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I have always wanted to take cooking classes. I have just never found the time to actually get out of the house to do it.
The new online cooking club from Betty Crocker, The Mixer, just may be my solution.
The Mixer is free to join, and features tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens experts.
You can:
- Take classes to learn the ins and outs of cooking and baking.
- Interact with Betty Crocker Kitchens experts live during a class.
- Find new recipes to try on family and friends.
- Watch videos and learn kitchen tips and techniques.
- Connect with an entire community of people just like you.
Classes are held 3 times a week, and are available on demand. Each week, The Mixer will feature a new class line up complete with recipe demos, tips and techniques, flavor secrets and more.
The classes are actually live webcasts, something that is right up my alley! I can watch at my own convenience, and get inspired in the kitchen. Here is a little preview of The Mixer:
To get you in the cooking spirit, I have a special Mixer Gift Basket like the one pictured above to give away to one lucky reader! The basket includes:
2. Mixing Spoon
3. Measuring Spoons
4. Measuring Cups
5. Spatula
7. Liquid Measuring Cup
For a chance to win:
1. Leave a comment below telling me the kitchen gadget you cannot live without (initial entry).
Does the microwave count?
For Bonus Entries:
2. If you are a subscriber or follower (thank you!), leave a separate comment. You may subscribe for free updates via RSS or email and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3. For a third entry, add Keeping the Kingdom First to your blogroll or add my badge to your sidebar. Leave a separate comment with a link to your site.
This contest will close on Friday, April 10th, at 10pm CST. The winner will be selected by random.org and contacted via email.
Good luck, and thank you for entering!



I love my Cuisinart! It does everything. Thanks for the chance!
my kitchen aid mixer!!
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I can’t live without my rubber spatula/scraper!
Thank you!
sweetbunnabunny at yahoo.com
my favorite kitchen gadget is a handheld cheese grater/planer
thanks!
i subscribe in rss reader
I can’t live without my Kitchen Aid stand mixer.
I’m a subscriber!
I added your link to my blogroll. For some reason I can’t seem to add some buttons to my sidebar, or I would have done that. I’ll have to ask my tech support guy about that.
I love my Bunn Coffee Pot. Without it I wouldn’t make it out of the house in the morning. (does that count??)
I am also a subscriber.
I wish I could say my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer but I don’t have one yet. Ha ha. Since I don’t have that, it would be my silicone spatula/scraper. I use that thing for everything!
Jackie @ The Combs Kitchen
I have your badge on my site!
http://thecombskitchen.blogspot.com
Thanks for this great contest!
I cannot live without my little 1/8 cup measuring cup. Silly, huh?
K2K
I subscribe.
I love my Pampered Chef Mix & Chop!
You’re on my sidebar!
http://debbielynne.wordpress.com
Does the pressure cooker count? I use it everyday. And my little spice grinder.
The kitchen gadget I cannot live without is my Pampered Chef chopper. I hate cutting onions, so I just throw them in there and chop them up. I use it all the time!
I am a follower! 🙂
Great bridal shower present!
Elizabeth
restinginus@hotmail.com
One gadget I cannot live without? Hmmm, I’d have to either say my garlic press or my whisk. I use both almost daily.
I use my large mixing bowl everyday.
subscriber
mariannakeough at hotmail.com
I’m a subscriber! switchlaser@gmail.com
I can’t pick just one! I would have to say my crock pot and my food processor are my 2 most indispinsible gadgets…I use them on a daily basis.
I can’t live without my toaster oven. It saves energy when your meal is small.
I am also a subscriber! sjgowens@hotmail.com
three things…my griddle, coffee pot and a wooden spoon
mariannakeough at hotmail.com
Hmmm…I’m gonna go with my Toaster Tongs! Yep, I like all my machinery but my favorite gadget would be the tongs.
Rhonda
rgbarron01 at yahoo dot com
I cannot live without my glass measuring cup. I’ve had it since college(20 yrs) and I use it all the time!!
I can’t live without my Calphalon wooden spoons – they don’t break or melt!
Jmokesson at gmail dot com
I subscribe!
