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Showing posts with label viking grill cover. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

GrillPro 15020 43-Inch BBQ Roasting Fork

GrillPro 15020 43-Inch BBQ Roasting ForkIt arrived in a long thin cardboard box which was bent and the fork was too.

I emailed to them what happened and they immediately sent a replacement and said to keep the first one. No complaints!

Tines are quite thick, I had thought it might also work for marshmallows but don't think it will.

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Napoleon 62018 Ultra Chef 18-Inch Plastic Grill Brush with Brass Bristles

Napoleon 62018 Ultra Chef 18-Inch Plastic Grill Brush with Brass BristlesServes its purpose very well.

I like that it has brass bristles, no rust and easy on grill surface.

Caution: do not use on very hot grill, the plastic will melt (I wish it would be with wooden handle).

Scraper was worn out after 1st use. Would not recomend. Not what I expected from Napoleon. Would not purchase again.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Charcoal Companion Ultimate Rectangular-Shaped Nonstick Grilling Basket

Charcoal Companion Ultimate Rectangular-Shaped Nonstick Grilling BasketHard to tell how something is made and works by seeing a small photo. I wanted something to grill small items like cut vegetables where I could close the grill top for more even cooking and smoke flavor and flip everything at once. Well, there seems to be 2 major problems. First, the wires do not form a tight grid for keeping smaller pieces from falling through, although that is what it looks like in the photo. Instead, they are pretty far apart (about 3/8 to 1/2 inch) and parallel--they only have 2 wires running crosswise at 90 degrees on each side. The grid look in the photo comes from the wires on the top and bottom running at 90 degrees to each other. SO LOTS OF STUFF FALLS THROUGH. Second, the handle requires a good grip and is in bad need of a locking device so you don't have to maintain the heavy grip on the basket when you flip and move it.

This said, the basket would probably be good for hardy cuts of fish and thick burgers--(thin delicate fish might have an issue being flipped with the thickness (interior height) of the basket). For cut veggies, it is pretty useless. Forget asparagus, cut peppers, cut onions, etc.

I returned it.

I needed a grilling basket to gril fish and veggies, and needed one with a removable handle for my gas grill. I've used it weekly since buying it and it works perfectly. I spray the food or the grill basket with cooking spray first because others reviewers report a problem with food sticking and no food sticks for me. Well, except for the marinated fish I burned, but that was my fault...

Great value for the price. Well-made, cleans up quickly in the kitchen sink (I would not put this in the dishwasher given that dishwasher detergent can be abrasive).

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This is a nice grilling basket. I can't give it 5 stars because the handle can not stay on when cooking, if you choose to keep it on. I bought it because the handle does come off and it is a lot easier to wash in the dishwasher. The basket has side slots to insert the handle and you must squeeze the handle tight to keep it on or else it just comes off.

So far I only tried this cooking fish. The fish stuck to it so I guess I should have sprayed it with cooking spray. All in all, it is a nice grilling basket and deep enough to grill anything.

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i used this basket for the first time last night. the size is just right on my average-sized weber gas grill, covering a little less than half of the grill's surface. the distance between the two basket halves is about 7/8" and held the jumbo shrimp, sliced pears & mangos, and tomatoes nicely. the spacing between the wires is about 3/8". this might allow smaller items to fall out, but cutting everything about 3/4" seemed to work fine. previously i had a basket with a non-detachable handle and gave it away after one use. not being able to close the grill to trap the smoke and flavors was a big negative. the detachable handle on this basket works fine, but it does take a bit of grip when turning, and i did use two hands when taking the grilled food back into the kitchen. it was a little tricky opening the hot basket to empty the grilled goods, but no big deal. not quite perfect, but close to it.

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The Grilling basket is OK but for steaks, the meat needs to be very thick otherwise, they slide around when you move the basket. Have not tried it with fish probably same issue will apply, must be a thick cut or the fish will slide around inside when you move/flip the basket.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Wolfgang Puck WPWB0040 Rotating Grill-and-Bake Waffle Iron

Wolfgang Puck WPWB0040 Rotating Grill-and-Bake Waffle IronWe bought this waffle maker primarily because of its removable plates.

