Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Presto 05100 Bacon Cooker Microwave Cool Touch Handle
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Casa Moda "S'mores" Maker
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A lot of people think that "one use" appliances are silly, and they may be right. But I personally love them.. I also think they make fun and unique gifts! This s'mores maker is one of my favorites.. simply because I've never made s'mores except when I was out camping and the Casa Moda s'mores maker makes it so easy to have s'mores all the time, in the comfort of my own living room.Some reviewers commented that they couldn't find the fuel that it requires but I had no problems finding it at my grocery store. It's easy to use, easy to clean up and really fun. It has ceramic containers for your ingredients (graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows) that sit around the burner all on a lazy susan. It comes with little fondue fork type things to help you roast your marshmalls and a snuffer for when you want to extinguish the flame.
This maker is a great gift, and I highly recommend it. It's much more fun than a lot of stuff people buy I am giving it to several people! No matter how impractical it may seem to have a "one-use" appliance.. they're fun and people love them!I was so excited when I received this product as a gift, and I was not disappointed when I used it. It is basically a pu pu platter like they use in chinese food restaurants with ceramic ramekins for the marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers and fondue forks to toast the marshmallows. It toasted the marshmallows just like a campfire would! I found the fuel (Sterno) at the supermarket, but you can get it at party supply stores also.This was a Christmas gift, and I must say, it's great. Sure it's big and I have no where to keep it, but I don't care. The kids love it and the finished product is yummy...just like the campfire version, minus all the smoke ;) One word of caution, make sure the little ones don't lean across the flame to reach for something or let their long hair dangle into it. Very close supervision is required!! Also, because the flame is small and intense, your marshmallow can ignite very easily. I would recommend this product, though... Great for rainy/snowy days in the house. Have fun!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
NFL Oakland Raiders Sandwich Press
Sunday, April 27, 2014
George Foreman GRP106WP 2 Removable Nonstick Heart-Shaped Waffle Plates for the George Foreman Grill
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
NEW, 7½-Inch Square-End Spatula, Turner Spatula, Grilling, Spatula, Barbecue BBQ Spatula, Solid St
After seeing this size, I would have preferred the next size smaller than seven inches. What might work for me better is the 5x3 inches. For now, I will be happy using this but probably will purchase another one in the future.for half of ten dollars, i no longer have to worry about breaking fish fillets apart with a flimsy plastic spatula.
i kept breaking salmon and flounder filets while cooking in a cast iron skillet. cooking with cast iron is the easiest. you spray a thin filet and turn it on a skillet on low and just walk away for a while. but flipping it is hard with plastic or hard rubber spatula ends. they grab the flesh and break it apart. this thin metal one gets underneath it, and stretches a good distance along a filet of fish. i will get a better one later, but in a pinch this one works just fine. maybe next year we can spend the money on a commercial grade; but for now, this one works quite well. for the price, i get to practice until i can afford a really good one. but today i made marinaded salmon fillets with a 3-quart cast skillet. cooked for a while, and slid the blade underneath. they came right up, not breaking the skin. that deserves five stars for an item of this price range.I am very happy with this spatula and mine is not loose at all, very tight. I have a commercial stove in my kitchen with a grill top and this spatula is just what I was looking for. At this price its a steal.I like it so far! Not a long enough handle to use much on a hot grill, but it's great for scooping food from a baking sheet!Got this in the other day, and I've got to say, I love it. The rivets (of which there are three rather than the two shown) were a bit loose, but a few hits with a hammer (put it against another hammer head or an anvil) tightened them right up. Works great so far, and I certainly don't see any problems cropping up with it.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
10 Pack - Diamond Strike on Box 32 Count Matches
i would purchase this product again. no complaints here.
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These are mini matches with hefty wooden stick bottoms. They light very easily and the small boxes are very easy to pack and take along with you. My husband prefers lighting a match in the bathroom rather than spraying room deodorizer.Read Best Reviews of 10 Pack - Diamond Strike on Box 32 Count Matches Here
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Not much you can say about a match just that they work when you need them the most. Always great.Saturday, March 22, 2014
Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG1-001 Brewer-8 fl oz-Silver-by MR COFFEE
It does have the tendency to spray burning water all over your face. I hear there is a recall.
