3/31/2011

Norpro 5-Inch Ceramic Garlic Keeper Review

Norpro 5-Inch Ceramic Garlic Keeper
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This was even nicer than I had expected, about 3 inches high at the shoulder and 4 inches across, it is big enough to hold six full heads of garlic. It came through the dishwasher okay and is more pleasant to look at than a clay keeper.

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The garlic pot is a must for anyone who likes to cook with fresh garlic.With the ability to keep garlic fresh for a long time, and a relatively small structure that takes up little space on the counter, the garlic pot can be an ideal way to keep your favorite herb nearby and ready for use

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Norpro Large Garlic Baker Review

Norpro Large Garlic Baker
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Being a collector of kitchen gadgets, I purchased this a few years ago and it disappeared among the other items in my collection. I found it recently and bought some fresh garlic, drizzled it with olive oil, and sprinkled some fresh thyme over it. About 45 minutes later, the house was filled with the aroma of roasted garlic....YUMMM!!! I have used roasted garlic with mashed potatoes and will never again do it any other way. The Norpro works much better than foil as it bakes the garlic more evenly. I use this item all the time now and just toss it in the oven when I'm roasting another main dish or casserole. It's so good that you may find yourself wanting more than one, as there is nothing that tastes better than food smothered in roasted garlic.

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You will find so many uses for baked garlic.Our terra cotta garlic baker comes with a basic recipe to get you started, even beginners.The dome is unglazed to withstand hotter temperatures and the base is glazed for shorter baking time and retaining natural juices. The baker can also be used to store fresh garlic between uses. The height of the lid is 4 Inch and the diameter of the lid is 4.75 Inch.

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4 Quart Oval Slow Cooker Review

4 Quart Oval Slow Cooker
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This is a very attractive but very basic cooker. What I mean by that is it has nothing digital on it, no timer, no temperature gauge not even a power light "which would have been nice". It has a hand knob with off, warm, low and high on it, nice and simple. It has a heavy crock that fits inside and an attractive glass cover. It also has a very attractive silver and black exterior. It does not take up very much room on our counter top, just a little more than a loaf of bread. In fact that is what we store in it when it's not in use. The price from this vender seems high with the shipping charge. If you check around you will probably find a better price on this.
This oval cooker will hold a larger piece of meat in it as apposed to a round one of a comparable size. It really does not have to be watched when cooking. The heat comes from around the sides instead of the bottem, so nothing to burn on the bottem. Meat comes out more tender by cooking it on low for a longer period of time, as apposed to cooking on high for a shorter time. I love pot roast, that is one of the main reasons I go it. It will hold up to about a 4 lb. roast, more than enough for my wife and I. Some dishes requre cooking on high for so many hours and than switch to low heat for the remainder of the time. I'm retired and it is no problem for me to do it manually. But if you work or are going to be out of the house all day, you might want to consider a digital cooker. Most of these can be set to automatically switch from high to low and warm at a preset time. So far it has worked out well for me with the manual settings, and I am very happy with it.
I gave this 5 stars not because this is the best slow cooker out there " I don't know that " but because it is doing every thing I expected it to do when I bought it.
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33141 Features: -4 quart oval stoneware -Keep Warm setting -Copper-tint metallic base -Easy to clean -Removable stoneware -Comfort handles -Dishwasher safe stoneware and lid -Recipes included This 4 quart oval stoneware slow cooker will be a great addition to your kitchen. With a keep warm setting and full-grip comfort handles serving is made easy. Recipes included. User Manual

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Emile Henry Butter Pot, Figue Review

Emile Henry Butter Pot, Figue
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Emile Henry Auberge butter pots are the perfect addition to your breakfast table or afternoon tea. This glazed ceramic crock is a time-tested design, and keeps your butter fresh, cool and spreadable thanks to a reservoir of cold water that you replenish every few days (the water creates an airtight seal). It holds 8 oz. (one cup) of butter, plenty to satisfy the whole family at mealtimes. No more rock-hard pats of butter when your toast or rolls are ready! Plus, this new color (figue) coordinates beautifully with Fiestaware's heather dishes.

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Marcigny, a small town nestled between the hills of Southern Burgundy, has been home to Emile Henry for the past 150 years. Faithful to its origins, the entire production is carried out here. Thanks to its clay, rich in refractory properties, Burgundy has remained a fertile area for potters, passing on their savoir-faire from generation to generation. Clay, a natural and noble material, has been used since the mists of the time to cook or preserve food. While respecting the traditional techniques, Emile Henry has introduced technological improvements (Ceradon ) so that the dishes are more resistant to mechanical and thermal shock. Strong and durable, all Emile Henry pieces can be taken directly from the freezer to a hot oven, can go under a broiler and are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. The natural clay is unsurpassed for conducting and retaining heat. All pieces are perfect for everyday use and carry a 3 year warranty against defects.

