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3/29/2012

Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Broiler Review

Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Broiler
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I have had this oven for several months now. I missed an opportunity to by it as a factory refurbished unit, and ended up buying it new here. Initially, I wanted to hold out for a convection oven with a larger capacity, but the reality of unit size and lack of availability of a larger oven with similar features convinced me to by this model.
I think I made the right choice. It is large enough to bake and broil a wide variety of things without having to resort to the "big oven", it has accurate, even temp control, and enough features and custom settings that I am still discovering new and better ways to use it.
It is a pretty large oven, does everything advertsed in best of class fashion, it's very easy to clean, and looks "right" no matter how your kitchen is outfitted. Even simple tasks like making toast are handled better than any regular toaster or cheap toaster oven that I have tried. When toasting bread or bagles, the first part of the cycle brings the bread up to teperature without bringing the heat elements up to "toasting" tepmerature. Towards the end of the cycle, the elements glow bright red, and toast both surfaces very evenly, and to taste. The result is perfectly toasted bread, bagles, pizza slices, etc, without cold centers. The cycle can easily be tailored for your favorite bread. Perfect.
Before I forget, someone posted a "review" here that really was a question about what temp the oven is capable of. The oven can also broil, so that would indicate that it can reach high temps, and in fact, it can. The "bake" setting allows you to select a temerature on the display up to 500 degrees. Most any cooking technique that can be done with a quality conventional oven can be done with this gem. And more. When I first started using the oven, I checked it's indicated temp with my electronic thermometer that I use for calibrating industrial sensors. In every case, the indicated air temp was within a few degrees of reality. My full sized oven wasn't anywhere near that close when it was new.
Broiling, baking, defrosting, and reheating leftovers are also given the benefit of digital control over the cooking cycle. Even the crumb tray was designed for effective operation, and ease of cleaning. I have used a number of dedicated convection ovens, and more than a few toaster ovens over the years, but this one is in a class by itself. Even if you grew up with the microwave, this oven won't gather dust on your countertop.
Update... July 12, 2005. This oven is used most every day, and has proved to be a solid performer. As time passed, I have used pretty much all of the functions of the oven, and learned to customize settings to please me along the way. I have not had a single problem with the oven since the day it arrived, and being easy to keep clean, it still looks factory new (when I clean it). It is about as large as I care to have on the countertop, and for bigger jobs, I simply use the main kitchen oven. For most anything else, this is the oven that gets the call. I still rate five stars.

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Cuisinart brings a new standard of convenience and consistency to baking, broiling and toasting. The Convection Baking fan surrounds the food surface with evenly heated airflow, to cook foods up to 30% faster than conventional ovens. The state-of-the-art Exact Heat¿ Sensor and Your Choice¿ Browning Memory ensure that everything is cooked to perfection. The Convection Oven-Toaster-Broiler will be a welcome addition to any kitchen!

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3/28/2012

Krups FEM4B 4-Slice Toaster, Black Review

Krups FEM4B 4-Slice Toaster, Black
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I read previous reviews of this and other toasters that I had considered purchasing. I have always had good experiences with Krups, Kitchen Aid, Braun, and Cuisinart products-- in that order. At home, we really enjoy and have had great experiences and reliability from the first two brands in particular.
Many of today's toasters seem more like small ovens, given the amount of wattage output they can deliver. In the case of the toaster, I chose the Krups 4-slice toaster. (The Kitchen Aid was a bit too long for the small amount of counter space that I have in my apartment's kitchen). Both have very wide slots, seemingly designed for bagels and frozen breakfast treats.
I noted that some reviewers had complained that the Krups does not toast evenly. I have used a number of brand name toasters, and one could say the same for all-- especially those with the wider slots.
What I do like about the Krups is that it does do a great job in positioning and holding bread evenly between the heating elements in each slot, which in turn is helpful in evenly toasted bread. Whether the toasting is even depends, I found, on the freshness and size of the bread; also, you should experiment with the heat settings, to determine which is best for you. Larger loaf sizes will bend slightly to one side or the other in the slots; hence, I do not always obtain even toasting of these bread slices.
I am very satisfied with the results that I obtain from the Krups toaster, and recommend it without reservation.

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The Krups 4 slice toaster has 1600 watts of power and two independent sets of controls. Each chamber is designed to quickly brown the surface of the bread and retain the soft texture within. The integrated warming tray is easy to clean, removable and dishwasher safe. It quickly warms breads, muffins, pastries, and other baked goods without drying them out. The 8- setting browning selector accommodates all toasting preferences accurately and consistently at all levels. The 3- position metal control lever turns right to toast and left to raise the bread for easy one- handed removal.Bagel function toasts bagels from the cut side while warming the crust while the defrost function warms frozen bread through then toasts. The stop eject button halts the toasting cycle at the touch of a button. Comes with 1-year warranty.

