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Showing posts with label bbq gas grills. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Anolon Nouvelle Hard Anodized Nonstick 11" Square Griddle

Anolon Nouvelle Hard Anodized Nonstick 11' Square GriddleThis pan does not have the copper/aluminum/stainless steel bottom like the rest of the Nouvelle line.

The grill pan is the same.

I used this on my gas stove. It worked great. Very easy clean up. I would recommend this product. I almost didn't buy it because of neg reviews, but am glad I did.

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This griddle is NOT part of the Nouvelle Copper line, despite what Amazon's listing says, therefore it is not suitbable for an induction cooktop. It does NOT work on an induction cooktop. Now I will return it.

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We received our Griddle in early January about the time of the other post. We did not use our griddle until Feb. 22 and as stated by another reviewer this is not for induction cook tops. I am surprised that Amazon did not change/correct this listing in January. According to Anolon's web site they do NOT make a griddle suitable for induction and we are hoping that we can find another brand.

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Amazon's description is wrong on this griddle it is not part of the Anolon Nouvelle Copper Series it is part of the Anolon Nouvelle Series these are different please check the web site. This error aside the this is a very nice product as are all the Anolon Hard Anodized products but please also note that it is not compatible with an induction stove as the Anolon Nouvelle Copper Series products are compatible with induction type stoves.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

CabCool1202 Dual 120mm Fan Cooler Kit with Custom Wood Grill/Thermal Controller

CabCool1202 Dual 120mm Fan Cooler Kit with Custom Wood Grill/Thermal ControllerI went with this particular kit because I wanted to stain it to match the $1200 Pottery Barn media center I was going to disfigure in order to install it.

It took the stain well enough, but note that there was no template included. Measure twice, cut once. There was a little confusion as to the operation of the thermostat. Instructions are about 70% solution. An email or two later, I had it figured out. Overall, pleased, and recommend it to anyone with a media cabinet housing thermally-challenged components.

We have put all our electrical items in a cupboard in the hall this keeps noise down of all electrical elements and allows for easier distribution of sound and vision to all rooms in the house. The only downside is the cupboard gets quite hot when games stations and servers are running. The fan unit from the cooler guys solved this with an awesome product. Easy to install and the automatic control with the thermostat makes the unit effortless in use. We are very pleased.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Char-Broil Trentino Outdoor Fireplace with Removable Side Screens

Char-Broil Trentino Outdoor Fireplace with Removable Side ScreensI had seen this fireplace for sale elsewhere but Amazon had the best price and free shipping so I decided to buy it, despite reading some negative experiences of previous buyers. My experience was mixed. I received the fireplace with only PART of the assembly bolts. Once side of the fireplace had what I would call a crimp in it where the paint had come off. Near as I can tell, it probably happened not in shipping but perhaps in a warehouse as the product moved from manufacturer to storage. Anyway, I decided to return it and get another one instead of waiting 2 weeks for the bolts from Charbroil like one other customer. Here's where the positive part of the experience came. I went to Amazon customer service page and clicked a link for someone to call me. My phone rang IMMEDIATELY! I spoke with a very pleasant woman who promptly ordered another fireplace at no cost and free shipping. I got an email with a link to the returns page and was able to request UPS to pick up the other item so I did not have to deal with carrying it to the UPS Store. I received my other fireplace in 2 days WITH all the necessary bolts. However, this fireplace had a similar crimp in one of the sides, but otherwise it is fine. Since we like the design of the fireplace, we are planning on hammering out the crimp and re-painting that part. So in summary, Charbroil has some manufacturing issues with this unit, but Amazon rocks for customer service.

A friend of ours lent us their outdoor fireplace and we liked it so much that we tried to find it online. After a little searching, we found it on Amazon. We ordered it immediately, and the delivery came in about a week. It was fairly easy to assemble, and was very durable. I like it better than others, because all sides have removable screens, so everyone can play with the fire. The "only" critisism I have for it is that the fire-grate is fairly low, so it's difficult to put paper under it to light. Also, it's best suited for short logs, as there is a bar that crosses either end that limits the size that can sit on the grate itself. Otherwise, it's a well designed, and well thoughtout product.

