Showing posts with label grillmaster grills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grillmaster grills. Show all posts

Friday, August 1, 2014

NHL Detroit Redwings Vinyl Covered Long Neck Bottle Opener

NHL Detroit Redwings Vinyl Covered Long Neck Bottle OpenerIn the description it says that it is a magnet, it is NOT.

we will not me returning this because we will use it anyway and it seems like it is a good quality opener. I was a bit up set because I thought I had found exactly what my husband wanted.

Just so you are for warned, it is not a Magnet.

Friday, July 4, 2014

T-fal A7770764 Initiatives Nonstick Inside and Out Dishwasher Safe 12-Inch Fry Pan / Saute Pan Cook

T-fal A7770764 Initiatives Nonstick Inside and Out Dishwasher Safe 12-Inch Fry Pan / Saute Pan Cookware, RedI like my T-fal 12-inch Fry Pan/Saute Pan I can Cook, Fry, Sautéing and even Stir-Fry which is one of my favorite things to make. The Pan can take a lot of use but is always reliable, the Food Glides on the Non-Stick Surface and comes out tasting the Best. It is very Light made of Hard Anodized Non-Stick Stain resistant Enamel outside and Non-Stick Durable and Scratch resistant inside, Safe to use with Metal Utensils although I like to use Wooden Ones. I like the Ergonomic Long Comfortable Handle that is easy to Grab and Hold and stays Cool, it is Oven Safe in Temperatures up to 350F degrees

T-fal 12-inch Frying Pan is Big enough to make anything you want and to Cook for the Entire Family and always does a Good Job with even Heat Distribution for reliable Cooking Results. Is Dishwasher Safe although I like to wash it by hand, I want my Frying Pan to look good inside and out for a Long Time. I first saw the Skillet at the Place with the Red and White Circles by my House and bought it, and ever since I have been Collecting many of T-fal Cooking Pieces. I love T-fal Cookware, it is well Made very Light, easy to Clean, very Inexpensive and it can Lasts for Years! ...Thank You D.D.

I bought my first set of T-Fal nonstick cookware about four years ago. They consisted of a three pan set an 8 inch 10 and 11 half inch non-stick frying pans that sold for $27.00 on Amazon. These pans were a pleasure to own. I used the 10 inch pan exclusively for making eggs of all sorts and I probably made 1000 eggs in that frying pan and it lasted a good 3 1/2 years before the non-stick surface wasn't as non-stick anymore. This is why I opted to buy these 12 inch T-Fal pans.

These pans are easy to take care of, all you have to do is use common sense and do not use anything abrasive on the insides and you could scrub the outsides to your heart's content to keep them looking new.

As long as T-Fal is allowed to keep making these pans I will buy them forever and day with no regret. I recommend them highly. They are priced right and they last with a little common sense care.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

KitchenAid Hard Anodized Nonstick 8-Inch Open Skillet

KitchenAid Hard Anodized Nonstick 8-Inch Open SkilletI would have never purchased a KitchenAid pan (All-Clad, Calphalon, LeCreuset are on my shelves) but decided to-after hearing about it on a Cook's Illustrated television program. The price was right (under $20) and it arrived in two days. What a useful pan! I use it often, especially eggs and omelets, and it has held-up very well. Give it a try.

This skillet is just a perfect little kitchen tool. It is ideal for small omelets, with a great nonstick surface and a comfortable handle. It conducts heat well, and it cleans up instantly.

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The name says it all. KitchenAid is top of the line in anything they make.

These skillets make cooking easy. Nothing ever evens starts to stick.

Cleanup is just a wipe with a paper towel or dishcloth.

Always remember to keep them from overheating and they will last for years and years.

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I was looking to replace my old non-stick skillet that I used primarily for cooking eggs. The old one had lost its non-stick coating. When I saw this one recommended on America's Test Kitchen over all the other contenders, most of which cost quite a bit more, I bought it. I don't regret buying it. The non-stick works very well and, while not thick as many I have used, it heats evenly without hot spots. I will soon buy another one.

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Light weight, easy to clean, non-stick surface is durable and works, nice shape and depth for omelets and eggs or grilled sandwiches. Cooks evenly, good heat distribution. One of the better pans of this type I have bought, this is my 2nd one.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Fox Run Glass Heat Resistant Baster

Fox Run Glass Heat Resistant BasterThis glass baster looks great upon first inspection. The only problem is that the bulb does not fit tightly and it will not hold liquid. I did not return it because I have an older baster and used the bulb that was on it with acceptable results.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Kingsford KRU20 St. Louis Tongs

Kingsford KRU20 St. Louis TongsVery useful tongs open wide enough, close easily enough, securely hold a large piece of food. The wood keeps them cool to use. The triangular hanger at the hinge locks the tongs closed when pulled out.

