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Best Comfort Baking Ideas to Try in the Kitchen Today

Best Comfort Baking Ideas to Try in the Kitchen Today


National Peanut Butter Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, preheat the kitchen, and enjoy comfort baking with one of the most loved pantry staples. Peanut butter brings warmth, nostalgia, and rich flavor to desserts that feel familiar and satisfying. From soft baked treats to handheld sweets, it pairs beautifully with chocolate, bananas, oats, and vanilla.

Comfort baking is about more than the final result. It is the process of mixing, pouring, and sharing desserts that feel cozy and inviting. Small appliances make these moments easier and more approachable, turning everyday ingredients into desserts that feel special without complicated steps.

 

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The Best Apricot Treats and Sweet Breakfast Ideas

The Best Apricot Treats and Sweet Breakfast Ideas


National Apricot Day is the perfect opportunity to highlight fresh fruit flavors that feel bright, balanced, and versatile in the kitchen. Apricots bring a naturally sweet yet slightly tangy profile that works beautifully in breakfast recipes and baked treats alike. When paired with thoughtfully designed kitchen appliances, these fruit-forward ideas come together with ease and consistency.

This day is a reminder that seasonal ingredients can elevate everyday cooking without overcomplicating it. TRU and Babycakes appliances are built for approachable recipes, relaxed hosting, and moments that bring people together. From warm waffles to shareable desserts, these apricot-inspired recipes show how simple tools can support flavorful results.

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Unwrap the Magic: Festive Christmas Cupcake Inspiration for Your Babycakes Cupcake Maker

Unwrap the Magic: Festive Christmas Cupcake Inspiration for Your Babycakes...


National Cupcake Day is here, and it’s the perfect time to fire up your small appliance kitchen magic! With the holiday season in full swing, turning out festive, miniature desserts is a snap thanks to the ease and speed of your Babycakes Cupcake Maker. Forget the long pre-heat times of a traditional oven; this compact machine is your ultimate tool for boosting your holiday baking and creating stunning, bite-sized Christmas cheer. We're diving deep into three essential holiday cupcake recipes, perfect for gifting, parties, or simply enjoying by the fire. Incorporating the best from your kitchen appliance selection, these recipes are designed for maximum flavor and stunning holiday appeal.

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Recipes for Pluto’s 95th Birthday the Whole Family Will Love

Recipes for Pluto’s 95th Birthday the Whole Family Will Love


Pluto is turning 95, and what better way to celebrate than with recipes inspired by everyone’s favorite loyal pup. Family time in the kitchen becomes extra special when you include both pet-friendly treats and snacks for everyone to enjoy. With Select Brands’ kitchen appliances like the Mickey & Pluto 2-Slice Toaster, Mickey & Friends Waffle Maker, and Mickey & Friends Slow Cooker, you can create easy recipes that bring joy to your table. This blog shares recipes that make Pluto’s birthday celebration fun for the entire household.

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Celebrate National French Fry Day with Air Fryer Magic

Celebrate National French Fry Day with Air Fryer Magic


Searching for the best air fryer for crispy fries? Or just looking to upgrade your kitchen gadgets for smarter cooking? National French Fry Day is the perfect excuse to fire up your countertop appliance and get cooking. Whether you're team crinkle-cut, waffle, or curly, fries are the snack that always delivers. And with the Toastmaster Air Fryer, you can bring restaurant-style crispiness into your own kitchen without the mess, the oil, or heating up your whole house.

To help you celebrate, we’re breaking down what to look for in a high-quality air fryer and sharing five creative fry-inspired recipes you can whip up using your Toastmaster. Potatoes are just the beginning.

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A Sweet Summer Bash for National Peaches and Cream Day

A Sweet Summer Bash for National Peaches and Cream Day


There’s no better way to kick off summer than with a celebration of juicy peaches and rich cream. June 21st is National Peaches and Cream Day, and we’re serving up a whole lot of sunshine in the sweetest way possible with cake pops and cupcakes that are bursting with fruity flavor and creamy goodness.

This year, we're leaning into our favorite mini dessert makers, the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker and Cupcake Maker, to create four peach-perfect treats you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.

Grab your apron, turn up the summer jams, and let’s bake up some peachy magic!

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