Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Poppyseed Bundt Cake


This is a very popular dessert at my house. The cake gets rave reviews from whoever it is served to. My family LOVES it and it is requested every year for my son TJ's birthday cake! So we ate this cake yesterday, clebrating his big 10th! It is sweet. moist and delicious! Be warned it is very addictive! It is hard to stop with just one bite (like I try to do).I combined 2 different recipes to come up with this one. The syrup glaze came from my friend Melanie. Poppyseed Bundt Cake
Submitted by Melanie


1 yellow cake mix (the kind with pudding)
1 (3.5 oz) box of instant vanilla pudding
1 TB poppyseeds
1/2 cup pinapple or orange juice
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sour cream (I use lite)
4 eggs
Mix yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding and poppyseeds. Add juice, oil, and sour cream and mix. Add 4 eggs one at a time, mix well. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
When the cake is about 10 minutes from being done start the glaze.
Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
1-2 TB corn syrup (I usually leave this out--I am not a fan of this)
Bring to a boil--then keep bubbly until ready to pour over cake. It is really like syrup that soaks in. Give it a few minutes to soak in and then turn it out onto a cake plate. Enjoy!
*We are giving away a brand new Silpat Baking Mat by Demarle. I am telling you--if you don't already have one, you are missing out on a must have kitchen tool! Silpat multi-purpose Baking Sheets are made of woven glass and coated with food grade silicone. Use it for baking cookies, pizzas, vegetables, or anything you create or to cover your Flexipan Mold or Tray in the oven. NOTHING sticks!
Use your Silpat in:
Traditional Oven
Microwave Oven
Freezer
This is one of my favorite kitchen tools!

To WIN THIS AWESOME PRODUCT--SIMPLY LEAVE US A COMMENT HERE ON WHAT YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOL IS. You have until Saturday April 18th at 9am. We will have a random drawing!

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275 comments:

  1. CaraApril 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I'm going to go simple here--my rubber scraper. I use that thing allll the time. I like to clean out the end of the batter with it, and that's what I get to eat:)

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  2. trisherannApril 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I absolutely love all of my silicon tools. So easy to clean and they don't destroy the bottoms of my pans!

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  3. AnnemarieApril 15, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    My Kitchen Aid!!

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  4. The Whatcott FamApril 15, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    First, thank you for all the wonderful recipes you share through this blog! I love it! I would have to say my favorite kitchen tool is my Bosch mixer and blender- couldn't live without it!

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  5. Ben and BethanyApril 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    My silicon rubber scraper !

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  6. SydneyMinApril 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    This recipe looks great! I am torn between saying my Santoku or my silicone scraper being my favorite. I love silpats, and this would be great to win since my husband broiled with mine and it MELTED. Disintegrated really. Note: Never ever broil with your silpat :) Thanks!

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  7. buddensApril 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    My favorites are rubber scrapers and wire whisks. So simple and functional!

    BTW, I found you guys through a long stream of randomness - my friend Nicole is married to your cousin (I think?) and our daughters dance together, and she's the one who told me about this blog. And I went to HS with Mindy, who married one of my husband's friends! I love your site!

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  8. JanelleApril 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Favorite kitchen tool? I love my olive oil mister, my butter bell, and my kitchen shears.

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  9. DiannaApril 15, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Does the Kitchenaid count as a tool, or is it a machine? :-) My second pick would have to be my rubber spoonula. Love that thing!

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  10. DianeApril 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    My favorite tool is my microplane zester. I use it for lots of things from cheese to citrus.

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  11. Missy KApril 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, goodness-- I love my enameled cast iron pots-- one in red and one in pesto green.

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  12. JulieApril 15, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    ummm...I think I have to say my knife. I have a really nice santoku knife that I just LOVE.

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  13. JamieApril 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I love my pampered chef chopper. I don't have to pull out my big food processor every time I have to chop up a few onions or carrots. It is so handy!

    I would love to add to my cooking tools, so pick me, pick me, grin!

    P.S. I absolutely LOVE your blog. I just made three recipes you posted and LOVED all of them. Thank you so much for helping me get out of my cooking rut!

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  14. RachelApril 15, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    I love my Calphalon pans- esp. the skillet. Thanks!

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  15. Jamie and BrianApril 15, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I love my stovetop grill pan by Kitchenaid. It's nice for getting grill marks while living in a no-BBQ-grill-on-the-balcony-apartment in Maryland. Thanks for all of the great recipes!

