Showing posts with label bbq grill thermometer. Show all posts
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Friday, August 22, 2014

GrillPro 98155 Pizza/Grilling Stone

GrillPro 98155 Pizza/Grilling StoneI broke my last pizza stone after over ten years of use and decided to give this product a try because the price was so reasonable. I am so glad I ignored the negative comments! This stone is quite good. The finish is nice and smooth and heats well and evenly, the rack is sturdy and easy to use in lifting out the stone, the peel is wood and very sturdy and not too big to handle easily and while the "cutter/pie server" is cheap plastic, I didn't buy the product for that anyway. If you make flat bread and/or pizzas, you already should own a good stainless pizza cutter! I was very pleased with the quality of this product, especially since the price was so reasonable. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good, serviceable set.

The stone itself is fine; perhaps worthy of 4 or 5 stars, but the cutter and paddle are extremely cheap. The cutter wobbles and hardly cuts through pizza crust without ravaging all the toppings. I had to use extreme force to even puncture the crust. The paddle is raw (unfinished) wood that is prone to slivering. It simply looks bad and feels uncomfortable to grasp. Also, the paddle is not thin enough to easily transport pizza on and off of it, so it isn't all that functional either.

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I've had this for about 7 months. Used throughout the summer months to make pizzas at least once to twice a week. I've had no problems with the stone or the peel. The pizza cutter is fine, nothing grand. The pizza stone fits about a medium size pizza. Make sure to heat the stone up with grill. I use a 22.5 inch Weber charcoal grill and it cooks pizza great. Also, make sure to use cornmeal on the stone and the peel to help slide off the pizza and take off the pizza. At the time this was the best deal for the price.

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I was looking all over to find one for the grill, and this one has worked great so far. I can't wait for the garden harvest so I can make pizza with fresh veges on it. The peel worked great no problem with anything sticking. The little cutter feels a little flimsy but it is still working after about 10 pizzas.

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I COOKED MY BEST PIZZA EVER, THANKS THIS GRILL PRO, IT IS DECORATIVE, NOTHEAVY WEITH, EASY TO CLEAN, EASY TO USE,

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Chef's Design 20-Inch Grill

Chef's Design 20-Inch GrillI bought this grill for my glass top stove and I am not happy with the nonstick coating as it isn't non-stick AND it comes off when you clean it. This grill pan is a bear to clean I have tried everything! I really don't want non-stick cookware to begin with but it is hard to find a cast iron grill pan with a flat bottom so when I bought this it was the only game in town. I will not buy another one!

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue 30-inch Ultimate Grill Cleaning Brush

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue 30-inch Ultimate Grill Cleaning BrushThis Is a useless product. It fell apart the first time I used it. All the metal brushes from one side came out and on to my grill. I cannot believe this product was made this poorly.

As a huge fan of both Steven Raichlen's books and videos, I am beside myself with disappointment at the low quality of his 30-inch Ultimate Grill Cleaning Brush. While this item looks very cool, I have to give it a 1 out of 10 for durability and function: the stainless wire bristles just fall out of the wooden handle on first use. Because only one 'unit' or 'bundle' of bristles fell out the first time I used it, I thought it might have been a fluke but on second and third use (I'm lightly brushing the surface of my grill grate here) additional bundles have fallen out leaving no doubt that none will be left within the next 10 or so uses. The other side of the brush has gold colored (copper?) wire bristles that seem to stay in but are very soft, for light duty use only (not sufficiently stiff to take off average grill build-up). The only positive thing I can say about this product regards its length, otherwise, not worth the cost of the wood used to build it. For shame, Steve, for shame.

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THIS PRODUCT IS VERY CHEAPLY MADE, THE HANDLE IS GLUED TO THE METAL HOLDER, WHICH WAS NOT ATTACHED WHEN I RECEIVED IT. THE STEVE RAICHLEN SIGNATURE EMBLEM WAS PUT ON OFF-CENTER WITH A NAIL THAT WENT THROUGH THE HOLE WERE THE HANDLE GOES INTO, THUS NOT LETTING ME PUT THE HANDLE ALL WAY IN, WITHOUT REMOVING THE EMBLEM. THE BRUSHHEAD THREADS FOR THE HANDLE ARE VERY SHALLLOW, TO HOLD THE HEAD ON SECURELY.IF I WERE STEVE, I WOULD BE EMBARESSED TO PUT MY NAME ON THIS PRODUCT.

