Showing posts with label infrared gas grills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label infrared gas grills. Show all posts

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Meuse's Bar & Grill 14'' x 11'' Collectible Stretched Canvas

Meuse's Bar & Grill 14'' x 11'' Collectible Stretched Canvas
  • 14'' x 11'' Ready to hang
  • Gallery wrapped on stretcher bars - No frame needed
  • Archival quality canvas and inks
  • UV Coated for durability
  • 100% Satisfaction guarantee

It wasn't at all the quality I was expecting for the price I paid. The coloring is weird and just looks very cheap. I am pretty disappointed and probably won't order from this place again.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Rosle Barbecue Basting Brush

Rosle Barbecue Basting BrushThis item matches the other bbq tools by rosle nicely. This brush, though, is dual function. The large, flexible end is very suitable for some adult play without any harm done to the receiver.

S and M, light and fun.

Enjoy the basting.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Weber W68 6-Ounce Stubborn Stain Remover for Grills with 2 Pads

Weber W68 6-Ounce Stubborn Stain Remover for Grills with 2 PadsThis stuff actually does remove stains from my grill. The exterior grill cleaner which I also bought and also a Weber product does nothing. Neither do any other stainless steel cleaners I have tried.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Presto 06855 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Removable Handles

Presto 06855 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Removable HandlesI bought this for my wife for Christmas and after only 2 uses the coating started peeling off the top edge; once it started you could actually peel more with your fingernail. We have had a lot of excellent Presto products over the years but this issue is a real let down; the skillet cooked nicely and the removable handles were a plus for storage but if the coating don't stay on it is worthless and possibly a safety issue if you ingest it in the food you make in it. I returned it for a refund.

This skillet works great. Clear view of the temp gauge. Cleans wonderfully n removable legs make it the best skillet I have owned

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This is an excellent frying pan. It heats evenly and the legs come off for storage. I like that I can even put it in the dishwasher.

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My husband uses this pan to cook breakfast for our family every weekend. He uses it primarily for pancakes, potatoes, and ham steaks and it works very well. It heats quickly and evenly, and nothing sticks to it. He can cook everything in one pan and it cleans up easily. Makes weekend cooking a snap! love it!

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Potato Grilling Rack

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Potato Grilling RackWhile the principle of the product is rather simple (a flat piece of metal with spikes sticking up), it is very useful. The instructions are very easy coat with a light coating of oil, and drop the potatoes on the metal spikes. Stick on BBQ and cook. Allegedly cooks faster than potatoes would in an oven.

Here are my reflections after my first time using this contraption:

1) I started cooking potatoes at the same time as the steak and vegetables. By the time my steak and asparagus were cooked, the potatoes needed another 10 minutes or so. In hindsight, I should have started the potatoes while the grill was heating up; and they would have been done on time

2) I varied from the original instructions wrapping two of the four potatoes in aluminum foil before placing them on the spikes. They cooked faster, though had less of a roasted taste (that I found very desirable!)

3) On one of the four spikes I placed a sweet potato which tasted fantastic after coming off the grill! It needed no foil, and cooked a little faster than the exposed (foil-free) potatoes.

In summary, you should probably start cooking the potatoes while the grill is heating up. You can wrap them in foil to make the job faster; though it will cut back on the nice roasted flavor that you otherwise get.

I gave it 4 stars because it isn't 100% non-stick, even with a coat of oil. When I pull potatoes off the rack, they tend to stick to the spike and tear that part of the potato open. Still taste great, though!

Bought this on a whim to add to the other grill accessories in the garage. Didn't really cook the potatoes quicker than before and was tough to clean. It does keep the spuds in place (as long as there aren't more than 4) where you can continue to brush them with melted butter, mmmmmmmm. Be sure to use non-stick spray (found that out the hard way). Save your money wrap them in foil and throw them on.

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There's junk and then there's junk! This thing is a candidate for the Ripoff hall of fame. Potatoes cook unevenly and the skins are burned black due to considerable amount of time needed to make the food halfway edible. Of course, there's no satisfaction guarantee offered to consumers. I'm sure the folks who brought this lousy product to market had to have known it was an impractical and useless product but they just wanted to make a buck.