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  16. cwarrenApril 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    I couldn't live without my Bosch mixer. I use it a lot! Another thing I love is Reynolds Wrap Release. It's great for baking and cooking!

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  17. RobynApril 15, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is my pampered chef chopper!

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  18. Tiffany-Joy MoApril 15, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Since I love cookies so much, I love my cookie scoop, saves so much time! Okay, If you consider my KitchenAid a tool...would you...THAT is the ultimate help in my kitchen!

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  19. The Freed FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I love your blog. I have made too many things from it to count. Thanks for sharing your recipes complete with pictures and tips! My favorite kitchen tool is my pampered chef garlic press. Love it. - Jana

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  20. MarieApril 15, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I came upon your site just a few days ago and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! The recipes all look awesome; I can't wait to make some. I love the layout and pics!

    My favorite tool would be my silicon spatula; I love baking and cooking and use it frequently for both. I'd love to try out the mat and not mess with parchment paper. :)

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  21. AmyApril 15, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is my knife set I got for Christmas. They cut so nicely and make my life easier!

    a_m_y_l_i_z_c(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  22. ChickenStampsApril 15, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I've never been good at picking favorites. I truly love each of my kitchen toys...I mean tools. I guess the thing I would miss most if I had to do without it is my cast iron cookware, especially my 12" cast iron skillet. It is my most used kitchen item. Love it and I love your blog, too.

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  23. Mrs. H.April 15, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    My all-time favorite tool is my chef's knife. Before I got it I had no idea how much difference a quality knife could make.

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  24. JessicaApril 15, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool lately is a measuring cylinder, great for honey, peanut butter or shortening so you don't have to scrape out measuring cups!

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  25. The PetterssonsApril 15, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    I love your blog and kitchen tools, so choosing just one is so hard for me. I do, however, love stainless steel measuring cups and spoons

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  26. WendyTheWandererApril 15, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    I love my silicone rubber spatula! I use one of my many several times a day. I'd love another Silpat mat. Mine took off with the ex :-P

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  27. ElishaApril 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    My knives! They are absolutely my favorite took. I use them to chop and slice on a daily basis.

    I'd love a silpat---PICK ME, PICK ME!

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  28. GrammaduhApril 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I love my Blendtec mixer but you have convinced me I definitely need a silpat mat!

    jeffhone@juno.com

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  29. the weisenburger lifeApril 15, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I love my Le Creuset pan. My family calls it "the magic pan". Love it. I also love having an extra Kitchen Aid bowl so that I don't have to stop in the middle of a recipe to wash a dirty one.

    Thanks so much for the incredible blog! Love it!

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  30. MariaApril 15, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I would have to say my orange Furi knives- love them!

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  31. MeganApril 15, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    My Danish dough whisk.

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  32. kwsApril 15, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE my breadmaker. I never actually bake bread in it- I just use the dough cycle to do all the hard work for me when I make bread, cinnamon rolls or pizza. It is the biggest time saver!

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  33. aubrieApril 15, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Yum, my husband loves poppy seed cake. This is definitely going on my list of recipes to make soon. My can't-live-without kitchen tool is my kitchenaid. It's pretty much my best friend and I use it daily.

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  34. BrookeApril 15, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is my Pampered Chef chopper. It makes my life just that much simpler and every bit helps!

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  35. JoEllenApril 15, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I love my CutCo knife!

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  36. CassieApril 15, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    That cake looks delish! I love my kitchen-aid.

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  37. Joyful NoiseApril 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I guess since I use it a lot I would have to say my Chef's knife. I chop a lot of vegetables with that knife.

    Debbie Nowland
    nowlandfam@gmail.com

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  38. Travis and BeckeyApril 15, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I couldn't live without my Salad Shooter! I use it for everything! Love your blog!

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  39. KristyApril 15, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I'll have to try your version of poppyseed cake. I use the one from the Lion House cookbook and it is pretty similar. The only thing I do different is add almond extract to the cake and a little to my glaze. I also like to sprinkle the top with slivered almonds. It is addictive!

    My favorite kitchen tool is definitely my Bosch.

    kristy_walker(at)hotmail.com

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  40. MandyApril 15, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I love my 3 ice cream scoopers- they work great for all kinds of things. Wonderful for making cookies, cupcakes, muffins or just filling pans evenly.