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In the past I have always purchased the small grill brushes found at the local homecenter. Seemed that no matter how hard I tried they never got the grill completely clean. I would need to scrap so hard that I would destroy those brushes after the first summer season. My wife purchased this for me and I love it. Gets down into the grill getting all the build up off for the first time since I replaced the grill racks. The long handle keeps my hands away from the hot grill surface. Only issue I see is the handle is too long for it to hang from the side of my grill. My grill is over 20 years old so I think the newer ones might be a bit taller. I had no initial quality issues like some of the other reviewers. Time will tell how this holds up but so far it looks like it will last. I plan to buy some more as gifts for friends/family this year.

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When we bought our little Weber Q, we also bought one of these grill cleaning brushes because we had seen Raichlen's show where he uses it. We had our first for 3 years and recently bought another.

The steel side works very well to do the tough cleaning, then the brass side can be used to tackle more of the detail. We tend to oil the grill before, so we don't have to use the scraper often. Unlike other similarly priced grill brushes we've used, the bristles don't shed right off the bat. They only started shedding after a few years of regular, heavy use.

We really like the long handle for several reasons. While we just have a wee grill, sometimes we'll clean it while it's hot, so the long reach provides good protection. Also, where we have it stored, we hang it. The length protects it from other items we have hanging nearby.

One important detail: Don't store it outside, or if you do, make sure it's in a container protecting it from rain. Our first grill brush's wood split after being outside, hanging from the grill for 3 years. Now we're keeping the second one in the garage.

Otherwise, we have been very satisfied with the Steven Raichlen Grill Cleaning Brush.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Lighted Battery-Operated Christmas Ornament Wreath By Collections Etc

Lighted Battery-Operated Christmas Ornament Wreath By Collections EtcDon't waste your money on this wreath. The picture is deceptive. I thought the balls were attached to a green wreath. Wrong. They are attached to a gold tinsel-type material. I ordered 3 wreaths. One broke while I was hanging it; the wire circle holding it together broke in half. There are also very few lights on the wreath. You can barely see the lights when the wreath is turned on. The wreath is cheap and is extremely cheaply made. Please save yourself the disappointment I felt at viewing this product when it arrived.

The wreath arrived in a timely manner.

However, when opened most of the glitter was off of the wreath's balls.

Somewhat disappointed in the size and condition.

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Couldn't even see the lights ..they were so dim and half the time they wouldn't stay lit at all. I was very disappointed in the quality

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I purchased four of these plus four clear plastic suction cup hooks and put them on my French doors. They add a splash of festive color and holiday cheer. For the money they are a great value and I will break them out for years to come.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Pizzacraft Porcelain Deep Dish Pizza Pan

Pizzacraft PC0302 9.75' Round Porcelain-Coated Deep Dish Pizza PanAll I can say is that it's worth the price! I love both the round and square pans. Other than cast iron, this porcelain pan is the next best thing.

This pan is exactly what I was looking for! I wanted something I could make a bigger deep dish pizza in similar to Rocky Rococo's Pizzas.

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Nothing can be much better than an old-fashioned homemade pizza using the deep dish method. We just finished our 5th one and eagerly await the 6th one especially since they are so easy to fix using a relatively small 9.75" pan that works so well for the process. I am very careful NOT to use my trusted circular wheel to cut the pizza IN the pan. That, I do believe, would cause undesirable scratches on the surface and render the pan somewhat useless. The porcelain coating permits easy sliding out of the pan for dividing the pie into slices. While this is my first Pizzacraft pan I can see using more of these in the future especially should I ever decide to venture into the land of bigger pies. It was so nice, however, to retire several of our older and larger but relatively useless pans in favor of this new number one pizza pie cooker. Thanks a pan full!

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This pan is very heavy and seems to be good quality. I used it to make a lasagna and it turned out good. The pan cleaned up okay. The rolled edges have some sharp places and were rough on my Scotch Brite sponge. I do worry about the porcelain coating chipping with more use.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Health Smart Open Faced Indoor/ Outdoor Grill

Health Smart Open Faced Indoor/ Outdoor GrillThis is a great grill for those who like to grill steaks but cannot use a gas/charcoal outdoor grill for whatever reason. The last apartment I lived would not allow ANY grilling outdoors (which is really sick as I live in South Florida and it is currently the only US region that is not freezing this Jan 2, 2009 with the exception of Hawaii). I was skeptical at first but this grill does great work on those thick sirloin steaks we buy at Costco. I had mine for probably 7-8 years 1-2 times a week before it recently just quit heating up. The non-stick surface had worn away some time ago but who cares it still cooked great steaks. That's pretty much all I used it for other than toasting garlic bread.

