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

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Scanpan Classic Double-Burner Grill Griddle

Scanpan Classic Double-Burner Grill GriddleScanpan's double burner grill griddle far exceeded my expectations and is now my favorite way to cook meat and fish. It's quick, easy, and siphons off excess fat. Plus the teflon-free non-stick properties make it easy to clean. I put it in the dishwasher.

I've had this pan for a few years and have used it a lot for grilling and then broiling. I never used metal with it, and I never put it in the dishwasher. Despite Scanpan's claims I treated it like a fragile nonstick pan. After a few months of use -two times a week a least -it developed patches of gunk in the ridges that simply could not be scrubbed off (with bristle brush or nylon scrubber). It got uglier and uglier. After a year I noticed that the nonstick coating began to chip at the tops of the ridges. Again, I never used metal. I finally gave up and put it in the dishwasher to give it a good cleaning, but this only seemed to discolor it and exacerbate the chipping. Now, when I use it (and I still use it sometimes), I find there's a graphite-like film on the bottom that gets on my hands. So this thing seems to be disintegrating when it should have been indestructible given the price. Maybe I should have kept it out of the broiler. I guess I could test Scanpan's no-fault warranty. But all the chipping and scum and film makes me nervous about what it might be adding to my food, so I will be switching to Lodge.

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You can't go wrong with this grill. Cooks evenly and very fast. Really does not stick. Easy to clean. I grill veggies (string beans, asparagus, eggplant, squash, zucchini), fish, burgers, chicken, steaks, shrimp...etc. It is perfection. I use it a few times a week and I love it.

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The pan does cook pefect steaks, and meats but i purchased as the advertisement stated it was a grill-griddle however it's only a grill....so disappointed with my purchase now i need another pan just for the griddle function and I love scanpan

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Food tastse great

easy to clean

easy storage

great quality

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Stainless Steel Straight Tube Pipe Grill Burner

Stainless Steel Straight Tube Pipe Grill BurnerIt serves it purpose, but after a year of trying to get these burners to cook correctly, I have given up.

It fit okay, but doesn't have an adjustable air mixture and takes a long tome to finally ignite. Once lit the flame seem to flow more towards the rear of the tube.

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Part arrived promptly, well packaged and in great condition.

As expected the part was a direct replacement for the rusted out ones on my Kenmore grill. The new parts seem to be much heavier construction and I have no doubt they will last as long as the OEM ones, likely longer.

Pricing was much better than the OEM and the company was great at getting my order to me promptly.

Thanks Amazon!

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Nice fit, exactly what I needed for my Perfect Flame model 7230-0522 from Lowes. Unfortunately not part of the recall. I bought two burners last year. Now I need three more and I think I should just buy a new grill. What a cheap hunk of metal this perfect flame grill is. Never again.

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the part fitted perfect on my grill just that when you buy the pipe's it say's you going to get 2 pipe's for $18 something and you only get one for that price.

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Friday, July 4, 2014

RUBBERMAID G100-12 BBQ BRUSH WITH STEEL SCRAPER 8-1/2"

RUBBERMAID G100-12 BBQ BRUSH WITH STEEL SCRAPER 8-1/2'DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT buy this brush! After we cleaned our grill with it, we noticed many of the wires from the brush had fallen out and onto our grill, as well as onto our food. This brush should be recalled!

This is a good barbeque grill brush. It is inexpensive, has brass bristles, and a metal scraping blade at the top. The black handle is plastic. The face of the brush is decent size, about 3" x 3".

At a little over 10" in length it is shorter than many grill brushes. But at this price, and for the performance of brass bristles, I find that to be a good trade-off. Most manufacturers have switched from brass to stainless steel bristles. The steel bristles will be as durable, and will clean just as well, however they will be more harsh than brass on your grill surface and will scratch some grills.

The length of this brush is not important to me since I scrape the grill just after cooking, but more often the next time I get ready to grill, so the surface is not overly hot when I attack it. If you tend to clean the grill while it is still very hot, the shorter handle may bother you. While cleaning toward the back of the grill, your hand will be closer to the hot surface due to the short handle. If you prefer a brush with a longer handle, I think there are still a few out there with brass bristles. I am pretty sure Kitchenaid makes one that is about 17" long, but typically costs more than twice what the Rubbermaid does.

