Waring Pro Electric Indoor Grill and Griddle

Waring Pro Electric Indoor Grill and Griddle, Platinum

Product Features

Color: Platinum

• 5-in-1countertop unit works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle
• Sturdy panini-style handle; hinged floating cover; 3 heat levels and indicator lights
• Dishwasher-safe, reversible nonstick cooking plates; integrated drip cups for grease
• 200-square-inch cooking surface
• Available in black, red, and platinum

Product Description

Color: Platinum

Amazon.com Product Description

Self-proclaimed grilling experts and beginning cooks alike will enjoy the easy operation and convenient versatility of Waring Pro's electric indoor grill and griddle. Offering five-in-one functionality, the countertop unit works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle. Simply open the cover and customize the 200-square-inch cooking surface with reversible nonstick cooking plates that snap in and out easily and drain grease to two integrated drip cups for healthier cooking. Available in three attractive color choices--black, red, and platinum--the housing features a wide panini-style handle and a hinged floating cover to accommodate various food thicknesses. An adjustable temperature control on the base turns between off, low, medium, and high, and a red power light and green ready light provide quick reference and accurate, no-guesswork operation. The unit also comes with gourmet recipes and a scraping tool for easy clean up. The cooking plates go safely into the dishwasher.

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73 of 97 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Makes my George Foreman feel like an Easy Bake Oven!!!,December 9, 2009 By  Roy Munson - See all my reviews After years of using my George Foreman in my apartment, I decided to buy a Waring Pro as a replacement. WOW...what an upgrade! The temperature settings make it easy to cook just about anything without worrying about burning/undercooking your food. Fantastic for pancakes, panini's, steaks, chicken...you name it! With all of the removable components, cleanup is a breeze. After having this product for about a month now, I have zero complaints...other than not replacing my Foreman grill sooner. Comment Comments (6) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator

Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator

Product Features

Color: Red or White

• Hold aerator over glass and pour wine through for instant aeration
• Mixes proper amount of air in right amount of time. During manufacturing, the material folds around rods and wraps back resulting in two slightly visible fold lines. These lines extend up from each air hole and are normal.
• Easily and conveniently enhances flavor, bouquet, and finish of any wine
• Made of acrylic; no-drip stand and travel pouch included
• Measures 6 inches high and 2 inches wide; dishwasher-safe

Product Description

Color: Red or White

Amazon.com Product Description

As wine breathes, it releases its intended aromas and flavors. Unlike time-consuming decanters, Vinturi’s simple gadget makes the aerating process easy and convenient. Simply hold it over a glass and pour the wine through, mixing the proper amount of air in the right amount of time. The result is a better bouquet, richer flavor, and smoother finish. Vinturi’s acrylic aerator stands six inches tall and two inches wide, is dishwasher-safe, and comes with a no-drip stand and travel pouch. During manufacturing, the material folds around rods and wraps back resulting in two slightly visible fold lines. These lines extend up from each air hole and are normal.

Product Description

Wine needs to breathe to allow it to open up, release its intended aromas, and of course, make it taste better. Vinturi's patent pending design speeds up this process by instantly aerating with ease and convenience. The perfect aeration in the time it takes to pour a glass of wine. 

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206 of 210 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars I'll be darned ... it works, April 24, 2007 By  elvindeath (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews I bought one of these on a whim when the product launched just before Christmas, 2006. It seemed like a perfect - if unnecessary - stocking stuffer for my wife, since we're both wine enthusiasts. I never really felt these "gimmick" aerators did much that a solid 1/2 hour decanting couldn't do. Boy was I wrong. The device itself is attractive, compact and solidly built. It appears to be a simple oblong plexiglass "funnel" with a rubber grip. There are two small channels in the center of the funnel, which look like "cracks" in the plastic (I've read product info that assures worried buyers these cracks are proper and unavoidable). Wine is poured through the top of the funnel, and immediately a suction sound is heard as the pouring draws air into the wine before it escapes out the bottom of the funnel. The aerator is easily held, and I've never had a problem with spills. Now on to the "effect" of the Vinturi. I've been using the Vinturi for 5 months now, on a variety of wines ... from a bottle of "Two Buck Chuck", to a nice '98 Vietti Barolo, to a bottle of 97' Phelps Insignia. In every circumstance, with every wine, I've noticed a significant improvement in the quality of the wine when poured through the Vinturi, as opposed to tasted directly from bottle. The flavours are more blended, the finish is less acidic, and frankly, it has made most of the wines I drink a more pleasurable experience, from sniff to swallow. I've conducted several "blind" tastings with friends, and we all agree - this thing works. If you're a serious wine drinker - or shopping for a wine drinker in your life - give this product a try. At $40, it's about the price of a decent California Cabernet, and will yield results for decades to come. I plan on picking up a few dozen this Christmas and giving them out as gifts to business clients. Comment Comments (3) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

