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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Nordic Ware Professional Weight Searing Grill Pan

Nordic Ware Professional Weight Searing Grill PanI love the taste of grilled food. I just don't always have the time to warm up the grill and get it all going.

So, I bought this pan. I have purchased grill pans in the past and have been disappointed over and over again. So, I figured I would buy this one, try it and when it didn't deliver results, I would give it to the college kid next door who eats Ramen noodles and the only pan he has is a bed pan..

BUT I AM KEEPING IT!! It's great. It makes the most beautiful chicken. Keeps it juicy w/beautiful lines. It's amazing. It makes amazing grilled salmon. Great price and it delivers!

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I've been using a cast iron grill pan for years until it started to rust, I got tired of wrestling with it and scrubbing it. I really like the performance of this pan. Lighter, and much easier cleanup. Only one very large problem. The handle won't stay tight where it meets the pan. Not an up/down issue but side to side. I screwed the nut down with all of my strength and it still is a bit loose. Also the sides could be a little higher to cut down splatter. If not for those two defects in manufacturing and design, I certainly give it a 5 star rating.

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Bought this item because of the low price and did not know what to expect. Was surprised at the weight and quality of the grill pan. I bought it rather than buy a Panini maker and it does that job perfectly. I recommend this product.

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I ordered this item because it was made in the United States, not in China but had to return it. Not sure if it was damaged in shipping or just at the store but the handle was loose and I couldn't tighten it and there was a small scratch on the protective covering. As it turned out, it wasn't as large as I thought it would be. I was glad to see that it was made in the US

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I like the heaviness of this pan. It broils a small steak perfectly. I like to use it in the summer when it is too hot to turn the oven broiler on.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Stainless Chili Pepper Roasting Rack and Corer Set

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Stainless Chili Pepper Roasting Rack and Corer SetWorks great, easy to clean. Good feature is the fact that the holes are in a line (unlike other brands), which makes it easier to skewer the chiles to hold them in place. When shopping for chiles, buy ones that will drop down into the hole easily, and try to choose straight ones, which are easier to ream out.

Works great! The cheese doesn't run out of the pepper halves the way I used to cook them (sliced lengthwise). The corer makes this so simple. The only drawback is cleaning. Directions say NOT to put in the dishwasher. It's not terrible to clean when used on the gas grill, but the smoker is a different story, hence only 4 stars. I think I'll try rubbing it with oil prior to using next time. Makes Great jalapeno poppers.

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Works very well. I prefer to wrap my bacon around the outside of the pepper and that does not fit as well. The holes are indeed a bit large for your typical pepper, but my local grocery has big peppers so that is not a problem for me.

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I had seen similar racks in use on a trip to the southwest and was going to purchase one in a shop. My host commented that She had gotten hers from Amazon for half the cost and I would not have the inconvenience of packing the rack for the trip home.

She was right This rack is well made of stainless steel, durable, and has the added advantage of coming with a tool to core the seeds from the peppers. I made some jalapeno poppers, and some hot hungarian peppers on the grill last night and this rack worked as advertised. This rack would probably also work with banana peppers or any similar shaped pepper. Holds the peppers upright and allows the heat to roast the pepper evenly in about a half hour on a Weber with the lid closed (Grill was already hot from other grilling). I barbecued pork steaks and when I put them in the roasting pan of sauce to tenderize, I started the peppers. By the time I had them cleaned, stuffed, and cooked the meat was also ready to serve. The rack also functions as a work stand while stuffing the peppers!

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I ordered two of the cookers and they work great...but the corers are way too big for most peppers. Then I got some HUGE jalapenos, and still had to use my potato peeler with the edges sharpened.

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker

Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle MakerI've owned three or four waffle makers and none of them compare to the quality of this gem from Cuisinart. If you're picky about waffles--and why shouldn't you be?--then spend a little extra on this model and get effortless results. Here's what makes this a GREAT wafflemaker:

1) An accurate thermostat--no surprises when you open the lid

2) A consistent heating surface--avoid hot spots or undercooked waffles

3) A variable timer--essential if you have more than one waffle color preference in the family

4) Smart design--it stores on its side, taking up a LOT less space in your cupboard

5) Easy to clean exterior--cleans up with a damp paper towel

6) Dependable non-stick finish--unlike cheap waffle makers, the nonstick finish on this model does not wear out

7) Cool-touch lid--never burn your hand on a waffle maker again

I am genuinely thrilled with my Cuisinart waffle maker and I believe it's an absolute bargain. If you're used to spending big bucks on store-bought waffles--or if you have a cheap, junky waffle maker at home--treat yourself to this nice little unit. It's a low-cost luxury. Plus, you'll have a fun time making waffles (and impressing your family and friends!). Bon appetit!

