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February 13, 2015
President's Day Recognition
Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, and More Three Day Weekend and Great Buys on Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures Even after all these years, there is still some confusion over what President's Day really is. In 1885, Congress established the national holiday of Washington's Birthday on February 22nd. Although Lincoln's Birthday, February 12th, had never been a recognized national holiday, it was an official state holiday in several states, and became widely observed through much of the country. In the 1960s there was a movement to create more 3-day weekends by shifting some holidays to Mondays. As part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1968, Congress moved Washington's Birthday Holiday from February 22nd to the third Monday in February. President Nixon made it official with an executive order in 1971. While the Uniform Monday Holiday Act had wordage that described this holiday as a day to celebrate both Lincoln's and Washington's birthday, the name of the holiday was never officially changed, and to this day the Federal Calendar calls out the holiday on the third Monday in February as Washington's Birthday. The public, however, not only counts President's Day as a celebration of both Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays, but it is often regarded as a day recognizing all of our deceased presidents. Whatever your preference, President's Day is a 3-day weekend, and an opportunity to check out some great buys on major appliances and plumbing fixtures at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Call or visit today for the best prices -
December 24, 2014
No joke about the weather.
Please travel safely.We're glad to be warm and cozy here in California with a warm weather forecast ahead for this holiday season. However, many friends and customers are traveling to and from the Midwest and East, where the weather is turning nasty.Please travel carefully. Be cautious, and be patient. Have a joyous holiday and return to us safe and sound.Your friends at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. -
December 22, 2014
Baked Ham For Christmas
Two Baked Ham Recipes: Two Different Glazes Recipes by Trisha Yearwood and Georgia Downard from the Food Network Ham glazes can be sweet and sugary such as Trisha Yearwood's recipe below with the brown sugar honey glaze, or they can be sweet with a little kick like Georgia Downard's brown sugar mustard glaze. Either way, you're going to have a succulent feast for your group. Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze Recipe courtesy of Georgia Downard Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Score top of ham into diamonds and stud center of each diamond with a clove. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours. In a bowl combine the sugar, mustard and vinegar and spread glaze evenly over ham. Bake for another 35 minutes Transfer ham to a platter and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Combine cloves, sugar and mustard and brush over Ham Steak. Bake in baking dish in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until heated through. Ingredients 1 (12-pound) shankless skinless smoked cured ham Whole cloves for studding ham 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Variation: GLAZED HAM STEAK WITH BROWN SUGAR MUSTARD GLAZE 1 to 2-inch Ham Steak 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze Recipe courtesy of Trisha Yearwood Directions Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a -
December 20, 2014
Gift Cards for Last Minute Shoppers
Holiday Gift Card AdviceAdvice on Gift Cards from Forbes*. Consider Discounted Gift Cards: Available through online gift card exchanges. General Purpose Cards can be costly. Beware Visa and American Express cards that have extra fees. Look for Gift Cards that you've received but not used. More than $45 billion in gift cards have gone unused since 2005. Don't pay for shipping. 30% of gift cards from major online retailers charge for shipping. Buy Gift Cards with Rewards. For example, under Citibank’s rewards program, you need 10,000 ThankYou points to get $50 in cash back, whereas you only need 5,000 points (50% fewer) for a $50 gift card.Personally, in spite of Forbes admontion above, I tend to favor Visa or Mastercard Bank Gift Cards, when there are no extra fees. Check with your bank. I like them because they are usable anywhere. Another favorite for many is an Amazon gift card which can also be used to purchase nearly anything. If you're looking for a last minute inexpensive stocking stuffer, a Starbucks gift card is sure to please. Also, consider local businesses. Independent retailers may very well have their own gift cards. I know my local bookstore has their own gift card. It's a great gift idea for the readers on your list, and they get to pick the book of their choice. Then of course, cash is always king. There's nothing like a nice crisp bill or two in the Christmas stocking to put a smile on my face.*Forbes 12/19/2014 -
December 13, 2014
Brussel Sprouts Recipes
