Sandwich Maker

We use this to make burritos, it works great! :) Also would work well for grilled cheese and the like :)

Used it only twice so far, so treat it as initial feel. But though that's the case, don't want hold on to feedback. Simply great! It is efficient, and roasts the bread not too light, not too brown or black. That resulted into a great taste for sandwiches (not to take away my wife's credit for making tasty fillings :) ).

Now, we are planning to have frequent lunches and dinners on sandwiches, breakfasts are given!!

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Makes great sandwiches, wife makes toasted peanut/jelly in it and said they are super. No butter or spray needed. Was worth every penny. The spot to stash the cord away is very nice, don't have to wrap it around the device and hope it stays.

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I bought this for parents in law and they simply loved it. It's very easy to use and clean and also its a non stick based. Sometimes you just need a cheap but good product for your relatives. I bought this little over month ago and it does the job really well.

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The issues I have with this unit are true of most of the similar products so not really a reflection on the product itself. That said, the closing clip is flimsy and will be lucky to last a week without breaking and an on-off switch would be nice. It does the job though.

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Casa Moda S'Mores Maker with Ceramic Round Tray

Scientific Utility Brands International, Inc. makes the right size chafing fuel for your S'mores. Item #MF003 3 pack 1 hour burn. Product is called Magic Flame.

They have retailers such as ACE Hardware and Meijer Supermarket (Housewares dept) to name a few that carries the Magic Flame item # MF003.

Web Site: www.scientificutility.com

You can probably live your entire life and never have an acute need for a Casa Moda S'mores maker. Given a choice, I'd rather go outside and do up the marshmallows on sticks by a campfire (no sticky clean-up!), but for those instances when you've got a bunch of kids together for a sleepover or something this little gadget is great.

Quality wise, it is assembled from heavy ceramic that should be durable and from which it is a cinch to clean off the aforementioned sticky marshmallow and chocolate mess. The metal grill and internal burner are a bit more difficult to scrub, however.

The 2.6 oz. fuel cans are difficult to find (thanks to the reviewer that helped out on this one) but in a pinch I used a tablespoon of Sterno from a 7oz can scooped into a little steel cup, which I placed in the burner. Worked great!

The kids *love* this thing, just be sure to supervise them when they are using it, as burning marshmallows are a definite fire hazard!

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So you probably don't need this to make smores but what do you buy a 10 year old???? She loves smores and it is a cute set up for sleepover parties. It has a space for all the makings and it keeps the flame a little safer enclosed in a little burner. We love it. Make sure mom or dad are there to help and watch out for those flaming marshmellows!

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Great for college kids. 2.6 pz chafing fuel is sold at Kroger under the brand name of sterno. I was in the household items.

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I recieved this for a christmas present and opened it right up. The design is fair. The sterno container that I purchased did not fit in the holder that was included. I traveled to 13 stores to see if they carried the smaller 2.6 oz cans to no avial. The flame was not as big as I had hoped, since the product display shows everyone can toast at once. I did end up using the adaptor top as reccomended and the flame is so condenced that only 1 or 2 people can toast at once. Very sad:( ... Best thing about it is that I am the only one that has one, so everyone hangs out at my place a little more.

HomArt Large Decorative Map Paris Matches

I love decorative matches! This one has a cute box. I actually bought it to put with a candle for a gift so I was a little disappointed to find the box had been bent a little in transit. Nothing too bad, it worked for the gift, but I wish it had been packaged more carefully.

Kalorik Stainless Steel Rotisserie

Pros:

1. This thing is FAST if you cook on high setting. I had a 4.5lb chicken done in 30 minutes. It will take some experimentation to get the timing just right to allow the skin to brown well as the meat is getting done. For example, the manual says 15 mins/lb for chicken, first half on high, second on low. Don't believe it. You'll probably do better with 15-20 minutes on high and another 10-20 minutes on low on low for a chicken under 5 lbs.