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I just recieved my Trentino fireplace. I recieved it in a pretty beat up cardboard box with lots of extra tape on it. This makes me believe it was opened before, or even returned before. When I opened it up screws and nuts fell from the box. Although they were all in there, they were just loose in the box. I thought, good everything will be alright. Well, the large base has a 2-3" dent in it that caused the paint to chip away. I put it together to see what it looked like and decided it wasn't worth the hassel of returning it and waiting for another one. The fireplace functions well. Like another review said, the removable screens don't firmly attach to the fireplace. It looks nice sitting far out in our yard with some adirondack chairs around it so I'm happy with it. I am just not pleased with Charbroil's flimsy packaging and the fact that Amazon would send such a beat up box with loose parts in it. My first bad experience with Amazon.

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Me like fire. Me like CharBroil Trentino Outdoor Fireplace. Me like easy assembly and all parts being there. Me no like missing parts no parts missing me like that. Me like Trentino Outdoor Fireplace with fire in it. Me have good times around fire. You will too.

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You have got to get this! We had had a similar item like this and used it almost everyday for the past 6 years when it started to show wear and tear. We looked around and nothing we saw could compare to this style and thats when my search started to find a close replacement. This is about as close as we could get. The design is fantastic! You have access through screens on all sides and it easily adjusts from a small fire to a roaring one. Also it is a snap to clean. We leave ours out all year, even through our harsh winters but we now cover it only to preserve it longer. If this one lasts as long as our old one we will be more than happy. Great buy, quality product, and free shipping. You can't go wrong.

This is not for a deck, or small space as it throws off a lot of heat and is heavy.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Lindsay Interiors Metal Bird on Rustic String, Hand Painted and Fairly Traded

Char-Broil 5984615 Tank Quick-Connect KitMy own fault, should not have tried to match this online I guess, I thought quick connect LP was a standard size..NOT. This one was too big for my low pressure quick connect on my RV. I will be returning it and finding my solution at the Home Improvement stores where I can test fit for my application. The return shipping hassle will make it an expensive lesson for me.

This is actually a (stated) 12 foot flexible hose for a natural gas grill. $30 is a very good price for a quality hose, which this is. Also comes with detailed instructions on a few different ways to connect to your gas supply and a template to help determine what size connections you have.

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Ordered this to convert my portable grill to a more stationary use. Daily grilling I was using too many mini-tanks.

Awesome. Easy connect.

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Good alternative for a tools-free quick connect to a gas grill or other propane fueled device. The quick connect can be a bit hard for a person with a weak grip to engage and disengage. Perhaps this is plus if you have kids around. The hose is 10' long, not 4' as stated in the ad when I purchased the item. The flexible hose is vulnerable to being chewed by squirrels and raccoons to the point of leaking gas. I have replaced two hoses because of the forest critters. I have now sleeved the hose in flexible blue plastic electrical conduit to stop the damage.

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I'm using this to connect a portable generator. Works great and looks like a quality product that should last a long time.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Big HotSpot Silicone Counter Cover

Big HotSpot Silicone Counter Cover, FrostI would love to have one of these. However, every time I order one, Amazon delivers a seven-inch square HotSpot. Too bad there is no way to communicate this other than through a "review". Too bad that I have returned two small ones because the ordering for this item is so messed up. Too bad I have to go elsewhere to buy this.

Maybe garlic squoosher would be a better description--lay the mat on the counter, fold it over your garlic clove, and give it a whack. Then reveal your garlic clove, ready for hand-peeling, without a knife. I agree that this use pales in comparison with use as a jar opener (you'll throw those little rubber disks away), potholder, and counter protector.

However, because I often take my hot meal to the computer, on my lap, the best use I've found for these mats, which don't conduct heat, is as a layer under my dinner plate. You may use it either as a layer over another plate to prevent heat conduction (because the mat is tacky, there are no plate-sliding surprises) or directly on your lap.

