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October 19, 2011

Frigidaire Test Drive Mom – Symmetry Double Ovens

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We welcomed a beautiful new appliance into our home today. Say hello to “Fran”, our new Frigidaire Gallery 30″ Freestanding Electric Double Oven Range. (I named her Fran… it fits, don’t you think?)

I got an email a while back notifying me that the folks at Frigidaire wanted me to be one of the lucky bloggers to test drive their new double oven. I have wanted / needed a double oven for so long and am thrilled to have one as gorgeous as this in my house now. Holiday bread, cookie and turkey baking will be such a breeze this year!

Some of the signature features of the Frigidaire Symmetry Double Oven are:

 

  • Symmetry Double Ovens – Two large ovens, each big enough to cook a 28-pound turkey, provide the flexibility to cook multiple dishes at the same time at different temperatures.
  • Fits-More™ Cooktop – With five elements including two SpaceWise® Expandable elements and a Warming Zone so you can cook more at once.
  • Precision Set™ Controls – Adjust heat levels more precisely, providing exceptional temperature control.
  • Quick Preheat – Preheat in just four minutes. (I am most excited about this… I tend to be a little impatient waiting for my oven to preheat!)

Over the next few months I will be sharing with you my experience using my new Frigidaire oven. I think the first thing I am going to make is a batch of my favorite dinner rolls!

All of the new features are so great, but I forgot to share the feature my girls are most excited about…

The new huge box to play in! The box is keeping them entertained while Fran and I get to know each other. It’s a win-win, don’t you think?

Disclosure: This post was written to announce my participation as a Frigidaire Test Drive Mom. I was given a Frigidaire Symmetry Double Oven Range to keep to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. Natalie says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I love it – Fran and the girls!

  2. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    And just in time for the Holidays! Sweet!

  3. JulieD says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Oh how fun, Kristen. Having a double oven would be my dream. I had no idea Frigidaire made double ovens in their ranges.

  4. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    SO exciting! I am supposed to get mine on Friday and am counting the minutes!

  5. Amanda says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Is GORGEOUS!!! You are going to have SO much fun cooking! Cant wait to see all the beautiful things you will make!

  6. Maria says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Enjoy! Glad the girls had fun too:)

  7. Cookbook Queen says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Such a gorgeous oven!! So jealous, I have been wanting a double oven for SOOOO long. Lucky girl!! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

  8. Amanda says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    Yay! You got one! So did I 🙂 I freakin’ love it!

  9. Karly says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Oh, hi. I’m completely, ridiculously jealous right now. I’ll be having dreams of Fran tonight.

  10. Bev Weidner says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Noooot jealous at all. Not one tiny bit. Not a HINT of jealously. Like, nothing.

    Okay, maybe a little.

    😉

  11. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    I’m not gonna lie, that’s one amazing box! 🙂 Have fun with the awesome new appliance, that’s going to be great at thanksgiving.

  12. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Awesome!! You’ll love cooking for Thanksgiving now! Can’t wait to see how you use it!

  13. Laurie says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Nice! Enjoy it!!

  14. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    How fun! I love that it has the stacked double ovens.

  15. TidyMom says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    So excited for you! I know where I’m going to bake Christmas cookies! Lol
    My mom had a double oven before she moved to her apartment – I was always so in love with it – enjoy

  16. Jen at The Three Little Piglets says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    That is gorgeous! Feel free to give those good people at Frigidaire my address… My kids felt the same way when my husband and I got a giant freezer to put in our garage – the spent days in that box. One of them even took a nap in it!

  17. Pam Kennedy says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Oh, you are so lucky and I’m a little (Lot) envious. By chance, are you giving one of these away? :). It’s not good to be envious but this has been on my list for a while. Let me know how you like it!

  18. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Enjoy the new oven!!!

  19. Deborah says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Gorgeous!! And we had a big box that kept Abbi occupied for several months about a year ago. Who needs to spend money on toys when boxes are free? 🙂

  20. In Katrina's Kitchen says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:31 am

    That is a beautiful thing for sure! Am I considered “old” if I get really excited about appliances? 😉

  21. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Enjoy–I am SO jealous! Can’t wait to hear more about it. Love the photos of your girls, too cute!

  22. Roxana GreenGirl says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I love the name Fran, it fits it perfect. Congratulations on your new “toy” sounds like you’re going to have so much fun using it and the Girls are already having a wonderful time!

  23. patsyk says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    The best part is always the giant box! Love it!

  24. Jennifer @ Mother Thyme says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    What an amazing oven! Looking forward to hearing how you like it. We are in the preliminary stages of looking for a new oven! I keep telling my hubby that a new oven under the Christmas tree this year would make me a happy mommy! 🙂

  25. Nate @ House of Annie says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:40 am

    Wow, Jealous x2!

    Annie would be green with envy if she knew.

  26. Robin Sue says

    October 21, 2011 at 9:24 am

    I can see that Thanksgiving with this double oven is going to be a blast in your house. I can’t wait to see all the things you are going to bake in those beauties!

  27. Cathy D. says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Lucky you! Congratulations! 🙂

  28. bridget {bake at 350} says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:48 am

    I am not jealous. I am not jealous. I am not jealous. I am not jealous. I am not jealous. I am not jealous. I am not jealous.

    {I miss my double ovens.}

    PS…your girls are so precious!

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