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December 08, 2016
How Smart are Your Appliances?
What is a Smart Appliance?When the first oven that had a temperature control on its oven came out, I'm sure that it was called a smart oven. Similarly, the first refrigerator that defrosted itself, was considered a smart refrigerator. But imagine this: You're baking cookies, and the oven reaches 350 degrees. You hate it when the kitchen heats up, but what can you do? Your new Jenn-Air® wall oven with Nest connectivity, will communicate with the furnace to drop the temperature a few degrees to compensate for that extra heat from your oven.Now, that's a smart appliance. It's just one of the many connectivity features available in appliances these days. There are a host of new appliances with smart features from top brands now available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Smart Jenn-Air Appliances at UAKCWe're only touching on one brand here, but the professionals at UAKC receive regular updates from the appliance manufacturers and can give you the direction you need to make your own smart decisions on today's smart appliances. Here's a brief introduction to the new connected wall ovens from Jenn-Air:More and more appliance buyers are enjoying the incredible conveniences and luxuries that smart homes and products like the Nest Learning Thermostat add to their lifestyle. They love the way Nest already connects their home to security devices and cameras, and they'll love the idea of Nest working in the kitchen too.Larger than before, this new Jenn-Air® single wall oven offers 5.0 cubic feet of oven capacity and -
September 06, 2016
Post Labor Day Grilling - Perfect for Soucal
Outdoor Grills at UAKCBest Grilling Brands in Southern California Caliber - Dacor - Wolf - Viking - DCS - Lynx - Coyote - AlfrescoThese are among the best outdoor grills available. You can find them all at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. What are the most important features to have on a grill? It varies from customer to customer.Power? That's very important for some people. For them, the higher the BTU rating, the better the grill.Size? Some folks like to grill for a big crowd. They want the biggest grill they can get. Invite the whole neighborhood!!Precision? Turn that sucker down to a low, low simmer - then fire it up so that it heats the entire back yard. For me, when I first saw the new Dacor grill (some years ago) I saw a grill feature that I'd never seen before, and I became a Dacor grill fan immediately - even before I even knew about all the great features on Dacor grills. LightingI often grilled at dusk or later, and it annoyed me that my patio lighting didn't illuminate the grill area. What a pain!! - standing there with a flashlight trying to check the doneness of the steaks. Dacor grills come equipped with lights. To me - This was a great idea!!Dacor GrillsHere's the rest of the Dacor grill story right from Dacor:Dacor‘s Discovery built-in outdoor grills feature professional-grade Epicure styling and come in stainless steel with chrome trim. Available in 52- and 36-in. models, fuel options include -
August 09, 2016
Major Culinary Event
Culinary Performance Series Event at UAKCIt's no secret to our friends and customers that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has two of the finest showrooms in Southern California - one in Calabasas and the other in Studio City. Folks know that many of our fine appliances are hooked up live so our customers can see how they operate. Manufacturers regularly conduct cooking demonstrations on their appliances. And occasionally, we are able to host special events such as the August 25th, Culinary Performance Series Event:On August 25th, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center will be hosting Culinary Performance Series event, a totally unique dinner event at our Studio City Showroom: Romance is Universal… Put Something Sexy on the Table…This evening of “romance with food…Italian style” will star Internationally renowned Chef Saverio Posarelli who will be performing his culinary artistry, on the latest Sub-Zero Wolf kitchen equipment, showcasing a menu specially conceived to bring back the romance of cooking at home.You will not only be “wine’d and dined,” but get to preview the latest and greatest product innovations for kitchen, bath and outdoor barbequing with factory reps on hand to answer any questions. For details and to RSVP visit uakc.com/events by August 20th.Of course, for all your major appliance and decorative plumbing fixtures call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. -
August 04, 2016
New Improved BlueStar Ranges and Summer Grilling Recipe
