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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Chrome Plated Steel Footed Wire Plate Steam Rack, 9"
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Char-Broil 5588001 Porcelain Cast Iron Burner
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Works great. I was going to get a new grill. Glad I gave these a try first. Work great easy to install.Read Best Reviews of Char-Broil 5588001 Porcelain Cast Iron Burner Here
My grill is only about 7 years old but the burners and flame spreaders were rusted through. This was the first project to bring it back to life and I am very pleased. Easy to install with great instruction sheet. And the price was much less than buying from the manufacturer's site or a big box store.Want Char-Broil 5588001 Porcelain Cast Iron Burner Discount?
After trying another set of burners that did not fit, Amazon quickly took them back and even paid the return shipping. Now that's fantastic service. I ordered this universal set, which was delivered in two days, and it fit my grill perfectly. As a result, I have what is essentially a new grill. Tried it out tonight and it worked just like a new grill. Great product from my favorite merchant. Thanks again, Amazon!Friday, August 8, 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Household Essentials Woven Willow Picnic Basket, Square Shaped, Fully Lined, Service for 4
The woven basket with service for four is a good size. Can carry the weight of it with ease. It's large enough in the car that it sits on a cars passenger seat. It held lunch in containers,snacks in baggies, dessert, wine and trash bags.
I added cloth napkins and stopped by cost plus world market to switch out the glasses for a real glass set of four equal in size that fit perfectly. Also a great place to switch out plates. This basket's lining looks vibrant in person. Sturdy. My picnic guests were impressed that it looked classy and not girlie foo foo. LOL.The shape and size of this picnic basket are good. The materials are not the highest quality but do the job...
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Comes with four place settings which is nice. If you bump it around things will come loose, but overall it is reasonably well constructed. Plenty of room for goodies. Nice design.Good size, which was my #1 requirement. Not expensive and as a result some lesser quality features... are the simulated leather strapping and dimestore gold chain tethering the lids. Not quite a good line up on lids to base either. Not disposable, but definately only up to the pace of a date lunch every so often. Good value if that's the goal.I absolutely love this picnic basket. It is well constructed, the lining is well made and securely attached, it's unique in how it opens, and the items included are usually in a much more expensive basket. The plates are thick melamine-type plastic, the forks, knives and spoons are sturdy metal with colored plastic on the handles and I love the salt and pepper shakers. It really is a great deal for the price. I already own three picnic baskets, this one was a gift for someone, so I knew I wanted something that was quality because I know where the failures usually occur in picnic baskets (handles and closures). I was very pleased with how this was constructed as well as the clever design and the fully lined interior. The only drawback is that it's sort of flat and so you have to be very judicious in what you choose to pack in here. I would have liked a little more height on the basket itself so that it could hold more.Overall I am very pleased and would not hesitate to buy another, either for myself or as a gift.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Swissmar KF-77081 8-Person Stelvio Raclette Party Grill with Granite Stone
The cord is too short on this unit. You need a pretty decent extension cord if your table is not near a counter-height outlet, as the cord isn't so long. The extension cord should be able to handle the voltage requirements as this element draws a lot of power as it heats up. The shape is rectangular, so this doesn't work so well for round tables; there are raclettes that are shaped for round tables but they don't come with granite tops.
There are grills with teflon tops, but granite is more elegant, healthier (I think) and makes a beautiful party table along with the little divided dishes (raclette or fondue plates.) I discovered that it was inconvenient and cluttered to have so many custard cups of sauces (Bernaise, remoulade, etc) for the grilled items, so you may want to pick up a set of these if you get into raclette parties.
To serve raclette, get some good cheeses that melt well (fontina, butterkaese, raclette cheese if you can find it), some sausages, possibly shrimp and scallops, some cold meats (dried beef is a Swiss tradition but salami works well) and a selection of vegetables like sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, onions. Small whole boiled potatoes and cornichon gerkins are traditional. And you need a variety of sauces such as bearnaise, hollandaise, mustard sauce or any sauces you like with veggies and meats. Even ranch dressing works. Prepare a serving tray so each diner can select cheese, veg or meat and begin grilling. The cheese goes in the small tray under the element and the grill handles the fish, veg and meat.
