6/07/2012

Char-Broil Patio Caddie Gas Grill Review

Char-Broil  Patio Caddie Gas Grill
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Consider this a long term test. I bought my Patio Caddie out of desperation when another cheap grille died one nice summer Saturday with friends coming over for dinner. I simply wasn't in a mood to spend $400 or $500 for a king kong unit.
What makes a good grille is really simple: it must start every time (it does), it must generate enough heat to cook (it does, but keeping the cover on helps)and it must have high quality grids (it does). On the last point, and what really sets the Patio Caddie Apart, are the heavy porcelainized grids. The are wonderful to cook on, easy to clean, haven't sagged in 5 years use.
Consider this the Honda Civic of grills: I fill the mini-tank once or twice a year for $7 and cook at least once a week year round (in Seattle, no less). It is absolutely the finest chicken cooking device I have ever seen and easily cooks dinner for 4 to 6. No it won't handle a 10 Lb salmon in one shot or cook a dozen burgers for a tribal reunion. And a Honda Civic wont carry an entire NFL team at one time either.
The only downside is that the heat output does become limited below 50 degrees, but that's a function of the propane, not the grill itself.
If you live in a condo or apartment with a small deck, if you're on a budget, or want a portable unit look no further, this is it.
I will be moving on to a bigger and better grille in a couple weeks, and believe it or not, I have a friend who wants my old patio caddie for her condo. Old, greasy and well used, it still has life in it, and she knows how well it cooks. I just hope my new, bigger grille works as well.

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Big time grilling in a compact unit.The Patio Caddie is perfect for small decks, terraces and patios, yet it doesn't skimp on features. It has a rust-resistant porcelain body, heavy-gauge porcelainized cooking grid, heat gauge in the lid, thermostatic handles, and a stable, wobble-free base. The gas grill accommodates a 11 1/2 pound LP tank that is lighter and easy to handle or a 20 pound LP tank. What the gas Patio caddie gives you is perfectly seared, tender and juicy grilled foods, time after time, all year long.

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6/06/2012

KitchenAid Double Boiler - Silver (2 Quart) Review

KitchenAid Double Boiler - Silver (2 Quart)
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I have been looking everywhere for a double boiler and finally found this one at Target. It is very well made, but the insert pan has two small ridges along the inside, making clean up a disaster. The inside should be smooth. I am very disappointed. I was looking for something similar to the old Revere double boiler inserts, which are smooth on the inside. Do not try to melt chocolate with this one-cleaning it up is almost impossible!

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6/05/2012

Frigidaire FGB24T3EC 24" Single Gas Wall Oven with 2.7 CuFt Manual Clean Porcelain Oven Review

Frigidaire FGB24T3EC 24 Single Gas Wall Oven with 2.7 CuFt Manual Clean Porcelain Oven
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Temperature is never accurate. Have had to have the hinges replaced over 3 times now. Even the service guy said this model was getting several complaints about the hinges.

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6/04/2012

KitchenWorthy Indoor Electric Raclette Grill Review

KitchenWorthy Indoor Electric Raclette Grill
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The Hibachi Raclette Grill is a great little Grill, especially because when you do not have a lot of space.
If you are more than 2 people, definitly calculate some extra time in as it doesnt cook very fast...
But for that price, definitly a great deal!


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6/03/2012

Farberware FAC850SS 6-Slice Stainless-Steel Convection Toaster Oven Review

Farberware FAC850SS 6-Slice Stainless-Steel Convection Toaster Oven
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Very nice. Great design. So far Im happy. I used to have an older Farberware convection oven and it was a bit larger. I liked it better than the new design. Im not all that crazy with the "pizza" design trend with the round exposed "pizza" area in the back of the unit. Its not insulated like the rest of the oven and its hot, and loosing energy thru heat loss. But it seems most ovens now are not concerned with effeciancy.
This company had a great oven about 8 years ago, and now I cant find it.
This is the best for its price though, and it does what its says, but the older unit was better. A bit larger, but much better! I found some used units of the old oven on ebay but they were pretty " used " so I got this one.
My last Faberware lasted 10 years. Im hoping for the same with this one.
Im sure you will be quite happy with this model. I like the crumb tray. and it comes with a broiler pan. Nice touch!