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I bought this silicone mat because I had been using kitchen towels, folded over, to place hot dishes, pans and skillets on when removing them from the microwave, oven or stove. Then, I'd wash my hands and go to dry them, only to find that all my towels were underneath hot pans! I clearly needed something else to place hot dishes on.

Enter, the Big HotSpot silicone counter mat! Dearest Husband was skeptical when I bought it.... after all, why spend more money on something when we had been using kitchen towels to do the same thing? (He prefers to dry his hands on paper towels, so he didn't have the "no towel available" problem I had.) When I invited him to place the super hot cast iron skillet on the silicone pad, he did so doubtfully, thinking the mat was going to melt right under that skillet. To his surprise, it didn't melt, and when he lifted the mat to feel the granite countertop underneath, he found that none of the heat had gotten through the silicone mat to the countertop below. Perfect! He's now glad that I purchased this item, and I'm going to buy more of these to have on hand for "Baking Day".

Regarding the color, I have this silicone mat in clear, which isn't really clear, but I knew that when I bought it, thanks to another review here. It's more like frosted white... not opaque white, but translucent white.

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Purchased two of these to place on my counter next to my new glass-top stove almost covers entire space. I primary use as a trivet when removing items from oven, perfect as it does not conduct heat, can take hot metal pans without scorching, and in "clear/frost" is not too noticeable on my counter.

Highly recommend this item!

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Granite countertops require something between themselves and your hot, hot pan. This is perfect item it's large and conducts the heat nicely. So get this and toss the number of the countertop crack repair guy.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Scanpan Classic 11-Inch Square Griddle

Scanpan Classic 11-Inch Square GriddleI spent a good deal of money on what I thought would be the last fry pan I would ever own. It's backed by a lifetime warranty, so how can you loose? Well, let me tell you. The lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects like bubbles and chips. But, there are more ways for the fry pan to fail than are covered by the lifetime warranty.

I've owned this for about a year. I've never used metal utensils, never put it into the dishwasher, and never cleaned it with steel wool. Over the time I've owned it, the pan developed a sheen to it. Without warning, one day the pan just stopped being non-stick. Now everything sticks, even with liberal amounts of butter or oil. I wrote to Scanpan to ask them about their lifetime warranty. They sent me two pages of photographs of situations which aren't covered. What seems like normal use to me might look like over-heating to them, which voids the warranty.

The problem is Scanpan puts a large metal disc on the bottom, which appears to be designed to provide even heating. What it does in practice is a) requires a long time to heat up and b) burns the corners since this is a square pan with a heavy round disc.

So, I'm buying another brand today, much cheaper. Why spend a fortune on a pan which only lasts a year when a cheaper pan will do the same job at a fraction of the price? I cannot recommend Scanpan products.

edit: I just received the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle, purchased here from Amazon and I'm much happier. It takes a lot less time to heat up, looks better, and has a better non-stick finish than this more expensive one. It doesn't have the heavy metal disc on the bottom so I don't have to wait as long for it to warm up and the corners are in less of a danger of being burnt. Save your money. Don't buy from a company who will not honor their so-called lifetime warranty. I didn't get any more use out of this pan than far less expensive models. Use the money you save to buy yourself a nice steak.

The pan does everything we wanted and cleaning is a snap. We checked out every pan there is this size and this is the best. Great for Pancakes, bacon, eggs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and burgers. Never burns or smokes like teflon pans and surface doesn't peel.

As you can tell we love it.

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Scanpan cooKware is undoubtably the absolute best in every way. NOTHING ON THE MARKET CAN EQUAL IT. And the dealer with which we dealt came through in fine style. I use it for a great number of jobs (steaks, chops, eggs, etc., etc., etc.) rather than a skillet. And it cleans up like a dream---no problem at all (quick and easy).

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The weight of this pan really impressed me. Perfectly even heat, absolutely nothing sticks to it, and you'd REALLY have to try hard to warp it.

