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Friday, August 22, 2014

Maxi-Matic Elite Cuisine Single Flat Burner Hot Plate

Maxi-Matic ESB-301F Elite Cuisine Single Cast Burner 1000-Watt Hot Plate, WhiteThis hotplate is compact, affordable and a good value, and offers great control over heat. I bought it for its solid, flat plate, which is much easier to clean and much more stable than exposed-coil heating elements, which tend to rattle around in their drip pan. I bought this not for cooking purposes, but for arts and crafts -I use it in my studio for steam-setting dyed wool in a canning pot, and also for heating wax and encaustic paints. The "warm" setting and exceptional control over temperature is especially helpful for heating wax and encaustic, which have very low meltingand flash points. While an electric griddle might be a better option for precise temperature control, this hotplate is generally pretty well-made for its price and has a good, multipurpose heating element.

I recommend this good burner. This stuff is small --doesn't take much space -and easy to carry. By my experience, when I turn it "High" (4 degrees: Warm, Low, Medium, High), it takes less than 10 minutes to boil 1 liter water (the time spent may not be the same depending on several factors). I think it should be suitable for people who don't have a kitchen or want to travel with a portable electric burner.

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We thankfully tested this unit out before using it in our camper. I wanted to ensure that it would work well for cooking simple meals and heating up canned goods. I also wanted to make sure it wouldn't get too hot underneath the unit and damage our new laminate countertops.

The unit wasn't level when sitting on our granite kitchen counters. It was about 1/4" too high on one leg. We removed a rubber cushion, and that solved the problem (though we shouldn't have had to remove a protective cushion in the first place). Strike ONE.

After 30 minutes on the HIGH setting, a pot of water (about 1 1/2 quarts) was 190 degrees. The unit would cycle on and off (the light would be on, then turn off) without reaching the boiling point. STRIKE TWO.

The other HUGE problem with this unit is that there is no heat shield to prevent the heat from reaching the countertop. We used a thermometer to check how hot the granite countertop became and were shocked that it was 140 degrees underneath the unit!! STRIKE THREE.

I sent it back to Amazon today. I have no doubt that Amazon will continue to send out these units, so buyer beware. Aside from not being able to cook a meal, they are also a fire hazard. At the very least, they aren't safe to use on most surfaces. Stay away from this one.

We purchased two Sylvania electric single hotplates today from a drugstore chain. They have the coil type of burner, but are fast to heat (less than 8" to boil water) and only reached 87 degrees under the unit after a half hour.

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I love my single burner, if I had the space I would have bought two. It heats up quick and evenly. Small and yet big enough to cook in a pot or frying pan. It's great that it has a "warm" option too.

Very satisfied.

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I almost didn't order one of these because of so many negative reviews. But I have to tell you, it works wonderfully and I am extremely happy with it after 3 weeks of use. I use it nearly every day, at least once a day.

Packaging is solid.

The unit boils water with no problems whatsoever. Just to give readers an idea how I tend to use this hot plate, I mainly use it to boil water for making soups and ramen, or to boil rice and beans. Being single, I only need to cook for one person, so the amount of water I need to boil never exceeds 3 cups at a time. This unit provides plenty of power to do this (can't remember for sure, but I believe this hot plate is 1000 watts).

I never need to use it for more than 12 minutes or so at a time. It boils 2 1/2 cups of water in about 7 minutes (very respectable in my opinion). When I'm making just rice or rice and beans, I bring it to a boil for 5 minutes, then I turn the unit off because I place the pot I'm using into an insulated pot cozy for 20 minutes more to finish cooking without the need to use more energy.

Some reviewers reported the power indicator light goes out. And yes, sometimes it does. This is because once the iron plate heats up to temperature, the heat element turns itself on and off to maintain the temperature you have selected, not because it's shorting out.

The first 2 or 3 times I used the hot plate, there was a faint smell from the hot plate. Most likely it was from a factory coating placed on the heating element when it was manufactured to protect it from corrosion during shipping/storage. After using it a couple of times, I smell nothing but good food cooking. I was never concerned about it catching fire, like other reviewers have reported.

