Disney Pop Art 5-in-1 Tasty Baker Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have a preschooler, this would be the perfect breakfast/snack/dessert-making option for your family. If you have older kids or you're a kid at heart, you're going to go hungry.
In my case, I'm an adult Disney fan who has been searching for a Mickey waffle maker not unlike those used at the theme parks for a long time. When I was pointed to this product, I was beside myself with excitement for not only does it contain the visage of Mickey, but the rest of the Fab 5 as well. From the product image and description, I thought that the molds were in miniature but still large enough for a filling meal.
Much to my surprise, upon obtaining the box (much smaller than expected) and opening the iron, the molds are *super* small. No bigger than about a chicken nugget or a semi-large meatball. I decided to test it out and used the smallest batch recipe for waffles. The instructions that come with the iron aren't impressive but easy to read and it DOES give you cooking times for specific types of food (you can use just about any batter that pours with the iron). To make 6 waffles takes 4 minutes. To make enough to fill an adult or two took me close to 30 minutes in order to use up all the batter.
If I had a young child who doesn't eat much, this is an adorable treat. I think I'll use it more for bite-sized desserts, though perhaps just for special occasions since it's a lot of work. Easy, but time consuming. It comes with a scoop to making pouring batter easier, a brush to assist in cleaning, and the iron itself is easy to clean and well-made.
However, I'm still going to keep an eye out for a full-sized Mickey waffle maker. Had I known the molds were this small, I would have passed.

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KitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand Mixers Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used this attachment more times than I ever thought I would. I've used it to prepare food items for my family as well as food items for crowds as large as 200 and regardless of what it is I've been making, this attachment has rolled through it without complaint. In combination with other pieces such as the sausage stuffer or the fruit attachments, you may well find that this single attachment stays on your machine the longest.
I am absoultely stunned at how easy it is to put together and how simple it is to get wonderfully ground items out of it. I've had no trouble grinding any cut of meat (marbled or lean), type of meat (venison, beef, pork, chicken), or state of meat (cooked or raw). Things like chickpeas also get ground just the way I like them. The two, differently sized grinding plates give you just what you need in texture. My biggest pleasure in using this attachment is during hunting season when my husband brings home more than one deer. Venison burger meat and sausage processing never went faster. No more late nights with a hand-crank grinder!
When you're done, there's nothing simpler in the cleanup. Nothing seems to stick to the plastic (plus, it's dishwasher safe!) and the metal pieces wash up quickly by hand. Even the little wooden stomper cleans well (and I've felt lost without it when I couldn't find it during sausage making). I think this attachment is the easiest to use of all of the ones I've tried.
I'll never regret the purchase of this attachment.

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Chef's Choice 630 International Gourmet Electric Food Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to work in a deli and have used my fair share of commercial slicers. When I decided to buy one for home use, I knew that I didn't want one of the large, cumbersome slicers that I had used in the past, and that this would mean some tradeoffs in terms of power and quality. After taking a long look around, I finally decided on the CC-630, and I'm glad I did. I believe this unit offers an excellent compromise between commercial power and everyday practicality.
Please don't misunderstand... you don't want this slicer if you're looking to open a deli or restaurant. You can feel the slicer slow down as it cuts through denser foods (like meat and cheese) that the commercial slicers would just pass right through.
This little unit is best suited to the home user who wants to be able to cut enough cold cuts for a day's use - say packing lunches for the family. It's also great for slicing up roasts, BONELESS turkey/chicken, cheeses, and vegetables. Whatever you slice, slice only what you will consume immediately - or at least in the next day or so. That's the secret to those deli sandwiches... cut everything fresh for the best flavor.
Of surprise to me was how well this unit handles bread. It needs to be a fairly flexible bread (no cornbread/biscuits) as it has to bend slightly to accomodate the shape of the slicer. If you make your own bread, you can now slice it perfectly at nearly any thickness.
Just be sure to let anything that you make yourself cool completely before slicing. A warm roast or turkey breast just isn't rigid enough to hold itself together against the moving blade. If you're looking to use this for your thanksgiving dinner then you'd be better off investing in a good sharp carving set (not the serrated kind, but the kind you can resharpen). For thanksgiving leftovers, the slicer is ideal. Just don't do anything silly like trying to cut through bones as they can get caught in the moving blade... a serious safety hazard.
Why only 4 stars? Well, this unit would rate 5 in my opinion if not for two issues. First, a safety concern: the unit has seperate on/off and thickness controls. So what? Well, that means that you can turn the unit off and still leave the blade in an exposed cutting position (and at thinner settings, this is almost imperceptable visually). This can lead to serious injury should someone try to clean the unit thinking that the blade is safely shielded. Not a good idea if you have children around, or even if you don't. A simple solution is just to get in the habit of turning the thickness to zero immediately before or after turning the slicer off.
My other issue is that the manual says that no part of the slicer is dishwasher safe. This is extremely annoying as there are several removable non-electronic parts that are difficult to clean by hand. It seems absurd that the heavy duty plastic and stainless steel that these parts are made of would not hold up to a household dishwasher.
Overall, I find this to be an excellent slicer and highly recommend for home use. Much better than the cheaper underpowered models that are nearly impossible to clean properly.

