• Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances

    Introducing The BeerTender Keg B95 Home Beer Dispenser From Krups

    November 25th, 2016

    Product review of a beertender keg.

    The goal for every man in America, married and single alike, is to have a corner of his home he can call his own. The term for this space has been aptly named the mancave, a place where the guys can hang out and do what all men love to do, watch TV, talk sports, and drink beer. Now every man can complete his mancave with his very own beer tap by purchasing the BeerTender Home Beer-Tap System. Most beer lovers will tell you that there is nothing better than a cold brew straight from the tap, and the BeerTender Keg brings the experience right to your own home. The unit has a whisper quiet cooling system with three different temperature settings.

    You’ll never be caught off guard when guests are over as the LCD display on the tap system provides volume levels and temperature indicators. The unit operates solely with 5L Heineken DraughtKegs, providing fresh tasting beer over a 30-day period. This draft beer dispenser is nearly unmatched by other systems on the market. While other models do exist, none of them can match the overall quality and service of this particular model. Although these other models are less expensive, they lack some of the advanced features such as the LCD display and advanced temperature settings. While a handful of online reviewers had complaints about endless amounts of foam from their unit, the vast majority of customers found the BeerTender Home Beer-Tap System delightful to have and easy to use.

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    Even In A Small Package This 3.5 Quart Rival Slow Cooker Delivers

    November 18th, 2016

    Product review of a rival slow cooker.

    Some of the best meals most people have ever eaten in their lives were cooked by their Grandma. There are very few Grandma’s that believe in whipping up quick dishes with the microwave however, with many instead choosing to make a solid home cooked meal in a slow-cooker. With the Rival Crock-Pot 3.5-Quart Slow Cooker you too can replicate some of Grandma’s greatest recipes and make tasty meals at your own house. Rival is the maker of the original crock pot, and their newest installment lives up to the company’s history of excellence. Now let’s discover the unique features that this Rival Slow Cooker brings to the kitchen table.

    The new Rival Slow Cooker includes a removable stoneware crock, important rinse clean and lifetime stick resistant and an industry average 1 year warrant. The best feature of the Rival Crock Pot Slow Cooker is its even cooking that requires little to no stirring. This means meals can be prepared, thrown in the crock pot, and left to cook until they are done. The 3.5 quart size is perfect for small families and single individuals who want a truly home cooked meal. Although other less expensive models exist on the market that offer the same capacity and similar ability, you can’t beat the time tested construction and methods of the mini slow cooker. Although a few consumers received defective items, the majority of online reviewers agree that Rival’s crock pot cannot be beat by the competition.

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    VillaWare Uno Mini Waffle Maker Creates Belgian Waffles In 3 Minutes

    November 16th, 2016

    Product review of mini waffle maker.

    Whether entertaining for Sunday brunch or whipping up breakfast for kids with tiny appetites, the VillaWare Uno Petite Belgian Waffler is a mini waffle maker that has got you covered. This waffle iron makes 3 waffles at a time, each just ¼ inch round, the perfect size for children, for eating and freezing, for making desserts or for making breakfast sandwiches. This mini waffle maker produces each batch of waffles in just 3 minutes and alerts the user with a “ready” indicator when the waffles are full cooked. The round waffler maker features 7 different temperature settings and 2 separate browning levels.

    The VillaWare Uno Petite Belgian Waffler features stainless steel design and easy to clean nonstick grids. Reviews note that the nonstick surface is a big selling point and works well in practice. Another high point is the “Waffle Tone” sound alert letting the user know when the waffle iron is fully heated and also when the waffles are ready. This waffle maker could help to make breakfast a little more fun and a lot tastier. Easy enough for kids to use, it could help everyone to get involved and creative with creating an easy and healthful first meal of the day.

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    Bodum French Press Is A Contender For The Best French Press

    November 8th, 2016

    Product review of bodum french press.

    From among 400+ reviews, customers agree the Bodum French Press delivers the absolute highest quality among all coffee brewing products. One customer raved that “one cup from the french press has knocked me into the stratosphere, and that alone is worth giving this product 5 stars.” Bodum’s French Press is a simple coffee brewer that unlocks the potential of the coffee bean. This 32 ounce press is easy to use and retains the beans’ natural oils for enriched flavor. The Bodum family has been perfecting the art of the coffee press since 1944 and in 2004 the Bodum French Press received quite an award.

    Which was the American Culinary Institute’s award for “Best French Press Coffeemaker.” As with all French Press methods of coffee brewing, the Bodum press requires more cleaning when compared to “drip brewers” and other automatic machines. However, across the board, customers believe “the extra minute of cleaning means nothing when compared to the exceptional cup the press brews for me each morning…it’s like a mini coffee shop in my kitchen.” The Bodum French Press has an 8-cup capacity and is ideal for everything from daily use to larger dinner party events. Rest assured, Bodum products are known to be stylish and well-built all at an affordable price.