The face of the Rubbermaid brush makes it easy to fit in the corners and toward the back of the grill, and the scraper will fit nicely between the rungs on most grill surfaces.

Cleaning the brush is what you would expect, and over time the bristles build up some gunk and become bent/worn. That is the nature of a brass grill brush. At this price, you could get a couple and be set for a few seasons.

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Have used this brush for 2 months and the bristles keep breaking off, getting on the grille surface and into the food. Must be extremely dangerouis. Just threw it out because I don't know of any way to fix this issue.

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I bought this one because I saw the good reviews here. Good brush for about 3.5 months. After that it started losing bristles all over the grill surface. I'm just glad I noticed them before ingesting them and I certainly wouldn't buy another because of this health hazard.

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I was able to find this brush locally at Ace Hardware. A steal compared to comparable brushes. I do wish it were longer, but for the price, I'll deal with that. I also like that it's BRASS bristles for my Weber SS grates...so many brushes (even Weber's) use SS now which are harsher than the brass.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Cuisinart 630-30 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Round Grill Pan

Cuisinart 630-30 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Round Grill PanI love this pan! As someone who truly enjoys cooking, I have several types of 'skillets;' cast iron, non stick annodized, and enameled cast iron. Each has its particular talents in the kitchen.

I wanted a grill pan. After doing some research, I decided on this Cuisinart for two reasons: reputation and weight. I was also lucky to find it at a time when special pricing was featured.

The weight issue is important for me as I have lung disease that fatigues me rather quickly. This pan is managable! But of course, the object of buying it was grilling. I have done steaks, chicken, pork and salmon in this pan, and it conducts heat beautifully. The initial sear is exquisite. It is the grill pan for which I was hoping, and I could not be more pleased.

My main reason for purchasing a grill pan was for things like tuna steak and grilled vegetables. I don't eat greasy foods, so I'm not so concerned about draining off fat, but more interested in dry-cooking and blackening. Although a big, heavy cast iron pan is best for this purpose, I didn't want to lift anything that heavy all the time.

This pan really works well for what I need. So well that I find I use it for EVERYTHING, EVERY DAY, not just for grilling! It has replaced my other non-stick fry pans for all purposes.

Pros: Incredible cleanup--much better than my Calphalon non-stick pans. Handle is longer and does not get as hot as Calphalon, so you can actually pick it up without a potholder. Pan is very light, considering its size--it's HUGE!(see cons).

Cons: It's light in weight. If you are looking for something heavy this is not it--get a cast iron. For me, this is a plus. Also, I wish I had looked further and gotten the 10-inch. I have an electric stove and my burners are not big enough for the 12-inch pan. I still use it but move it off the burner a little. I recommend the 10-inch to get better use of the heat if you have electric.

Bottom line: I would buy this pan again, but probably the 10-inch.

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I chose this Cuisinart Grill for 4 reasons. Cuisinart's reputation, price, weight and the fact that the entire grill can actually be placed in the oven.

I use my grill almost daily and it is so lightweight and easy to clean.

I love it!

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I am a serious cook for 30 years. This is by far the best grill pan I have ever owned.

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I've only used this pan a handful of times maybe less than 10 times for steaks and burgers. The nonstick part of one side of the pan is already partially showing the metal part of the pan. It's the outer part of the pan that's coming off which I don't scrub hard when I'm cleaning it. I would even normally soak my pans for a few hours to ease up the cleaning. I would expect the center part to come off if anything from the scrubbing. I just use a regular sponge pad that's normally used for dishes. I must have gotten a defective one.

I'm already beyond amazon's return policy so my only option is to return it to cuisinart. I called cuisinart and they said that I have to ship this pan to them so they can look at the item. I also have to send a $7 check for shipping costs to mail the replacement item if they think it's a manufacturer's defect. Otherwise they'll just return the old pan. I don't know if I want to waste any more time and money with this pan.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Trudeau Multi 12-Piece Stainless-Steel Fondue Set

Trudeau Multi 12-Piece Stainless-Steel Fondue SetGot this because it's a small 3 in 1 & it works wonderfully! Not too big that it steals the spotlight & intimidates guests, but not too small that its contents run out quickly. Heats quickly & keeps heat evenly spread. Cleans wonderfully without problems. Stores great.

