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Savory Summer Giveaway Hop

Jun 16, 2014 | Rita

Welcome to the 3rd annual Savory Summer Giveaway Hop! I have teamed up with our host Measuring Flower and a group of amazing bloggers to bring you a compilation of awesome food and food-related prizes!

This is a giveaway hop which means that, after you after entered my giveaway below, you can “hop” on to the next participating blog to enter their giveaway, too. You can find a list with links to all the other bloggers towards the bottom of this post.

Oh, and don’t forget to check out this event’s totally awesome grand prize giveaway! It’s for a 10-piece stainless steel cookware set from Calphalon!

KitchenAid Artsian

I am so thrilled to bring you this amazing giveaway! I am giving away a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer! I love mine and know that anyone would love to have this as an amazing addition to their kitchen. Winner gets to choose his or her own color!

The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer has a strong 325-watt motor delivers the power to handle the heaviest mixtures, and mix large batches easily. The 5-quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle is big enough to handle large batches of heavy mixtures. Its ergonomically designed handle is contoured to fit the hand and makes lifting the bowl more comfortable. The unique mixing action eliminates the need to rotate the bowl by spinning the beater clockwise and the shaft counterclockwise, moving the beater to the edge of the bowl at 67 different points. This ensures a quick and complete mixing action. The Artisan Stand Mixer includes a flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip which will add to the versatility of the mixer.

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Disclaimer: Rita Reviews and its authors are not responsible for other bloggers’ sponsors who do not fulfill their prizes.

This event brought to you by Measuring Flower Events.

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  1. D Schmidt says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:24 am

    My must have is a hand held whisk

  2. Michelle S says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:03 am

    I would say the go-to item for summer is a good knife – to cut all the fruit that we buy (melons, strawberries, apples, oranges, etc.)

  3. Allie says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Definitely grill tools are a must for summertime

  4. Amber Broussard says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I have to have grilling gadgets and this mixer would be an amazing addition

  5. barnolds barnes says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I don’t think it’s must have but I would love some silicone or stainless steel popsicle makers for my son.

  6. Danielle Papsis says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    A salad spinner is my must have summer kitchen tool.

  7. Nicole S. says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    My must have item is a cutting board to chop all my fresh veggies and fruit!

  8. Stacy says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    A blender for those smoothies and milkshakes!!!

  9. Connie Lee says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    My paring knife. I use it the most often of any kitchen utensil.

  10. Kate F. says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    A spatula is my must-have summer kitchen tool.

  11. Jan Lee says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    I need my icemaker to use with drinks and to make smoothies 🙂

  12. steven weber says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    stirring spoons or knives.

  13. Christy H says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Nice tall glasses for great iced tea!

  14. Melissa Bowers says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Ice cube trays!

  15. Kristen says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I really want to get a jar for making sun tea.

  16. Tammy Schweitzer says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I would say an ice cream maker here

  17. Kelley Galyen says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    An ice cream maker of some kind!! 😉

  18. Natalie says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    My must have item for summer is a good blender to make smoothies.

  19. Marti Tabora says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I absolutely need to have a melon baller for the summer.

  20. Nicole Dz says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    My must have kitchen item for the summer is a spatula for grilling on the grill.

  21. Maria B says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I need new ice trays to hold ice cubes.

  22. Peggy says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    My must have is a new blender!

  23. Tammy S says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Besides our BBQ. My must have would be my blender. We make smoothies all the time in the summer. Well actually all year. 🙂

  24. Pam Gurganus says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    The must have kitchen item I need for the summer are skewers!

  25. Carla S says

    June 17, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I like to have a lettuce knife for all the salads.

  26. Allyson Bossie says

    June 17, 2014 at 7:20 am

    I absolutely have to have a blender or mini blender during the summer! Smoothies are a daily must

  27. Jake B says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Grilling Utensils to make them delicious burgers!

  28. Darlene Owen says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I need a Nutri Bullet for the summer to make fruit smoothies.

  29. Candice says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I just bought Popsicle molds, and plan to make them soon!

  30. Daraya says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    A blender to make cold, delicious smoothies! 🙂

  31. Cynthia R says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    We need our grill tools during the summer, we grill out a lot.

