5/31/2011

Norpro Marble Rolling Pin Review

Norpro Marble Rolling Pin
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This rolling pin is much better than my old wooden one. It has a nice weight, not too heavy , but heavy enough to help get the job done easily.

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Naturally cool, smooth and heavy surfaces presses dough effortlessly without sticking.

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Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker Review

Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker
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I come from south India, which means that I grew up eating rice every day. This also means that for me, rice is not just an important food, but a way of life. At any given time, you can expect to find five different kinds of rice in my pantry at all times (10 kg long grain white rice, 10 kg white sushi rice, 5 kg Basmati, 1 kg brown sushi, 5 kg long grain brown). I still eat rice every day, although the noodles, pasta, and bread are easy to find.
When I was young, my mother would by the typical rice cookers, where it would have a flimsy aluminium pot, a cheap electric part, and a cheap glass lid that didn't actually keep the moisture in. Measuring the water was a game of roulette, because although the rice always got cooked, variations in the moisture levels inside the cooking pot were bound to get wonky rather quickly. Furthermore, they never lasted too terribly long if you weren't extremely careful with them.
When I moved out on my own, I continued the tradition of getting the standard, cheap rice cookers. I was unwilling to spend this sort of money on a rice cooker. Until my third one fried out on me.
This model keeps rice piping hot, and tender, and fluffy, for three days. It cooks up the following rices perfectly (as in, I've tested it myself): Jasmine, White Basmati, Parboiled Basmati, Haiga-Mai, White Koshihikari, Brown Koshihikari, long grain Brown, and long grain White.
When using the slow cooker pot, I can churn out a pot of lentil soup quickly or slowly, depending on how much time I have on my hands. The tofu cycle works for the Indian dish known as idli. You end up with rather a large idli, but it's easy enough to cut up into four pieces. It makes steel cut oats in one hour flat, but makes sure that they're tender but not mushy. The minimum capacity is 2 cups, and the maximum is 10. It comes with a steaming basket to steam vegetables, however, I doubt that I'll be using it any time soon for steaming vegetables. What that basket is good for is a no-fuss Chinese dim sum steaming, without having to turn on the stove. Just set your buns down on the little steaming tray, and set your rice cooker to do the work for you. No poking around and watching the water levels for you!
The instructions are easy to follow: measure the dry rice with the provided cup, and then fill water to the line indicated on the inside of the pot, depending on the type of rice (or porridge, as needed). Also, get used to measuring the rice out exactly, because that will get you more consistent pots of rice, especially when you're working with unknown rices. There is no guesswork.
You will be cooking with less water, because the steam is contained inside the chamber, and not flying out into the air. In the last few minutes of cooking, you will notice a bit of steam being vented from the top, but that's minimal in comparison to how much steam is produced from a conventional rice cooker.
The rice pot is EXTREMELY nonstick. For easy cleanup, wait for the rice and the starch and the rest to dry out. Then wipe down the inside with your hand, and watch everything fall away like magic. Then, go ahead and wash as normal.
The plastic chassis is easy to clean with a soft cloth and a bit of water. Give it a wipe down after every use, and it'll look sparkling clean and beautiful there on your counter top.
Go buy this now if you're considering it. You won't regret it.
UPDATE: It's now January of 2011, and I bought this in September 2008. The rice cooker is still a work horse, and we've been using it if not every single day, pretty close to every single day. Pot after pot of perfect rice. Nonstick surface is still going strong.

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Cook top-quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs, and even make tofu in this impressive micro-computerized machine. The unit includes two separate inner pots and inner lids to keep slow cooked dishes separate from rice, thereby maintaining the integrity of the rice flavor. The titanium-coated extra-thick (3mm) non-stick rice-cooking inner pot provides a round bottom for maximum heat distribution, optimum cooking, and effortless food release. To help ensure perfectly cooked rice, the 10-cup (20 cups cooked) rice cooker provides a variety of multi-menu, one-touch selections, including programs for white, brown, mixed, rinse-free, sushi, and haiga rice. Depending on the program entered, the cooker's micro-computer chip technology automatically adjusts the temperature and cooking times. Its steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. The unit can also function as a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, program it to slow cook for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting.
Even more, the cooker comes equipped with an LCD clock and 24-hour preset timer, a keep-warm function, a retractable cord, and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a special container for making homemade tofu, a steaming tray, a measuring cup, a spatula, and a multi-language instruction manual, as well as an exclusive Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. Ideal for home chefs who like to display kitchen appliances on the counter, the good-looking cooker elegantly blends in with a wide range of kitchen designs. The cooker measures approximately 14 by 11 by 10 inches.

