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Friday, December 6, 2013

KitchenAid Artisan Blender Giveaway!

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Earlier in the year we were super privileged to be able to giveaway a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer for our blog’s 3rd birthday.  Now we are wrapping up the year with another amazing KitchenAid giveaway; this time we have a KitchenAid Artisan Blender up for grabs.  Wahooo!


An indispensable culinary tool, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Speed Blender with 1.75L BPA-Free jug combines professional performance with sleek design. This bench-top Blender makes easy work of stirring, chopping, puréeing or liquefying a variety of foods, from slushies, smoothies and cocktails to dressings, dips and donuts.  The KitchenAid Artisan Blender also features a 'PULSE' button for extra bursts of power and an 'ICE CRUSH' button to transform cubes into fine, snow-like powder (just like what you see in the video above – perfect for Christmas Day and New Years celebrations). You'll be amazed at the versatility of this power packed machine.

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So, are you keen to win and treat yourself or someone you love with a new KitchenAid Blender this festive season?  One lucky reader will be winning one of these fabulous machines in the colour of their choice.  To get yourself in with a chance to win, leave us a comment below sharing either what you would make with the blender (we will be sharing more great videos to give you some ideas), or, if you want to win it to give as a gift, who is the lucky person you want to give it to and why?  Make sure you include your name so we can contact you! Entries are open to all New Zealand and Australian residents (yup – our Aussie fans can enter this one too!).  Entries close at 5pm Monday 16th December – just in time for your prize to get to you for Christmas.  The winner will be announced here on the blog and over on our facebook page.  If the prize is not claimed by the 20th December, it will be re-drawn.


Help us say thank you to KitchenAid for such an awesome prize and giving you the chance to win by giving them a like on facebook or following them on twitter.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas everyone!

119 comments:

  1. If I win this I would give it to my daughter, she has just finished year 9 and wants to become a pastry chef. I'm sure she will have hours of fun using this blender.

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  2. Oh perfect timing for making pasta sauce, pesto etc with the fresh produce that's just about to come out of my garden! Would love to win one! Eva Johnston

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  3. Perfect timing for frozen cocktails over the summer break! Kathy Hawkes

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  4. If I win I would give it to my son to make healthy smoothies for my grandkids

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  5. perfect for summer slushies with semi frozen fruit on a hot day!

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  6. I would love to make smoothies with all the lovely summer fruits :)

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  7. I would definitely use this for smoothies and summer cocktails!

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  9. Just perfect for making berry smoothies with frozen berries, yoghurt, milk & honey. Not to mention making a devine mint dressing for new potatoes

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  10. It would be just great for making mayo, all kinds of sauces. I am an older citizen who has loved food cookery most of my life. My old bones in my hands just don't work as well as the use to. This would be a real aid. I would love to win it.

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  11. topical smoothies with frozen yoghurt!

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  12. i would make a wonderful passion fruit smoothie
    heather pestana

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  13. Green smoothies for me and berry smoothies for my wee 18 month old. YUM!

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  14. I would use it to make some lovely smoothies and yummy frozen drinks to beat the heat this summer. I am a avid cook so it will get used often!!
    Lalainya Hayward

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  15. This would be amazing for me as I'm moving out of home and into my first flat next year! It'd help save a bit of money, plus my flat mates would love me for it. ;) I really like smoothies so I think I'd make lots of smoothies with it if I won, or maybe some soups. Using a blender to make soups would be a great way to save time!

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    1. Forgot to add - that 'ice crush' option is seriously awesome. Don't think I've ever seen that on a blender before.

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  16. What an awesome giveaway! If I were to win the blender I'd be using it for smoothies all the time as part of my new diet - I'm no longer allowed to have gluten, dairy or refined sugar (plus a load of other stuff) so smoothies are a huge part of my new life. :)

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  17. Smoothies, just in time for summer with seasonal fruit

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  18. I would get back into the habit of making spirulina smoothies again, summer milkshakes for the kids, fruit coulis, cream, whip up a weekly hummus (am currently mashing by hand), and blend soups, to name a few ideas.

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  19. I wuold love to win this, need to get into smoothies etc - my teenagers will be delighted especially my blueberry lover!

    Liz W

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  20. I would give it to my lovely hubby he has gotten into making me banana & chocolate smoothies and my favourite fresh strawberry smoothie. I would love his smoothie making ways to continue with an incredible kitchen aid blender

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  21. I'd use it to make truffles rather than smoothies!