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Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack, this versatile six-slice toaster oven features an extra-large capacity and convection technology for baking, broiling, toasting, and defrosting a variety of foods--even a full 12-inch pizza. The unit's full-range temperature control allows for precise cooking with consistent results, while its keep-warm function keeps food items warm until they're ready to be served. Other highlights include a see-through door for quick viewing, a two-hour timer with a stay-on option, a power indicator light, and an audible ready signal. For added convenience, the unit cleans up easily thanks to its nonstick interior and slide-out crumb tray. Accessories include a wire rack, bake pan, and broil insert. Attractively housed in stainless steel, the toaster oven measures approximately 22 by 13 by 17 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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6/02/2012

Char-Broil 08301388-26 "CB Collection" Table Top Grill Review

Char-Broil 08301388-26 CB Collection Table Top Grill
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For years I wanted a barbeque we could use on our small 3rd story deck. The only thing available were the sort of low quality products you should expect to buy a new one of every year.
Finally Char-Broil has filled the bill. The materials and construction quality are below those of a large high-end grill but far above comparably sized products. The cast iron cooking surface is of a high quality and the thermostat is a nice bonus.
Cons: This is a gas grill made to work for charcoal. No effort is made to conceal or alter the holes for the gas element that is not included. There was no attempt to engineer a solution to grease runoff. Without modification by the owner grease tends to run out the back down the legs and onto whatever it's sitting on.

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6/01/2012

WowBacon microwave cooker- Twin Pak - The ONLY totally enclosed cooker on the market - No splatter - No need for paper towels - eco friendly Review

WowBacon microwave cooker- Twin Pak - The ONLY totally enclosed cooker on the market - No splatter - No need for paper towels - eco friendly
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This bacon cooker really deserves a Wow! My only gripe with it so far is that it will only cook 6 slices at a time, I wish it were bigger around so it could do 12. But my flat bacon tray could only hold 6 slices at a time, so this seems the standard size. I was able to do a whole package of sliced bacon with no mess at all, and it was easy to pour the grease out into a jar for the trash afterwards. I did need a paper towel to put the bacon on when I removed it from the cooker, but the slices were not nearly as greasy as normal, and they cooked much faster, too, so I was delighted with my purchase. It came apart for cleaning easily, and washed up nicely. I hope it lasts well, that is my only concern--it doesn't look real sturdy, but it didn't give me a bit of trouble in my first use. I bought the twin pack, thinking of giving the second one as a gift, but I may just keep it on hand for my family, in case I want to do a lot at once!

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5/31/2012

Black & Decker CTO4300B Broil Countertop Oven Review

Black and Decker CTO4300B Broil Countertop Oven
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This is a great little toaster oven! Heats up pretty fast and even, toasts pretty even & not too slow (about 3 - 4 minutes for medium) and broils such things as fish sticks and chicken nuggets quick and crispy. And unlike MANY toaster ovens, the door closes tight. Love the removable crumb tray and adjustable rack. My last oven was a B&D and it lasted 12 years. In reading many toaster oven reviews I am amazed at the number of people that really don't understand what a toaster oven is for. It's pretty simple. If you want fast toast, get a toaster. If you want to bake great, use a large oven. Toaster ovens are for those in between jobs. And this one has performed great for the last 4 months.

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5/30/2012

Casa Moda Smokeless Tabletop Grill with Ceramic Tray Review

Casa Moda Smokeless Tabletop Grill with Ceramic Tray
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At less than six bucks, and free delivery I couldn't pass it up. I tested it out on some thin strips of steak and it cooked them up wonderfully. I can think of only a few uses for this, but at the price I figure that I could buy a few and have a "make your own fajita" party or something and then throw them away if they aren't worth storing.
The overall manufacturing seems good, though I would have expected/hoped that the grilling surface was a little more substantial (cast iron) rather than pie-tin-thin.

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Impress your guests with this smokeless tabletop grill that comes with4 grilling forks ceramic tray and nonstick grill top. Hand wash.