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Yes, the griddle is wonderful for pancakes. The problem I have is that the surface material bubbled up over the very center of the griddle. It is cracking and I see that eventually the material will flake off.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

CucinaPro Stainless Steel Electric Skillet

CucinaPro 1454 Stainless Steel Round Classic Electric Skillet 16 InchI'm very satisfied with my purchase. I wanted a stylish electric skillet. I did not want one with a non-stick coating, as those tend to flake off over time. I wanted something that had enough eye-appeal to use on a buffet table or to carry to potlucks. Typically, I use this skillet for lightly fried Italian dishes like scallopini, breaded zucchini, and chicken piccata. Having a temperature dial is useful when making these dishes as you can easily keep the oil at proper temperature to crisp the food without getting it soggy. This skillet does tasks that my deep fryer and crock pot do not do well. Basically, a deep fryer is too large for scallopini, and a crock pot is too deep for certain buffet presentations. Recently, I took it to a pot luck and used it to serve Buffalo wings. The instructions indicated that the pan needs to be "seasoned" before first use to avoid sticking. I did have some complications in seasoning the pan. When I called customer service, they said the easiest way to season the pan is to cook bacon in it. Any excuse to eat bacon is usually a good one. I did manage to properly season my pan and I do not have problems with sticking. The glass lid is nice. It has a tiny hole in it to allow steam to escape.

I have been looking for a large, high quality skillet, electric frying pan for a while. I decided to replace my current non-stick pan because it just didn't work right. It didn't get hot enough and scratched easily. The last time i used it i got so frustrated i unplugged it and walked out the door and threw it in the trash, still hot. so i began to research. You know, all of the pans at target, sears, williams sonoma are just junk. i guess people are just settling for lower quality items. Not me. I wanted a stainless steel pan. Non-stick is just not cutting it. anyway i read some of the negative reviews on this pan and was hesitant. So i called the company and was greeted by a very friendly woman that put my concerns to rest. i got the pan and messed up the seasoning process. I again called the company and was told to use a brillo pad but not while the pan was in water. If the pan is under water the steel fragments get inside the plug elements and short out. Anyway, i used the pad, came out great and then seasoned it by cooking a pound of bacon in it. I was set to go. I cooked summer sliced squash dipped in a egg wash and then seasoned bread crumbs and fried them in olive oil at about 325 degrees. (kind of an italian thing) The results were outstanding. The squash browned perfectly. It heated evenly and retained its temperature throughout the process. Cleaning was a breeze. I just slowly added about a cup of water, let it come to a boil and deglazed the pan. It was that simple. Who needs non-stick. That stuff is not a healthy product. I really had to look hard for this pan and would not settle for second best. I knew what i wanted and found it with this item. If you want a VERY LARGE, QUALITY pan then this is for you. Someone mentioned the sharp edge on the top ridge but i don't see that at all. The only problem, if it is one, is that there is no mark as a temperature guide setting. I called and asked and was informed that the light indicator is the mark. i don't see a problem with where the plug is located, in fact i think it is a logical place because if you are going to move the pan you should unplug it. Its a great pan. I am a woodworker and my wife thought it hilarious that instead of asking for some type of tool for my birthday i wanted an electric frying pan. Oh yeah, it does a great job frying italian peppers. Life is good.

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I found Publix employees cooking with this skillet. They don't want anything else. I admired it for a long time, and have loved the food they've prepared in it, and now I have it for myself. I do not like cooking, but I have cooked something every day with it. And cleanup is so easy, really, just wipe it clean. I am so delighted with it and hope not to have to deal with my glass top stove again. The food is so tasty in this skillet and it is so pretty.

I've waited years to get one, and now I have the perfect one.

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I bought this product because I wanted something large witha stainless interrior. For the first 9 months, the product was perfect. It worked great and was easy to clean. Today, however, I plugged it in and it won't work. The light on the plug is lit up, but there is no heat. I tried multiple outlets to no avail. I then called the company, but the phone was disconnected. I found their website, but it doesn't appear that they make the product anymore. I will try a different number on Monday. If the customer service is good, I may retract my review, because the product is awsome when it works.

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Ok we replaced a Rival electric skillet that did not even last a year. The first day First batch of Pancakes... PERFECT! We use this all the time. It is awesome! We love it. It is the right size for a family of 4! And even some room for when more people show up!

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

KitchenAid Barbeque Tongs - Black Silicone Handle

KitchenAid Barbeque Tongs - Black Silicone Handlethese tongs work great doing bbq,great at lifting food without tearing it,will handle heavy pieces easily.i do a lot of grilling, the length works very well at keeping your hands clear of the heat. Would

definitly recommend them

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Charcoal Companion Nonstick Chili Pepper Shape Roasting Rack

Charcoal Companion Nonstick Chili Pepper Shape Roasting RackWe have used our jalapeno roasting rack many times this summer and we love it. We tried the recipe that came with it with some modification and it's very tasty prosciutto and cheese, how can you go wrong? The only criticism is the same as others we read peppers that fit the openings are hard to find. Never expected to be picking through the produce looking for the smallest peppers.

The holes for the Chilis are too small. It won't hold a decent sized Pepper.....They fall out of the hole. It would be better to split the Chilis lengthwise and lay them on a cookie sheet or piece of Aluminum Foil to roast them.

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The roaster is a great idea, we love the peppers that we roasted with it, but we only used it once due to it's poor design. The holes are too small to securely hold most peppers, so you have to kind of jam them in an hope. It's also awfully tipsy when loaded with stuffed peppers. I dumped most of it's contents twice while filling it, and keeping everything upright on the way to the grill was a task, one pepper never made it! I'm looking at alternative products since the result was so enjoyable.

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It's a great idea, we were really looking forward to roasted stuffed jalapenos. Unfortunately only the very smallest of peppers fit in the holes,others balance precariously dripping cheese. I would have preferred fewer larger holes. Will be looking for replacement now that I know they're out there.

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

George Foreman Family Size Plus Grills

George Foreman GR26CB Family Size Plus Grill with Cookbook, WhiteI had wanted to get this grill for awhile, but was still a little leery of its merits. I finally bought it anyway, and so far, have been loving it! I anticipate that during the summer it will replace my oven.

I cook a lot of chicken, either in the skillet, or in the oven. With this grill, you don't have to worry about turning the chicken, watching it, etc. All I really do it watch the clock. The first night I had the grill, I made salmon fillets, and they turned out great.

While I love the grill so far, there are a few things to watch out for. The first time I cooked chicken, I overcooked it..you kind of need to play around with the times in the booklet enclosed with the grill. I also found that I needed to push the grease tray farther back (closer to the grill) than I initially thought. Also, it does get quite smoky, so it would probably be most ideal if your kitchen had some kind of window.

With cleaning, you really do have to do it while the grill is still warm, or it makes it a lot harder to clean off.

I've barely used my oven since getting this grill..in the summer it will be great not having to heat up the whole house.

I bought the George Foreman grill as a joke for my husband (it DOES say "Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine" on it), but we used it for three weeks solid after it arrived. The reason? It's EASY, and the food turns out really tasty!

This particular model is big enough to cook several portions of meat at a time -it cooks from the top and bottom all at once to cut your cooking time down to mere minutes! The grill is tilted and comes with a trough so that all excess fat is drained away from your food. Pretty nifty! It's also fairly easy to clean up -you just wipe down the grill and throw the trough in the dishwasher.

We've used the grill for chicken breasts, Boca Burgers, regular burgers, pork chops, steaks, and even bacon strips (it's GREAT for avoiding a bunch of messy bacon grease). It cooks even frozen meat in a relatively short period of time, and it cooks it thoroughly. It's easy to throw something on the grill, sprinkle some seasonings on it (BAM!), and let it cook for a few minutes while you fix the rest of the meal. It is hard to overcook things, and it's fun to have grill-lines on your food.

It took me awhile to believe the hype about the George Foreman Grills, but they are easy to use and deliver good results. In fact, this might be a good way to introduce your older children (12 and up) to rudimentary cooking. The George Foreman grill would be great for people who don't have a lot of time to cook & clean, who aren't yet confident cooks or don't have a lot of cooking experience, or for anyone who wants an easy way to make a tasty meal!