  32. Christina T says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    My Blender I use it for everything.

  33. Betsy Barnes says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I must have my slow cooker. I use it year round and really love using it in the summer because I don’t need the oven on generating heat, plus, we are all in and out, so it’s nice to have a meal ready when everyone gets home 🙂

  34. Elle says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I need lots of tubberware and bowls for all the pasta and fruit salads I make.

  35. angela cunningham says

    June 17, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    my blender

  36. Stephanie Shipley says

    June 17, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    I really need a new blender! I had a handheld one and it broke.

  37. Judy Cox says

    June 17, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    A blender for the cold drinks for the children.

  38. Amy L says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    My toaster oven is my best friend during the summer! I use it to bake small batches of cookies, muffins, brownies, rolls, etc. I bake chicken, fish, mini meat loaves, and more. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen like the regular oven does.

  39. Dorothy Boucher says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    a fork 🙂

  40. suzanne says

    June 17, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    I need an ice cream maker for the summer.

  41. Debra Holloway says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I need a new mixer very badly. It is essential for my summer routine. I wore my last one out.

  42. nickie says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Grilling tools

  43. Tari Lawson says

    June 18, 2014 at 7:30 am

    A good set of knives is my must have kitchen tool for summer.

  44. Cynthia C says

    June 18, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I must have good knives and a cutting board for all the fresh fruits and veggies in the summer.

  45. Denise C says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:54 am

    A really good chef’s knife!

  46. Deb Christie says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:05 am

    This summer or any season, I need a good stand mixer and I’d love a better ice cream freezer. I’d love one with its own compressor so I could make more than one batch in an evening.

  47. courtney b says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:11 am

    i need a blender and a mixer very badly!

  48. megan says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:48 am

    i want a plastic pitcher for serving drinks outside!

  49. Rebecca Parsons says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Mixer, blender, bowls, mixing spoons, popsicle molds, and so much more.

  50. Cheryl Rogers says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I need a salad spinner.

  51. Tarah says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    The blender & food processor for smoothies & ice cream!

  52. Ann Fantom says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    My blender to make margaritas

  53. Helga says

    June 18, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I must have good knives.

  54. Melissa S says

    June 18, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I need an ice cream maker this summer or at least the attachment for Kitchenaid.

  55. Debbi Wellenstein says

    June 18, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I need good parfait glasses for all the ice cream sundaes we will be eating!

  56. Lauren Becker says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:15 am

    I need a blender of some sort to make smoothies!

  57. Ruby Yoshi says

    June 19, 2014 at 1:12 am

    My must have is a blender to prepare smoothies

  58. Dorothy Boucher says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I am not seeing any extra words or phrases in the news letter you send me……… am I missing something ,lol

  59. Lesley m says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I need an ice cream maker!

  60. Donna Kellogg says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    A BLender for Slushies and other adult drinks 🙂

  61. Jaime says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    I must have grilling accessories and my lemonade pitcher.

  62. Deb K says

    June 19, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    My knives are very important.

  63. Laura J says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:32 am

    For us…a popsicle maker! Carter loves his popsicles!

  64. Linda H. says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:50 am

    A blender for making smoothies.

  65. latanya says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I like my silicone spatula for mixing and baking

  66. Jean says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I would love a gas grill – we’ve never had one and it would make our outdoor gatherings complete.

  67. Jean says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:48 am

    An ice-crushing blender for frozen concoctions is pretty essential too!

  68. mell says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:55 am

    a blender

  69. Donna Cheatle says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    My go to for the summer is my Vitamix. It’s essential for great fresh fruit smoothies!

  70. courtney hennagir says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I need my blender for yummy smoothies and milk shakes!

  71. wen budro says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I def need to get a sharp kitchen knife….mine are all dull.

  72. Cindy McElwee says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Most definitely, a blender for all the fresh fruit ♥

  73. Sarah Hayes says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    id love to have all stainless steal cookwear

  74. Lisa Brown says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:05 am

    A stick blender

  75. Leigh Anne says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    My must have is a blender for the summer months.

  76. polly says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I have to have my blender to make summer smoothies for my grandson

  77. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I would love to have food processor.

