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Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances
Hard Anodized Hawkins Pressure Cooker Gets To Full Pressure Quickly
September 24th, 2018
The Hawkins Pressure Cooker is well-crafted from heavy duty aluminum and comes at an affordable price that fits any budget. The pressure cooker features an automatic pressure regulator, hard anodized surface and a locked safety lid. The stay-cool handle and shielded safety valve makes the pressure cooker safer and more efficient, and there are a number of litre sizes to choose from depending on your cooking needs. Whether it’s preparing pureed soups, brown rice or bean recipes, this kitchen cooker will make your meals faster and tastier. Although there’s lots of competition, the Hawkins Pressure Cooker is rated higher than the others.
Consider the name brand Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker, which comes in a 6 quart size and has a stainless steel exterior. Although sleek and contemporary, some product owners had difficulty with the pressure cooker sealing properly and getting up to temperature. The Hawkins cooker on the other hand, gets up to pressure in a short amount of time, comes at a much lower price and has excellent customer service. The only negative review about the Hawkins product is that the lid can be tricky to use. Product owners suggest angling the lid into the cooker and rotating it 90 degrees. This will prevent the lid from blowing off during cooking – an important feature to be aware of! Online reviews also rave about the longevity of the product, with customers agreeing that the Hawkins is built to last and won’t rust as other pressure cookers on the market.
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The Oster Toaster Oven Is A Versatile Six Slice Convection Oven
September 10th, 2018
Why bother with a basic two- or four-slice toaster when you can have a toaster oven that not only toasts but also bakes and heats pizza. Functional and versatile, this Oster 6-slice Convection Toaster Oven is handy to have around any kitchen. Not just for toasting bread, this little Oster Toaster Oven has a temperature range of 150 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. This enables you to bake muffins for breakfast, grill cheese sandwiches for lunch and heat a full twelve inch pizza for dinner. Measuring 17 by 14 by 9, there is plenty of space for many different foods, and the oven’s convection technology allows for faster cooking than a regular oven unit.
Other features of the convection oven include a glass door, side handles that stay cool, and a sixty minute timer with auto shut-off. Contributing to easy clean-up of the oven is the nonstick interior and fully removable crumb tray. The Oster Toaster Oven also comes with a baking pan, broiler insert and two cooking racks that are removable. A one year limited warranty is also included. Overall reviews online were positive. If there was one concern, it would be the oven surfaces can become quite hot; reviewers cautioned against children using the unit. Otherwise, consumers appeared to like the oven’s versatility and used it in a variety of ways from making toast to roasting meat to baking a variety of quick breads.
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Hamilton Beach Gourmet Sandwich Press Produces Tasty Paninis
July 30th, 2018
The panini sandwich seems to be the in thing right now. Versatile and trendy, these hot, pressed sandwiches can be found at just about any restaurant or sandwich shop. Now, with the Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press, you can create panini’s right in your own kitchen. This sandwich press is designed to accommodate sandwiches of all sizes and thicknesses from one slice of ham and cheese to a great pile of roast beef. The floating lid, which also locks for cleaning or to make open-grill snacks, is sure to give you the right fit and locks in place with the turn of a side dial. The nonstick, ribbed cooking surface is roomy at twelve by eight inches.
The press preheats, with a light to indicate this, and rises to a hot temperature to ensure a crispy outside and melted inside. For storage, the unit locks which enables you to store it either vertically or horizontally. Overall, customer reviews on Amazon were positive. Some noted the panini press was just that – a press for sandwiches with little versatility. Others found it a challenge to melt the insides of a sandwich without burning the crust.
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The Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster Is An Intelligent 900 Watt Toaster
July 29th, 2018
Ever get frustrated trying to make a simple piece of toast? Maybe the bread comes out too dark. Or maybe the bagel just doesn’t fit. With the Breville Die-Cast Smart Toaster, uneven, unsatisfactory toasting is a thing of the past. Two outstanding features are at the heart of this Breville Toaster. First is the auto lift and look feature. Much like it sounds, this lets you get a look at the progress of your bread or bagel without interrupting the toasting cycle which means no need to cancel or reset the cycle. The next nifty feature is the “a bit more” setting. If your toast needs, well, a bit more time in the slots, then this feature is for you.
With two slots for toasting, this 900 watt unit also features a one-touch, auto lowering function and push button control settings for the above two functions as well as for bagels, defrosting, reheating and toast. A LED panel is also featured, as is the end-of-cycle beep. The positive reviews outweighed the negative reviews on Amazon. Those negative reviews did have one common theme: that the toaster did not brown on both sides. Positive reviews stated exactly the opposite.
