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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Steel Grate

Steel GrateThis Steel Grate is a perfect fit for my wood burner which only has a 15" door to add logs to the fire. Before I started using this Steel Grate my fire would just smolder & smoke every time I attempted to start it up putting off so much smoke that it filled up the house. I also had the same problem with the smoke when I was successful at starting the fire with keeping it going throughout the day. The Steel Grate has solved my smoldering smoke problem filling up the house. It's easier to start the fire and it lasts a lot longer using the Steel Grate! I would recommend this product to anyone who has a smaller wood burner or smaller fireplace.

This was a little smaller than expected, but is well made and still fits nice in our free standing fire place. We did not realize that the legs extend out and the measurement is taken at the extended legs.

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This grate was just the right size for our small stove/fireplace. It seems to be very sturdy and has a small piece of what is probably hardware wire underneath, so that the little pieces of wood/embers don't fall through too easily. However, it isn't smaller on one side than the other--it's square-shaped, not triangular. That doesn't really matter much. I'd absolutely recommend it! A great deal for the price!

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When I called the seller to find out what the shipping method would be, I explained that the grate I had ordered wasn't exactly what I wanted, just the closest thing I could find. After our conversation, the product arrived and was exactly what I had wanted in the first place! I am so pleased! Your seller appreciated what I wanted and took care of me; I wish more retailers were so considerate!

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Friday, April 18, 2014

BBQ Grill Mat (Set of 2)

BBQ Grill MatThis is a wonderful product. It stops flare-ups, eliminates dirty grills, and grill marks still sear on the meat. The meats cooked on the mat are juicier, nothing sticks to the mat, including fish, vegetables and kabobs. They all cook in their juices so are moister. Clean up is in soapy water with a sponge/scrubber. I have not figured out why this mat does not melt! Used 20 times, no sign of wear.

I love not having to clean my BBQ evertime I use it. My meats that I cook are more moist and have more flavor as well as my veggies.

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LOVE IT. KEEPS THE GRILL CLEAN, AND STOPS THE FLAIR UPS. GRILL MARKS STILL SHOW ON FOOD AS WELL. WHATS NOT TO LOVE?

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Bayou Classic 7906, 6-Ft. High Pressure LPG Hose, 1/4" MNPTx 3/8" FNPT Brass Connector, 350-PSI Max

Bayou Classic 7906, 6-Ft. High Pressure LPG Hose, 1/4' MNPTx 3/8' FNPT Brass Connector, 350-PSI Maximum UseIf you need a longer LPG gas hose.... buy the best, Bayou Classic. Fit perfectly. Works great.

The original hose that came with my burner was only 4 feet long. I like to keep the propane tank away from the burner further than that. I installed a Mr Heater High Pressure 60 psi with this hose to my double burner and I am completely satisfied with the safety and performance of this product.

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This is a great hose to use on the low pressure side of your pressure regulator. Pipe thread on one end, Screws into most regulators. Gas taper compression on the other which screws into many heaters and similar gas fired devices. You can't beat the price. This worked great for me.

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Not using this for a grill, or a burner, but I am making propane fired torches. A few more parts purchased from various places and viola!! A propane tiki torche!

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Used this hose to connect my Bull grill to our house connection, fittings are standard for most if not all gas grills, worked out just fine.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

GrillPro 50426 Aluminum Foil Grilling Trays

GrillPro 50426 Aluminum Foil Grilling TraysI 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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Monday, January 27, 2014

Peterson Gas Logs Decorative Charred Branches Set Of 4

Peterson Gas Logs Decorative Charred Branches Set Of 4Everyone that sees them thinks thay are real in our outdoor fire pit. Mixed two of these with one order of "Peterson Gas Logs 9 Inch Oak Brances set of 2" to fill a large 24" across round fire pit. Flames look awsome as they roll around the logs. After a year of exposure to rain and snow logs are holding up just fine.

Peterson makes great looking fire logs, they make the firepit look awsome. Great construction, look awsome, great great great great great

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These are GREAT

First the construction is SOLID and the ceramic is thick and heavy....which is good ebcause it will hold and radiate heat.

Second and very important is the appearance. They look like real wood

Color is excellent and there a variations in the bark that make it look even more natural.

GREAT!