Jmokesson at gmail dot com
Who has seen my wooden spoon???
Love, Tintel
My pizza cutter. I am always having to cut my little ones food up to small pieces and this makes it so much easier. Plus great for pizza!
plboyd@hotmail.com
I am subscribed to your feed 🙂
familysampling at gmail dot com
I could not live without my microwave…really I know you said it first, but I use it almost everyday for lunch.
familysampling at gmail dot com
I cannot live without my 3/4 cup measure! In all the sets of measuring cps I have purchased, only one came with the 3/4 c measure!
Lynette
lnickels@stny.rr.com
I cannot live without my Senseo coffee maker, does that count? LOL besides that I am in love with my 3 different sizes of crock pots!!
Sati
I am a subscriber and I love, love, love your blog!
lnickels@stny.rr.com
you’ve been in my blog roll 🙂
http://plowlady2.blogspot.com/
mariannakeough at hotmail.com
I just added your blog to my blogroll as #1.
familysampling at gmail dot com
I am lost without my kitchen shears. From chicken bones to pizza, I use them constantly.
My Kitchen Aid Mixer! Best wedding gift!
I love my apple peeler/corer/slicer, best way to make apple pies!!
laurene_ammend@yahoo.com
I can’t live without my Garlic Press! I love garlic! Thank you!
JennyS735@gmail.com
Love the egg seperator!
bethelblomgren at hotmail dot com
I follow
bethelblomgren at hotmail dot com
I love my kitchen sheers. I use them all the time. It makes opening stuff so much easier.
My can’t do without it kitchen tool is my chef’s knife. I use it every day.
I cannot live without my KitchenAid Mixer! What did we ever do without these things?!?
I’m a subscriber!
I have your button.
I rely on a lot of gadgets. I love my Kitchen Aide and my Pampered Chef cutlery.
Hi there, I really enjoy your website! It is so refreshing for me to read it. I think I would not be able to live without my whisk!
I would love to win this, my sister will be getting married soon, this would be a great gift for her.
I could not live without spoonulas. I love them!
In the kitchen with th heat turned up and my big messes that I make, I am constantly looking for another rmeasuring cup or spoon. You can never have enough of either.
Awesome giveaway!
Can’t live without? Hmm… rolling pin! I use it for rolling dough, flattening chicken, all kinds of things!
I’m a subscriber!
amanda @ fakeginger.com
My measuring cups and spoons!
I am a subscriber!
I cannot live without my coffee maker! and as soon as I get the Keurig that I won, I may never leave home!!!
I’m not sure if my KitchenAid Mixer counts as a gadget, but I sure love it!
I couldn’t live without my automatic jar opener! I can’t open tight jars and my jar opener helps me not to call my husband everytime I have to open one
I love my kitchen aid. I use that gadget for EVERYTHING!
i love my mixer and of course my wisk and grater!
i subscribe also
My magic bullet is the kitchen gadget I could not live without
jceko77@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber. And I received the Diaper Cake I won from your site a few backs ago. Thanks so much! It was beautiful. Great job Diaper Cakewalk!!!!
jceko77@yahoo.com
I can not live w/o my Pampered Chef Meat Scissors.
OMGosh!
Must have!
I love my Kitchen-Aid Stan Mixer!!
I am a subscriber!
I love my Pampered Chef garlic press. It makes using fresh garlic so easy!
I am also a subscriber.
I use my kitchen shears a lot – they’re perfect for cutting my 2 year old’s food into smaller pieces.
johnson1032@netzero.com
I’m a subscriber.
johnson1032@netzero.com
My new favorite is my Pampered Chef mixing bowl with the pour spout and sealable top. I LOVE it.
Gloria Brown
gjbrown@mdhenryco.com
I love my Kitchen Aid I do alot of baking!
hardyR_01@msn.com
I am also a subscriber.
hardyR_01@msn.com
I love my ice cream scoop and my stainless steel knives.
The most used in my kitchen would be my small silver paring knife. It’s the only one that stays sharp enough to cut all the time.