Update: Daily use, keeps going and turns out excellent waffles.

I mentioned below that waffle batter can be stored in the fridge. Try leaving it out overnight. The batter turns slightly sour, and still makes great waffles, but with a sourdoughish flavor that is pure heaven with maple syrup. And you can make some and leave it next to the waffle iron the previous night so all you have to wait for in the morning is for this waffle maker to heat up.

Interesting that this product is getting polarized reviews. Either very good or terrible. Here's my experience and then comments others might find useful.

I made a batch of chocolate waffles to freeze (to reheat and serve with ice-cream). All 14 turned out perfect. Before that, I made 7 regular waffles that came out GBD Golden Brown and Delicious. All I did was follow the light and use settings from 3 to 4.

Going back and forth to get my preferred color was easy because 3 was still 3 after going to 4 (and a bit more). The initial and subsequent uses didn't cause variations in the color. Good design.

Wiped all of it clean with a wet kitchen napkin. Easy.

Miles ahead of my last waffle iron, which required a lot of guessing and waffle rejection.

DON'T open the lid until you see the ready light. Or bye bye waffles. They do not like to be disturbed until ready.

A good recipe is important. Don't use pancake mix, which is simply a combination of the dry ingredients formulated for pancakes and not waffles. Besides it's a rip-off, like selling $1 unglazed tile as a $20 pizza stone.

Here's my adaptation of a Good Eats recipe: 2 cups all purpose flour, tsp baking powder, half tsp baking soda, tsp salt, 3 tablespoons sugar. Whisk together thoroughly. Combine 1/2 qt whole buttermilk or pint full fat yogurt + pint milk and 2/3 stick melted butter and pour into dry stuff. Mix with rubber spatula for ten seconds (don't overmix, small lumps will be ok). Leave for about 5-10 min. Turn on waffle iron, spray plates with pam or similar spray. Drop two ice-cream scoop-sized blobs slightly behind the middle and let the lid down. Setting: 3-4. Remove when green light comes back on. Easy. Excess can be stored overnight in an airtight box in the fridge.

If I could wish for anything more, it would be for a ready light that was visible from the far end of my long kitchen. The light is designed to be in sight of a normal height person doing other stuff nearby. I have a long kitchen so the light is barely visible from my sink on the other side. Since then I've been listening for the "click" that flips the red light to the green.

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Why would you want a waffler?

I wanted to start making my own waffles after hearing about how subpar frozen waffles are in comparison to waffles made from scratch. Waffles made from scratch has a lot more versatility, quality, taste, and you can freeze them as well. Make a batch, freeze the extras, and just make more when you run out. I have to agree that these waffles are a lot better than frozen waffles and quality is of importance to me, so I'm sticking to this routine.

What kind of waffler to get?

There are many different kinds and here are some factors to consider:

1. Belgian vs Regular basically the same batter, yet will taste different when made in these two different styles. The Belgian is bigger and the batter rises more when cooked, resulting in a very light and fluffy waffle. The regular waffle is more dense. Which is better? That's personal preference, but I do like the Belgian more.

2. Shape

There are a lot of different shapes: Round, Square, Rectangular sticks, Mickey Mouse, Hearts, etc.... For regular waffles, Round is best because the heat coil in the waffler is able to spread the heat more evenly so all the edges gets cooked more evenly than with other shapes. This is not that big a deal, but it is of importance to consider.

3. One vs Multiple waffles.

For a waffler to make multiple waffles at once, it would take a lot of electricity and time. Considering those two factors, it's better to have a couple of single waffle makers rather than one waffer that makes several waffles. My sister has one that makes 2 square waffles and she loves that one, but beware of those that make more than 2 waffles at a time. I like a single waffler because this is a uni-tasker and so I don't want something so big and hard to store. I'll accept that I need it and want it, but there's no reason for it to take up more precious storage space than necessary.