Brussel Sprouts A Great Side Dish for the Holidays You're gonna love these two recipes! I get it. Maybe you had a bad experience with brussel sprouts. Me, too. Overcooking brussel sprouts can bring out the worst in them. Tough, chewey, and bitter. But tender brussel sprouts with the right ingredients can be quite delightful, and they're good for you. Here are two brussel sprouts recipes that you're going to love. Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Ingredients~2 lbs brussel sprouts~1/4 pound bacon, dicedhandful of pecan pieces2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)salt and pepper to taste Instructions Cut the stems from the brussel sprouts, deeply scoring the sprouts, or cutting in half. Discard the stems. Steam the brussel sprouts until they just start to change color and turn translucent, about 10 minutes. They should still be a bright, bright green when you remove them. Add the bacon pieces to a pan with about 1/4 cup water. Cook on medium-high heat until the water evaporates, then on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the brussel sprouts to the pan and fry in the bacon fat, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until they are golden brown on most sides. Add the pecans, salt, pepper, and, if using, the maple syrup, and fry for another 2 minutes or so, stirring constantly. Serve and enjoy! Recipe from TheMinimilistGourmand.wordpress.com Grilled Brussel Sprouts. This recipe comes from Coyote Grills with credit to averagebetty.com Ingredients for Grilled Brussels Sprouts: 12 Brussels Sprouts1 TBSP olive oilSalt & pepper to tasteBalsamic Dressing for drizzlingGrated -
November 29, 2014
Appliance and Plumbing Fixture Sale at UAKC
Hurry-In These Rebate Offers Expire Soon Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Top brands such as Bosch, Danby, Fisher and Paykel, GE, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag and Whirlpool have great consumer rebates that are expiring in the next few days! Bosch The More You Buy The Bigger The RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a 10 Percent Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch Kitchen Packages Bosch Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $300 Rebate with purchase of qualifying 4 piece Bosch appliance package Bosch BENCHMARK The More You Buy The Bigger The RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a 10 Percent Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch BENCHMARK Kitchen Packages Bosch BENCHMARK Dishwasher RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a $200 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase of qualifying Bosch BENCHMARK Dishwashers Bosch Dishwasher RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a $100 Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch Dishwashers Danby Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $50 Rebate with purchase of qualifying Danby Silhouette, Silhouette Select, or Silhouette Professional Appliances Fisher And Paykel Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $50 Delivery Reimbursement with purchase of qualifying Fisher and Paykel Top Load Washer and matching Dryer GE Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/26/2014 to 12/03/2014Receive up to a $500 rebate with purchase of qualifying GE Cafe Appliance Package GE Consumer RebateValid from 11/05/2014 to 12/03/2014Receive up to a $2000 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase -
November 26, 2014
Shop Black Friday or Small Business Saturday for Savings
Choose to Save on Friday and SaturdayBest Holiday Prices and Availability at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Whether you're of the mind to head out on Friday for UAKC's BIG appliance and plumbing fixture savings, or to hit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) for Small Business Saturday savings, you won't be disappointed.You see, UAKC is your “small” BIG appliance and plumbing fixture retailer in Southern California. With two large showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas, and a large warehouse, UAKC is one of the largest independent retailers of appliances and plumbing fixtures in the area.At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you'll find all the major appliance brands such as Amana, Bosch, Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool, as well as the best selection of premier brands such as Dacor, BlueStar, Electrolux, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, Wolf, and Viking. Add specialty appliance brands such as Liebherr, Perlick, Vent-A-Hood, and True and UAKC has perhaps the largest selection of appliance brands in the Soucal market.In spite of this international collection of product, UAKC began in the neighborhood and they remain locally owned and operated. That means you not only get the best selection and lowest prices available, you also are provided professional delivery, installation, and haul away by UAKC's own employees.It also means that the dollars you spend here, stay here, are re-invested here, and are used to pay local employees who in turn spend their dollars here. Shop Small makes sense for you and the community. AND -
November 06, 2014
When is the best time to buy appliances?
