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Back To Basics Apple and Potato Peeler

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from: Back to Basics


I was very pleased with this peeler. It worked exactly as stated. I had 10 apples peeled, sliced and cored in no time. It may have taken a little time to clean but even adding clean-up into the equation it was still a huge time saver. I would like to add, it's very well made and will most likely last for years.

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Panasonic SR-G06FG 3.3-Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer

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from: Panasonic


This is my first rice cooker and Im glad I bought it. Makes rice quick and easy and it comes out great. For single guys like me that dont like to cook, you can buy rice-a-roni and make it in this steamer!!! pour the rice in, mix the spices (while dry), and then add water up to the number 2 line. Wait about 35-45 minutes and you got great rice.

Easy clean up, no hassle, set it and forget it.

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AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

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from: Aerobie


I've tried so many different methods. This one is just a straight up way to make a great cup of coffee.

It's great coffee. It's zero mess compared to a french press (or drip, or bodum, or...). It's cheap.

The few complaints I've read about it ("uses too much coffee!" or "too hard to push down!") are both easily defused. Yes, it uses some coffee. How cheap are you? If you want a good cup of coffee in the morning without spending $2 for a cup of drip at SBUX, this is your deal. It's pennies compared.

The thing you read of "too hard to push down!" You're using an espresso grind. Adjust your grind - closer to drip than espresso. Easy.

I love the thing. I love french press, too, but this thing literally ... Read More:

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Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor, Chrome

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from: Hamilton Beach

May 01, 2006
I am a first time juicer and this product works well and is easy to clean, especially if you use a grocery bag in the pulp catcher as suggested in the instructions. I think this product is great for first time juicers since it is easy to use and reasonably priced. I would recommend purchasing a juice recipe book as there are not many included with the juicer. Please be aware that you need a good amount of fruit or vegetables to produce a single cup of juice.

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Braun WK200W Aqua Express Electric Water Kettle - White

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from: Braun


Braun WK200W Aqua Express Electric Water Kettle - White
This thing runs like a vette. I am shocked at how fast I can boil water. Never use a gas stove again. If there were anything I could change, I would give it the ability to set temperature. Green tea taste bitter if the water is too hot. I'll just have to turn off unit sooner. The instructions could also be more informative. 5 Stars. WOW.

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Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker

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from: Sunbeam


I'm all about spending a lot less money on the essentials - and in my house, bread is an essential item. I've made 7 or 8 loaves so far using this bread maker and the Betty Crocker cookbook that other reviewers have mentioned - and I have to tell you, we are just loving this thing. Between that book's recipes and this bread maker, I'm making incredibly good bread both in the bread maker and in my oven.

I've never had a bread maker before, had never made bread until a couple of weeks ago. This thing is so easy - put your ingredients in, push a few buttons, and voila! You're making bread. I'm loving it. In my experience, so far, this has made terrific bread. We're really happy with this purchase.

The one helpful hint I can pass along is, on the ... Read More:

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Lodge Logic 10-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet

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from: Lodge Logic


I own the best hard-anodized aluminum pans - Anolon Allure. But this skillet is for high temperature browning without worry. The non-stick coatings, if turned up too high will emit toxic fumes, especially to birds. Cast iron does not.
Cooking a steak in a nonstick pan you need to let it soak in water for 10 minutes and then use a non-metal potscrubber brush.

Cooking a steak in a nonstick pan you need to let it soak in water for 10 minutes and then use a metal potscrubber brush, then wipe it with a paper towel and place it on a burner for 30 seconds to let any water evaporate. Then very lightly coat it with oil.
Also it best for the heat source to be under ALL the surface area of the bottom of the pan. Using an infrared temperature sensor I measured 500 degrees ... Read More:

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Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid

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from: Calphalon


This is the first Calphalon pan I have purchased. After hearing how wonderful Calphalon was, I couldn't believe how poorly it preformed. It seems no matter what I prepare in this pan, it sticks and is diffcult to clean. I now rarely use it and know if it was easier to clean I would use it often. Very disappointed.

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Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker

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from: Cuisinart

February 01, 2005
I'd never used an ice cream maker before buying this machine, so I don't have anything with which to compare it... However, I can tell you that this maker is extremely easy to use and clean, and we've made really tasty ice cream with it. It comes with a handy, little recipe book, and it really does produce ice cream in 20-25 minutes.

Our only complaint is that it's pretty loud; we live in a small apartment, and so we can't really escape the a-little-too-high-pitched "whirring" noise that it makes. Since it's only for 20 minutes, though, it's not a big deal; we can go for a walk and come back to a tasty bowl of ice cream or sorbet!

We've really had a lot of fun, already, with this machine. Every batch still seems a little like magic. :)

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Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan

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from: Calphalon

October 01, 2006
Before I purchased this pan, I tried to cook crepes in a regular skillet. They were delicious but I was embarassed to serve them because they looked terrible. I couldn't get them to turn over without tearing. So, while skeptical (because I thought the problem was just me not knowing how), I purchased this crepe pan. Wow...it made a huge difference! Between this pan and my new Chef'n ZipFlip Small Turner, I have been able to make delicious and beautiful crepes every time.