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First off, let me state that I never buy anything that I see on television or any mass-marketed, "must own" product. With my wife being 8 months pregnant, it suddenly became a priority for me to pitch in and take care of some meals. We purchased the George Foreman "Family Size" grill, thinking that I could grill some things up without trudging outside to fire up the gas grill, cooking it, and scraping the grill, etc.

Well, we have now had it one week and thus far I have already prepared: chicken breasts, salmon, cod, hotdogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, potatoes, and even ostrich (the most nutritional red meat there is)! Each of these things were among the best I've ever tasted. The quality of the grilling rivals that of any I've ever achieved on an outdoor grill. Each meal took under 10 minutes (including pre-heating) to cook, and 5 minutes to clean up. I cannot say enough about this product.

I recommend buying at least the family size grill. It's perfect for easily getting multiple items on at the same time. For example, I grilled three burgers and some sliced, red skinned potatoes at the same time. This size seems perfect for 2 or 3 people, despite claims that it can hold enough for 5 or 6 people.

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You know how you go through an infatuation period with a new kitchen appliance? Then it gets put in a storeroom and falls out of your life like an old boyfriend or girlfriend. It happened to our pastamaker, our ice-cream maker, but I don't think it's going to happen to our George Foreman grill. I really think it's going to occupy prime kitchen counterspace forever.

The main reason is that it is extremely versatile. It grills meats easily; everything comes out firm on the outside and juicy on the inside. But it is also a dandy sandwich-maker it makes the world's best grilled cheese; the cheese and bread undergo a kind of spiritual transformation and become as one.

Do yourself a favor buy a really good loaf of bread, spread it with a little olive oil, and make the world's best toast.

But although it does an excellent job with fish fillets, you use it for this purpose at your peril. Even though I scrubbed it daily it took five or more days before my toast did not taste like Charlie the Tuna. So no fish would be my advice (or, get the newer Foreman grill with the removable grill plates, which presumably could be de-salmonized in the dishwasher).

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I am a big fan of the Foreman grill machine. The problem is, I use it.

I am on my third machine now in less than two years, and the surface is hopeless again.

No matter how much they tell you to use the plasticware, etc, if you use salt or other seasonings in the cooker, you will lose the surface like so many other coated devices.

If there was an all-stainless cooker for triple the money even quadruple I'd buy it.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Trudeau Oven Gloves, Set of 2

Trudeau Oven Gloves, Set of 2These are the oven gloves/mitts for which I have have been searching for years! All the others have come up short. The ones that insulate well enough are too bulky and awkward; the ones that have some dexterity do not protect well enough against the heat. Finally, these are the best by far I have found. The separate fingers allow very good dexterity. I can take a pan from a 400+ degree oven and hold it as long as I need to with no discomfort.

They seem to be a one-size-fits-most design. I have a moderately large hand, and the fingers feel a little snug at first, but the fiber seems to stretch a bit, and feel fine after a few seconds. However, they may not fit someone with a very large hand.

I loved these when I first received them although they were very big for my hands (i have small hands), but they sure kept the heat and steam away, but after two days the finger tips of one glove changed color to yellow, then the color started to change in all the fingers, I don't know why it happened, when I have only used it to shield my hand from water steam when making tea, but it showed that the quality of the product was questionable.

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The gloves are nice quality and fit well but you can't hold onto a hot pan for more than a few seconds without the heat coming through.

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If your pulling one thing and putting it down they are great. They do not hold the heat back if you have to hold onto something for awhile.

