Showing posts with label boat grill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boat grill. Show all posts

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Pink Flamingo Bar & Grill Single Auto Coaster

Pink Flamingo Bar & Grill Single Auto CoasterThis is very cute and practical and she really enjoys using it! this will make a very nice present for anyone into flamingos.....

Very fast shipping. Product exactly as described. Soaks up liquids nicely. Would buy regular-sized coasters with same image if they were available.

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I loved this! The coaster is so cute! I used it along with the It's Five O'Clock Somewhere coaster and people just love them! I would purchase again from this vendor with the quick receipt and quality of this coaster.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Picnic at Ascot Huntsman Basket for 4

Picnic at Ascot Huntsman Basket for 4, LondonWe got this picnic basket as a gift (off our wedding registry), and it is truly the picnic basket to end all picnic baskets! The construction is very high quality all the straps are actual leather (not ugly cheap vinyl like most other picnic baskets), the plates, glasses, napkins etc. are all very nice (we got the "gazebo" pattern and it's prettier than I thought it would be), the silverware is good, and fits tightly into its little straps. The cooler and matching wine sleeve are also nice, they're covered in a very tasteful cream canvas fabric, and seem sturdy and well-made. The tiny salt and pepper shakers are completely adorable. The cheeseboard is definitely on the miniature side, but it's nice to have. There's even a strap for the wine opener! You can tell this was designed by people who know picnics and love picnics. They thought of everything!

The basket is not too heavy or bulky, but is has plenty of room for an actual picnic. Some of the smaller baskets (listed as being "for 2") are kind of a joke you can't fit enough food or plates to have more than a couple crackers and a grape. This one has plenty of room for an actual picnic lunch or dinner it fits the cooler, a bottle of wine, obviously the plates and glasses, a couple tupperware containers, a box of crackers, some fruit, cheese, etc. Also, it's nice that the top flaps open from the sides some of the flap-top baskets that open from the center make it difficult to reach into the inside of the basket. This one opens wide for easy access and cleaning.

In restrospect, I might have bought the one that had straps on the side to attach a picnic blanket, but I think it's easy enough to add one yourself, considering the additional cost. But it's something to think about.

My husband and I both thought this was one of the best items we received as a wedding present. I will definitely be buying more as wedding presents for my friends and family it's such a romantic gift, something that will last for a long time, something to use on special, happy occasions, and something a young couple would probably never be able to buy for themselves.

We will definitely be taking this basket next time we go up to Napa, or out to the Hollywood Bowl, so everyone else can be jealous of our picnic basket. :) Enjoy and happy picnicking!

This is a gorgeous basket. It is pricey, but when you are getting a gift for someone who has everything, this basket will impress.

If you want a service for 4 with all the trimmings this the best buy.

But it takes 3-5 days to ship, too long time.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Weber 6432 Silicone Basting Brush

Weber 6432 Silicone Basting BrushFolks, this is a heavy brush and it is a good brush! I, like many others have use either a nylon or plastic-ish sort of brushes for years and was just a bit leery of "silicone." My goodness, resistance to change is certainly a sign of getting older I suppose, but it is also a big time impediment when it comes to doing things better and easier. This basting brush is oh so much better than the ones I was using before...both on the grill and in the oven.

This is a very reasonably priced well built tool and it is big and heavy. I've no doubt that if the circumstances were right, you could use it as some sort of defensive weapon. But of course that is not what you buy it for. You buy it to slather stuff on other stuff so that it will taste better when you eat it. This brush more than fulfills its calling in life. It allows a smooth flow and allows you to regulate the amount of what ever it is you are smearing on your food as you cook. As a big time plus for me, you can put this thing in the dishwasher. That may not seem like much, but cleaning one of the old type basting brushes could be a real pain and a bit time consuming...they certainly were not built for dishwashers, which since I am the official dishwasher in our household, is quite at the top of my list of things I want and this has made my life much easier.

I like Weber products; buy them when ever they are available, and I certainly have not been unhappy with this purchase. Unless I do something real stupid, which does happen now and again, this brush should last me for years! I may quite well put this item in my will.