The coffee it makes is pretty good though... so it's worth the emergency room visits. (and my coffee is *way* better then the stuff in the ER!) Please read the info about the recall for this item! Do not purchase this item as it is being recalled for causing burns,steam build up,and bursting open!
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The product is good but the one I received did not work and it was not easy getting a response from the seller. I ended up with the regular Keurig single serve and I like that a lot. I have used the Mr. Coffee in our office and when it works it is great.Want Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG1-001 Brewer-8 fl oz-Silver-by MR COFFEE Discount?
I've been using this daily, often 2-3 times a day, since about February of 2012. It has worked flawlessly. It doesn't leak, it doesn't clog, it heats consistently...it's been perfect for me. Even my Copco travel mugs fit under it if I remove the drip tray.Yes there's a recall on it. I bought two of these so I let them recall one of them. You have to wait for Mr. Coffee to send you a pre-paid envelope, then cut off the power cord and mail it in, then wait for them to mail you a replacement coffee maker--the whole process takes about two months, which is ridiculous. The replacement unit is horrible. I don't like the way it opens and closes, it's not nearly as attractive, and my Copco travel mugs don't fit under it.
I gave away the inferior replacement they sent me and I still use my old one even though there's a recall. I haven't had a single problem. I'm not advising anyone to use a defective and potentially harmful product--I'm saying this because I'm unhappy Mr. Coffee left me without a coffee maker for a month and sent me a different product (not the same product with the issue fixed) that doesn't work as well after making me disable my old one.
That being said, I bought a lamp cord from a hardware store and spliced it onto my disabled coffee maker and I've been using it ever since with no issues. I'm giving this product a five-star review because I like the look and operation of it and it's worked flawlessly for me for over a year.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Nordic Ware 13 Inch Crispy Dry Splatter Cover
I still had to place a paper towel on this one since it is also a screen. With the handle being in the center one must be careful when lifting this as the oil CAN still splatter through and so can the steam. I normally used long tongs to lift the cover. In order to wash all the grease off, I had to place the screen on a flat surface (sink bottom). When washing the underside, I had to place the handle knob in the drain so that the screen was laying flat. After about the third use, I noticed that some of the edge was coming out of the circular rim. By the 5-6 washing, I couldn't really do a very good job because about half of the screen had come out of the circlar rim, making the raw screen edges stick out.
Just tossed in the the trash and bought a OXO Good Grips which is much sturdier.
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My roommate had a splatter guard with a long handle. I didn't like the long handle so I got this. The screen is quite flimsy and after one use had tears along the edge. That makes me not particularly happy. The other model I've had experience with had no give on the screen portion. More like a highly perforated thin but sturdy metal plate whereas this is just like window screen wrapped with a rim and a handle tossed on. I don't expect it to last long. But it does keep the grease in and allows the steam out.Read Best Reviews of Nordic Ware 13 Inch Crispy Dry Splatter Cover Here
Actually, I like this so much better than those with that long handle sticking out the side. However, this one seems like it might be a little flimsy around the outside edge. I still prefer it to the old kind with the handle. It is big so covers my biggest frying pans.Want Nordic Ware 13 Inch Crispy Dry Splatter Cover Discount?
I barely used this and within several months the knob started cutting through the screen because the screen is too thin for the weight of the knob. Too bad because it's impossible to find a black metal splatter guard (which is the sensible color for these things since the silver colored ones get stained brown over time and never come clean no matter how much you wash them...)Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Weber 2840301 Summit S-470 Natural Gas Tuck-Away Rotisserie Grill, Stainless Steel
Key advantages:
* High-quality stainless construction. Unlike the lower-cost Weber grills and virtually *all* of the competitive alternatives, the Summit grills are made mostly of 304-grade stainless steel. This has much higher nickel content, and as a result is substantially more corrosion resistant (and more expensive). The easiest way to identify cheap stainless is that it is magnetic (so take a magnet when you compare grills). Improved corrosion resistance means that the exterior will remain beautiful for years, and the grates will last indefinitely.
