Thanks for all the anniversary greetings, everyone!
The winner of the Blendtec blender is:
#669 Izzybee: “Ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream.” (Yes, yes, and oh yes.)
Congratulations! Contact [email protected] to claim your loot.
Hi friends! We’re celebrating a special day today, the fifth anniversary of Tasty Kitchen! Five years of delicious recipes and fabulous community. We want to say thanks to you for being a part of Tasty Kitchen, so we’re having a week of giveaways—5 years, 5 days of fun loot. Here we go!
Today, it’s all about the Blendtec, baby. Summer leaves us craving cold stuff! Milkshakes, smoothies, cold soups, icy coffee, even nut milks. We all need a mean machine for blending, and the Blendtec WildSide blender is definitely that. Check out these scrumptious blender recipes:
Pineapple Coconut Pear Milkshakes from TK member Ann. So creamy and coconutty.
Nutella S’more Iced Coffee from TK member Lindsey. No fire needed! And it has marshmallow whipped cream. Score.
Chocolate Hazelnut Milk from Three Many Cooks. All you need to know is two words: liquid Nutella. Amen.
Chilled Tomato Soup & Green Goddess Whipped Cream from Tami of Running with Tweezers. Perfect for summer.
Watermelon Jalapeno Margaritas from Jackie Dodd of Domestic Fits. Sweet meets heat. And tequila. Yeah, baby.
So, are you ready to win that blender? It’s easy!
TO ENTER
To enter this giveaway, just answer the following question in the Comments section of this post:
“What’s your favorite way to cool off in the summer?”
We shared five of our favorite ways above. Now we want to hear from you!
THE RULES
One entry per person, please. Contest ends tonight at midnight PST.
Winners will be chosen randomly and announced tomorrow morning. Be sure to check in every day this week for the winner and the next giveaway!
And happy 5th TK anniversary you! We wouldn’t be here without ya.
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Anne Weber-Falk on 7.14.2014
Nice big ice cold lemonade, with the rest of the pitcher beside me, a rocking chair and a fan.
Kara on 7.14.2014
Holy moly, it’s getting hot!! I love a good diet Coke straight from the fountain with lime and a little ice. When it’s this hot, it doesn’t last long enough to need much ice.
Darlene in OH on 7.14.2014
Wish I could go swimming so soaking up the AC is working and taking vitamin D….lol
Helen on 7.14.2014
Making homemade ice cream and going to the pool with the kids!!
Nancy on 7.14.2014
Iced juice with Pellegrino.
Becky on 7.14.2014
Frozen grapes after a trip to the pool!
Lindsay Dugger on 7.14.2014
Swimming with my husband and twins in my parent’s pool!!
NancyE on 7.14.2014
Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple Sorbet
angela radke on 7.14.2014
My favorite thing is mint chocolate chip ice cream. Most logical and beneficial is ice water.
Karrie L on 7.14.2014
Frappes!!!’
Karrie L on 7.14.2014
Frappes!!!’
Kelly T on 7.14.2014
A dip in the pool for sure!
Sharon on 7.14.2014
Best way to cool off is an icy cold popsicle!
Michelle Allred on 7.14.2014
Playing in the sprinkler with my grandson!
veronica t on 7.14.2014
Fresh squeezed lemonade!!
Lynne on 7.14.2014
Sipping and smoothie made with mostly frozen peaches and kiwi–under a fan. That’s today anyway…
Aneesa on 7.14.2014
I sit in front of my AC unit or I stay at work where it is much cooler!
Pam on 7.14.2014
Slushy watermelon margaritas!
zimansolo on 7.14.2014
Heading to the beach! I’m in NH, so the water is still VERY COLD!
My old favorite was to cool off with A Mocha Frappuccino/ and My New Favorite is Sweet Coconut Yogurt. on 7.14.2014
My old favorite was to cool off with A Mocha Frappuccino/ and My New Favorite is Sweet Coconut Yogurt.
Pvfrompv on 7.14.2014
Well, since you mentioned cool choices in a refreshment vein, I’ve got to vote for my vodka mojitos. So refreshing, easy to make: hot weather love!
Wendy C on 7.14.2014
Definitely jumping in the pool in our backyard!
Sheryl on 7.14.2014
Ice cream with chocolate fudge, brownie, and chocolate chips
Brenda in Tyler on 7.14.2014
A trip to the beach would be my favorite way!
Sarah T. on 7.14.2014
Hide in the air conditioned house with a good book!
Josh Goicoechea on 7.14.2014
Hand dipped ice cream sandwiches from Ruby Jewel…or The Commons Saison.
Jackie on 7.14.2014
Ice cold homemade limeade!!
Laurie B. on 7.14.2014
Air conditioning, a good book and maybe a thick vanilla milkshake.
Jessica HZ on 7.14.2014
I actually wish I could warm up. The AC is on where I work and at home. It’s too cold in here! Otherwise – ice cream is the way to go.
Sheryll on 7.14.2014
Swimming with the grandkids! Love hanging out with them
WENDY on 7.14.2014
I like a tall glass of iced tea!
Dogmom on 7.14.2014
Swimming/lying by a pool/swimming/reading a book under the ceiling fan/swimming!
Kentuckywoman on 7.14.2014
A jump in the pool or ocean…and a frosty beverage
Andres on 7.14.2014
I love a great Mojito
Sandie in WI on 7.14.2014
Stay in where it’s cool with air conditioning.
KellyV on 7.14.2014
I love cooling off in the neighborhood pool or heading to Isle of Palms!
Traci on 7.14.2014
saaaWIMMING!
Kelly K on 7.14.2014
This summer, it’s iced coffee, I can’t get enough of it!
Nadine on 7.14.2014
Large glass of mint iced tea! Or a jump in the pool.
Vicky C. on 7.14.2014
Watermelon popsicles and a dip in the pool.
Ann on 7.14.2014
Eating really cold watermelon
Cindy Peterson on 7.14.2014
Head to a mountain lake. Luckily we live close by the mountains
Katie on 7.14.2014
Shady spot with a good book and an iced coffee!
Marielle on 7.14.2014
Well, I live near Lake Michigan so I think it’s probably going for a swim there. Otherwise, orange sherbert…we started making it at home and it’s awesome.
Beth L on 7.14.2014
An iced mocha.
Jackie S. on 7.14.2014
Tall glass of Iced Tea while sitting in front of the air conditioner.
mkbrod2 on 7.14.2014
standing in front of the fan. optional: cold white wine or popsicle.
Niss on 7.14.2014
Sitting in the shade, reading or working on a crossword, with a smoothie–any kind!!
Deitan on 7.14.2014
Funny enough, I love cooling off with some chips and salsa, but have a nice ice cold creamy coffee to top it off…it really does go incredibly well together!
Barb P. on 7.14.2014
A nice Iced coffee in the morning!