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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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Waffle Your Way: What Your Waffle Maker Says About You

Waffle Your Way: What Your Waffle Maker Says About You


In kitchens across the country, waffle makers are more than just small appliances. They are statement pieces that reflect personality, cooking style, and even lifestyle choices. From classic Belgian waffles cooked in dependable Toastmaster appliances to whimsical Disney-themed waffle makers that bring family fun to the table, your choice of waffle maker says something unique about you. Exploring the different types of waffle makers helps highlight how kitchen appliances connect to identity while showcasing how much joy can come from a perfectly cooked waffle.

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Our Ultimate Waffle Maker Recipe Roundup for National Waffle Iron Day

Our Ultimate Waffle Maker Recipe Roundup for National Waffle Iron...


National Waffle Iron Day is here, and we’re turning up the heat with a delicious roundup of our favorite waffle creations! Whether you’re hosting brunch or just treating yourself, the right waffle maker makes all the difference. At Select Brands, our waffle irons are the go-to tools for creativity in the kitchen.

Today, we’re serving up inspiration with our most-loved waffle makers and crowd-pleasing recipes—perfect for breakfast, game day, and everything in between.

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Go Bananas: Celebrate National Banana Day with Select Brands

Go Bananas: Celebrate National Banana Day with Select Brands


April 15 is National Banana Day, and we’re peeling back the curtain on the most delicious ways to enjoy this potassium-packed fruit. Whether you’re baking, blending, brewing—or going full Bananas Foster—Select Brands has the appliances to make it easy (and fun).

From the Babycakes Waffle Stick Maker to the Toastmaster Flip Waffle Iron, and the TRU Cold Brew Maker, here are the banana-forward recipes you didn’t know you needed… until now.

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Creative Stick Desserts for National Something on a Stick Day: Cake Pops, Candy Cake Kabobs & More!

Creative Stick Desserts for National Something on a Stick Day:...


If there’s one thing we love, it’s fun, bite-sized desserts—and National Something on a Stick Day is the perfect excuse to get creative with Babycakes appliances! From classic cake pops to waffle sticks, donut lollipops, and candy cake kabobs, this is your chance to turn any sweet treat into a fun handheld delight.

Get ready to stick it to your cravings with these irresistible Babycakes recipes! 

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