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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Martha in KS on 7.14.2014
I’ve been making lots (too much) homemade ice cream to keep cool.
Kym on 7.14.2014
A cocktail on my porch, watching my kids play, it’s the best way to cool off and relax after a long day.
noreen on 7.14.2014
Sitting on the patio with an icy drink and a good book. A soft breeze is an extra bonus.
Lezlie on 7.14.2014
At the movies!
Leslie T on 7.14.2014
I like to head up into the high mountains and camp.
Linda in FL on 7.14.2014
Crank the a/c down and read a book. Yes, I am lazy.
Brenda dunne on 7.14.2014
Canoeing/playing/swimming in a crystal clear, spring-fed Ozark stream. Amen.
Kaitlin L on 7.14.2014
Taking a dip in the pool. : )
Mary M on 7.14.2014
I dampen my night shirt with cool water, wring it out and then put it on to sleep. It makes sleeping without A/C bearable.
Billy on 7.14.2014
Taking a dip!
Jenny on 7.14.2014
Jump in the pool!
emily jean on 7.14.2014
Popsicles and swimming!
Sammie on 7.14.2014
A glass of ice water and spending as much time in doors as possible.
connie wells on 7.14.2014
drinking some raspberry pink lemonade tea.
Noreen on 7.14.2014
I love to cool off by swimming!!
lauren coley on 7.14.2014
At the lake!
Brenda on 7.14.2014
Love me some icy cold watermelon when it’s sweltering hot.
CQ on 7.14.2014
Turn on the AC and hide in my apartment!
KarlaJ on 7.14.2014
Finding a nice rocky outcrop in the river to pull the kayaks over and take a swim!
Denise Lamb on 7.14.2014
My favorite way to cool off is with a nice big
glass of ice tea with plenty of lemon.
Cynthia on 7.14.2014
Sweet tea with lots of ice
Ruth C. on 7.14.2014
Taking a dip in the pool!
Hazel Cook on 7.14.2014
My fav way to cool off, actually, is with a smoothie. And last night our faithful Osterizer that’s been with us since the early 70s burned out it’s little motor after a day of yardwork.
texannie on 7.14.2014
spending time at the beach!
Mary B on 7.14.2014
A good book, a fan, and a nice cold ice water
Kim on 7.14.2014
Cranking the air conditioning!
Betty on 7.14.2014
Icy cold watermelon.
Sarah on 7.14.2014
My favorite way to cool off is having a nice bowl of fro yo. Nothing beats it on a hot summer day!
Barb on 7.14.2014
An ice cold Corona!!!
Amy Cesak on 7.14.2014
I live in Houston so we spend a lot of time in the pool. Otherwise, you can’t stay outside too long!
marlab on 7.14.2014
A dip in the pool & a fruity drink!
Charissa Hickey on 7.14.2014
Stay inside with the air conditioning!
Susan K on 7.14.2014
Ice cream is a delicious way to cool off!
Meagan M on 7.14.2014
Icecream!!
slammie on 7.14.2014
Cold watermelon!
Jane on 7.14.2014
Sitting on my patio with a tall glass of ice tea!
suzygray on 7.14.2014
I love early morning walk in my neighborhood followed by iced coffee and a cool shower.
Sarah on 7.14.2014
When I can’t leave the city I love to make a nice smoothie or iced coffee. When I can get away I drive to the beach and enjoy the breeze and the cool water.
kimapelli on 7.14.2014
Sitting in the garden shade with a good book and a nice cold drink.
Bryn on 7.14.2014
Popsicles and the pool
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar on 7.14.2014
I like cooking off in summer with a big smoothie!! Orrrrr ice cream. Both are fabulous.
Lily on 7.14.2014
Popsicles!
Cindy H on 7.14.2014
Work in my garden….grill a bit. And enjoy the great weather…no matter how hot it is…Love it!!
Martha H on 7.14.2014
Sitting in a beach chair on Gooches Beach at Kennebunk Beach Maine !
judy on 7.14.2014
Jumping in the lake , followed by a summer bbq.
Marjatta Gladding on 7.14.2014
Sitting in the shade with a nice big glass of lemon ice tea.
Maggie on 7.14.2014
The Beach, Baby!!!
Kristin Pilkerton on 7.14.2014
Laying out by the pool with a iced cold water in my hand!
Tracey on 7.14.2014
Iced coffee and lots of it, AC on (we live in the desert), eating frozen cherries (which sounds virtuous) and lots of vanilla ice cream with toppings (which sounds more accurate haha)
Umm…. also easy meals that don’t require lots of cooking during the day.
Lynn Alsup on 7.14.2014
A smoothie in one hand and on into the pool.