2. The chickens I've cooked so far come out juicy and tender, and very flavorful even with little seasoning.

3. Good value for the price paid, which was nowhere near MSRP.

4. Cleanup is relatively easy so far. Use plenty of cooking spray and don't cook foods with sticky marinade and you'll probably be fine. Dry rubs and injected marinades will work best.

5. Includes skewers for kebabs, hotdogs, etc., and you can also cook roasts, although you'll have a hole down the middle.

Cons:

1. It's hard to get the skin to brown evenly probably due to point two, below. There are three U-shaped heating elements (plus the center element which can be turned off for roasts) which turn on and off in sequence around the sides, and the radiant heat isn't even. I've compensated for this somewhat by manually rotating the chicken once partway through cooking to get a more even browning.

2. It's not a rotisserie, as another reviewer noted, so if you require one, look elsewhere. The heat rotates around the chicken as opposed to the chicken rotating. This means you won't get the same effect of the hot fats moisturizing and crisping on the skin as the chicken rotates. They just drain into the drip pan. The skin still crisps, but it's not quite the same.

3. It's pretty big on the counter.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with this appliance.

**Edit 2/19/11**

As noted by an anonymous or unfortunately named reviewer who believes everyone who disagrees with him is a shill, it can be hard to get the bottom drip pan out cleanly when removing food. This is because the pan fits too tightly around the center heating element. The problem can be avoided by being careful, or possibly widening the opening for the element. It's still four stars for me because it's fast and if you use it correctly, it produces good results.

**Edit 2/28/11**

Ok, with a pair of pliers and a little thought, this thing works much better. I compressed the upper arms of the drip pan that cover the heating element so the separate center heating element cover didn't fit so snugly, and also slightly widened the hole the element passes through in the bottom of the pan. This took maybe ten minutes. Now, when I lift out food using the provided hook, the food and stand lift out, leaving the drip pan in place as intended. Then I can pull the drip pan out separately after it's cooled.

I just cooked a pork loin roast with the center element on (and the oven on High) for about 12 minutes, then off for the rest of the cooking time on low, and it was perfect.

This is not the appliance for you if you want a "set and forget" oven, but it's fast and it will do a good job if your experience in cooking goes beyond the microwave.

This is my 4th type of rotisserie and I think I prefer it to the others that I have owned. You need to remember to reduce the heat when you're fixing chicken. I forgot and it came out to dry, so I made soup. I would purchase it again. There is no rotation, therefore it is very quiet.

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During our first use we noticed that the platform does not rotate. We thought it may not work . Then we saw the elements rotating. What a great idea. The chicken cooked perfectly. We really like it !

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My first review was very negative and I have since changed my mind regarding this product. Once I used it a few times I realize how wonderful it really is. I had a whole different picture of a rotisserie in my head, like the ones in the supermarkets. This one is absolutely great.Because it doesn't revolve around the food but rather the heating elements go off and on and in effect is the same thing but absolutely quiet. Pretty soon the aroma starts coming from it and then the whole place smells like wonderful food. It's easy to clean and takes up little space and I have a small kitchen. I plan on using it a lot this summer but so far my favorite is chicken. You can brine the chicken and then put a rub on it and oh so good.

Try it, you will love it.

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This product sits pretty large on the kitchen counter. My chicken did not cook as fast as everyone claimed (30 mins). I had a 4 lbs chicken and it took a little over 1.5 hour on high to cook fully. I think two things this item can improve on are: 1) it doesn't rotate so it shouldn't called it a rotisserie. 2) there are 3 heat wires that only 2 gets turn on at one time. It switches and the other 2 gets turned on. What ended up happening is that for whatever reasons, the chicken doesn't cooked evenly. I've tried it twice and I still haven't managed to master this yet.

Overall, I do like this product. I like the fact that I can add different seasoning, push a button or two and let it cook.