After using it about 4 times, it became very difficult to rotate the waffle maker after pouring the batter. After it cooled off and was cleaned, I took the bottom off of the unit. There is a plastic tab that locks the plates in a horizontal position until you close them together. When you slide the handle forward it presses down on the plastic tab and allows the waffle maker to rotate.

Well, the plastic tab is spring-loaded in a metal bracket. This metal bracket is attached to the plastic frame with 4 screws which screw into 4 flimsy nubs molded into the plastic frame. All 4 of the nubs had broken off allowing the metal bracket to slide around inside the waffle maker. I feel we were lucky that the metal bracket didn't cause a short circuit in one of the printed circuit boards inside the waffle maker. I have removed the metal bracket with the spring-loaded plastic tab from the waffle maker. The plates can tip slightly to the side when pouring in the batter, but otherwise it works OK.

There is some sort of plastic tab at the back of the waffle maker that I can hear and feel lock into place after the plates are rotated for cooking the waffle. Based on the cheap construction I observed when I had the bottom removed, I am expecting that tab to break in the near future.

We certainly won't be buying another Wolfgang Puck waffle maker.

I have become a regular Amazon customer, but I bought this Wolfgang Puck Iron from a different source; Nevertheless, everyone should be aware of the poor quality.

We do not prepare waffles very often, but figured we should spend a little extra and get a good quality unit. Unfortunately, we ignored the many poor reviews all

over the internet regarding this product. We owned it for less than 10 months and used it maybe a dozen times before the electronics completely failed. It no longer turns on or heats up at all. We called the vendor, Frontgate, who did not want to support or help us. We then contacted the manufacturer who said "Sorry, we cannot help you." It is now a dead weight in the cabinet soon to go to the town dump.

We all get appliances that fail sometimes, but the support afterwards is key and Puck does not stand behind it. I guess at the $100+ dollars we spent on it and the 10-12 meals we got from it, we could have gotten a nice breakfast special at the local diner. Stay away from this unit.

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Not sure why waffle manufactures don't make more irons with removable plates? It just makes sense. If you are like me and have owned several waffle makers without removable plates you know that clean up is a serious pain over time. This maker is one of few I could find that has the removable plates. enough said! Waffle manufactures listen up! Start making more irons with removable plates to make life easier on us waffle lovers!

This maker comes with separate plates for grilled sandwiches too!

This maker is small but makes deep Belgian waffles. Clean up is a breeze! Very happy I bought this maker!

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I have been frustrated for years with appliances that have fixed plates. Wielding an appliance around while cleaning it is difficult and there are concerns about the electronics not being compatible with water. When I saw this product I thought I had to get it. You don't see waffle irons (or other press appliances) that have removable plates every day. Of course with Woflgang's name on it, I "knew" it had to be well-made so I grabbed my credit card and started ordering.

After working with the product I am less than satisfied with the materials chosen for its construction. There is a lot of plastic. I understand the use of plastic parts for reducing the overall weight and cost of a product. Unfortunately, the designers of this product used plastic parts where stress is applied during the loading of the waffle batter and the removal of the plates. You can actually see and feel the flex of the unit when the stress is applied. I haven't analyzed the plastics so I can't tell you if they are designed for that amount of stress, but intuitively I'm pretty sure this appliance wont be functioning after several years of use.

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Made a good waffle but after three uses we could not get it to turn 180 degrees, not a very good product for the money, needs a better design.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Goldblatt G05828 Pro-Grip Brass Stripping Brush

Goldblatt G05828 Pro-Grip Brass Stripping BrushI have a frypan that recommends it be scoured with a pure brass bristled brush so I was happy to find this brush on Amazon. It is compact and will be a gentle bristled brush to scour with. I haven't used it yet but this is a good well made brush

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Weber 6405 All-Purpose Kabob Set

Weber 6405 All-Purpose Kabob SetI am the cook in the family and like to grill chicken kabobs coated in a sweet soy sauce [Indonesian satay]. Because of the sugar in the sauce, the kabobs often get stuck to the hot grill so the meat tears when the kabobs are turned. This set keeps the kabobs off the hot grill while letting the chicken brown nicely. If I could rate the set 6 stars I would without any hesitation. The set is so good that I bought one for each of my four children! If you are serious about grilling kabobs involving delicate foods, this is a must!