This is a good product, but the metal pot that keeps the boiling water under the ceramic bowl has already started to rust and I have only used it twice. It isn't that big of a deal since the food never even touches the pot, but it is still a disappointment. If you buy it, just make sure to dry the pot right away after use. Also, be sure to open it up and find out what kind of fuel you need for the flame. I had a fondue party and didn't open the box until the day of. It didn't come with anything to light the flame, so I had to run to the store the day of the party to get it.

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This fondue set is awesome! However, it requires special fuel (gel fuel sold in a bottle) that you can also purchase from this site. I bought four of these pots for an annual Fondue party that my husband and I host and by the time we got the pots, it was too late to order the fuel. Thankfully, we went to a party supply store and bought some fuel canisters for catering and used those in place of the fuel pod thing it comes with. It turned out okay, though my cheese fondues burned. Other than that, I'm satisfied!

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I didn't want to spend a lot on a fondue set because I wasn't sure how often we'd use it. This set fit the bill perfectly. It does come with a ceramic pan so it is good for chocolate or cheese fondue in addition to the hot oil fondues. It is light, but well balanced.

It takes gel fuel and the fuel pod has a way to adjust the heat. That's handy! It heats evenly and the fuel lasts long enough for a meal, although I don't think it would last long enough for this to be used for much longer than that.

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This is a great price for a quality product. I have paid more for fondues that do not have as many pieces and attention to detail. I love it. I received it as a gift however and was not prepared to have to purchase the gel fuel that's a new one to me. Used it a lot though and plenty big enough for family of four.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Music City Metals 95181 Stainless Steel Heat Plate Replacement for Select Gas Grill Models by Brink

Music City Metals 95181 Stainless Steel Heat Plate Replacement for Select Gas Grill Models by Brinkmann, Charmglow and OthersJust got dome rebuilding my Perfect Flame BBQ. The stainless steel burners were rusted out to the point where there were large holes in them. Likewise for the Stainless Steel heat plates. What you need to know is that these items were made from a very low grade of stainless steel and rusting will be inevitable. I find it very interesting that you can get four replacement burners for less than $20 however to replace the stamped plates it will cost you $25 X 4 or over $100. If this item had four plates I would consider it however at this cost they are not practical. I also have noted that many of the other Grills do not have louvers in their plates so fabricating these should not be an issue. Remember if a magnet sticks to your stainless it will rust. Three hundred series stainless is non magnet and will not rust.

I just received this heat plate today. It took nearly a month to receive it. I was under the impression that it was a four pack of heat plates. How wrong I was. Only got one for $25. I will return this item due to the cost. I agree with the first review. This should not be to difficult to fabricate myself. I'm looking at about $130 for the gas tubes and heat plates. A new grill could be purchased for a little more. Very unsatisfied.

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No mater if this Is perfect stainless or not they are Exactly the same as the OE for a fraction of the price. Nothing on the entire grill which is all stainless is non magnetic though it should be. Lowes stainless grills are cheep garbage they have even changed the name brand for that reson.

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though i was getting 4 of them 25.00 apiece hi way robbery 100.00 for four is crazy !!! do not Buy !!!

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Hard to find parts for my discontinued grill. Products were not as wide as OEM but work. easy to install.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Minden Grill Company MMR1000 30,000-BTU Master Grill, Red