After doing a lot of research, I bought the Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker. A waffler is a very basic and simple item, I trusted the Cuisinart brand, and the price was right. I was disappointed by the performance though and replaced that one with this Villaware Waffler. I didn't like this waffler as much as the Villaware V2002 UNO Belgian Waffler -Round because:

1. I discovered that I liked the Belgian style better over the regular waffle.

2. Villaware had a LOT less spillage than the Cuisinart out of 9 waffles, only one had batter spilling over, and that's from me testing out what the proper amount of batter should be. I have full confidence that I can make waffles consistency now with minimal to no spill-over.

3. Villaware unit was heavier duty and seems of better quality. It's heavier, the lid is heavier as well this is a good thing in a waffler because as the batter cooks and expands, it's going to push the top open having a heavier lid prevents this from happening as much. Some other models/brands have a locking lid. The only bad thing from the lid opening up is that your waffer will not be cooked as evenly on top than the bottom. The Cuisinart's lid was also "wiggly" meaning, when you open it, you could wiggle the lid from side to side. The Villaware one was a lot more stable in this respect, therefore, feeling of higher quality.

Overall, this is a good, cheap, basic waffler. If you're not very particular and don't mind cleaning up a lot of spill-over, then this waffler would serve you well. There is no on/off switch, so once you plug it in, it starts preheating. When it's ready for batter, the green light will light up. I tend to do other things in the kitchen while waiting for the waffle to cook, so I can forget about the waffle. So a beep would be nice to notify me that it's ready, with this unit, you have to remember to check the lights to notify you.

The inside is non-stick, this is very nice. You can spray on some oil to help further prevent sticking. I don't think it's necessary to add any additional butter/oil, if you carefully pry an edge up, you can slide a spatula underneath and lift the whole waffle out pretty easily. The entire waffler is easy to clean. I just wipe out the whole thing with a paper towel. It's one solid unit, so you can't submerge it or put it in the dishwasher just a good wipedown is sufficient.

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We have owned two of these. They make perfect waffles, as many of the reviews have said. The problem is that the top handle becomes loose. It is attached by scres that have their heads inside the top of the waffle maker. Once they become loose there is no way to re-tighten the handle. Eventually it just falls off. Our first one died within the warranty period. The second one lasted until just beyond the warranty period. It is a stupid design flaw on an otherwise wonderful product.

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I started waffling with this iron the day I got it. It's very simple to use, and the "done-ness" adjuster is very handy since I like toastier waffles but my family tends to like lighter ones.

I have no complaints about this iron, I haven't had any of the burning or sticking problems other people have mentioned because I read the manual and I always grease the iron a little bit with Pam or some margarine before I use it. I have yet to encounter a truly non-stick surface on any kitchen product, especially a high-temperature surface like a waffle iron, so I always err on the side of caution and whip out the PAM.

The one picky thing I'd recommend is putting a tinfoil lip over the control slider, as batter sometimes oozes over the edge and threatens to get into the groove that houses the lever.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Fusionbrands Stainless Steel Grill Comb Skewers, Set of Two

Fusionbrands Stainless Steel Grill Comb Skewers, Set of TwoThis is exactly what I had hoped it would be. Makes for easy retain age of almost all food items on the grill.

These really hold onto the food and makes for easy turning and grilling meat and veggies no more flimsy wooden skewers!

You should note, however, that they are stainless steel and will hold the heat past cooking time on the grill. If you like med. rare, adjust your cooking time down a minute or two or, better yet, remove the meat from the skewers immediately after removing from the grill. This is the reason for 4 stars or it can be chalked up to a user problem the first time we used them!

Overall, we really like them.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Charcoal Companion Pig Corn Holders, 4 Pairs

Charcoal Companion Pig Corn Holders, 4 PairsI bought these as a gag gift for a friend whose nickname is Piglet. When they arrived, I was quite surprised by how sturdy they are. I was very impressed by their quality and durability. I may purchase another animal cornholder set for myself because I like these so well.