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I am always looking for a gadget for the grill. After a few tries I found the only redeeming quality is that the potato skin is crispier than normal foil wrapped potatoes. This gadget is heading for the yard sale pile.

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I have used this potato holder for over a year and love the quality of the steel and the functionality of securing the potato to the rack. Every BBQ chef should acquire one of these units for use during 2013.

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Monday, January 13, 2014

All-Clad LTD Nonstick Grande Grille Pan

All-Clad LTD Nonstick Grande Grille PanI have tried several stove top grills, so I feel qualified to comment on this one. First I bought the non-stick aluminum Nordicware grill, which worked ok till the non-stick peeled. Next I tried the LeCreuset, which was sooooo heavy, hard to clean, and began to develop rust spots. Next was the Lodge Logic, which was similar to the LeCreuset, but cheaper. (Too heavy and hard to clean.) Finally, I purchased this All-Clad Grande Grille Pan, which is the largest of the lot. It cooks evenly over two burners on my gas stove and cleans up easily with a little soaking. So far, this grill out performs any of the others and I am finally HAPPY with my purchase! (If you are a Foodie, you may notice Giada DeLaurentis using this same grill on "Everyday Italian".) If you are in the market for a quality stove-top grill, this one won't disappoint you.

It's important to realize that this grill pan won't heat up like your outdoor charcoal grill, retain heat like cast iron (le creuset or lodge), or even cook fish, chicken, and steak the same way as a gas grill. What this incredibly easy to use (both for cooking and cleaning) piece of kitchen ware is great for is finding that perfect balance for light grilling when you dont have the time or convenience to do it the old fashioned way.

I am a purist when it comes to certain cookware. Cast iron just does some things better. But cast iron isn't for everyone. It's heavy, doesn't 'clean' the way many people are comfortable with, and takes some adjustment to understand its slow cooking properties. This grill pan is great if you're looking to do the following:

1. Grill up some salmon or swordfish steaks without worrying about leaving a 'fishy' residue on that precious, seasoned grill you have

2. Tenderize and cook to near perfection some chicken you have

3. Grill vegetables with, or without olive oil (the wonders of non-stick make the pan virtually a no-fat cooking device. Think of it like a much, much higher quality non-electric george foreman grill)

What it's not so good with:

1. Strip steak

2. Hamburgers (fat tastes good, lets face it folks)

3. Slow cook BBQ (you need real charcoal or at least cast iron to cook these babies nice and slow when you don't have your own smoke house)

So bottom line:

If you're more of a meatier eater/cooker, stick with the original (and less expensive cast iron or outdoor grills). If you're into fish, veggies, and chicken, consider adding this to your arsenal of essential All-Clad supplies.

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Actually, had to buy two because I had the misfortune of leaving our old one inside of the stove in our previous apartment! Well the new renters surely got a fabulous housewarming gift. This grill is easy to clean and wonderful to handle on two burners. We put one burner on medium for cooking and the other on low for keeping the finished food at the right temperature (handy when doing protein and veggies at same time). Also, if your oven is big enough, you can sear the meat on top of the stove and move it into a 450 preheated oven to panroast (the stainless handles make this a cinch). We've used Creuset as an alternative, and it's just not as easy to clean and maneuver. If you buy it on Amazon it's 99.95 plus free shipping (and whatever bonus is running--like today another $25.00 0ff with a small additional purchase in kitchenware). However, if you buy it at Williams Sonoma you can get it with shipping of 10-15 dollars but you do get garlic paste and stainless steel skewers). So you might want to see what works better for you.

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This pan is EXACTLY what I was looking for. After buying two different brands of cast iron grill pans, I have finally found one that does the trick.

All of my pots and pans are All Clad, but I didn't want to spend the big bucks for an All Clad grill pan so I order two different cast iron pans and both of them were awful. Food sticking (even after much seasoning) and the pans were really heavy and cumbersome to use.

Then I found an incredible price on this All Clad grill pan on Amazon.com and bought it.

Should have bought it in the first place!