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Dimplex BBQ-SKILLET Cast Iron Skillet for Grilling

The grill heats very well, the grill does not impart any grilled flavor to the meat, items placed on grill should not be too thick and not crowded on grill. The grill is easy to clean and for an electric type grill exceeds expectations.

Global Sun Oven® - World's Best Solar Oven

Global Solar Oven: I have baked cakes and bread so far. Everything has been done to perfection. Much easier than a conventional oven, and results are better. Only regret is that I waited so long to purchase one. Preheats much faster than a conventional oven, bakes evenly, and is close to normal cooking times. Well worth it !!

Works well, have reached 400 degrees on an April day in central AZ @ 5500 feet elevation, full sun.

You'll want to 'dry run' it in full-sun conditions 3 or 4 times before using it with food; as the enamel/paint they use to coat the interior bleeds into the food taste the first few uses.

Highly recommend, will purchase 2 more for family members.

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I have two of these ovens (one for two years) and use them year round. They are like using an oven or a slow cooker. They are well made and are easy to use. The only thing you can't do in them is deep fry.

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We are going to bake something every day now with no more worrying about how much electricity our electric oven is sucking up.

I just talked with the manufacturer because I was only hitting 250 degrees and he told me how to line it up to the sun to hit 350 degrees (basically you make sure the wood edge near the handle plumbs down to its own shadow when you are looking straight down). I had the angle too high and he said most people go too steep (about 2 clicks too steep) and not too shallow. You can maintain a full 325-350 by tracking the sun every half hour.

He had a few other tips: 1. Spray some water on the top of bread so it will brown in addition to cooking. 2.Every time you open the lid the temp drops about 25 degrees and will recover in a few minutes, so don't open the door too often. 3.You can put a frozen chicken inside at 8am, aim it to where the sun will be at noon, and feast when you get home. 4.Cook things in dark enamel (available at Target) or cover with a dark cotton cloth. 5.Cover or bring inside when not using to save cleaning time.

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Nov 18,2011. 70* est-Tenn. Having pre-cleaned the sun oven earlier. At 11:30am started pre heating oven. 360* by 12:10pm. Put in biscuits for 30 minutes. Cooked un-covered. Really nice. Soft,Moist. No plastic taste! Now that I know how it works, I will take the time to make some bread, to put in the Sun Oven. Very Nice Product. Mark

Harold Import 43202 "CAST IRON" BACON PRESS

Not really rocket science, its a bacon press. The design on the bottom really makes it stand out from all the other ones but they really all so work the same. I wish it was a little bit bigger longer though.

Great for Bacon, Burgers, or steak. I haven't tried using it as a pannini press yet but the pig design would look neat in bread.

I don't even think we've used it for bacon yet, but it's GREAT for grilled cheese, hot dogs, sandwiches that need a little weight, etc.

Cleans up quickly, great price, arrived promptly, can't miss with this one!

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Had aslways wanted one and found this one online. Works very well but it would be better if it were larger. it doesn't even cover two full size strips of bacon until they have been cooking for awhile.

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I have been meaning to get s bacon press for some time. then I saw a story somewhere how cooking is so much better with a press, that I had to get one. Love it and also use it when I make grilled cheese sandwiches. Good product. Not made of anything that will brake. Very good

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West Bend 6113 Nonstick Countertop Grill and Panini Press