I, like many, had just put my kabob skewers on the grill. Steak, pork, chicken, whatever. I sprayed them, turned them, then sprayed again. Nevertheless, they stuck to the grill....

My son used wooden skewers, which burnt, shriveled, hard to remove, etc.

Found this product...very good, mainly because of the metal skewers and stand, which keeps the food off the grill. Also, the skewers are not round, but retangular, which keeps food from rotating when you turn them over. The skewers have a nice round circle at the end, easy for rotating.

Also, when you bring them in, they cool quickly, so we were able to pick them up without gloves, napkins, etc. Good product, good price, go for it!

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I really like making vegetable kabobs on the grill to accompany my summer meals, but I really don't like trying to pinch hold of and rotate round skewers to grill foods evenly, especially when the maneuver makes some of the more tender ones (cherry tomatoes, for example) fall right off. Although wooden skewers are relatively inexpensive, it also feels wasteful to throw away charred skewers after every use. The Weber Kabob Set made it onto my wish list pretty quickly, and made it onto my grill not long after that.

The skewers are rectangular instead of round, so any combination of foods stays on easily and can be turned readily. The big, round ends are easy to grasp with a grill mitt or tongs. The skewers are thicker than typical wooden ones, so you have to give some thought to how small you cut your vegetables, but their size and sturdiness makes them ideal for meats. The rack is handy not only for grilling (although the skewers can be laid directly on the grate, if you like), but also for holding the kabobs when they come off the grill.

I have several of the Weber grill accessories, but the kabob set is the one that stays in heaviest rotation all summer long. Well...on second thought, maybe the char baskets Weber-Stephen 7403 Char-Basket Charcoal Fuel Holders, but when it comes to the food, itself, the kabob set is definitely the front runner!

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Good quality, nice weight but be sure to clean the skewers thoroughly with soap and water and also a scouring pad before using. There was some grease on them perhaps from being "machined". It fits perfectly on my Weber Q100 grill.

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Based on the reviews I had hoped this would work well on my Weber gas grill. Unfortunately, it doesn't. Although well made, when loaded with meat and vegetables, the rack isn't wide or high enough to prevent contact with adjacent skewers or the grill surface.

Unless you load very small pieces of food the lack of clearance is a big problem. The solution of course is to jettison the rack and lay the skewers directly on the grill. Works much better but I could have accomplished this more cheaply.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Chefs Secret 12pc Surgical Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set Pour Spout Cup Measurements

Chefs Secret 12pc Surgical Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set Pour Spout Cup MeasurementsOrdered this as a gift for my wife after she stated that she wanted some metal mixing bowls. They're very sturdy and have an attractive appearance. The fact that some of the bowls have pouring lip and lids is awesome. Thanks.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

SANYO 3 IN 1 ELECTRIC MULTI per

SANYO 3 IN 1 ELECTRIC MULTI perThe cooker works great. I purchased for use primarily as a tabletop boiling pot for sate', but with the adjustable heating it works great as a warming pot, simmer pot, steamer, and a variety of other dishes. The power cord is a little short for the table top cooking, but is perfect lenght if the cooker is on the countertop. The plastic bottom is a little flimsy, but as long as it isn't dropped, works well. Good cooker at a good price.

I purchased this a year ago and I love it!!!

So far I haven't used the grill yet but the pot is amazing and easy to clean.

Heat up quick too!!

I use it for Shabu Shabu.

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I wanted a cooker that could do everything; stir-fry, slow cook, grill, steam etc. I planned to use it instead of my range. This almost fits the bill. It is a bit pricey but you would have to purchase 3-4 appliances to do all these types of cooking and then have a lot of clutter on your counter. There is a large deep cooking pot and a grill that fit the heating element base(also a steamer rack) . The fact that you can remove these and wash them is great. If you just want to fill the pot and cook it is wonderful. You can adjust the temperature for a wide range of cooking. The only issue is that the bottom of the cooking pot is slightly domed in the center (I have no idea why.). A small amount of water or oil drains to the edges. That means you can't cook an omelet, egg, pancakes, and other items that you want to cook in the center of the pan.