Grilling tip for you: I bought this as a replacement brush for the one I have had used for a couple of years. I found that if you become distracted and lay the basting brush...any basting brush, over the open flames of a grill and leave it there, it will burn. This causes a horrid mess and the smell is not pleasing. When grilling, you got to keep your head in the game and let others yell at the dogs.

Don Blankenship

The Ozarks

I never expected a heavy, stainless-steel handled basting brush like this for the reasonable price: Weber does it again!

If you are looking for a lightweight silicone brush, however, this is NOT it. This is heavy and should last a lifetime and for that, I am very, very appreciative.

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This thing is heavy duty! Looks and works great! Holds liquids great! You will not be dissapointed!

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How could I possibly be so excited about a basting brush??! I imagine all of the other reviewers before me scratched their head and preceded to type out little loving haikus describing their adoration. If you have dealt with basting brushes from your local 'supermarket' before then you will understand why we love this product. Many a times, I try to clean under warm/hot water the sticky marinade that has become forever embedded in the nylon bristles of other brushes. Forget about egg washing anything ever again.... you are always left with a myriad of scents no matter how many times you wash, rinse and repeat. Then you must throw the cheap basting brush into the dishwasher. What remains is a gnarly burnt bristle mess which has rendered that 4 dollar baster unusable. RIP nylon brush.

Now onto this beauty: It is BIG, slightly heavy and long (about 12 inches it seems; didn't measure)! The handle is SOLID stainless steel in a beautiful matte finish. Whatever you have known of other basters it completely the opposite of this one. It isn't light, the handle isn't plastic and the bristles aren't made of nylon. I almost forgot to mention: It is dishwasher safe!! Mine runs through and comes out like the day it was purchased. FINALLY!

I was able to egg wash some Easter cookies without blinking. I also brushed a marinade that was very herb heavy on pork souvlakis. The usual herb mix would have been stuck between nylon bristles; with the silicone this did not occur (AMEN!). This was purchased for my husband and his balcony grilling, but I have decided to keep it in my kitchen crock. The same day he basted the same marinade on the aforementioned souvlakis while grilling outside. He came back raving because for once the handle was long enough to reach the meat in the back and finally, he didn't burn the basting brush.

Highly recommend to anyone that is in need of a modern basting brush that can actually handle kitchen/outside grilling tasks. I do agree that weber should add a nice hole/metal loop to the top for hanging while barbecuing. If it had the loop, I would have never taken possession and put it into my crock. Buy it not just for barbecuing, but also for your kitchen. It blends perfectly in my stainless steel appliance kitchen.

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I was uncertain about a silicone basting brush, but this works well. The effect of the bristles is a little different from what you'd get with a plastic or nylon brush, but it does a good job of spreading the sauce and juices around on the meat (which is what it's meant to do after all). It is huge, however, as you might expect for a grilling basting brush meant to be used over high heat. The length is also useful for basting within the oven. My wife doesn't like it because she thinks it is too large to fit in our utensil canister, and because it's a bit too tall to fit upright in the silverware basket of our dishwasher. I lay it down flat, and it cleans just fine, and doesn't retain that oily residue as the old nylon brush did. It's a manly tool for manly men, and I use it constantly. Recommended.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Charcoal Companion Single Head Scrubber Grill Brush with Refill, long handle

Charcoal Companion Single Head Scrubber Grill Brush with Refill, long handleAfter reading several news stories about the bristles from traditional wire brushes causing emergency room visits, we decided to try this design.

The Good

+ There are no wire bristles to end up lodged in your intestines necessitating a trip to the emergency room.

The Bad

+ The scrubbing pad is covered by the attachment mechanism. You lose most of the center of the pad, leaving only the outer edge to actually clean your grill.

+ The scrubbing pad does not work very well. The grill stayed dirty after repeated scrubbing. The top service of the grate was clean-ish, but the sides could not be reached by the pad.