It's time to shop for Christmas. My sister has a pig motif in her kitchen. We both cook from scratch, grow a garden, and grill outside. Corn on the cob is served often at our home. I had some shaped as a cob, with one pointed blade like a long stick pin. The corn cob rolled, making buttering a chore. I am so happy I found these useful little holders. I inspected the Charcoal Companion Pig Corn Holders and found them cute pigs, large enough to hold easily, and with two blades for piercing the cob. No more rolling corn when trying to butter the cob. I also liked that they were packed in four, I might come for dinner.

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Okay I know these are corn holders and thus must be somewhat sharp to hold the corn, but holy cow these things could be weapons! But they are so cute and I get so many compliments on them that I just put them in a big glass bowl so my guests have plenty of room to reach in and grab a set without stabbing their fingers. (I also bought the cow set and I put them all together it definitely makes a great conversation starter!)

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This item is very cute, easy to use and wash. It is somewhat bulky to store in utensil drawer though and WATCH out for the sharp points when u reach in for them. I still love them!

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Relative who has everything and expects nothing. Fun gift for a laugh.a good point to talk about for a slow conversation

Monday, May 26, 2014

Farberware BBQ Non-stick Shish Kebob Baskets, Set of 2

Farberware BBQ Non-stick Shish Kebob Baskets, Set of 2These work but they could be a little bit larger. Some of the small mushrooms are too large to fit. Otherwise they work very well. Just be careful not to pick up the metal parts without a grill mitt.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Disney DCM-1 Classic Mickey Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel

Disney DCM-1 Classic Mickey Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless SteelWe ordered this waffle maker for my 10 year old son who enjoys having belgian waffles when we go on vacation at the hotels. I wasn't sure if I should get this waffle maker or not because it's not your traditional waffle maker design, but we have 3 boys, 10, 12, and 14 and while they are getting a little older my wife and I thought it would be fun to make Mickey waffles and could always invest in something else later on if we really tired of it. The waffle maker is very easy to clean due to the non stick surface. Everything peals off easily with a wooden spatula or fork. The outside gets very hot during cooking, but the handle stays very cool so make sure to only touch it by the handle when cooking. We just started using this and for startes purchased generic pancake/waffle mix from the super market, using a very popular common brand of mix. When you plug it in, you will see a blue light that turns red when hot and alternates between red and blue as it works to maintain an even temparature. With the store bought mix the pancakes take only 1 minute to cook and are light golden brown. Leaving the mix in even 10 more seconds will darken the outside considerably, but not burn and the waffles come out delicious in either case. Very quick to cook and super easy to use. The waffle maker feels very durable. The waffles are fluffy. I'm not sure if it's the particular mix we are using which is really more for pancakes, but ours came out tasting like pancakes and not crunchy on the outside. I'm sure this will vary depending on the particular mix you use. We love this waffle maker and would recommend to others, although seems hard to find at a reasonable price nowadays. I'd seen it advertised for half the price we purchased at, but it was sold out at that price and all places I looked for charged about the same as Amazon did. I purchased for less elsewhere however. I could not find a single review on line anywhere so i'm adding this one. Hopefully it helps others. This will make fluffy waffles, I can't say if it will make crunchy ones or not as I have not yet tried enough mixes to know for sure.

Here's the thing this does not make a legit waffle. It is a thick pancake. If your kid realy wants a Mickey imprint it does the trick and tastes ok. The only other problem is there is no setting, the thing is just on full blast. So it gets hotter and hotter, the waffles cook faster as you make each next one and eventually it will make a crisp outside and underdone inside. So you might have to turn off and restart. Most people who buy this I assume have had a Mickey Waffle in Disney World, where they are awesome. This is not that. I'm not sure why they can make a decent waffle iron that also has Mickey's face, I mean it is 2012, we do have the technology. I would gladly pay an extra $20 to have a legit waffler. This is why you see people selling the old style Mickey Waffle Irons for $100-300 used. Which I believe one of those versions was recalled. I really don't want to burn my house down to make a decent Mickey waffle. So I'll continue to make these because my kids love Mickey's face, but I long for a legit waffle iron that cooks easily and also features Mickey's face.

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Not sure how the new Mickey Mouse waffle iron could be so different than the model before, but this one was designed in a way that you cannot cook the entire waffle... so if you like eating doughy Mouse ears, please buy this one.