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5/29/2012

Chefmaster Smokeless Indoor Stove Top Barbecue Grill Review

Chefmaster Smokeless Indoor Stove Top Barbecue Grill
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Very light weight and hard to clean, hard to fill with water and not spill all over the stove. If the product was a heavier metal, it would work a lot better, plus the top is a little rounded, it should be flat to cook the meat an even space from the stove top. I would not puchase this again

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5/28/2012

Corning Amber Vision Visions Double Boiler Insert with Lid Review

Corning Amber Vision Visions Double Boiler Insert with Lid
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I love Corning Visions cookware because it is very versatile. It can be used in all of the places in your kitchen - you don't need to keep using extra dishes. They can be use on the stove top, in the oven, in the microwave, in the refrigerator or in the freezer. You can cook your meals in them and actually see them cooking in without having to open a lid to check. This is great because you can see all the way to the bottom to make sure the food is cooking evenly and not burning or scorching, etc..
And this cookware is so beautiful you can serve it in them, and then put any leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer right in the pot or pan!
This is because they are not just made out of glass, but a unique glass/ceramic mixture that is highly heat resistant. You can't do that with other glassware and you can't use metal pots in the microwave or oven.
Another awesome thing about them is that since they are glassware, you don't have to worry about metallic compounds leeching into your food like from metallic pots. Also, it never stains. And because it's glassware, it transmits the heat more efficiently, so you can cook at about 25 degrees less than you would in metal.
A neat and interesting fact: In the original commercial for Corning Visions, they took an aluminum saucepan and melted it in a Corning Visions Saucepan at over 1560 degrees F to show the incredible temperatures this cookware can withstand! Pretty awesome (though I wouldn't recommend trying this at home!) :)
Even though this glass is highly resistant to thermal shock, there exists a possibility that it can break or shatter if it is handled improperly. There are some simple things you can do to help make sure your Corning Visions last. Some of them are:
1). When you use a Visions pot/pan on the stove, make sure to place it
on the cold burner and turn on the burner - don't put a cold
visions pot/pan on a hot burner. This allows the glass to expand
slowly as the burner heats-up instead of [too] rapidly.
2). When you use them in the oven, make sure you allow your oven to
preheat to the desired temperature first and then place it in the
oven. The reason for this is that the if you put the visions on
a rack that too close to the heating element, the potential for
thermal shock and damage to the glass exists.
3). When you take a Hot Visions pot/pan off of the stove or out of the
oven, place it on a dry towel or pot holders - avoid placing it
directly on a cold surface like cold burners or the kitchen
counter - this could cause the glass to contract too rapidly.
4). If you chip or crack a Visions item, you should not use it anymore.
A chip or crack is a weak spot and could break/expand when heated
and/or cooled.

** These are simple rules that make sense, and are not hard to follow. And once you get into these habits, it's completely second-nature.

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5/27/2012

Maytag CWG3100AAB 24" Gas Single Built-In Oven Review

Maytag CWG3100AAB 24 Gas Single Built-In Oven
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This is the worst oven I have ever seen, I do not know what the engineers where thinking when they built this unit. There is a small metal deflector that runs along the top of the vents above the top door and after 10-12 minutes of the oven coming to temp, the whole area above the door gets so hot, you can burn yourself. Funny thing is, the engineers obviously knew this, because after I got a blister on my finger from touching this metal band, I looked at the manual and under the section "Vents" it actually says that it could burn you!! Worst of all, Maytag was very uncooperative about exchanging the unit. I had always thought Maytag was a good company but I will never purchase another thing from them. They acted as if there was nothing wrong. A service person came to my home from PC Richards where I purchased the oven and he measured the temperature of this metal deflector once the oven reached 360 degrees on the inside. The metal strip on the outside had already reached a temperature of 220 degrees after only 12 minutes. PC Richards was great. They gladly offered an exchange and I purchased a GE instead.
My recommendation is to stay away, far away, it will burn you and then Maytag will add insult to injury and burn you again.