New Upgrade to BlueStar Sealed Burner Gas Ranges21,000 BTUs on Sealed BurnersBlueStar® has announced new, more powerful 21,000 BTU burners in its sealed burner gas range line. These burners are among the most powerful in the industry on a sealed burner range. Now, for a limited time, the Sealed Burner Series can be customized with color. Customers can choose among over 750 colors. Call or visit one of the UAKC showrooms today to discover how you can take advantage of this free offer.Summer Recipe: Steak and Mushroom KabobsRecipe thanks to Kalyn's Kitchen® KalynsKitchen.com and BlueStar®Meat-eaters love a juicy steak on the grill, and who doesn't love grilled mushrooms, and this is a recipe that combines both these grill-time favorites into easy kabobs that are delicious and quick. You start with pieces of tender steak, marinate them for one hour in a flavorful mixture, add the mushrooms to marinate for another hour, and then grill and enjoy!Steak and Mushroom Kabobs(Makes about 4 servings)Ingredients:16-20 oz. Top Sirloin, New York Steak, Tri-Tip Steak, or Petite Sirloin (use steak with less than 10% fat for South Beach Diet)8 oz white mushrooms, washed and driedMarinade Ingredients:1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1 T Worcestershire Sauce (omit for Paleo)1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Vege-Sal or saltfresh ground black pepper to taste (I like a lot of pepper in this.)Instructions:Trim the meat well and cut steak into pieces about 1 1/2 inches square. Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, -
April 12, 2016
Save on Jenn-Air at UAKC
Huge Appliance Savings at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterSave up to $4300 on Jenn-Air$4300 savings on 3 or more Jenn-Air appliances. Read specifics from Jenn-Air below:"Purchase a select Jenn-Air kitchen appliance and receive $1300 towards another appliance.Buy a built-in refrigerator and get an additional $2000 towards another appliance.You will also receive up to $1000 towards installation of your new kitchen."Click to download rebate forms:UAKC APPLIANCE REBATESHere's a new Jenn-Air refrigerator you might want to consider. Available now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Striking Obsidian Interior in Jenn-Air Built-In RefrigeratorInstead of being built with a standard white (boring) interior, Jenn-Air has jazzed up these built-in refrigerators with a black interior they call Obsidian. My first reaction was, "Duh! What were they thinking? Black is way too dark for a refrigerator interior." Well, my friends...that is not necessarily so. This refrigerator is loaded with cool LED lighting from the sides and even from above. Turns out, it's brighter, it showcases your food, and everything is easier to find. The look is elegant, and the features such as soft-close drawers tie in with the idea that the inside of your refrigerator can also be elegant, beautiful, and stylish.Jenn-Air's new refrigerators with Obsidian Interiors have also caught the eye of the design community. Here are a few notable comments:"Opens your eyes, every time you open the doors" - Provantidesigns.com"Gorgeous! Makes the color of the food really stand out as well." - Studio M Interior Design"Obsidian is very nice! Love it." - Schwarzmann European KitchensThere -
March 19, 2016
Spring Time is Grilling Time
The Best Selection of Oudoor Grills is at UAKCWe're on Daylight Savings time. March Madness is here. Easter is next week. What time of year is it? Spring!! That means its time to get your grill ready. Or maybe, it's simply time for a new grill. If you're in the market for a new grill, make Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center your first stop. They have a huge selection of the best outdoor griils for a variety of needs and preferences. But while you're here, take a look at this terrific recipe for Lemon Chicken on the grill. Here's a great recipe from DCS, a California favorite in outdoor grillsGrilled Lemon Chicken with RosemaryINGREDIENTS1 (3 and 1/2 to 4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded3/4 cup sugarSalt and pepper2 lemons1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary1 and 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons unsalted butterINSTRUCTIONS With chicken breast side down, using kitchen shears, cut through bones on either side of backbone; discard backbone. Flip chicken over and press on breastbone to flatten. Using fingers and shears, peel skin off chicken, leaving skin on wings. Tuck wings behind back. Turn legs so drumsticks face inward toward breasts. Using chef's knife, cut 1/2-inch-deep slits, spaced 1/2 inch apart, in breasts and legs. Insert skewer through thigh of 1 leg, into bottom of breast, and through thigh of second leg. Insert second skewer, about 1 inch lower, through thigh and drumstick of 1 leg and then through thigh and drumstick of second leg. Dissolve sugar -
January 31, 2016
Football Fever and New Appliances from IBS/KBIS
Great Recipe for the big game How to Make Sweet Potato Fries With Garlic + HerbsINGREDIENTS2 Pounds Orange Sweet Potatoes 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil ¼ Teaspoons Sea Salt 3 Tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 2 Tablespoons Flat-Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) Gather your ingredients. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse and dry your sweet potatoes. Cut them lengthwise and slice them 1/2 inch thick, cutting them into small pieces, 3 inches long. Place potatoes in a medium sized bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and mix to coat. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Spread the potatoes out evenly on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning them over 1/2 way through until the potatoes are browned on the edges and tender. While the fries are cooking, roughly chop 2 tablespoons of parsley. Mince 1 clove of garlic. Grate 3 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Toss warm fries with cheese, parsley + garlic. Enjoy! Recipe inspired by: Snapguide and http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/sweet-potato-fries-garlic-herbs.htmlNew Under Counter Appliances at UAKCUnder Counter Refrigerator and Freezer OptionsThere has been a trend over the last few years to locate more appliances conveniently under a counter in a wall cabinet or even in an island. Appliance manufacturers have long offered undercounter refrigerators, icemakers, and wine coolers. Now, we're seeing expanded offerings in undercounter freezers, beverage centers, and refrigerator or freezer drawers. Here are two examples of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center brands that have an assortment of undercounter appliance offerings:Marvel "The new handcrafted Marvel and Marvel Professional -
