Scanpan Classic Double-Burner Grill Griddle

Scanpan'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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Linden Sweden Crushgrind Tulip Spice Grinder

**UPDATE Mar 25, 2012: I found a spice grinder here on Amazon that does flax seeds: Krups 203-42 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel blades, Black. If you're looking for a good flax seed grinder, take a look at my review of the Krups grinder.**

I purchased this grinder specifically to grind flax seeds two tablespoons at a time. It works... if you've got all day. I put two tablespoons of fresh flax seed into the grinder and twisted...and twisted....and twisted... After about a minute of grinding I had a litte bit of flax seed dust. So I tried grinding with various coarseness settings. Same result: very few of the seeds were ground. Desiring to be "fair", I filled the grinder with as much seed as it could hold, thinking the added weight of seeds would push the others into the grinding wheels to produce more ground product faster. Nope. This grinder still produced little product for the effort. Finally, I decided to stand there and grind away for as long as it takes to get my two tablespoons of ground flax seed. My wrists began to ache after 3 or 4 minutes and I still didn't have quite the two tablespoons full, but it was enough to get on with breakfast.

Out of curiosity, I put some sea salt rocks in this grinder and wow! It grinds sea salt like a champ. Then I put some peppercorns in this grinder and wow again! It's great with peppercorns, too. I wish I'd known this before I bought the two expensive salt and pepper mills I already own.

With my curiosity now out of control, I broke a couple of cinnamon sticks into shorter pieces and popped them into this grinder. it works well enough for those rare occasions that I need freshly ground cinnamon. Wanting to be thorough, I covered a couple of sticks of cinnamon with a paper towel and crushed them with two or three whacks of a hammer (a meat tenderizer would work, too) and put the pieces into this grinder. Phenomenal! It did a great job of grinding crushed cinnamon sticks.

Summary: If flax seed is what you want to grind, don't buy this grinder unless you have plenty of time and strong wrists. If you're looking for something that looks great on the casual dining table and happens to do a great job of grinding salt rocks, peppercorns, and crushed cinnamon sticks at a great price, buy this grinder. I wanted to give zero stars to this grinder because it does a terrible job of grinding flax seeds. But because it does a great job grinding salt, pepper, and cinnamon AND is reasonbly priced, I give it 5 stars and plan to buy two more.

This is a nice spice grinder to keep on your counter. I have only used it for cumin seeds so far and it is fantastic for that. You will never buy pre-ground cumin again. It does require a lot more turning that you would expect (maybe 40 turns for a 1/4 teaspoon), but it's worth it for freshly ground spices.

24Apr2012 I am removing a star because the number of turns required for grinding is just too high. I ended up replacing this with an OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill that has a crank.

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I purchased the mill to use for grinding flax seeds. While it does an excellent job, I gave it 4 starts because it is impractical for this use. It takes about a minute to get a teaspoonful of flax seeds ground up, so it's useless for those wanting to grind the daily recommended amount of 2 tablespoonfuls. I tested it on peppercorns, red pepper flakes and dried basil, and was very impressed by the result.

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great little grinder for salt or whatever. this design is just better and this is a well made example of that design.

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This is a splendid little grinder. I'm up to three of them one for sea salt, one for mixed peppercorns, and one for a favorite herb blend. I'm considering adding a couple more for dried chipotles and smoked salt. Absolutely no complaints, a terrific product. Very easy to use and clean, and I like red. ;-)

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Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Griddle Pan

I purchased this Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Round Griddle Pan along with the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Round Grill Pan and cannot be happier. We use this pan for everything: eggs, bacon, French toast, pancakes, vegetables, dumplings (pot stickers), I even made a batch of one-pan brownies (preparing the recipe in the pan on the stove, then sticking the pan in the oven to bake) and they came out great!

The main points for this pan are:

* Nonstick (I mean REALLY nonstick)

* Oven-safe

* Easy to clean

* Handle stays cool while cooking (except when used in the oven)

* Large size with steep sides allows for cooking almost anything but crepes

At around $50 (I paid $100 for the set of two pans) this pan is an incredible bargain. It outperforms every nonstick pan I've used in the past, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys stove-top cooking. Even if the only time you use a frying pan is for bacon and eggs in the morning, you will fall in love with Calphalon's Unison nonstick coating.