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This baby does everything it's supposed to do and does it well! I bought it for my husband for christmas and he has used it everyday since. You can brown meat, grill meat and make great soups and stews.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Berndes SignoCast Classic 12-Inch Square Grill Pan

Berndes SignoCast Classic 12-Inch Square Grill Pani HAVE HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT BRANDS OF stove top grill pans. Berndes is the very best. It comes with a lifetime guarantee. I use two at a time now, and have given a countless number to friends and family as gifts. Everyone loves the eveness of the cooking and the very easy clean-up!

I saw this pan being used at a cooking demonstration by a chef who was not pushing any product. I immediately noticed how easy it was to clean after it's use. That was the major reason I became interested.

It cooks evenly and cleans so much easier than my other grill pans. It's light weight and a must for any kitchen.

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In the beginning I was only looking for a George Foreman kind of small grill machine so we can still enjoy grill steaks & burgers in winter. But I just couldn't find a machine with the right size & function in my price range. I especially dislike that fact that with most of those machines you can't really control the temperature well. Then I saw someone's blog mentioned Berndes grill pan & I was immediately attracted by its features. Comparing to the grill machine this is more like real cooking so naturally for me, a homemaker who enjoys cooking, this fits my needs much better so I'm willing to spend more. Before I finally made my purchase I've read so many reviews about Berndes. People brag about how good its non-stick surface work. I was a little skeptical, but I'm a believer now that I've used it for a week. I've used it for grilled chickens, steaks, fishes, lamb chops & they're all good, plus I could rid off lots of fat. The pan is very easy to clean too. Yesterday I whipped a few eggs, wanted to make scramble egg but decided to test my Berndes Grill pan on how non-stick it can be. Without applying any oil I pour my whipped eggs on the pan & turn to medium heat. A few minutes later I pulled up an egg sheet(with light grill marks) and my Berndes pan is as clean as it hasn't been used. Neat~

Amazon has the best price for this 12" pan. Thanks to Amazon!

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The pan is a little small for a family but it's great for the 2 of us and is so easy to clean.

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Exactly as advertised. Does not have quite the same searing effect that a charcoal or gas grill, but is acceptable. Keeps me in when the weather is bad.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

West Bend 72215 Electric Extra-Deep Oblong 12-by-15-Inch Nonstick Skillet

West Bend 72215 Electric Extra-Deep Oblong 12-by-15-Inch Nonstick SkilletIf you know anything about non stick electric fry pans, you know they usually have two things in common, 1. they only heat where the heating coil is in the bottom, resulting in uneven heating, then that area wears out, creating a permanent sticky ring in the bottom of the fryer that peels, bubbles, and burns everything. 2. they have notoriously LOW sides making their usefulness very limited. This West Bend 72215 Electric nonstick skillet addresses those very issues. First of all, you'll get even heating and the non stick is very durable. Second, the pan is OBLONG and has EXTRA DEEP sides! The shape and size makes it very much more versatile than any other electric fry pan you may have tried. And at under fifty dollars, it is a steal! I like to use a pan like this to avoid heating up the kitchen (OR having to clean the stove!) in the Summer, and at the Cabin. Grab one, you won't be disappointed!

love using electric skillets but found out this one doesn't keep its nonstick coating on...very disappointing...seeing that I do not want to be eating it in my food...I thought maybe plastic utensils were gouging it & turned to just silicone spatulas...but it didn't matter...more&more coating is coming off no matter what I do...Also like the other review said it does heat up to really hot & then it shuts off...Ive had it for 6 months now & use it once or twice a week...I like the size & the depth of the pan..wish it wasn't so flaky..