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Nice quality and really looks real, everybody who sees it wants to buy it... Would highly recommand. Very good service as well.

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Nice logs for our fire table. They glow like real logs after burning for awhile and have the real look we were after.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Cooked Per'fect Thermometer Temperature Sensor

Cooked Per'fect Thermometer Temperature SensorI bought this as a replacement for an almost identical temperature probe that I'd had for years, but had finally worn out. I was a little disappointed that this one is of a lighter weight construction (less metal), but it still works just fine.

We have one of these for 3-4 years now and use it all the time. Very quick and easy to use. I just got 2 more for gifts for my sons.

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I have been using this product for years on chicken and steak and it is great! My daughter has grown up using this and now is moving out and wanted her own! She loves this because it takes the guess work out of whether the chicken is done or not!

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We purchased this after seeing it in use at a relative's house. It won't tell you the exact temperature of the meat you're cooking, however if you're looking for a quick, easy way to determine when your meal is ready to eat, this will do the trick. Works like a charm!

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This was my 1st food thermometer purchase, so I cannot compare it to others. The item is ok. It gives a reading with colors, but it can be confusing, as when the meat is rare it does read red, which is ok, but when it is med, it seems all the colors appear, not sure if that is ok with me. But I just started to use it. Perhaps I might prefer something that gives a readout with actual temperature

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Gourmet Classics Cupcake Junior Chef Apron

Gourmet Classics Cupcake Junior Chef ApronThe quality is good, the fabric is a nice weight... it is a real cooks apron in a junior size -not a toy apron. I worried about the size maybe being too small but it seems that "junior" is the right way to view it.

My 11-year old niece will love this apron. She loves to help out in the kitchen with me and once a week makes dinner for her family with her Grandmother. I wear aprons when I cook and my niece has been my assistant in the kitchen since she was a very little girl. When cooking with me, she loves wearing an apron. She'll be cute as can be in her very own real apron.

Bought this for my 2 year old. It's a tad long but she doesn't notice. It is great quality for a good value.

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This is a cute apron and I was going to buy it for my 12 yr old grandaughter. However, after trying everything possible, I could not get any information as to measurements, fabric, washing instructions, etc. My grandaughter is overweight, and if this fits a 5 yr old, duh.... How about sharing a little description of this apron so customer's will know whether to buy..........

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Bradley Smoker Bisquettes, 48 Pack (Choose Flavor)

Bradley Hickory Bisquettes 48 packI bought the Bradley Smoker as a present for my self after paying off a debt. I was saddened to learn the Bradley smoker doesn't come with "token" bisquettes.... I didn't know what to get so I bought the "Bradley Special Blend" I read the Bradley recipe for Pork Roast... I did what needed to be done the day before... I got up at 1:30 AM and started smoking a 10 lb Pork Roast. 12 short hours later I became what is now known as A GOD AMONG lesser MEN. I proved it was not a flake when I made smoked Turkey Legs and fed them to folks who don't like Turkey Legs. I was harassed for days until I agreed to make MORE SMOKED TURKEY LEGS for folks who don't like Turkey Legs. And the Brisket! Men fall to their knees in awe and women plant flowers where ever I intend to walk to soften the blow of my steps because of how incredibly awesome the Brisket turned out!

I took all the credit, but the "Bradley Special Blend" is what did all the heavy lifting.

Thanks to the "Bradley Special Blend" I can now walk down the isles at the local Wal Mart where Men hide their faces in shame and women offer to pick out my produce.

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In all due honesty... the "Bradley Special Blend" is a very nice general purpose blend that goes pretty well with everything. I have done loads of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, goat, and even bass and crapie. I always keep it on hand for when their isn't enough Apple to do this, or Hickory to do that... I'm not kidding, it's the Get The JOB Done Blend in my house and NO ONE ever complains.

And that is a Fact!

We used the Bradley Hickory Bisquettes to smoke two chickens in our new Bradley Smoker, Stainless Steel. It was the first time we had used our smoker and the chickens that we smoked tasted amazing. The bisquettes gave a lot of smoke flavor and worked totally up to our expectations. Great product!