I didn't even realize you could use it outdoors until I starting searching online for it this week.

It is not the same as a gas or charcoal grill. I have a charcoal grill at my building where I live now but by the time you lug the charcoal, fluid, utensils, etc down the elevator to the community grill, light the coals and then WAIT for them to get red hot, we still use this little grill more often. You don't have to have all the planets aligned to use this one on a weeknight (weather, charcoal, fluid, and TIME!).

I don't know why people complain about it being slow I always used the highest setting and could sear and grill 1-2 inch thick steaks to medium well in 20 minutes. I have never owned a gas grill so I can't compare, but it's a whole lot easier, convenient & faster than charcoal grilling that's for sure. You can't get the taste of over the fire grilling of course, but they sure are tasty in their own right when I shake granulated garlic and freshly grind black pepper on the steaks before grilling.

We bought this grill after a friend used it when we were over for dinner. It is slower than a charcoal/gas grill, but really does a fine job on the food. It is large enough for 4 nice-sized steaks, but not so large as to be difficult to handle/store. The grills went right into the dishwasher, unrinsed, and came out clean as a whistle. When the weather is nice, we plug it in outside on the porch. Otherwise, I just use it on the kitchen counter. Just be a little bit patient, and you will get the hang of cooking times (as opposed to a regular outdoor grill).

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I have actually owned the Hamilton Beach Indoor/Outdoor Grill twice in the last ten years. The first one I bought in Germany while married to a soldier and living in military housing. I made the mistake of giving it away once we transferred back to the United States when I became interested in the George Foreman indoor grills. What I did not like about the two-sided George Foreman indoor grills is that when you closed the lid, oftentimes food might fall out--particulary if you were making shiskabobs or wanted to cook a lot of food at one time. You also could not really see what was going on between the lids. With the Hamilton Beach you have plenty of surface to put as many as six skewers of food on. You can watch the food cook, know when to turn it over and even grill some vegetables on the side. I learned to line the bottom of the grill with foil and to prepare the grill with cooking spray to make cleanup easier. Another thing that helps is after you are done cooking, unplug the grill, wet some paper towels and put them on the grill while it is still warm. It makes cleanup a breeze. Additionally I also do not understand why some say it takes a long time to heat up the grill. This is certainly not true with mine. It only takes a few minutes. All in all I would really recommend this indoor grill especially to those of us who live in apartments that do not allow outdoor grilling of one's own.

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Just got this product. Easy clean up.Lightweight.I've never had an indoor grill before; so it is hard to compare. Cooks with less heat than outside grill slower.Saving 5 rating for more use.

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This is a great product. I rarely use my gas fired grill anymore. It's very easy to clean as well. Several of my friends purchased them and they love them as well. I have not had a problem with insufficient heat as reported elsewhere. The adjustable heat control works fine. All in all we are very satisfied with this grill.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Norpro Mini Burger Press

Norpro Mini Burger PressBurger Press is not a tool to cook in (like 3-star member mentioned :-)) but to shape six uniform, 2-Ounce mini slider burgers quickly and easily. Load your meat into the mold and press to shape identical, perfect patties. Line the patty press with plastic wrap or parchment paper for easy transfer to the grill or to freeze.

Bought this for a tailgating contest and it made the prep work sooo much quicker. The patties were a perfect size and cooked very evenly on the grill. Easy to use and clean as well. If you press the parties firmly, they'll pop right out when you flip the tray over.

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This is awesome. Not a negative comment, just advice; grease (oil or spray) the inside of the press b-4 adding whatever so it comes out easier

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it works good i like it just gotta get used to removing patties from it so they dont fall apart

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My kids love the slider burgers that this item produces! I'd recommend this to anyone with kids or just loves sliders!

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Charmed Life Products 6-Piece Grill Charms Set, The Spicy Collection

Charmed Life Products 6-Piece Grill Charms Set, The Spicy CollectionWhile I personally do not bar-b-que, I have given several sets of the Grill Charms to friends and family and they are a hit!!! What a wonderful idea. I highly recommend these.

Lauri, you don't want large items in your food when grilling. That's why they are small as they should be.

Great idea. Great product.