Conclusion

We went back to a traditional wire brush. We scrub with that, then use long tongs to wipe the grate down with a damp paper towel. It adds an extra step, but it takes less time than a trip to the emergency room.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

LamsonSharp 8-by-3-Inch Stainless Steel Professional BarbecueTurner

LamsonSharp 8-by-3-Inch Stainless Steel Professional BarbecueTurnerOn our block my husband is "king of the grill," and this barbecue turner is his scepter. He gestures with it, wraps on the dinner bell with it, best of all he cooks the very best burgers with it.

The long 14" handle keeps him away from the fire and any angry grease salvos, yet the handle is not so long that it isn't easy to manipulate just as he wishes.

On very special occasions when we have steak this turner is man enough to handle a 16 oz. sirloin with no problem at all.

We're very pleased with our LamsonSharp turner and recommend it to all.

I got this for my husband for Christmas. Just in time for him to grill up our Christmas Filet Mignon. He thought it was great. After having had spatulas with handles that were way too long and spatula beds that were somewhat lacking, this was perfect. The shorter handle provides for more control, while the bed still gives you plenty of room for bigger pieces of grilling tastiness. His only bad comment about it was that the bed, while not flexible like a fish turner, is not rigid enough to turn over the potato packets he had made. Seeing as how they are several pounds each, I think he'll be fine with having two of these bad boys to take care of it. :)

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Brushtech B270C Barbecue Grill Brush for Gas Grills

Brushtech B270C Barbecue Grill Brush for Gas GrillsI recently bought a new gas grill(Weber Q Series) and needed a good brass wire brush to clean it, which I could not find in any local stores. All they had was stainless brushes. I wanted something that would be safe to use on porcelain coated grills. I have only used the brush a hand full of times, but it works well and is built sturdy. So far it has not damaged the coating. I would not hesitate to buy a Brushtech product again and it's made in the USA. Oh the handle is black not white like in the picture.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Cuisinart GR-WAFP Griddler Waffle Plates

Cuisinart GR-WAFP Griddler Waffle PlatesI bought this set of grills for my Cuisinart GN-4N. They of course fit perfectly.

I am pushover for Belgian waffles and the deep pocket pattern on these plates does an absolute perfect job. Not this set comes with a nifty little recipe book which I have looked closely at and the recipes featured look quite good and are quite doable. I have my own personal favorite recipe so have not actually tried any of the ones featured in the book yet...they do look yummy though.

These plates have a non-sticking surface to them and are an absolute snap to clean up. I have put them in the dishwasher which works fine, but I normally hand wash this sort of thing...just old habit I suppose...truth be told.

The price here is just about what you pay the local retail stores in the area and with the free shipping, you are saved the hassle of lugging these things around the rest of the shopping trip

I have had absolutely no sticking when the waffles are removed when done.

I don't know how these plates made the waffles taste so good but they were the best I have ever made and I was just using a mix. They fit perfectly in the Cuisinart Griddler and make clean up a breeze. I bought it so that I could make more waffles at a time because I have 3 kids and this works great. It makes twice the amount at a time compared to my old waffle maker. The recipe booklet with it has some really good sounding recipes and I may make some dry mixes up to give as gifts (cinnamon pecan waffles sound great!)

Now my Cuisinart Griddler has replaced using a griddle, George Foreman grill and waffle maker! If you have a Cuisinart Griddler, you have to grab these!

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I bought these waffle plates for my Griddler CGR-4C and they are a slightly different shape than the ones that came with my model but they still snap in perfectly! The nonstick coating works very well, I spray them with cooking spray before using as recommended in the user guide, my batter does not stick to them and I can easily rinse them off in the sink. The waffle recipes that come with it are great and they work well. I love that I can use a grill, griddle, and make waffles all on the same machine, saves counter space big time!

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This is the perfect addition to the Griddler one of my favorite appliances, especially during southern California summers where it makes more sense than heating up the stove or oven.

Overall I was happy with the results. The waffles were decent though I wouldn't serve them up for Christmas breakfast. That said, for a casual weekend breakfast, it was perfect.

The Good

Enhances the already super-useful Griddler.

Compact and easier to store than a dedicated waffle maker

Cleanup is a snap, just pop the plates out and add to the dishwasher (I wouldn't) or hand wash. MUCH EASIER than a waffle maker!

