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Cool Recipe from True Refrigeration Here's a cool summer recipe from our friends at True, a company that knows a thing or two about cool. After enjoying the chilled pea soup from the recipe below check out the True Beverage Dispenser featured here. It's quite a cool product by itself. CHILLED PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT Makes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon light olive oil 3 cups water1 large shallot- chopped 30 leaves of fresh mint1 lb. peas- fresh or best quality frozen1/4 cup heavy cream1 cup Idaho potato- cut into 2" piecesSalt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a heavy bottom sauce pan sauté on low heat the shallot in the olive oil until tender and translucent. Add the potatoes and the water. Bring to a boil then turn to a simmer cook until the potatoes are fork tender. If your peas are frozen, keep them frozen. If the peas are fresh, keep them very cold in the refrigerator. Place the frozen or very cold peas and mint in a blender. If the amount of peas you are using exceeds over half of your blender pitcher work in multiple batches. Bring your potato liquid back to a boil. Add the very hot potatoes and liquid to the blender with the peas, using just enough liquid to cover the peas. Cover the blender and working very carefully pulse the blender a few times until you are certain the liquid will not come out of the top of the blender. Blend

Here's some help with your new wet barFrom Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Think of what you need for a wet bar. You need a bar area. That implies cabinets with storage for glasses and bar supplies. And if you want it to be "wet" it needs a working faucet and sink. Depending on your habits, you'll probably want a beverage center and/or a wine cooler of some kind. It's also possible you'll want to substitute or add a beer cooler. Finally, many wet bars include built-in icemakers.Here are some bar examples and some of the options that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can provide. The below "wet" bar is not a wet bar at all since it has no sink. It's entirely possible there is no water connection at all, but it does have a wine unit, and appears to have separate beverage storage also. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has a large selection of both wine coolers and beverage centers from entry-level up to luxury units. Though we can't see all of the above wet bar, it clearly has a bar sink and faucet. It also looks as if it has a built-in dishwasher on the right with a cabinet panel, another nice touch for a wet bar if there is room.The wet bar below fits in a compact space, but is well equipped with wet bar sink and faucet in the center, a Viking icemaker on the left and a Viking wine unit on the right. Whether

Father's Day Gift Ideas at UAKC Father's Day is June 15th. This week the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) blog will be focused on gift ideas that will bring a big smile to Dad's face. We'll be discussing our favorites in beverage centers, beer dispensers, gas grills, and more so check back every day until Father's Day. Day One: Beverage Centers Undercounter storage for Dad's favorite cold drinks. Beverage Center Brands at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterDanbyElectroluxFireMagicFrigidaireGEGE MonogramJenn-AirKitchenAidLiebherrMarvelPerlickSub ZeroTrueU-LineViking What does Dad like to drink to cool off? Soda, Beer, Wine? Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has the right appliance to keep that beverage at that perfect temperature. UAKC has all the great name brands in keeping drinks cool and some brands that you might not be familiar with. Starting with Danby's economical beverage centers up through the True Professional Series you're sure to find just the right beverage center for Dad. Danby 18" Model: DBC120BLS TRUE 24" Beverage CenterModel: TBC-24-R-SG-A Choose from 15" wide units up to a double door 36" wide U-Line beverage center. Beverage centers are designed to fit under a standard 36" counter. Some manufacturers such as Perlick even offer beverage centers that are rated for outdoor use. U-Line 36" Built-In Beverage Center With 31 Bottle CapacityModel: 3036BVWCS-00 Perlick Signature Series 15" Outdoor Solid Door Beverage CenterModel: HP15BO2R Most models are stainless steel and have glass doors. Some, such as this KitchenAid accept custom panels. KitchenAid Architect Series II 24" Undercounter Beverage Center:Model: KBCO24LSBX Whatever

New Product Announcement - Wanna Beer? Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Beer Tap Model Above: TRUE TUR-15BD-R-SS- A We certainly know and appreciate the need for high quality wine storage unit to preserve those fine wines, and getting a True Wine Cellar is a great choice. After all, these are the folks who handle wine storage for the professionals. But, when you're entertaining or sometimes when you come in on a hot day...you just "wanna beer". So True has recently launched a 15" beverage dispenser. TRUE TUR15BD-R-OP-A Here's what they have to say about this new product: The True Beverage Dispenser gives you The Perfect Serve. Ideal for the beer connoisseur or for those who love to entertain, this draft beer dispenser uses our exclusive airflow technology to deliver a frosty and refreshing beverage, every time. Best of all, this versatile beer keg cooler is completely convertible to a Beverage Center, Wine Cabinet, or All Refrigerator. With commercial-grade performance and the flexibility of its compact size, the True Professional Series® 15" Beverage Dispenser is sure to complement any space in your home. True is truly a superior refrigeration product. Find out for yourself. Call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today: Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter