Mixing it up in the winter kitchen.

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On average, 83% of women and 64% of men spend at least one hour a day preparing food, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. That prep time, in our house at least, definitely goes up during the cold-weather months--with both kids and parents jostling for oven and stove-top time, After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and, during winter, remains the warmest room in the house.

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One of the kitchen gadgets doing double-time ever since we found it under the Christmas tree (thanks, Santa!) is the Sunbeam Hand & Stand Combo Mixer ($39.99), great for whipping up treats like cakes, cookies, and breads. Its 250-watt motor and five...