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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
The Dualit 4 Slice Toaster Accommodate Bagels And Sandwiches
June 8th, 2019
Looking for a well built, high performing toaster? Then given serious consideration to Dualit’s Four Slice Toaster. This toaster is assembled totally by hand. The company promises even browning every time thanks to the unit’s patented ProHeat elements. While the four slots are wide and deep to accommodate larger items, the unit also has adjustable wire slots for thinner pieces of bread. A keep warm feature also is featured, allowing the unit to complete the toasting cycle but keeping the bread inside the slot until you are ready to eject it with the ejection knob. Choose from two or four slice toasting and use the four minute timer for desired toast results.
Designed for use in English hotels, this unit is made to stand up to eight hours of continuous use and can produce an astounding 130 slices of toast per hour. The 2 slice or 4 slice toaster is stylish with an insulated stainless steel body. An adjustable leg can be used to accommodate uneven surfaces. Reviews for this stainless steel toaster were split almost evenly; about half of the reviewers loved the toaster. The other half felt the Dualit 4 Slice Toaster didn’t toast evenly and was not accommodating to various sizes of breads as promised.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Coffee Burr Grinder With Ultra Fine To Coarse Adjustable Settings
June 4th, 2019
If you’ve ever tried grinding your own coffee beans at home only to have static issues when the beans are ground, then consider this Breville Conical Burr Grinder. One of the main features to this grinder is its anti-static technology. The Breville Coffee Burn Grinder also has a half-pound capacity removable bean hopper. Adjustable settings are also present with this model from an extra fine mode to an extra course mode, and the grinder provides even, consistent production when it grinds for more flavorful coffee. You can choose from ten to thirty seconds of grind time plus stop and start control with this grinder.
When ready for clean up, the burr is fully removable. Customers providing reviews no Amazon overall gave positive feedback on this grinder. Most did note the grinder provided consistent grinding and that it seemed quieter than other grinder models. Even those customers providing more negative reviews appeared to like the coffee grinder’s performance when grinding beans. One common concern, however, seemed to be that for some of the reviewers, the grinder started not to perform as well over time (six months for one customer, two years for another). Of course how quickly the sharpness of the blade degrades is based upon how much you will use it each day.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Cuisinart Pizzelle Maker Press Delivers Crisp Sweet Pizzelle Cookies
June 3rd, 2019
The Cuisinart Pizzelle Press whips up pizzelle cookies that are crisp, sweet and delicious! The pizzelle maker bakes two cookies at a time, each 4 inches in size, and features two different imprints to make your cookies appear beautiful. To use, pour in a spoonful of batter on each surface, close the lid and in 60 seconds, two fresh pizzelle cookies are made! The locking lid ensures even browning and the stainless steel exterior keeps the maker in top-notch condition. You can also enjoy a 5-setting switch that adjusts the temperature for browning, a quick reheat time and red and green indicator lights.
The pizzelle iron comes with a recipe booklet to get you started, as well as a measuring spoon and rolling dowel for making cannolis. Baking pizzelles is a great idea for holiday gifts or entertaining, which is why there are many different pizzelle makers on the market. The Cuisinart brand is a popular seller, as it makes cookies large enough to fill with fruits and mousses and makes full batches of cookies within minutes. There were some mixed reviews however, with some owners experiencing a broken product early on. Others had trouble getting the cookies to brown, with a sticky mess left afterward. Many of the disappointed customers recommended the VillaWare Pizzelle Maker instead, as it guarantees fresh, perfectly made pizzelles each and every time. Although more expensive, customers were willing to spend more money with the maker, which seems to be a better fit for those who are avid bakers.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Never Run Out Of Ice With The NewAir Countertop Ice Maker
May 27th, 2019
This portable countertop ice maker has an innovative European design and sits compactly on any kitchen counter or table. It is perfect for outdoor entertaining and only requires water and an electrical outlet. By pouring in the water, you can make up to 35 pounds of ice a day, in as little as 7 minutes per match. When reviewing this product, I found that it received excellent reviews and was a top seller for those who entertain outdoors. With its small design and easy clean-up, the ice maker is easy to travel with and saves on the hassle of having to run out to buy ice. A fun thing about this ice maker is that you can change the size of the ice cubes.
This makes it easy to make fun drinks such as margaritas or slushies. On the whole, reviewers were very satisfied with this ice maker and found it to be an affordable option for those that enjoy camping, outdoor entertaining or don’t have a refrigerator with a working ice maker. Reviewers love the portability of this ice maker, although it’s not as light as you may think. Still, it produces a lot of ice to fill everyone’s needs, and when kept clean, the ice has a refreshing taste. With the capacity and speed that this ice maker has, many of the reviewers found that the machine produced more ice than what was needed. Fortunately, you can bag the ice and tuck it away in a freezer for later use.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
A Krups Home Beer Keg Refrigerator That Delivers The Cold Brew
April 26th, 2019
Beer drinkers rejoice – the BeerTender Home Beer-Tap System brings the beer drinking experience directly to your home. Krups, a leading manufacturer of small appliances, and Heineken, a leader in premium imported beer, joined forces to make the perfect beer keg refrigerator. To use, insert a 5L keg into the machine, place the plastic tube from the keg into the spout and close the lid. The keg will be kept at an ideal temperature of 41 degrees and remain fresh for 30 days. This beer keg refrigerator is a great accessory for the Heineken beer lover, as it has a silent operation, an LCD display and detachable, easy to clean parts.