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Waring Pro FS150 Food Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing slices well, then comes the impractical task of trying to clean it. The tray does not detatch from the base, which cannot be put in water because it containes the motor. Pieces of food work their way into the motor area. After removing the blade (using tools) you must remove a plastic cover with 3 screws and dig out the pieces of food. I could not believe how bad a design it was from a cleaning standpoint. The tray that slides back and forth with the food has a stainless top that is literally two-faced taped onto the plastic base. This was very poor from a quality standpoint, and came off in my hand the first and only time used. The plastic base for this tray has about fifty little half inch square honey-comb sort of areas that grease from meat or juices from food WILL get down into. This thing is a nightmare to adequately clean and not worth the trouble. It went back to the store immediately, and it was not all the way clean because after about thirty minutes I gave up. I'm looking for another brand now.

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Norpro Acrylic Bread Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this slicer primarily because I bake breads at home quite often and I wanted something I could use to make even slices. I have to say I'm disappointed in the flimsy nature of the acryllic fingers, which guide the knife through the bread. While attempting to slice a loaf of bread, the fingers seem to bend and are easily maneuvered out of joint by the sawing of the bread knife through the loaf. I always fear, each time I use the slicer, that the fingers are going to snap off with one thrust.
Another drawback to this design is the lack of a "guide press" to hold the bread in place while slicing. The design of the slicer is such that one puts the loaf to be sliced against the acryllic sides and must hold the loaf in place with one hand while attempting to slice with the other hand. One needs a third hand in order to hold the slicer in place and a forth to hold the fingers in place so they don't bend and snap with the natural sawing motion of the bread knife. I have, as of yet, to get 2 equally measured slices of bread while cutting.
Now, after all that, does the bread slicer do what it says it's going to do? Yes ... it just does so in a flimsier manner than I'd expected. Rubber feeting on the bottom of the unit, sturdier acrylic fingers and a press to hold the bread still while between the slots would improve this design vastly.

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Mountainwoods Fiddle Bow Bread Knife Set with Crumb Tray 3-pc. Review

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(More customer reviews)i was very please with this product in all areas--the wooden style-it's appearance--great knife and it is wonderful not having the crumbs falling all over when i cut my homemade bread-great product~

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Bosch Compact Mixer mum4405 Review

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(More customer reviews)First I must say that Bosch's customer service is the worst I have ever seen or dealt with. They are rude and demeaning but if you never have to deal with them then this product is a joy to own and use.
It is the best thing in my kitchen. It is the very best mixer I have ever had or used and that has been plenty because I am getting up in years. This mixer out does even my Kitchen Aid by lots and it looks great on my counter. I gave away the Kitchen Aid.
It is not just a mixer because it has many attachments and that turns it into a blender, a grain & meat grinder, a cookie press, a shreeder, food processor, a berry press and on and on. You do not need to have all those other things sitting all over your kitchen taking up space because this does it all.
You might be thinking that you have tried those machines that claim to do it all but because they try to do it all they do not do anything well. That is not the case here. It really does do it all and does it better!!
I cook and bake all the time and holidays are special at my home because of all the great smells that come out of my kitchen so I need not good but great appliances. This is a great one and it saves me so much time. Its has plenty of power to handle anything I have asked it to do.
I recommend it highly but I would rather jump off a cliff then to deal with the company or their customer service.