Minden Grill Company MMR1000 30,000-BTU Master Grill, RedI received the product with the incorrect item inside the box. I ordered a red grill but there was a green one inside the box. The outside of the box indicated the item inside should be red, so this was obviously a packaging problem somewhere. I had little time for the exchange as I had ordered the grill for an upcoming party. When I called Amazon to discuss the issue, at first the customer service rep said that they could just ship out a replacement for us with quick delivery( I don;t remember if it was next day or 2 day delivery but it was a short period). Then she said no she could not do that because Amazon no longer stocks this product. Later the product manufacturer told me they just sent a huge shipment to Amazon for this product when I called about a question on the setup. When I asked the Amazon Customer Service Rep whether Amazon could arrange a shipment from one of the other online vendors that it advterises this product for on Amazon which indicated they had the item in stock, she said no. I had to explain myself several times before she understood my request. When it finally came down to it, she said they could make those arrangements but that she could not guarantee next day delivery...even though she never even contacted one of those vendors to ask if it was possible...Then she told me we would have to pay extra charges if we wanted the correction made with a quick shipment. I finally ran out of time to deal with the person on the phone and the incorrect item and decided to keep it. It was a very frustrating 30-45 minutes of my time with the customer service person who was a very bad listener, kept interrupting me and talking over me and was not willing to attempt to look for creative solutions to the problem. Putting the grill together was a moderately sized task. It was designed for everything to fit together precisely and if there are any deviations in the alignment or if the product is slightly bent in spots, as mine was, you have to try to bend the parts or redrill bigger holes... All in all it took about an hour and were unable to get at least one of the screws into the product ...The final product is great though. We use the grill at least 3 days a week and love it. It heats up very well and fast and it looks great. I would suggest one enhancement to the product, if the left and right 'side tables' could collapse down to the sides or tuck into the back somehow, it would be ideal for making it less obtrusive in smaller spaces like ours.

This is a copy of my review for the exact same GREEN model of this grill. For some reason they are not listed as one item with color choices so I have posted the review for the other colors, having actually purchased the Green model.

*****See Update Below******

Having now had this grill for over a year, I would describe it as a decent quality grill for a fair price. I use this grill frequently, probably twice a week or more, even in winter. If you are an occasional user, you may find this a more ideal product.

The Good Points-

1) It looks great and is perfect if you don't want and over testosteroned massive stainless grill on your property.

2) The quality and functionality is decent.

3) If you get a hold of a real person at Minden, they are very nice and will go out of their way to help you.

4) Heats up very quickly.

The Bad Points-

1) You MUST purchase separately the stainless steel grate. The included enameled grate will wear out in less than one season.

2) The wood handle will also become moldy in less than a season. I extended it's life by using some spray varnish on it, but I would still prefer the stainless steel one (which I've seen at Williams-Sonoma on a version of this grill that only they sell).

3) The spatter plates become quickly rusty. Minden was nice enough to send me (essentially for free) 3 stainless steel ones.

4) Some of the bolts which hold the unit together become rusty over time, they should be made of stainless steel, but they aren't.

5) The grill does not evenly heat, and has hot and cold spots, which over time if you understand where they are you can compensate for them.

They really have the makings of a great grill with some small modifications, I would encourage them to change some parts to stainless steel (described above) and attempt to resolve the unevenness of the heating surface.

******UPDATE April 8, 2012********

After having this grill for about two years, I sadly have to conclude that it's not something I would buy again.

The rust has continued to the point where critical functioning parts are failing. The bracket for the trough which supplies gas from burner to burner has failed, causing the trough to fall off. I've managed to stick it back using some rocks so I can still use the grill.

The hot and cold spot issue seems to have gotten worse, and it's also now hard for me to get the grill started without pressing the start button 10 or 15 times.

Additionally, the threaded plastic gas tank hookup broke in half, and I had to replace it with a new one.

After doing some math, I've concluded that the cost of ownership of this grill is simply too high.

At 479, lasting two years, means 249/year (this does not include the MANDATORY cost of buying the Stainless Steel Grate)

***Conclusion: I've pretty much settled on purchasing the American Outdoor Grill Model 25PC (with back burner). It's basically the same physical size, but at 1650 is considerable more expensive. However, nearly every part on the grill is guaranteed for 10 years, with some parts being guaranteed for longer. Even if one figures that the all stainless steel, made in America grill will last for 10 years, the cost of ownership per year is only $165.