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We have purchased, many years ago, three of the Mickey's Waffle maker for ourselves and our one child's family. Our 16 grandkids love the Mickey Waffles. Our first one wore out and we found you didn't make them anymore, but found one on line from VillaWare in Canada. Since we travel to all 5 of our children's home with the Waffle maker, we decided, since we saw this one on line, to buy one for our New Jersey family. When it came, we saw it was a little different than the original and our others. It is smaller and makes thinner waffles. Therefore we feel it is just "Okay" and not as great as the original. The grand kids were Ok with it, but said they liked our original one much better.

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Waffles tasted more like pancakes. Was very disappointed. Expected a light and airy waffle. Waffles were soggy and doughy even after several different recipes

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Better Chef Sandwich Maker - White

Better Chef Sandwich Maker - WhiteI just received this sandwich maker as a birthday gift. I was really excited to use it, probably due to childhood nostalgia. When we closed the lid on the first set of sandwiches, the bottom handle snapped off, rather than the latch engaging! Maybe the bread we used was too thick, but the instruction manual didn't say anything about it. It was just regular sandwich bread, cheese, and some chicken salad (like tuna, but with just chicken). This product might work if you want some thin bread with only one slice of cheese, but forget anything fancy! The sandwich maker I had growing up would have handled this sandwich easily.

I got this as a gift. In my dorm we aren't allowed to have traditional toasters as they are a fire hazard but sandwich makers are allowed. I use this press to toast bread and english muffins, I've never tried to make a sandwich with it. It works pretty well but I wish the plates were removable.

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Nordic Ware Grill Press

Nordic Ware Grill PressBought this item and am very satisfied. The product is very simply made. It consists of a heavy round platter with a handle held together with two pressed pins---very sturdy construction. Maybe other reviewer may have had bad luck with a bad production batch of defects, by mine should last a lifetime. I like the fact that unlike those made of cast iron, mine will not rust and does not need constant seasoning to prevent rust.

I ordered Nordic Ware Grill Press with hope to receive high guality product. To my dissapointment I got pretty damaged Grill Press.Amazon sent replaicement very fast, but I received damaged item again. I shipped both back and didn't get refund of my money...I will not order this item anymore: press is TOO light and easy to get scratched.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

De Buyer Mineral Steel Grill Pans

De Buyer Mineral 10-Inch Grill PanI have the de Buyer carbon steel pan as well as the heavier mineral pan which is slower to season than the carbon steel pan. You have to effectively season (black patina) the surface in order to achieve stronger grill marks. The grill lines seem a little wide; depending on the weight of the food, the grill marks can be narrow or wide. Heavier foods will bear wider grill marks. I prefer the healthier 99% iron surface of the mineral pans. You have to use it frequently in order to prevent rust and maintain a nonstick black patina.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Nordic Ware Pro Cast Flat-Top Reversible Grill Griddle

Nordic Ware Pro Cast Flat-Top Reversible Grill GriddleI don't usually review kitchen products, but am making an exception in this case.

I discovered stovetop grills 10 years ago at Costco, a $20 reversible non-stick of some sort, that was ok but tended not to be non-stick after a couple of uses, and pretty quickly wore out. I'd buy a second, then a third. Anyway, long story short, I went through several grills over the years and was really frustrated and ready to give up.

Then a few months ago I invested in this Nordic Ware grill and wow, you really do get what you pay for. I've used this little sucker constantly since then and it is still in pristine condition, nothing and I do mean nothing sticks, and cleanup is a dream. Barring natural disaster or an attack by the blob (ooops, my age is showing), I think this one will outlast the cockroaches!

Thanks, Nordic Ware. You rock.

No complaints about the flat side. It's flat and it distributes heat well. I bought it more for the ridged side though, ad that's where this product loses me. Food gets stuck in the ridges and just won't come off. Plus the coating is starting to flake off, so I dont want to cook on it anymore.

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I use this grill mainly for pancakes and eggs, it is heavy and does not warp like lighter weight grills. Pancakes come out great because the grill heats evenly. This is a very good product and it was also a terrific price.

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Non stick coating coming off after second use. More difficult and time consuming to clean than the calphalone hard anodized grill pan I bought it to replace. This is just a poorly made piece of junk, don't waste your money.