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  41. RaynaApril 15, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I'm currently in love with my ice cream maker. Strawberries are in season here in So Cal and strawberry ice cream is to die for!

    raynamarsh(at)hotmail.com

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  42. Crazy LadyApril 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    A couple good spatulas...the ones that can stand very hot heat....

    never have used silpat

    thanks from brook

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  43. KatieApril 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    My favorite gadget is definitely my Pampered Chef onion chopper. We use a lot of onions, and I hate having my hands smell like them for days. I've always wanted a Silpat too, I just don't ever have 20$ to get one!

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  44. ShannonApril 15, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    My mom gave me two great knives and I love them! I'm so excited about the silpat. Thanks for the chance to enter!

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  45. MandyApril 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I love my belgian waffle maker!
    mandykirk@hotmail.com

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  46. Holly MillerApril 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    My fav tool is the avocado slicer, who knew that it would be a handy little tool!

    Hollym604@yahoo.com

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  47. LaRaeApril 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    My minibosch with the grater attachment for hashbrown makings is an enjoyable time saver. Never owned or used a Silpat, but sounds like a winner.

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  48. AmberApril 15, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I love my food processor, I've had it for 5 years, it's starting to show wear, so it's almost time for a new one! I would love to give the silpat to my mom for mothers day!

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  49. Matt & HeidiApril 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Hands down...I cannot live without my crock pot. Set it and forget it!

    I've been wanting a silpat forever!

    Thanks-
    heidi
    heidisrecipes.blogspot.com

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  50. Jessica :)April 15, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Oh, it is really difficult for me to choose just one favorite! I do love my silicone baking equipment! So easy to use and nothing ever sticks . . . it's beautiful. And I love my garlic press (after going FOR-EVER without one it's also beautiful). And I really love my citrus squeeze. And my wooden spoon. Must have the basics! :)

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  51. SandyApril 15, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Yumm we are going try this cake soon!
    My fav would have to be my Kitchen Aid. Love it!!!

    Sandy

    azangels.blogspot.com

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  52. kaybee + rnbApril 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    i love my dollar tree 4 cup measuring cup! no matter what i'm cooking, it gets used! i have to be exact with ingredients always, so it is the most used, most loved item in my kitchen!

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  53. SchimmyApril 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    My favorite tool in the kitchen is the pampered chef apple corer/slicer. We use it several times a day.

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  54. Ensman'sApril 15, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is my 3 tiered steamer. I can steam my meat, rice, and vegetables all at the same time and everything is done at the same time! Thanks so much for your awesome recipes! I seriously use at least one a week!

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  55. Cheryl CurtisApril 15, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I absolutely love my micro plane grater - I use it all the time, and a good sharp knife.

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  56. NatalieApril 15, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    That cake looks so good!

    Let's see, my favorite kitchen tool is my new chef's knife. It is awesome!

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  57. MindyApril 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Love this cake... and Griff informed me that he LOVED it last night, too.

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  58. Kjell CroweApril 15, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    My favorite is my wok! I use it for so many things.
    Love this blog!

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  59. MarriedBlissApril 15, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I love my square frying pan. Perfect for grilled cheese or pancakes.

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  60. KaraApril 15, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I am loving my garlic press lately. Thanks for all of the great recipes!

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  61. natalie sherwoodApril 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I love my kitchen sheers. I use them to cut chicken, green beans, lots of things!

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  62. KirstenApril 15, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I have never heard of the SILPAT! It sounds awesome. I have a tie between my favorite kitchen tools, the kitchenaid and the cuisinart.

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  63. Liz and PeterApril 15, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is this nifty apple pealer that I have. It cores, slices and peals your apples all at once. Fabulous! It makes cooking with apples a lot less time consuming

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  64. docktersApril 15, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I am a new fan of the Sisters' Cafe...love your recipes! Thank you for sharing!!

    My favorite kitchen tool is definitely my KitchenAid...use it almost daily! :)

    -lindsay
    docktercrew@gmail.com

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  65. AubreyApril 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I love my rubber spatulas! Couldn't live without them.

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  66. RachelApril 15, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I really love most all of my Pampered Chef gadgets, but am especially impressed with the Pampered Chef Mandolin. A close second would be their new series of knives...the tomato slicing knife is WONDERFUL!

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  67. Brenda S Okie in ColoradoApril 15, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I love my microplane for lemons, limes, oranges, parmesan, garlic and ginger. Also love my mandoline slicer for super thin potato slices for rosemary potato pizza. YUM. Lemon poppyseed cake is my daughters favorite cake.

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  68. April J.April 15, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    The Vidalia Chop Wizard. I love it for dicing into even pieces, especially onions. Good bye water eyes. It even works for tomatoes!