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Norpro 8 Inch Nonstick Bread Pan Review

Norpro 8 Inch Nonstick  Bread Pan
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I make 8 loaves of bread a week. These pans are by far the favorite. They make a beautiful med. sized loaf. So many pans are too wide and the bread comes out looking flat and pathetic. This will be the 5th and 6th ones I've purchased. I've had my other pans for about 10 years. These brown the bread beautifully and evenly. I waited to purchase 2 more because they seem rather pricey compared to what you might catch on sale at a discount store but don't bother with the other types (I did and it was a disappointment). Make the investment--you won't be sad you did. I have the longer 12inch as well and they are wonderful too. They just make a much MUCH longer loaf, which is probably hard for most to find bags for. Don't waste your money on a cheap pan if you are going to the trouble to bake real food.

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Perfect for baking breads, meatloaf or desserts. Heavy-gauge steel pans corrugated for extra rigidity. Square folded corners and tapered sides.

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Norpro Pizza Peel and Paddle Review

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I've had a few other pizza peels before, and this one is by far the best I've used. I ordered it, and got it the next day, so I had to make a pizza to christen it. It worked like a dream. I used cornmeal on it and the pizza slid right off onto our pizza stone. No problem. It is also very large. You can make a pretty big pizza on that.
Construction seems very good, and the surface is very smooth. No loose wood pieces or anything like that. I highly recommend it... And I did a lot of research!

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Natural wooden tapered edge board. Great for sliding pizzas in and out of the oven and to serve at the table.

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Norpro Nonstick Stainless Locking Mini Tongs Review

Norpro Nonstick Stainless Locking Mini Tongs
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I bought the Non-stick, Non-scratch tongs because I bought a new set of pans. I thought they looked really good and functional. Well after a couple of uses, the pin that holds the paddle to the metal handle and paddle fell off . I tried to secure the pin on several occasions, but it won't hold. I've had these for about 1 month, and have to throw them away.
I am assuming mine were defective, since I haven't seen any negative reviews. From now on, I think I will just buy all metal, and be careful not to scratch the pan. I just want to warn consumers to double check the secure-ness of the pins, because those pins are sharp. (I had throw the salad away, since it was lost in the salad)

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Ideal stainless steel tongs for meats, cheeses, and other condiments

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Rival RC61 3-Cup Rice Cooker, Red Review

Rival RC61 3-Cup Rice Cooker, Red
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Several hours of my life were wasted pondering what rice cooker to purchase. There are dozen options available and I too was originally getting sucked into the though larger price tag =better rice, how wrong I was. Simple, easy to use, affordable and perfect brown rice on the first try (no easy task). Save your money for Vegas, this is all you need.

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A complete, healthy, fat-free meal can easily be prepared in this electric rice cooker. The nonstick removable inner pot produces up to 6 cups of cooked rice, while the steaming basket holds enough vegetables or shrimp for one or two hungry people. Simple to operate, the cooker features just one switch and two settings, cook and keep warm. During cooking, a red light is illuminated; when cooking is complete, the switch automatically reverts to the keep-warm setting and a yellow light comes on. Moisture and nutrients are sent back into the cooker by the domed glass lid, which also allows for easy viewing. After cooking, the rice should be allowed to sit for about five to seven minutes before removing the lid. Accessories include a measuring cup and a plastic rice paddle for stirring and serving the rice. The cup, paddle, pot, and steamer all should be washed by hand in hot, soapy water after each use. The rice cooker, including its stay-cool side loop handles, measures approximately 11-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 10 inches.

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5/30/2011

Norpro Nonstick Mini Madeleine Pan Review

Norpro Nonstick Mini Madeleine Pan
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An excellent pan for cooking Madelines, works very well with a little spray fo cooking oil. A little hard to judge the amount of batter needed, but still excellet!

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Savor these delectable cookies. A great mold for chocolate and candy treats, too.

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Progressive International Deluxe Grater Review

Progressive International Deluxe Grater
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This is a good Stainless Steel grater. I should have read the description more carefully. It does NOT have a side to make wide slivers. I now bought the Trudeau 0991100 4-Sided Cheese Grater, which has that option. If you don't need to make wide slivers, this is ok, but if you do, go with the Trudeau 0991100 4-Sided Cheese Grater.