 

102 of 105 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blind taste test and the power of suggestion, July 8, 2008

By	G. M. Vanderdussen "George Vander Dussen" (Modesto, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Many of the reviewers here are claiming that the Vinturi works. Well, I was skeptical, yet I was curious enough to purchased one. I began by pouring an ounce or two of a red wine directly into the glass, not using the aerator, then tasting the wine. Then I'd pour more of the same wine through the Vinturi and taste again. In most cases I believed I could taste a difference between the non-aerated and aerated wine. For a week or two I was quite impressed with the Vinturi; yet deep inside I was wondering whether the power of suggestion was influencing my assessment. In order to objectively challenge the performance of the Vinturi, I performed a little experiment. I left the room and had my wife pour three glasses of red wine from the same bottle; two were poured without the aerator and one with the aerator. Once the bubbles from the aeration settled (30 seconds or so), my wife called me back into the room to perform the "blind tasting" to see if I could discern the wine which had been poured through the Vinturi. It turns out that the Vinturi really does work. I was able to pick which wine of the three was aerated. All skepticism has been removed as far as I'm concerned. I've recommended the Vinturi to several of my wine drinking friends and they likewise have confirmed the effectiveness of the Vinturi's aeration. There are two reasons why I don't give this product a five star rating. The first reason, as another reviewer has already noted, is that the wine must be carefully poured into the Vinturi at a specific rate. Pour too fast and the wine will overflow. Pour too slow and the Vinturi will run dry and won't aerate properly. It takes careful attention. Second, the Vinturi will continue to drip wine after each use. It does come with a handy little holder which keeps the wine from running onto the table, but then the little holder needs to be washed after each use. These concerns are small matters in the overall perspective. It really comes down to the tasting experience. If you enjoy tasting good red wines then these blemishes are small compromises to make.

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Circulon 80486 10-1/2-Inch/4-Quart Covered Tapered Sauteuse

Circulon 80486 10-1/2-Inch/4-Quart Covered Tapered Sauteuse


Product Features:

Wash by hand; oven-safe to 500-degrees F
Secure-fitting cover helps keep in moisture, flavor, and nutrients
Riveted stainless-steel handles provide an easy, slip-free grip
4-Quart nonstick sauteuse made of heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum
Measures approximately 10-1/2 by 13 by 5 inches; limited lifetime warranty


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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good piece of cookware with some problems, December 4, 2007 By SJ "srjxtd" (CA) - See all my reviews

I bought this sauteuse as part of this amazong deal from Amazon where I got a 14-piece circulon 2 set + a circulon 2 griddle + this sauteuse + a dutch oven for just $200. So I am very happy with the price. I used this piece yesterday and though I like this just like I like all my other circulon cookware, it has some issues. I really love Circulon 2 compared to Circulon Elite though because of its steel lids and high quality plastic handles, so I dont have to worry about breaking the lids accidentally.

Here are the pros and cons of this piece.

Pros:
-It is not as heavy as I thought it would be. So easy to handle (weight wise).
-Food does not stick to the bottom. Love that
-Food cooks well and evenly.
-Easy to clean

Cons:
-The handles for the sauteuse are made out of steel instead of high quality plastic like the other Circulon 2 pieces I have. These handles get hot after a while. It is cool enough that you will not burn yourself if you accidentaly touch it but hot enough that you cannot lift it and carry it around.
-The lid has the same problem. It had a steel handle and gets hot.