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  69. Emperor of EUtopiaApril 15, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I LOVE my baster! I use it in all sorts of ways!

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  70. Darin, Jenn and Ivy WarnickApril 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    My favorite thing is the grater attachment for my kitchenaid. Its awesome for anything even chocolate. Thanks for the fun giveaway and the awesome recipes!

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  71. LoriApril 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Vidalia Chopper. I don't have one yet, but I used one at my sisters home this weekend and it was awesome. I was skeptical at first but it made the prepping of the vegtables go fast.

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  72. KrystalApril 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    my can opener. Seriously, how hard would cooking be without that little guy? It's a nice one that takes the whole lid off safely by not cutting it. I love it!

    close second would be my kitchenaid mixter :)

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  73. Clements FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    For sure the kitchenaid...super quick and easy to make yummy treats and breads for the family!

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  74. AL and ALIApril 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Ramekins - everything tastes better baked in a ramekin.

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  75. JoyApril 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Thanks for all the great recipes. My favorite tool is a paring knife that my husband got when he worked at a jerky factory. It is the best for veggies, fruits, cheese-whatever needs cut!! Thanks again--Joy

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  76. HeatherApril 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    ohhh I am a kitchen tool "whore" lol. I love my Kitchen Aid but the Cuisinart food processor is a life saver as well.

    RooRoosLife

    on and btw, I can't wait to try the cake recipe out. :) thanks a bunch.

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  77. The Belka'sApril 15, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Oh I absolutely love silpat! My favorite kitchen tool is my handy pampered chef spatula. I use it everyday!

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  78. jaynaApril 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    i love your blog!! thanks for all the great recipes! i'm kinda new at this whole cooking thing, so i don't have a lot, but love my crock pot.

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  79. srichardsApril 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool right now is my computer! I love all the food blogs and yours is one of the favorites. Thanks for all of the recipe ideas!

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  80. BridgetApril 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I think one of my favorite kitchen tools is the food processor. My family doesn't like chunky things in their meals so I chop everything up really fine.

    I just found your blog and love it. Tried the most recent enchilada recipe and even my husband liked it. I am going to try this bundt cake and the artichoke chicken tonight.

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  81. Michele (chelmibel @ yahoo.com)April 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    You hit it right on! This is my favorite kitchen tool.

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  82. MegApril 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    One of my favorites is definitely our amazing crock pot. But I have a feeling this baking silpat will become my next favorite if you pick me!

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  83. LeslieApril 15, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool is an ice cream scooper. It's great to use when making cookies!

    leslieshields(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. LauraApril 15, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I love my Cutco knives, couldn't live without them.

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  85. Robert and HannahApril 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I don't think I have a favorite, but the ones I use the most are my silcone spatulas and my Botsch mixer.

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  86. Julie SummerhaysApril 15, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love my small scooper from Pampered Chef!
    Julie Summerhays

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  87. NicoleApril 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I cannot tell you how often I use my mini scoopers! From muffins, to cookies, to ice cream! I can't live without them!
    steinerclan@mac.com

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  88. Our FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    My daughter Lydia is definitely my favorite kitchen tool. She measures out the spices and dumps them in the bowl for me. She cleans up any flour that spills out of the bowl. And it is because of her that I have even chartered into the unknown world of cooking. With her, cooking is fun- isn't that what the best kitchen tool is supposed to do?

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  89. JennyApril 15, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I love my immersion blender!

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  90. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    My Cuisinart hand blender.

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  91. MichelleApril 15, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    What a great giveaway! My favorite kitchen tool is my large scooper from Pampered Chef. I use it all the time for cookies and muffins.
    thepalins @ gmail. com (without spaces!)

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  92. MelanieApril 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    That cake looks awesome, Melanie. I am bookmarking for sure. Your chocolate bundt cake is my favorite so I'm sure this will be a favorite, too.

    My favorite kitchen tool is my Bosch - does that count?

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  93. Taylor KowallisApril 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I love your blog!! I found it through a friend and check it all the time for new recipes!! Thanks for sharing!
    My favorite tool is my Vita-Mix... is that considered a tool?? If not then it has to be my stackable mixing bowls.. I use them for everything.

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  94. BriahnaApril 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Silpats are my favorite! Awesome!

    briahnabushman@gmail.com

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  95. TyandMarApril 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I love my KitchenAide!! It helps with all my baking needs. I LOVE your blog. I have never gone wrong with any of your recipes!! Thanks!

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  96. AliciaApril 15, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I have a favorite skillet. Love it!

