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Your home should always be a peaceful and comfortable place, but that’s especially true during the holiday season. You’ll need all the help you can get to ensure your home operates smoothly throughout the holidays, and there are a number of small appliances that can help you achieve this goal. From kitchen appliances to laundry tools, there is no shortage of small units that can supplement the capabilities of bigger appliances and save you time during the holiday season. Moreover, these appliances make great gifts for any homeowner, offering useful features you can take advantage of all year long. With that in mind, we we’ve compiled info on some must-have small appliance gifts for the holidays. 1. Food Processor Cooking holiday meals can be a time-consuming task, especially if you need to prepare a ton of ingredients before the actually cooking process can begin. If you want to save time in the kitchen, consider investing in a food processor. Food processors are specifically designed to complete tedious kitchen tasks that you don’t want to do. These countertop units feature interchangeable blades and attachments that allow them to chop, dice, shred, slice and knead, helping you focus on more important elements of your holiday meals. These units come in a variety of sizes, and if you choose to invest in a food processor, be sure to consider the types of food you plan to prepare and the appliance’s capacity before making a purchase. 2. Slow Cooker If you enjoy having hearty

Holiday Gift Suggestions at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterA dishwasher may not be a good Christmas gift.There's a saying, "When you're a hammer everything looks like a nail."For someone who spends their days, months, and years around appliances, bringing home a new dishwasher as a Christmas gift for your wife just makes sense right?....not! Take it from me, that's a lesson you'll never need to learn a second time.However, that doesn't mean that an appliance cannot be a good Christmas present under the right circumstances. For example, in my case, a nice wine cellar or built-in ice machine would be a gift that I'd love. For both of us, a built-in espresso machine would be a superb gift to ourselves.Think of what your spouse would really love to have in the house that would make this Christmas special. Hint: it may not be new washing machine (even a red one)! And by the way, if it is a new Wolf Countertop Convection Oven, show your good taste by topping it off with a long stemmed rose, accompanied with a gift card to her favorite restaurant! Theres still time. Stop by one of the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center showrooms for more last minute ideas from our appliance and plumbing fixture experts.  

Two Baked Ham Recipes: Two Different Glazes Recipes by Trisha Yearwood and Georgia Downard from the Food Network Ham glazes can be sweet and sugary such as Trisha Yearwood's recipe below with the brown sugar honey glaze, or they can be sweet with a little kick like Georgia Downard's brown sugar mustard glaze. Either way, you're going to have a succulent feast for your group. Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze Recipe courtesy of Georgia Downard Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Score top of ham into diamonds and stud center of each diamond with a clove. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours. In a bowl combine the sugar, mustard and vinegar and spread glaze evenly over ham. Bake for another 35 minutes Transfer ham to a platter and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Combine cloves, sugar and mustard and brush over Ham Steak. Bake in baking dish in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until heated through. Ingredients 1 (12-pound) shankless skinless smoked cured ham Whole cloves for studding ham 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Variation: GLAZED HAM STEAK WITH BROWN SUGAR MUSTARD GLAZE 1 to 2-inch Ham Steak 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze Recipe courtesy of Trisha Yearwood Directions Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a

Seasonal Decorating Throughout the Year When spring has sprung, that doesn't mean you should haul out the Easter decorations. Same thing is true for taking down Halloween decorations on Nov. 1st only to feel compelled to bring out the Thanksgiving themed displays on Nov. 2nd. There's a better way. Rather than worrying about decorating for the next occurring holiday, just think in terms of seasonal accents throughout the year that can be supplemented by Easter Bunnies, Ghosts and Goblins, Pilgrims with Turkeys, and Santa Claus without jumping ahead of the season. For example, winter suggests bringing out the heavy comforter, perhaps some red table napkins, and even a tasteful wreath. Those window stick-on snowflakes will also add to the seasonal feeling. This is all without a single Santa, or a premature Christmas tree. The nice thing about decorating for the season is that when it DOES become time to bring in the "official" Christmas decorations, you've got some of the work already done. AND when you take down the Christmas decorations, you can leave your winter-themed items in place. When Spring springs switch the heavy comforter for a light throw. Spring flowers real or scented silk floral arrangements can set the tone. The heavier, darker colors and fabrics you used for winter accents can be replaced with the fresher, lighter greens and yellows of spring. Again, the Easter eggs and the bunnies come later. Supplement the examples above with your own ideas. Using seasonal accents in your home can provide

Hard to imagine buying an outdoor grill at Christmas time, but what the heck this is Southern California. And for a lot of guys THIS is the perfect holiday gift. A Coyote grill is a great choice...Santa's favorite, in fact. But if you'd like to peruse some other last minute choices check out the year end clearance sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) by clicking on the link below: UAKC Year-End Sale Outdoor Cooking with Coyote Grills Available Now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterFor almost two decades, the Coyote Outdoor factory has been a leading innovator and supplier of barbeque grills and accessories. The company has been recognized as one of the most successful vertically integrated grill manufacturers in the world. Coyote Outdoor has continued to advance its service and support by not only manufacturing the highest grade of barbeque grill lines andaccessories, but also by opening a customer service and warehousing and distribution center in Dallas, Texas. Furthermore, Coyote Outdoor has always believed in thinking forward and thinking globally, establishing itself on the forefront of manufacturing and servicing the best in outdoor products. Coyote Outdoor offers premium stainless grill lines in various dimensions that customers can utilize as either built in products to complete a stunning outdoor kitchen or as traditional cart model grills for greater portability. The grill lines are all ETL internationally certified meeting the high demands of quality outdoor living. The factory also is a leading

