Tag Archives: holiday entertaining

November 30th at #KBtribechat – Kitchens for Healthy Entertaining

A design discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by Beko USA

Our KBtribechat questions:

  1. There’s lots of cooking and baking to be done this time of year! How can we make more sustainable choices in the kitchen while entertaining guests?
  2. What features on your appliances make entertaining guests more convenient?
  3. From a design perspective, how can we create healthier eating habits?
  4. Do you have any tips or tricks on staying healthy during the holidays?
  5. Share some of your favorite healthy kitchens designs from this year!

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at 2pm ET on Wednesday

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December 16 at #KBtribechat – Holiday Kitchens

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1: How do you decorate your kitchens for the holiday?

Q2: What tips for easy and festive entertaining do you have?

Q3: Cheers to the holiday! What’s your go-to cocktail this time of year?

Q4: What’s your favorite cookie to bake or receive?

Q5: What recipe best represents your family traditions?

Q6: What’s your favorite gift from the kitchen to give?

Q7: What easy but creative ideas do you have for gift wrapping that will be eye-catching?

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at 2pm ET on Wednesday, 12/16

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December 2 at #KBtribechat – Designed With Entertainment in Mind

Our KBtribechat questions:

  1. What’s the recipe for designing an entertaining kitchen?
  2. Where do you find space to store all your finished dishes?
  3. How do you manage cooking and/or baking multiple offerings at once?
  4. Share some tips for tackling clean-up!
  5. What are your go-to recipes when entertaining?
  6. What are your go-to drinks when entertaining? Share ideas and recipes!
  7. What are your festive ideas for holiday celebrations?
  8. Share table/buffet decoration tips!

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at 2pm ET on Wednesday, December 2nd

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December 18 at #KBtribechat – Holiday Kitchens

A Kitchen and Bath Industry discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by Whirlpool Corporation

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Our KBtribechat Questions:

  1. What makes a kitchen perfect for holiday cooking and entertaining?
  2. Which kitchen appliance gets used the most during the holiday season?
  3. How do you manage cooking and/or baking multiple dishes at once?
  4. What recent kitchen innovation has made your holiday preparation easier?
  5. What tips can you share for post-party clean-up?
  6. Favorite holiday recipe? Go!

 

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Join this Twitter Holiday Conversation

Hosted by Whirlpool

on Wednesday from 2 to 3pm eastern

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

 

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December 4 at #KBtribechat – Kitchens Designed for Entertaining

A design discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by GE Appliances

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From the best use of your island to ovens that take the stress out of cooking, we’re talking about how to maximize your kitchen during the holiday season.  Join us for a chat on “Kitchens Designed for Entertaining” on Wednesday, December 4th at 2 pm ET hosted by GE Appliances.

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Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is your go-to appliance during the heavy entertaining season?

2.) How do you get your fridge holiday-ready when you host?

3.) How do you tie in your holiday decor into your kitchen?

4.) What’s your dish strategy when hosting?

5.) Connected lends a helping hand. How do you use voice assistants when hosting?

6.) What is your best party appetizer that you always serve?

7.) If you could create a dream kitchen island that could better help you entertain what would it contain?

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on Wednesday, December 4

from 2 to 3pm eastern

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

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December 12 at #KBtribechat – Holiday Kitchens!

A Twitter discussion
Sponsored and Hosted by GE Appliances

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Photos by Carley Page Summers

The kitchen is the heart of the home especially during this time of the year. From favorite family recipes to holiday kitchen decor we’re getting in the spirit during our Holiday Kitchen Twitter Chat hosted by GE Appliances. Join us on 12/12 at 2 pm ET and get ready to talk cookies.
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Our KBtribechat questions:

Q: What appliance gets the most use out of your house during the holiday season?

Q: How do you decorate your kitchens for the holiday?

Q: How will you use tech this season to help in holiday cooking?

Q: What tips for easy entertaining do you have?

Q: Cheers to the holiday! What’s your go-to cocktail?

Q: What’s your favorite cookie to bake or receive?

Q: What recipe best represents your family traditions?

Join this Twitter conversation 

on Wednesday, December 19

from 2 to 3pm eastern

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

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How to Plan for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

Sponsored and Hosted by Whirlpool Corporation 

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There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with an appropriately themed KBTribeChat! On Wednesday, November 14, join Whirlpool Corporation as they host our KBTribeChat on Holiday Entertaining. 