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  97. rebabellApril 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I love my pampered chef rubber scraper- they're the best! Thanks!!!

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  98. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    My bundt pan is definitely my favorite! I've always, always wanted a Silpat. What a great giveaway. Thanks!

    taiwanrmgirl@hotmail.com

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  99. MemoriaApril 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool is my KA stand mixer. I have many others, but if I had to pick one, it would be that one not only because of its functionality and form, but also because my mom bought it for me. Awww. I hope I win!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  100. MelisaApril 15, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I love my Kitchen Aid!

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  101. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Teresa Miller- teresa@plunker.com-
    I love love my Wolf Stove! It cooks wonderfully!

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  102. Kewl Granny of SixApril 15, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    My favorite kitchen gadget is by far my Kitchen Aid mixer. My world would simply not be the same without it.

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  103. lishaApril 15, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    My Kitchenaid Mixer is one of the best gifts I ever got. I use it at least once if not twice a day. I never knew how much time it would save me, but I love it!

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  104. StacieApril 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    My bosch and crockpot!

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  105. sunnieApril 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Mine would have to be my pampered chef food chopper!

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  106. ValerieApril 15, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    My favorite tool is my bundt pan! It makes my desserts look so good! Plus, I love a great, moist, chocolate bundt cake....like the mint chocolate bundt cake recipe you posted!

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  107. ChristineApril 15, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    my favorite is (are?) my tongs.

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  108. LuellApril 15, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I love my stainless spoon with a flat bottom so that you can reach every inch of the bottom of the pan when stirring, and not burn portions where another spoon would not reach. Just found one with holds too. Yeah!

    Does my blog address show up? Just in case, luscott@peacehealth.org

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  109. lizzy stevensApril 15, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I love my Vidalia Chop Wizard. It makes cutting vegetables SO EASY! I would love love love a silpat!
    lizzystevens@gmail.com

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  110. CoralieandCaseyApril 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Does my Kitchen Aid count as a kitchen tool? Maybe my cast iron pan? I use those endlessly!

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  111. Fern "Billie" KiltsApril 15, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I love my wire whisks. I take out my frustrations with them.

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  112. ErinApril 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    My cheese grater-the old school box kind. I never buy pre-grated cheese-it taste so much better freshly grated...makes for a great (grate!) veggie grater and citrus zester, too!

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  113. OsageBluffquilterApril 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    My favorite tool is a spoon I accidently got home with from a pot luck years ago. It's a big metal serving spoon, wooden handle, and it is flat at the tip of the spool, not oval shape. Great when making gravy from scratch!

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  114. MelanieApril 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I found your site a couple of weeks ago - love it! I am always looking for new recipes, and yours have proven to be great additions!

    My favorite tool? I would have to say my Santuko knife or my stone bakeware. Don't have Silpat, but would LOVE one!

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  115. KelliApril 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I love your site, lots of fun new ideas. My favorite kitchen tool is probably my kitchenaid, because I got a new one at Christmas and I'm reveling in it! My old one broke, and it was a sad year until I got it replaced.

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  116. Sims FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    I don't have a silpat, but have heard they are awesome. Maybe someday...
    I love (don't laugh) my vidalia chopper! It makes all the veggies, chicken, whatever uniform in size and SOOOOO easy to chop. Love it! And to think that I laughed at the commercials on tv.

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  117. KimApril 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Oh, this is so hard. It's like choosing which of my children I love the most--okay, maybe not JUST like that, but close. I've grown up loving kitchen gadgets, probably because my mom is a fabulous cook but also because I have fond memories of my dad and I watching infomercials of kitchen gadgets. We didn't order too many of them, but we did try out a few. The rest we accumulated at places like Bed Bath & Beyond. We sound so weird, I know. I suffer from an addiction of gathering way too many recipes for me to ever try in my lifetime, so I love your blog and have been trying some of your recipes lately. Thanks so much for sharing! Okay, if I really had to choose just one favorite kitchen tool, I guess it would be my favorite knife--my Santoku. I have two just like it because I use it so often.

    saddlebackshutters@msn.com

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  118. BeckyApril 15, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I love,love your blog! I would have to say my favorite kitchen tool is my new Bosch. I love being able to make good bread.

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  119. LisaApril 15, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    I LOVE my kitchen scissors. I use them to cut everything from chicken, pizza, to beef.

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  120. AndreaApril 15, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I'm so excited about your blog! I also am from a family that loves to cook, so I love to see a collaborative sister cooking blog!

