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Showing posts with label kitchen utensils. Show all posts

1/16/2012

Norpro 2-Cup Gravy Fat Separator Review

Norpro 2-Cup Gravy Fat Separator
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This product worked well, until about the third time I used it, when the poorly attached glass handle broke off as a result of a very minor knock. Way too fragile for kitchen use.

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Enjoy rich, flavorful gravies and sauces thanks to a handy separating tool that takes care of the fat. The separator has a 16-ounce (2 cup) capacity. Made of durable glass, it is safe and easy to clean in the dishwasher. For convenience, the cup comes with both standard and metric measuring guides. The same model is also available separately in a 3-cup size.

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12/23/2011

Hitech - Cordless Mini Mixer Review

Hitech - Cordless Mini Mixer
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Love these mini-mixers! They'll make short work of chocolate milk, strawberry Quick, or any other "mix in the glass" beverage that's not too thick. I've made smoothies with it (yogurt/berries/etc..), but it can't handle ice cream.
Ours came with a little wobble (the spinning shaft seems to be a little off center) but it still works great. Can't beat the price.

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Hitech Corldess Mini Mixer is a great handy tool for mixing beverages and other liquids. It is a must have tool in the kitchen for a quick and convenient blending option. It is easy to clean and convenient to store. Has one speed.

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10/12/2011

Harold Imports Chopstir Review

Harold Imports Chopstir
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I received this yesterday, and made a dinner requiring ground beef just so I could try it out! Even thought the ground beef I had was the cheapest I could find, this tool did an amazing job of breaking the beef apart. When it was almost all browned, I chopped it again with this, and the meat was broken into tiny little particles! This is so much easier to use than a spatula, wooden spoon or fork! And the results were awesome! I love that I could just throw it in the dishwasher and it is clean again! Definitely worth the small amount of money this costs! I might just buy a few more for family!

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It chops!It stirs!In a fraction of the time.The Chop Stir chops hamburger, ground meat, soft fruits and vegetables and pie shell crumbs.It is great for stirring frozen juice concentrate and soups.Safe to use right in the pan over medium-high heat.

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8/13/2011

Joseph Joseph Cut and Carve Chopping Board Review

Joseph Joseph Cut and Carve Chopping Board
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My mother wanted a cutting board with grip. She was concerned about having her roast slide away from her and the knife slip. I thought this cutting board would be returned when I opened it. It felt strange, it looked strange...but she loves it.
Thanks to whomever designed this odd thing
1/21/10 update- My mother has been using this cutting board for a month now. She still loves it. She likes that meat juice collects in the board so that it can easily be saved for broth. It doesn't move on the countertop and the roasts/chickens stay put on the board. She has not got the dexterity she used to have. This has made her cooking safer and more enjoyable.

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With the help of Danish Designer John Brauer, Joseph Joseph has developed Cut and Carve. This is a double sided, multi functional chopping board. The key product feature is the angled cutting surface to assist in the drainage and the collection of juice or food. Once collected they can be poured from a corner. One side of the board has a meat grip to assit whilst carving.

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8/09/2011

Linden Sweden-Jonas of Sweden 18/10 Stainless Steel Conical Strainer, 5-1/4 Inch Review

Linden Sweden-Jonas of Sweden 18/10 Stainless Steel Conical Strainer, 5-1/4 Inch
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This strainer is great looking and extremely durable. It is expensive but the quality of it is great. This strainer will fit over bowls, pots and if you have a double sink like I do you can hang it over the sink. I really like that. I made a strawberry mixture to put over cheesecake and biscuit shortcake using 2lbs of strawberries. The mixture accumulated a lot of juice after sitting for a while and I did not want all that juice so I put the entire 2lbs of cut up strawberries in this strainer and there was still room left. I was really impressed to see over a cup of juice come through this strainer before I pressed on the berries. I was able to stir the berries without any problem. It is rather deep so you have to use deep bowl or deep pot if you want to keep what ever you're straining. I am going to get the larger 10" size too. If you don't mind spending a few extra dollars, this is a great conical strainer for many uses that should last a very long time as long as you dry it thoroughly after washing. I would recommend this to any serious cook.

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Conical strainer is great for mashing, pureeing and draining fruits and vegetables. Strong 18/10 stainless steel can withstand repeated pressure from a pestle. Convenient hang hook and handle allow the strainer to be mounted onto pots or over the sink. Made in Sweden.

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8/01/2011

RSVP Endurance Conical Strainer, 3" Review

RSVP Endurance Conical Strainer, 3
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This is an excellent product. Small, well-made, easy-to-clean, rust-free, handy. I use it for straining tea and will take it with me when I travel.

