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The holidays get a lot of flak for being a stressful time of year, and rightfully so. Today, though, we'd like to introduce you to their chaotic sister season: summertime. We wish every summer soirée could look like they do in the ads: charming glasses of vino under string lights, nibbling at gourmet hors d'oeuvres that could have just come out of Patrick Kriss's kitchen. Reality, though, is a bit different. Your husband just burned the chicken, you've already spilled sauce on your white blouse, you forgot to chill the chardonnay again, an army of wasps wants a taste of each plate, and your friend's five-year-old found the ice cream early and now everything is sticky.
Maytag® Appliances are the cool, calm, and collected kitchen heros who will help keep it all together, even when you don't. Unlike your friend's questionable pasta salad, they’ll never let you down — which, in a season as unpredictable as summertime, is a lifesaver. We've shared some tips for nailing all your summer gatherings, made easier with Maytag® Appliances. See our top tips to ensure your summer soirée runs without a hitch below, and happy hosting!
Tips for surviving summer hosting season
1. Don't let the rain dampen your spirits
We've all been there — you've been planning your BBQ for weeks, then on the day, gloomy grey clouds roll in and your choices are either flip burgers in the rain, or order a sad, floppy pizza while the burgers you've taken out to thaw eye you with reproach.
With Maytag® True Convection Electric Range with Grill Mode, you've finally thwarted the weather's pesky interference. This game-changing appliance offers the industry's first-ever indoor grilling feature. Mind. Blown. All you have to do is insert the grill accessory, press a button and you're on the way to smoky summertime flavours, no patio or backyard required.
Strapped for time? It's fry time, baby. The convection oven's No-Preheat Air Fry eliminates the preheat process and cooks fried foods fast, delivering a crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside taste using little to no additional oil compared to traditional deep frying.
2. Prep, prep, prep
Whether it's a gorgeous, colourful slaw that you've made in advance; or packs of chilled, ready-to-drink cocktails to cool people down as afternoon temps climb, planning your meals (and having backups!) can be the difference between a smooth summer party and a sweaty disaster.
Prepare fresh salads, fruit bowls or mains and keep them chilled until your guests arrive; your kitchen fridge will be your best friend for your warm-weather soirée. Maytag®'s spacious Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator is a statement piece, with an arctic-blue interior that's a cool backdrop for your tasty party favours and refreshing drinks.
The PowerCold® feature will take your party favours and batched cocktails from room temperature to chilly quickly, and the EvenAir Cooling System keeps everything consistently cold front to back. Your salads will stay fresh, and your tipples blissfully refreshing — this appliance is guaranteed to be the star player at your summer gathering.
3. Ditch the disposable products
We get the appeal, but paper plates and plastic cups are wasteful, and, frankly, not cute. You've worked hard on your summer mains — serve them on your nice plates and platters, then load the dishwasher to help with cleanup.
Skip soaking, scrubbing and pre-rinsing with Maytag®'s Top Control Dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration. Their industry-exclusive Dual Power Filtration combines 100 per cent microfiltration and a four-blade stainless steel chopper to filter out, then dispose of any food in its path so you can focus on what's important — being a good host (and enjoying the party too!)
Maytag® Appliances are a complete kitchen upgrade because they're built to stand the test of time. What's more, the brand offers a 10-year limited parts warranty for many major appliances built after 2017. If you're interested to learn more about how Maytag® Appliances can upgrade your kitchen and be a life-saver at your summer bash, click here.