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This skillet has some major shortcomings. It has VERY thin sidewalls which results in a significant uneven distribution of heat. One has to consistently move food to get it to cook evenly. The thin sidewalls also do not hold the heat. While cooking, the skillet cycles through getting extremely hot then shuts off and stops cooking. It seems unable to even remotely hold a constant temperature. I use a skillet for a lot of my cooking but this one is literally unusable.

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I have to really wonder about any good reviews on this product. We were "gifted" this skillet for a 10 year employment anniversary gift where my husband works. I researched the gift options and chose this in spite of poor reviews. I lowered my expectations and hoped for the best. I guess I didn't lower them enough.

I used it for the first time today frying up some chicken tenders. I figured that would give an an idea about the heating, seeing how each piece turned out. The only good thing about this skillet is it's size (I was able to lay out 10 tenders at once), but that falls way short as it just means more food to cook unevenly or burn. The heating in this skillet is anything but even. Very hot at the source and cooler on the other end and all kinds of temp differences in between. One of the last pieces to go in was starting to burn before it was time to turn the first piece which never really got a good brown on it at all. (it was right next to the other piece) Some were crispy and most weren't. That's not counting the overcooked ones.

As far as the structure, it does as other reviewers say, have very thin walls around it. As I was cleaning it and handling it I could feel a slight give in the side wall. The ends are so close to the handles that you can't get anything in between to clean there if you get something spilled over the edge. And as for the tilt leg... What tilt leg? I never could find it after seriously trying to figure that out. The legs are part of the one solid piece of plastic on each end that is the handle. Nothing moves to tilt anything. Of course that could just be me. I mean this thing being so high tech it was probably over my head to figure it out.

Don't waste your time on this skillet... it's NOT worth the money.

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Love this skillet. I was looking for a good electric skillet/frying pan. This one is perfect. It is extra large sized so I can fix everything I need for the family in one pan. Has nice glass cover so

you can see your food as you cook. Also is non-stick for easy cleanup.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer

Taylor Oven Guide ThermometerThe temperature readings were spot on.

There are multiple ways to display it, hang it from the shelves in your oven, place it on the bottom of your oven. it's very stable, doesn't fall over, mostly because of it's 4 inch length.

BUT... as with all things in the oven, this will become splattered with grease, and harder to read, and you'll want to wash it....DON'T!

any type of cleaning, be it abrasive , or chemical, such as Simple Green, will erase the temperature markings... and make it useless.

The temperature markings on this thermometer are not protected! Over time the markings get occluded by grease and if you try to wash the grease off the markings come with it. This means the thermometer has a short life span for people who rely on the markings for anything (which granted is not everyone). Last time I buy an oven thermometer in which the markings don't sit behind a glass face!.

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I bought one of these at the recommendation of a well-known cooking magazine (in which they tested it along with a very advanced temperature sensor), and it took top honors amongst a dozen other models. I've found it to be extremely helpful, easy to read, and a very stable design. Others I have used have proven far to easy to knock over!

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Ok... oven not seeming to be hot enough... bought an oven thermometer at Kroger's.. not expensive. Well, that purchase didn't seem to heat up as much as the oven..

Went to William and Sonoma and bought the Taylor 503, much more expensive. So it should really be good, right? That thermometer seemed to be so, so slow in reaction. And thanks to the position of my oven light.. I couldn't even read it.

Went to Amazon and got an overnight delivery of the Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer. ( don't add all of this up...three thermometers.. it's ridiculous)Bottom line... this one was perfect for me. As far as complaints of grease and cleaning and losing lettering?? I take it out before I put the item in to bake. (Hint..use tongs to remove it as it is HOT. If you use mitts or hot pads.. I guarantee you.. you will drop it.)

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I just received my Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer. I wanted an accurate thermometer to check/verify various temperature settings in our 36" Wolf Gas oven.

The thermometer itself is simple and appears to be high quality. Upon checking the thermometer out further I noticed that the glass thermometer rod slides back and forth, left and right, on the stainless steel holder, thus accuracy goes right out the window perhaps by as much as + or 15 degrees. What I did to correct this was hold the blue bulb end of the thermometer in boiling water and made adjustments until the blue line and the metal scale on the thermometer were aligned exactly at 212 degrees F (the boiling point of water). Next, without moving the glass rod, I locked it in place on the stainless steel scale with small dabs of high temp gasket cement on each end where the small rivets and holding bands are located.