Note: As with any nonstick cookware, avoid using metal cooking utensils. I bought a heat-resistant silicone-coated spatula and set of tongs and they work perfect.

This is a perfect pan for what I feel it was designed for: eggs and pancakes! I can not imagine a more perfectly designed griddle. The new unison slide surface is truly amazing and does make pancakes and eggs easier than I've ever experienced. This pan is a fabulous value if you like to make breakfast items or other griddle items. I rarely use it during the week but it has made weekend breakfasts a snap for me. It heats evenly and quickly, requires little or no butter or oil, and cleans like a breeze. Since it's not for everything and has a large flat surface with space for up to 4 eggs at a time it's not for every kitchen. But if you have the space for it when you're not using it, boy it is fabulous. The handle Calphalon pans have is well-designed and what draws me to Calphalon before all-clad or other more expensive options.

Re: all Calphalon Unison... If you're considering All-Clad and have't felt the handle, I recommend you try their handles in person before going with All-Clad. I feel they are uncomfortable. I really love the shape of the Calphalon handle and very much dislike All-Clad's

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I have been using this pan at least twice a week for about 6 months. I have a smooth-top stove and this pan has warped so much that it is almost useless. At first it was a great pan. I used it to make pancakes, french toast, pork chops, cube steak etc and I was very pleased with the way it cooked food and cleaned up in the dishwasher. However, over time the pan no longer sits flat on the stove. Also, the nonstick lining is looking quite worn. I have used only nylon coated utensils. I am grateful I purchased this pan on sale. It is definitely not worth its full price.

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I received this pan as a Christmas gift. At first I loved the pan, but after a few weeks, the pan became warped such that it no longer sits flat on my glass, radiant stove. Since I pay meticulous attention to letting my pans cool before hand washing, I was quite surprised when it warped due to regular use. When I contacted Calphalon about the defect, Calphalon refused to replace this product because the company does not warrant against warping, even due to normal use.

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This pan heats unevenly to the point where it simultaneously burns and undercooks food. We have not had this problem with our older Calphalon or All-Clad pans. The uneven heat distribution is undoubtedly related to the thickness of the aluminum. The bottom of the pan is 3.9mm thick. Our older Calphalon pans are 5.5mm thick--40% thicker! Indeed the pans feel lightweight and cheap, similar to non-stick pans you buy at the local supermarket. I suggest you avoid this pan and either buy a cheaper item of similar quality or hunt for better quality.

This review is based on 6 weeks experience with this pan.

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Soleus Air 10" High Velocity Wall Mount/Table Fan

This fan is whisper quiet, even at the highest speed. The tilt function is useful -it tilts at a 45-degree angle, so it's necessary to reposition the entire fan as to direction once you have it tilted to aim it where you want the air to go.

The rotating grille, at first, looks symmetrical. On closer inspection, each successive louver changes angle as they move around the circle of the grille. Thus, when you turn the grille rotation feature on, the air sweeps in a wide conical pattern as it moves away from the fan. If you want the air to go in a particular direction, you can leave the grille rotation switch in the off position and rotate the grille by hand until the air is blowing in the direction you want.

I actually use the two-hour timer feature a lot. The exhaust fan in my bathroom is ineffective, so when I shower, I leave the door open and have a fan blowing into the bathroom so that moisture doesn't cling to the walls and cause mildew. After the shower, I keep the fan on for two hours to make sure the entire bathroom dries out. My tile stays mildew-free a lot longer when I do this. I can leave for work with the fan running.

During a heat wave, when it cools off at night as it does here, I set the fan in my window, up against the screen, to bring cool air inside. At bedtime, if it's still a few degrees too warm, I keep the fan on and use the 2-hour timer so it doesn't stay on all night.

This is the quietest fan I've ever owned, though not the most powerful. It's great for smaller rooms, especially the bedroom at night when it's warm. The timer is absolutely quiet. (If you happen to get one that ticks loudly as another reviewer did, it's defective and you should exchange it for another one.)