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Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press Review

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(More customer reviews)I feel like I am back on the streets of Paris every time I plug in my beautiful Cuisinart Panini and Sandwich Press. This press makes the best grilled cheese sandwich you ever ate, I guarantee it. I love how you can stick a whole hoagie roll or chunk of french bread loaf with sandwich makings inside into it and squish it into a hot & yummy hunk of cheese-oozong goodness. Or, you can use regular bread and make toasty club sandwiches or grilled cheese.
This guy hangs out in the cupboard and is easy to pull out, just plug in and wait for the green light to come on. You can have a quick french dip dinner ready in 5 minutes that everyone will love- also perfect for grilled cheese and tomato soup night- or just want to make some garlic bread to go with your spaghetti without heating up the whole oven? I LOVE my panini press.
It is really easy to clean- although I haven't tried grilling meats or anything beyond sandwiches and bread. Gooey cheese comes off easily and the whole thing wipes down quickly with a damp washcloth.
Elvis would have died over the peanut butter and banana sandwiches we make in this baby! The frying pan's got nothin' on our Panini Press.


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Adjustable Bread Keeper Review

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(More customer reviews)The breadkeeper (as seen on TV) is plastic and originally arrived cracked. It wasn't very well packaged. I requested an received info to return it, and it was replaced within about 2 weeks, well packaged. It's an OK breadkeeper/slicer guide, but I'm not thrilled with it. I bake my own bread, no preservatives, and it doesn't keep it as fresh as my breadsack. I do use the slicer guide that came with it to slice more evenly, and not thin on top and thick at the bottom or vice versa. For the cost, it's an OK deal. And the service was good.

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Japanese Pan Pita - Uncrustable Sandwich Press Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, I will first admit that I bought this because it looked cute. I have never heard of it until I saw it here on Amazon, and thought I would give it a shot.
When I got it in a couple of days (and I mean a couple), I opened the package and started to make sandwiches. Here is a bit of caution, all of the directions are in Japanese, and if yours is as rusty as mine, you will get the idea, but miss some good information.
First, the bread does work a little better if it is microwave for a few seconds. Secondly, after centering your first piece of bread, the toppings should go in the center about 1/8" from the edge of the press. Thirdly, press as hard as you can to make the best seal.
This is perfect for 1 and 3 year old. Sandwiches tend to fall apart on them. This keeps them together in little triangle pockets (I fold one piece in half, an option that is on the package). I also like that chicken or egg salad sandwiches don't fall out the back while eating.
The only drawback is that this press takes a few tries to get it right. I had a tendency to overfill or place the fillings too close to the edge. However, a five or six pieces of bread is a small price to pay than uncrustable sandwiches in the freeze section of the grocery store.


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Bread and Bagel Slicer Guide (Clear) (6"H x 6" W x 9"D) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have never tried any other brand of bread slicer, but this one did everything I wanted it to do with no problem at all.
The slices came out to be from 1/2" to 3/4" thick, so they fit okay into my toaster. The clear acrylic is strong so the bottom doesn't get cut in any way. There are a few crumbs left on the counter after the bread slicing, but they are easily brushed away into the sink for disposal.
The bread knife I used has an 18" long blade, which fit perfectly into the slots and across the bread. One would probably need a blade that long to slice the bread. I found that after slicing across a few times, I could just pressure the blade downward to complete the job.
It is not a bulky item, attractive and easily stored, and comes with a bagel slicing insert as well. Can be put in a dishwasher (I'd go for the top rack). However, it rinses easily to get it totally clean.
Can't think of anything to criticise. A great compliment to my new Zojirushi Breadmaking Machine, which is terrific as well. I really lucked out in this experimemental segment of my life!!!


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Sunbeam / Oster 102865-002-000 Bread Pan for Bread Maker models: 5826, 5846, 5847, 5848 Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a replacement pan for my Breadman Ultimate bread machine, and the Sunbeam looked like the closest fit I could find. I ordered a pan and the Sunbeam paddle. I used it for the first time last night and it was just too tall enough that it could not be secured by the clamps on the sides of the machine, so I tried to bend the clamps to hold the pan in place, but that didn't work either. The machine worked and made bread but it was very noisy.
I would sugest using the Sunbeam products on a Sunbeam machine. The Breadman parts were not available anywhere so I was stuck using the noisy parts.

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Saachi Tortilla Bread Roti Maker w/Temperature control Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to make rotis and am very happy with the purchase. The rotis come out great, and they puff up really well. The first few weeks the rotis used to dry up fast, but after using the roti maker for a couple of weeks, the quality of rotis improved. I usually keep the temperature control in the high position. Probably the lower positions would be useful only to reheat.
Update: I would like to change my rating to 1 star. After less than a year o using it, the roti maker just stopped working. It didn't heat up at all. I tried calling their warranty service and they kept hanging up on me. Bad customer service. Even when I asked to speak to the manager, they didn't respond at all. Then the place I bought it from offered to replace it if I bore the shipping cost. I used the new one for another 7-8 months and that one suddenly stopped heating up too. Don't buy this product. It doesn't work or more than 7-8 months and although it has a one year warranty, they will not replace it.
Additional Update: March 2010. I got another one of these because the retailer said they have fixed the issue with the heating element. But all they did was reduce the maximum temperature it heats up to, and now it may not fail, but the Rotis now don't get cooked well at all. It feels uncooked and tastes awful.

