Happy Holidays (and a KitchenAid giveaway)

Tomorrow sees the arrival of Thanksgiving in the US and the One of a Kind Craft Show here in Toronto, and both events tell me that the holiday season is officially upon us.

Hot cocoa is finding it's way to our table a little more often these days, cinnamon marshmallows have been made and stocked away, the freezer is slowly filling up with cookies, the firewood is ready and the gingerbread men are being baked this week. There's still lots and lots to do, and I'm sure you feel the same way, which is why I'm hoping I can help you with those holiday preparations.  By giving you a new food processor.

That's right, friends.  KitchenAid has generously offered to give one Family Bites reader a brand new, shiny slicing and dicing machine.  I'm excited for you!

Some details about this new 13-cup food processor that might interest you:

• New external adjustable, stainless steel slicing disc provides ultimate versatility

• Dual shredding disc easily flips the disc from 2mm to 4mm to achieve ideal slicing thickness

• Large 13-cup (2.75L) leak-proof work bowl, plus chef’s bowl and mini bowl to efficiently

• Ultra Wide Mouth Feed TubeTM adjusts to 3 different sizes to accommodate foods of varying sizes, including whole potatoes and cucumbers

• 17 precise food processing options for speed-controlled slice, shred, chop & puree functions plus three maximized slice, shred and puree/chop blades and bonus dough, egg whip & Julienne blades

• 4 speed-controlled functions

• Comfort design side handle allows easy viewing while the food processor is in use 

• MSRP: $399.99

• Available Colours: Contour Silver, White and Black  

Canadian readers, this contest is specifically geared to you (sorry American friends).  In order to qualify you must live within Canada. The food processor will be shipped to you via courier in time for the holidays, and here's how you can enter:

• Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you're most looking forward to this holiday season.
• Like the Family Bites Facebook page, and come back to let me know that you've done so.
• Only one entry per email address and/or household.
• I will draw at name at random on Monday November 28.  Winner will be notified by email.

P.S.  - I know you'll ask about the snowman in the top picture so here's what I did: Fill small glass jars with white hot chocolate and draw a snowman face on the outside of the glass (I love Weck jars for this) with black and orange Sharpies.  Serve on a platter scattered with marshmallows.  You can also offer milk, eggnog or any white or cream coloured beverage in these glasses.  To remove the colouring from the glass, wipe it off with a paper towel and wash as normal.  They are perfect drinks for kids for a holiday or classroom party. 

Updated: Congratulations to Courtney Walker-Strople for winning the KitchenAid Food Processor.

 

Comments

[Mama B]

I always look forward to our friend's potluck. It's a crazy, crowded, noisy, food fueled time of eating, laughing, singing and reconnecting with people we don't often see. There can be up to 100 people (sometimes more) in their home, sprawled on couches, chairs and whatever floor space we can find. The food is always plentiful, and it's always a fantastic evening. A real highlight to our holiday season.

[Mama B]

Liked you on FB too. :-)

[leighann keller]

I am looking forward to spending time with the families. We don't get together often enough.

[leighann keller]

I already like your FB page. :)

[Tina]

I'm looking forward to the holiday because I get 3 weeks off of nursing school. The kids and the house miss me;)

[Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy]

I love the holidays just because of the warm feeling I get when decorating and baking. This year will be extra fun with our 2 1/2 year old running around :D

[Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy]

I now follow you on FB too under my personal, Heather Nolan and as a page favorite :)

[Jason Kemp]

Now that I have kids, I look forward to sharing all the things that I liked about my childhood Christmases with them, like the advent calendar that my Mom made for us, decorating the tree, opening presents. Another is enjoying tortiere on Christmas Eve.

[Jason Kemp]

And liked on FB!

[Hellen S.]

During this holiday season am I most looking forward to a house full of family, friends, kids and most of all baked goods!!! The more cookies and delicious empty calories the better :))

[Nicole Rogers]

I have "liked" you for awhile now!! I am most looking forward to my sisters being home from college .... I haven't seen them since August!! And Mom's apple and pumpkin pies! Yumm!

[Hellen S.]

Family Bites + Facebook = LIKE!!!

[Jennifer G]

Just 'liked' you on FB. I am looking forward to spending more time with my kids, making a gingerbread house, not rushing for a few days and cross country skiing (if we get enough snow).

[LA]

I'm looking forward to time in the kitchen and at the dining room table with family and friends.

[Mary]

I'm looking forward to the looks on my kids faces when they open their gifts of things they have been asking for all year. Also making our gingerbread house and living in PJ's during the holiday season.

[Sarah P]

I am looking forward to holiday baking with my kids. They love to help me and give their baking to family and friends when we go visiting over the holidays. Love the snowmen jars!

[Michelle]

I'm looking forward to having time to do some fun cooking, and spending more stress-free time with my kids playing games and making cookies.

[Sarah P]

I like you on facebook, now. Looking forward to lots of new great ideas!

[Val Upfold]

I look forward to my kid's excitement on Christmas Eve!

[Courtney]

The thing I am most looking forward to this year is spending time with family and relaxing for a couple of days.

Also, I like you on FB. :)

[Bruce]

Most looking forward to visiting with family and friends.

[The Orchard]

I am most looking forward to spending time with family, who I don't get to see very much on a regular basis.

[The Orchard]

And I already "like you" on Facebook! :)

[Stephanie]

The thing I look forward to most each Christmas is watching my son open his gifts.

*And I 'liked' you on FB. ;)

[Jen]

The thing I'm most looking forward to this year is sharing our holiday traditions with my daughter- at 18 months old she's just starting to bake with me and I can't wait for her to help us decorate gingerbread cookies!