I subscribe
I could not live without my stainless steel measuring cups and spatula!
subscriber
Added link to my blog.http://twoinfrontandtwoinback.blogspot.com/
I love Kitchen Aid appliances 🙂
I would have to go with my coffee pot and my favorite mixing spoon!
I am a subscriber also! 🙂
Mellisa W.
I love child cheaters (to non-southerns a rubber scraper).
mellisa.willis@sbcglobal.net
I subscribe!
mellisa.willis@sbcglobal.net
I couldn’t live without my electric hand mixer – how else would I be able to make my favorite cupcakes?
I’m also a subscriber!
There is no way I could survive my kitchen experience without mini food processor. I use it almost daily for everything from chopping eggs for salad to making baby food.
Linda.Stewart(at)Drakesoftware.com
I’m a subscriber and I totally love your site!
Linda.Stewart(at)Drakesoftware.com
My favorite kitchen tool is my electric water kettle. Hot water for whatever in under a minute. Love it!
I am also a subscriber!
I think I have 2 favorites – my dicer and my shredder… I hate doing those things by hand so would be lost without them!
I cannot live without my KitchenAid mixer. I love that thing!
I can’t live without my Kitche Aid mixer.
I don’t know if I could survive without my chefs knife, but I have soooo much to learn! Thanks for the chance to get excited about it!
diofleenor1@ hotmail dot com
I can’t with without my blender.
And I’m a subscriber
subscriber
I can’t live without my cookie scooper! It makes all of the cookies come out exactly the same size- with no mess :).
kimberly dot mcfadden at yahoo dot com
I can’t live without my Pyrex Mixing Bowls – although there a little pricy, they last a lifetime!
Subscriber!
I subscribe 🙂
I have your badge on my blog.
http://kmweeklydeals.blogspot.com/
By far my Bosch mixer !!!
mamaslittlebears@gmail.com
Gosh, so many to choose from – but I would have to say my favorite kitchen gadget is my “spoonula”. I love it!
I am also a follower 🙂
And you are also on my blogroll/favorite reads list on my blog …
http://www.livewholeheartedly.blogspot.com
My favorite is my Kitchen Aid Mixer!!!
I just became a subsriber in my google reader. I love your site!
I can’t live (or function) without my Keurig one-cup brewer. It was a splurge on myself with saved pennies, and I use it 2+ times a day. Also great for making on demand hot water for use in recipes!
I am a subscriber too! Love your blog!
I think the ones I love most are the coated whisk, so I can actually use it in my pans and my pasta picker upper, the kind with the fingers. I didn’t realize how handy that one would be for so many reasons and the one that I was last to realize is probably now my main reason. I don’t have to dump food into a collander so I still have my liquid left to use when making sauces. I don’t know how many times I drained my pasta and then thought hey I could have used some of that liquid.
Thanks! mnmzz at msn dot com
I’m a subscriber via email
mnmzz at msn dot com
My potato peeler. Why they call it a potato peeler I have no idea. I use it to peel everything…
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love my mini chopper. It works perfect for chopping up onions and garlic, among other things.
I’m a subscriber.
You’re on my blog roll:
http://www.web.frugalinvirginia.com/rockstars.aspx
I love my Foreman grill. I have to have my steaks grilled and with the cold Boston winters,it has to happen indoors!
I subscribe!
I can’t live without mini-chopper or my crockpot. I use both a lot.
brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com
I subscribe
brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com
I can’t live without my silicone spatula and my espresso maker!
I love my Pampered Chef mini-serving spatulas! I use them all the time! There are several other “must-haves”, but actually they are wants, as I know I could do without them. But I was a consultant, so I earned them all before I was married, stocking my kitchen without the high cost! Since then I’ve had kitchen shows so I could earn new products without spending a fortune.
I’m a subscriber!
Your button is on my blog.
I can’t live with out my helper, My 8 year old loves to help me cook everything!
I have added your button to my blog
http://yesihaveacoupon.blogspot.com/
Couldn’t live without my food processor. ; )
I *LOVE* to cook! While there are oh so many things I couldn’t live without when cooking, I just couldn’t do without my DISHWASHER! 🙂 We have a tiny kitchen so it’s key to get those dirty ones out of the way 🙂
I’m also a subscriber!