This lil panini press definitely gets the job done. It upgrades my boring sandwiches into hot little morsels from heaven. But it is very far from perfect. On taking it out of the box, I couldn't tell if it had been used or made in the most crazy, destructive, dysfunctional factory in the world. It had quite a few little dings and scratches on the plastic handles. It is so disappointing to wait for something to come in the mail, get excited about it and have it come out of the box looking like someone else returned it the day before they sent it out to me. Luckily, the grey "stainless steel" surface was fine and still protected in factory plastic. I'd been craving a panini for a week and didn't feel like dropping another 10$ at the cafe down the street, so I bit the bullet, washed it VERY thoroughly and it's now sitting on my counter. One of the reasons I gravitated towards this model was the price and that is advertised as having a floating hinge, which in my understanding, means that the top lid comes down directly on top of the sandwich, ie like a press should, and would not come down at any kind of angle like the George Forman grill. There is a slight swivel, but all in all, it comes down at an angle and depending on how tall the sandwich is, pushes the contents off. If I had seen this product before purchase, I probably would've just picked up a George Forman grill of the same size for half the price. The only differences, in my opinion, are that it looks better sitting on the counter than a Forman grill and the way this grill can open flat (for flat grilling on both the top and bottom grill) . But it is a feature I haven't used and probably won't ever use. Bottom line, I think this model is a glorified and overpriced George Forman Grill, and if I could do it again, I would either buy the George Forman Grill or spend double than what I spent to get a better product.

I ordered this to replace an older George Foreman grill. I could not be happier with this product. This is so much more than just a great panini press. I have used it to grill chicken breasts, pprk chops, burgers, et.. This is a great alternative to using my outdoor grill during the winter months. It heats up quickly, cooks evenly and, best of all, the removable plates make cleaning so much easier than what I had before.

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I bought this on sale at TJ Maxx (the only one I ever saw there) for only $24.00.) At that price, I had to try it, and am I glad I did! I pre-seasoned the grill with a bit of olive oil on a paper towel, wiping off the excess. I have used it about 10 times since and have had absolutely no problems with cleaning or grilling, tho' thus far I have only made sandwiches. When I am finished and while the grill is still hot, I simply take a piece of paper towel and wipe off the griddle. Even melted cheese comes right off, and it takes me less than a minute to have the whole thing spotless again. And no, I do not butter the bread, or use any additional oil, which is another great thing....no added grease!) I have never even had to remove the plates for cleaning. I loved the hinged lid; it makes it very easy to put a fat sandwich on and have the whole thing compressed nicely. I use thick cheese, and it melts easily and evenly. This is such a snap to use I keep it on my counter, even tho' I tend to like the uncluttered look. I would highly recommend this machine. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of more expensive machines (such as temperature controls) but I find that I don't need them. If you are looking for a panini machine to make panini, and not looking for a one machine does everything kind of appliance, I can't imagine that you won't be thrilled with this. It's sure got me hooked on hot sandwiches, especially with cold weather just around the corner.

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Somehow I thought the top part of this unit would rotate just a bit so it would lay flat on top of the sandwich I want to grill. But it doesn't. Anything more than about 1" has to be turned around halfway through to get the outside edges grilled as well as the original inside ones. It works well and the vendor was just fine but I am disappointed with it. Wish the top rotated more.

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I love how this grill opens up flat to two grilling surfaces for burgers, chicken or fish. It has a place for the fat to drain like a Foreman Grill only the clean up is much easier. I have enjoyed many panini sandwiches such as a tuna melt, chicken articoke spinach, and turkey BLT. They were all delicious and toasted to perfection. I found it was better to butter the bread first even though the intructions say you dont need to. I had trouble at first getting the top of the grill to lay flat on the entire piece of bread which left it mostly toasted on one side. But I use a hot pad to move and tilt the top grill at an angle so that it lays flat and toasts the bread evenly. The grills slide off easily when a button for each grill is pressed. The easy non-stick surface wipes clean. I dont regret purchasing this grill. It has been a fun tool in the kitchen.

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Charcoal Companion 17-Inch Flame Resistant Black BBQ or Oven Mitt

I got two of these "BBQ mitts" for my husband after he ruined one of my oven mitts handling a very hot cast iron skillet on the gas grill. That poor yellow mitt was scorched beyond belief. I figured black BBQ mitts would be perfect for him. They're longer than normal oven mitts, well constructed and fit great. Problem is, they fit ME. And I'm a woman. They are surprisingly narrow across the knuckle area. My husband will never be able to get his hands in those things. So these will be perfect for you if have trouble with normal mitts being way too big. Keep looking if you're shopping for a man!