16" long not counting hanger, food grippers are 2" wide and 4"long.

The product started out working well. After a few months of use, one of the wooden grips fell off. The tongs themselves are a little flimsy and flex enough to drop food. Disappointing.

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These tongs fail to hold onto food and thus fail as BBQ tongs. They also have a very sharp edge as the slice in my finger proves. FAIL

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Calphalon Unison Nonstick Nonstick Grill Pan and Griddle Set 2-pc.

Calphalon Unison Nonstick Nonstick Grill Pan and Griddle Set 2-pc.These pans heat unevenly to the point where they simultaneously burn and undercook 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 pans are 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 these pans and either buy a cheaper item of similar quality or hunt for better quality.

This review is based on 6 weeks experience with these pans.

I received these pans as part of a House Party contest I entered. I started using them the day I got them, and have used them almost everyday since. The trick with these pans is to not turn your burners on high and to use very little oil on the pans when cooking food that might stick or brush food that might stick with oil. We love fish tacos wrapped in lettuce leaves and the grill pan never fails to turn out moist beautiful seared fillets. It also grills a perfect fillet Mignon, chicken breasts and vegetables like asparagus. The slide pan makes great omelets, crepes and pancakes to name just a few of its many uses. And they clean up like a dream. I have given the set to both my sons as gifts and they are equally pleased with their performance.

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When this set arrived the two pans were the same. One was supposed to be a grill pan. We contacted Amazon and they sent out the grill pan right away and told me to send back the wrong pan as soon as I could. Great service. I'm loving this flat pan. Still finding uses for it. Doesn't stick as promised.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Grill Daddy GB91061 Grill Cleaning Tool

Grill Daddy GB91061 Grill Cleaning ToolI am knocking off one star simply because there is a design flaw, but it is easily overcome.

When you close tight the fill cap, there is no where for air to enter the handle to allow the water to flow out.

If you remove the cap, it works great, tho I may simply drill a small air hole into the handle somewhere. I am afraid of just loosening it as it may fall into the hot grill during use.

It is better than spashing water with a cup because it releases a small amount of water at the exact moment of the brush's contact with the grill. You may get similar effect by dipping a SS brush into water each and every stroke, but that sounds like a lot of work as well.

I simply clean the grill while it is still hot just after cooking and even between batches if I see a need. It only take a few seconds and is much easier than turning it on later just to clean it or leaving all that gunk on there until you next want to grill something (and then waiting for it to re-heat again). The added bonus is that it cools down the grill that much faster so I can put the top on again that much sooner.

I have tried many different methods and before this, I had settled on one of those grill cleaning bricks (which, in turn, I had to clean every month or so with a SS scrubber and soapy hot water)

One reviewer of the pro suggested it melted onto the grill. Since SS does not melt, I suspect he was pushing so hard the grill bars went past the bristles and touched the base. There is no need to push that hard at all. Either that or he cleans it with the high flames still on and they reach the plastic. Turn down/off the flames just before using it.

I like that the removeable brush is held into place with a wingnut because other removable heads I have had, had problems with the brush slideing out of the handle while I was using it.

The pro gets better reviews and may be a better design, but this was an impulse buy for me at BBB with one of their 20% off coupons.

Grill Daddy GD12952S Grill Daddy Pro Grill Brush

But then again, the Pro seems like a two handed device, while this only requires one handed use, which I think I prefer.

My wife is always looking for ways to make me more helpful around the house. She knows I hate to clean the grill even though I use it a lot. I got tired of buying steel brushes to clean the grill and have them all gummed up in a few weeks. She bought me the Grill Daddy and I finally got around to trying it and it works pretty good. You have to turn the grill on high and you load the Grill Daddy with about a cup of water and you go to work. The water on the hot grill turns to steam and it got my grill looking like new. Now, it didn't help me with all the other cleaning that I had to do on my Webber gas grill. I still have to spend a Saturday afternoon taking care of all that is below the grill. However, I know I can get the grill clean in a relatively short period of time. I only used it once and I know it came with an extra set of brushes but I don't think that these brushes will gum up all that soon. (Especially since I don't clean the grill that often). However, I couldn't help but see all the gunk on the grill fall away into the drop pan rather than sticking to the brush.

