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Because We *KNOW* Breakfast!

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

… and sometimes, breakfast is a cup of celebration cake, served with a freshly brewed cup of bold, flavourful coffee. Stay tuned for the recipe for this Birthday Mug Cake, and the chance to win a gorgeous Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker plus a Hamilton Beach Custom Grind Coffee Grinder. Because Hamilton Beach knows breakfast!
DSC_1580aSo, the cold weather is settling in and we’ll all start to mentally prepare for the long winter ahead. What better time to step up your breakfast game? A warm, nutritious and satisfying breakfast fortifies your body against the elements, and keeps you alert and focused so you can make the best of your day. Hamilton Beach, the leader in small appliances, is leading the way with inventive and creative ways to enjoy breakfast. Today, I’m happy to share some of my favourite products that are must-haves for you this season. 

1. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Wrap Maker. Have a piping hot breakfast burrito ready in just five minutes! This convenient appliance is easy to use and it does all the cooking for you. The hardest part will be deciding which ingredients to use! Layer all your favorite ingredients; tortilla, egg, cheese, peppers, ham and more into the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Wrap Maker and let the magic happen. Then, enjoy a hot, fresh breakfast wrap within minutes. And even though it’s called a Wrap Maker, it can do so much more: make stuffed pancakes, omelets, crepes, even personal pizzas!

2. Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 MultiGrill. Skip the expensive breakfast spot and make a meal fit for a king (or queen!) at home! With the convenience of a grill surface, a flat griddle space and a bacon cooker, you’ll be Instagramming your drool-worthy meal every time. But why stop at breakfast? The 3-in-1 MultiGrill is versatile enough to make a panini for lunch and juicy burgers, fish or chicken for dinner. Keep it closed for locking in flavors or cooking bacon, or open it flat to double the cooking space and use the griddle option. With a 200 square inch nonstick cooking surface, there’s enough room to cook for the family or grill multiple items at once!

3. Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker. In RED, folks. Hello, gorgeous!
DSC_1565We depend on coffee to get our days off to a great start. Okay, I’m not telling the whole truth: We depend on coffee to get our days started, period. And that’s why I truly believe that the best coffee maker is one that does the job simply, and does the job well. No fancy attachments, complicated brewing options or gimmicks! Just bold, flavourful coffee that is ready when I am.

Besides being an absolutely stunning, attention-grabbing red, the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker features a programmable clock/timer with 2 hour auto shutoff; regular, bold and 1-4 cup brew options; a removable cone shaped filter basket; auto pause and serve feature and a non-stick hot plate.

Of course, if I’m going to enjoy freshly brewed coffee, it only makes sense that it should come from freshly ground coffee beans! The Hamilton Beach Custom Grind Coffee Grinder has a large 12-cup capacity in addition to a removable, dishwasher safe grinding chamber with a durable stainless steel blade. Its patented one touch, hands free operation means I simply need to select the number of cups and the type of coffeemaker (everything from percolators to espresso). The grinder automatically stops when the proper finesse is reached. And, it comes in a matching metallic red to boot!
DSC_1569Now I can’t think of a better way to start my day than a cup of coffee and a mug of celebration cake! And that’s exactly how my husband spent his 40th birthday this morning, thanks to a little ingenuity and just five minutes in the kitchen. The following recipe yields one serving because really, if you were going to make more than one serving, you wouldn’t be cheating and making mug cake!

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until batter is just smooth, but do not overmix. (This is key, or you’ll yield a tough cake.)

Prepare a mug by spraying it very well with cooking spray and pour batter into the mug, taking care that there is plenty of room for growth. The batter/cake will nearly double in height in the microwave, so select a large mug and do not fill more than halfway.

Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until done. Microwave cooking times vary widely and it could be done in 60 seconds, or it could take 2 minutes. Just camp out in front of your microwave to ensure it does not spill over. While the mug cake is cooling, make the glaze.

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk (more for thinner consistency)
sprinkles!

Combine all ingredients (except for milk) in a small bowl and whisk, adding the milk based on desired consistency of glaze. Spoon glaze over the mug cake while it’s in the mug and allow glaze to soak and permeate the cake. Or, remove cake from the mug by running a knife around the sides, and invert it onto a plate and spoon the glaze over it. Add a few sprinkles and celebrate!
DSC_1576aHamilton Beach knows breakfast, and here’s your chance to make every breakfast great! Fuel your mornings with coffee – WIN a Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker and a Hamilton Beach Custom Grind Coffee Grinder! Simpy fill the form below with your qualifying entries.

And, if you’re looking for recipe and meal inspiration, do check out the NEW official blog of Hamilton Beach Canada – everydaygoodthinking.ca!

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  1. Florence C

    I like to have hot oatmeal or cream of wheat on cold winter mornings. I also enjoy my hot cup of tea in the morning.

  5. Heidi Pawluk

    For me hot, steamy porridge is a must now that the fall weather is upon us…gets me going in the morning

  6. Wayne Lecoy

    It would be great to win
    a Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
    and a Custom Grind Coffee Grinder.
    In response to your question of
    How do you enjoy breakfasts on cold, winter mornings?
    I like to have hot oatmeal or cream of wheat on cold winter mornings.
    Thank you for having this giveaway.

  9. Maggie C

    Cold mornings, I love pancakes with some sausages! Definitely have to include a cup of coffee as well.

  11. Kelly Nash

    Hot steel cut oats, with some walnuts, raisins, a touch of brown sugar and milk.
    Best winter morning breakfast in my house !

  12. Violet Smith

    I usually have a hot bowl of peaches and cream oatmeal at work. By the time I get there from walking to work, I really can use it.

  18. Angela Massis

    In my cozy pjs I love hot oatmeal with a sprinkle of brown sugar and a hot coffee on a cold winter day.