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I just purchased this grill last week & don't know how I survived without it. It is absolutely wonderful. It fits perfectly over the 2 burners on my gas stove. I lightly seasoned with vegetable oil just before using (as recommended) and clean up has been a breeze. It easily holds 8 NY Strip steaks & could probably hold 10-12 burgers. If you like to grill inside, this is so much better than a George Foreman grill. I ordered mine from Williams Sonoma because for the same price listed here, you get free All Clad skewers (6) & a jar of roasted garlic paste marinade. Some might think it's a bit expensive, but it's something you'll only have to buy once. I felt just like Rachael Ray using mine! It's definitely a must have!

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Cooking Grid for BBQ Grillware and Brinkmann Grills

Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Cooking Grid for BBQ Grillware and Brinkmann GrillsI bought these to replace my old grates in my GSC2418n / GSC2418 BBQ Grillware. They showed up with a huge arc/bend that was easy to see even before putting them on a flat and level surface. I am not even going to bother to use them. They do fit, but are completely warped. I am going to see what else is out on the market and won't be getting a replacement set sent to me. I will post up a picture or two showing the warp that I am talking about.

Update I thought I would give them another chance and had them ship me an additional set. Guess what? It came warped in the same manner. So that is a total of 6 of them all warped in the same manner. I would highly recommend steering clear of this product since clearly it has no QA process.

I ordered this for my GSC2418. It fits perfectly except I only need to pieces instead of all three. Now I have one extra grid.

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The grates came on time and undamaged. Opening the package they look durable and hardy. I have a 4 burner grill and usually only use 2 burners. The grates have started to warp after several uses they are sagging in the middle. I didn't use high heat or heavy objects on grates. They are better than the cracked and rusted set I had before, but I don't think they will last very long.

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Great purchasehard to find at a reasonable price considering this grill series is discontinued but was also at the best price found. A bit smaller than original grids but works fine.

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THESE GRIDS FOR MY PRO 4400 BRINKMANN BBQ GRILL WERE NOT AS HEAVY AS THE ORIGINAL SET BUT THEY SEEM TO WORK OK. THE OVERALL WIDTH WAS ALSO SLIGHTLY NARROWER THEN THE ORIGINAL BY ABOUT AN INCH SO THERE IS A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE GRIDS AND THE SIDE OF THE GRILL. SINCE I DO NOT PLACE MY MEAT UP AGAINST THE GRILL WALLS THIS IS NOT A BIG PROBLEM.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

GrillPro 90613 13-Inch Cast Iron Bar Burner

GrillPro 90613 13-Inch Cast Iron Bar BurnerI am very pleased with those burners.

The price was very good as my Canadian Tire store wanted more than twice the money for each and also the 5% GST plus 9.5% PST

on top of it

As I needed 3 burners to fix my old Kent BBQ, the final price with shipping was less than half what I would have paid locally.

The only issue I had was that the Kent needed 17 inches burners instead of those 15" units but I made a custom bracket to hold the shorter

pieces and they work perfectly.

I love that Kent and it is now over 10 years old and it should be good for another 10 years with that repair.

They were made in New Zealand and sold by CTC in Canada and the warranty was 7 years. Very high quality construction with inoxydable cover

and cast iron cooking grills

This is a solid 13 inch burner. It will bring at least ten years of daily service. Double check all your burners for gas loss or hot spots.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Charcoal Companion Explorer Folding Handle Grilling Fork

Charcoal Companion Explorer Folding Handle Grilling ForkThe size of this thing is both a plus and minus. Due to it's size it allows you to manipulate food further away from the flame, but that also means it takes a bit to manipulate food because it is so huge.

I bought his along with the folding tongs and spatula that are sold by the same company because I wanted something compact to keep with my gear. We do a lot of camping out of the trunk of our cars and don't have a lot of space for storage at home so I thought they would do the trick for us. They only take up 1/2 the amount of space that the old ones did.

They are a very well made item made with good quality wood and metal. I like that the fold in half and lock in place relatively easily. This also holds true for closing them as well.

There are two reasons I didn't give them five stars. First of all, the hanging ring position is wrong since it is near the middle of the fork when it is open but is fine when they are closed. Second, the way that the fork is welded onto the neck makes holding it a bit awkward. They welded it on the same way that they welded the spatula on, but it should be welded on the other side since it would fit in a more natural way in your hand given the curve of the handles. I am just nit picking on these things.