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Norpro Stainless Steel Vertical Poultry Roaster Review

Norpro Stainless Steel Vertical Poultry Roaster
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I use two of these regularly and have given a number of them as gifts to people I really like.
Most whole chickens in the market are FAT, and this drains the fat off the vertical chicken very effectively. Also, all the juices are retained in the dripping pan. When the chicken is nice and crisp, we enjoy it but we put the dripping pan into the fridge. In the morning, we skim off and discard the hardened fat and freeze the nonfat drippings in a baggie to flavor future chicken dishes.
I've used the vertical roasters that are painted black, but the black paint eventually puffs and peels. This unit's stainless steel is durable, hygienic, and easy to wash.

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Norpro's vertical poultry roaster is designed to allow fats to drip off your chicken or other poultry as it cooks, leaving only juicy, flavorful, lower-fat meat. The vertical roaster promotes even cooking, since all sides are exposed to the oven's heat. This configuration also makes the skin exceptionally crispy. The drip tray and rack are both made of stainless steel, which conducts heat quickly and evenly. Roasts up to 8 lbs.

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Progressive Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball 2" Review

Progressive Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball 2
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I have used many things for brewing tea and have found that this Mesh Tea Ball is the best. I have used the loose tea spoons, which have a closed metal design with little holes all around. The problem with those, is the smaller loose tea pieces escape leaving unpleasant floaties in my drink. I really like the mesh design. Loose tea bits do not escape and it is much easier to fill. I cannot believe I waitied so long before getting one. Now my tea is free from floaties. This mesh design allows more of the tea to be infused by the water....leaving a much more natural and pure taste as opposed to tea bags or metal spoons. Tea bags seem to filter too much sometimes.....metal spoons almost taste metallic at times.

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Essential for making tea using looseleaf varieties, this infuser ball is also very useful for simmering pot pourri or for holding loose herbs and spices such as bouquet garni.

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3/30/2011

Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper Review

Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper
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We bought this thinking it would look better than stainless steel. We love to compost and this pail sure beats keeping a bucket on the counter. However, it is heavy and the handle is poorly made. When you life up the handle it comes off of the clunky clips on the side. This really needs to be redesigned.
We removed the poor handle after the first trip to the compost. The ceramic is not only heavy, but it is also much harder to keep clean that the stainless steel. The ceramic tends to pick up stains which are hard to scrub out. And of course there is always the fear of breaking it.
As long as the filter is kept clean and fresh, the pail emits no odors. Whether you choose stainless steel or ceramic, make sure you buy some extra filters. You'll be happy you did.

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In addition to being perfectly sized for collecting food scraps for your garden or municipal composter--from potato peels and carrot tops to egg shells and coffee grounds--this 1-gallon compost keeper from Norpro also offers an attractive look for your kitchen. It features a smoother ceramic exterior in red that's also easy to clean. The tight fitting lid works in concert with an included charcoal filter to keep odors in the pail and not wafting through your kitchen. It also features a sturdy stainless steel handle. It measures 10-1/2 by 8 by 7-1/4 inches (HxWxD). The interior and exterior clean easily with soapy sponge.

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Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock, Cobalt Review

Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock, Cobalt
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This crock actually works. You'll have room temperature butter anytime you want it. It holds about 1 and 1/2 sticks of butter. Just bring the butter to room temperature, pack it tightly in the upside-down cup, fill the base with a little water, and your butter will stay fresh and at room temperature. Although the instructions suggest changing the water every 3-4 days, I find that I only need to change it about once every 10 days or so. When using the butter, be careful to remove it evenly from the top working your way down. If you take too much from one side, the glob of butter will end up sliding out of the cup and down into the water when you pull out the cup. When the cup is full of butter, you'll have some water clinging to its surface, but blotting with a paper towel will easily solve that problem.

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Le Creuset butter crock keeps Butter Fresh, Delicious and Spreadable without Refrigeration.

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Crock Pot SCCPVP700-S 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Stainless Steel Review

Crock Pot SCCPVP700-S 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Stainless Steel
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I purchased this at a store. I thought I was getting a 7 qt. slow cooker. When I measured the stoneware only holds 6 qt. I called Crock-pot customer service and was told that they measure the cooker and the stoneware holds less. Have used it a few times already and though it cooks great and went to the warm setting as advertised. I still feel that I didn't get what I paid for.

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The Crock-Pot SCCPVP700-S 7-Quart Slow Cooker features one touch control that makes the pot switch to warm when cooking time is up to prevent overcooking. The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker includes recipes and a removable stoneware pot. The slow cooker uses less energy than a conventional oven and is dishwasher safe. Its stainless steel finish will complement and add an elegant look to the decor of any style kitchen.