I would go for the Circulon 2 instead of the Circulon Elite. Much easier to handle.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pan...nothing ever sticks!, May 29, 2006 By TReno (Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews

I have a complete set of Circulon, but composed of the regular and Circulon 2, and Elite, with the soft silicon rubber handles. I much prefer the Circulon 2 or Elite for its non-stick sides, which makes it much easier to clean. Nothing ever sticks inside, so there isn't any scrubbing needed, just a normal dish rag or sponge, a bit of soap, and thats it!

I have had most of my pieces for well over two years, use them almost daily, and they are still looking like new. One must not ever use any non-stick on high heat. However, Medium-High is fine, and I use that setting for the grill pan 100% of the time.

Without any doubt, Circulon is the finest cookware I have ever owned!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Workhorse, December 21, 2007 By JR "cooksalot" (NY) - See all my reviews

I bought this pretty much as a chili pot, thinking my old 5½ qt Ultrex stock pot was getting just that - old. Since I received it, I've used it almost every day. I've made my chili, soup, bronzed salmon, potato pancakes, sauteed veggies, and so much more in it. It cleans so easily, and is a pleasure to use. The only problem is that the handles get VERY hot. I've got to start remembering to use pot holders before I don't have any fingerprints left.
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Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

 



Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

Product Features

• 1500-watt single-serve brewing system for gourmet coffee or tea
• Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
• Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray
• 2 brew-size options; 2-hour automatic shut-off; descale indicator
• Measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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191 of 196 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with my purchase!, February 28, 2006 By V. Olsen (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The Keurig B-40 makes excellent, well flavored coffee... in a snap! It tastes just as good as a brewed cup with a traditional coffee maker, it does NOT taste like it came from a vending machine. The only con is minor: the 7.25 ounce serving size. This is perfect for a coffee cup, but a large coffee mug will require you to brew 2 k-cups. But brewing is so quick, that you can brew both K-cups within 30 seconds. The B-40 is an excellent choice for a model. Because brew cycles are so fast, you do not need the timer option that comes with the B-50 or B-60. The B-50 also offers a smaller cup brew option, but trust me - you won't need it. The B-40 also comes with an auto-off feature that will turn off the machine 2 hours after the last brew, which is great if you worry you may forget to. (If you drink coffee throughout the day, you can disable this feature too.) I joined Green Mountain Coffee's "cafe club". Check it out on their website. Huge variety of coffees and teas. Free shipping and automatic deliveries of your favorite flavors set up on a schedule you choose. Great coffee maker, highly recommend. Comment Comments (9) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

109 of 111 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Once again addicted to coffee!, February 7, 2006 By LibraryPiper (Cleveland, OH, USA) - See all my reviews After several years of laboring over our home coffee machine for mediocre coffee, or waiting in line to spend $$$$ at our local coffeehouse, my husband and I began to consider coffee as just an occasional treat. However, I gave the Keurig B-40 to my husband as a gift, and not a single day has gone by that we have not enjoyed it! It is so easy - just pop in the k-cup, press the brew button, and you have a great cup of coffee or tea. It is perfect for us - we drink about two cups each day with no mess or fuss. The coffee is great - lots of variety in the choices. Check out the different vendors online and you can really save money on the k-cups. We have experimented with ours - making iced tea or iced coffee by using a tall glass of ice instead of the usual mug. I can even use my own tea bags - the Keurig heats up the water very quickly and makes it easy. One of the downsides with this model is that you can't adjust the size (and it is a small serving). To fill up a large mug you might need two or three cycles. You also can't adjust the strength of the brew - your only option is to choose a dark or light roast to vary the intensity. However, both of us have found several flavors that we really enjoy, and our guests are always impressed that they can choose their own blend and flavor! We also tried the Tassimo and the Senseo brands, and found the flavor to be lacking (much more mediocre). If you are a true coffee fan, and want a professionally styled machine that makes it simple and fast to make, then the Keurig B-40 is for you! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