    I absolutely love my Miracle Blade knives. I actually like chopping food (even onions!) now: it's so easy and fast.

    Andrea (akricks@msn.com)

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  121. Bird by BirdApril 15, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I think it might have to be my cleaver...I've had it for fifty years. It chops vegetables and then acts like a scraper, picks the diced vegies up and plops them in the skillet or soup pot...almost like in one motion. I guess its partner might have to be the hand held stone for keeping sharp.

    My Master Cook recipe software, where I store your recipes, would also have to be a favorite.

    I do love the Silpat though...I have a big one that I use for kneading bread, etc. Sure could use another cookie sheet sized one!

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  122. svmama3April 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Toss up between my Kitchen Aid and my hot Zebra/hot pink apron!

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  123. by...K@ AshcroftApril 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Pampered chef chopper.

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  124. Megan SmithApril 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    For sure my Kitchen Aid! LOVE it!

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  125. ellenApril 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Hands down my RED kitchen aid mixer.

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  126. Brandon Danielle and LaneahApril 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    I love love love my pampered chef glass measuring/mixing bowls. I use them a lot.

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  127. KellyApril 15, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I just love my Pampered Chef garlic press!

    tnkjensenfam.blogspot.com
    tnkjensen@comcast.net

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  128. Amy in EdmondApril 15, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I would love to win.

    My favorite utensil in my kitchen is a metal spork with rubber handle. I wish I could find a couple more of these.

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  129. TammyApril 15, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I love my pans - non-stick for frying, I use it as a wok, and they are oven-ready, so I can make German pancakes in the deeper one. I love the bundt pan you have - it makes such a pretty cake.

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  130. PaysApril 15, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Hands down...my baking stones! Pizza, cookie, bundt...I love them all. Everything is so tasty when cooked on them as well.

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  131. KeriApril 15, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I love your blog! And hands down my Kitchen Aide mixer! I love to bake and cook! That would be awesome to add! harwards2003@comcast.net

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  132. Delectable DiningApril 15, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    My kitchenaid mixer is definitely my favorite, and most used, tool! This cake looks wonderful!

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  133. JanelleApril 15, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I have to say my Cusinart is my favorite tool, if it counts as a tool? From EASY banana bread to baby food, that thing rocks!

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  134. annebabeApril 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    favorite kitchen tool? that's like asking which child is your favorite. today i'm gonna go with my bundt pan. everything from sticky buns to chocolate cake, better with the bundt.

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  135. LsloukaApril 15, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    My favorite kitchen tools are my red silicon Martha Stewart "puppet-like" potholders.
    Lynne (lsloukaatmsndotcom)

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  136. MarthaApril 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Oooh, I want the Silpat! My favorite kitchen tools are my Kitchen Aid and my Pampered Chef cookware. I love trying out your recipes. They're always YUM!

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  137. Annie M.April 15, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Can't live without my cookie scoop! Love that thing! Love your blog too! :)

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  138. JuliaApril 15, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    My favorite kitchen item is my coffee maker, but that probably doesn't count. I've just started using my kitchenaid mixer for pizza dough- love to throw it in there and let it go for a few minutes while I do something else. I'm makins some more of yall's buttermilk rolls for dinner tonight- the dough had been in the frig since Sat night- so great!

    In case I win the silpat (which I need to go buy a couple anyway): juliaf_3506@yahoo.com

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  139. LauraApril 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    My fav lately is the baby cook from Williams & Sonoma. It makes homeade baby food so easy! :) I need a DeMarle ice cube tray to store it in! I'll call ya soon. Love ya-

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  140. lilivwApril 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I love my Bosch and the delicious bread we make with it. I also love my pizza stone. We love making Naan on the stone.

    I do not have a silpat and have actually never even heard of one. I hope I win - it sounds great! Love your blog too! I have made some great recipes and gotten wonderful ideas for future cooking/baking.

    lilivw@cox.net

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  141. LaurenApril 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    You girls are too kind! My favorite kitchen tool is the kitchenaid stand mixer, although I don't own one :(

    http://mixingbowlsandspatulas.blogspot.com/

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  142. KatieApril 15, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Love my Kitchenaid!

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  143. nikkiApril 15, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Lately it's been my bread maker!

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  144. wolf familyApril 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I love your recipes and blog. My favorite would have to be my kitchen aid!!

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  145. Michelle C.April 15, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Corey's been dying for some Silpat. My fav things in my kitchen are my knives and food processor.

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  146. RobynApril 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    My beautiful red Bosch mixer is by far my favorite kitchen tool!