One other nice thing is that you can mount this fan on a wall or on a door jamb, high up and out of the way. There are a couple of key-hole shaped screw holes in the bottom of the feet to accept mounting screws. Very useful if you have a situation where you need the fan in a permanent place and you want it out of the way -I'm going to mount it on the wall just outside my bathroom for just this reason and buy a second one for the living room, to use on the window sill.

I'm very puzzeled by another poster's comments about the "ticking timer". With the timer dial turned fully counter-clockwise (marked 'ON', meaning constant running/no timer), the spring in the mechanical timer runs out of steam after maybe 15 minutes and the fan is one of the quietest I've ever had.

I originally bought this fan because of the wall-mounting feature, which I needed to equalize the air conditioning in my home. I planned to mount it in a doorway. Before I had time to hang it, I stuck it on top of the TV at the foot of my bed and it hasn't moved since!!! The rotating grill gives a nice, gentle, cool breeze every 30-45 seconds. Love it!

I could do without all the plastic, but this fan did hard time last summer and hasn't let me down this season. It needs a serious vacuuming, frankly.

Other fans from this manufacturer appear kinda cheezy, but the FTY-25 is a winner.

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Lets get the obvious out of the way, this is a really nice looking little fan. Especially for the price. It also can be used as a conversation piece since some people haven't seen the oscillating fans like this one that don't actually move, except for the inner circle.

So far so good. The timer works, but I've only used it one time, mainly to see if it works.

Now for some bad news. I bought a total of 3 of these. One for a bedroom, one for my office and one for our kitchen.

I bought these all around 12-14 months ago. As of right now, 1 still works, the other two won't even turn on. For more bad news, the inner circle that oscillates can and will become noisy after awhile. It is kind of a rattling/loose piece sound.

Another frustrating part about the design is that the on/off switch is on the right side. I have the one that works beside my bed, which is on the left side of the fan, and there is no way I can reverse the bed just to work with the fan.

Whatever happened to putting the power switch on the front of the fan in the middle?

When these fans work, they are very nice for the price. Even on the low setting, there is plenty of air being produced. Just be forewarned that you may be buying new ones once a year, as they do not seem to hold up very well. I didn't even use them in a way that could lead to damage. One is on a nightstand, one was on a kitchen counter and one was on a desk in my office. Never moved them, once in place.

I still give it a 3 because I think it is common these days for fans to tear up around a year after buying them. I'm not willing to buy the more expensive ones to see if it is a case of, "You get what you paid for". I'm sitting on the fence on whether to recommend this fan.

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The Soleus FTY-25 is a quiet fan with a noisy timer.

We use fans at night to create a soft breath of air as we go to sleep. For this purpose, "quiet" is good. We live in the country and the natural sounds are pleasant and actually reassuring. "White noise" is unneeded.

Except for the timer, the Soleus is a good, quiet solution. The timer makes a fast ticking noise like some older kitchen timers.

A complete explanation of the Soleus controls and operation is surprisingly wordy. I'll try to cut it short...

The timer is mechanical. Once the timer dial is turned, the mechanism will tick for the maximum period that it was turned to, even if turned off in the meantime. In other words, if the dial is moved to the 2 hours position and then immediately moved back to "off" (even unplugged), then when the fan is turned back on the next day (even to just the untimed "on" position), it is going to tick for 2 hours.

The Soleus can be made to operate quietly. Just never move the timer dial to a timed-setting position.

Since we don't care about a timer when we are awake and can't use it to go to sleep, we taped the timer to the "on" position. With the timer dial in the "on" position, the fan can be turned off and on with the Fan Speed Switch, which has an "off" position, or with a quiet external electronic timer.

For those who want a smallish fan that moves a lot of air, the Vornado 550B moves more air. Unfortunately, the 550B has a variable speed controller that hums like an old fluorescent light, which makes it unacceptable to those who want a truly quiet low-speed fan.