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I love the flavor they impart into anything I've smoked in my new Bradley original Smoker. I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

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Bradley makes a popular line of rack smokers that require these disks of chopped and pressed hardwoods for use in their smoke generators. Disks come in a variety of wood mixes or "flavors" including hickory and alder and this "special blend." I have used several "flavors" in smoking ribs, bacon slabs and hams and they all work well. My favorite for versatility is "special blend." It produces a lighter smoke taste than the hickory but is a bit more assertive than apple wood. Rather than keeping a variety of these packets on hand, I prefer to go with this one.

As a moderate practitioner of home smoking meats, I find the 48-count packaging works best for me. As long as I am paying for shipping and handling, I feel I need to order enough product to last a while. Smoking any cut will require from 4-6 bisquettes and larger cuts or a heavier smoked flavor will require even more of them. On the other hand, the binding agent that holds the wood chips together seems to break down after several months, even in pantry storage. Since the bisquettes are fed into the smoke generator by a pusher, the disks need to stay together while they sit in the feeder tube and while they are pushed to the ignition source.

The chips do a good job of smoldering evenly and completely and the binder agent does not seem to leave any taste or aroma of its own. Given Bradley's system, this is a necessary product and it works very well.

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I love the Bradley smoker and these little bisquettes it uses. It is so easy to use. We've used the mesquite and pork and chicken. It's all turned out great.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Weber 3770001 Genesis S-310 LP Gas Grill, Stainless Steel

Weber 3770001 Genesis S-310 LP Gas Grill, Stainless SteelI grill almost everyday in summer and quite a bit even in the winter. So I tend to be a bit hard on my grills and I had never really spent much on my grills and I replace every 2-4 years. This time around though, I fell in love with some of the newer stainless steel grills out there and on some of them it appears that you get more than from Weber: more grilling space, or more BTUs, or just bigger. So I decided to go digging a bit.

I checked consumer reports and this Weber grill is rated the #1 grill out there for the following reasons:

a) very even heating

b) quick heating

c) very solid construction

d) low propensity for flareups

Consumer reports brought out some of the more glaring shortfalls to other grills that were not easily apparent then blinded by all that stainless steel at the local warehouse store. Armed with some consumer reports data I went back to the local stores that have these grills and I started to see what they were saying: plastic where Weber was aluminium, solid doors vs thin with empty backing, open cabinets where Weber has fully enclosed cabinet, cast steel casing where Weber's is Aluminium. Try as I might, I couldn't find the exact model I wanted so after much deliberation I bought the Webber Genesis S-310 from Amazon. I always order from Amazon but I was a bit hesitant to order due to a review of someone getting a dented grill. But since I really wanted the S-310 and I trust Amazon, I went ahead and ordered and everything arrived perfect (Thank you Amazon and Eagle whoever you are).

The Bad:

1) It arrived in a box factory disassembled into a bunch of parts

The Good:

1) It was very well packaged in the box (additionally, most stainless parts had a plastic film to keep from scratching)

2) It shipped and arrived very quickly (within 3 days of ordering standard shipping)

3) No dings or scratches on the grill or even on the box (Eagle did a great job on this one)

4) The fact that the grill was disassembled which allowed me to get to know the grill as I assembled it and raelly appreciate the construction

5) Instructions were clear

6) I have to say that in putting this grill together took about one hour of work and it really had me appreciate the strength of Weber's construction on this product. Its frankly amazing how well constructed this grill is.

7) Construction of this grill is made of stainless steel and cast aluminium with plastic only in the wheels (which are very tough), hose, knobs and a couple of small fittings.

8) The undercarriage is enclosed on all four sides with gorgeous stainless doors which are thick and fully whose back is also stainless.

9)Many details were taken into account, there are adjustments so that the knobs are fully centered.

10) There's a chain to hold a lighting match and the lighting hole is neatly placed on the front right corner of the grill although the grill has electronic ignition.

11) The temperature guage was placed in the front center of the grill and is large and easy to see.

12) The knobs are located on top of the grill which is fantastic if you have small children. It makes it much harder for children to reach the knobs and turn them

13) It doesn't come with a tank (I have 3 so that wasn't a problem)

14) Comes with a drip pan

15) It doesn't have brickettes but comes with very highly angled triangular baffles to cover the burners...the angle of the baffles lessens the likelihood of flareups because grease falls down before it catches on fire

16) Very good warranty on all materials and workmanship

17) It has a tank measure so you know when you're low on propane

18) This grill gets hot. I turned it on high and turned around for a few minutes and it was up to 650 degrees and the flavorizer bars were glowing bright red hot....wow -never had a grill do that before!