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I loved the idea but I was disappointed in the product because the charms were so small. They can easily get lost when not in use. I gave them as a gift to my brother-in-law because he is a champion grill master. I hope they don't get lost in his kitchen.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Weber 1710001 Summit S-420 Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel

Weber 1710001 Summit S-420 Propane Gas Grill, Stainless SteelI bought this grill for my recent let's say, milestone, birthday. I researched grills for over 2 months. I knew Weber was a good brand but wished to consider other options. My research always pointed back to "buy a Weber". Weber's customer service was always rated A-1, they've been bbq/grilling experts for years, and you know they'll be around in the future. The one kicker for the Summit S-420 model over a stainless Weber Genesis S-320 was a comment from a friend of mine with a nice stainless Jenn-Air model found at Lowes. He wished the rotisserie was positioned higher on the Jenn-Air. In my assessment of grills, I had never considered the importance of the rotisserie height. After looking at the Genesis S-320 and Jenn-Air models again, it became clear that a turkey or large roast might not work on the rotisserie of the other models. The Summit S-420 and other Summit grills solves this problem by providing a much higher rotisserie position. Add to that a much taller cover, and you'll see there is greater height for convection around whatever you're cooking. I've grilled hamburgers, salmon, T-bone steaks, and slow cooked smoked pork ribs all to perfection. No need for a high end smoker feature that permanently reduces grill space an aluminum foil tray with wood chips atop one of the burners works fine. The Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system was tricky at first. Once you actually read the instructions Hey I'm a guy you'll find the technology is easy and reliable. Quality is the final key to this grill. The stainless everything is impressive and high quality. The side-burner is more than an afterthought and mimics many high-end kitchen gas cook-tops. Even the doors of the storage area below are double sided for sturdiness. I usually have a minor stint of buyer's remorse after an expensive purchase. I have none. With this grill I can proudly say it's one of the best purchases/investments I've made in years!!!!

In October of 2007 we upgraded to the Summit 420 and gave my old Weber to my daughter. I'm just now writing a review of our new grill because I wanted to know what I was talking about. First I have to say, the old Weber (a Genesis purchased in 1987) was in top shape having only replaced the grills and flavor bars. Second I have to say, my new grill makes grilling far more relaxing regardless of what we grill. From catfish to the finest fillets, it provides the most consistent great texture and taste. The ability to adjust four different burners from side to side without moving the food is the magic in this grill. The grill is a perfect size for my wife and I, or up to 10 people. Chicken wings are the all time favorite in our family and on this grill I can brown the outside of the wing, fully cook, and then crisp them before taking off (not one burnt spot), without opening the grill but one time. You can cook brisket at 200 degrees, grill shrimp and veggies at 300, bake catfish at 400, and grill steaks at 500 degrees. The stainless steel grills are easy to clean, the light works great at night, and it sure seems like I'm using less propane. Service has always been awesome. I truly feel that if you were lost and you called Weber customer service, they'll try to help you. As far as the downside: I haven't found anything negitive from grilling on this grill at least twice a week for almost a year.

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The Weber Summit line of grills have a design flaw that Weber refuses to consider an issue. Whenever it rains, water runs down the back and enters the internal drip tray, and empties into a drip pan. The pan then overflows the greasy mess onto the cabinet floor. Furthermore, the drip pan cannot be easily removed without almost totally spilling the greasy mess.

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This Weber Summit grill, as well as the entire Summit line has a design flaw that Weber refuses to consider an issue. Whenever it rains, water runs down the back and enters the internal drip tray, then flows into a drip pan, which then overflows a greasy water mess onto the cabinet floor. This problem occurs with and without the Weber Premium cover in place. (The cover has a mesh on the back that lets the rain in.)

I give the grill a two star rating because it does do a nice job of cooking ... once the mess is cleaned up.

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All reviewers said you can't go wrong with a Weber. And after comparing the Weber S420 with all the other gas grills (all of which looked good) there was an obvious difference in quality in favor of the Weber. My previous gas grill produced inconsistent results and resulted in many ruined meals. Yes, the Weber is expensive compared to others that I considered, but it is absolutely worth the extra cash. Every meal cooked on it has been excellent. Very even, controllable heat and a pleasure to use. The construction is top rate and with reasonable care, it should last for many years. Some have complained about water collecting in the grease pan during a rain and making a greasy mess. Well, duh. After the meal simply remove the grease pan and clean it. Very easy to do and when it does rain only water to blot up. As for the premium cover, I am pleased with the quality, the fit and the protection it gives the grill.

So, to sum up, you can't go wrong with this grill. Bite the bullet, spend the extra money and get this grill. You will never have "buyer's remorse".