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I bought this so I could grill inside. The product comes with no care instructions at all, ie; how to wash it, pretreat it with oil?, etc. It worked well for pancakes on the flat side but the grill side did not work well. I tried to grill some meat, it smoked like crazy and set off the fire alarm! When I went to wash it with mild soap, gentle sponge and warm water the non-stick began to come off. Also, the grill left marks on my stove that have yet to come off. I wouldn't suggest this grill to anyone!

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Outset QB53 Rosewood and Stainless Steel Meat Hook

Outset QB53 Rosewood and Stainless Steel Meat HookThis is a great gadget to have if you like to barbeque a lot or a little. It's great for turning ribs, steaks, hot-dogs, etc. I looked through all of my local stores and could not find a tool like this anywhere so I started searching online. This is a great value at only $9.95. I found similar items that were shorter in length and longer in price. The meat flips quickly and effortlessly saving time and the length is perfect to reach over most grills without getting burned.

My folks are retired and have started the snow bird travel with their fifth wheel, this year when they stopped by on their way back home, they barbequed up some rib eye steaks for dinner, my dad had one of these "meat hooks" or "pig tails" to flip the steaks, making it so much nicer and easier.

I searched all the BBQ stores with no luck. Searching the internet I found what I was looking for. My dad has three of these, and told me that if I get one make sure it is a long one, these work great when using a grill on a fire pit.

Everyone that loves to BBQ should have one of these.

Somebody should really start distributing them to all the BBQ stores including merchantile stores these should be easier to find and purchase.

I love this item, this would receive a higher rating if there was a higher number to choose......

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This meat hook looks odd, but it will let you turn any meat and not have it fall off the grill...Great gadget for tailgait party.

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The only complaint I have about this product is that if you use it while camping, over an open fire it is too short.

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This is pretty awesome for flipping steaks or whatever else you want to do. I didn't have it long because I took it camping and I'm pretty sure one of my buddies jacked it from me. I would recommend this to anyone.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Barbecue Tool Set

Barbecue Tool SetEven though my boyfriend doesn't use everything, it's nice to have it just in case. And for the money, you can't beat the value! Original shipment was damaged upon arrival (gray casing) but had no problem returning it for another. Overall, very pleased with this set!

I wasn't expecting the highest quality set for the price, but I was excepting the pieces to at least fit into the box it came in. As soon as I opened the box, half the parts fell out (including the knife!) and most of them wouldn't lock into their placement in the box. Also, each of the pieces is very cheap and feels like they will break. And one thing they do not show you in the photos is the ridiculous packaging this set comes in. The box is almost humorous, like it's a joke set. I originally bought this as a gift and will be returning it instead because I am too embarrassed to give this to someone. Doesn't waste your money on this one.

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The set was received as described. The handles on the skewers were not straight, which is even noticeable in the product image, but not a huge deal. The stain used to color the handles will run, so be sure to wash very well before using. I didn't wash the corn cob holders enough and they turned my hands red. Also, the corn holders are hard to get into the cob and, once in, slip out often. This is common with this style corn holder (flat "M" shape).

The handles are long enough for comfortable grilling. The wood grips stay cool and feel sturdy. It is difficult to get some of the tools back into the case, but with a little persistence, they will stay. I just tossed out the case and store the tools in my grill's tool drawer.

I have had this product for one whole summer. Overall, I am satisfied with this product. It is hard to find a decent grill set under $20 with this many tools, but you do get what you paid for. I would recommend for casual grilling, but if you are a grill fanatic, you may want to spend more for a higher quality set.

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I did not see the set as it was a gift. But I do know that it was there on time and the person who recived it liked it a great deal.

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Sensio 13057 Bella Cucina Electric Nonstick Griddle

Sensio 13057 Bella Cucina Electric Nonstick GriddleThis grille cycles on and off gets to temperature quickly and then cycles off. I kept track of the time it was "off" and it was 1 minute, 7 seconds. By that time, the food had cooled and was not cooking properly. I already returned one of these thinking it was defective, but the replacement does the same thing. Not a good purchase for me.

The price is good. The product does its job. It's exactly the

size I was looking for and lightweight, easy to store, easy to clean.

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this really is well worth the money. i can cook a whole pound of bacon on this griddle. with my old one i had to cook half a pound at a time. i like the drip tray as it attaches securly and does not slide off. it cooks food perfect. you dont want a griddle that stays on the whole time at one setting as it will cook the food too fast. so i like the delay in between because the food cooks nicely.

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