I can’t live without my chopper. I use it all the time!
couponcrazymom00 at gmail dot com
I follow you on Google Reader…I can’t live without my Cuisinart all-in-one Food Processor/Blender!
I love my little food processor. It was my Grandma’s and reminds me of her whenever I use it.
I am a follower.
I have three that I simply cannot live without…
1. My kitchenaid mixer
2. My vegie peeler
3. Rubber scraper/spatulas–I have at least a half dozen and need more! 🙂
Love your blog!!
I absolutely would not want to live without my pizza cutter. It makes cutting my toddler’s food into bite-sized pieces so simple. Thanks!
willisfamily04(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m a subscriber.
willisfamily04(at)gmail(dot)com
I can’t live without my kitchen shears–they cut EVERYTHING!
Renee
yeloechikee@hotmail.com
I can’t live without my kitchen tongs.
I am a subscriber!
I can not live without my crock-pot. Love it!
ksieker(at)hotmail(dot)com
Great giveaway and I want to check out those classes!
I guess I can’t live without my measuring cups, spoons, and a whisk.
You are already on my blogroll at http://www.stopnsmellthechocolates.blogspot.com !
i can’t live without my kitchenaid mixer
I would love to win this! All the items are wonderful!
I can’t live without my mixer. I use it almost everyday.
I am already a subscriber!
I can’t live without my Kitchen Aid Mixer! What a help it is!
I just subscribed to your updates & am excited to start getting them!
I cannot live without my wire whisk. I use it for everything! Thanks for offering such a neat prize! Have a blessed Easter!
Pam Smith
southerngirlpls@yahoo.com
I cannot live without my measuring cups!!! I love them and I have about 4 or 5 sets!!!
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/
I’m a subscriber
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/
My gadget would be a whisk; nothing works as well for scrambled eggs! Thanks for the giveaway!
scg00387 at yahoo.com
Keeping the Kingdom First is on my Blogroll
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/
I’m pretty jazzed about my K A mixer – it mixes, grinds wheat, juices…I love it!
susanheindel at hotmail dot com
I cannot cook without my spatula!
I’m a subscriber.
I couldn’t live without my stand mixer. I had wanted one for years and my husband surprised me with it this past Christmas. Love your site.
I can’t live without my chopper – I hate chopping onions and this saves me so much time and hassle.
rankin1997@hotmail.com
I CAN NOT live without my coffee pot and toaster. I have 3 boys under 3 and they are early risers and love to eat! Thanks for offering such a great giveaway and I love your podcasts!
http://www.thetnstewarts.blogspot.com
meggiestewart@hotmail.com
I use my wooden spoons for everything (when my kids haven’t stolen them!)
and I’m a subscriber
Definitely my Kitchen Aid Mixer but if you are talking about a smaller gadget it would be a rubber spatula.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
My apron! 🙂 I get totally messy when I’m baking!
I’m a subscriber and look forward to your posts!
I would not be able to live without my electric chopper. It is a life saver.
Jenn
JennEvans19@yahoo.com
My Kitchen Aid mixer!
Does the coffee maker count?
After my food processor went to food processor heaven, I bought one of those flexible cutting mats. I have used it so much I am afraid I will cut through it soon!
searcher7105(at)gmail(dot)com
I subscribe!
searcher7105(at)gmail(dot)com
I could not live without my ice cream scoop, icemaker, and coffeepot. If my dishwasher or washing machine and dryer count, add those too! LOL
Pam
volsfb(at)msn(dot)com
I’m a subscriber.
Pam
volsfb(at)msn(dot)com
I like my cheese cutter and potato masher.
Frank B.
volsfb@bellsouth.net
I subscribe.
Frank B.
volsfb@bellsouth.net
I’m a subscriber and it has to be the rubber spatula!
Julie
Thanks for the giveaway!! I can’t live without my KitchenAide mixer!! I love it!! My hubby bought it for me about 3 years ago.
scarolinagal2001@yahoo.com
http://abafadams.blogspot.com/
I’m a subscriber!!