I would definitely buy these again.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Norpro Mini Burger Press

Norpro Mini Burger PressBurger Press is not a tool to cook in (like 3-star member mentioned :-)) but to shape six uniform, 2-Ounce mini slider burgers quickly and easily. Load your meat into the mold and press to shape identical, perfect patties. Line the patty press with plastic wrap or parchment paper for easy transfer to the grill or to freeze.

Bought this for a tailgating contest and it made the prep work sooo much quicker. The patties were a perfect size and cooked very evenly on the grill. Easy to use and clean as well. If you press the parties firmly, they'll pop right out when you flip the tray over.

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This is awesome. Not a negative comment, just advice; grease (oil or spray) the inside of the press b-4 adding whatever so it comes out easier

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it works good i like it just gotta get used to removing patties from it so they dont fall apart

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My kids love the slider burgers that this item produces! I'd recommend this to anyone with kids or just loves sliders!

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Charcoal Companion Non-stick Kabob Grilling Rack, with Six 13-Inch Skewers

Charcoal Companion Non-stick Kabob Grilling Rack, with Six 13-Inch SkewersThese were versatile and are nonstick. The major problem I found with them is that you cannot turn the skewers 45 degrees to evenly cook them. There are grooves in the rack and they automatically turn back to the original position. SO to correct the problem you have to turn the meat which then chicken will become too loose and fall off. I don't know if I would purchase them again. You can use them without the racks but that kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it?

Just used this rack for the first time. It did a great job of evenly cooking the meat and veggies. Allows you to turn the skewers during cooking. Only issue is it's $9.00 on Totsy and other sites, so Amazon needs to match this price!

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This was causally a gift for my sisternd she tells me it arrived in a timely manner and is everything she expected. It s a great summer item.

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Simple and plain and a great idea. I and others have used it on my grill and find it excellent to use.

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The items were a christmas present and my son said it was the perfect gift since he cooked on the grill every chance he gets. He was very happy with it.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Lodge Logic LJSCP3 Jumbo Chef's Platter, 12-inch by 15-inch

Lodge Logic LJSCP3 Jumbo Chef's Platter, 12-inch by 15-inchLet me start off by saying that I'm an unabashed fan of cooking with cast iron cookware and Lodge cast iron in particular.

Having used the Lodge Pro Logic pizza pan from over a year to make roast potatoes (thin skin red, fingerling, little gourmet potatoes, cut to roughly same size, liberally tossed in olive oil, Rosemary, Oregano, a dash of red wine vinegar, 450 degrees, 20 minutes then flip with spatula or tongs, roast another 20 minuts or until soft).

The possibility of roasting all kinds of veggies arises. I bought this pan to serve as a spill over pan when I had too many veggies on the pizza pan (a little space around the roasted veggies helps).

Alas, it perfectly fits 1/2 of my gas grill, I'm now thinking about roasted veggies in the summer without running a high temperature oven in the summer. I'll also use this for family style fajitas.

Like all Lodge the quality is great. The 12" X 15" dimensions are outer dimensions, with the inner dimensions being about 12"-10", 10-14" at the wide point.

When you buy this remember it is a heavy pan that will get heavier when full of food. Be in the habit of picking up a pot holder when you move towards a pan. This pan will hold the heat from the oven. Be prepared to still have your food warm on the coolest winter days when you go back for seconds, or even when it comes time to clean up.

Lodge makes a smaller version of this pan, I"m not sure if it's on Amazon yet. The smaller version has a wood liner available, but there is no liner available for the jumbo platter.

The Lodge Chef's Platter can certainly be used as a serving platter. Warm it slightly in an oven to keep hot hors d'oeuvres warm. Chill it in a refrigerator for an hour before serving a relish tray or meat and cheese tray so those items stay colder longer.

The versatility comes from its ability to be used in the oven, on the stove top, or on the grill. Preheat it for 15-20 minutes in the oven and put on french fries, sweet potato fries, pizza, veggies, chicken strips, or anything else. The food comes out crispy with a perfectly thin "crust". No more soggy baked french fries!

For the bakers, this also works well for Italian bread. Pre-heat it and you'll get a nice crispy crust that works very well with Italian bread.