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    This Home Water Distiller Ensures Fresh And Clean Drinking Water

    November 8th, 2016

    Small product picture of a home water distiller review.

    Interested in providing clean, fresh drinking water for your family? Even with the popular filter products on the market, nothing does the job quite like a home water distiller. With the MegaHome water distiller, you can distill water in the convenience of your own kitchen, ensuring that what you drink is as fresh as possible. This home water distiller is the best rated and most popular distiller sold on online, and it produces one gallon in about 5-6 hours. With this production rate, you can get 4 gallons of water each day! Not only can your drink fresh H20, but you can use the distilled water in your household appliances, extending their lifespan.

    The MegaHome countertop water distiller comes with a power cord, glass collection bottle, pack of charcoal filters and residue cleaner. It sits compactly on any countertop and features a stainless steel interior and clean, white exterior. Being the most popular distiller through Amazon, it’s hard to find a product that comes close. For example, the Waterwise Distiller costs over $100 more and has received some criticisms regarding leaky filters and malfunctions.

    Although the distiller does produce distilled water, consumers have found that the MegaHome product is more affordable and has a better output. Even better is that online reviews rave about the product’s longevity, as many consumers have had it for years and it still performs just like new. More importantly, families find themselves drinking more water because it tastes so good!

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    This Cuisinart Waffle Maker Delivers A Smile With Each Waffle

    September 14th, 2016

    Product review of cuisinart waffle maker.

    The Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker helps to make breakfast a gourmet experience! This Cuisinart Waffle Maker features a controlled thermostat and five different settings to control browning. With a red and green indicator light, users will be notified when to add the waffle batter and also when the waffle is fully cooked and should be removed from the griddle. Some who have purchased and reviewed this Cuisinart Waffle Maker have said that the nonstick surface ceases to be truly nonstick after about 5 uses. Many reported that they resorted to oiling the nonstick grids before use and achieved mixed results.

    Others reported problems with the handle or the temperature control switch falling off after only a handful of uses as well. The vast majority of the reviews raved about the perfect waffles and the easy to use temperature controls. Many said that they would recommend this waffle maker and have even purchased more than one. This waffle iron does come with a 3 year warranty so it may be worth giving a try. If nothing else, you could look forward to at least five rounds of perfect waffles before having to trade it in for a new model.

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    Create A Breakfast Feast With This Pancake Griddle From Presto

    September 8th, 2016

    Product review of a pancake griddle.

    The Pancake Griddle from Presto will let you cook up some pancakes as well as eggs, bacon or whatever else you’d want for a complete breakfast. This model will also provide a cooking space for lunch and dinner fare such as hamburgers and grilled sandwiches. The 1500 watt pancake griddle features a large and flat nonstick cooking surface, and its construction from heavy cast aluminum helps to evenly distribute heat and resist warping. A groove runs along one side to remove excess grease from cooking food and deposits it into a removable container. A neat feature is the removable heat control; which allows unit whole unit to be submerged into water for cleaning.

    As mentioned above, the surface features a premium, professional nonstick surface which makes clean up easier and negates the use of excess fats for cooking. Be warned, however, that this is a large cooking unit (22 inches) that might present storage issues to some. Online reviews are a mixed bag. Some reviewers felt the product did not heat evenly as its feature highlights claim resulting in burnt or undercooked food. Other reviewers raved about the size of the surface, saying it is great for large families. Overall, the unit received a positive rating with most reviewers stating the griddle cooked well. Overall, these pancake griddles appear to be a good bet for large families or those cooks who need to produce large quantities of food.

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    Delonghi Indoor Grill Heats Up The Entire Surface For Great Results

    August 21st, 2016

    Product review of indoors grills.

    Sometimes the weather just doesn’t cooperate when you want to grill outside. Why not bring the grilling experience inside? With this Delonghi BG24 Perfecto Indoor Grill, you can. What makes this indoor electric grill work consistently is an embedded heating element that heats all the grilling surface area. Five temperature settings on the grill’s adjustable and removable thermostat ensure a level of heat for anything you’d want to grill from vegetables to meats. A raised splatter guard surrounds the grill’s edge, and the nonstick grilling surface and drip pan are completely removable for easy cleaning.

    Also, a tempered glass lid is included for use to retain moisture when cooking. The grill’s handles remain cool to the touch throughout cooking. Most reviews on Amazon were positive. A few reviewers did note that while the lid can be cleaned in the dishwasher, the grilling surface must be hand washed which can be a drawback. Also, the grill is noted to have a large surface area on which to cook, which is great for families or large get togethers, but might not work as well for single persons or kitchens with limited counter space.

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