19) Very even heating. The burners run left to right on this grill vs front to back. Always in the past, I've had a problem with the back of my grill being hotter than the front. With this grill the heating is more even. There are pros and cons of left to right arrangement of burners vs front to back and probably beyond this review just be aware potential buyer --left to right works very well for me and I find I can do indirect cooking nicely too.

Grilling with this product is fantastic. This is the best grill I have ever owned and I'm glad I own a Weber Genesis S-310. You might find cheaper grills or bigger grills for the same money or higher BTUs but overall, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a "better grill" out there.

I was apprehensive at ordering such a large product from Amazon but amazed at how fast I got it and the store perfect condition it arrived in. One very happy Weber Owner and Amazon shopper.

I spent 6 months doing extensive research on grills before purchasing this unit. At the time of this writing, I have cooked on it approximately 20 times.

Every design aspect of the grill has been thoroughly thought out. It creates over 600F of heat. Due to thick metals, heat is maintained when the top is opened. It can sear steaks effectively. The heat is consistent across the surface without hot or cold spots. Even the doors open and close like a solid, quality appliance. Nothing on this grill is flimsy.

I am extremely happy with this purchase.

My only complaint is that they put the control knobs on top of the right tray, eliminating valuable surface area.

I would also suggest that you buy a recent copy of "Weber Way to Grill", an OXO meat thermometer, and tongs.

A few grilling tips:

Never stab your food with a fork. You will create exit holes for the juices.

Oil food, not the grates.

Before cooking, heat your grill to over 500F for 10 minutes and thoroughly clean grill with stainless steel brush.

Hamburgers should be 3/4" thick. Never push down on them while cooking. They are ready to flip when they remove easily from the surface.

Foods should be salted, oiled, and left on the counter for 30 minutes before grilling.

Allow foods to sit between 5-10 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute.

When using a meat thermometer, take the food off the grill 5-20 degrees less than your target temperature. "Carry Over" is when the outside of the food continues to cook the inside of the food after it has been removed from the heat. This additional cooking is substanial.

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Excellent grilling. Sturdy. I'm glad I spent the extra for the stainless. I was pleased that it came with stainless cooking grates as well. I wasn't expecting that. Plan a couple of hours for assembly, but easy to follow instructions. Putting it together made me appreciate the quality of the grill and it's sturdiness. I'm very pleased with it's performance! I've grilled a variety of meats and vegetables and it has done an excellent job. It does get hot on high -600 degrees or better (great for searing steaks). After warm-up I cook primarily between medium and low. The position of control knobs does limit your counter space. That would be my only complaint.

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Like many people, I scoured reviews on Amazon and elsewhere trying to get a feel for which BBQs were the best in the $500-$800 category--as many have, I've bought the $150 special at Target only to be disappointed with the cooking performance and longevity. Weber grills kept showing up with 5 star ratings, particularly the Genesis E310/S310 models.

I ended up buying a Genesis S-310 from a local brick and mortar store because I didn't have time to wait for shipping from an internet store. Be aware, this grill comes in a HUGE box, weighs 160 lbs. and may be subject to some interstate freight drop-kicking which probably won't hurt what's inside. Your first hurdle will be assembly--the instructions are TERRIBLE. Anyone who tells you they put it together in under an hour is either a liar or assembles grills for a living. In my case, it took 3 tool-handy men about 3 hours to assemble it. For example, one part in step one has to be installed in a certain orientation or the firebox in step 12 won't drop in correctly. Guess who installed it the wrong way and had to undo the work when the grill was already 50% assembled? Another issue we had with the instructions was that there are 4 different types of screws used, but the screws for the door handles were actually different than the ones shown in the instructions--at the end of assembly, we realized that the 4 screws left over were for the handles.

Let's talk about the "stainless steel" on this grill. The lid, handles, grills and doors are stainless steel. The shiny side shelves and other surfaces are stainless veneer, so to speak--bent metal that covers a painted frame. The firebox is some kind of powdercoated metal, but it ain't stainless. It's just an eye-opener to see all the non-stainless steel parts that are covered up as you assemble the grill.