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Sharp R-55TS Warm & Toasty Toaster/Microwave Review

Sharp R-55TS Warm and Toasty Toaster/Microwave
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In the aesthetics department this item is top notch for anyone going for a stainless steel look in their kitchen. Brushed steel on front, with a black glass window - black metal on sides. Surprisingly, this is more important that I would have thought.
It microwaves well, though at 650W. The controls are convienent, and fast - with a single "one minute" button to save time on reheats. Seems to cook very evenly.
A nice function is the ability to turn the sound off completely - ridding your home of one source of beeps and chirps.
The oven works well for cooking. The toaster works surprisingly well, but it takes close to 3 minutes for a slice of bread. In the toast department, I'd recommend a stand-alone drop-in style toaster.
You can combine cooking and microwaving in steps (thaw then cook, not both at once).

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The SHARP R-55TS Warm & Toasty combines versatility with exceptional results.Express Defrost for meat and poultryMinute Plus setting with Digital Display sets the oven at High with a single touchTimer Dial with Auto-TouchSix Variable Power LevelsCooking Capacity -0.5 feetMicrowave Power -650 WattsHeater Power -760W (Top); 510W (Bottom); 1,270W (Total)Interior Dimensions -5-7/8H x 11-1/4W x 11-5/8DExterior Dimensions -11-1/2H x 17-3/4W x 15-1/4DTurntable Diameter -10-1/2Color -Stainless Front with Black Cabinet and Stainless Interior Walls

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Krups FEM2B 2-Slice Toaster, Black & Silver Review

Krups FEM2B 2-Slice Toaster, Black and Silver
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After having gone through several toasters that looked sleek, but couldn't toast worth a darn -- let alone set off the smoke alarm -- I turned to Consumer Products for guidance (11/04). We picked their number 2 because it looked functional without too many needless gimmicks, whereas the brand name of #1 reminded us too much of the toaster that burnt the bread and toasted its electronics. Also, rather than spending over ten bucks on a "Small Applicance Contract", we tossed in three more bucks to get the number-four-rated toaster as a backup should the Krups ever fail. The toaster yields a nice evenly browned slice of bread or toaster waffle without beeping, dancing or burning up the kitchen. Sorry to learn that others encountered uneven browning -- we are delighted with the Krups, and it looks good too.

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Krups FEM2B ToastExpert 2 slice Toaster, Black & Chrome. This Krups toaster has metal front panel, bagel function, defrost function, cancel button, cool walls, large slots, extra large dishwasher safe crumb tray

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3/23/2012

Premium Electric Food Slicer Review

Premium Electric Food Slicer
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This slicer slices from the bottom up. It pulls the meat right out of your hand when the meat goes past the center of the blade. you have to keep flipping over the meat to get it to cut cleanly off after slicing about 10-12 slices off of a bottom round roast. I had a portable krug slicer("old") that worked MUCH Better.

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087877610006This versatile, rugged, budget-friendly slicer features a multi-purpose approximately 7-inch (17 cm.) stainless steel blade, tilted food carriage and structural components of cast aluminum and steel. The powerful 100 watt, cool running, high torque motor and reliable, smooth gear drive operation help you slice with ease and confidence. Other professional features include precision thickness control from deli-thin to approximately 1'' thick, easy-clean cantilever design, tilted, large capacity food carriage and a button to lock the food carriage when not in use. The blade, food carriage, food pusher, food deflector, and thickness plate all remove easily for cleaning. A serving tray is included. Features: -All structural components made of cast aluminum and stainless steel -Powerful high torque motor with PowerCooling System and gear drive -Multi-purpose stainless steel blade, diameter approximately 7(17 cm.) -Precision slice thickness control slices from deli-thin to approximately 1thick -Professional quality at economy price -Weight: 10.1 lbs -100 watts -Serving tray included View Chef Choice s Award Winning Products!