Taylor Products: If you are reading this please make a note that the Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer has a manufacturing/design defect. The Taylor Oven Guide Thermometer with shipping was fairly expensive. The customer should not be expected to have to calibrate and then cement the glass tube to prevent sliding or back and forth movement in this type of thermometer.

If this thermometer came calibrated +/.5 degrees and locked in I'd given it 5 stars.

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Toastmaster TSM2032T Sandwich Maker

Toastmaster TSM2032T Sandwich MakerI had one of the originals...with the vaneer look. --Ugly yes, but it was actually very sturdy & well made. Unfortunately, it got lost in a move.

Then I purchased the newer one. It just wasn't as good of quality & the latch section cracked on me on the fourth or fifth use! Garbage!

Pay more $ on a Cuisenart or Delongi...you'll be happier.

This is a nice little sandwich maker. It's compartments are pretty small. You have to cut the crust off of your bread and cut it diagonally in order to fit the sandwich in the compartment. Also, you need to keep an eye on it, because the indicator light isn't realiable to let you know when the sandwich is done. I've had a couple of too cruchy edges on my sandwiches because of this. Otherwise, it makes a great sandwich! For the money it really is a pretty nice machine.

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It does the job for the price. Smashes the bread too thin, makes the edges too hard. I use it in my office for quick lunches, but would not purchase another.

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I've got a family of 5, and all three of my kids, as well as my husband and I, LOVED the sandwiches I just made! We just made ham and swiss sandwiches, and it was SO easy and even my picky little eaters ate every bite! There might be a better sandwich maker out there, but NOT for $10!!

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I have been using this tool for 2 months almost daily now, and it still works fine.

Update 2 years later.

As of October 2007 the toaster still works OK

Update 3 years later.

September 2008. Still works fine

Friday, September 20, 2013

Perfect Solutions Barbecue Fan with Light

Perfect Solutions Barbecue Fan with LightSounds like a great idea but in action hardly worth the money paid. The battery compartment is hard to access and requires you to remove 2 tiny screws and insert 4 "C" batteries which weigh down the unit. The light is barely adequate for the task and the fan is a joke, it doesn't remove the smoke and at times actually blows it towards you. I felt like returning it after the first use but repacking it and going to UPS just wasn't worth the time and effort. Save your money and buy a light without the fan for a lot less.

Friday, September 13, 2013

AMCOR PLM12000E 12,000 BTU AIR CONDITNR

AMCOR PLM12000E 12,000 BTU AIR CONDITNR
  • READY TO COOL UP TO A 400 SQ FT ROOM; BUILT-IN WASHABLE FILTER WITH CASTORS FOR EASY MOVING FROM ROO

This review does not reflect performance of the unit but design only, which is to say that whoever designed it went out of his way to make the worst unit he could. 1st, The fan, for instance, does not oscillate. You can move the grill to point right, left, or in the center, but it will not oscillate. 2nd, the grill through which the air blows only points upward. You can vary the angle so it points less upward or more upward, but it will not point straight forward or down. 3rd, although the water collector holds a lot of water, in order to drain the unit, you are given a very shallow pan, meaning that when the internal collector is full, it would take several trips to empty it. 4th, the drainage point is at nearly floor level. This means that it is lower that even the very shallow drain pan they supply! Are we supposed to pick the unit up and tilt it to drain it? It does weight 81 lbs. 5th, because of the 4th problem, the best solution is to raise the unit and use the hose for continuous drainage, which brings us to the 2nd problem: the air only blows upward, and since the unit is raised, you cannot get direct air if you are lying down or sitting comfortably. There are other portable units on the market which have none of these problems. They oscillate, the grill can point up, down, or level, and water drains into a container that can be easily removed and emptied. I wish someone had written this before I blew the money on this model!