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I won this product at my Company's secret Santa Christmas party. I was hesitant on how well it would work given it's an "as seen on TV" product. However, it works better than any grill brush I've ever used. The brush has 3 small holes located where the bristles are, so as you brush your grill, the movement of the brush causes water to leak out the holes onto the grill. The water helps to steam away cooked on food, and then the brushes scrap it off. It works wonderfully and gets my grill perfectly clean for the next meal. Just make sure you let your grill pre-heat to about 400 degrees, then in about 15 seconds of scrubbing with this brush, it's perfectly clean and ready to use. I would highly recommend this product.

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Doesn't operate as advertised! Water did not flow freely out of it and it had little more effect on my grill than a normal grill brush. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Ordered this a while ago and just used it. I have a weber grill and have had it for years. I have used heavy duty brushes to clean the grill but nothing has done the job this one does. Get the grill nice and hot, fill it up with water and start scraping. The water comes out at a nice pace and along with the brush which is quality it cleans it extremely well. I was impressed how nice a job it does without the heavy or hard scraping. Worth the price.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Optimus F-0712 7-Inch 2-Speed Personal Table Fan, White

Optimus F-0712 7-Inch 2-Speed Personal Table Fan, WhiteThe fan comes pre-assembled, all you have to do is snap the base "foot" on it, and unwrap the power cord. The fan has three modes: off, low, & high. All of the "on" modes are fairly noisy (as one would expect a cheap fan to be), and all of the "on" modes do a good job of keeping you cool. I use this at my desk in my office which is kept about 10 degrees warmer than I am really comfortable with, and I pretty much have it on me all day long, and it does its job well. For a tiny little 7 inch fan, I feel I most certainly got my money's worth.

I bought this fan for my desk at my office. For the price you pay the fan is great. It has 2 speeds, low and high, and offers alot of power for a low setting. The con is that its a bit noisy, but that could also be because its so close to me and blowing right in my ear.

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This fan was horrible! It let out the most loud ear shattering squeal when it ran! I unplugged it and returned it immediately. I don't even remember how the air felt I just had to make the gear scratching noise stop!

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This small fan is very powerful but quite loud. Had I known that, I might have opted for a different model.

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I ordered this fan for my pet, a 2-year old Pomeranian. It is placed in front of him on the vinyl floor and he enjoys it very much especially when the weather is beginning to get hot, he needs it. It is a very effective and economical way to take care of your pets during summer if you are like me work full time and cannot afford to turn on air conditioner for our pets all day. It would be better if the fan has a 24-hour timer so that it can be set to turn on at a particular time.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Hillsdale Furniture 1010BF Madison Bed Set, Full, Textured Black

Hillsdale Furniture 1010BF Madison Bed Set, Full, Textured BlackThis came on time. Was very easy to set up with my platform frame. Instructions were easy to read. Looks very nice and well made. Definitely worth the price. The only thing I had an issue with was, seems they were missing 2 of the larger screws for the headboard. Hence the 4 stars. I will be contacting Amazon customer service to see if they can ship the additional screws. Otherwise, it looks very good. Was perfect for my 14" lucid mattress.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Great Northern Popcorn Pit Popper Campfire Firepit Popcorn Popper

Great Northern Popcorn Pit Popper Campfire Firepit Popcorn PopperWe got this popcorn popper and were so excited to try it out. My son was shaking it and when I turned my head he dropped it or something and a bunch of the popcorn landed in the fire. I figured he just messed up and emptied what little was left in the pan and the lid fell off. He had dumped most of the popcorn so I did the next batch myself. I was gently shaking it and it just didn't feel right. When I went to put the popped corn into the bowl, the lid fell off again. I'm not sure if this is something I did, a defect in this one popper, but I suggest you be extremely careful with this popper.

The popped corn was great and I will send this one back and get a replacement. I'm really hoping it's a defect in this one popper and the next one will be fine.

This product has much potential to be a 5 star product. The quality of the product material, at this price point, is very good far better than others that I compared it to. E.g. I bought a unit at Walmart for about the same price, which was a piece of junk (1 star at best).

Out of the box, this unit is problematic for the following reasons:

1) The connecting point between the handle and the lid is way too loose. In fact, this caused my first batch of popcorn to fall into the fire due to the connecting point coming free and the pan falling out. Yes, I had it connected properly. My recommendation to the manufacturer would be to connect the handle to the pan rather than the lid of the pan. But even with it attached to the lid, it could still use a more precise attachment. There is just way too much slop in the fitting and the little spring steel release actually acts as a ramp for the end of the handle to slip up on and come loose. I had to modify that little spring steel part to get my handle to stay on without falling off while gently shaking it in the fire while popping corn.