  78. JanD says

    June 21, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    A blender is a must have for the cold fruity smoothies.

  79. Cristina Wyatt says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Definitely a blender, as my blender just burnt out on me.

  80. Mary Beth Elderton says

    June 22, 2014 at 8:37 am

    One summer must have is a slow cooker–good food without heating the kitchen!

  81. Wanda McHenry says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    An ice cream maker, I’ve wanted one for years!

  82. linda w. says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I use my ice cream scooper frequently in the summer.

  83. Hannah Solbach says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Any size saucepan with which I use to boil water and tea bags for iced tea.

  84. Crystal W says

    June 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I need that machine in the Jetsons that makes dinner for you in seconds!

  85. bn100 says

    June 22, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    blender

  86. Traci McCormick says

    June 22, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I’d say a blender. Have to have malts!

  87. joni says

    June 22, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    My Sno Cone machine.

  88. Diana says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:07 am

    I must have a juicer and a stand mixer, my two favorites!

  89. Tina W says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Summer to me means canning, so knives and flexible cutting boards are the things I am using EVERY day.

  90. Stacey b says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    I need some plastic drink dispensers (cant think of the names) to make getting drinks easier & quicker for the kids.

  91. Melinda Dartmann says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    My item would be my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker! Couldn’t be a summer without it!

  92. Krysten says

    June 23, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Would be amazing to have a mixer like this 🙂

  93. Paula Caudill says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I need a kitchen-aid mixer is a must, would love to win one. Thank you

  94. Carolyn Barnett says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:20 am

    a good heavy stainless steel stock pot.

  95. gayle gildehaus says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    This mixer is tops on my wish list.

  96. Nicole Carter Weasley says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    A good plug in skillet so you don’t have to use the oven!

  97. Claire D says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I don’t think there’s anything we specifically need, but would love to have an ice cream maker and a strawberry corer. Oh, and one of those pineapple coring/cutter gadgets.

  98. Jennifer says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Gotta have my juicer.

  99. Jill Myrick says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    I need an ice cream maker so that we can enjoy homemade ice cream while sitting on the deck.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  100. Paol Trenny says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    My must have is a gazebo for my backyard.

  101. Dani Osenbaugh says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:35 am

    My must have is a food processor!

  102. Sarah Oswald says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:44 am

    The pitchers we use for all our ice cold drinks

  103. Jeanna says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Tongs is a must have kitchen item in the summer! Especially when BBQ’ing!

  104. Jane Ritz says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I didn’t understand the codes. I’m totally confused. I’d like to have a freezer for the summer so I can freeze fresh veggies for the winter.

    • Rita says

      June 27, 2014 at 9:39 am

      I give a code in my weekly newsletter every Friday. If you are a subscriber you will get one today. If not when you sign up you are sent a code. I also give a code every Sunday in a Weekly Social Media Fans post here on the blog.

  105. wendi watson says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    i for sure need my coffee pot that is the most important thing in my kitchen lol when the kids are home

  106. Jeanine says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:33 am

    Gotta have a good frying pan

  107. amy deeter says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:37 am

    a blender to make milk shakes for the family

  108. jenn mcclearn says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    I have to have my steak knives for all that wonderful grilled food 🙂

  109. Dawn Monroe says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I need to get a new cookie jar, mine was mysteriously broken, and I need an ice cream scoop.

  110. stacy says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Skewers for all the shish kabobs that we make on the grill! Veggie for me, meat for everyone else!

  111. Wendy Mastin says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I must have my blender.

  112. Dede says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Our NutriBullet is getting a workout this summer!

  113. Cheryl says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:52 am

    I don’t own my must have appliance 🙂 . I would love a food processor for processing summer veggies.

  114. Sue Barney says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I would Love to have a nice knife set and of course a Kitchen Aid mixer 🙂

  115. Tara Woods says

    June 28, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    My blender is a summer must have. We are always making smoothies and shakes.

  116. cheryl s says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    a mini chopper Cuisinart for fresh pico de gallo

  117. Lisa E. @ Lisa Vs. The Loans says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    I absolutely need a blender for all my favorite summer smoothies!