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I decided to go without air conditioning this summer (money was a factor, but the main factor was that air conditioning fouls our common atmosphere while raising the outdoor temperature for everybody outside the cool cocoon). So I needed more fan coverage. I bought this Soleus on the basis of the very good user reviews and the low cost. What I got exceeded my expectations. I love the unique asymmetric design, with the key controls in front (most fans have them in the back). The fan stands on feet that look like seaplane pontoons. The grill has a beautiful oscillating pattern (but watch out, it can be hypnotizing). Functionally, it's very clever that only the grill oscillates, rather than the entire fan. Overall a very pleasing retro aerodynamic design. Then there is the silence. I own several fans, and this one is by far the quietest. A Vornado desk fan I have is far noisier, much more expensive, and it doesn't oscillate. The timer is a good, though by no means essential, feature; and it is not at all noisy, as one user says. And the price is surprisingly low. I would gladly have paid twice as much.

Charcoal Companion Nonstick Large Size Smoker Box with Hinged Lid

Works great. Fits right under the grate above the flavorizer bars and produces a good amount of smoke. I like the black rather than the stainless because it does not discolor as bad after use. I also like the hinged lid because if it warps, it still opens and closes with ease unlike fitted lids. In addition, my experience has been that it produces more smoke than homemade packets of aluminum foil and is certainly more convenient. Very happy with this purchase.

This smoker is a good value. I use it every time I BBQ and the smoke flavor is great. Its very sturdy and well built. Very easy to clean. I have had good results with it even sitting on the grill, rather than the grates. I start this off for about 15 min before I put the meat on as it gives it time to smoke the wood. Once you try it, you will not grill with out it!

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I use this for my smoker. I wish it was more of a square box as my smoker flame is circular, but it works well none the less. The metal is a lot thinner than the cast iron box I was using, so the heat penetrates the metal a lot quicker and the smoking starts a lot sooner. I like this because the quicker the smoke hits the meat, the more it'll penetrate it. I've had it maybe 4 months now and been used about 10x's, still going strong. Will not last as long as a cast iron box, but it was cheap.

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Bought this to use with my Weber Genesis E-330. Fits perfectly under the grates and across the burner. Put some wet wood chips in and it does what it is supposed to do, create smoke. Very reasonably priced and seems like it will last a while.

UPDATE: 1-year later and still going stong.

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This smoker box is mainly for use with a gas grill, but it would work with a smoker. I purchased it for use in a Brinkmann electric smoker. The smoker box is well made and was shipped quickly. I am satisfied with the smoker box and recommend it.

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Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable 393-Square-Inch 21700-BTU Liquid-Propane Gas Grill

Been waiting for awhile to find a good deal on this, but Amazon's got the best price with shipping you are going to find. $0.01, doesn't get much better than that. What surprised the heck out of me was ordering early Thursday morning and finding at my doorstep Friday before noon. FedEx overnight, somebody loves me. This was supposed to ship ground.

I've bought a Weber Q several years ago, so I already know what the fuss is about. Cast iron grill, great cook platform, etc. I've never used a cover, so over the years, I've had to replace burners, etc. as they corroded and degraded. Not Weber's fault, but Weber customer service is the greatest, 24/7 etc., cheerfully helped identify what I needed and sent me the replacement parts.

I've been enviously looking at the 300 and when I saw the specs on the 320, I knew I was looking at my next Weber.

I thought I knew what I was getting, but I was pleasantly surprised at what I unboxed. This one is even cleverer than the original.

Stationary Cart is a well thought out design. Stable, with safety features I've never seen implemented as well. The Tank storage system that locks the propane tank in place so it can't shift and also provides the cart with a counterweight to help prevent tips is a marvel by itself. The collapsible shelf system is elegant and functional while feeling more substantial than the Q200's fixed shelfs.

The slightly larger cooking area is served by split cast iron grills instead of the single grill piece used by the Q200. This actually makes this grill easier to clean and service, while taking nothing away from the cook area. A stainless steel warming rack is a nice place to put up food from the grill surface. Just sits there but is totally substantial and stable.

A second burning tube, stainless steel to prevent rusting out provides the additional heat and controls to bring the grill up to the temperatures I need to cook in colder weather. 40degrees last night, and the grill still heated up to over 400 degrees in about 5 minutes.