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Bought these for my husband and for myself. So much easier when we are both cooking to have two pairs handy to cover both of us.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Withrow's Bar & Grill 14'' x 11'' Collectible Stretched Canvas

Withrow's Bar & Grill 14'' x 11'' Collectible Stretched Canvas
  • 13'' x 11'' Ready to hang
  • Gallery wrapped on stretcher bars - No frame needed
  • Archival quality canvas and inks
  • UV Coated for durability
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Very nice original sign for your bar, good quality, very happy with purchase. Very nice original sign for your bar, good quality, very happy with purchase.Very nice original sign for your bar, good quality, very happy with purchase.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Black & Decker Flip Waffle Maker

Black & Decker Flip Waffle MakerThis is a mixed review. There are quite a few things I like about this waffle maker. It is easy to use. It makes evenly browned good sized deep waffles that are crispy outside and fluffy inside. The waffles do not take long to cook, and you can make one after another without having to wait for it to reheat. Initial set up is simple; you have to pre-treat the grills by brushing on a light coat of vegetable oil and then just heat and go. I have made over a dozen waffles in the unit and have had no problems with them at all. You need no pretreatment on the grills after the initial brush of oil. You have no need to use any non-stick spray or fats, the waffles will not stick.

Now for the not so great things. There is no heat adjustment. This is not a real issue since the iron cooks well and evenly. There is no audible tone telling you when the waffle is done, a green light indicates the waffle is done, but I like mine a bit crispier then the default, so all you need to do in leave it in 15-30 seconds more to your taste. The grills do not remove for cleaning, but they are still easy to wipe down. The hinge on the iron and the overall construction in the cradle seems a bit flimsy, but I had no problems with it, and don't think it will be an issue overall.

The worst part is the handle of the unit. It is made to fold 90 degrees for storage. The hinge is poorly made and it does not lock well in the straight position so that when you go to turn the iron, the hinge actually pops and the handle bends making the turn a bit awkward and that is annoying. I can see someone getting a bit panicky that the hinge bends and tipping over the unit overcompensating and causing damage or injury. Once I noted this flaw, it was a simple annoyance but not enough to say the unit is bad, I worked with it. It still made excellent waffles.

The three stars are there because the price of this unit is high when the negatives I have noted are taken into account and compared to the prices of other similar units that are less expensive.

Got this on sale at a dept. store for less than the current price here. It is very easy to use. I love the green indicator light that tells you when it is ready, and when the waffle is done. Takes 3-4 min. The waffles are good size too! If you use the recommended amount of batter you won't overfill it and have leaks. (I used homemade...Betty Crocker page 51 Lol) The non-stick surface seems to be very good quality. Wipes clean easily. Not huge size so it's easy to store. A great deal for what I paid for it. I'm very pleased with it. Only thing I dislike is the short cord, but I get that it's for safety sake.

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The first time I used it I felt that was in a Hotel for Breakfast. It was very easy to use and the waffles came out great and delicious.

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I've finally given up on my husband's old Bella Cucina Belgian waffle maker that makes soggy waffles no matter what I do. I decided to buy this one on the strength of the good reviews. I'm glad I did! It's a very simple machine with no temp/browning control but it makes waffles that are crispy outside and soft inside. That's all I've ever wanted. I only have to flip once which is cool. What I do now is I make a big batch of waffles, cool them on a wire rack and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. I heat them up in the oven for 5-10 minutes whenever we feel like having waffles at any time of the day.

It also helps reading the manual first before using it. It said to never use PAM because it destroys the nonstick coating. I brush the plates with some canola oil and pour 3/4 cup of batter. Pouring in more than that would cause spillage. Hope this helps. And FYI, this item goes on sale at Macy's from time to time for around $17.

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Got this Waffle Iron with an Amazon Gift card at x-mas! B&D did a nice job with this iron, a great buy! Be aware that this a belgian style waffle iron, not a thinner style waffle iron! It does make a thick standard waffle just as nicely as a more lighter, airy Belgian waffle and one is a meal with your eggs and sausage. Just follow the directions and let the indicator lights do the rest! When the done light comes on the waffle is done, nice and crisp! Also a nice recipe for French Toast Waffles in the direction booklet! This thing is easy to operate and clean up a snap!! A drip pan also comes with this iron, fits nicely under the iron. I will be ordering some of Carbons (Delicious) Malted Pancake/Waffle Mix from amazon to run through this little beast...mmmm!

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