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RSVP Endurance Conical Strainers are constructed of fine mesh stainless steel with polished stainless steel rims and handles. Your choice of 3 sizes gives you the perfect cone strainer you need, great for straining broth, gravy, sauces, juice, and tea. Dimensions: 3" dia.

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7/24/2011

Takeya 66-Ounce Iced Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive Review

Takeya 66-Ounce Iced Tea Maker with Silicone Handle, Avocado/Olive
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I'm so glad I found this tea brewer. I had the Bodum Ceylon brewer for about a year and I would imagine that it's one of the main alternatives to the Takeya.
I'll do a quick comparison:
Durability - honestly, i've only had it for about a month but it's obviously made of better quality, or at least, more durable material. i'm not overly concerned about it breaking. the bodum ceylon i had cracked after using it for about a year and with relatively light usage - as in not every day or even every week of the year. time will tell, but i don't think this is gonna break so easily. the quality feels better in the hand. doesn't feel cheap. Infuser/Filtering ability - the holes on the bodum are large and so smallish leaf or the "dust" gets through quite easily into the brewed tea. the filter on the takeya is very fine and so far i've had clear cups of iced tea. i've been making white tea which has a larger leaf though. i'm thinking that it would do okay with japanese teas which tend have a very fine, almost ground up, leaf. i think takeya is a japanese brand so i would imagine they'd make a brewer that would do a reasonable job on their teas.
the infuser on the bodum though extends the length of the pitcher and so you don't need to fill it up. you would need to fill up the takeya to at least where the tea leaves are in the filter in order to make the tea. you may not want that much and you don't have the option of choosing.Looks - the bodum was nice to look at but the material easily took on a cloudy, not so new looking appearance. it looked old after the first usage. i like the takeya - i like green top since that's my fave color. this particular takeya model is tall so you should take measurements in your fridge to make sure it'll fit wherever you plan to put it. the bodum model is slender which is nice. it slides in easily to narrow areas.Ease of use - the takeya filter/infuser twists into the top/lid. that's very cool. it's very easy. the bodum slides into grooves/tracks on the side of the pitcher. you just have to make sure you get into the grooves; they are easily missed. you also flip this thing at the handle to open the top. the air can also easily access the tea because it's not really closed off. the takeya has a twist open top that will allow you to pour, without excess spillage. and tea stays fresher.BPA - if you care, takeya says it is bpa free. i don't know about bodum. it's not on the description.so, obviously i prefer this one. it's a nice product. i'm looking forward to making more iced tea. i use the cold (no heat) brewing method by the way.


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Able to hold up to 66 ounces (8 cups), the Takeya Iced Tea Maker is great for brewing hot or cold tea, or for sun brewing. The attractive pitcher features a fresh design with a clear AcraGlass body and avocado-colored twist-top lid, so it's also great for bringing to the table and serving. The lightweight AcraGlass is BPA-free, as well as stain and odor proof, and it is more durable than glass. The removable rotating lid-infuser fully extracts the tea flavors while steeping, and makes clean-up easy. A soft-grip silicone handle allows for easy pouring or transporting. Dishwasher safe, the unit comes with its own reader-friendly user guide.

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7/06/2011

Certified Organic Hard Red Wheat- 50 Lbs- For Growing Wheatgrass to Juice, Sprouting Seed, Grinding to Make Flour & Bread, Food Storage & More Review

Certified Organic Hard Red Wheat- 50 Lbs- For Growing Wheatgrass to Juice, Sprouting Seed, Grinding to Make Flour and Bread, Food Storage and More
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My items came in great condition, but instead of the hard red winter wheat I got Spring wheat. Go figure.

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All Wheat is Not EqualWe have had the experience of growing wheatgrass and being in the commercial wheatgrass business over the last 14 years. During that time we have experienced many different kinds of wheat. We have used wheat from Texas, Utah, Montana, California, and Israel both organic and non organic. There are two kinds of wheat one can buy: chemical free and certified organic. Most wheat is chemical free in that the farmer might or might not use an herbicide to control the weeds in his fields. If he uses chemicals on the wheat, it will cause a distinct taste in the bread thus no chemicals are used on the wheat itself.Then there is certified organic: Certified organic is the same as chemical free except the wheat is grown by farmers who have not used chemicals on their land for over ten years. The difference is the certification. If a wheat is organic and you grow it in organic soil, it will have the necessary organisms in the soil to help it assimilate the minerals properly. Organic produce should also have the organism on it which produces cobalamin (B-12)In our search to give you the very best wheat we have done two things. We now handle an chemical free red spring wheat, from Northern Idaho. For those who want certified organic, we have a red spring QAI Certified Organic. QAI is Quality Assurance International, who give independent, third party certification of organic food systems and have been the foundation of domestic and international organic food trade.

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