The grill works very nicely--with the 3 burners going, you can easily get the internal temp over 500 degrees F and steaks, fish, and burgers sear quickly and with little sticking on the stainless steel rods. So after using it a few times, I had to replace my LP tank (as I'd started with a 1/2 full one) and then the fun really began! The new tank went on...and no gas would come out. Looked in the instructions, tried what it said, fiddled with the connectors, tried manual lighting...even called Weber who cheerfully tried to talk me through another set of instructions. NO GAS. I had guests waiting to be fed. One guest suggested opening the tank valve just ever-so-slightly so a little gas would flow...and voila! the grill lit up on the first click of the ignitor! Turns out if your tank is filled 100%, the pressure regulator won't let gas flow if you open the valve wide open, so by opening the valve just a little the regulator lets gas flow--essentially bleeding the tank--and after your first grilling session, the tank pressure is no longer high enough to trigger the safety mechanism. Despite the excellent Weber phone service--even on a Sunday afternoon--this scenario wasn't covered in the manual or on the phone.

My bottom line: this is a excellent-performing grill--if you pay full list price it's not a great deal. Considering the premium price, the fit and finish is underwhelming. I haven't had any grills in this price range before this purchase, so I can't compare. But I liked the long warranty and you can't beat the responsiveness of the Weber support staff--that is definitely NOT hype!

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This new line of grills is everything you could ask of in a grill. High BTU output, large cooking surface and good looking. I was able to maintain constant temperatures with no problem at all. I am very happy with this descision.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Cuisinart DSA30-20 Dishwasher Safe Hard-Anodized 11-Inch Square Griddle

Cuisinart DSA30-20 Dishwasher Safe Hard-Anodized 11-Inch Square GriddleVery happy with this purchase! This is the best square griddle pan that I've owned. Cooks evenly, washes up beautifully in the dishwasher, and has a very nice weight to it. Heavy enough to keep it flat on the stove, but not too heavy like a cast iron. Does french toast and grilled sandwiches perfectly, no need to keep doing quarter and half turns to make sure your bread is browning evenly, flip it once and perfect. I would highly recommend this product!

I am very pleased with the quality (heft), value and performance of this Cuisinart griddle. I use no cooking spray and eggs, for example, remain totally stick free. The 11 inch size is adequate for a 2 3 person breakfast, but larger families might want a larger surface. Cuisinart, in their product literature stands by the dishwasher safe claim, however they hedge this by noting that dishwasher soaps with lemon should be avoided. This doesn't seem very practical as typically these dishwasher soaps are scented, and I think most folks perfer this. The issue is not enough to knock off a "star" on rating as the griddle never has food stuck to it, and it is thus easy to just quickly wipe down and store away.

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Easy to use. Grills evenly. Love it. Bought their pots and pans and love them also. Would recommend them to everyone.

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I am very happy with the product. I am glad I bought it after go through the reviews... Definitely recommend this

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This is a great looking griddle, has good weight and nothing sticks to the surface. The handle actually does stay cool as promised. And it has a lifetime guarantee too!

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Napoleon Grills GPFN-1 Patioflame Natural Gas Burner and Log

Napoleon Grills GPFN-1 Patioflame Natural Gas Burner and Log
  • 60,000 BTU stainless burner that is capable of producing as much heat as a standard fire
  • 5 piece, patented GloCast ceramic logs provide additional radiant heat and all the beauty of a real wood fire
  • Lava rock and shale provides an authentic campfire style base for your logs
  • EPA approved for overall maximum heating efficiency, which means you can achieve more heat with substantially less fuel

I love the fire pit. It works as advertised. I did not get the tank holder or the hose that was supposed to come with it. The seller told me 2 times it was on it's way. I now know that it is not going to come. I bought my own hose. I love the product but do not buy it from "Ideal True Value".

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looks good but Unable to use product yet as it is missing 60-inch propane hose and regulator as well as a propane tank stand! can't rate the product my issue is with seller as per other reviews they fail to include needed parts as discribed under "product features".

