are quite chubby, with off white painted bellies and faces, with brown feathers everywhere else. An orange-rust color is around the eyes. Chubby little bellies will hold a lot of salt and pepper.

Vintage Chubby Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

Handmade Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

These adorable owls are from Ceramics by Lisa’s Etsy shop. She has a whole section of ceramic owl home accessory pieces including these salt and pepper shakers. There are also figurines, planters and business card holders in owl shape.

 White and Mint Green Sea Mist Green Dark Blue and Parchment Dark Blue and Celedon Spring Green

Novelty Owl Salt and Pepper Sets from Amazon

 Floral Salt and Pepper Harvest Owl Salt/Pepper Hootie Cutie Owl Autumn Owl Salt/Pepper Owl Salt and Pepper Owl in Tree Porcelain Owl Owl in Pumpkin Whimsical Halloween Whimsical Owl Yellow and Green Owl Cozy Owls Magnetic Christmas Owls Magnetic Stylized Owl Turquoise Blue Owl Owl Salt/Pepper Retro Owl Ceramic Lenox Fine China Salt/Pepper Shakers Wise Owl Figurine Snowy Owls Set All Owl’s Eve Pewter Owl Purple Owl Set Almond Owl Set kate spade owl set BHG Owl Set Owl Ceramic Set Ganz Woodsy Owl Cute Owl Set Owls Ceramic Set Big Sky Carvers

I just love these cute Collectible Novelty Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers. These make great housewarming gifts and stocking stuffers for Christmas.

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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer KSM150 Review

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer KSM150 Review

KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Stand MixerI have a baking specialty, baking biscotti, and recently I broke my third hand held mixer while making biscotti dough, so I decided it was time to upgrade to more heavy duty stand mixer.  One of the problems with making biscotti is that the dough can be very tough to mix, so a mixer needs to have a lot of power, and also be made for mixing cookie dough with strong beater.  In the past, I have worn out the motors of mixers, and broken beaters.

I wanted to have a mixer that would be long lasting and versatile, so that our family would be able to use it for other cooking projects.  My husband likes to make cookies, and I also like to experiment with making fresh hummus, and other dips.  I had been using my Cuisinart, but it is not ideal.

Since I go through hand held mixers so much, I was willing to invest good money in this new mixer, but I also wanted to get a good deal.  After much thorough research, I decided to buy a KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer from Amazon.

For those of you who know me well, you would have thought that I would buy this mixer in teal or orange, because I am an artist, and I often do buy items in unusual colors to brighten up a room, but I ended up buying the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer in black because it was significantly cheaper, even though there are some really cool colors I could have gotten.

As I already mentioned, my main concern was having a mixer that I could make endless biscotti with, and this was the primary reason that I bought the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer.  This mixer is a 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds so it has the power to withstand the tough biscotti dough.  In addition, it comes with a flat beater and a dough hook which can both be used for mixing the biscotti dough.  I also love the feature of the tilt back head because it makes it so much easier than my old stand mixer to access the bowl, put in ingredients, and split the dough to press into loaves for baking.

Amazingly enough, the KitchenAid Artisan mixer is pretty enough, even in black, to keep out on my kitchen counter, which means that I use it more, and it is easily accessible.  It is definitely built for tough jobs, but can also make whipped cream easily.  This makes the mixer extremely versatile and also hard to break which is a great feature in a household with two teenagers, one with a propensity to break things.

I used to get a sore arm even when mixing the biscotti dough with a hand held mixer because it was tough to keep the mixer in place when I wanted to get to all parts of the bowl.  The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer not only has the power to hand a double batch of biscotti dough, but it does the work for me, getting to more points on the bowl without tiring my arm out.  It gives a nice even mix too.

I also don’t have to worry about breaking the attachments because they are much more heavy duty than the small beaters I had with my other mixers.  There are other additional attachments that you can buy for this mixer from Amazon that do not come with the basic set including a citrus juicer, ice cream maker, food grinder, pasta press, grain mill, rotor slicer/shredder, and extra bowls.

One of the best things you get when you buy any KitchenAid mixers are the support and service of KitchenAid.  KitchenAid is a super company that really stands by its products, and their support department is top notch.  They really take the time to help you work through any problems, or instructions that you do not understand when you first get the mixer.  The most technical detail on this mixer is getting the beater bowl clearance set when you first get it.  But if you can’t figure it out yourself, you can call them and they will walk you through the adjustment.  Once the beaters are set correctly, you get perfect mixing.

Another feature that I would like to mention about this mixer, is that it is very simple to attach and remove the various attachements, and to take apart the mixer elements for cleaning.  It is tough to be a neat cook or baker, and mixing cookie dough generally gets it all over the mixer, and the baker.  However, with the 5-quart bowl, that happens less, and the mixer itself cleans up nicely.

In addition to the great price you get for the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer on Amazon, KitchenAid is also offering rebates.  You can get the rebate paperwork when you go onto Amazon to buy the mixer.  A one year KitchenAid warranty comes with the mixer as well.

For more information about the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Mixer, its attachments, colors, and more reviews, you can go directly to the mixer page on Amazon.  This product is definitely a winner for anyone who loves to cook and bake.

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Traditional Black and White Kitchen Decor

Traditional Black and White Kitchen Decor

Traditional Black and White Kitchen Decor

If you like a traditional style, you can certainly apply it to your black and white kitchen decor. With a few accessories, you can change the mood of your entire kitchen.

Kitchen decor items can be both decorative and practical at the same time. Items such as teapots, canisters and kitchen towels sit out in the open and give your space personality and style. These Mackenzie Childs items shown below are a lot of fun in black and white and stand out against any color decor.

Here is where you can get these great items!

MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market Charger • Mackenzie Childs • $48
MacKenzie-Childs Cocktail Napkins • Mackenzie Childs • $6.95
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Charger Plate • Mackenzie Childs • $50
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Cookie Jar • Mackenzie Childs • $56
MacKenzie-Childs Medium Butterfly Garden Canister • Mackenzie Childs • $80
MacKenzie-Childs Black & White Kitchen Linens Set • Mackenzie Childs • $88
MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market Black Utensil Holder • Mackenzie Childs • $72
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Round Table Skirt • Mackenzie Childs • $395
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Apron • Mackenzie Childs • $78
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Teapot Set • Mackenzie Childs • $156
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Small Colander • Mackenzie Childs • $50
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Travel Cup • Mackenzie Childs • $25
MacKenzie-Childs Large Flower Market Canister • Mackenzie Childs • $84
MacKenzie-Childs Parchment Check Cookie Jar • Mackenzie Childs • $56
MacKenzie-Childs Piccadilly Cookie Jar • Mackenzie Childs • $195
MacKenzie-Childs Small Flower Market Canister • Mackenzie Childs • $76
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Utensil Holder • Mackenzie Childs • $72
MacKenzie-Childs Small Flower Market Colander • Mackenzie Childs • $52
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Sugar Bowl • Mackenzie Childs • $65
MacKenzie-Childs Small Parchment Check Canister • Mackenzie Childs • $76
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Canisters • Mackenzie Childs • $76–84
MacKenzie-Childs Tulip Tea Kettle Dish Towel • Mackenzie Childs • $12
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Spoon Rest • Mackenzie Childs • $98
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