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5/26/2012

Four Slice Toaster Oven with Timer Review

Four Slice Toaster Oven with Timer
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I bought this toaster oven in early January and by the second week of September - after very moderate use - it had died. I used it to make toast most mornings and 1-2 times a week used the broiler or oven function for fries or things like tuna melts. One day when I turned it on there was a strange, chemical, burning smell and it just stopped working. My previous toaster oven (different brand) worked great for over a decade - wish I could replace it!

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5/25/2012

Toastmaster TTOB4 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review

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I recently owned two Toastmaster products and both are now in the local landfill. One broke after 4 months, 4-slice toaster,
and is not covered under any warranty. One of the darkness knobs popped out and the darkness is uncontrollable??? Toastmaster ignored all emails sent to them about this one.
Their griddle product is horrible. After approxiamately 6 uses,
the griddle began cooking uneven. They acknowledged one of my emails but never followed through. It took 60 days of my time, for nothing.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. THIER LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTIES ARE JUST PROMISES.

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5/24/2012

Sanyo EM-Z2100GS Microwave Oven with Built-In Grill, Black and Stainless Steel Review

Sanyo EM-Z2100GS Microwave Oven with Built-In Grill, Black and Stainless Steel
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This microwave/toaster is great, but initially, people are going to complain about the toaster.
The heating element is on the roof of the oven, towards the back. To toast whatever you're toasting, Sanyo has you place an included metal grate on the rotating glass turntable to prop your toast thing upon. The grate is on legs, to raise the future toast towards the heat. Unless you're using Sanyo brand bread which must be 6 inches thick per slice, the set-up leaves you tooooo far away from the element. Here's the remedy.
Pull the glass turntable out. Place the metal grate on something about two inches high like a bowl turned upside down or bricks. You can also tape trimmed chop sticks to each leg for a more streamlined innovation.
Put your wanna-be toast on the grate towards the back of the oven and turn the thing on. Setting fire to four fish sticks on an eight minute setting, prompted me to write this review.

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A microwave oven, browner and toasting oven all in one chassis! Microwave your food in the .8 cubic foot stainless steel interior using the 900 Watts of power or grill some chicken using the 1000 Watt built in quartz heating element or maybe you want to toast a bagel. You can do it all in this multi-use unit. A stainless steel front and handle give the unit a rich, elegant look while the tactile touch keys make it easy to get started. The 60 minute digital rotary timer lets you set your time as well as select one of the 9 preprogrammed menu functions. A large 12 3/8" turntable handles your extra large dinner plates. Two combination cooking keys lets you microwave and grill food such as steaks and fish that need cooking throughout but also a browning to the outside. Child lockout. A wire grilling rack is included.

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5/23/2012

Black and Decker Convection Black and Chrome 4 Slice Toaster Oven Review

Black and Decker Convection Black and Chrome 4 Slice Toaster Oven
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I purchased the Black and Decker Convection oven about 3 weeks ago and noticed that it is extremely difficult to control the toasting level and it is highly prone to burn if it is not carefully monitored. This morning, I popped in some bread, turned the toaster on, and unfortunately left the room. Low and behold, I started to smell burning toast. I went into the kitchen to remove the toast and was frightened to see that both peices of bread were in flames! The flames covered almost the the entire inside of the oven. Thankfully, I was able to put the flames out before anything else went ablaze. This happened in under a few minutes of toasting. Absolute fire hazard... DO NOT PURCHASE!

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5/22/2012

Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents Review

Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents
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This is the largest capacity toaster oven I've seen in this price range, which greatly increases its versatility; it also has two shelves that can be arranged in different ways. So far, the one thing I do not like about it is that "on" and "off" are controlled through the timer. Not only is this a somewhat confusing extra step, but timers are notorious for being the first thing to wear out. Whether this is a problem or not remains (at least a decade, I hope) to be seen. Another reviewer lacked an instruction book and asked for the directions for toasting. For most toasting, use the bottom rack in the "up" position. Turn the temperature control knob to "Max." Turn the function selector knob to "Toast." (Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate.) Turn the timer knob past 15 minutes and return it to the desired setting (for bread, I'd recommend starting with no more than 2-4 minutes and taking it from there).

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