Should You Wait for Black Friday?Shop Early at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterHere's a recommendation. Suppose you have a need for an appliance. Your existing appliance isn't working or you're moving next week and have to get appliances for your new place. By all means don't wait. Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) today. It just doesn't make sense to postpone getting an appliance that you need now, for the off chance that you'll find the exact product that suits your needs on sale during Black Friday. The experts at UAKC can certainly point you in the right direction today.Also, if you have already settled on the brand and model numbers that you want, don't hesitate. Head over to UAKC and get the best deal. Waiting just doesn't make sense. Black Friday Specials are just that - Specials. It's highly unlikely that the carefully selected specific models you've chosen from thousands of possibilities will magically appear as Black Friday Specials. For example, KitchenAid makes great dishwashers, but they have LOTS of models. If the one below just happened to be the one you've selected, Bravo! But, if you're stuck on a different feature set, are you going to settle for a model that you don't want just because it is a Black Friday Special?On the other hand, if you are an opportunistic buyer willing to jump for a deal when you see it, and don't mind waiting a couple of weeks, it probably won't hurt to wait -
August 31, 2014
Labor Day Holiday Appliance Savings
BIG Appliance Rebates ExpiringHurry In to Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterGet up to $2300 back on select Electrolux ICON® applianceswhen you purchase a qualifying 6-piece kitchen suite*Via Mail-In Rebate for a Prepaid MasterCard® Card.Offer valid May 4th through Sept. 6th, 2014*Download Rebate Form Here:Electrolux Icon RebateGE RebateClick below to read the blog we recently posted about GE's $2000 savings opportunity:HUGE GE REBATELG APPLIANCES LABOR DAY SAVINGS EVENTDiscover great savings on LG French Door Refrigerators, EasyClean ® ovens, large capacity washers and more. Valid now through September 7th. Other rebates and manufacturers offers also expiring soon. Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today for details.Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City:We Deliver and InstallAll Major Appliances877-696-2982Studio City12050 Ventura Blvd.818-755-1111Calabasas26767 Aguora Rd.818-880-0011Showroom Hours:Mon-Sat. 9 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PMUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Centerfacebook twitter -
August 30, 2014
Labor Day - Time to Buy Appliances
Appliance Rebates Expiring SoonBest Price and Selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIs Labor Day the best time to purchase appliances? In general, the major weekend holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day are going to present good opportunities to save on appliances. Here's what makes Labor Day special:Many appliance manufacturers time their rebates and special offers to expire in the fall. This year there are appliance rebates expiring on Sept. 6th, Sept. 7th, Sept. 30th, October 6th, and October 19th. So, it is true that this Labor Day Weekend is a great time to visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for appliance specials.Below are the offers expiring in just the next few weeks: Electrolux $25 Gift Coupon/Detergent Offer Expires Sept. 6th Frigidaire $25 Gift Coupon/Detergent Offer Expires Sept. 6th Electrolux Icon Up to $2300 on Kitchen Suite Expires Sept. 6th LG Labor Day Savings Event Expires Sept. 7th Bosch $200 Dishwasher Rebate expires Sept. 30 KitchenAid Invitation to Savings ($200 - $1000) expires Sept. 30 DCS free dishdrawer or dishwasher expires Sept. 30 GE Rebate ($100 - $2000) expires October 19Here's the KitchenAid Package Offer:KitchenAid Invitation to Savings expires Sept. 303 appliances $2004 appliances $4005 appliances $5006 appliances $700Bonus $100 on a selected refrigerator or range during this promotionBonus $300 on a selected refrigerator or wall oven or range or cooktopand now is also a good time to save on a Bosch Dishwasher.Bosch Dishwasher Rebate ends Sept. 30.Act now and receive a $200 mail-in rebate
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