Get Wet this Christmas Hansgrohe Showers, Faucets, and Fixtures From Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Santa deserves a relaxing shower after a long night delivering presents. UAKC has just the right plumbing fixtures to fix up Santa's shower or bath. Read below about the premier supplier in plumbing fixtures - Hansgrohe. For all your plumbing fixtures or appliance needs check out the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center year end sale prices by clicking on the link below. UAKC Year-End Sale About Hansgrohe Whether showering, bathing or washing your hands, you will immediately notice the excellent quality of Hansgrohe products. But who is behind the beautifully designed quality showers and faucets “Made in Germany”? Read on. Made in Germany branded productsAround 80% of Hansgrohe production takes place in Southern Germany – in a total of five plants in Schiltach and Offenburg. This despite the fact that Hansgrohe achieves around 80% of its sales revenue abroad. The question is, why does a company with a broad international base still produce in Germany – when it would seem to be more cost-effective to produce all over the world? The answer from the Black Forest is: because Hansgrohe counts on German expertise and offers its customers a guarantee of quality. The latest Hansgrohe brand products Raindance Select ShowersSelect your Shower Pleasure – the motto of the new Hansgrohe showers. In the first Hansgrohe overhead shower with integrated Select button,

The Ultimate Cooking Appliance Can be Yours Celebrate the New Year in Style New Miele Combi-Steam Oven Available at UAKCRing in the New Year with a REAL gourmet treat - the new steam convection combination oven from Miele. Read all about it in the below blog from our archives. For other gift ideas for the season click on the link to the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) flyer below: UAKC Year-End Sale As the pioneer in steam oven technology, Miele has perfected the art of steam cooking. Building on that expertise, the introduction of Miele’s Combi-Steam oven promises gourmet results — whether using steam, convection or a combination. When choosing combination cooking, steam and convection work together to transfer heat more efficiently, proving ideal for locking in the moisture of meats or cakes, yet browning the exterior of items such as poultry to perfection. The result? Excellent quality with flawless taste. MasterChef Gourmet Programs For a lasting impression at your next dinner party, automatic programs for Turkey, Chicken, Salmon, Beef Tenderloin and Baby Back Ribs use slow cooking methods by combining lower temperatures and longer cooking times for the most tender and juicy results with a richly browned crust. Lift-Up Control Panel: With the simple touch of a button, the control panel automatically lifts up, allowing for easy access to the dishwasher-safe water and condensate containers. Then a quick and safe return of the control panel re-integrates your oven into the

Induction Range - Another Original Holiday Idea When choosing a kitchen appliance for a holiday gift, what could be better than a range. After all, cooking is the main purpose of the kitchen, and an Induction Range is the quickest way to bring the kitchen into the 21st century. Here are some great choices at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) that we've taken from our blog archives. But if this just isn't the right appliance for you, then visit one of the two UAKC locations today or click on the link below to check out all the great appliances and plumbing fixtures at Holiday Sale Prices. UAKC Year-End Sale Best Price and Selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Buying a New Range? Consider an induction range. Prices have come down, and the technology is superb and reliable. The induction rangetop will give you more power and responsiveness than gas, and the clean smooth glass cooktop stays cool. Spills wipe up easily. Here are induction ranges from three big brands. Frigidaire, Whirlpool, and GE.Frigidaire FPIF3093LF The Frigidaire induction range has a hybrid cooktop that offers great versatility with 2 induction elements, and up to 3 electric elements. The 10" induction element offers up to 3,400 watts of power, so you can bring water to a boil quickly. The range has a convection oven, and a warming drawer. The interface makes operation incredibly easy and allows for precise control of burner temperatures. [caption

Unique and Practical Gift Idea: Over-the-Range Microhood At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Throughout the 80's and 90's countertop microwaves were hugely popular as gifts. But their popularity has waned as has their practicality because of the precious countertop space that they occupy. A practical solution to this problem is to replace that old vent hood with a new Over-the-Range (OTR) Micro-hood that serves both as a microwave and a vent hood. Micro-hoods (invented by GE) are increasingly becoming standard in new home construction, but they are rarely thought of as gifts because they need to be installed. However, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has a solution to the installation problem. They have their own factory-trained installation crews. They can quickly replace that old vent hood, and they'll even haul it away for free. Take a look below at a just a few of the many micro-hoods available at UAKC, and hurry in today to order yours. For other great buys on appliances and plumbing fixtures for the holidays click on the link below: UAKC Year-End Sale 3 Micro-hoods that would make great gift choices. Enjoy the convenience of a vent hood and microwave oven in a single appliance. Microwave hood combinations (also known as over-the-range microwaves OTRs) come in a variety of brands and have a host of feature selection. Here are just three that are highlighted below. They are modestly priced and have some great features. All of them have 1000 watts of power and at least