Thanks,
scarolinagal2001@yahoo.com
http://abafadams.blogspot.com/
my whisk!
http://www.frugalonpurpose.blogspot.com
I can’t live without my pamper chef all in one measuring cup for liquids and solids.
thegoodnewsfarm at yahoo.com
Jill
I also subscribe!
thegoodnewsfarm@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber
I added you to my brand new blog
http://piecentral.blogspot.com/
My favorite kitchen gadget that cannot live without is my bread machine. I use it to make bread, make bread dough for cooking in the oven, make pizza dough, make tortillas dough and apparently I can even use it to make Jam!
I love my pampered chef mini serving spatula. It is the perfect size!!
I use my kitchen shears at least twice a day!
I am a subscriber!!!
Does a regular old spatula count? We have 4 and I always seem to misplace them, but use them for everything! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kristen.Lee17@gmail.com
My most used kitchen gadget is my crockpot. So easy!
I am also a subscriber.
eyedealdisorder@comcast.net
I love my grill. I cook on it all day.
mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net
I can’t live without my blender…I love it.
krispieleigh@msn.com
My favorite item was actually very cheap… I found a pizza cutter that is shaped like a pastry scraper, if you are familiar what that looks like (stainless steel shaped like a J, that is sharp on the tip) I cut my veggies with it and scoop everything up in it to transfer to a bowl, skillet or wherever it needs to go! Best thing ever!!
I cannot live without my KitchenAid mixer! Thanks!
lexbyam at gmail dot com
I love my Cuisinart Mini-Prep. I spent around $20 many years ago and have been using it ever since!
jlanch at sbcglobal dot net
I am a follower.
Jen L.
jlanch at sbcglobal dot net
I subscribe via email: pricousins{at}aol{dot}com
Happy Easter!!
oh I’m a bonehead…the kitchen gadget I cannot live without is scissors. I know not very exciting but really I used them A LOT.
Does the can opener count…it does for me!! jtmkcm at yahoo dot com
I can’t live without my Magic Bullet 🙂
thriftyandchic (at) gmail
Since I’m super clumsy…..I can’t live without my oven mitt that comes up to my elbow!!! It covers up the scar I got while cooking in college before I discovered this mitt!
Ok, I cannot be in the kitchen without my measuring cups. Every ingredient I add is EXACT!! That would be a must have.
-Kitty
kitty [at] coupondivas.com
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kitty [at] coupondivas.com
I could not live without my cookie scoops (1T, 2T, 3T). I use them for EVERYTHING!!!!!
eporter @ fpds . org
I subscribed to the email newsletter.
I know this sounds silly, but I would love to win this for my husband, he loves to bake! 🙂
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I know this sounds silly, but I would love to win this for my husband, he loves to bake! 🙂
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I know this sounds silly, but I would love to win this for my husband, he loves to bake! 🙂
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I know this sounds silly, but I would love to win this for my husband, he loves to bake! 🙂
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I’m a follower!!
I’m a follower!!
I’m a follower!!
I’m a follower!!
I have you on my sidebar!
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I have you on my sidebar!
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I have you on my sidebar!
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I have you on my sidebar!
Judahmom7@yahoo.com
I can’t live with out my spatula
Holly
hollycros2001@yahoo.com
Hmmm. I can not live without my secondary coffee maker. This one never sees a coffee bean. My family uses it to make our iced tea. It has simplified our tea making and saves me from boiling so much water on the stovetop.
I love my wooden spatula. It works for everything!
This is awesome! Thank you for the opportunity. The gadget I cant live w/o is my glass measuring cup!!
happywife84 at sbcglobal dot net
ONE of the best kitchen gadgets for me is a good pair of kitchen shears. I use them multiple times a day.
denisemichele2007@yahoo.com
I’m a subscriber.
denisemichele2007@yahoo.com
I love my heat-proof spatulas and whisks. So useful!
I cannot live without my Kitchenaid mixer. It’s the best for mixing cake batters!