I don't know how long some reviewers who left negative opinions were using this hot plate, and maybe they really did have major issues with this particular model of hot plate. But no one with problems mentions how long they had the unit on before experiencing their issues. Since I don't plan on making seven course meals on this single burner hot plate, and don't need to have it on more than 15 minutes at a time, I don't expect to ever have a problem with this product. Even if this hot plate conks out on me right now, I feel it was well worth the twenty bucks. I suspect it will last a very long time because the build quality is very simple but durable, maybe with the excemption of the temperature selection knob which feels a little flimsy (though it is not wobbly or jiggly, just a little too easy to turn in my opinion). But I'm only planning on using that to dial to the temperature I need, not swing on it. It turns on, it turns off. When you're done with it, unplug it like you should unplug every other appliance that's not being used.

Extremely pleased with this product. In fact, in the time it took to boot up my computer and write this review, my rice was finishing cooking in it's pot cozy. And now it's done.

I have no complaints whatsoever, and I would highly recommend this hot plate for someone like myself who wishes to make very simple meals.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

NE VR 29160 BIG CITY SLIDERS

NE VR 29160 BIG CITY SLIDERSI thought this was exactly as it was described. It easily makes sliders (LITTLE hamburgers). I found it to be easy and fun to use and easy to clean. It does take longer than 2 minutes to finish cooking on an electric coil stove (about 5 6 min.) If you check it and it's not done, just replace the top and wait another minute or two. There is no need to try to flip them. I followed the included instructions for cleaning and had no problems, and found it unexpectedly easy. The sliders are cooked (not flame-broiled) and taste accordingly. My kids love them because they have no hard dry edges. I was pleased with the size of the burgers (fits great on half a hot dog bun) and with the size of the pan (easy to store). I'm happy!

This product is one of the best inventions of our time. Seriously. In less than ten minutes, it creates five mini-burgers with which you can experiment with different toppings. The burgers are juicy and cooked evenly throughout, unlike, say, the George Foreman Grill, which dries out burgers and gives them a weird, thin crispiness on the outside.

The only downside of this product is that the measuring spoon it comes with is really too small. If you just go by the spoon, you'll end up with the smallest burgers in the history of the planet. Most of the complaints on here suggest they are too small, but I think those people need to adopt a little common sense: if the burgers are too small, add more ground beef. It isn't rocket science. If you fill the little compartments with meat, you will end up with well-sized sliders (trust me -go to the grocery store and buy slider rolls, they come in 12-packs. The burgers will come out the exact size of the rolls if you fill the compartments instead of using the spoon).

I have made sliders three times in the last week and, barring a catastrophic, red meat-enduced heart attack that takes my life or renders me hospitalized for an extended period, I'll probably make sliders again at some point this week. This product lights up my life and it's a shame that I cannot rate it higher than five little yellow stars.

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I read all the reviews here and thought for 19.99 I'd give it a shot. My son and I fired it up last night and we LOVE it. It's the coolest kitchen gadget I have. In only 5 minutes of cooking (clearly not 2, it's meat not microwave popcorn) we had five little burgers (and they are mini burgers, like mini marshmallows, in other words small like the name says, people). What we loved was the different toppings we could use because every burger was different and the neat sort of five bite serving of each burger. As for the non stickiness of the pan, well it's a simple thing to simply spray some cooking spray. It wasn't hard to clean.

We're using it again tonight. I totally recommend this because it's fun and quick for weeknight meals.

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We registered for this item for our wedding and received it as a shower gift. It is a TERRIBLE machine. The first time we used it it worked fine and made good mini burgers with no problem but the cleanup was horrendous. I'm not sure what the deal with it is, but it is awful to try to clean the top press. The next 2-3 times we used it to make sliders, our entire burger/chicken/turkey patty was covered on the top in some sort of metallic sheen. I am not sure if it is just the paint coming off on it or what but it is AWFUL. I do NOT recommend this product and am concerned about health issues for anyone who ingests the silver residue. This product should be recalled in my opinion.