Thermostat is simple, and will be easy to replace in the event of breakage or failure. This has an integral BBQ light that has a sensor that automatically turns it off when the lid is lowered. Very cool.

I have never been satisfied with the old style igniter on the previous Q models. The Q320 now has a electronic igniter that works great. Uses a AAA battery. Press a button and poof. Weber's lit. The outer burner ignites the center burner automatically.

Assembly was easy with two of us, but this could have been assembled easily by one person. Directions could have been better, but pictures worked fine.

Food tastes great. Looking foward to putting through it's paces this summer.

Already bought my grill cover. This time I don't plan on abusing Weber Customer service as much .

I've owned every type of BBQ grill over my 70+ years. The Weber Q320 is the best of the lot. I switched from charcoal to gas grills about 35 years ago because gas grills are so much less trouble. The one thing I liked about charcoal grills is the flavor derived from the smoke formed when juices dripped onto the hot coals. Early gas grills I owned duplicatd that effect with lava rocks. But lava rocks were different sizes and sometimes fell through the supporting grate. Then ceramic briquettes became available. They were standard in size and easy to form into a pattern to catch the drippings. But ceramic does deteriorate over time so it wasn't a perfect solution.

I believe Weber was the first, or among the first, to provide "flavor bars" metal, triangular bars to replace lava rocks and ceramic briquettes. Flavor bars worked well for me for many years. Their disadvantages were that they did eventually rust out, but they did last a long time; and to clean the bottom of the grill occasionally, they had to all be removed.

The Weber Q320 uses no devices to create smoke from the juices. It has an open area under the grill surface so juices drip in three places: onto the burners, through the opening in the bottom into an aluminum drip pan, or onto the bottom of the grill enclosure.

I've found no noticeable difference in the taste of foods and the lack of the smoke is probably healthier since smoke must be loaded with all sorts of nasty things that are produced when things are burned.

The cast iron grill surface is terrific in several ways. Unlike stainless or porcelain covered grates, the cast iron grill has no wide open spaces for food to fall through. You can grill hotdogs in any direction without worrying about them slipping through. I've sliced various vegetables into 1/2 inch slices and they cook nicely on the cast iron grill without any worry of losing any. Potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, onions, carrots, etc. Spray some olive oil on them and put them on the grill to cook. Delicious!!

Meat gets the nice grill stripes that somehow enhances appreciation of the grilling experience. I've found that leaving the burners set to medium for most items produces the best results. The thermometer in the hood gives a nice correlation between your burner control settings and the heat being produced. I try to open the hood just once to turn the items at the halfway point. One nice feature is that by looking at the grill from either end, you can see inside the unit without opening the hood, so if you happen to get a flameup, you can see it and take action. Of course, with no rocks, briquettes or flavor bars, the chance for flameups is greatly reduced.

I sometimes grill in the evening and having the handle light is a nice feature. Where I grill in the winter, I have no overhead light so I have to hang something there. I haven't yet used the Q320 in winter, but the light will save me the trouble of hanging a light nearby.

Finally, I leave my grill outside all the time. The premium cover provides good protection, but one of the reasons I really like the Q320 is all the plastic used in the stand it won't corrode or rust.

This is the grill I've been waiting for. Maybe some time, some one may develop a better one, but I don't see how the Weber Q320 can be improved.

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Originally planned on gettin' the Weber Summit S-320 but at $980 (the cost of livin' in paradise), it was pricey enough to give pause. Decided on the Q 300 when I realized that I would only be cookin' for a dozen at most. Locally, the Q 300 was priced at $377. When I discovered that Amazon had the upgraded 300 series for $18 less, I jumped at the opportunity. And $0.01 shipping 2 day FedEx no less made it a sweeter deal.

This compact grill heats faster and cooks better than any $300 big box model, even if said model is rated at > 40,000 btu and the Q 320 is "only" 21,700 btu. Sears steaks and veges like no one's business and also does great roasting with the burners turned down. A snap to assemble (no cussing required) and also pleasing to the eye.

If you're looking for your 1st grill, get the Q 320. If you're looking for a replacement grill, get the Q 320. If don't need a grill but have $359.01 lying around, get the Q 320.

