Mother's Day: EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale Review & Giveaway

My husband has high blood pressure and so does my mother-in-law, so we are trying harder than ever to eat more at home and to eat healthier. Last year we worked with EatSmart Products for our Mother's Day Gift Guide and received a great kitchen scale, which has gotten much use from my husband when cooking salmon and chicken especially. This time we received the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale and I am so in love with this one that I put it out on our counter for everyone to see.

About the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale

This retro kitchen scale is a beautiful and bright red color that is sure to liven up any kitchen. The scale comes with a removable stainless steel mixing bowl, so just add items to the bowl and sit on top of the scale for quick and accurate measurements. Plus, the mixing bowl is dishwasher safe!

Our Thoughts

I love retro kitchen items and am always scouring stores for vintage items. I just recently added some owl containers and a mushroom recipe holder to my collection, so when I saw this beautiful scale from EatSmart, I knew I had to have it. I've gotten so many compliments about the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale. It's such a pretty red color that it really stands out and catches everyone's attention.

I didn't realize before receiving the scale, but the stainless steel bowl is separate from the scale, so this means we can weigh fruits and multiple items in the bowl or even liquid items. It also means I can place other containers, plates and bowls on the scale, too. I'm not just stuck with the bowl option. I can pretty much use this for all of my measuring needs in the kitchen. Plus, the bowl easily fits into our fruit bowl, so I could slide it and use it there if needed. 

Since we've been cooking more and I've been trying more recipes, I've had to also measure out items more often. We make meals for a family of four, so measuring by pounds is often a must when cooking meats, veggies and sometimes fruits. I absolutely love the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale and couldn't be happier!

Now that you've read all about the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale, would you like a chance to win one?

One Lucky Reader Will Win a Red EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale ($50 RV)!

Healthy Southern Summer Corn Salad Recipe With Delicious Sunshine Sweet Corn #SweetLife

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom CentralConsulting for Sunshine Sweet Corn. I received a gift card to purchase a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I'm a Southerner through and through, especially when it comes to eating fresh fruits and veggies! When Spring rolls around each year I get so excited because that means the produce will be brighter, fresher and in season. April in Georgia means Strawberry pickin' time. April is also when we plant our corn and tomatoes, which are two must-haves for ever southern kitchen and meal. I love them all, but there is one that stands out much more than others: Sunshine Sweet Corn! No regular corn will do... I want the sweet, crunchy corn that makes your mouth water. These are the reasons Sunshine Sweet Corn stands out in my mind and why I pick it up as soon as it is in season. Nothing is as satisfying as that first bite in the spring, when the corn crunches between your teeth and the sweet taste makes you smile.

Here in the south, we use corn for many different recipes. In fact, last year I wrote about my favorite creamed sweet corn recipe, which just happens to be one of my favorite side dishes of the spring. Okay, I say it is a side dish, but many others, my uncle included, would tell you creamed corn stands on its own!

Enter To Win

Sunshine Sweet Corn is kicking off this Spring season with their "Livin' The Sweet Live" Pinterest contest! How do you enter? You "pin" an image from the Sunshine Sweet Corn contest homepage to your own Pinterest account using the hashtage #Sweetlife. You have a chance to win one of three amazing prize packages, each worth over $200!!

To celebrate this fun contest, we decided to make another one of our favorite side dishes, a Southern Summer Corn Salad! This dish is not only easy to make, but healthy and can be used in other dishes as well!

Southern Summer Corn Salad Recipe (serves 4)

• 3-4 large ears husked Sweet Corn
• 1/3-1/2 Vidalia onion, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1-2 peeled carrot, sliced
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 package cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 lime
• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar (homemade or store bought will do)
• Salt/Pepper to taste

Some prefer to boil/cook corn for this recipe, but I like it raw because it is crunchier and sweeter! If you do decide to cook them, fill up a large pot full of water, bring to a boil before adding the corn on the cob. Once boiling, add the corn for 3-5 minutes. Slice up each of the ingredients except the lime and you will already see a beautiful variety of summer colors on your counter (this is when my mouth already starts to water:

One by one, add the ingredients to your serving dish beginning with corn on the bottom. Then, squeeze lime juice across the top of the mixture. Carefully toss the salad with your hands to spread each of the ingredients around the corn. Lastly, add your vinegar and toss again.

There are, of course, many other variations to this recipe, but I prefer this way since it is healthier. Sometimes we use cucumbers (but the one I bought earlier mysteriously disappeared!?), others use vinaigrette and some use oil with the vinegar. I find this way is just as delicious and makes a great summer side dish.

Have Leftovers? Do not despair! 

This is perfect for sandwiches and wraps! spread hummus onto your wrap, add the summer corn salad and you have a great lunch or mid-afternoon snack. Yummy! This is what we will be eating for for lunch tomorrow.

What is your favorite Sweet Corn recipe? Be sure to let me know in a comment below and don't forget to enter the Sunshine Sweet Corn "Livin' The Sweet Live" Pinterest contest! It ends on May 15th, so don't wait too long.