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I just used this for the first time and it worked fine. Others are saying it's too small, don't they know what a slider is? It's a small burger. Clean up was fine. I would recommend this to anyone who knows what a slider actually is.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73

Maverick Remote Smoker Dual Probe Wireless Thermometer ET-73I recently got into BBQ smoking and realized pretty quickly that I needed a thermometer. The thermometer that came stock with my smoker turned out to be off by at least 100 degrees. An oven thermometer did the trick at first, but I found that I was opening the smoker way too often to check the temp resulting in heat loss. At the end of a smoke, I was also opening it way too often to check meat temperature. This product not only allowed me to keep track of both, but also let me keep track of it from inside the house! Since the weather is getting colder out, this is a definite plus.

The first thing I did was check the accuracy. I put both of the probes in a pan of water and brought it to a rapid boil. One probe read 212, and the other 213, one degree off. Next I put both in a large glass of water and ice. Both were showing 32 degrees between the ice and water. The tests turned out far better than I had expected.

So far I have used this for three 12-14 hour smokes, and at least 2 6 hour smokes and the batteries are still good. The probes clean easily, and I have had no significant problems.

One thing I noticed is that one of the probes sees to have a bit of melted rubber protruding between the grill temp probe and the connected wire. Since I have never had either probe about 255 degrees, I find that a bit troubling. Not sure I want to use it for a direct grilling application where the temps can go over 400 easily.

I have not had a chance to see how the outside unit handles rain.

All in all, I would not think twice of buying another one of these if I had a need.

The E-72 is a nice unit for people using a smoker, since you need to monitor the smoker temp and the meat, but this model has a few odd things you need to be aware of. It's range can be very short. It says 100feet, but that is in an open field with no obstructions. If you are going through a wall from outside to inside, expect to get about 20 feet.

Also the on/off switch for the transmitter is inside the battery case. Very odd design.

Maverick just came out with a new model (the ET-372) that corrects these problems. As of this review, it's not sold on Amazon, but keep watching it's worth getting the new one.

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I've been using this produce with my Weber smoker for six months now, and it is the most important tool that I have. I've found it to be accurate within a few degrees (on the food side) of my instant read thermometers and by not having to open the lid to check temperatures I don't have to deal with the heat you lose doing that. Even though the remote unit is plastic, hanging it on the outside of the smoker works perfectly well. Setup took a bit of time the first few tries, then I found it to be straight forward. I only have two issues. First, having to open up the unit to turn it on is a minor hassle (it isn't that big of a deal, just a minor inconvenience). The other issue had nothing to do with using it with my smoker I used it in my gas barbecue and had a major flareup (wasn't paying close attention) and that shorted the food probe WHICH they mention may happen. I'm getting the high-temp food probe from them (wish it had been included in the first place). For my smoker, it worked perfectly fine. I recommend this unit to everyone.

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My family makes hundreds of pounds of kielbasa and other smoked sausages every fall. This Maverick remote dual probe thermometer makes life so much easier. We can monitor the temperature of the meat as well as the air in the smoker without ever having to walk down to the smoker. We know as soon as we need to add more wood or as soon as the product is ready to be removed. It saves so much wasted time checking temps every 30 or so minutes.

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I bought this unit about a year ago. I liked the idea of a temp read for the smoker, and another for the meat itself.

The unit is a little tricky to figure out. (If you don't get a read or --on your receiver, then make sure the receiver is on before you turn on the transmitter.)

It seems to be fairly accurate too.

I don't know what caused the problem, but the display on the receiver started to fail. I was able to keep it limping along by applying pressure to the back of the unit. If you push in the right place the dead pixels seem to come to life for the most part.

If this unit was better made/more rugged I would have bought 3 of them to use and abuse.