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  147. Woodbury FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I have loved the recipes from this site. Thanks so much!! One of my favorite tools is the Braun handheld mixer. I use it for salad dressings, smoothies, gravies, etc. So nice not to have to dirty a whole big blender or mixing bowl. Never had a silpat. Sounds like I'm missing out.

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  148. The LawrencesApril 15, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I love, love, LOVE, my grill pan. I am constantly grilling lots of yummy food on it. Especially during the winter months when it's too cold outside to use the BBQ! I would love to win!

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  149. BrandeeApril 15, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    My new favorite tool is my BOSCH. My husband got me one for my birthday. How did I live without it? I absolutely am in love with it!

    It is sooo great for rolls, bread, monster cookies, cinnamon rolls and the list goes on.

    You guys are awesome! Keep the good recipes coming.

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  150. MarissaApril 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    please oh please let me be me!

    web.me.com/marissa.benton

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  151. Erika and familyApril 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    My Kitchenaid Mixer. I use it all the time. I don't know what I did without it!

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  152. JoApril 15, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    OMG where do I begin when it comes to choosing my favourite kitchen tool??? There's the kitchen aid, the blender, the juicer, the popcorn maker, the slow cooker, the pie maker, my knife, my double bladed chopper and there are still so many more!!! Can you tell I am addicted to cooking gadgets of any shape or size??? LOL!!

    But having thought about it I would have to say my favourite tool that I use would have to be my Swiss Speed Peeler... love it and have been using it for years now (it's a point that I cannot handle using a normal peeler!!) I even take it with me to other houses or the club canteen if I think there may be vegetable peeling involved!!

    BTW love the blog - you all do a fantastic job!!!

    Jo

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  153. AliciaApril 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool is the tiny spatula that is great for taking brownies or lemon bars out of the pan. It's narrow enough that it just fits!
    I just found your blog. I love it!

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  154. NikieApril 15, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Sisters,

    Love your blog! I would love to win a silpat baking sheet!
    dnelwood@sbcglobal.net

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  155. NikieApril 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    OK, so this is my 2nd comment. I forgot to tell you that my favorite tool is my Kitchen Aid!

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  156. The Conrad FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I love my Kitchen Aid! It makes my life easier and the kids love to watch while we cook!

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  157. StaceyApril 15, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing recipes! My favorite tool is my pampered chef mini spatula...just comes in handy for baking cookies and brownies, which my kids LOVE! Thanks for the opportunity!

    ~Stacey
    csfish@roadrunner.com

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  158. MeaganApril 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    We LOVE Poppyseed Cake... I can't wait to try this one!

    My favorite gadget would probably be my mandolin slicer. It's the best.

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  159. Allie's AnticsApril 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool is definitely my bosch. I use it almost every day!

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  160. CamiApril 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    My Braun Multiquick Professional. I love all the attachments; it makes quick work of anything.

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  161. AliApril 15, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    my favorite tool or the one I use the most is my garlic press!

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  162. billandpangeApril 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool...
    my food processor! It chops, grates, mixes, kneads and generally makes my life easier!

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  163. Miss M.J. Ma'amApril 15, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Hands down, my husband! He opens everything, and can chop and mix like a pro!

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  164. shortymcgApril 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    love your blog... my fav are my Pampered chef knives.. Never have to sharpen !!

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  165. KelleyApril 15, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool...hmmmm...I guess that has to be my KitchenAid food processor. I'm tickled at how fast it works! It gets a giggle and a WOW everytime!

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  166. KarenApril 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I love my KitchenAid Mixer. I live need KitchenAid's home in Ohio. I can't wait to try your Poppyseed cake. I make a sour cream coffee cake in a bundt pan that is wonderful.

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  167. hayleyApril 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    my food processor is my new favorite... with the kitchen aid a close second. mrspotts0817(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  168. jillApril 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    My favorite kitchen tool? My dishwasher. I despise washing dishes. I also despise unloading the dishwasher. So I guess my other favorite kitchen tool is my husband who would rather unload the dishwasher than load it.

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  169. DawnApril 15, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I love my mini cheesecake pan from William Sonoma. The bottoms come out for perfect little cheesecakes.
    dawnsrecipes.blogspot.com or cupatea@charter.net

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  170. JennApril 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Too many to choose from, but if I have to...citrus press? immersion blender? spoonula? good knives?

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  171. DonnaApril 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Our favorite kitchen tool is our Rocket Blender we use to make smoothies!

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  172. CarolynApril 15, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I love my food processor and electric griddle.