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  22. I would love this to make some yummy healthy smoothies to help me along in my get healthy mission!!

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  23. Smoothies for us also, our food processor that we currently use is on its way out and we have fruit smoothies for breakfast every day, so fingers xd.

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  24. Yummy summer smoothies for my kiddies and maybe a few cocktails for the adults :)

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  25. Oh this would be great for making smoothie and juice combo's for our Yoku ice block maker! We are looking forward to a summer of sticky fingers and happy faces!

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  26. Smoothies in my house to - I have just started putting spinach in my smoothies and it would be great to have something a bit more powerful to use. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Karen B

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  27. Yum! Summer cocktails with crushed ice.
    - Resh

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  28. Banana dacquiries are sublime made in the blender with Malibu. unsweetened pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice. So summery and so delish.

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  29. Smoothies would be delicious as would slushies, yum!

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  30. I regularly make soy milk and nut milks so I would love to be able to have anew blender with this am mount of power.My old one groans and threatens to die if I use it long.

    Lesley B

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  31. I would love this so I could make my morning smoothie, and also for protein balls, aioli, slices, cocktails, soups, baby food and any other recipes where it could help me out. I've never had a machine that could crush ice before! It would stay on my bench all of the time

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  32. If I win I will be keeping it for myself - my blender is always on the go and just about ready to conk!

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  33. Definitely smoothies this time of the year, they go down wholesale with all in our family.

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  34. Lots of smoothies to try and get some fruity goodness into my stubborn toddler ;-)
    Claudine Smith

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  35. I'd go straight for the frozen Bellinis!

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  36. I would probably use this every day!!! Home made dressing for salads, pesto, smoothies, would love to try that cheese cake. Would also be brilliant for puréeing soups!!
    Antonia Gibson antoniagibs@gmail.com

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  37. Smoothies, slushies, other cool drinks and making biscuit crumbs for baking :)

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  38. Wow were would I begin, there are so many fantastic things I could make................ I really hope I win

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  39. I would make green smoothies with this. You need a really grunty machine to blend the greens well. The fact that this is so cute is a major bonus!!

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  40. I would make fruit smoothies with this, without banana. I'm not a fan of banana :)

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  41. I would love the pink blender, pink is my favourite colour (an unpopular choice for some) and I would love my own blender to make smoothies I can actually have. This is because I'm allergic to milk and the majority of smoothies available to purchase all have cream or milk, and I can't have them. With my own blender I can make dairy free smoothies that I can enjoy in summer! My name is Saachi Shahri, email is farjsingh@gmail.com :)

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  42. My daughter entered, and I would love to win this Blender for her as pleasing a child with an allergy is no piece of cake ;) and It's very difficult to find something she can actually eat. This blender would really make our year, not only hers but seeing the smile on her face will make mine too :D My name is Rosh Shahri, email: Rosche.prakash@gmail.com

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    1. Also the red blender would be amazing :)

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  43. Those mint chocolate truffles and heaps of other things I can't make because I don't have a cute PINK blender.

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  44. I would make all kinds of smoothies

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  45. I'd use it for smoothies, soup and baby food. I have to make most of my own food as my baby boy has reflux and it's a dairy free diet for me :-( Melanie Holdaway

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  46. smoothis, hummus, pesto, soup,instant icecream, oh the list goes on! thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize.

    alison

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  47. If I were to win it I would give it to my mother as most of her appliances are older than me (23!) and need to be replaced!
    Stacey Roughan

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  48. OOh summer smoothies galore!!!
    Amanda Boyle

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  49. Ohhh my gosh I would LOVE to win this blender (in red to match the rest of my kitchen appliances! :D ).

    I'm 9 months pregnant (yes, 9!) and I would love to have a blender for ice cold summer smoothies and eventually, baby food! <3

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  50. (Real name Christine Caldwell :) )

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  51. Would LOVE to win this because I'm obsessed with yummy summer smoothies at the moment with fresh berries. And my blender has a big horrible crack up it so it's on its last legs :( Claire Forsythe

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  52. Shortly before the birth of our daughter we started making smoothies for breakfast. We used fruit, mainly, but added all kinds of additional healthy ingredients ranging from yogurt to wheat germ. Looking back, those years were our healthiest ones and we think the smoothies was a big part of it. Unfortunately our trusty blender fell to the floor and broke, putting an end to our blended breakfasts. A KitchenAid blender would be just the ticket to get out breakfasts back to top-notch!
    Jaco

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  53. I would love love LOVE this blender. You know what's super hard to live without when you don't have a blender? breadcrumbs! I would use my blender to make lots of things including breadcrumbs. Then I can add those breadcrumbs to meatloaf and meatballs and crumb beautiful fresh fish and top cheesey cauliflower and macaroni cheese. Oh the uses, so many uses. Please enter me into the draw for the Blender. Many hearts!