I'm not sure I will by products by Maverick again.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Tool Holder

Tool Holdera must on any charcoal BBQ ,Holds on solid to the BBQ bowl

Bought mine for a Weber one touch silver , but this will do an any 22,5 Inches round BBQ

Good little tool does the job without too much fuss. I do wish it wasn't so easy to knock off the side of the grill, but with care this shouldn't be a big problem. I like how it integrates very well with the shape of the round grill and doesn't stick out too far. Word of note: highly recommend you put a leather cord through your grill tools' handle hole, as the ends of the holder hooks are flared and do not fit small handle holes well. Making direct contact with the holder will also make metal tools extremely hot!

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Outset QS70 Square Stainless Steel Grill Wok

Outset QS70 Square Stainless Steel Grill WokIf you BBQ vegtables as much as we do this is a must have. Totally beats the old foil and guessing game we did for years. Easy clean up and clean crisp flavor. And we still use Brigettes in a Brinkman..Happy BBQ ering

very thin and cheap not what I expected at all could not use it not worth the money and time to return it

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Charcoal Companion Single Head Scrubber Grill Brush with Refill, long handle

Charcoal Companion Single Head Scrubber Grill Brush with Refill, long handleAfter reading several news stories about the bristles from traditional wire brushes causing emergency room visits, we decided to try this design.

The Good

+ There are no wire bristles to end up lodged in your intestines necessitating a trip to the emergency room.

The Bad

+ The scrubbing pad is covered by the attachment mechanism. You lose most of the center of the pad, leaving only the outer edge to actually clean your grill.

+ The scrubbing pad does not work very well. The grill stayed dirty after repeated scrubbing. The top service of the grate was clean-ish, but the sides could not be reached by the pad.

Conclusion

We went back to a traditional wire brush. We scrub with that, then use long tongs to wipe the grate down with a damp paper towel. It adds an extra step, but it takes less time than a trip to the emergency room.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Kings Brand Red 6-Slice Toaster Oven- Toasts Bakes Broils Grills Roasts & Warming Oven

Kings Brand APL1803-R 6-Slice Toaster Oven, RedThis Charcoal Kings Brand toaster oven was purchased for baking items especially pizza for which the oven has the extra rounded back to accommodate a round, 12" pizza pan. The oven seems to be very well made and the controls offer many options from baking to warming with a timing bell to signal when baking is done. Everything I have baked so far from pizza to cornbread to potatoes has turned out great. It is energy efficient compared to using a full size oven with an added bonus of less heat produced in the kitchen. I love the oven and would purchase it again for myself or as a gift.

Heats up quickly just be careful with handle heats very evenly toast comes out just how you want it nice and big so you can use in summer to keep kitchen heat down

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Just received the Charcoal 6-Slice Toaster Oven from 2K Furniture Designs and couldn't be pleased more. It is so easy to use and the fact it can cook a grocery store bought pizza (12 inch, of course) is just amazing. I mainly use it to re-heat items, to which it does very well. But, think I will dive into it's many other capabilities.

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Just purchased this red toaster oven and have used it for a couple of weeks now. It is so cute in it's red color. It is simple but very effective with simple old fashioned dial controls. A plus is the fact it has room for 6 pieces of toast instead of 4. It's not very "techy" but that's not what I was looking for. If you want a simple but colorful and roomy toaster oven, at a very resonable price, this is the one for you.

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This thing ROCKS! It's true happy wife happy life the only downside, limited colors. High end performer good looks and a good price.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Diamond Long Reach Utility Lighter

Diamond Long Reach Utility LighterGlad I did buy this and would recommend this Diamond Long reach Utility Lighter to anyone who thinking about buying it.