* 7 independent burners on the S-470 (in addition to the side burner). Four main burners, one searing burner, one burner for the built-in stainless smoke box, and one infrared burner on the rear cover. All except the infrared burner run front-to-back. With most of them active, the grill reaches >700 degrees F in ten minutes. This provides incredible flexibility. Extremely high direct heat, completely indirect heat, crispy skin on rotisserie, lots of smoke at low heat, only part of the grill at high heat, etc... no problem. You are limited only by your imagination, not your tools.
* Extremely thick (9.5mm) grates provide excellent searing and heat retention. These work at least as well as the cast-iron grates on our old grill, but are much easier to maintain.
* High double-wall lid. This makes the grill space under the warming rack actually usable! The double-wall substantially improves performance in cold or rainy weather, and requires less gas to keep the grill hot under all conditions.
* Pop-up rotisserie. It is extremely easy to use, and quickly folds away in a weather-protected stainless pocket. Other thoughtful touches include obvious hanging storage areas for the spit and spikes in the cabinet.
* Rodent-resistant cabinet. The cabinet has double-walled doors with secure magnetic latches, lots of ventilation, and no gaping holes.
Issues:
* Very Expensive. Even on sale, the S-470 is about 3x the cost of a Genesis grill. Only you can decide if the extra flexibility is worth the extra cost. In our case I expect to get 15+ years out of this grill, and the cost is comparable to some good-quality kitchen appliances. However, the very high cost is the main reason I give this grill only 4 stars.
* Side burner has limited heat range. Presumably to prevent blow-outs that would cause safety issues, the range on the side burner is only hot to very hot. Simmering at low heat is basically impossible. For my next trick I plan to try adding a thick solid burner plate, but for now the side burner mostly does not get used.
* Lighted controls are mostly a gimmick. Fortunately they are LEDs, so corrosion should not be an issue and the batteries last for many hours. However, the lights only work on the four main burner controls, and are irritatingly bright when you happen to glance at the gap between the knob and the cabinet while reaching for the control. I added some white shrink tubing to the end of the LEDs to eliminate the latter issue, but overall the lighted controls offer limited benefit.
* Several other reviews mention a design flaw in the Summit grills which allows rainwater to flow from the back of the grill into the grease pan (making a big mess in the floor of the cabinet). Fortunately there is a simple fix. On our S-470 I put an aluminum flashing on the rear of the case using one of the bolts on each end of the grill box, similar to the way Weber handles water flow on the front. A 12" wide roll of aluminum flashing was only ten dollars at Lowes, and I cut it with scissors to fit. Now even if I forget to reinstall the cover, no water drips into the grease pan. This is not an issue with the Weber Genesis grills because the lid design is completely different (but one of the trade-offs is much lower interior space). Weber really should make something like this a running production change.
* Do *NOT* buy the Weber-brand grill cover. I like most of Weber's stuff, but their covers are very poor quality. Buy the Veranda BBQ Cart Cover instead. The 'Large' size fits the Summit 400-series perfectly, and the construction and design are far superior to the Weber covers.
Other considerations:
* These puppies use LOTS of gas! I am very glad that we were able to easily pipe natural gas to a convenient location. I can hardly imagine how fast we would be running through propane at >3x the cost!!
* If you are evaluating the stainless Genesis models, you really should consider the S-450 or S-470. The construction is substantially better and the finish will be much easier to maintain. Basically I would recommend sticking with the less expensive porcelain models, or stepping-up to the Summit grills. In addition to better materials, the front-to-back burners offer much more flexibility and control, and the side table is not covered with knobs.
* Check pricing. I buy a lot of stuff at Amazon, but we were able to find this grill for substantially (~20%) less at another reputable online vendor.