One thing you might want to get along with a raclette grill is a set of fondue-type plates. This keeps the table freed up for your ingredient serving platter because the sauces and condiments go into each person's plate and you don't need a pile of little dishes for sauces. Raclette is traditionally cheese, potatoes and gherkins, but shrimp, scallops, sausages, and vegetables add a lot to the experience. Our friends typically use the raclette for birthday parties and informal gathering when fun and chatter keep everyone at the table.This raclette grill is great. Cleanup of the granite is easy, just let it cool first. Another reviewer said to let it go overnight, but I've found leaving it for 2 hours is plenty of time for it to cool. The granite is not reversible and does have a ridge on the edge to catch any juices from the meat (or whatever you're making).
While I may not be a raclette expert, I got referred to this grill by a Swiss friend. We both love it.
Entertaining is fun with this grill. I would suggest that you have 1 grill for every 4 people, rather than the 8 that the specs suggest. It can be a long night if everyone only has 1 cheese tray.
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This is the second raclette i've owned and this one far exceeded my expectations! The stone is solid with a small drain that goes completely around it to capture the juice from meats and is extremely easy to clean after it's cooled down. The dishes are teflon coated and the front is slightly angled to slide your food unto your plate. Excellent for entertaining family and friends with a variety for all to chose from; beef, chicken, shrimp, turkey and vegetables. More fun than a fondue!Read Best Reviews of Swissmar KF-77081 8-Person Stelvio Raclette Party Grill with Granite Stone Here
Great seervice and great grill! Have used the granite topto brown sausages, as well as to keep potatoes hot for serving.
Just don't drop this heavy granite stone on your foot! Cleans
up great but let the stone cool overnight first!
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Replaces a jerry-rigged raclette grill that we first bought in Switzerland (hence the jerry-rigging to change to US electric). This is a major upgrade--and we should have done it years ago.Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Quik - Fold Side Table
I am attaching a collage of 3 photos under customers photos to aid in this review.
Photo #1 shows the table next to a ruler, the table top is at 20" from the ground. The table comes in a nice clay color. I put a piece of white paper on top of the table, so you can judge the color better.
Photo #2 demonstrates the folding flaw I mentioned earlier. I just grabbed a side of the table to move it, and you see how it folds in the middle causing anything on top of it to slide or fall.
Photo #3 shows how the table opens from the folded position: first lift the two side of the top and then slide them together. As they slide the legs automatically extend.
This table works well when space is limited, and I have enjoyed using on my deck. If it had a latch to stabilize the open top position it would have been perfect. As it stands now it gets a 4 star rating: good but not perfect.
Ali Julia review
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I was happy with this folding table. Great color and very sturdy. Easily open and closes. not too short to use as a side table.Read Best Reviews of Quik - Fold Side Table Here
They description of this table is accurate. folding plastic table. Anyone who expects a "folding" table to be durable needs to think again. I love that it folds flat for easy storage. We bought it entirely for use when entertaining and needing extra table space for guests. Not something that should be left outside 24/7. The pictures do make it look like Polywood, but the price is a dead giveaway that this is a lightweight folding table, not to be used for anything requiring durability.It is also a short table, to be used next to a chair, not as a dining table.
It's just what I was looking for and I am glad I bought two. I bought the Desert Clay and I like the gray tone.Functional table easy to store and carry around. But it's lightweight property also makes it a little scary if left outside on a windy day or when placing delicate items on the table like wine glasses.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Oven Rack Cleaner 3 Pack
He cleaned all three of our oven racks in 1 bag. He did shake it fairly often and instead of leaving it in the bag 8 hours, he left them in about 24 (not sure why). But now my oven looks like it did the day we got it and I couldn't be more thrilled!
I highly recommend this oven rack cleaner!
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I hate cleaning racks in our self-cleaning oven. They must be cleaned separately and since we broil meat in our oven the racks are plenty messed up. I am, by nature, a pessimist and I did not believe that Carbona would work. Imagine my surprise when after an overnight soak they were as clean as if they were new. Only a little scraping was necessary where months and months of cooking had turned the grease to varnish.Read Best Reviews of Oven Rack Cleaner 3 Pack Here
My range (Maytag Gemini) has two ovens a smaller, single rack upper oven and a larger, double-rack, lower one. I usually clean the racks by soaking them for several hours in the bathtub with ammonia and water, rinsing them, changing the water and then dissolving a couple of dishwasher gel packs in the fresh water and soaking them overnight. It does a fair job, but tends to scratch the tub and also ties up use of the tub for quite a while.The ad for this product sounded optimistic, so I gave it a try.