2) The lid is a nice idea but it does not secure tight enough onto the pan to hold the weight under it while shaking (not too hard of course) over a flame. Mine came off while popping a batch, and I was being very careful. I had to modify all the spring clips to get them to hold, but even then, they are still not nearly as tight as they should be. The fix, of course, would be what I suggested above to have the handle attach to the pan and not the lid. It doesn't really make sense to have the lid support the weight of the pan, oil, and popping corn below it when the pan itself could be used to attach a handle.

Besides these frustrating things, I really love this concept. The extending handle, the flip lid, the quality of material, etc. are all great and if these problems were corrected by the manufacturer, I think they would have a 5-star product.

I gave it 3 stars because I still think it's a good value for this price. If you are up for a little modification, you will likely have the best open fire popper anywhere close to this price.

Just don't be too surprised if you loose your first couple batches of popcorn due to poor fit. My family got quite the laugh when they watched me attempt to make them the perfect first batch of popcorn with this thing, only to end with that perfect batch end up on fire, literally, in the coals of our campfire. Fortunately, the pan only received a small ding from hitting a rock.

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Got the Popcorn Pit Popper to take camping for the grandkids to make popcorn. Only thing they know how to do is microwave it. It works just fine easy for a 11 year old to use.

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i purchased this and it was the best popcorn maker ever! I twould recommen this to everyone who likes to make popcorn over a campfire or fireplace.

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I love my popcorn pit popper. It works awesome. i am always looking for different things to do over the fire. The popcorn tastes great and we have yet to burn it. The 4 oz popcorn pkg's make it so easy to do. A must purchase!! I would recommend it to everyone who likes popcorn and campfires!!!!

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Lola Jumbo Stainless Steel Scourer

Lola Jumbo Stainless Steel ScourerI first saw these many, many years ago by watching the cooks in Chinese take-out places. At the end of cooking dish A, they throw this into the wok, pressing it down with the back of a ladle, and then using the combination to quickly scrub out the wok before moving on to dish B. Note that they come in two sizes; you want this, the Jumbo.

This baby is awesome! Everything else I have used to date degrades over time, and leaves rust stains behind on the sink in the process. This pad is not only holding tough after 3 months (as far as I can tell it hasn't degraded at all), but was also able to clean the rust spots left behind by the others.

Recommend highly.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot with BBQ Grill

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot with BBQ GrillThis is the second pot I bought from MV trading. I lived in Thailand for a few years and one of my favorite dinners was Yao Hon Kowlee BBQ. In Thailand, real fire (charcoal pot is used) and the BBQ/soup pot, which aluminum with slits cut into it that allows for cooking the meat and at the same time allowing the fats and caramelized juices to flow into the soup, sits above the glowing coals. As the dinner progresses, the soup (recipe to follow) gets tastier. Having a clay pot that weights 20 lbs filled with 3-5 lbs of burning coals limited this dinner to an out door affair. We live where it gets over 100 f in the summer and snows in the winter so we could not enjoy this as often as we would like (its not fun sitting around 3-5 lbs of burning coals when its +100f). I searched the net periodically for something that would allow my family to grill meats and have the drippings to flavor a base soup and this was the closest I could find.

This works great if you have the correct utensils and enjoy a social dinner and are not in a hurry. Its romantic if just you and your spouse/significant other. But also fun for the kids (we have 5 thus the need for 2). The kids enjoy have Yao Hon as often as we want to set this up. They would eat it daily if we let them. Below is a list of things I have found to help make this a fun and delicious dinner including meats vegetables and dipping sauces.

1. a couple quarts of Broth (vegetable or chicken, low salt if you are restricted). It is much easier if you pre boil the broth before adding it to this pot. It inst required as there are 2 settings for the soup base (hight and low) and high will bring the soup to a boil but pre heating allows for a quicker start.

2. Meats: any meat you like grilled usually we do 2 types of meat like Sirloin (1 inch squares) and large shrimp. Often we also throw some Japanese egg plant or portabella mushrooms on the grill toward the end of dinner to lighten it up. We have a Thai marinate we soak the meats in, but you can use your favorite pre-grilling marinade or rub. Just use a lighter amount.

3. 3-5 types vegetables: we do thai vegetables, but it really is a matter of choice ( Bok choy, cabbage, spinach, Chinese broccoli, regular broccoli leaf veggies cut into 1inch by2 ibch strips). We always use mushrooms but again, all about your likes so the list of veggies can go on and on. Often we add a couple scallions and garlic cloves to the broth depending.