Note that this beer-tap system can only be used with Heineken kegs, as the beer kegerator is built for the crisp taste of Heineken beer, along with the signature head of foam. Heineken is known for having that “perfect pour” and this system keeps consistent with the image. Product owners love this draft beer dispenser, as one can enjoy fresh beer from the tap at any time. Plus, the beer tap really does achieve the perfect pour and the adjustable controls are an added bonus. Some online reviews are more critical however, with a common problem being that the beer keg only produced foam. Fortunately, many owners suggest pulling the handle all the way out and pour at an angle to avoid pouring foam. On the whole, these beer-tap keg refrigerators are excellent products that allows kegs to stay fresh, cool and crisp for up to a month.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
NewAir Portable Ice Maker Is Perfect For Indoor And Outdoor Occasions
April 17th, 2019
This portable ice maker from NewAir is a kitchen appliance I wouldn’t have thought to buy – unless, of course, I didn’t have a fridge that made ice for me. When I did the research for this review, I almost decided to buy it anyway for those hot summer days when we have company over and the fridge can’t keep up with demand for ice for the glasses of lemonade. The icemaker is a cute red color, and it looks sleek and modern – kind of like an updated bread machine. It’s something I wouldn’t mind leaving out on my counter for display. Plus, you can take it with you anywhere you can plug it in, which means you don’t have to buy ice for the family reunion anymore.
Most reviewers who bought this portable ice maker to fill a need seemed to really love it. It works quickly – popping out a load of ice in six to eight minutes, depending on who you ask. Like any other small kitchen appliance, it’s got a few pros and cons, though. Many reviewers were impressed by how well the NewAir ice maker worked – and how quickly. Like I said, it can pop out a load of ice in six to eight minutes, according to most reviews. Reviewers also liked that you could choose the size of ice cubes you wanted the machine to make, so it was easy to get whatever you needed. One thing to note is that this ice machine is surprisingly quiet until you hear the ice popping down into the container. I wouldn’t have expected this from a small kitchen appliance like this one.
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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Conical Burr Coffee Grinder – Cuisinart Supreme Grind Burr Mill
April 12th, 2019
There is nothing like waking up to a fresh, hot cup of coffee. What makes this experience even better is the ability to grind the beans of your choice at home for a truly personalized coffee making experience. The Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill lets you easily grind your own coffee beans. This Concial Burr Coffee Grinder features eighteen grind settings allowing you to choose from very fine to very coarse and every texture in between. Find the texture you desire by using the machine’s dial, and the burr plates and heavy duty motor take care of the grinding. It’s a visual way of knowing how fine you want your coffee beans.
The electric coffee grinder can handle anywhere from four to eighteen cups of grounds and automatically shuts off when the desired selected amount has been reached. When you’re ready to transfer the grounds to the coffee pot, the grind chamber easily slides out and has a lid for no spills. For safety, the unit does not perform without the hopper and chamber in place. A cleaning brush/coffee scoop all-in-one tool is also included as is an eighteen month warranty. Most customers on Amazon appeared to like the home coffee grinder overall, however many reviewers also noted the unit was hard to clean because of its design.
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Waring Juicer Is A Powerful Stainless Steel Juicing Machine
April 10th, 2019
Anyone looking for a delicious way to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet may want to consider the growing trend of juicing. With the new generation of juicers able to extract the vital nutrients of everything from apples to zucchini, juicing is a fast way to get your daily servings of the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that fresh produce has to offer. There are many styles of juicers on the market today and the Waring Juicer is able to compete with the best of them. The Waring Health Juice Extractor comes equipped with an impressive 400-watt motor that is covered by a generous five-year warranty.
The powerful motor is able to quickly extract juice while separating the pulp from an endless variety of fruits and vegetables. The feeding tube is wide enough to accommodate most whole produce, saving the effort of having to pre-chop. One of the best features of the Waring Juicer is its thoughtfully designed components that are all dishwasher safe. This Waring Citrus Juicer receives an impressive number of postive and glowing reviews from consumers who have rated it online. Available for under $100, this juicer reportedly performs at the same level as many higher priced, more complex juicers like the Breville BJE510XL Ikon 900-Watt Variable-Speed Juice Extractor, which is more than double the price. It can be said that you get what you pay for, but in this case it just might be that you get a little bit more.
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