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  54. I'd love a blender to make smoothies. I purchased a blender and it didn't take long before it starting leaking :(.





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  55. If i was lucky to win I would christen it by making a "Pina Colada smoothie made with fresh pineapple and coconut cream. The "Kitchen Aid Blender" would be the beginning of a perfect marriage as a No1 kitchen tool to have in the my kitchen. Fingers crossed. Wendy Reading

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  56. If I was lucky enough to win this I would keep it for my family and make delish ice crushed drinks for over the summer to keep me cool before baby no2 comes out mid Jan!

    Thanks,
    Sophie Cattle

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  57. I would make cocktails every evening, all summer long - sitting on the deck, in the sun.

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  58. I love entertaining and would love to make enough drinks so no one is waiting especially smoothies. I would experiment with different yoghurts and fruit to find the best combinations. Actually I would give it to my mum, she always used the old methods of chopping and whisking by hand, she's older now with gout in her hands so it's harder for her to do everyday kitchen stuff so a blender would be perfect for her, so simple and easy to use.

    Thanks,
    Lesley Joe

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  59. I'm looking for a good blender to make organic baby food for my newborn!

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  60. i would go in and make yogurt smoothies

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  61. I would love to win this to make my 4 littlies yummy smoothies and milkshakes- and I would be super keen to learn what else I could make with it :)

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  62. Frozen strawberry daiquiris.
    We will have a new house to move in to on December 24th so we will probably need a stiff drink late on Christmas Eve.
    A new blender in my new kitchen would wrap up things nicely.
    Janis - janis@ilovebiscuits.com

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  63. I love having a smoothie to start my day, and have just started added spinach and kale to make green smoothie, however, my blender lacks the power and i would love a green smoothie which was actually smooth!! It also would help me to make delicious soups and margaritas would be amazing with the ice crushing option which would also make awesome snow cones for a hot summers day!!!! A blender is an essential tool in the kitchen and this blender has a really unique retro aesthetic which i love!! Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these amazing blenders!!

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  64. OMG I would make all kinds of things! Smoothies, milkshakes, juices, soups, cocktails the list is endless! Would love a pink one to match my gorgeous pink Kitchen Aid mixer ^_^

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  65. Classic 'Lazy-Student' Weet-Bix & Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Smoothie...

    Cant' go wrong with this simple, easy and nutritious breakfast smoothie.
    2x Apples, cores included.
    Decent heap of cinnamon
    2x Weet-Bix
    Decent heap of protein powder of choice (preferably vanilla flavoured)
    Big as pouring of Anchor Super Trim milk

    Pulse blend then set on low blend for 30-45 seconds until creamy.

    Pour in your favourite receptacle and drink with a big thick straw with a scoop on the end.

    Takes about 1:45 to make from scratch, perfect for when you have no time or are just too lazy...like students are.

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  66. I would love to win this to make breakfast smoothies for my children, a bit of milk, yoghurt, a banana, some blueberries and a tablespoon of nutella is my favorite go to recipe for a fast and nutritious kids breakfast.
    I would also use it to make fruit and yoghurt puree mixes to freeze and turn into unprocessed healthy ice blocks that make a perfect after school treat!
    I have an artisan stand mixer and it is SO lonely on my bench it needs it's blending partner to feel complete.

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  67. The options would be endless for me, Morning smoothies, Mid day iced coffees & evening cocktails - sounds like a perfect Christmas.

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  68. I would make almond milk and cashew cream

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  69. I would like to win this prize as a gift for my Husband, he has been having serious digestion problems for a few years now that make me worry. He won't eat his fruits and veggies, I know he would drink them!

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  70. I would definitely make smoothies, but slushies sound amazing too! What a fantastic prize!
    Lydia

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  71. Smoothies and ice-blocks.

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  72. I would make banana icecream - frozen bananas and something extra added in to make it extra special. Its such a great healthy dessert. This would definitely make the ice cream super fast

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  73. Over the holidays, i would use the blender to make homemade tomato and barbeque sauces, dips and mant icy slushies. Mel Attwater

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  74. If I won, I would give this to my lovely daughter-in-law who makes the most amazing cocktails, dips and pates - with my blender.