I followed the instructions carefully and put all three racks in the bag, poured in the solution and left it overnight. I took out the smaller oven rack, which wasn't all that dirty to start with, and it had cleaned up fairly well. No one would mistake it for a new rack, though. The two other racks were still visibly dirty, so I left them overnight again. I just rinsed them and could see very little change from the way they started out. I scrubbed the racks with a Scotch-brite sponge and still couldn't remove some of the baked on grease.
Back to the bathtub.
Save your money this stuff doesn't work.
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I was skeptical about this when I saw it on the supermarket shelf. I was actually looking to buy one of those spray cleaners and saw this for the racks. I figured I'd give it a shot, and like the box said, my racks look brand new. I hadn't cleaned them at all since 2006 (I know, I know...ick!) and after years of spills, I was finally disgusted enough to get them clean. I honestly did not expect them to get so clean. I thought the bag would break, but it didn't and I had 2 full-sized oven racks in there. I decided to have them rest for the 8 hours in my bath tub just in case there was spillage, but the bag helf up very well. So, overall I'd recommend this product to anyone.Pros:
*cleans years of grease off very easily
*returned my oven racks to "new"
*I did not have to get my hands dirty at all
*very minimal scrubbing to wash off any remainder of grease, but it came off easily
*the cleaner did not seem to me to have any harsh fumes at all, but then again, I didn't come in contact with it for long just to pour it into the bag and close the bag.
*Excellent price for what you get and what the product does
Cons:
*It's annoying that it takes 8 hours to get it clean, but I rather have that then to do the work myself which would take as long and have worse results
*Because my racks slant up at the edge, they didn't sit flat in the solution. I had to go and shake up the bag to make sure the solution kept coating the racks, but I did this maybe 2 or 3 times through the entire process
*I didn't know if the plastic bag was recyclable afterwards or not; I ended up throwing it away because it came into contact with the cleaner, but I wish there was a way to recycle it (or if it can be recycled, it should be clearly labeled)
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Swiss Diamond Nonstick 11" x 17" Cast Aluminum Double-Burner Griddle
Oh btw, I did not see any black stuff when I washed. Wash by hand with soapy warm water. No complaints about clean up. And didnt really need too much effort to clean. Just a wet towel would have sufficed but I like to use dish soap.This is a non-stick PFOC free griddle you don't need to season it in fact, you really can't. My pancakes were golden. My bacon crisp. My eggs came off without any scraping. Wiped the surface clean. Super.
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I love this griddle. Wash's up great. The instructions say NOT to season it. I've cook pancakes and bacon so far and no stick at all what so ever. Hope to buy more pieces of this cookwear.Read Best Reviews of Swiss Diamond Nonstick 11" x 17" Cast Aluminum Double-Burner Griddle Here
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I am very disappointed with this product. I've not used it for cooking, nor do I intend to; I can't get past having a lot of black stuff come off on the towel when washed. I've washed it 3 times, 'seasoned' it twice, and STILL get black stuff on the towel when drying. Black stuff that I do not intentd to ingest!Monday, December 23, 2013
U. S. Pumice HDW-12 Pumie Scouring Stick (2 Pack)
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One of the best cleaning products I have purchased. My home has a terrible hard water issue and these keep it in check with minimal effort.Read Best Reviews of U. S. Pumice HDW-12 Pumie Scouring Stick (2 Pack) Here
i had a stain in my bath tub i have use so many diffident cleaners to try in get rid of it and nothing worked so my daughter told me about this scouring stick i was so happy that it worked like magic no more stain thank you so much for making this stick.Want U. S. Pumice HDW-12 Pumie Scouring Stick (2 Pack) Discount?
Removed everything from my tolets basically making them look like i just bought it. I would recommend this to anybody that enjoys a fresh looking tolet.Sunday, November 17, 2013
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Staub 12" American Square Grill Pan
I found cleaning to be very simple for both pans. If you are having difficulty I suggest soaking the griddle surface in hot water and detergent for an hour. This gives a chance for the detergent to break down and release fats. If you want to prevent burning try cooking with temperatures no more than medium high this is stated in the included manual. Be sure to give your pan a good coat of olive oil when cooking I use the pressurized spray olive oil as it is far easier to get an even coat.