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The Progressive deluxe box grater features a comfortable and sturdy grip handle. The large hole grating surface on one side is for potatoes, the medium holes are for cheeses, and the small holes are for hard cheeses and chocolates. Handle and grater box are made with stainless steel, so the tool is safe to clean in the dishwasher. It makes a fantastic gift idea for anyone outfitting a kitchen with basic tools.

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Norpro 10 Inch Nonstick Bread Pan Review

Norpro 10 Inch Nonstick Bread Pan
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My ceramic and pryrex bread pans were sticking, even with oil and a sprinkling of corn meal.
With this pan, when the bread is baked you just turn it upside down and it falls out.
I just wish the sides were wider and higher because the loaf is pretty small for bread slices.

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Perfect for baking breads, meatloaf or desserts. Heavy-gauge steel pans corrugated for extra rigidity. Square folded corners and tapered sides.

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Norpro 11 Inch Small Spatula, Red Review

Norpro 11 Inch Small Spatula, Red
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I love the look of this spatula and I love the feel of the handle in my hand. It has a great ergonomic design and it's very easy to hold on to. What I don't like about the spatula is the same thing that a previous reviewer liked a lot so it's easy to see this spatula could be very good for some people and not so good for others. It just depends on what you want a spatula to do.
The rubber end of the spatula is just too hard for my personal preference. It's difficult to get it to scrape up anything in the bottom of a bowl because it has no "give." I like a spatula to be able to moosh a bit so I can get every last bit out of a bowl. With this spatula that's just about impossible.
The other reason I give this a two-star rating (and that's being generous) is that the rubber end came off the first time I used the spatula. It continues to come off in use and when being washed.

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Norpro 11 Inch Small Spatula with FDA approved silicone heat resistant to 500 F/260 C. Hardwood handle with removable dishwasher safe head.

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Norpro 3 Minute Sand Timer Review

Norpro 3 Minute Sand Timer
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The 3-minute timer seems well put together. I have had no problems with it. It was purchased as a silent way of holding yoga positions for about three minutes. When timed, it was about 3 minutes and 7 seconds. I would buy it again.

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A venerable design, that still functions, much more reliably than some newer inventions we might add. So whether you're timing an egg, a naughty child, or your stand mixer, you can rely on this. The sand doesn't lie, and it doesn't require any batteries either.

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SILICONE JAR/ICING SPATULA-RED Review

SILICONE JAR/ICING SPATULA-RED
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I wanted to replace a rubber half spatula that hardened over time and had lost it's flexibility with a silicone one. I have a red silicone spoon and full size spatula with metal handles from Chefmate that I just love. Couldn't match that but this was a good second choice. It is 10-3/8" in length. The silicone portion is 4-1/8" in length and the handle is clear plastic making up the 6-1/4" length. It says it is high heat resistant to 500 degrees Farenheit or 260 degrees Centrigrade. There is a hole in the handle which allows it to hang from a hook or be placed in a utensil container. I haven't tried it with peanut butter so I don't know how it would do with a firmer substance but I can tell you it is a great jar spatula for anything like mayonnaise, pasta sauce, etc. It is able to reach all the various curved areas and is long enough to maintain a good grip. I purchased LeCreuset mini spatula for cans such as tomato paste or sauce. It's 2-5/8" length is better for cans because it is small enough not to cut up the silicone on the sharp edges of the can. Both are approximately 14/16ths of an inch in width which is great for small openings. Would highly recommend.

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High heat resistant to 400F/205C. Won't stain, lose shape, or retain odor. Safe for use with glass, nonstick, and any other surface.

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5/29/2011

Progressive International Acrylic Soap Dispenser Review

Progressive International Acrylic Soap Dispenser
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The good (Function):
1) Rubber non-slip base and good weighting
2) Clear plastic, allows full view of soap level
3) Long spout allows easy access to sink. No counter spills!
4) Smooth pumping action - no clogs
5) Pump goes all the way to the bottom - "sucks" it all out!
6) Wide opening makes it easy to transfer soap from a large
bottle.
The bad (Aesthetics):
1) Not beautiful (not horribly ugly either)
2) No choice of color. Would have preferred white to match
kitchen appliances.
Verdict:
Function wins out over aesthetics. Highly recommended.