Too many products at least in the United States are designed to minimize the possibility of a successful lawsuit rather than being designed for ease of use. To light a candle with this device, you have to press a "child proof" button on the top while simultaneously pulling a trigger. The button is not easy to press, nor is the trigger easy to pull. Even when I used two hands, it was click, click, click, click, then on the fifth or sixth round, it produced a flame. Returning it is not cost effective, so I'll dispose of it with my next batch of hazardous waste.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Blue Rhino GAD860SP LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Slate/Marble Mantel

Blue Rhino GAD860SP LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl with Slate/Marble MantelThis is a great outdoor fire pit for the price. Sometimes Walmart has it cheaper and sometimes Amazon does. It is worth checking them both as they both ship directly from Blue Rhino to your home. Also, the same fire pit is sold under the names Blue Rhino and UniFlame.

Once it is put together it is very sturdy and easy to use. The fire puts out a lot of heat and flame. The mantel is a nice size leaving plenty of room for drinks, plates, bottles, feet, etc. The lava rocks and fake logs looked a lot better than I thought they would. Overall it is a beautiful fire pit.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(many of these are mentioned in other reviews, but they will save you a lot of hassle and time)

TIME: It says 1 hour but plan on 2 hours. Only a person who had put together about 5 of these perviously would be able to do it in an hour.

LOCATION: Plan to build it close to where you are going to use it as it is heavy to move once built. It can be easily moved by two strong people, but it would be hard for one person to move it any distance.

CARDBOARD: The is one large flat square piece of cardboard that is in the box with the top. Save this piece and use it to lay on the ground while building. Most of the building you will do with the top upside down and having this underneath will protect it from scratches and make it easy to slide around if needed.

INSTRUCTIONS: The instructions are good, but are mainly just pictures. There is very little detail provided. So you MUST carefully examine each picture as you build it, noting the number of holes on top versus the bottom, the direction of pieces and the exact screw needed. It is very easy to start putting a piece together to only realize that you messed up and need to take it a part and re-do it.

SCREW PACKAGE: A nice screw package is provided labeling each group of screws A,B,C, etc so you know which ones to use where. DOUBLE CHECK the labeling. On my package the A screws were labeled B and vice versa. I ended up using the allen screws where I was suppose to use the philips head screws and I ended up having to re-do the first couple of steps. Verify on the picture whether they want you to use the allen screws or philips head screws. Basically you will use the allen screws to attach the sides to the top, and you will use the philips head screws for everything else.

SCREW TIGHTENING: Almost every review mentions this advice and it is very important. When attaching a section together, first partially screw the screws in and once it is al attached, THEN tighten them down. The holes often do not line up perfectly and you will need a little "play" to line them up before tightening. The MOST IMPORTANT time to follow this is when you attach the sides to the top. DO NOT TIGHTEN all of the allen screws which are used to attach the sides to the top until you have ALL of the sides partially screwed in... then tighten everything down. If you don't follow this you will not be able to get all of the screws to match up to the holes. Also, on some pieces I found it useful to have a pair of pliers or hammer to bend some of the pieces a little so that the holes line up.

TANK COVER: A nice black vinyl tank cover is provided. It is easiest to put this on from the bottom upward and not from the top down.

TANK HOSE: I found it easiest to attach the hose to the tank and then rotate the tank clockwise a bit to tighten the hose up. This enables the hose to wrap closely around the tank and thus make it fit so that the door closes easily.

FIRE PIT COVER: A nice fitting cover is provided for the fire pit and even includes a little extra room at top to allow for the fake logs. This cover is a very thin and cheap vinyl. Be very careful when you put it on (especially if it is cold) as it will tear VERY EASILY at the corners. I would recommend turning the cover inside-out and reinforcing the edges and corners with duct tape first. Then use the cover as normal with the tape on the inside protecting the edges and corners. If you don't do this you will eventually tear the cover.

STARTING THE FIRE: Many have noted this as well, but it is easy to overlook. It does NOT start the same as a typical gas grill. To start the fire turn the knob to the start position and HOLD IT IN. While holding it in, press the electric starter. You must keep holding it in until it lights up (this can take a few seconds) and then you will need to KEEP HOLDING IT IN until the fire gets going. If you let go too soon it will just go out.