I found the shape and size of the waffles to be PERFECT for families

I prefer not to use oil; the non-stick surface performed quite well and not a single waffle stuck (this way does make for a softer waffle without the classic crisp of a well made waffle, a toss-up I'm happy with)

Unlike many waffle makers, you control the temperature so after a little trial and error, you can cook the waffles to your exact liking

The Not-so-good

At 1/3 the cost of the Griddler itself, $35 is a bit pricey

Uneven cooking: The heating coils don't reach the center of the plates. While the outer 2/3 cooked up beautifully, the inner third were pale (This may be an issue with my machine which is about 5 years old. I don't know if Cuisinart has improved on newer machines but owners of older machines should be aware)

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My kids are always hungry, aren't they all? Anyhow, I got the waffle plates and had the kids help prepare the batter. We followed the instructions exactly, set the temp for 400 degrees, waited 3 minutes..and out came...an awefull unedible mess. The waffles were so burned that it stuck to both the top and bottom plate and was cut in half, and then wouldn't be removed without unplugging the unit and washing in the sink. ouch. I almost returned them.

Next try, set temp at 350, waited 2.5 minutes, used pam baking spray....waffles came out easily and looked nice, except they weren't close to done and way too soft.

4-5 tries later, I finally got a good repeatable way of making well cooked waffles using the plates.

Set temp to 375 degrees.

Coat (but not too much) with pam

pour in but not completely, leave far corners on all four sides unfilled so waffle is essentially circular.

close cover

wait 3 minutes 45 seconds

open, gently pull waffle out

Tastes excellent and looks just the way it should.

I'm not sure how well the plates will last, but I'll also use them for cooking bacon..as recommended in one of the alton brown good eats episodes as the quickest/easiest ways to make breakfast. Just stretch 4 slices lengthwise across the waffle plates, cover, and wait until cooked to taste.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

SG 800 Tokayaki

SG 800 TokayakiYes I don't cook but with this pot I can make my own tokayaki and teppanyaki.

only down side is don't have temp Control I have turn on and off the power too make sure thing don't go scorched =P

Just tried it have a question.

It took a very long time to cook. Am I supposed to remove the middle metal plate? No Instructions were in box.

Other than the cook time the Takayaki came out Yummy!

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Universal Housewares Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 6 1/2 Inch Skillet

Universal Housewares Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 6 1/2 Inch SkilletUnfortunately this item was returned due to the poor workmanship. I debated whether to keep it or not since it is only around $10 with free shipping piggybacked with another item I ordered, but the flaws were just too obvious to ignore, and I know I will not feel good about using it. There were many sharp unfinished edges from the casting and a few rusty patches on the cooking surfaces as well. The posted picture with this item does not seem to adequately show its true design and dimensions. On the top of the list, the handle is also annoyingly too short, making it really awkward to use. A better made and designed version is available CostPlus for 5.99 at their retail store.

I was hoping for a pan in which I could make an over-easy egg for breakfast but the bottom of the pan is so rough that when you remove the egg, there are small black pieces on the egg. I didn't want to get my iron for the day by eating fragments from a cast iron pan. I have seasoned the pan over and over and nothing changes.

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When I ordered this product I didn't realize how small this is. I can only scramble about one egg on it. However, for the price you can't beat a real cast iron pan. I use this almost daily and so far there is no sign of any wear and tear on it.

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I realized i need a bigger one, but it is fine for one item. Good size for like 1 egg. But it still works great.

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Perfect for cooking an egg or small item for one and you can't beat the cast iron for healthy reasons.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Tel-Tru BQ300 Barbecue Thermometer, 3 inch aluminum zoned dial, 2.5 inch stem, 100/500 degrees F

Tel-Tru BQ300 Barbecue Thermometer, 3 inch aluminum zoned dial, 2.5 inch stem, 100/500 degrees FI have 2 of these on my smoker, installed at grill surface vs. up top where the original thermometer hole was. They do a fine job and the large dials are very nice. The 2nd one I got came with no mounting nut and washer, which seemed odd. Maybe that is to keep the price down as the nut and washer retail for another $6-7 purchased separately. I bought an inexpensive nut at a hardware store and made a washer out of stainless steel wire.