Last week, I decided that it was a great time to start exploring all the fun gadgets and small appliances that Adam and I were lucky enough to receive for our wedding. I coined it “gadget week” and started with the mandoline, then the rice cooker, the fancy schmancy blender, the immersion blender, and tonight…the piece de recistance: The Kitchen Aid stand mixer. We registered for the standard enamel 5 qt. stand mixer with the top that lifts up to allow access to the bowl and paddle. Much to my surprise, my mom was generous enough to get us the KitchenAid Professional 5 qt. deluxe super duper mixer with the lever that raises the bowl to the paddle. Just look how pretty it is:
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
- Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
- Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.
Then, after I allowed it to do all its rising, Adam and I rolled them out and put our choice of toppings inside. I chose Canadian bacon, mozzarella, red peppers, mushrooms, and spinach. Adam chose the same but left out the “fungus and peppers” as he called it. They got rolled up, sealed, and scored on the top and baked at 425* until they were done on the outside. They looked fairly boring at first (Adam’s on the left, mine on the right):
But upon slicing into them, we found some spiraled treasure:
- 1 case PB&J Larabars
- agave nectar
- organic cocoa powder
- Bob’s Red Mill almond flour
- Bob’s Red Mill high fiber oat bran
- SunButter
I had something in mind when I picked these items, besides the fact that I wanted to taste them. I wanted to use this (from Adam’s mom):
Directions
- Post about the contest on your blog and link back to this post. (http://www.imadedinner.net/2010/01/24/holy-moly-stromboli-giveaway-post) Then, leave another comment telling me you’ve done so.
- Tweet about this contest by saying “I want to go shopping @iherb with @imadedinner! http://tinyurl.com/iherb” then leave me another comment telling me you’ve done so.
- Visit iHerb.com and tell me the ONE item you’re dying to try! Then (you guessed it) leave another comment to let me know you’ve done so.
Only comments will be counted as entries, so if you just comment, that’s one entry. You will need to comment that you’ve posted, tweeted, or visited as well. Good luck! Winner will be announced next Sunday, January 31! You may have noticed that it looks a little different around here… what do you think? Can you read the posts ok? Let me know if you’re having trouble…
Have a great Sunday night, and a pleasant Monday!
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Awesome giveaway! I would love to buy some maca, chia seeds, and protein powder.
I would love to win this giveaway!
I visited iherb.com – my #1 pick would be Vega ( Sequel ) Naturals, Whole Food Smoothie Infusion
Here is my comment for my first entry. Thanks for the contest.
tweeted http://twitter.com/donsterb/status/8224616552
I’d try the TestoJack 100.
This is such a fun giveaway, thank you!
I’d buy some chia seeds =]
Linked back this morning
.-= K´s last blog ..Alejandro =-.
Enter me please!
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Whose Line =-.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/the_vegster
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Whose Line =-.
I would love to try the Bob Red Mill, Organic Coconut Floour and the Xanthan Gum.
Those Stromboli’s look yummy!
I would love to try some Maca Powder!!
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Whose Line =-.
great give away, thanks!
Great giveaway! I’m eyeing the Stevia – I’d love to try it!
Thanks so much for the opportunity! This is such an awesome giveaway.
When I was checking out their website I saw that they had Bora Bora bars–I’ve been really wanting to try the Almond Coconut flavor. Then I’d have money leftover to get something else!
Oh i hope i win! the stromboli looks awesome i love to work with dough!
i also linked back to my blog
.-= Larissa´s last blog ..Camera..and oats! =-.
also i am dying to try some new lara bar flavors since i had my first taste last week.
.-= Larissa´s last blog ..Camera..and oats! =-.
Linked your giveaway on my blog:
http://thevegster.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/holy-zevia/
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Whose Line =-.
I would love to try Goji berries! I hear they’re tasty and healthy!
.-= Karla´s last blog ..100! =-.
Linked to you too!
.-= Heather @ Side of Sneakers´s last blog ..My Big Fat Greek Yogurt =-.
Um, looks friggin’ wonderful – might have to whip a batch of those babies up.
I like the new look, very inviting!!!! It might just be me and my sensitive eyes, but the lines on the side make it a tiny bit difficult to focus.
.-= FoodCents´s last blog ..THE CHICKEN GOT ME DOWN… =-.
I announced this to the whole world via Twitter:)
I would like to try the Fit & Fresh, Fresh Start Breakfast Chiller with Removable Spoon & Ice Pack………. why didn’t I think of that????
.-= FoodCents´s last blog ..THE CHICKEN GOT ME DOWN… =-.
I would love love love to win this!
.-= Evan Thomas´s last blog ..Let’s Try This Again =-.
I am dying to try Navita’s goji berries–yum!
.-= Evan Thomas´s last blog ..Let’s Try This Again =-.
i want to try all of the dried seaweeds they offer!
emily
enter me, this is a great contest Mara!
2nd entry from tweeting it (and i am following you now too)
3rd entry would be that I would like to eliminate all trips to WF’s. If i buy my supplements from iherb, I could do that
Love iHerb!
I think my top pick would be the vega
I linked this morning
http://foodmakesfunfuel.com/2010/01/27/the-big-fat-post
evan@foodmakesfunfuel.com
.-= Evan Thomas´s last blog ..Let’s Try This Again =-.
Thanks so much for this generous giveaway! Great post
Great giveaway! I would love to win!
I’d love to try maca powder!
I’d love to try either the goji berries, or else the Amazing Grass powder, since I’m going to finally start making smoothies again…
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..The Yogi Within and Colorhungry Cinema =-.
I’m in! And don’t you just love your mixer? I have that one and find recipes to make just so I can us it!
So many yummy looking dried fruits, and the hemp protein! Plus cocoa butter for my dry skin. Amazing giveaway!
Plus I tweeted!
.-= Morgan´s last blog ..Bake Sale for Haiti =-.
Id love trying some chia seeds!
I’d LOVE to win! I like to add protein powder to a lot of my recipes, and I’d definitely love to buy some new brands!
amazing grass!
tweet! @carrothead
Mara why must you and your delicious treats live so far away from me!?
Hmmmm i am interested in chia seeds too, although the few blogs i’ve seen them on lately all say they’re kinda gross!? Haha
.-= carolinebee´s last blog ..A (late) Happy Birthday Wish! =-.
I’d love to try chia seeds, I’ve heard so much about them. But Amazing Grass is pretty high on my list, too!
.-= Madeleine @ Notes On A Page´s last blog ..Lunch Break =-.
I would love to win!
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http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/8306823180
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