  19. Amber Y

    A warm breakfast on a cold day like oatmeal or bacon and eggs with a hot cup of coffee is the best!

  20. Lindsey Lenny

    I like to have a nice hot coffee with scrambled eggs, fresh fruits, turkey bacon and some cottage cheese for breakfast!!!

  22. Phyllis Godfrey

    Breakfast always starts with coffee, then a high protein meal such a vegie whites only omelette or steel cut oatmeal with flax . This is then topped off with another 2 cups of coffee

  23. margo b

    I eat a warm breakfast, oatmeal or eggs and bacon and always have my coffee but I dont have a machine at the moment so its instant coffee for me eeekkk doesn’t taste the same but what can you do !!!!

  27. Jeannie Lam

    If we don’t have much time, I like a hot oatmeal, but if we do have time for a sit down breakfast, I love bacon, eggs and pancakes!

  43. Dianne

    My favourite breakfasts are weekend ones when we make pancakes, eggs, or french toast. The rest of the week I make a smoothie or eat cereal or yogurt.

  45. Regina Salvador Sterling

    I love having eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and pancakes for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

  54. Treen Goodwin

    we love hot cereals , i Cream of Wheat and Oatmeal .. warms the soul on the cold winter morning , and of course , i nice hot coffee to go along !thanks for the chance :)

  58. Andrea Morley

    Already dreaming of making this tonight! I love oatmeal in the winter, with dark chocolate chips!

  59. Bailey Dexter

    I love to make gluten free pancakes & waffles ahead of time and always have them in the freezer for when it cold & you want a great start to breakfast!Also need a great cup of coffee to start the day!

  64. Mary Gaudet

    I love to have a mug of tea or coffee and a bowl of apple almond oatmeal :) it’s a great way to start the day!

  71. Alayne Langford

    I enjoy my tea and toast in the morning. Coffee comes later with the winter chill!! Brrrr…

  72. Dana Miller

    We enjoy a hot breakfast on cold, winter mornings of steaming hot coffee and oatmeal sprinkled with brown sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.

  73. Jenn Erin

    I know it’s not the best but I eat a pack of instant oatmeal that has brown sugar and maple syrup. I love it because it’s sweet and hot so it warms the body. Plus it’s quick to make.

  75. SueSueper

    I like warm porridge on a cold winter day, and inside the porridge is fruit and greek yogurt. :-)

  84. Rhonda W G.

    I must have my black coffee! Ideally pancakes would be my favourite with a side of bacon I dare say…

  98. gayle bellemare

    I love a good, strong, hot cup of coffee in the morning while getting ready for my day. Before heading out i will eat my morning yogurt and either a banana or some berries. Other mornings, I take a smoothie to go and yes, I put coffee in that too lol.

  123. Donnas

    During the week I don’t eat breakfast at home; it’s a rush to get out the door; but on weekends, the BF cooks up a nice breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast and fresh brewed coffee.

  124. Cassie Fancy

    I’m not a breakfast person , hot coffee is all i need . My little ones enjoy oatmeal and fruit though

  131. Betty Spry

    when the weather is cold, there is nothing like a hot bowl of cereal usually oatmeal, with blueberries and a bit of honey

  137. Charlene Argaez

    I enjoy a boy cup of coffee with my favourite creamer – coffee’s a must on cold mornings!

  138. Maria McLachlan

    I love steal cut oat or scotch oats with some berries or apples and touch of maple syrup or brown sugar, yum. Do need a cup of joe to drink alongside though

  142. Elizabeth Vlug

    I love starting those cold mornings with steel cut oats done in the slow cooker the night before. I add apples, raisins and nuts. So good.

  145. Wanda Tracey

    On a cold winter morning I like to kick start my day with lots of fresh brewed coffee,bacon and eggs with toast and jam and a small glass of juice.Entering with joy!

  146. Amanda Rowley

    I enjoy my cold mornings with a nice bowl of oatmeal and a warm cup of tea or coffee while enjoying my children before school

  153. Sabrina Tong

    I love to make a big ol’ pot of oatmeal, it sticks to your ribs and warms you up on cold winter mornings.

  158. Heidi Pawluk

    Cold prairie winter mornings call for a good hot meal like porridge with fruit, waffles with strawberries, some good ol-fashioned hot chocolate. Need these to refuel us for the day

  161. Maritess S

    I love warm breakfast on cold winter mornings. My favorite is apple cinnamon oatmeal slow cooked with warm milk.

  163. Jennifer P.

    I would love to enjoy my breakfast in bed under the warm covers on cold winter mornings, but since that is not likely to happen I have to settle for enjoying it with a hot cup, or two, of coffee to go with my cereal, yogurt and fruit. If it is really cold I substitute the cereal with oatmeal.

  164. Debbie Sherrer

    I am a huge fan of oatmeal, although on weekends hubby likes bacon and eggs, or a breakfast sandwich. Coffee always!

  166. michelle matta

    if we’re not too sleepy, hubby and i take turns making eggs, bacon and cheese on engllish muffins. we also take turns making coffee.

  173. Wendy Jensen

    I enjoy breakfasts on cold winter mornings by having my coffee and watching the birds at the bird feeder.

  174. Happy Chinadoll (Cecilia)

    Inside with my kids. French Toast with tons of maple syrup. Or pancakes… with a nice cuppa.

  183. Suzi

    I enjoy them hot and filling (like oatmeal or eggs and toast). I hate cold mornings – I’m not looking forward to tomorrow. :P

  191. Lindsay C

    During the week, my breakfast routine doesn’t change a lot over the seasons. But on cold winter weekends, I love a hearty start… Poached eggs, bacon or sausage, toast from homemade bread, and some form of fruit.