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TSM Products 10-15 Liter Stone Weight Review

TSM Products 10-15 Liter Stone Weight
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They had a couple of chips in them, but not so bad as to send them back. They still seem serviceable. Imagine sending a dinner plate packed in a cardboard box without packing. That was as these were shipped.
These are unglazed though, so just rinse and rub under running water and they are good to go. Not as different from the stoneware "pampered chef" line.

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For use with 10 - 15 liter fermentation crock. Ceramic stone weight for holding vegetables in place while fermenting.

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VitaClay 2-in-1 Rice N' Slow Cookers Review

VitaClay 2-in-1 Rice N' Slow Cookers
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I received this product as a gift and I love it! Stews are effortless. Just cut up some veggies and meat, add stock and press "stew". In four hours it's perfect. This machine turns really tough inexpensive cuts of meat into tender stews and soups.
The rice cooks much better than in the cheaper rice cooker I have. No "crunchy" rice at the bottom of the pot.
There's something about the clay cooking which cooks the food more evenly. It is also very easy to clean. There are many other features this cooker has which I haven't explored yet (the product comes with a recipe book), but even if it just made rice and stew I'd say it was an excellent buy!

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With the use of computerized clay-heating technology, this programmable 8-cup rice maker and slow cooker works great for making fluffy brown rice, white rice, hearty soups, savory stews, creamy porridges, and more. The appliance provides an all-natural clay cooking pot made of mineral-rich Zisha clay, which enhances the flavor and texture of food and preserves essential nutrients. Due to its slightly porous nature and low thermal conductivity, the clay pot absorbs heat while maintaining a steady temperature--perfect for making rice or slow cooking. The cooking pot also offers a naturally nonstick, unglazed design, which means no nonstick chemicals or aluminum coming in contact with food. Choose from four pre-programmed settings--rice, brown rice, stew, or soup, then set the programmable timer from 30 minutes up to 12 hours. The cooker quickly brings food to a boil--up to four times faster than conventional slow cookers--then reduces the heat to a simmer for the desired time. In addition, its double-lid design creates micro-pressure for maximum steaming quality, as well as 50-percent less energy for more efficient operation. Other highlights include a simple push-button control panel, a cupped heating pad to promote uniform cooking, and an easy-to-clean design. The cooker measures approximately 10-3/5 by 11-2/7 by 11-2/7 inches.

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VitaClay VM7900-6 Smart 6-Cup Programmable Multi-Cooker Review

VitaClay VM7900-6 Smart 6-Cup Programmable Multi-Cooker
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I could not be more pleased with the VitaClay rice cooker! It is everything I hoped it would be.
I probably invested about $1000 of my time researching rice cookers before making this purchase. I was very concerned about the VitaClay due to prior reviews I read here. I called VitaClay's manufacturer twice and I also did research at a lot of other sites. Ultimately, I decided to take a chance on the VitaClay, but I also planned to order a purely stainless steel model too.
However, now that I have used the VitaClay for a week (cooking with it every day), I know this is the rice cooker for me. I do not need to look any further.
It cooks perfect brown rice. I have also cooked rice + mung dal in it many times. The food doesn't stick to the clay pot. The flavors are great.
I am satisfied that the quality of the clay pot is good. It passes California's tough regulations. These days I hesitate to purchase anything from China, but I'm comfortable that this product is safe.
The rice cooker does not give off any unusual smells. My concerns about potential toxic materials in the cooker have disappeared after inspecting and using it. The construction quality is very high. It is super easy to clean. The controls are easy to use. The design looks nice. I feel I got a lot of value for my money.
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I have had my VitaClay rice cooker for almost two years now. i like it more than ever. It has held up well. It still looks like new even though I use it almost every day. I have had zero problems with it.
BTW, the heating element does not come into contact with the food. The heating element is outside of the clay pot. The food only touches the clay. And, at the time I purchased mine, the owner of the company told me they do not use a non-stick coating on the heating element.
Is there a better and safer rice cooker on the market anywhere? I have not found one. I think the VitaClay rice cookers are the best available - and the price is incredibly low too. If I ever find myself in a position to give a rice cooker as a gift, I will only give a VitaClay. And I will not cook with anything else myself.