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The holidays are a busy time of the year and if you are hosting your own get together it can get even more stressful. But with the right appliances, your holiday cooking and entertaining can be a breeze. Whirlpool Corporation provides in-home appliance solutions that help homeowners make cooking and cleaning more intuitive. 

Whether you’re whipping up holiday brunch, preparing Thanksgiving dinner, baking a pie or just heating up leftovers, you need reliable appliance technology. Whirlpool Corporation offers a differentiated portfolio of brands, each designed to integrate into your kitchen design to provide the best experience no matter what you’re tackling.

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The holidays are right around the corner and if you are planning on hosting a party, it’s time to get prepared! Here are our chat questions:

1. What kitchen appliance do you depend on the most during the holiday season?  

 

2. What are some ways to streamline grocery shopping and meal prep?  

 

3. How do you manage cooking and/or baking multiple dishes at once?  

 

4. What tips do you have for handling post-entertaining clean-up?

 

5. Share your favorite recipe search tool! 

Join this Twitter conversation

on Wednesday, November 14

from 2 to 3pm eastern

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets! 

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Holidays Made Easy -Appliance Solutions

Sponsored and Hosted by GE Appliances.

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Hosting over the holidays can be equal parts stressful and enjoyable. Join GE Appliances on Wednesday, November 23 at 2 pm for a discussion on how your appliances can lend a helpful hand during the holidays. From a water pitcher that fills itself to an oven that automatically selects the perfect temp for your turkey, we’ll share kitchen solutions for taking the stress out of your holiday hosting.

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Our KBtribechat questions:

– What appliance do you wish you had two of in your home during holiday season?

– When do you start the food prep for your holiday party? Any good tips to share?

– How do you use technology to assist with holiday entertaining or cooking?

– From cooking to cleaning, what obstacles do you run into every year around the holiday entertaining and what solutions have you found?

– If you could have one new appliance feature during the holidays what would it be?

– The last minute store run. What do you always forget to buy for holiday parties?

– Let’s talk turkey. The key to a great turkey is…

– What tips do you have for handling post-dinner dishes?

– What’s your go-to holiday recipe? Share your cooking tips.

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Join this Twitter Chat discussion

on Wednesday, November 23

from 2 to 3pm eastern time

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

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The Holiday Kitchen

The kitchen plays an integral role in our holiday celebrations.

Franke Fireclay sink, Franke faucet, Grothouse Lumber countertop and Woodmode cabinetry

This will be the focus of our December 18th Kbtribechat sponsored and hosted by Franke Kitchen Systems– Luxury Products Group (@FrankeLuxuryUSA).
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What are your favorite holiday traditions involving the kitchen? Do you make adjustments to accommodate family and friends in the kitchen this time of year?  What holiday decorating tips do you have for the kitchen?
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Your sink and faucet is a HIGH use area in the kitchen – especially during meal prep! What tips do you have for this area to be ready for the big day?
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Many want to update their homes in time for the holidays.  We are sure Kbtribe have stories to tell about remodeling kitchens in time for the holidays! We want to hear those stories and see pictures of your work.

Franke has started a Pinterest board for this discussion and we will be pinning images shared at Kbtribechat.

Join us on Twitter ~ Wednesday, 12/18 from 2 to 3pm eastern time ~ for a fun hour of holiday conversation!

Krista Rivers

Krista Rivers

Krista Rivers is the Social Media Manager for Franke Kitchen Systems in the US. Franke has a highly reputable presence on FacebookTwitterPinterest and a Blog. Krista has worked in the kitchen and bath industry for over 10 years and is excited for the opportunity to host KBTRIBECHAT on Franke’s behalf to be able to continue to connect and listen to people in the industry through social media.

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About Franke
Franke is the world’s largest manufacturer of kitchen sinks and is a privately held company specializing in the design and engineering of luxury systems for the management of air, water and waste. With sales of $2+ billion, the Switzerland-based Franke Group is also the global market leader in Foodservice Systems; manufactures Washroom and Beverage systems; and conducts industrial engineering operations at 66 companies in 40 countries. Franke Kitchen Systems product lines are marketed in North America by Franke Luxury Products Group. For more information visit http://www.frankeksd.com/ or call 1-800-626-5771.
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