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Aluminum Heritage Lefse Grill

Aluminum Heritage Lefse GrillIf you make lefse, this is the grill to use. I should actually just stop my review right here, because there's really nothing more to say. I will mention that there is now a teflon grill out, but the old fashioned Norwegian in me can't imagine how you would get perfect brown spotting on your lefse with teflon. If you have made your dough properly, sticking is not usually a problem. Its loaded with butter!! The controls are easy to use, and out of the way. Customer service with this company is great. My lefse grill is holding up after 20 years, but my mom did need some work done on hers and they are communicative and helpful. Fixed it right up! Don't be afraid, this is not rocket science. Trust me, if I can do it, you can do it. Order one today!

My Grandmother gave me her Lefse grill to carry on the family tradition. Just before Christmas, I took the grill out and discovered that two of the three legs were broken. Bethany Housewares stuff is so well made and supported, that I just assumed that I could buy spare parts. Sure enough, you can replace all 3 legs for $7.25. I sure enjoy not having to throw this family heirloom out just because two small pieces of bakelite failed after several decades of trusty service. Outstanding.

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I bought this grill to make lefse but so far I have only used it for tortillas and pancakes. It works wonderfully and cooks 4 -5 pancakes or tortillas at a time. I can cook them in less than half the time it took using a skillet on the stove. It has been easy to clean too. Now I all I need to do is find the time to make lefse!

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Dis her Lefse stove can sure do its yob. Our old vun vent capute, sooo ve shopped fer de new

von. Ve got de best deal vith Amazon. Now ve got lefse coming out our ears.

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I was hesitant to buy the aluminum version. After having used it several times: Foods do not stick like I thought they might; it is very easy to clean; the aluminum is thick and very well made; the entire unit heats evenly. That PLUS it is made in the USA and I like the idea of supporting American businesses that operate solely in the USA. This is a fantastic unit and beats the other more cheaply made foreign versions to the ground. This will become an heirloom.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Zojirushi EB-DLC10 Indoor Electric Grill

Zojirushi EB-DLC10 Indoor Electric Grilli have attempted to find a viable indoor grill for several years; unfortunately for me, the search has been conducted by purchasing unsatisfactory products.....less expensive electric grills, the finest cast iron grilling pans the gamut failed because of inadequate heat or tendency to stick or both.......then, the elation of zojirushi the heating element is much heavier and thicker than other electrics, and the resulting searing and grilling power approximates natural open pit cooking and nothing sticks better engineering is worth the extra money.

I like how hot the grill gets and the size of it. I dislike how greasy everything gets and the fact that I cant put the tray in a dishwasher. Instructions suggest to wipe it with soft cloth but its pain to clean all the grease off.

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,The indoor electric grill is easy tomuse and clean. Using the grill Ids me in eating healthy.

I use it just about every day.

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This is best indoor grill we have ever used. The ONLY negative thing I can find to say about it is that you have to clean it right after it cools off. Make sure you have a soft scrub pad and some q-tips. It will make clean up a lot easier.

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It was more money than I had planned to spend, but when I read that it was 1500 watts that sold it for me, as I really wanted to be able to sear meat on high heat. It cooks great with beautiful grill marks and surprisingly very little smoke. As another review said, if you following the cleaning directions, it cleans beautifully! I have back problems so it's difficult to stand at the outside grill. I put it on a rolling cart and it works perfectly. I will look at other products made by this company as well.

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Texas Irons Steak Branding Iron Gift Sets

Texas Irons Rockin' Dad Steak Branding Iron Gift SetThe brander is nice build and quality. The end was heated until it was red (not sure yet how to brand yet, haha) and was still strong. Long range, but that may be a challenge if you can't get a strait angle. The brand came out perfect on the steaks.

Only problem is the packaging. Got a great wood smell, but one of the pieces of wood warped, blocking the slide-out lid. Ended up breaking just trying to get the brander out. It's a shame because the wood box looks very nice.

Otherwise, a definite must and a great gift.

Bad shopping experience. on the top of shipping different item than in the posting the quality of an item was very very poor. It was a gift and I felt embarrassed with my gift.

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Its a novelty item.. great for a gag gift but really not something you would use even once a week.

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Awesome product, my boyfriend, a former Marine, absolutely loves it. It great and comes out perfectly EVERY TIME. I gave it a high rating because it was a high quality

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Never would have thought of buying something like this but when I saw it I thought it was very unique, and so did my dad. He absolutely loved it. The cedar box has a wonderful smell & the iron is a quality product. Can't wait to have a bbq at my dad's house!

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