107 of 109 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Brewer for the price., July 6, 2006 By R. Ketchum (Moscow, ID United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I have been using the Keurig B-40 for over 7 months now and have been very impressed with it. It heats up very quickly, and the auto shut-off feature allows you to have your machine shut down after 2 hours of inactivity. You can use the B-40 for brewing tea by buying tea in K-cups, but I simply and frugally put my tea (either loose in strainer or in a bag) in a cup and run the Keurig without a K-cup in the holder. I use the Keurig in a similar manner to add hot water to cups of soup. As mentioned in other reviews, the 7.25 oz brewing size is fine for a single regular cup, but small for a big mug or travel mug. Furthermore, the strength of the coffee that you get with the regular K-cups is too weak for my taste. The regular K-cups are better suited to one of the other Keurig brewers (B50 or B60) where you have the option of changing your brewing volume to 5.25 oz. The caveat is that you have even less coffee. The Extra-Bold K-cups that vendors are now selling actually do brew a great cup of coffee in the 7.25 oz size and I would recommend that you order Extra-Bold versions of your coffee if you like your coffee stronger. K-cups are a fantastic convenience - easy to use and easy to dispose of. Maybe too easy - I blasted through my first box of 25 in the first week at work. They are not cheap either, at between 40 and 50 cents a cup if you search for deals. However, the Extra-Bold varieties are fairly limited in availability. An accessory that I highly recommend - the Keurig 5048 My K-Cup Reuseable Coffee Filter - allows you to fill its reusable basket up to the rim with your favorite ground coffee. If you fill it all the way it makes a very strong cup of joe - just the way I like it. Pros: Price Convenience Utility Looks cool on your desk Great coffee with Extra-Bold K-Cups or optional Keurig 5048 My K-Cup Reuseable Coffee Filter Cons: Single 7.25 oz brews coffee that is too weak with regular K-cups Fairly limited selection of Extra-Bold K-cups Cost per cup is pricey Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Product Features

• Heavy-duty 8-quart stainless steel pressure cooker
• Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
• Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator, and overpressure plug
• Comes with rack for steaming food
• 15-1/2 by 8 inches; 12-year warranty

Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker reviews:

 

93 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Basic Pressure Cooker, October 18, 2006

By	RM (Newport Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This is a solid, basic stainless pressure cooker, that is quite a bargain at the $41.45 price (or $33 something after the $25 off $125 kitchen purchases).

Advantages:

* Easy to use flip pressure regulator for quick release of pressure
* Only has 15 lbs pressure that is adequate for normal pressure cooking
* Has handles on both sides that makes the cooker easy to carry and stable when full.
* Stainless won't interact with food product such as tomatoes.
* 8 qt. capacity gives 4 qts of capacity when cooking foaming products such as beans or lentils.
* Easier to clean than some pressure cookers I have used.

Disadvantages:

* Only cooks at 15 lbs of pressure, where some recipes call for only 10 lbs and would have to be adjusted.
* Most canning is done at 10 lbs pressure at sealevel and up to 1000 ft elevation
* I respectfully disagree that this cooker is meant for canning. It could process 3 or 4 pints in a pinch, but a 23 qt pressure cooker is the canning workhorse and will hold 19 pts or 7 qts. The manual suggests not canning in it, and it doesn't have a canning trivet included.
* It is much lighter weight than older Presto models, so I don't know if it will last as long as the old ones did.

Overall, it is a great pressure cooker for most cooking, and is a very good value.

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85 of 86 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the money!, November 16, 2004 By  Fruit Loop (Down South) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       I bought this for canning and found it more than worth the money. I never expected to use it for cooking but it came with great recipes so I tried it. Makes wondrous custards and delectable roasts as well. Forget the more expensive models - this one does a fabulous job of canning and spare parts are readily available (I blew out a pressure indicator - my fault). Highly recommend Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!, March 14, 2006 By  R. Bramwell "Never expose a child to the irra... - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Presto's 8 qt stainless pressure cooker is awesome; it's quiet, effective, and easy to clean. Its safety features do not interfere with regular use in any way. The short handles/grips are better than the short-grip + long-handle combination used on some models. This Presto just makes sense. It is my third one and is the best by far. Though I only have experience with Presto, I cannot imagine another cooker being worth either the savings or the extra expense. If you only want to own one pressure cooker, don't get the smaller sizes. When you want to do a big stew, chicken or roast you won't have room. A small secondary pressure cooker for extra vegetables etc. might be useful, but not as your primary cooker. Hey Presto, A double-decker basket would be nice for separating certain foods. How about it? *Never* buy the aluminum pressure cookers, they save you money but are forever spreading aluminum about when you clean them. Stainless steel rocks(heh heh). As always, never risk letting a cooker run dry while cooking under pressure. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?  Yes No (Report this)