WINE: Don't keep a bottle of wine on the table top for very long as it will heat it up pretty fast if the fire is going...and who likes warm wine..ugh.

Overall this is an awesome product at a great price. The shipping was very fast (only a few days) and the item came in one large box. If you are patient and follow the above directions (or have a friend/relative who is) you will have it built and be using it to warm yourself in no time at all.



I have read a lot of positive reviews about this fire pit at other websites that offer it for sale. Hundreds of great reviews. I purchased it myself. It will take a minimum of two people (one has to help hold items in place at times while another screws in bolts) approximately two hours to assemble. It is packaged very well, instructions were mostly visuals/pictures, but step by step. Easy to turn on and off. Came with a cover for the propane tank (to make it blend into the dark metal sides) and a cover for the entire fire pit! We were able to use "Gas Watch" a propane gas level indicatoron the tank which will eliminate guessing how much gas remains before a refill would be needed. LOVE THIS FIRE PIT! Compared to other propane fire pits of this size and quality, the price is reasonable. The video let's you see more details of the pit; how it arrives packaged, the size compared to lawn furniture, and operation. Propane tank is not included.

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This is an great firepit for the price. There is some assembly required but it is pretty straight forward and only a few simple tools required. The table is very sturdy and appears that it will last for many years to come. Takes a standard 5 gallon propane tank which is a little tight to fit into its storage space, but can be done (hint: turn valve towards the fire pit as you place it into the storage location).

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We are very pleased with the Blue Rhino Firebowl. It looks great and provides a beautiful glow to our evenings on the patio. The slate tabletop is wide and allows plenty of room for plates, glasses, or for putting your feet up. Be sure to assemble this product near to where you are going to use it because it weighs 150+ pounds. You don't want to have to move it too far after assembly. We were pleased to see that they included a black vinyl cover that slips over the butane tank. This makes it virtually invisible when the tank is enclosed under the tabletop. Likewise, the square cover that fits over the entire table top was very effective in keeping the table and firebowl dry during the recent rains. Great product.

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This is a very nice firepit for the price. We looked at a few others that were over double the price, but were not sure how much we would really use it so were unwilling to spend a huge amount of money on it.

This one looks good, and works quite well. Its also a nice size table for sitting around. The slate tile is pretty much like in the photos, with brownish colored slate. The frame is a very dark bronze color, almost, but not quite black.

The firepit is delivered by truck freight, in a single 170 lb box. We had to arrange delivery times with the freight company, but they were nice enough to deliver it into our back yard for us. The unit is very well packed, with multiple separate boxes inside, and foam padding where appropriate. Expect to recycle a lot of cardboard and foam! The boxes are labeled by part number.

The firepit is mostly made from stamped steel sheet metal. The instructions are pretty good, but you need to be careful to assemble the side walls so that they are oriented properly on the top. The top is a bit different on the edge where the doors are, and this is not super clear in the instructions.

As with anything made from sheet metal, it can be a bit challenging to get all the holes to line up! It helps to have 2 people, and you do need a bit of dexterity to reach around pieces as you are assembling it. They say it should take an hour, but expect it to be somewhat longer. Two tricks that helped: 1) when assembling 2 parts with screws, do not tighten any screws until you have all of them started and 2) when the holes didn't want to line up exactly, I used an allen wrench that would fit into the holes to pry them into alignment, then clamped the parts together with a small C clamp while I got the screw started. There were only a few screws that were hard to do.

I do like how the gas tank is easily accessible on its slide out tray, but its also pretty well hidden if you use the supplied cover over the tank. The electric start and control valve are easy to reach behind the other door, and both work well. The gas valve is the type like on a water heater where you have to hold it in for a few seconds while the fire heats up. This is a nice safety feature because it will shut off the gas flow if the fire blows out in wind. Of course, one of the nice things about gas is that when you are done with it, you can turn off the valve, and its off. No worrying about hot embers burning for the next few hours.