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  173. JessicaApril 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Wowza! I'd say my favorite kitchen "tool" is a dinner fork, tines up, inside a Ball jar as my recipe card holder. It works great and looks cute too!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  174. Derek-n- LynetteApril 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I know it's been said...my silicone rubber scraper. I don't think I have ever made something without using it. Move over wooden spoon silicone is here to stay!

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  175. Mike and KimmyApril 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    My bosch mixer! It helps me make everything!

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  176. LizaApril 15, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    My new Calphalon cookware! They're awesome pans!
    Thanks for all the fabulous recipes.

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  177. margot sirianniApril 15, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    charmed35@sbcglobal.net
    I love my pampered chef spoonulas. I use them for baking and cooking.

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  178. StephanieApril 15, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    I have wanted to try these out for a while, I would love to win one.

    My favorite tool is my cuisinart food processor, I suppose since it's new!

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  179. SaraApril 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I think my favorite kitchen tool is my pampered chef food chopper. Thanks for the giveaway! I too have been dying to try one of these silpat mats.

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  180. mistieApril 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I, like many others, love my kitchen aid and use it all the time. I also love the attatchment I have that grates things so that I don't have to do it the old fashioned way!

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  181. CareneApril 15, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I love my Bosch - has helped me meet my goal of making all my family's (7) bread for the year. Love your blog too. Thanks for your time and effort.

    I have never even heard of Silpat - but my love of kitchen gadgets makes me think I would love one. PICK ME!!

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  182. NikkiApril 15, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    My favorite is my Pampered Chef food chopper. I love to use it for nuts, veggies, and food for my baby! Also I love your blog and have told so many people about it. Every recipe I have ever made has been a hit with my family.

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  183. SusanApril 15, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    My favorite tools are my kitchen sheers and my apple slicer!

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  184. KimApril 15, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I have 3: my bosch, my wheat grinder and my Pampered Chef thing that scoops the core out of strawberries (can you tell it's jam season?)

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  185. Kara, Garrick, Rylee and JadynApril 15, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I love my kitchenaid, although now I wish I had a bosch for breads and that sort of thing. But still, love the kitchenaid!

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  186. JanieApril 15, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    I absolutely love my silicone spatulas! They make everything easier, and rarely leave anything behind. Since I do a ton of baking, they are probably one of my most-used tools!

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  187. NicoleApril 15, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I love any super sharp knife but my most often used is my santoku (sp?).

    nicolebang@gmail.com

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  188. BonnieApril 16, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    I think I could not cook without my food processor. I always say if I got a divorce (which is not happening...just saying IF) I would definitely keep the food processor!

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  189. ~janeApril 16, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    My fav tool is a whisk. No more lumps when there shouldn't be any. Thanks for a wonderful blog.

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  190. Carolyn GApril 16, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    my favorite is my garlic press. I can't live without it.

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  191. NicoleApril 16, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I love my wooden spoons and of course my Kitchen Aid.
    cnfellows5@msn.com

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  192. MandyApril 16, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    My favorite kitchen tool....my dishwasher :-)!!!

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  193. FayeApril 16, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    My absolute favorite kitchen tool has to be my Bosch mixer. I am a bread maker and I use it at least once a week.

    faymay@sdhsi.com

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  194. WendyApril 16, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I think I will have to say my favorite kitchen tool would be my kids!! Nothing whips things better than an enthuastic 5 year old and you never had better crumbs than those danced upon by a two year old. Thanks for all the great recipes! There is nothing I enjoy more than cooking with my kids and you help make that possible.

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  195. nancybApril 16, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Gotta say a pampered chef can opener is one of my all time faves.
    Nancy

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  196. Kight FamilyApril 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    My favorite tool in the kitchen is my chopper. It dices ripe tomatoes without smashing them. I have seen it on infomercials and I think they call it the wizard chopper. I LOVE IT!!!!
    Becky Kight

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  197. WendyApril 16, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I love my kitchen shears.

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  198. Kim and CoryApril 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I LOVE my pampered chef food chopper!

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  199. Scrap HappyApril 16, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I LOVE this site! Every recipe I've tried has been great. Thanks -
    Favorite tool? Toss-up between my microplane zester and my pampered chef nut chopper.

    I've always wanted to try these sil-pat things. Hope I get my chance!

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  200. AmyApril 16, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Love all the recipes on here! I love my KitchenAid and my ice cream maker-those are probably more machines than tools, but I use them so much they are tools to me!
    Amy B.

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