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KitchenAid KMTT400 Toaster, 4 Slice Review

KitchenAid KMTT400 Toaster, 4 Slice
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Note: I was not able to change the rating from my first review which was based on a defective toaster. The new rating should be 5 stars. We've discovered the best bagel toaster ever!
In my first review I said I'd be back when KitchenAide sent a replacement toaster. Not only did the one I ordered from Amazon not toast, the stainless steel stained with fingerprints and smudges of all things. That was three weeks ago. The replacement came last week, and I'm quite satisfied with the new one. It does not retained smudges and fingerprints and, more important, it toasts just fine. I especially like the way it handles bagels -- crisp on the outside, toasted on the inside.
It still has a minor "problem" with English muffins which I don't understand, and buyers note that you have to use the "bagel setting: to toast English muffins. Still, they need a higher setting, perhaps because they're thinner than bagels and regularly sliced bread.
Why not 5 stars? Because it takes so long to toast anything, or seemingly so. Up to two minutes for some breads, not that I don't have two minutes to spare in my lifetime, but timing eggs and other breakfast items so that the toast is ready at the same time will take some getting used to.
How soon we forget: I can't remember how long it took to toast in a toaster over, so this may be unfair to KitchenAide. In fact, I'll go 4.5 stars because on top of the design (classic rather than full of gadgets - I half expected another timer and clock to be in the kitchen), it has really good stainless steel AND the sides remain cool even while toasting. Yep, 4.5 stars. What would it take for 5 stars? I miss the old "Ping!" when toast popped up on our last toaster. That was 35 years ago, so maybe that was my imagination.
One last and very important note: We did not return this toaster to Amazon. We wanted a toaster, so we called KitchAide, and KitchenAide deserves a 5 in customer relations. They sent a new toaster and a prepaid UPS return label. There were no questions, no third degree. Just good old-fashioned customer relations, and I do mean OLD-fashioned. (P.S. I rate very few companies for that kind of customer relations: the "new" Dell; Amazon; and now KitckenAide.)

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The KitchenAid 4 Slice Metal Toaster is an attractive and durable addition to any kitchen. Toast the thickest bagels and English muffins perfectly using the industry's most advanced bagel toasting function. Baker's Bagel¿ Toasting gently browns the bottom of the bagel while toasting the sides that are sliced. One-touch button automatically sets toaster for warm function to warm previously toasted items without additional browning. The easy to use dial knob with detented stops controls toasting levels with precision ¿ turn the dial knob clockwise for darker toast, counterclockwise for lighter. Precice toasting with the Even-Heat¿ System.Extra-thick mica boards hold the heavy gauge heating elements flat, for even browning. A heat sensor ensures consistent toasting slice after slice. Extra-wide slots handle the thickest bagels, breads, and pastries easily. A gentle lift on the side Easy Lift¿ lever will cancel toasting and raise the toast.Thick or thin breads are centered perfectly on self-centering bread racks for even toasting. Metal construction for added durability and style. Heat shields inside the toaster help keep the Cool Reach¿ exterior steel side panels cooler.Features a steel interior which offers the ultimate in durability and adds consistency to toasting. Extra-deep toasting cavity helps ensure even browning. Full-width, rugged steel crumb tray removes easily and is dishwasher-safe. Under base cord wrap keeps counter neat. Includes KitchenAid's One year Hassle Free Replacement Warranty.

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3/21/2012

Tramontina Professional Series Cutlery Set with Block 7-pc. Review

Tramontina Professional Series Cutlery Set with Block 7-pc.
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I've had this knife set for 5 years and I still love it. The knives more than hold their own against much more expensive ones, and are immensely well suited for serious prep work. True story: I took the chef's knife to a "knife skills" cooking class at the local culinary school, and the teacher absentmindedly picked it up and began using it instead of her (fabulous and expensive) Wustoff model. After she used my knife for several demonstrations she realized her mistake and remarked how much she liked using it. When I told her how inexpensive it was, she was stunned. As with any good knives, you do need to take care of these by using the steel regularly to maintain the edge, and they should be professionally sharpened every year or two. Also, they should be washed by hand (soak them for a few minutes in hot soapy water, and they'll clean right up). You simply can't do better for the money with these knives and I wouldn't trade them for anything.

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Professional Series Cutlery by Tramontina is sharpened & honed for maximum cutting performance. Set Includes:4-in. Forged Paring Knife6-in. Utility Knife8-in. Carving Knife8-in. Chef's Knife10-in. Slicer8-in. Sharpening SteelHardwood Counter Block

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3/19/2012

Hamilton Beach 64695N Power Deluxe 6-Speed Hand/St Review

Hamilton Beach 64695N Power Deluxe 6-Speed Hand/St
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I have had this set for over a year now and couldn't be more unhappy with it. The mixer does not reach the bottom of the glass bowl so regardless you still have to mix by hand to get all the flour and other ingredients off the bottom of the bowl. The mixer gets bogged down easily and between speeds of 3 and 4 it just stops. There's apparently a short between those speeds but if you giggle the switch it will work again.
The bowl is extremely heavy glass so once you've mixed your ingredients it's very difficult to man-handle the bowl to tilt it to get the ingredients poured in your pans. The beaters come out while mixing. I've pushed and pushed them in but once you lift the head the beaters often stay in the bowl. Not every time but enough that it's aggravating to have to dig your beaters out of wet cake mix.
I don't have a recommendation for something better. I'll keep using this one because I just can't afford another one. But I do recommend you pass on this one and find better luck with another brand.