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The Minden Grill is basic, but well designed and built to last. Assembly was easy, though having a helper around would be a good idea with the heavier components like the grill top. The grill heats quickly reaching about 550 in about 10 minutes. Temperature control is effective and simple. I like the modular approach to accessories. So far cleanup has been a snap. It is a relatively compact grill with clean lines. It continues to exceed my expectations and represents a real value in quality grills at its price point.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

All-Clad Panini Set with Lid

All-Clad Panini Set with Lida Panini press that can be used for other chores. The pan with the ridges can be used for a steak grill and the weight can be used for a bacon press.

nice looking. Easier to clean and easier to store than an electric panini maker. We love it.

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This is a very useful pan for grilling sandwiches, vegetables, meat, or fish. It has a non-stick coating, so it requires little or no oil. It comes with a heavy weight press which ensures good contact between your food and the bottom of the pan, making the food cook fast and evenly. I much prefer grilled sandwiches cooked with this pan because they come out crispy with well-melted cheese, rather than oily and still only partially cooked as they did in my old frying pan. Note that although this pan bears the "All Clad" label, it is made in China. The red apron is nice, too.

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this product has everything you would expect from an all clad product, a-one quality. i would just of liked the pan to be a bit larger but i can live with it.

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Typical high quality All Clad product but unfortunately it does not work on my induction cooktop.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Music City Metals 54193 Stamped Porcelain Steel Cooking Grid Replacement for Select Brinkmann Gas G

Music City Metals 54193 Stamped Porcelain Steel Cooking Grid Replacement for Select Brinkmann Gas Grill Models, Set of 3Purchased this item a little over a month ago. The steel on this product is very thin. After using the grill 10 times the grates have warped. Now it is outside the return window have have a piece of junk to deal with and still will have to buy more grates. Don't waste you money you would better off buying cheep universal grates at a big box store.

They fit on the brinkman grill. I wish they were better quality. They are the same ones the grill came with and they only lasted 2 seasons.

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The grates have touch up paint spots, at least 10, where the finish was bad / pitted. I will be lucky if they last a few months.

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Not heavy duty, but exact duplicate of the original item. It was an exact fit. Used them the first time this weekend. They were great.

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Keeping a nice grill in Central Florida means either buying a new one every two years or rebuilding the one you have.

Even keeping the grill covered and under cover does not keep the internals from rusting. Grill advertisements can use terms such as porcelain coated cast iron, but cast iron will eventually rust. My grill was so bad I was afraid to cook on it but it is a nice large grill and the body is in great shape. I ordered these cooking grids and they are exactly as the originals on my Grill Master. The Amazon price was the best I could find. I also replaced the cross over bars and burner covers. My grill looks great and I did it for less that $100.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Bradley Smoker Bisquettes, 48 Pack (Choose Flavor)

Bradley Hickory Bisquettes 48 packI bought the Bradley Smoker as a present for my self after paying off a debt. I was saddened to learn the Bradley smoker doesn't come with "token" bisquettes.... I didn't know what to get so I bought the "Bradley Special Blend" I read the Bradley recipe for Pork Roast... I did what needed to be done the day before... I got up at 1:30 AM and started smoking a 10 lb Pork Roast. 12 short hours later I became what is now known as A GOD AMONG lesser MEN. I proved it was not a flake when I made smoked Turkey Legs and fed them to folks who don't like Turkey Legs. I was harassed for days until I agreed to make MORE SMOKED TURKEY LEGS for folks who don't like Turkey Legs. And the Brisket! Men fall to their knees in awe and women plant flowers where ever I intend to walk to soften the blow of my steps because of how incredibly awesome the Brisket turned out!

I took all the credit, but the "Bradley Special Blend" is what did all the heavy lifting.

Thanks to the "Bradley Special Blend" I can now walk down the isles at the local Wal Mart where Men hide their faces in shame and women offer to pick out my produce.

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In all due honesty... the "Bradley Special Blend" is a very nice general purpose blend that goes pretty well with everything. I have done loads of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, goat, and even bass and crapie. I always keep it on hand for when their isn't enough Apple to do this, or Hickory to do that... I'm not kidding, it's the Get The JOB Done Blend in my house and NO ONE ever complains.

And that is a Fact!

We used the Bradley Hickory Bisquettes to smoke two chickens in our new Bradley Smoker, Stainless Steel. It was the first time we had used our smoker and the chickens that we smoked tasted amazing. The bisquettes gave a lot of smoke flavor and worked totally up to our expectations. Great product!