* The natural gas hose is quite thick and heavy, is apparently armored inside the PVC exterior coating, and comes with a good-quality brass 1/2" quick-disconnect. The connector on the end of the quick-disconnect is a female 1/2" IPS thread (i.e., standard steel pipe thread), so you need a male 1/2" IPS thread on the end of your supply line. Be sure to put a "O W G" (Oil/Water/Gas) rated ball valve immediately before the hose connection, and only use pipe dope or Teflon tape rated for use with gas.
* In California, galvanized pipe is *required* for outdoor gas use. According to PG&E, the western gas supply has very low levels of sulfur, so the old concerns about flaking and corrosion inside galvanized pipe are not an issue here in California.
* For rare situations where you need more grill capacity, consider the relatively inexpensive Rib-O-Lator. This is essentially a ferris-wheel with stainless trays, and will hold an amazing amount of food (and still leave parts of the grill available). There is at least one Rib-O-Lator (or Rib-O-Wheel) YouTube video with the Summit S-470, and the tall lid clearly helps. We use it mostly for ribs (surprise!), and ours fits easily inside the bottom cabinet when not in use.
* Not 100% made in USA. Several of the boxes inside the crate were clearly labeled "Made in China," including the rotisserie and both tables.
* Remove the door handles and the doors from the cabinet before removing the protective plastic coating. The doors snap-out easily if you depress the top pin, and the plastic coating is much easier to remove completely if the handles are not in the way. Each handle is held on by two Phillips-head screws and is very easy to reinstall.
* The crate weighs about 260 lbs, but if you remove the various boxes from inside the cabinet and fire-box, two people can remove the shell from the pallet. After that, you can easily roll the grill on any hard surface, and assembly is straightforward. The most tedious part of "assembly" was removing the protective plastic coating and collapsing all of the cardboard debris.
Updated July 2010
We use this grill about two or three times a week, and remain very happy. I would definitely buy this again. I've added some photos to illustrate the modifications referenced in the original review. Note that if you regularly use the smoker, the exterior stainless will inevitably get discolored near the right-side and front edges of the cover.Amazon purchased, great price and fast easy delivery. Saved a bunch on compared to a local purchase. Love the grill, directions easy to follow for assembly. Had to run to Home Depot to get an adapter for the gas connection. Note: use the right kind of thread dope for natural gas lines and get 3 AAA batteries for the handle light. Those weren't included. Total time to assemble, run to Home Depot, install and cook up some steaks 2 hours. Grill heats up nice and quick. Well worth the money.
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I wanted a Gas Grill that was American made. Couldn't go with the China made stuff from Home Depot or Lowes. Cost a little more but well worth the difference. I love It!Sunday, November 24, 2013
Flat Cast Iron Frying Pan / Pancake Griddle / Skillet
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Flat Cast Iron Frying Pan / Pancake Griddle / SkilletNo instructions for use or care. Was not preseasoned My own seasoning did little to remedy the problem of the cooked product sticking like glue to the pan surface. May be okay for bacon, but definitely not for cooking eggs or pancakes unless you don't mind having to spend 5 minutes scouring of the remainder off the cooked product adhered to the surface of the pan.Read Best Reviews of Flat Cast Iron Frying Pan / Pancake Griddle / Skillet Here
Friday, November 22, 2013
Nordic Ware Grill Press
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
George Foreman Ggr50b Grill Indoor Outdoor
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Camp Chef reversible 24" cast iron griddle grill NEW
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Heavy cast iron.Evenly heat.
There are no removable steel handles as product Features .
Work great for my pizzas and other dishes. Like it.
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Our Camp Chef griddle is an excellent surface for cooking on, it is the companion to our Camp Chef "Tahoe" camp stove.We used the pair on our one week fishing trip, excellent for bacon,eggs,burgers,fried potatoes even did a great job for beef and pork steaks at dinner, we made coffee,sitting the pot on one end as the griddle was 24 inches long.
The seller never contacted us when we needed to change the shipping arrangements but that is not Amazon's nor Camp Chef's fault.
The shipping was fast and the price less then ordering directly from Camp Chef.
All in all we shall purchase through Amazon again.
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