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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
This Stovetop Popcorn Popper Makes Light And Flavorful Popcorn
February 22nd, 2020
The Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper is a wonderful gift! Featuring the original Whirley-Pop Popper, this machine will take you back to the good ole days, when making your own popcorn was a treat in itself. You can make all your favorite flavors, including movie theater popcorn and kettle corn using less salt and oil for a healthier twist. The stovetop popcorn popper set comes with 3 different popcorn kits and features a sturdy aluminum pan, stay-cool wooden handle and easy clean up. There’s nothing quite like the Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper, which makes it a unique product from the start. Like the original design, it uses a hand-crank to get the air moving.
Taking after the original design, the popper uses a hand-crank to get the air moving. This original design is exclusive to the Whirley-Pop, which means you won’t find another hand crank machine like this one. Plus, you get the popcorn you want in less than 3 minutes! Reports online love this home popcorn maker, as it’s true to the original design, makes a healthy popcorn treat and offers a fast popping experience so you won’t find your hands getting tired. Reviews also loved the difference in taste compared to microwave popcorn. The only complains were from customers who didn’t like the design of the product, claiming that the quality isn’t as good as back in the day.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Tasty Grilled Panini Sandwiches Await With The Cuisinart Griddle
February 17th, 2020
Having an appliance that takes on more than one function is a great asset to today’s kitchen. The Cuisinart Stainless Steel Four-In-One Grill/Griddle is a good way to have one product perform multiple functions while saving space. With a change of the cooking plates, this model can become a panini press, a contact grill, an extra-large open grill or griddle. Use it in the morning for pancakes and sausage, in the afternoon for grilled cheese or panini sandwiches and in the evening for fish and vegetables. The nonstick grill and griddle plates are dishwasher safe and have the added benefit of being designed to drain away fat and grease from your cooking food.
Adjustable temperature control lets you know your food is cooked to your liking, plus the floating hinge adjusts to any food thickness. Also includes dishwasher-safe cups to catch grease and a scraping tool. Overall, customers providing reviews liked the Griddle’s four cooking options and its overall design including the floating handle. However, one common theme did appear to involve the Cuisinart Griddle nonstick surface of the plates beginning to peel or come off after time.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Best Slow Cooker – Hamilton Beach Smart Slow Cooker
February 15th, 2020
An essential for today’s busy families is a good quality slow cooker. The ability to spend a few minutes prepping food in the morning before going to work and having a hot, home cooked meal when you get home is priceless. If you’re in the market for a slow cooker, consider the Hamilton Beach 33967 Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker. This is a family sized best slow cooker with a six quart capacity. The chef in the family has three cooking options to choose from: program, manual or probe. The probe feature is especially handy when cooking large cuts of meat as it uses an included thermometer probe.
It switches to automatic warming when a safe, internal temperature is reached. The slow cooker also features a digital LED control panel with a timer. A clip-on spoon is also included as is a clip-tight gasket lid. The removable stoneware is dishwasher safe as is the lid. Customers providing reviews for this product on Amazon overall seemed happy with their purchase of the slow cooker. However, some customers did have the experience of the slow cooker turning itself off at random points during the cooking process.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper Produces 6 Quarts Of Perfectly Popped Corn
February 9th, 2020
What is family movie night without a bowl of delicious, buttered popcorn? The West Bend Stir Crazy Six-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper is a great way to make popcorn for the whole family. The main feature of the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper is the motorized stirring rod which constantly stirs the kernels during the popping cycle to make sure every kernel pops. If you have five minutes, then you can make up to six quarts of fresh popcorn. Only one tablespoon of oil is required for every quarter cup of kernels. If you desire a butter flavor, the butter well feature has been designed to evenly distribute butter over the popcorn.
There is no need to transfer popcorn to a bowl, either, as the plastic cover does double duty as a serving bowl; flip the unit over when the popping is done and serve. Clean up is as easy as swiping the unit with a sponge. Some customers did have issues with the teflon coating beginning to flake off after a period of usage. Most reviews that I read online, however, were very positive. Customers did note that every kernel does get popped in this Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
A Coffee Thermos That Provides Maximum Temperature Retention
February 1st, 2020
Anyone who has ever used public transportation in the morning has seen a bus or subway car filled with individuals sipping coffee from travel mugs. Everyone loves to save money by making coffee at home and bringing their drink with them as opposed to hitting up Starbucks on the way to work. The Thermos Stainless King Beverage Bottle is the perfect companion for those who need a morning jolt of java to get them going. Constructed with stainless steel and a TherMax double wall vacuum insulation, the Coffee Thermos provides maximum temperature retention for both hot and cold beverages. Now let’s cover some features.