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I just received my grill so this is not a performance review. For a performance review, check out the many positive reviews on the Q300 model. When I was reading the reviews on the Q300, people loved it. But a few mentioned that they would like a warming shelf, electronic ignition, or light. The great thing about Weber is that they quickly responded by adding those features to the Q320. I liked what I heard about the Q300, so with the improvements, I decided to move up. I put it together in about an hour using the easy to follow instructions. I look forward to a great grilling experience when the weather gets a little warmer. An update: I have now used the grill a few times and it is as good as others have reported the Q300 to be. I really like the electronic ignition. Turn on the gas, push the button, click, click, and you're in business. It heats up fast and leaves great grill marks. I also like the grill cover. It's designed for the Q300 but fits the Q320 just fine, in case you wondered.

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Weber once and again. We had a Weber Genesis for nearly 15 years before getting the Q-320. The Genesis was in need of some new parts and as an alternative to some re-build, we instead looked around to see what's available in new grills these days. At first we saw that stores were now carrying bigger and bigger grills and although we have a patio, we did not want a grill that large. Then, we came across the positive reviews on the Weber Q series, looked into these and finally choose the Q-320.

Since we had the Weber Genesis before this, I can offer some comparisons. Simply put, we liked the Genesis and love the Q-320. Though the Q-320 has a bit less cooking area, it is enough for our family. Both the Genesis and Q-320 can take the same fuel tank size (5 gal / 20 lb). I think the Q-320 is more fuel efficient, though I haven't had it long enough to tell for sure. This would make sense because the inside volume of the closed Q-320 is less than that of the Genesis. Also, the Q-320 has only 2 burner tubes (one oval burner plus one in-line burner) instead of 3 in-line burners as in the Genesis has. But, the Q-320 seems to cook just as fast.

A big benefit of the Q-320 is that is actually browns much better than the Genesis. If you do it right, it can give you those picture-perfect grill stripes on meats with the flavor to go along with them. We also like the added features of the Q-320 including the electronic ignition (quick and quiet compared to the older model's ignition system), and the grill light built into the handle is a really nice touch. Both side surfaces of the Q-320 are available as tables because they are flat surfaces vs. on the Genesis where one surface had 3 burner knobs on top so only one surface was available as a table. The Q-320's burner knobs are front-mounted, larger and easier to turn.

And yes, the Q-320 actually looks quite nice!. It is clear that someone put design thought into it. You might or might not appreciate the Q-320's use of plastics in some parts (such as legs, side tables and handle). But, for instance, the thin plastic "tank skirt" helps to hide the tank from front view and is also is functional because it can help shade the tank from the sun depending on grill position.

Mobility is one area where the Genesis was a bit more convenient: Although the Genesis is larger, the weight of its fuel-tank weight actually helps provide some lift when you want to roll it. That is because the Genesis tank is mounted opposite the far axle from the handles that you must lift to roll it. However, on the Q-320, the tank is centered between its two axles. So, when rolling the Q-320, you lift more of the tank weight. Also, it seems that the Q-320's smaller size permits less "kick" space during movement, and that its plastic body can flex somewhat when moving it with a full fuel tank. On the other hand, since the tank weight is centered, a plus for the Q-320 is that I do not get the feeling that I might accidentally "up-end" it while moving it.

Assembling the Q-320 took me an hour or two, and I had no difficulties with it. For many of the connections involved, it is quite literally, a "snap".

Overall, we really like the Q-320. It is does a great cooking job, is a compact size, has a pleasing visual design and hopefully will even save some fuel.

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Sports Brand Deluxe Michigan State Bbq College Branding Iron

I think that this has llready been done but the MSU branding iron is fabulous and a real hit Christmas morning and the service was perfect. Couldn't ask for more . Thank you very much.