  118. Stacey A Smith says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    A Ice Maker

  119. Karen A. says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    I need one of these KitchenAid mixers!! I’ve been wanting one for a long time but can’t afford to buy it.

  120. Daniel M says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    really need a mixer!

  121. Peggy Johnson says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    A blender for making all the fresh fruit smoothies

  122. Bethany Dawn says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    I must have a blender but what I really need is a mixer! 🙂

  123. Karen Beckett says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:35 am

    I would have to say the blender because I make a lot smoothies & iced drinks in the summer.

  124. Tara Gauthier says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Definitely my blender! Great for making popsicles, smoothies!

  125. Angela W says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

    My must have is a blender

  126. Kristy Thiel says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    A blender for making frozen drinks!

  127. Debby G. says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    It would have to be my ice maker. Need to be able to keep those drinks nice and cold!

  128. tanya holland says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    A blender definitely.

  129. Sam Stamp says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    My must have kitchen item for the summer is a decent pair of tongs and a good spatula. Both come in handy with all the hot dogs, sausage and hamburgers that get eaten.

  130. mrsshukra says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    A new crock pot would be nice!

  131. Georgia Beckman says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Probably my zester. Before I had one of these I was constantly needing one. So many of my recipes call for zest, especially summer recipes with fruit.

  132. Lorena Keech says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Well, I don’t need it but I think an ice cream maker would be fun.

  133. Colleen Boudreau says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    A new blender.

  134. Linda Kish says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    I need my blender for smoothies.

  135. GB says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    An ice cream maker! We like to make homemade ice cream a lot in the summer.

  136. Tim says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    I think a good mixer/blender/juicer is great for the hotter days. You can make yourself a refreshing treat without loading up on preservatives or extra sugar.

  137. tina reynolds says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Tie between blender for smoothies and ice cube trays 😉

  138. Leela says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    An ice cream maker.

  139. Tanya White says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    A blender is a must have in the summer.

  140. Stephanie Phelps says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    My must have item for summer in the kitchen is Popsicle maker thingy and 1 gallon pitchers for all my thirsty boys!

  141. jenn huey says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    I always need a good paring knife in the summer for all the fruits and veggies from the garden and for all the canning in the fall

  142. RICHARD HICKS says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:05 am

    I must have an electric ice cream maker.

  143. Shannon says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:15 am

    I’d love to have a good blender.

  144. Terri Moore says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:34 am

    I want to learn how to can veggies from my garden this summer. So a must have would be a very large stock pot for all the jars. I would love a kitchen aid to help makes sauces.

  145. kim says

    June 30, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I would love the have a Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker

  146. cynthia Painter says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:45 am

    My Juicer!

  147. Linda says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Nothing fancy but ice cube trays are essential in the summer.

  148. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I need my cutlery ware cutting veggies and fruits for the summer!

  149. Jasmine P says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    I need a pineapple corer!

  150. Brandi Price says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Grilling utensils for sure!

  151. Dorothy Teel says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I need a new grill cleaner wire brush would be great… for our bar b que

  152. Jessica Cox says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I use the cutting board and knives a lot in the summer time

  153. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    i need a blender

  154. Lacey Burd says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    My blender for smoothies!

  155. Sharon says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Must have a blender and an Ice crusher for all those cool Summer drinks we make!

  156. Janice Cooper says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    I would say a blender to make shakes and smoothies.

  157. Sand says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    I must have a good knife.

  158. Charity Cram says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    An air conditioner 😉

  159. tu.org says

    July 17, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Just after Twenty-five years of faithful services, my Sunbeam Mixmaster gave out.
    After I replaced it with an alternative of the same company, When I found
    out that they can’t produce things just like they used to!
    And So I purchased a kitchenaid, just like everybody else.
    It’s been not too long ago now and I also still can’t stand
    that Kitchen Aid! I do not like that you cannot put ingredients effortlessly during mixing with out
    placing the training collar and chute on the bowl,
    you can’t scrape the bowl while the beater is working,
    it is very messy (something usually seems to fly out the
    bowl, it doesn’t matter how cautious I’m), I can not seem to have it set correct in order for the ingredients at the base of the bowl get incorporated
    into the batter, and it really is just too big and heavy!

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