The stainless steel construction also helps keep the bottle cool to the touch while holding hot liquids and sweat proof with cold liquids. With this Thermos bottle your hot drinks will stay warm for up to 12 hours, and your cold drinks will remain frosty for up to 24 hours. On the go beverage containers are a dime a dozen, but few of them offer the capacity and performance of the Thermos Stainless King Beverage Bottle. While online reviewers were unanimous in their praise of the Thermos Stainless King Beverage Bottle, it is not without its flaws. Even those reviewers who loved the Thermos admitted that certain parts, most notably the cup and cap, were cheaply made and did not last long. Whether you like to bring your own hot coffee to work or like having a cold drink while out on the golf course, the Thermos Stainless King Beverage Bottle is a good choice for transporting any beverage.
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The Affordable And Easy To Use Smart Planet MDM-1 Mini Donut Maker
January 31st, 2020
The Smart Planet Mini Donut Maker is a great machine that bakes up tiny donuts in a few minutes. It’s perfect for the sweet lover and also makes for a fun family activity. Great for a quick chocolate fix, you can be creative with the donut maker, as it uses a variety of boxed cake or donut mixes. The Smart Planet Donut Maker is small and compact, fitting neatly on a countertop or cabinet. It has a non-stick surface so that removing the donuts in one piece is effortless. Without the need for oils or butters, there’s easy clean up and healthier cooking. The mini donut maker is fast, with a batch of 6 donuts being completed in 4 minutes.
Start with recipes from the included cookbook or use your own mixes. Online reviews are mostly positive, as owners love the speed and efficiency of the machine. After looking at some comments however, it’s apparent that these Smart Planet Donut Makers can be difficult to use. Some reviewers have had trouble getting the donuts to shape properly, with the batter oozing out or the tops not baking up. For a cheaper price, some reviewers liked the Bella Cucina Donut Maker instead, which offers more even cooking. Online reviews also warn that although the electric donut maker can be a family activity, it gets way too hot for kids to use unsupervised. Overall, the Smart Planet Mini Donut Maker is a great addition to any kitchen. With an affordable price and easy set-up, you can have fun making donuts on your own time and in any flavor you crave.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
The Waring Pro Ice Crusher Makes Up To 30 Pounds Of Ice Per Hour
January 15th, 2020
The Waring Ice Crusher gets down to business; it features a powerful 150-watt motor, stainless steel blades and a large capacity crusher. It’s so mighty, it can crush 30 pounds of ice in as little as one hour and uses an on/off toggle switch that makes it easy to operate. The ice crusher holds up to 12 cups of crushed ice and has a wide-mouth funnel attachment, making it perfect for commercial or residential uses. There are many ice crushers on the market, but many don’t have the power and capacity as the Waring crusher. If you’re looking for a similar product however, some consumers have opted for the Deni Commercial Ice Crusher that holds 12 cups of ice.
Although cheaper, product owners have preferred the Waring product, as the Deni ice crusher received poor reviews in regards to the strength of the blades. In fact, many reviewers complained of the product jamming when crushing ice. The Waring ice crusher has received excellent reviews, with product owners enjoying its ease of use and powerful crushing mechanism. Although a bit more expensive than other commercial ice crushers, reviewers agree that the price is well worth it. And while the majority of reviews had nothing but positive things to say, a few customers found that the electric ice crusher didn’t crush ice as it should.
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Sanyo Compact Dorm Refrigerator Is A Great Fit For College Students
January 12th, 2020
The Sanyo Mid-Size Refrigerator is perfect for a dorm room or second refrigerator, offering plenty of space and a sleek design. It is 2 2/5 cubic feet in size, with adjustable temperature controls, a half-width freezer compartment and slide-out shelves. The refrigerator also comes with a convenient ice tray and vertical can dispenser, keeping consistent with its compact organization system. This dorm refrigerator features a reversible door so that you can choose to have the door open from the left or right side, making it super easy to fit in any small space. Also the mini fridge can be placed on an uneven surface due to two adjustable feet.
Overall, this is a great dorm refrigerator that doesn’t skimp on features or appearance. Reviewers say that the refrigerator certainly lives up to its image, being perfect for offices, dorms or bedrooms. Even though it’s compact, the unit doesn’t fail to store gallons of milk or liters of soda. Unfortunately, several customers were disappointed in the way the product was shipped, receiving the dorm refrigerator with small dents from not being packaged properly. While the good news is that this has nothing to do with the refrigerator’s performance, customers were still faced with having to return the product or deal with a dented refrigerator. On the whole, this is a great little fridge, especially for the price. The mini refrigerator comes with plenty of features and does a great job of storing a range of products, while also offering a mini freezer for frozen goods.
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