Calphalon Professional Nonstick II 12-Inch Round Grill Pan

This pan presents a conundrum. First, when grilling, the goal is to cook at as high a heat as possible. At least, that's how I like it. You still can't get your stovetop burners as hot as a charcoal grill, but you can certainly get it quite hot. The problem I have had is that when I cook at high temps, food sticks, even to the "nonstick" surface. It surely is easier to clean than a "sticky" surface, but at least those you don't have to worry about scratching the surface. The food, however, turns out just fine, and like all Calphalon, the pan's temperature control and evenness are excellent due to the conductivity of the aluminum. A side issue is that the underside of the Professional Nonstick II line appears excessively susceptible to stains and marks. The Commercial Nonstick line does not have this problem. I also believe the Commercial Nonstick line has a somewhat more advanced nonstick coating (Calphalon discusses this briefly on its web site).

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Calphalon Professional Non-Stick is simply the best cookware. I've owned this pan before and am buying it again (lost the first one in the divorce!). The fact I'm buy it again should say it all. It' great for frying up chicken, pork chops, etc. at the end of a long day's work when frankly, the last thing you feel like doing is cooking. Then comes the best part.... so easy to clean! Nothing sticks! Not even if you leave it in the sink overnight but that never happens! Enjoy!

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Nice quality pan, as with all of the Nonstick II products. However, Calphalon shouldn't have even bothered to make this grill pan. STRENGTHS: easy cleanup, durable pan; WEAKNESSES: flat ridges don't raise the food to get hot air circulation and get it out of the oil, round shape is a bad choice for trying to fit 4 pieces of meat, and the nonstick finish produces almost no browning sort of unappetizing. "Cooking Light" magazine reviewed many grill pans and did not recognize this as one of the better ones. Features they recommend looking for (and I can vouch for these!): square shape, high cooking surface ridges, high sides to keep in heat, and ANY finish other than nonstick.

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First, let me address the comments about food sticking. Rule #1 when grilling on anything....you must let the item being grilled cook until ready to turn. If you try to turn ANYTHING before it is time, it will stick. That said..this pan is great. Good quality and the price is incredible. I have used mine for 2 years, and still no complants. Clean up is easy to. I don't understand why the other comment about food sticking?? If cleaned as instructed, there is no problem at all. Mine still looks brand new and I used it at least 3 times a week.

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Cooking is not magic and some common sense is required...this is the best grilling pan I have ever used. I own many Calphalon products as well as other brands. For me, it grills superbly, fish, chicken and beef and cleans easily. If you have a problem with this pan, check your food prep or your technique. I rate it as one of the best cooking products I own....and I've been cooking for over 35 years.

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GRILLMARK BBQ-467415 "GRILL LIFE" GRILL BRUSH FOR PORCELAIN COATED GRILLS

I purchased this product from Amazon 3 years ago, and it's still going strong. This brush does not scrape my porcelain finish, and gets in the grooves perfectly to clean my grates. I would definitely buy again, but from the looks of it, I won't have to as it shows little wear!

Mr. Bar-B-Q Backyard Basics Eco-Cover PVC Free Premium Universal Grill Cover

This grill cover is not as sturdy as was expected. If your grill contains sharp edges, this cover is not for you. It tends to rip easily on sharp corners. I was expecting a more sturdy cover.

I bought this grill cover for my husband. Our grill sits in our deck out in the weather, so we needed a grill cover to protect our oversize grill. Less than a year later, the cover is disintegrating and is full of holes. Wow...for the price you would think it would last longer. I'm super disappointed in the quality of this item.

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Purchased this cover with the Broil King Crown 90 LP and it was a perfect fit. Quality material and well made with two vents, velcro straps for a closer fit and ties as well. It rained first night I received grill and cover and was dry the following morning.

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I purchased the product based on its eco-friendly description but, as I suspected when I received it, it proved to have a very short life. Just over a year after its delivery, the top started tearing apart, leading me to believe that the material is not resistant to sunshine.

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I would strongly recommend it to anyone. It is also a good value, durable and made of good quality material. A must have for your good grill. I strongly recommend it to anyone. A great value for the money.

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GrillPro 50426 Aluminum Foil Grilling Trays

I just wish the bundle was more generous as these are disposable and it's not the cheapest thing when you grill all the time and can go through these in one weekend. Used these with shrimp, asparagus, cauliflower each time with huge success. Love the ease of clean up, don't love the price. Consider doubling the quantity. I am sure you could easily keep the cost down.