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This deluxe stand mixer is here to make your life easier. Doubling as a hand mixer this 6-speed mixer with 4-quart glass bowl will do all the hard work. The traditional beaters and dough hooks are included. Easy-clean rounded cord.

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3/13/2012

Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC7 OPEN Review

Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC7 OPEN
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A great machine as always, but with the addition of the new top, it is easier and faster to use. this new top doesn't have the separate feed tube which is always such a bother when not using one of the slicing or shredding disks. The new top has a simple opening for adding small ingredients while processing, so it is convenient to use. Good idea.

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Cuisinart is about to change the way you think about cooking! Your Custom Pro 11 food processor is designed to do all those time-consuming food prep tasks, like chopping, mincing, mixing, slicing and shredding. Try those dishes you never had time to make, or create whole new gourmet menus! The Cuisinart food processor even has its own dough blade, so be sure to put bread and pizza on the menus. Extra-large feed tube slices whole fruits and vegetables. Includes 4mm slicing disc, shredding disc, chopping / mixing blade, dough blade, and spatula. * 11-cup Lexan work bowl * Stainless steel discs & blade * Extra large tube slices whole fruits and vegetablesEXTRA VALUE PACKAGE * Extra 11-cup work bowl * Stackable disc holder * Flat cover * How-to video

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3/10/2012

Mountain Woods 12"x18" Acacia Wood Cutting Board Review

Mountain Woods 12x18 Acacia Wood Cutting Board
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This cutting board arrived fairly quickly and looks every bit as good (if not better) than the picture. It's thick, and so far (I've had it about a month) shows no sign of warping. Wood isn't showing signs of drying either. Given how great this cutting board looks, my only criticism is that the company didn't include a catalog of all the other stuff they make.

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Protect your counters with our classy Acacia Wood End Grain Cutting Board. This handsome dark, hardwood cutting board adds elegance to your kitchen or your dining table. Your knife will require less sharpening because wooden cutting boards are less dulling.

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3/08/2012

Wrought Iron Shelf Unit for Counter/Desk Review

Wrought Iron Shelf Unit for Counter/Desk
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I purchased for my kitchen. This shelf is very attractive and just the size and look I wanted for my countertop. I would purchase from this company again without hesitation. I got exactly what I wanted and the price was right.

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Our hand wrought iron pieces are made for us in the Lancaster County, PA. Amish community. With classic style and functional design, these versatile pieces blend into most decorating schemes, This is solid iron-not wire. These pieces are finished in Satin Black and work well in any room. This is our new small Baker's Rack or Counter Shelf. It is just over 12 inches wide and 9 3/4 inches front to back. The total height is 15 1/2 inches at the back to the top of the scrolls. This has 2 shelves which are 6 inches apart and measure 11 3/4 inches by 9 1/2 inches. Paper measures 11 by 8 1/2 and fits nicely. This is a great way to display your baskets and organize the kitchen or your desk as well! It also is great in the bath for towels and toiletries.

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3/06/2012

USB-POWERED TRAVEL TOASTER - JOKE GIFT BOX FROM THE ONION Review

USB-POWERED TRAVEL TOASTER - JOKE GIFT BOX FROM THE ONION
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I got this as a gift but it tool over 5 hours to toast my toast, since the battery life on my laptop is only slightly more then two hours, I had to stop to recharge my laptop twice during the toasting.

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Don't be tethered to the kitchen. Take your toast...to go! Now you can take a toaster everywhere you take your laptop. Insert a slice of any bread-white, wheat, even rye-and in 7-9 minutes, you have the kind of perfect toast you could only get from a computer. Winner of the 2006 Gold Floppy Disc Award for Best Cooking Peripheral.No, the products aren't real. But the empty boxes are. Wrap your otherwise forgettable gift in a gift box from The Onion, and watch their faces fall when they realize there is no such thing as a USB-powered travel toaster-just a crappy bric-a-brac inside you waited until the last moment to buy.