The firepit, without the gas cylinder is about 150 pounds. It is pretty easy for two people to lift up and move around, aside from the weight.

The unit is steel, and while it is well painted, I think that eventually it will rust. That is not a big problem where I live, but I think it could be a big issue if you are near the ocean.

The only real complaint was that Amazon suggested a "add both to cart" type bundle with a cover, but the suggested cover turned out to be too small to fit.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Bayou Classic Stainless Serving Cart W/2 Trays, 35"l X 19.5"w X 4"d

Bayou Classic Stainless Serving Cart W/2 Trays, 35'l X 19.5'w X 4'dIts a great size. Purchased to use in church kitchen but has been utilized for many other uses. Light weight with sturdy wheels.

We just finished our backyard pergola project. Bought this serving cart for drinks and appetizers when entertaining. Well made and much more attractive than most serving carts.

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Charcoal Companion Nonstick Rectangular Basket

Charcoal Companion Nonstick Rectangular BasketThis item has two problems:

1 -Sliced vegetables slide out the sides. Even though this product is supposedly designed to hold vegetables, amazingly, the rails are too high on two sides to properly retain them.

2 -For gas grills with covers, the cover closes on the handle, causing (a) the cover not to close, and (b) the basket to stick up in the air inside the grill.

I am going to have to replace this with a useful product.

This is a piece of junk. Do not buy any of this stuff with a 'non stick' coating. It begins to degrade with the first use and after four or five uses you have to throw it away because it can't be cleaned. Buy only chrome plated or stainless steel. Scott

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Great shipper, fast shipper and great item. It makes barbequeing and grilling easier and safer. The basket is easy to use and clean. I may buy a third one.

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This is just what we have been looking for to cook the fresh Tuna steaks and Mahai mahai we caught off Hatteras NC. We have a porcelian cooker with holes in it but when you turn the fish over, it strips the outside off. This will be just the thing!

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

George Foreman Jumbo Sized Grill, Black

George Foreman Jumbo Sized Grill, BlackI'm no stranger to Foreman grills and they always cook my food up just right. I love how easy it is to clean this grill. You can wipe it clean with a damp cloth while the grill is hot or cold. When I saw the picture on Amazon of the 6 burgers on the grill, I thought, "Oh, that's big, but those burgers look kind of small." But when I opened this grill for the first time, I knew 6 burgers was nothing. This sucker's huge.

Also when I opened it, right away I noticed that the drip tray was broken into 3 pieces. With the smaller models I've had before, if the tray was dirty or something I could just use a paper plate, but again this grill is HUGE so it's important to me to have the proper drip tray. I contacted the seller, who wrote me back in 5 minutes with an arrival date for my new drip tray. Excellent customer service right there! Would definitely do business with this seller again :)

We are a family of five and I love how quickly we can make grilled cheese on this! We also use it for bacon, hamburgers, etc. No complaints with the performance and quality.

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Great buy for the price and I have never been so happy with the George Foreman products never can go wrong

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Easy to use, easy to clean and cooks food quickly. I use mine all the time. I definitely recommend this product to people who are always on the go because it is quick to cook and easy to clean.

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This is my second Forman. We got one when we got married. This one is a little cheaper version but works well. My hubby complains that it burns everything but I haven't had any problems with it so far. We've only had it for a few weeks so we'll see how it goes.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

GrillPro Bamboo Skewers

GrillPro 11070 12-Inch Bamboo SkewersWe ordered these for our daugthers wedding. We had fire pits and wanted to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. And we needed something that would just be "tossed" and not reused (well they weren't tossed but put in fire)plus we had lots of young children who were there and we needed something safe and easy for them to use. We ordered the longer skewers and they were great! Will be remembering this to give for camping, too.

This listing indicates you will recieve 10 packages of 100 for $4.99. And you pay for 5 lbs of shipping (about $8.00). This would make sense. However, you only recieve one package of 100 skewers. I am out over $20.00 now. My loss is your warning.

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