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The Progressive soap dispenser features a comfortable santoprene pump knob and a rubber, non-skid, non-marring base. Serving multiple purposes, the dispenser can also be used for body lotions as well as soap. Its extra long spout allows this dispenser to easily apply contents to brushes and sponges or to pump them directly into the sink. It's durably constructed of acrylic, santoprene, and stainless steel. The dispenser comes unfilled and will hold up to 12-1/2 ounces. It's safe to clean in the dishwasher between uses.

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Norpro KRONA Stainless Steel 8.5 Inch Deep Colander Review

Norpro KRONA Stainless Steel 8.5 Inch Deep Colander
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It's not cheap, but it's gooood. Whether you need to drain pasta or filter out the mind control rays from the orbital satellites, this one'll do the job for a long time. Very solid. A little bit heavy, but that's the tradeoff--sure, you can get lighter (and wimpier) colanders, but why run the risk of having your mind being subverted by the CIA because they jack up the power a bit?
Seriously, it's a very good colander. You'll never need another one. The handles are welded on so there's no rivets to fall out, and it's about the right size for the typical pasta mess. Enjoy.

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Functional yet finely crafted, this professional Norpro stainless-steel colander moves easily from the kitchen as a chef's helper to the dining room as a suitable serving piece. Use it to wash or drain everything from large vegetables to boiled pastas or potatoes, meats, and puddings. Medium-size holes allow water to flow freely and are also perfect for ricing cooked food. Krona stainless-steel products won't chip or dent; they're guaranteed to last a lifetime. Each base is tri-ply, with an inner layer of aluminum for added durability.

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Norpro Deluxe Pastry & Pizza Roller Review

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If you make your own pizza dough this is the roller for you. I actually buy mine from "Fresh and Easy" but it's still the same. I use to use a regular rolling pin but that didn't work out my mom got me this and I've been in love with it ever since. What's so great about it is it's small enough to roll the dough in the pizza pan. With the small rounded end it's easy to get in the corners of the pan and get a ridge on the edges without any effort with the bigger roller it's easy to spread the dough out from the center of the pan. The only thing that you have to watch out for is not to soak it or keep it in water for long, it tends to start discoloring the wood and then start splitting after a while. I season mine with oil every now and then.
I've tried the marble version but the handle was cramped and the wire roller holders were twisted (I twisted them back though). The marble version does have some advantages; it's heavier which makes it easier to roll the dough out, its easier to clean, you can put it in the dishwasher and you can let it soak. If you have smaller hands you might like it more.
The funny thing is is that Amazon keeps changing pictures of this roller from the shorter wooden roller to the longer version I'm reviewing. Get the longer one.

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The Norpro hardwood rolling pin has two ends, one at each end of handle for multi-use ease.Great for pizza and cookie dough.One end has a 2-1/2-inch long roller and the other end has a 4-1/4-inch roller.

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Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Insulated Food Gloves, Pair Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Insulated Food Gloves, Pair
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I can't believe these gloves haven't been reviewed by anyone else yet! I've had mine for a year now and they are absolutely great for handling hot foods. I use them for pulling pork butt or moving hot chicken from the grill (or oven) to the cutting board (and then to hold onto it while carving it). When I can't smoke pork butt outside in the winter, I do pulled pork in my crockpot and with these gloves I can shove my hands right into the scalding liquid of the crockpot to remove the butt and then pull it apart. Another great feature is when you clean them, you just leave them on and wash your hands with soap and water under the faucet. I think they're great!

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Grilling authority, Steven Raichlen, host of the popular cooking series Barbecue University and author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series, partnered with The Companion Group to create a fabulous line of innovative, versatile barbecue products.Use the Best of Barbecue Insulated Rubber Gloves for "pulling" (shredding) piping hot pork shoulders and other foods hot off the grill.These gloves are lighter and more flexible for greater dexterity, but well insulated to shield your hands from the hot meat.

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HB 4qt SLOW COOKER KEEP WARM SETTING RECIPES INCL Review

HB 4qt SLOW COOKER KEEP WARM SETTING RECIPES INCL
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Good service & prompt shipment. Nice size croc-pot for slow cooking beans or chilli...fits a small chicken too.

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Hamilton Beach 4 QT, White, Round Slow Cooker, Removable Stoneware Crock, Hi, Low & Keep Warm Setting.

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