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  75. If I win I would love to make smoothies & soups to help get to my goal weight. My children loves helping me and could safely use this too.

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  76. Smoothies in summer, soups in winter, and lots of sauces and pestos :)

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  77. The kiddos can make smoothies, slushies. I can make soups and sauces - and big people drinks:)

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  78. Beetroot red velvet cupcakes, smoothies and cocktails!!! :)

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  79. I love making cocktails with crushed ice, and I would make smoothies!

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  80. I would love to win it as a gift for my 14 year old daughter as she loves smoothies :)

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  81. Smoothies and cocktails, especially the ones using crushed ice and fruit and spirits for a refreshing summer drink.

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  82. I would love to win this to give to my daughter for Christmas. She's trying to diet and this would be perfect for making low calorie smoothies and drinks, slushies, maybe some mexican salsa, vegetable soups.... perfect for making the boring stuff into something exciting!

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  83. I would use this seriously awesome blender to whip up my family-famous lemon delicious pudding. It's the perfect way to finish off a meal, and is delicious hot or cold, so its perfect all year round. If you cook it in a bain-marie it gets an almost custardy texture which is seriously delicious, and otherwise it's self-saucing. It's the perfect pudding.

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  84. Oh my goodness! What wouldn't I make with one of those blenders!! Smoothies, slushies, and even cheesecake bases - they are great for smashing up biscuits :o)

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  85. We starts are day with smoothies, banana milkshake. As we got small kids, this blender would relay come handy! - From: Mr Garry & Family

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  86. I would want my husband to have this so he can make us all healthy fruit smoothies. Thanks, Alison Pollock

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  87. I would love this blender to fuel my green smoothie addiction!

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  88. I would give it to my husband...he loves smoothies for breakfast and after the gym. Kirsten Davidson

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  89. If I was to win this very funky blender, I would be making all sorts of purées a sauces. I would love to make a pea purée as the colour of it would turn out so vibrant just like the blender, of course while I am cooking away I would be getting my family to make me summery cocktails also with the blender. Everyone would be happy :)

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  90. Wow, I would love to win this blender in the bluey purpley colour!!! I would use it to make ice cream and ice pop mixes over summer. Perfect! - Sheree Brinch

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  91. I'd give it to my daughter - she's a much better cook than I am so would make good use of it!

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  92. id use it to make smoothies, sauces and baking

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  93. I would give it to my husband - so he can make me some Oreo shakes!

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  94. I would love to make summer dips and milkshakes for my children if I won this :)

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  95. These are fantastic for making smoothies, purees etc. Would love it for my sister

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  96. I would use it to chop onions. I HATE that job, I would also use it to make delicious icy cocktails over summer. YUM!

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  97. From smoothies to cheesecakes my food would be so enhanced
    With a KitchenAid Artisan 5-Speed Blender I would be entranced!!

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  98. I would use it for smoothies. Also would love to make my own salad dressings too.
    - Sarah Pearce, sunday@surf.co.nz

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  99. I would use the kitchen aid to make wonders and it would help me with producing more difficult and challenging dishes then I'm use to.

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  100. I would love to win this so I can make my children lovely fresh fruit smoothies with the awesome fruit we have grown locally.

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  101. I would give this to my 14 year old for Xmas. He is chief smoothie maker in our household for him and his little sisters, so this would be an awesome surprise for him! Perfect timing for delicious cool smoothies all summer long!

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  102. I'd love to be able to make myself smoothies and with one of these I'd be able to make smoothies to my hearts content, I'd happily make smoothies for others as well.

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  103. I've just started getting myself back on track after an assault left me unable to do anything. This would be so helpful to make the fresh vege & fruit smoothies I've started to enjoy. Kim H

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  104. i would love to gift this to my wonderful husband who's a real foodie- he cooks for our family every night despite the fact that hes unwell. he bakes me bread & makes his own jams- grows all his own organic product- would love to win this for him as a way to say thanks....he knows the way to my heart is through food lol

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  105. My new year's resolution is to get super healthy! This would be perfect for making nutritious and delicious smoothies, as well as hearty soups in the winter. I would also be able to make my daughters favourite treat....milkshakes!

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  106. This would be the perfect smoothie maker!

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  107. I would love to win so i could make some yummy mixed berry and banana smoothies for the family. YUMMY

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  108. I would make lots of fruity breakfast smoothies and puree my homemade soups... for starters!

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  109. Banana Smoothies!!

    - Allania Parker

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