Wow, looks like you really want to win that KitchenAid mixer for the New Year!  Well, consider this some further inspiration to keep entering the contest (click here for a list of each entry opportunity) and get cookin’ in the kitchen!

Before I tell you how to enter to win the contest today, let’s take a look at some of the things you can make with the mixer if you win it!

Zesty’s Top 7 KitchenAid Recipe Favorites

1.  Simply Pure Carrot Cake

This is a classic carrot cake recipe, but the way the ingredients come together is nothing short of killer.  The first time I made this, I didn’t have a mixer, but the whole thing would be much easier to make with the help of a KitchenAid!

2.  Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Cones

I made this for Little Miss Zesty’s birthday last year (not to be confused with her party this year!), and they were a hit with the kids and the adults!  This recipe is simple and fun.

3.  Oh Yummy Cream Cheese Gumdrop Cake

This cake can be made year round but I think it’s especially nice around the holidays.  The cream cheese makes this cake moist and creamy.

4.  Ridiculously Delicious Dinner Rolls

This is a solid, traditional dinner roll recipe that also happens to be, as the name suggests, ridiculously delicious!  Since these rolls need a good amount of kneading, it would be handy to have a mixer around to help with the work!

5.  Butterscotch Blondies

I’m pretty sure these will be a universal hit in any house!  This recipe is originally from Smitten Kitchen and it doesn’t disappoint.

6.  Blueberry Zucchini Cake

Sounds like an interesting combination, right?  Cake, bread…whatever you call it, it’s delicious and nutritious!

7.  Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

This is the ultimate mixer dessert!  Can you really beat chocolate, cream cheese and to top it all off in bite size cupcake form?  I think not.

There you have it, folks!  Now, who wants to win this baby?

How to Win the KitchenAid Giveaway Today

Just leave a comment on this post telling me the first thing you plan to make if you win the mixer!  Remember, you can still enter the contest from previous days!

1. Please “like” the Zesty Cook facebook page and come back and tell me you did it. If you are already a “liker,” leave a comment telling me you are already a fan.
2. Tell me your favorite holiday tradition and leave a comment telling me.
3. Tell Zesty your favorite Holiday dish
4. Tweet about this contest and leave a comment telling me you have tweeted.

Please be sure to leave separate comments for each entry to increase your chance to win!

So there you have it…. a sweetened way to end your week.  I hope you have a great weekend, maybe wrap up your shopping and relax.  I think we need to pick out our tree and get it in the house.  Talk to you on Monday.

Take care

zesty

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Do you like Rhubarb?  Ever try Rhubarb?  I myself, love rhubarb.  Whether it is just cooked on the stove, gently sugared, chilled and served on fresh biscuits or in a pie/dessert – I cannot get enough.

I thought that this was a fun topic to share with you as I know a lot of people tend not to eat this delicious food.  So I gathered some information both from my head, from family and internet sources to share with you today.

Background

Even though rhubarb is considered a vegetable, it is most often treated as a fruit.  Rhubarb provides a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and calcium. It is usually eaten cooked, and just like fresh cranberries, rhubarb is almost unbearably tart on its own.  It  needs the added sweetness of sugar, honey, or fruit juice to balance out the acidity. Since rhubarb is primarily used for pie, it is also referred to by it’s nickname the “pie plant”.

Benefits

1. Can lower cholesterol – With its sweet taste, rhubarb surely is easy to get down. Along with the bonus of tasting good, rhubarb lowers cholesterol. Because of the vitamins and nutrients, this helps reduce the risk of harmful diseases. Rhubarb is a sure thing to take if you are suffering from high cholesterol.
2. Rhubarb stimulates the metabolic rate – This makes it a great for people who want to loose unwanted pounds. The dietary properties are promoted with the usage of fiber and potassium. With the potassium it is said to speed up your metabolism to help you lose weight.
3. Low in carbohydrates – Everyone is trying to find the latest health benefit for fruits and vegetables. The best health benefit of rhubarb is that it is low in carbohydrates. When you have something that is low in carbohydrates, you can still feel ok when you over consume on occasion.

So there you have my take on Rhubarb.  If you have not yet tried it – you should.  I think you will love it.  If you have any Rhubarb questions by all means let me know and I will try to answer them.  I have grown up with Rhubarb and always look forward to it each year.

Have a great Wednesday and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Take care

zesty

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