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

IMUSA GAU-80203 Cuban-Style Sandwich & Panini Maker Nonstick Surface, Chrome

IMUSA GAU-80203 Cuban-Style Sandwich & Panini Maker Nonstick Surface, ChromeI've had this sandwich maker for over 5 years. It works great and makes delicious Cuban sandwiches. The reversible plates makes it easy if you want to cook burgers or other meats but I've not used it for this purpose.

This sandwich maker is the best of both worlds with its reversible plates. I'm not a fan of pseudo "grill" marks, but it is an option with this model. Toasting sandwiches is a real breeze with this appliance quick, easy and clean and the price is very affordable. Wish I had one during my college days. Also makes great quesadillas, which I don't suppose is something the ridged panini makers do very well. It could easily handle frying eggs or cooking crepes as well.

In short, if you're in the market for a sandwich/panini maker, don't buy a trendy, expensive unitasker. Buy something like this instead.

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This performs exactly as advertised. I was using my George Foreman grill to make my toasted cheese sandwiches, but this does a much nice job. The Foreman grill only allows u to grill things about 1 inch thick before it starts "pinching" the sandwich. This sandwich maker can easily accommodate much thicker sandwiches due to its self-adjusting hinge (I have tried up to about 2 1/2 " thick sandwiches and its fine for them!). Sometimes I place some weight on the top (careful the top gets HOT) to create pressed sandwiches. Has multiple heat settings as well as on/off.

Criticisms: I wish it had an automatic shutoff. Its too easy to forget i put a sandwich in and forget about it! However, I have yet to burn anything yet so maybe the temperatures achieved don't cause a problem in this case. I wish it had a separate "off" switch. Its has a knob/dial type on/off/temperature controller, but i wish i could set the temperature and turn it on/off separately.

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Very happy with this sandwich maker. It is nice because it has an adjustable theromastat. Also really like the feature that the grills are removable, easy to clean and it can be used with or without the "pannini grill marks"; with just a flip of the grill plates. Good price and fast shipment. Love Amazon!

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I grew up in Miami and have lived in other parts of the U.S. and missed a good Cuban sandwich. Many restaurants, outside of Miami, try to make a Cuban...but they either don't have the right bread or meats. Once you have the right ingredients, (Publix Markets Deli have what you need) Spanish Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Pickle and a little butter on the outside of the Cuban bread...there is one other very important part to make a good Cuban...that's where this wonderful sandwich press comes in. You have to be patient and allow the cheese and meats to get hot enough in the middle of the sandwich so the cheese is melted and the meats begin to cook a bit allowing the flavors to mingle. Your bread should now be nice and crispy on the outside. Be patient.

The press itself is great...I'm very happy with its performance, quality and features. This chromed beauty reminds me of appliances made in the 60s....simple, and well made. I love the way the reversible, non-stick grill plates can be easily removed and washed. They are smooth on one side, which is the side I like to use for the Cuban sandwiches, and grill-like on the other. When you take the plates off you can see the workings of this device...robust, well secured heating elements, and a dial type thermostat. Over the last few days I think I have made 6 Cuban sandwiches and they all turned out super!

I'm very happy with this sandwich maker...I think you will be too!

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Friday, August 2, 2013

George Foreman GR1100GM 100 Square-Inch Grill with Removal Plates

George Foreman GR1100GM 100 Square-Inch Grill with Removal PlatesI previously had the original Foreman large grill with the mini grill,and while I loved them both, they were bulky to clean.

I purchased this one, with the removable grills and I LOVE IT! The only negative I have is that it does not get as hot as the original.

It does seem to take longer to grill a steak then the other grills and I preheated it for 30 minutes. It just doesn't get as hot as the previous models.

I don't know if that was a safety factor for this new one or not (like the McDonald's frivolous hot coffee lawsuit). But, it works ok for me!

A big positive for me on this grill is the ON/OFF switch that the others did not have. I love that!

Great grill! If all you do is grill steaks and burgers, like I do, then this is perfect (it will just take you a bit longer). If you want something does more than that,

then try other attachment tools or grill surfaces or something else as this grill is specifically for steaks and grilling meats and not for pancakes and stuff like that.

I love my George Foreman grill ; Thanks George!!

They make this grill sound way bigger than it actually is. For perspective, it fits three burgers. Its temp runs very cold compared to my last Forman. Cooking up a lb of bacon takes about 45 minutes.

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