These grilling trays serve their purpose well for foods that tend to stick to the grilling surface and/or fall apart, such as certain types of fish, etc. One can also place the included plastic cover under the grilling tray to transport the food from the outdoor grill to the table.

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When it is not summer it is hard to find these grilling trays

These are just the right size and fit

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The drainage slits in the valleys of the pan have sharp edges exposed on the bottom of the pan, so when I picked it up I cut my fingers!!

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It grills great, keeps grease fires to a minimum and eliminates grill cleanup. It also allows the meat to brown so it appears to have been fired on a regular grill

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Emeril Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Saute/Fry Pan Cookware, Silver

I love this pan for cooking any thing, stew, frying a chicken even making soup. And it cleans ups so well your can not believe it. if you burn anything to it just add some hot water and soap place back on stove and reheat it up, let sit for about 15 minutes and whip out all the burned on stuff, it works. It you really did a job you may have to clean a bit with baking soda too. Best pan I have ever had. and I cook alot!

By far the best saucepan I purchased and looking forward to purchasing more products from Emeril the quality is wonderful. Nothing sticks and really easy to clean this sauce pan . I like to wash them fully than put them in the dishwasher to steam dry and the look like new each time.

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As most others, I think this is a great pan and I cook a lot. But the reason I can't give it 5 stars is also stated by another reviewer. If you saute anything with gas heat at more than low, and who doesn't?, the sides of the pan scorch. I'll live with that because it's a great pan but it does take away a bit from the enjoyment.

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This is a great pan. nice even heat distribution, perfect fo frying and big enough to make casserles or stews for a family of six or more. However the lid handle isnlt insulated from the lid istelf, so if you are simmering on the stove top for an extented period it will become quite hot and need a cloth or oven mit

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This is a great pan all the way around. It has even heat distribution, good weight,elegant look and easy to clean.The even heat and quick heat up is energy saving and insures even cooking and seasoning during the process of food preperation. The only negative is it does not come with a lid and this hurts its overall use and you cannot buy a lid for it. I have cooked eggs, steaks, pork chops and bacon all with perfect results.

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Rome's #42 Supertong Grilling Combo, Chrome Plated And Stainless Steel, 16 Inch Length

Similar to what we've used for years, but ... the turner part isn't long enough. Like the mostly-stainless construction (all our previous units eventually rusted), but it's still not what we're looking for. Usable, but just not right.

My husband cannot grill without this. I am buying two for my sons-in-law and an extra for hubby. This is a great tool for grilling and barbque.

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Bought these to replace a 20 year old pair of similar tongs I use when grilling. Can't believe how cheaply made they are. The spatula portion is extremely thin and my guess is if you dropped them it would dent or bend. It does what I want, but my guess is they won't last very long.

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My boyfriend has an old pair of these BBQ Tongs that were rusting and he needed a new set. These were ok, but the spatula side is a bit small. They will do for a while...but I will probably order one that has a larger spatula. The price was right...

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Spatula portion was very flimsy. It bent the first time i tried to scrape under a burger. Love the concept but you should buy a better quality tong.

M-16 BBQ Lighter

My brother is a Call of Duty enthusiast and he bbqs every week weather permits. So this was the absolute PERFECT gift. He laughed for like 5 min when he saw it and all the kids thought it was the coolest thing ever. Works great.

San Francisco 49Ers Nfl Barbeque Apron And Chefs Hat

Really great Chef hat and 49er apron. Great color and affordable. The hat is a classic chef's style hat with 49er logo on the front. The 49er logo on the apron is a stick on not embroidered but still nice.

I struted around the Bar B Q all day! Looking good=feeling good

Thank you!

Quality product

fit good

durable fabric

hat is fun too

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Got these for a friend of mine as a birthday gift. Better quality than I expected and he loved it. Huge niner fan and a huge BBQ fan. Ultimate win. Chef hat is absolutely killer.

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My son-in-law received the apron/hat set for Christmas and loved it... He can't wait to wear this summer while outside grilling!

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Bought this for my brother who's a niner fan, definitely loved it, The chef was the only issue, it's all plasticy feely lol, didnt really look right but overall it was still a nice item.

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