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I love the flavor they impart into anything I've smoked in my new Bradley original Smoker. I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

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Bradley makes a popular line of rack smokers that require these disks of chopped and pressed hardwoods for use in their smoke generators. Disks come in a variety of wood mixes or "flavors" including hickory and alder and this "special blend." I have used several "flavors" in smoking ribs, bacon slabs and hams and they all work well. My favorite for versatility is "special blend." It produces a lighter smoke taste than the hickory but is a bit more assertive than apple wood. Rather than keeping a variety of these packets on hand, I prefer to go with this one.

As a moderate practitioner of home smoking meats, I find the 48-count packaging works best for me. As long as I am paying for shipping and handling, I feel I need to order enough product to last a while. Smoking any cut will require from 4-6 bisquettes and larger cuts or a heavier smoked flavor will require even more of them. On the other hand, the binding agent that holds the wood chips together seems to break down after several months, even in pantry storage. Since the bisquettes are fed into the smoke generator by a pusher, the disks need to stay together while they sit in the feeder tube and while they are pushed to the ignition source.

The chips do a good job of smoldering evenly and completely and the binder agent does not seem to leave any taste or aroma of its own. Given Bradley's system, this is a necessary product and it works very well.

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I love the Bradley smoker and these little bisquettes it uses. It is so easy to use. We've used the mesquite and pork and chicken. It's all turned out great.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok

Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet WokI've done a fair amount of stirfry over the years, and for a long time had a professional level one similar to this Breville. Once it died, I did not get another, and anytime I tried to do stirfry on the oven it was a disaster. Even a new pretty powerful $800 gas oven did NOT get the on-the-stove pan hot enough. I would end up 'stewing' the food, and it bore little resemblance to my stirfry's of the past.

I was VERY impressed with the excellent instructions that are provided in the book this comes with. I studied all their tips for an hour, and was amazed at the things I did NOT know, or had forgotten. Someone who never stirfried before could get first rate results by studying just a few pages. Little things are important I used to just turn it on, and throw in the oil and wait for it to get hot. WRONG! You are supposed to turn it on EMPTY, let it get VERY hot, and only then put in the oil. And I realized I had started to get lazy, and was not doing smaller batches of items at a time, which does end up with better results.

If I need to get things out of the pan, I just hold a big bowl or plastic container next to it, and slide stuff up the side and out or I just tip it up and dump it on a plate. Although it is good to know that once every few months I could actually take it apart for an old-fashioned cleaning, all you really need to do is wipe it out with a sponge. The non-stick surface is fantastic. The temperature dial is excellent, and it comes with the most heavy duty cord you ever saw!

Stir-fry is my teenaged son's favorite meal, and without a good wok, I hardly ever cooked it for him. Now when I tell him we're having stir-fry, he's thrilled. Remember this thing would be good for a lot more than just stirfry too. I was amazed that it could slow cook as well. I can make beef stew a one pot dish. Can't wait to try it out on tempura, which it will also be great for! There are also a lot of great recipes in the book.

I bought this wok based on the reviews posted here. I have to say that I agree that it gets really hot and I am amazed at how well it performs. That being said, I have noticed that the non-stick surface has a lot of surface scratches and I use a plastic spatula. Yesterday, I made Beef Lo Mein and the pan was just as great as beforehand. However, upon washing it up in the sink, I noticed that a piece of the non-stick had peeled off. My experience with that coating suggests that this will continue to occur as I use the appliance more often. This is very disappointing as this is the best performing wok that I have ever used. I'm crossing my fingers hoping that the non-stick won't continue to peel. That would certainly betray the overall performance of an otherwise excellent appliance

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Solid, heavy gage construction cooks evenly. See-through lid is equally thick, which is good because it retains heat and doesn't cause steam condensation as as most others do.

It appears non-stick coating will last -again, because heavier construction dissipates heat and won't sear the surface. Time will tell.

Would be great if base could be removed without turning over. Removing contents to a bowl for serving can be a trick. Removal for cleaning is good.