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Weber Smokey Mountain Offers Authentic Smokehouse Flavor At Home
July 26th, 2018
A lot of different cooking styles are defined as being distinctly American, and chief among these in the minds of millions is the art of smoking foods. Some of the tastiest meals an individual can serve are smoked beefs, chickens, and fish. The process provides rich, hearty flavors that can make anyone drool just thinking about them. The best tool for preparing these meals is a Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker. The Weber Smokey Mountain is constructed of porcelain-enameled steel and comes with 2 nickel-plated cooking grates. This charcoal smoker is capable of holding a whole turkey and a ham at the same time.
With the purchase of this Weber smoker, customers also receive a water pan, thermometer, vents on both the bowl and lid, and heat-resistant nylon handle. There are a variety of smokers for individuals to choose from, ranging from charcoal powered to electric smoker models. Sizes and extras vary as well, so the smoker that works best for each individual will vary based upon their needs. Online reviewers could find little wrong with the Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker. Of the some bad reviews the unit received, one customer complained of bad customer service from Weber while the other likely received a defective unit with problems not experienced by other reviewers. Nothing says summer better than an outdoor get together with good friends, cold beer, and smoked meats to eat. The Weber smokey mountain cooker requires a big investment, but it will pay off in the long run.
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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Whips Up Tasty Ice Cream In 20 Minutes
July 23rd, 2018
There is nothing finer on a hot summer day than cooling off with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Ice cream retailers are a dime a dozen and the local grocery store is always packed to the gills with ice cream in the freezer sections, but have you ever considered making your own? It’s not as difficult as you might think, especially with the assistance of the Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker. Cuisinart’s ice cream maker allows anyone to whip up their favorite frozen treat in just 20 minutes at home. All you need are your favorite ingredients and an electrical outlet and enough bowls to serve the tasty treat.
Once the homemade ice cream maker is up and running, just add your favorite ingredients and in minutes you’ll have 1-1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or a frozen drink. Don’t worry if you aren’t a whiz in the kitchen, the Cuisinart comes with a recipe book to provide you all the inspiration you need. Kitchen appliances have been dominated by the Cuisinart brand for years, and as expected their ice cream maker is among the best on the market. Despite an overwhelming number of positive comments from online reviewers, the Cuisinart automatic ice cream maker is far from perfect. Many users noted that not only did their mixing bowl fail to freeze properly before use, but that many units also overheated too quickly under normal conditions. You can always run to the store for ice cream, or with the help of these Cuisinart Ice Cream Makers you can have your own ice cream at home in just 20 minutes for a fraction of the cost!
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Expect Big Results From The Compact Presto Liddle Griddle
July 14th, 2018
Sometimes a huge skillet is just too much room, especially if you’re cooking for one or two. Enter Presto’s Liddle Griddle. This a compact yet efficient electric skillet. Though compact, this 1000 watt Presto Liddle Griddle still has some nice features. It’s constructed of warp-resistant cast aluminum that allows for even heat distribution. With its Control Master heat control, it maintains whatever temperature you need from warm to 400 degrees. This model also features a DiamondCoat nonstick surface as well as a groove along one end to catch excess grease or liquid. For easy clean up, the heat control can be removed enabling the unit to be fully submerged for washing.
Ideal for small kitchens with limited storage, the combo handle-legs can be removed for even more compact storage. The reviews I found online were positive. Though I searched high and low, there was really not one bad word written about this Presto Griddle. The closest thing to a negative review, which wasn’t really, was that one reviewer was deceived by the packaging into thinking it was a bigger unit. Otherwise, consumers really seemed to like this product and appeared to use it regularly for all manner of cooking. It is one product that really seems to live up to its claims. This really does look to be a great product, especially for those who are cooking for one, possibly two people. Also handy for those who have limited storage and/ or counter space.
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Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven Is A Compact Electric Pizza Oven
July 6th, 2018
Who does not like the smell of a pizza cooking or the taste of gooey melted cheese? If you are looking for a way to fix pizza, but want to avoid turning on your oven then one choice is a home pizza oven. Featuring both top and bottom heating elements, the Presto 3430 Pizzazz Pizza Oven will turn your pizza on a pan between two independently controlled heating elements. This feature allows you to be in control of how brown the top gets and how crisp the crust turns out. It also features a timer and has an automatic shut-off feature that also shuts the unit off if it overheats. The countertop pizza oven can do more than cook 12 inch pizzas.
It can reheat pizza as well as other foods. If your oven is already in use, use this one to prepare appetizers such as cheese sticks, stuffed peppers or garlic bread. This home pizza oven can also prepare a variety of toasted sandwiches. The Presto pizza oven is a unique way of cooking pizza without heating up your oven or home. So if you are looking for an easy to clean and use appliance that will fix pizza, check this one out.
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