December 27, 2015
Year End Champagne Drink
Colorful Salute to the New YearCranberry Champagne CocktailHeres a great adaption of the traditional glass of champagne to bring in the New Year. Not only tasty, it's a colorful departure from tradition. Tyler Florence - Food Network 1 -ounce cranberry juice (sweetened)1 wedge limeChampagne or sparkling wineCranberries (frozen)In a chilled Champagne flute add cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime. Top off the glass with Champagne. Garnish with 3 or 4 cranberries. This is one of my favorite ways to convert Champagne into a delightful holiday drink. It adds just a tad of sweetness and color. Feel free to adapt this. Substitute a cube of sugar instead of the cranberries. No lime wedge? Use an orange slice. It's your party. You make the rules!If you need something to store a few bottles of wine or maybe Champagne, check with the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Here's an example of a 6 bottle wine cooler from Vinotemp.Vinotemp EPCV006Vinotemp Cavanova 6-Bottle Thermoelectric Wall-Mounted Wine CoolerConveniently store and display 6 of your favorite wines in this sleek wall-mounted wine cooler by Cavanova. Utilizing eco-friendly thermoelectric technology, this all black cooler operates quietly with little vibration. A user friendly digital touch screen control panel located on the left side of the door allows you to adjust the temperature of the cooler for reds and whites. Organizing bottles inside this cooler is simple; each bottle has its own compartment making it easy to choose which wine to serve your guests.For all your needs with -
August 20, 2015
Roast Chicken Dinner from WOLF Appliances at UAKC
Reclaim the Kitchen with Wolf Ranges and Ovens Two days ago we gave you the recipe for the Roast Chicken pictured below (click on the link Roast Chicken for the recipe). Today we're adding the recipe for the Potatoes and Asparagus (thanks to Sub-Zero/Wolf). Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Asparagus Potatoes and Asparagus For the potatoes:1½ pounds small Yukon gold potatoes1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped1 tablespoon olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper For the asparagus:1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed Wash and dry the potatoes and then quarter them with a small paring knife. Place the quartered potatoes in a medium sized work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Pour the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this will ease clean up and keep the potatoes from sticking to the pan). Without preheating, place the chicken and potatoes into the oven. Select the convection mode and set the temperature to 375°F. Set a timer for one hour. After one hour, remove the chicken and potatoes from the oven and place the pans on a heatproof surface. Use a thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Tent the chicken and potatoes with foil and allow to rest. Prepare the asparagus by steaming. Steam the asparagus until the desired doneness is achieved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut the chicken into quarters and serve alongside the potatoes and asparagus NEW REFINEMENTS, STILL UNMISTAKABLY WOLF Long before there were "pro look" -
August 17, 2015
Roasted Chicken in a New Wolf Oven
Reclaim the Kitchen with Wolf OTHERS DO OUR COOKING FOR US. Did you know in 1900 we ate 98% of our meals in our homes? Today, it’s less than 50%. We spend hours watching cooking shows but a mere 31 minutes a day preparing meals ourselves. There is a solution, though. Reclaiming your kitchen is easy. Just cook. Here's a recipe from Wolf for delicious roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and asparugus. The roasted chicken recipe and preparation are below. Access the recipe for the roasted potatoes and asparagus from reclaimthekitchen.com: ROASTED CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: For the chicken:1 whole chicken (3½ to 4 pounds)1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs1 tablespoon olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper DESCRIPTION: Serving four people, this meal is easy to bring together. By using a method called "spatchcocking," as well as not needing to preheat the oven, you can put a great dinner on the table in about an hour.PREPARATION: First spatchcock the chicken. This is a simple and effective way of roasting a chicken in less time than a whole chicken traditionally takes. To prepare the chicken, place it on a cutting board breast side down with the thighs towards you. Beginning at the thigh end, use a pair of kitchen shears and cut along one side of the backbone. Turn the chicken around, so the thighs are away from you and cut along the other side of the backbone. The backbone can be discarded or saved for making stock. Flip the chicken over and
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