What originally drew me to the platter was its flat bottom (save for the small Lodge logo cast into it). The flat bottom means it can work effectively on a glass or ceramic smooth-top electric stove. You must give the platter adequate time to pre-heat when using it on a stovetop. Due to its size and slow-heating nature, it will take a good 10-20 minutes for the edges to heat up on a smooth-top stove (longer than my 12" Lodge skillet). If you don't, you'll have a big hot spot in the middle. Depending on the size of your stove and the configuration of your burners, you may be able to get the platter to fit across two burners.

Once your platter is pre-heated on the stove top, it works very well as a smooth griddle for pancakes, eggs, fried rice, grilled cheese, paninis, and everyone's favorite food: bacon.

Take the platter outside and put it on your gas or charcoal grill. It will prevent smaller items from falling between the grates. It also won't let flames to directly contact the food which can be good if whatever your cooking is somewhat delicate or has a tendency to catch fire.

The platter does come preseasoned from the factory. However, in my experience, it is a bit weak and needs a bit of help. My process for building up the seasoning on a new pan, or giving a boost to used ones is to warm the piece on the stovetop and lightly coat it with vegetable (soybean) oil or vegetable shortening. I then place the piece in a 500-degree oven (upside-down so excess oil won't pool) for one hour. After the hour is up, I turn the oven off and leave the piece in there until it is cool. This process will create smoke, so be sure to turn your range hood on and/or open a window.

The only negative to this pan is its size. The cooking surface is less than 12x15 probably closer to 10x13. Lodge needs to make a 15x20 version to fully occupy two burners on a typical stove.

The standard warnings about cast iron apply to this platter: it's heavy, it takes time to heat up and cool down, it's not dishwasher safe, it will rust if you scour it and soak it, and you shouldn't use soap or detergent on it.

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The name "Platter" can really be misleading for this pan. We have found that it substitutes great for a cookie sheet and most anything else that you would use a cookie sheet for. Matt shows you this cookie sheet in our video and he goes over its finer qualities!

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I use cast iron pretty much exclusively at this point, so I purchased two of these platters to replace cookie sheets. They're great! I don't normally love Lodge's pre seasoning, but these pans really were non-stick upon arrival (not that that stopped me from applying my own coat of seasoning anyway...).

Size-wise they're great as well. I've used them to bake cookies (each platter holds 9 good-sized cookies), make fries for two people (two large potatoes worth), bake two personal-size thin crust pizzas (I choose these over my pizza stone for ease of use), and warm cheesy, gooey nachos. In all those applications, nothing ever stuck to the platters, they wiped clean with just paper towel, and I was able to store them easily. I definitely recommend you get one or two of these!

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We use this pan for all kinds of things in the oven and the grill. Roasting vegetables, grill cheese, piazza, brick chicken on the grill, corn on the cob in the grill is also good. This pan has never let me down.

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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Trudeau 24-Piece Stainless-Steel Lazy Susan 40-Ounce Fondue Set

Trudeau 24-Piece Stainless-Steel Lazy Susan 40-Ounce Fondue SetHaven't done fondue before, but I had a great experience with this. Great for sharing with family or friends. Only issue for me is that all the fondue forks are identical, so it's a little hard to tell whose fork is whose, but I fixed that with Sharpee markers. :) Overall, I would definitely recommend.

Wonderful product, loved it. Got it just before the holidays and used it when we had a houseful of family at Christmas and friends at New Years. Very versatile. Easy setup, easy clean up. Makes it easy to find something that everyone can enjoy. Used it with meats and also again with cheese and then finally chocolate! Will be purchasing another in the near future so we can have several going at the same time.Highly recommended as a good buy.

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I gave this present to my boyfriend's brother and sister-in-law this Christmas along with a fondue recipe book (Great Party Fondues). They love it! They had never had/done fondue before, so it was a fun new activity. They had their first "fondue party" with friends a few weeks ago and raved about it! I would definitely recommend this product. I really like that it has a Lazy Susan for the dippers for easy sharing no need to reach over people or the fondue :-)

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I am very pleased with this fondue pot. The lazy susan and the accessories make this pot worth purchasing. It keeps everything simple and the fondue experience fun.

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Love this fondue set! Beautiful presentation and lazy susan perfect for serving vegetables and meats. However....the ceramic bowl was accidentally broken and I am unable to find a replacement part in spite of numerous searches including the Trudeau website.

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