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With the use of computerized clay-heating technology, this fully programmable 6-cup multi-cooker works great for making 30-minute meals, pasta dishes, steam and whole-grain rice, hearty stew, and more. The appliance provides an all-natural clay cooking pot made of mineral-rich Zisha clay, which enhances the flavor and texture of food and preserves essential nutrients. Due to its slightly porous nature and low thermal conductivity, the clay pot absorbs heat while maintaining a steady temperature--perfect for making rice or slow cooking. The cooking pot also offers a naturally nonstick, unglazed design, which means no nonstick chemicals coming in contact with food. Choose from four pre-programmed settings--regular rice, brown rice, stew, or soup. The cooker quickly brings food to a boil--up to four times faster than conventional slow cookers--then reduces the heat to a simmer for the desired time. Other highlights include a cupped heating pad to promote uniform cooking, automatic keep warm for up to 12 hours, a large LCD and 24-hour clock display, and an easy-to-clean design. The cooker measures approximately 10-3/5 by 9-4/5 by 14-2/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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3/29/2011

Euro-Pro KC260LC 6-Quart Slow Cooker Review

Euro-Pro KC260LC 6-Quart Slow Cooker
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This cooker boils liquids at the "Low" setting and the "Keep Warm" setting maintains around 125F. Utterly useless for slow cooking. The whole idea of slow cooking is to maintain a temp hot enough to kill bacteria and low enough to not boil your meal at the low setting. What a piece of junk.

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Euro-Pro's 6-quart slow cooker gives you ample capacity to make delicious soups and caseroles and other slow-cooked dishes.Simply prepare it, set it, and come back in a few hours for a hot meal.Includes 3 heat settings with wrap-around heat for even cooking.Removable crock insert, stainless steel finish, and glass lid allow for easy cleaning.Cool-touch handles for safety.Includes a smaller bonus cooker.

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West Bend 85157 7-Quart Oval-Shaped Crockery Cooker Review

West Bend 85157 7-Quart Oval-Shaped Crockery Cooker
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I purchased this crock pot because I was looking for something simple, oval shaped, and with a minimum 5 quart capacity. This looked just perfect, until I got it home and opened it.
When I set the base down on my counter, it rocked. Thinking there was something underneath or that the cord was trapped under a foot rest, I picked it up and reset it. Still tippy, with the lightest pressure on one of the handles or adjusting the lid. Thoroughly confused, I took out the crock insert and turned the base upside down.
I discovered the problem: This appliance is designed with only *3* legs. There are two legs in the front, where you would expect them on an oval shaped crock. The back, however, only has a SINGLE leg, slightly off center. Not only does this make the product tippy, but makes filling with food tricky. If the weight of the food is not perfectly balanced, (think an end roast) the crock will not sit level, it tips up off one of the front legs. In addition, if you were to stir hot food, you could EASILY cause the product to tip due to weight redistribution or pressure on the bottom of the pot, causing the hot contents to splash.
I believe this product has a dangerous design, and recommend finding an alternate product.

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Get ready for a feast with the new West Bend 7-Qt. Oval Crockery Cooker. This beautiful stainless steel unit will entice the eyes as well as the taste buds!

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CROCK POT LINERS 18" x 14" 240CS Review

CROCK POT LINERS 18 x 14 240CS
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Works great except will not fit over my big oval 6.5 qt crock. Not a problem, I tie a simple knot after filling with food and leave the entire bag inside the crock. For my other crocks (I have 4 qt oval, and a 2/4/6 qt round) the bags fit purrfectly. It simplifies clean up therefore I actually cook more with the crockpot.

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Kitchen Collection Crock Pot Liners, Fits all round Crock Pots And Slow Cookers Up To 8 Quarts. 18" x 14". 10 Per Package, 24 Per Case.

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Chef Pepin CH48375 6-Quart Oval-Shaped Slow Cooker, Metallic Red Review

Chef Pepin CH48375 6-Quart Oval-Shaped Slow Cooker, Metallic Red
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The removeable insert is a great idea. This easily makes 2-3 meals worth, so you can freeze the extras. It did burn the bottom of the Slow Cooker Lasagna I made, though. I had it on low for 8 hours, which was what the recipe specified, and the bottom scorched, anyway.

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Prepare soups, casseroles, pot roasts, curries, and more with this 6-quart oval-shaped slow cooker. The unit provides a simple control knob, a power-indicator light, and a convenient keep-warm function that maintains a perfect serving temperature without overcooking. The unit's secure-fitting tempered glass lid keeps in heat, moisture, and nutrients, while its stay-cool side handles ensure safe transport. Furthermore, the inner dish removes for serving and easy cleanup. With its durable stainless-steel body and sleek metallic finish, the stylish slow cooker measures 11 by 16 by 9 inches and makes for a nice addition to any home kitchen.

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Harold Imports 10-by-6-Inch Roasting Rack Review

Harold Imports 10-by-6-Inch Roasting Rack
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This roasting rack works perfectly in the bottom of my crock pot - it makes meats much easier to cook and this way they don't lay in the grease in the bottom. It's also very easy to clean.

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HIC's 10" X 6" roasting rack allows one to roast their poultry or meat without touching the bottom of the pan.This is critical to roasting as this type of cooking refers to dry heat.Without using a roast pan, the poultry or meat would boil in its own juices.Using a roasting rack is also a healthy way to prepare roasts as it allows the fat to drip off the poultry and meat and rest under the rack. Small size is perfect for use in smaller pans.Handwash with a non-abrasive cleaner.

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