Size is smaller than Maxim? that I had previously. Not that the larger size is needed for large amounts (wok cooking tends to boil or steam large amounts instead of searing the food; rather, a larger size would make stirring easier.

Would have gotten 5 stars if larger and base were removable while cooking.

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This electric wok is fantastic. Just disregard all you've heard about how electric woks don't match up. The Breville EW30XL is different and it rates 5 stars by many people for good reasons. This wok is extremely well made and should last a lifetime. It gets so hot on the highest setting, that it melted the end of a plastic wok turner I purchased to use with it (use good quality hardwood and toss quickly). It's non-stick coating is there to stay and because of it, you use less or even no oil (be sure to use appropriate oils). Peanut oil is a perfect choice. This is a high quality wok that you will enjoy for years to come.

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I had originally purchased a Rival stainless W73 wok about 11 months ago. The legs loosened and the plastic BB bumps that sit in holes broke off. Those plastic bumps prevent the legs from turning. My wife was last stir frying with it sitting on a measuring cup. I love strir fry and knew that if that continued she would not want to use it so I called the company and their customer service responded by emailing me only one sentence. We have no more legs. To simply state that I was ticked is an understatement. I then read the above reviews on the Breville so I ordered one. I was impressed by the weight and the well thought about design and quality. It is not a light weight by no means. I used the Braise setting tonight and it seared the chicken immediately. I like the selector on the lid for the vent so I can steam vegetables and then after serving I can open the vent and put the lid back on to keep them warm and prevent further steaming. I liked the temp selector how it locks in when you plug it into the wok and then you grasp the side lever on the selector when you go to pull it out and it releases. The big knob on the bottom turns to remove the fry bowl to wash it. To put it back you simply set the temp plug housing into a cradle and then reach underneath to lock it. I also noted that because of the bowl shape I can put my serving plate against the outside of the wok and then drag the stir fry up the inside until it lands on the server plate. No spills and no picking up and tipping. I used very little peanut oil and it cleaned up great with a sponge. I'm already planning the next dish from my Madame Wong's Long-Life cookbook.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Berghoff Geminis 33-Piece BBQ Set In Case

Berghoff Geminis 33-Piece BBQ Set In CaseIt's the perfect size, the Berghoff Geminis 33-Piece BBQ Set, it's the perfect size to carry around, but it is also just big enough to really be impressive to all the guys. People look at it and the girls get quiet and the guys always let out a "oooh" the first time they see it. It's sturdy, durable and allows for some serious versatility on the grill. Like I said, it's perfect.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Nordic Ware 365 Indoor/Outdoor Chicken Leg Griller and Jalapeno Roaster

Nordic Ware 365 Indoor/Outdoor Chicken Leg Griller and Jalapeno RoasterI used the rack to smoke 17 chicken legs. With the fire and wood chips on one side of the grill and the rack of chicken legs on the other, they turn out great. My grandkids love the taste and before they went home, I had no chicken legs left. The rack keeps the legs suspended off the grill grade and keeps the moisture and flavor in the chicken. Very easy to clean after use.

This griller really works no need to be constantly "turning" chicken legs. Clean up is a snap. Recommend +++

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This works great for stuffed Jalapeno peppers. Need to have the large size though as small ones slip through the holes. Easy, easy clean up which is great as we use cheese in the stuffing or barbeque sauce on chicken legs. I use it in the oven or on the grill.

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I have made both chicken legs and jalapeno peppers in this and both work very well. The nonstick coating Makes cleanup a breeze. Very well constructed and well worth the price.

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The item was received in excellent condition and was very handy to use on our gas grill for the first time.