4. Glass noodles (rice vermicelli) again as preference goes, you can use any type of soup noodles that you like. Ramen noodles work well as a substitute.

5. Eggs: We mix the glass noodle with a raw eggs before putting the noodles into the broth. You can also scramble the egg and add it directly to the boiling broth for an egg-drop style but it inst required.

6. Lubricant: In Thailand, they place a huge chunk of Pork fat with skin on and this releases a slow steady oil that keeps the meat from sticking. We use a can of Pam and coat the Grill portion between each set of meat. I always spray the top of the meat before turning it. This is a low calorie option and works well.

7. Dipping sauces at least 3: Again this depends on your meats and tastes. For example for Steak you can use Bearnaise (package mix works well), shrimp or chicken you can use teriyaki, Portabella you can use your favorite BBQ sauce. We use some special thai sauces that make this a very Thai experience. It all depends on the time you want to spend (open jars for quick and easy or spend some time to make some home made).

8. Misc: Tongs, Ladle to dish out soup, Large cooking Chops sticks to turn the meat over, regular chops sticks for eating, Medium Bowls for soup, small plate for cooked meats, ramekins for dipping sauces, spoons for soup (consider the Asian style soup spoons to make the soup more romantic/fun), small pitcher with extra broth (needed not only to replace soup if wanted, but also I use the broth on the grill plate between each set of meat. It cools the grill plate and removes the caramelized drippings so they don't burn).

Directions: Pour pre-heated broth into soup pan. Fill to about 2 inches from top. Turn the Boil switch to "high". Do not turn on the grill side until the vegetables are cooking. When the soup starts to boil, add the noodles and egg to broth and use chop stick/large spoon to make sure egg doesnt stick to bottom.

Add alot of vegetables to broth remembering most of the leaf veggies will shrink so you really cant put too much.

Turn on Grill portion and coat grill with pam. Here is the fun times as each person having dinner can put a few pieces of meat on the grill and cook their own meat. After using chop stick on raw meat, stir the soup to make sure veggies are all cooking and sterilizing the sticks.

After everyone has removed there first pieces of meat, pour just enough broth onto the plate to cool it and use chop sticks to break up any juices. Use the tongs to grab the plate and dump the liquid right into the soup. Sometimes it takes 2 rinses. Spray with pam and then Add more meat. The soup usually takes about 15-20 minutes, but we normally only take a small portion of the soup at a time as the soup gets better and better each time you rinse the grill into it. The grill gets hot enough to really brown the meat but it doesnt do it too fast so medium rare is about the best you can do.

This is a slower, social dinner that allows for lots of interaction and hands on fun. If you open a bottle of wine or have some cocktails, this is one of the best dinner parties you can have. It is extremely low fat with lots of veggies so it satisfies multiple needs. On the flip side, you can Keep it extremely simple with simple veggies, chicken/steak and store bought sauces.

I am a foodie at heart and have been lucky enough to have traveled all over the globe collecting recipes and experiencing food from so many cultures the way it should be. I hope that this isnt too intimidating as it is really a joy to experience. The $75 might seem abit steep, but we use it about 2 times a month and so the cost per use is really worth it.

The pot and the grill worked very well and clean up was easy.

It is helpful to boil your water in a pot first then pour it into the Shabu Shabu pot. By doing this you do not have to wait for the water to heat up and you can begin your feast much faster.

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I had previously purchased a Tayama hot pot which I had to return (Amazon.com). I was very disappointed after having purchased and prepared a lot of vegetables and meat, the hot pot did not get hot enough to cook anything (used hot water and was not even simmering after 40 minutes). Amazon.com was great about the return though and issued my refund for the return shipping fee before I had even returned it. As soon as they received the return, I was refunded for the item and original shipping fee.

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I was apprehensive on ordering another hot pot, but gave this one a try. It heated very quickly (under 10 minutes to boil 4 cups of cold water). The grill heated quickly as well. I'm very happy with this item. Would definitely recommend.

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I have used this Hot Pot twice, it is so nice, the grill bar is so easy to clean. I love this product a lot, the only drawback is that it doesn't offer the keeping warm feature, you either turn it on or off. Other than that, it is definately a good buy.

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Got this as we enjoy Shabu Shabu and had a gas burner for the table which didn't really do the job. Couldn't heat the water, so had to pre-boil it on the stove and transfer to the gas burner.. Had to buy the bottles of gas, which always run out when you need them!! Well I am happy to report that this electric one does it all and very well. Heats the water from cold to boil in less than 5mins and holds the boil easily.... Top grill is small but works well if you like Korean BBQ.. This is a must if you like hotpot cooking!!!