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Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 8-Inch Cast-Iron Meat Rack/Trivet

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Lodge

March 01, 2004
Just what I expected and works perfectly. The legs on it are just high enough to do the job of keeping direct heat from causing meat to stick to the bottom of the oven. If you're looking for something to keep meat out of the juices, than buy more than one and stack them or use some sort of spacer under it but I like it the way it is; meat brazing in it's juices isn't a bad thing.

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Thermos Nissan 34-Ounce Stainless-Steel Vacuum Insulated Briefcase Bottle

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Thermos Nissan


I originally bought this thermos to bring protein shakes to work. The thermos did keeps the shakes really cold for hours but the smoothie would separate very quickly and would lose flavor (not the fault of the thermos). So now I pretty much use it for milk, which it does keep cold all day. Thermos seals very well, so well, it's often hard for me to unscrew the cap because of the suction ( I have to enlist the help of a coworker), but this does prevent leaks. It is hard to clean inside though without a bottle brush. The milk gets stuck on the bottom and it's hard to get inside there. I guess rinsing the thermos soon after use would prevent this. The thermos is very sturdy and attractive. It was a great purchase for an even better price.

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Duke 0100 Pecan Nut Cracker/Base

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: DUKE COMPANY


I had high hopes for this, after reading the reviews here. The product was described as being mounted on the base. Mine arrived with all four mounting screws pulled out of the base--not mounted at all. Just bits of sawdust clinging to the tiny loose screws. Of course, they wouldn't stay in when I tried to replace them. Definitely made in China. Probably would work other than that. I haven't decided whether to return it or just find some larger screws and remount it. It was packed well, so the damage was likely not done during shipping. This is my first bad experience on Amazon, but I blame the seller.

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Metrokane Houdini Lever-Style Corkscrew, Black

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Metrokane


Very easy to use, and doesn't break the cork. Maybe I've bought my last corkscrew for myself. Definately a great gift idea.

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Maverick CT-03 Digital Oil & Candy Thermomter

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Maverick Industries, Inc


I bought this thermometer after our glass, analog Pampered Chef one broke. I figured digital was "better" somehow than analog, and probably more accurate and easier to read precise temperatures for candy and deep frying.

Well, a couple things have turned me off to this particular digital thermometer, and some free comments about digital in general.

First, this thermometer: I must say first that this one is 'OK' -- it works and I use it. Here are a couple annoyances: It has a clip on the metal rod/probe that I think is supposed to hold it firmly against the side of the pan/pot you're cooking in. Well, in short, it doesn't. I was deep frying something last night and again, I had to either catch it from falling over ... Read More:

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Primula Gift Set of 12 Assorted Green Tea Flowers

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Primula


Primula Flowering Green tea is an excellent tea during tea time.
Each ball can make 2 pots of tea.
The flowers tend to naturally sweeten the tea so no sugar is needed,
yet it is not too sweet.
The blooming flower is an excellent conversation piece.
I highly recommend it for the discriminating tea drinker and beginners alike.

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FoodSaver Continuous Roll Bag Material, 8-Inch by 22-Foot (2 Rolls)

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Tilia


we always buy or food saver products from amazon. we get good service &
the product is excellent.

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Oxo Good Grips Apple Corer and Divider

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: OXO


I like the design with the raised handles, but the cutting edge is flush with the plastic frame so the apples don't get get cut cleanly all the way through to the bottom. That means you need to turn the tool over and push the partially cut pieces through individually.
For that reason alone, it's no faster than cutting and coring with a paring knife, but it's a good alternative. I use it to give my cutting hand a rest.

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Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Norpro


NEEDS NEW HANDLE DESIGN, CONSTANTLY SEPARATES FROM CERAMIC KEEPER. EVENTUALLY FELL OFF WHILE CARRYING IT AND ENTIRE CERAMIC KEEPER SHATTERED.

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Oxo Good Grips POP Big Square 4-Quart Storage Container

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: OXO


I just bought a few of the 4 quart containers to hold my 5# bags of different types of flour & my granulated sugar. I really like how the lid comes apart to get them clean/dry out and the lids fit nice & snug as well. They seem to be the perfect size for the 5# bags of flour, but I think I could have done a 3.5 quart for the sugar.

The ONLY thing I don't like & the reason for only 4 stars versus 5 stars is that they aren't the easiest to grab hold of. I wish there was some sort of handle. The container isn't very heavy, but the contents are which have made me almost drop them on more than one occasion when retrieving them from the cabinet.

Other than that these are great & it looks like they are going to ... Read More: