Dear Sun Spots: Some time ago, we received an offer from the Gevalia Coffee Company. By purchasing two pounds of their coffee (which is excellent) we would be able to receive a free coffee maker. We can no longer locate their offer and wonder if Sun Spots could provide a telephone number and/or address for them. Of course, their Web site would also be very helpful. Thanking you in advance for your assistance. – S.C., Lewiston.

Answer: Contact Gevalia via phone at 1-800-GEVALIA (1-800-438-2542) 24 hours a day, seven days a week or via e-mail at [email protected]. You can also write to them at: Gevalia Kaffe, Holmparken Square, P.O. Box 5276, Clifton, NJ 07015-5276. You may also want to check out their Web site at www.gevalia.com.

Dear Sun Spots: I hope you can help me! I have a West Bend breadmaker, Model No. 41065, made 7/11/97. I need a new part, the drive shaft. It came loose so the knead bar no longer stays on tightly enough to knead the dough properly. I miss my good bread! The toll-free and regular phone numbers do not work. Is West Bend still in business and are replacement parts available? – Dory Kegelman, Norway.

Answer: Sun Spots located the company online and they appear to indicate they have P78-38 Knead Bar (black) $5.79 for your particular model. Sun Spots called them to ensure the number was a working number. It is. It may be that you need to purchase a new pan, which includes the drive shaft. You should contact them at West Bend Housewares, P.O. Box 2780, West Bend, WI 53095-2780, (262)334-6949 to discuss your particular challenge.

In the meantime, Sun Spots hopes you will get to enjoy the following recipe once your machine is up and running again:

Blueberry walnut bread – Delicious quick bread for bread machines. Blueberries, walnuts and just a little grated lemon peel for that extra zing. Preparation time: approximately 10 minutes. Cooking time: approximately 1 Hour. Makes one 2-pound loaf (15 servings).

Ingredients: 1/3 cup margarine, softened; ½ cup milk; 2 eggs; 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 2½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed, drained; ½ cup chopped walnuts; ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional). Method: In a large bowl, beat together the margarine, milk, eggs and sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Carefully fold in the blueberries and walnuts. Fold in lemon zest. Spray bread machine pan with cooking spray. Pour mixture into bread machine pan and put pan into bread machine. Select quick bread/cake cycle, and press start. Check in one minute to see if mixture is well-blended. Cook until cake cycle stops. Cool completely in bread machine pan before removing.

Argentine chimichurri bread – A spicy bread with lots of herbs and tons of flavor. This is a great bread for meat sandwiches. Preparation time: approximately five minutes. Cooking time: approximately 30 minutes. Makes one 1½-pound loaf (15 servings).

Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1½ teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 3 tablespoons wheat bran; 3 cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast. Method: Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select basic or white cycle; press start.

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