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Friday, August 9, 2013

Vornado 630B Whole Room Air Circulator

Vornado 630B Whole Room Air CirculatorI'm very familiar with Vornado products and have been using one of their room humidifiers and one of their quiet room heaters for 5 years or more. Vornado is a manufacturer that designs and renders things the right way. The Vornado 630B 3 Speed Mid Size Air Circulator does the work of much larger fans but with a minimum of noise. I know this to be a fact since a short time ago my wife bought two other well known fans at a local store and brought them home. The vornado moves as much air as the other brands Large "Industrial" use fan and obviously at a much quieterlevel. I literally had to turn on the "closed captioning" on my tv when the other brand was running in the farthest back room! And obviously not enjoying much of the fan effect from so far away. The Vornado sits slightly to one side of our entertainment center and about 6 feet away from the user. You can use it on low and it's whisper quiet with a nice directed air pattern. The Vornado 630B 3 Speed Mid Size Air Circulator is adjustable of course, not only three different speeds but it can be aimed in a very wide range of direction including straight up for general room circulation. There are no knobs to tighten and you can accomplish the easy adjustment with a gentle push or pull in the direction needed. The fan is also easily cleaned of dust since the blade cover comes off the fins can be wiped down with just a damp cloth, cover replaces easily without tools and after plugging back in , you're up and running quickly.

I also found that the price was just a few dollars difference from the less versatile fan and the Vornado that is ideal. That to me more than justifies the price. We took the other fan back and have happily been using our Vornado product since.

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I really liked it at first.

Talk about moving some air. Worked great for a bit, then the rattling started. First only on the highest setting, then eventually made it down to the lowest. It started out as a vibration then became an off beat clicking. Seems to come from the motor or near it. Drove my wife crazy, light sleeper.

So I exchanged it, and it worked great for a time. Then it started to vibrate, and eventually the same clicking. Frustrated, I went to a local store this time, instead of exchanging it online again and bought a different vornado model. Worked great at first, then after a few days developed the clicking sound again. It isn't the blade hitting anything, if I had my guess I would guess the powerful motor throwing something balance.

Bought that back to the store, exchange. Fourth unit now, quiet stable, I was finally happy. What a great fan.

Last night it started again, all I could do is groan. click, click..space.. click..click..click.. Ack.

Brought it back..

I won't give it less than three stars, the clicking can be lived with. It is pronounced and not timed so it stands out. Not good for a light sleeper but if you can live through offbeat sounds, your good. Other than that, seems solid.

Too bad, I read so many good things about Vornado, I was pumped to get a high quality fan and was willing to pay. They start out really quiet, so if you can get it to stay that way, you will be happy.

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I do not have AC and was looking for a fan that circulated air better than the standard fan. After testing out a few models, I found that this model of the Vornado produced a noticeably cooler room. I like the slowest speed in that it is very quiet and hardly noticeable.

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This fan is great! I bought it for my daughter's un-airconditioned college dorm room that was sweltering in September in the Southern U.S. This fan can really move the air and it is really quiet for sleeping. The competitive brands can't touch it. Don't buy an imitation. This is the real deal and worth every penny!

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I am now on my fourth Vornado brand fan in the house I have had them for nearly 10 years, and have found them to be long-term reliable and probably the best fans I've ever owned.

Vornado makes quite a variety of fans, ranging from industrial models that you can put in a garage (which I have), down to smaller kitchen fans that are a bit louder but still put out just as much airflow as the more powerful models.

Two of my Vornado fans have run 24 hours a day for more than 3 years, with regular cleaning of the grill and air intake. So as far as brand value and quality, you can't get much better.

This specific 630B 3-speed fan is one of their mid-size models. It sits firmly on the floor with a large base, and the control knob is conveniently located on the side of base to fan arm. There are only three speed levels on this fan, vs. some of their other models that feature a steady dial giving you complete flexibility from off to high.

If I had to give this fan a "noise rating" the low setting is completely unnoticeable after a few minutes and blends into the background this is the setting I leave it on 24-hours a day. But if you want to move air rapidly, just move it up to medium or high and the noise level increases moderately (but I don't leave it on that setting after I have the temp where I want it).

For home use I recommend pointing this fan into areas where the a/c or furnace might not have the best coverage. You can save a lot of energy in heating/cooling your home due to the distance these fans can move air. Down a long hallway you can feel a strong blast of wind from this fan even on the lowest setting.

Highly recommended don't be afraid of the price, because you're going to have this fan for a long time to come with minimal cleaning. Snapping the front and back grill off is easy, and you can just vacuum out the dust that will gather after prolonged use. All four of my Vornados have lasted a minimum of 4 years with almost constant use, even in very dusty (garage) conditions.

Enjoy your new fan!