Staub Grill Pan Review Summary:
Pros (Compared to Lodge Logic): Height (Approx 1/2" Taller than Staub Grill Pan), Quality of Cooking Surface Enamel, No Pour Spout, General Appearance
Cons (Compared to Lodge Logic): High Cost, Smoothness of Outer Enamel
Overall Stars Staub 10" Grill Pan: 5/5
Overall Stars Lodge Logic: 4/5
If both pans had been the same height I would have given both a rating of 5. The rest of the cons are outweighed by the difference in cost between the pans. At it's price point, the lodge pan is still a very good deal. If you have a modest budget by all means purchase the lodge pan. It works. If you are concerned about splatter and visual appeal and have the budget buy the Staub.
I have used both griddles twice now and am posting pictures and as you will see both appear brand new though they have been used.This pan is da shazzizo. Really.
HEAVY cast iron, with a glossy enamel exterior and a rough black enamel interior. It really doesn't need seasoning, as the enamel doesn't rust or stick. Preheat it until smoking hot, add a seasoned steak, leave on for a minute or two, rotate 90 degrees to get those great crosshatched grill marks, flip and repeat, then put into a preheated 450 oven for 4+ minutes, depending on how thick the steak is and how rare you want it.
Seriously foolproof steakhouse good steak, every time, as long as you don't over cook.
The same technique works really well for fish as well. Whatever you cook the sear and blast method works great, and it's easy to make pan sauce.
Although I give this five stars, be warned that it's not easy to clean. Forget trying to get it back to factory condition, ain't gonna happen. However, because the cast iron isn't exposed, but instead your dealing with black matte enamel, you can use dish soap and a scrubbie to get the worst, then leave it on medium heat to dry.
I use this pan constantly, particularly in the winter when it's not so much fun to grill, I'm giving my Alaskan brother one for his birthday. However, even in the summer months it still sees a lot of use.
This and my 9 qt. dutch oven get the heaviest use, and the biggest bang for my cookware buck.
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The day I got it from Sur La Table I went and bought two New York Strips to break it in. They were text-book picture perfect with an external sear with blood red rare interiors. Incredible for seared steaks or burgers. Preheat on high heat for at least five minutes before cooking. Get it smoking hot before you put the meat on the grill. Juices from deglazing or rendered fat can easily be poured off with the two pour spouts to make sauces or reductions. And it is oven and broiler safe. You will not be sorry!Read Best Reviews of Staub 12" American Square Grill Pan Here
Smoke concentrates in the grooves between the ridges, which enhances the taste of seared steaks. You can make the grill marks as light-brown or black as you want. This sure beats trying to grill outdoors in the middle of winter, and the results are delish.If you don't have a strong hood fan, you may have to open some windows and close bedroom doors, this thing can get generate as much smoke as grilling on the barbie.
For water-softening of burnt residue, pouring water into a searing hot enameled pan might crack the enamel due to differential contractions of rapidly cooled enamel and iron. A safer technique is to let the pan cool for a good 20 minutes, then pour in water and reheat the stove, letting the water low-boil for awhile, e.g. 30 minutes. You can use dishsoap or not. I just pour the soapless water out and wipe with a some paper towels. I don't worry about getting it spic and span, a little gray-browning of the last towel is okay with me, I treat this like my seasoned cast iron skillets and woks.This worked well for its purpose but after only 6 or so uses it cracked, while heating, close to the angle of the metal spout. Since others have reported similar cracks, the sharp angle of the spout is presumably a design flaw.
Architec Stretch Cooking Band, 2-Inch, Package 20, Assorted Colors
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Buy these and toss the twine.
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I have used these for several years and think they are terrific. Here's a great tip. I will not use any any plastic when cooking or reheating food in the microwave, so I just cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the container I am using, put this handy little band around it to hold the parchment in place, cut a vent in the top with a knife, and cook. This is a wonderful product,making food safer to eat by avoiding the use of plastic.Want Architec Stretch Cooking Band, 2-Inch, Package 20, Assorted Colors Discount?
You can tie up a bird with string, if you happen to have a spool of cooking string handy. It is not a part of my kitchen counter clutter. These bands do the same job much easier and are easy to store in a drawer.Monday, October 21, 2013
Cuisinart Simply Grilling Nonstick Grilling Platter
First the Cuisnart name stamped into it is large enough to allow smaller pieces to fall through. The stamped name also has sharp edges that catch and tear the sponges and scrubbies that I used to clean it. These are minor annoyances.
It's worst feature is that the platter warps at the high temperatures necessary for grilling and when it does, it does so suddenly with a loud pop. This has caused items arranged on it to fly all over the place. After it warps it no longer will lay flat on the grill so half of the tray is suspended a few inches above the grill and cooking is uneven.