I had been searching for a BBQ mitt that was of this material type. All I found were mitts made of silicon or similar materials, or the mitt did not provide sufficient coverage on my arm. This is just what I was looking for and American made too!!!! Thank you

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Using this mitt makes me fearless in baking. It is long enough to protect my arms when I reach into the oven and it is the most heat-proof oven mitt I have ever had. It has seen some hard use in the 8 weeks I've owned it and has been through the washing machine 3 times, but it shows no signs of wear at all. It is all I need in an oven mitt.

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I first bought this 1 year ago and loved it. It was heavy duty. I just clicked on my old order and went to buy it again. What came in the mail this time is terrible. It is a bad "Made in China" knockoff. The 1st one was made in America. The Chinese version is thin and worthless. I will be returning it.

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Terrible. I ordered because of the length of the mitt (I often burn my forearms on the upper oven rack). I used the mitt once (and note, it's not a pair, just one). I took a cookie sheet out of a 350-degree oven, and felt the heat immediately through the mitt; it offered virtually no protection, compared to my 10-year old mitts that at least allow me to carry a cookie sheet across the kitchen before I can feel any warmth through the mitt. I'll keep using the old, frayed mitts for now & keep looking for a better replacement.

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CG CabCool902 Dual 92mm Fan Cooling kit w/Preset Thermal Controller for Cabinet/Home Theaters

I got a new PS3 and my media cabinet was getting too hot with the PS3 and my Bose home theatre system in, so I got this fan and cut out a hole in the back of the cabinet and installed it. My only concern was that it was going to be too noisy and that wasn't the case, the fan turned out to be very quiet. It comes with a thermostat and turns on when the it reaches a preset temperature, and then it goes off when it the temperature cools down. So in short this is the perfect solution if you have a closed media cabinet.

Works great in the hard wood entertainment center I built. The fans work perfectly maintaining temperature in the enclosed cabinet. The fans have been surprising quiet. After 6 months of use; still very happy.

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Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Long Wire Handle - Tougher than Brass or Nylon - Fath

My Alpha Grillers brush was a quality purchase! I bought this one after a previous brush failed to do the job and the difference between Alpha Grillers and the other brush was pronounced. It's very strong and cleans quickly and effectively. I like that it is slightly shorter at 18 inches compared to 21 inches long which makes it much easier to handle in my opinion. I also appreciate the sturdiness of the bristles (they don't bend) and the ease with which the brush can be cleaned under hot water. After using the Alpha Grillers brush, my barbeque honestly looked the cleanest it has since I first used it two years ago.

I felt very appreciated as a paying customer by the Alpha Grillers team. They sent me a free e-book with recipes, a series of general barbeque tips and a one year money back guarantee. You can tell these guys care about barbeques and that means they care about their customers too. I'm a tough marker but I give Alpha Grillers a solid 5/5.

This is hands down the best grill brush I have ever owned. I loved the bonus cookbook that was included from the seller's website, as well as the follow up emails with even more tips. Great product and superior service.

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My Grill Brush arrived earlier than I expected and on time for the big weekend out-back grill. Cleaned up with ease and used a bucket of water as directed to keep it wet when the grill was hot. Cleaned it up in half the time of my old block cleaner (Horrible). So I would recommend this to anyone and also would mention that the e-book was full of recipes I want to try.

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My dad grills all the time and was just complaining about his

old grill brush. How it was getting rusty and bending the bristles on

it even though he takes good care of it. I know he's going to like this

one much better!

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I got this as a birthday gift for my brother-in-law. He is always grilling but not always great on cleaning his grill.

This is a really great product! It is really sturdy, made for this job and will last a long time. It is going to be a lot better than what he has been using to clean his grill.

I can't wait to see it in action (and how clean that grill is)! Will keep you posted after I see it in action.