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When I first got the unite it did not have the instructions, but I though I was a hotshot and didn't need them. I thought I had it set right but it sucked because. I though I knew it all and was pissed at the machine. After being goated by my wife, I went online, got the istructions and set it to the right settings and it works great. DOUT WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS the story of my life.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Nordic Ware Superior Steel Searing Grill

Nordic Ware Superior Steel Searing GrillI purchased this pan while on holiday in the US and brought it home to India, where such pans are not yet available.

I was very pleased with the results when I cooked chicken, and especially relieved that it was compact and very easy to handle and clean.

My husband and I were a bit disappointed with the pan. We've only used it a few times but the non-stick coating seems to be deteriorating already and something about the spacing or height of the ridges makes it hard to cook large sausages evenly. I'd say steer clear.

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Ridges are not tall enough to keep the meat out of the juices. The pan bottom is not heavy enough to evenly distribute the heat.

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We received it after 1st attempt was chipped and peel off. 2nd one we bought directly from Amazon instead of other vendor who failed on handling and shipping it safely. I guess we just stay with Amazon.com directly from now on. We decided to buy 2nd Nordicware high sided pan from Amazon directly and it arrived ok too. Seems other vendors don't know how to pack or handling their products to be shipped and arrived safely. This isn't only defect product we received from other vendor but Amazon directly. It is waste of time to deal with defect or wrong item product so we decided to keep some wrong/defect items worth not more than 20 USD/each. Not only we are located outside USA but also have no much time as travelling a lot.

Any way, this grill pan is OK. I used it for cooking most of meat. I.e. hubby's steak, beef burger and turned out nice. Surprisingly it cooked great beef teriyaki with oyster sauce. I even tried the teriyaki even though I don't enjoy red meat as much fish/seafood. Is it the pan or my gas stove but it seem can't produce heat evenly so I have to watch any meat stationed in the middle after I tried any of my gas stove burners. If it is the stove I guess it will happen to my other pans and pots, All-Clad and American Kitchen/Regalware but they are just fine. This is the reason why I give you 3 stars. It is ok pan for daily use. It might be 3.5 or 4 stars if we don't have to deal with returning any.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Broil King 69815 Pizza Stone Grill Set

Broil King 69815 Pizza Stone Grill SetI purchased this product because I expected great quality from Broil King. However, the pizza peel is made of low grade wood, and the handle proceeds to fall off during normal use. The stone itself is fine, but the thermometer on the fixture is not able to withstand the temperature it can display and breaks.

With some improvising, the product does what it's supposed to, hence the two stars, but it's a poor quality product.

Just used this for a "large" papa murphy's take-and-bake pizza. "large" is their sizing for their 14" pizza. The stone is just barely big enough. This worke very well and gave me the crispy crust I was looking for.

Overall a nice and handy purchase.

The stone holder and peel are solidly made.

Again, the stone is about 13 1/2", and the stand elevates it off the grill surface so need to have an appropriate pizza size.

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Read the reviews before buying this pizza stone. Not sure what the two negative reviews are about? The stone and holder are heavy and solid when assembled. The metal stone holder keeps the stone above the grate and allows the hot air to circulate efficiently. The handles are a bit oversized for easy use with oven mitts. The stone heated up properly and evenly. The thermometer was accurate and really helpful! Nothing was poorly made or broke as another review stated. Maybe theirs was an earlier model? The pizza peel assembled was very solid as well. Built with a lip underneath so that it rests flat making pizza assembly easy. The peel was as big as the stone. The peel even comes apart for easy storage.

The pizza stone fit exactly into my large Ducane gas grill with not an inch to spare, so not sure how one reviewer could "make a bigger pizza" when the size of your pizza will be limited to the size of your grill and the stone. I made pizzas with fresh dough. When I have done this at high heat on a stone in the oven the pizza took 20 minutes to cook. On the grill it took ten! Amazing and delicious. I used hickory chips in a smoker box on my gas grill. Seriously good pizza!

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This Product is awesome! We love it and make multiple pizza's when we use it since they are cook in a few minutes. Only thing is that i wish the wood pizza spatula was bigger so i can make a bigger pizza. Other than that is perfect.

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