Once it cools down it regains its original shape, but a grilling platter that is not usable at grilling temperatures is useless.Perfect tool for grilling fish, fruit and veggies. Very easy to clean. We use a high temp or BBQ grill pre spray to help in keeping foods from sticking and to make cleaning even easier. We were so pleased with this we bought another one and used it as a gift for another avid grilling family member. For the price this item can't be beat. We take extra care in not over heating, so this should last for years. Buy one, take care of it and you will enjoy it !
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Very pleased with this product. Was not sure if it would do or hold what I wanted them for but passed with flying colors. Easy to clean, well built, vert sturdy. I use it for smoking food and have weight varying around 5-15 pounds and more. per shelf. Looking at the picture it looked okay but I was thinking if I put 15-20 pound load on it, would it work. Sometimes these pictures are not accurate and you take a chance and with me I took 3 shelves. I would recommend this item over any similiar items.Read Best Reviews of Cuisinart Simply Grilling Nonstick Grilling Platter Here
Well made, sturdy pan for vegetables, etc. The nonstick finish isn't really nonstick. The food comes off easy enough, but takes a lot of elbow grease to clean the pan, even when using Pam for grilling.Want Cuisinart Simply Grilling Nonstick Grilling Platter Discount?
ATK recently reviewed grilling platters. They recommended against using ones with non-stick finishes since grills often reach temperatures above 500 F where non-stick surfaces will give off toxic gasses, not to mention ruining the finish. They also disliked the large CUISINART punched through lettering which allowed small items to fall through and did not like having only three raised sides as one reviewer here mentioned. ATK's recommended grill pan was the Weber 6434.Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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They are PVC coated, lined with a soft fabric, sanitized, and the hand part back and front has a rough gripping exterior. The part around the wrists is slick, but it is not slippery at all where you need to use them to grip stuff with.
I smoked an 8 pound pork Boston Butt and taking it off the smoker to wrap in foil to let rest could not have been easier, more comfortable, or more secure using these gloves.
When I was done with the foiling, I put the gloves back on and basically washed my hands with antibacterial dishwashing soap to get them as clean as new. The gloves are water proof so a few shakes after washing and they are almost totally dry.
I got four pairs because the shipping was the same for one or four pairs so I got the most shipping bang for my buck. I may give a couple pairs to my brother-in-law to use with his smoker because I get the feeling these gloves are going to last a LONG time.
Well made item and comfortable to wear.I use these gloves a lot for moving my hot meats around on the smoker while cooking. I have used them to pull pork when it is hot off the smoker, but I only gave it 4 stars because they are not very flexible. They do have great grips so I do not worry about dropping anything when handling the meat.
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Work well with handling food but be careful when handling hot metal (pot lids or baskets) for longer than ten seconds.Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Charcoal Companion Non-Stick Rectangle Grilling Basket with Rosewood Handle
I ordered this grill basket from Amazon, and its great! I had a few 1 gallon bags full to the top from Fathers Day; chunks of red onion, white onion, whole white mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, orange peppers, corn on the cob, and of course a few cloves of fresh garlic...all marinating in some olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and paprika.
Instead of skewering each piece I simply dumped the bag into the basket, latched it shut, and tossed it on a hot grill! The outcome is fantastic!
Clean up is a little challenging just because of the size and wire mesh you gotta wipe down, for the most part a quick rinse under water and a sponge between the grids was more than enough. (A garden hose and sprayer would be perfect)
One quick tip I found is really "compress" your veggies into the basket, squeeze the top cover down tight and latch it shut...it'll save those little chunks from falling out!
This is really a great item for anybody who enjoys grilling, from fish to veggies, you'll be more than happy!This grill basket shows well and feels great. The non-stick grates are a breeze to clean and it hangs up easily for storage. It has a nice sturdy feel.
The pictures are hard to tell, but the space between each grate is too large for many grillable items. I purchased this mainly to grill vegetables (asparagus, mushrooms, onions, squash), but I found out rather quickly that it was quite easy for them to fall through. This is rather disappointing since the rest of the attributes are great.
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I used this to make BBQ chicken, came out perfect! No more flipping each piece one by one..now I just do it all at once, saves me a lot of time! I love the nonstick surface and that the clamp adjusts to the thickness of the meat. I bought another brand (it wasn't nonstick) and you couldn't adjust to make it tighter to clamp down, I returned it. I love the wooden handle, saves me from burns (although I still use an oven glove to rotate it). Definitely recommend this one!!