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Good Bites Crustless Sandwich Cutter 4- Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)When I saw this item I knew I had to have it. I was hopeful and it did not disappoint me. My daughter can make & cut her own sandwiches with ease and enjoyment. The cutters will not puncture skin so a child can use them easily and without harming themselves. If you are worried about the waste of extra lunch meat or cheese that does not make it into the shape, then don't. There isn't much that is cut out and the little bit that is can make a nice snack for yourself or your pet. Personally, my cat loves it when we make turkey sandwiches because he gets a nibble. The colors are bright and fun and the shapes are great. I have the Pampered Chef's round cutter and I don't like it. These cutters blow the Pampered Chef's cutter away!!

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Bosch Universal Plus Mixer with Blender; includes Cookie Paddles with Metal Whip Driver Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a either a kitchen-aid or Bosch mixer and after much research decided to go with the Bosch. The new kitchen-aids seem to be more concerned with offering the right selection of designer colours than making careful decisions about quality manufacturing. I have read all the reports of Kitchen-aids with melted plastic gearbox housings and leaking oil. They may have fixed some of these problems by now but the pedigree is not that of the Hobart produced machines of old. When whirlpool bought the kitchen-aid brand they obviously did a redesign to cut corners and make more money without due care to quality. I am not willing to spend over $400 on a machine that could fall apart after the warranty runs out, Bosch still builds there own machines and care about their reputation.
The machine does everything I have tried. Whips eggs better than any other mixer I have tried. Makes cookie dough faster than I thought possible(used cookie mixing paddles). Made a batch a of scones easily (used cookie mixing paddles). Tried it with pastry it worked perfectly(used pastry wire whips, not the whips that come with the machine. Made a batch of bread buns with the interesting looking bread hook, and they turned out great. The dough hook was even able to perfectly distribute the raisins I added part way through the kneading process.
I was a bit worried by some kitchen-aids users saying the Bosch would not handle small batches well, but I didn't have a problem with small batches. I tried large and small batches, both worked well. Maybe if you were only mixing a few cups of something it may not be the best choice, but really I would rather save the hassle and mix that in a bowl by hand. The kitchen-aids might have a slight advantage with less to clean, but it is only small difference. The Bosch is 800watts, double most of the new kitchen-aids and well I have a hard time believing people that try to say a kitchen-aids will do more than 2 loaves of bread with their lower powered motors. Also the Bosch takes up less counter space and can be easily slipped under cabinets away from the work area when need be.
I think Bosch makes a good mixer.


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Pancake Puffs Cast Iron Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these at bed bath and beyond, and I really like it. Our first round of pancakes we did with one of the recipes that came in the booklet. I had put the heat on the stove a little too high, so they were getting a little too dark for our taste, so I turned the stove down to low, and things rolled along nicely from there. It takes a little practice to get the hang of flipping them, but it's really not that hard. I do suggest non stick spray as that will make them flip easier. I know the other review said that hers started to rust right away, and if you don't keep it oiled it will, as ours started to a little as well. We just wiped it dry and put a light coating of oil on it and it's been fine ever since. We really enjoy it and have tried several of the recipes that came with it. The little extras that come with it aren't too exciting, the brush sort of disenegrated and the injector is too small to really do anything with it, but the handle cover is nice as well as the sugar shaker.

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De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press Review

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(More customer reviews)But not necessarily this one. I bought this grill from Amazon in March. I use it alot, and even considered giving it 5 stars, but I have a couple of issues with it.
Compared to the other panini grills I have seen (Villaware, Krups, Wolfgang Puck), the DeLonghi has fewer, more widely spaced ribs. This design makes it easy to clean with a cloth, and no cleaning "comb" is provided. However, a drawback to the wide spacing is it can allow your panini to squish down into the valleys where all the oily stuff goes. You would be surprised how much oily goo a peperoni and mozzerella panini can make, especially if you brush the outside with olive oil, butter, or mayo before grilling like I do.
A minor annoyance: when it is stored upright on its back, it teeter totters on the lid's power cord. IMO, a high end appliance shouldn't have such a glaring design flaw.
Even though I like the DeLonghi alot, if I were buying another one, I would try the Villaware.

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