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3/05/2012

Rachael Ray Furi FUR868 Gusto-Grip 8-Piece Birchwood Knife Block Set Review

Rachael Ray Furi FUR868 Gusto-Grip 8-Piece Birchwood Knife Block Set
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I am a knife nut. I have many nice knives in my kitchen such as Henckels, Sabatier, Kershaw, Boker Ceramic, and Rachel Ray. I know that most people reach for the knife that they feel is the most comfortable in thier hand. Since I bought these Rachael Ray knives, I have not reached for anything else. They feel great in your hand, and dont slip around in your hand even when wet. They come sharp out of the box. I have had these knives for nearly three months. I love to sharpen knives too. I have not had to sharpen these knives yet. They cut up onions and cut through sausage wrappers very easily, as well as anything else. I cant say enough good things about them.
As with any quality knife, do not wash these knives in the dishwasher. High quality stainless steel knives have a high carbon content. The high carbon stainless steel will rust a little if exposed to moisture and corrosive detergents in the dishwasher. There are lots of knives that don't rust in the dishwasher, and they don't usually hold an edge as well as high carbon stainless steel.

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Rachael Ray GustoGrip 8-Piece Knife Block Set by Furitechnics, USA includes a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch East/West knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch boning knife, a carving fork and the wood block.. New! Füri Guard¿ antimicrobial inhibitors are incorporated directly and permanently into the Gusto-Grip handles during the manufacturing process, giving the handle an added safeguard against microorganisms that can degrade the handle materials over time.Each knife has a solid forged bolster and is tang constructed from one piece of superior German CrMov stainless steel alloy. The handle is pressed into the thick tang and then a stainless steel counterweight is pressed into the tail for perfect balance.

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3/04/2012

Wenger Grand Maitre 4-Piece Cook's Set with Swiss Army Knife Review

Wenger Grand Maitre 4-Piece Cook's Set with Swiss Army Knife
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I am very pleased with this knife set. They are scary sharp, comfortable and safe to grip, and hold an edge.
They are also a very good deal. They are nearly identical to the top rated R.H. Forschner/Victorinox knives, but the Wengers are much harder to find in the U.S. and only sell in sets.
In Europe, these same knives, with bright yellow handles are the top sellers to professional chefs under Wenger's SWIBO brand.
The 3 piece Wenger Grand Maitre and 3 Piece Forschner/Fibrox sets sell for $55-$60 on Amazon, so this 4 piece set with Swiss Army throw in is a deal.
On the down side - while they are tough, they are very light weight/not full tang/stamped not forged. These attributes will effect aesthetics, not use, safety, or reliability. They are not nearly as pretty as my Wusthof knives, and the free SA knife is a small but handy pocket type. The box they come in is not fancy.
Note that the bread and utility knife are both serrated, the paring and chef are smooth blades.
At well under $8 per knife, a full five stars.

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For the aspiring chef, a 4-piece Grand Maitre knife set that includes fine edge and scalloped edge paring knives, scalloped edge multi-purpose knife, chef knife, and a bread knife. Featuring one-piece handles that are injection molded to the tang using Grilon™, a hermetically sealed, fatigue-free, non-slip polyamide that will never deteriorate, is non-porous, and is resistant to high temperatures. Blended steel blades for shine, sharpness, flexibility, corrosion, stain & acid resistance. GWP: Esquire™ Swiss Army Knife featuring a pen blade, patented springless scissors, nail file, nail cleaner, concealed toothpick and tweezers, on a key ring. Gift Boxed.Gift boxed.

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2/28/2012

Toastmaster TT2CTBB 2 Slice Toaster Review

Toastmaster TT2CTBB 2 Slice Toaster
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This is an excellent toaster! It browns evenly... I have no complaints. Toastmaster knows how to make toast!

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Cool touch, wide bagel slots. Automatic adjustable bread slots and safety shutoff. LED power light indicator. Bagel defrost and reheat buttons. Cord storage. Removable crumb tray. Perfect-black/chrome. 8.2" H. x 7.5" W. x 12.2" L. 1 year warranty.

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2/27/2012

Cuisinart BRK-200 Brick Oven Deluxe, Stainless Steel Review

Cuisinart BRK-200 Brick Oven Deluxe, Stainless Steel
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I purchased this beautiful toaster/convection oven to use as a second oven for entertaining/holidays and for everyday use to cook for just the two of us.
First of all, it's darned beautiful to look at. It matches my stainless appliances and looks fabulous on my counter. The controls are very easy to use. It comes with 2 racks (although you're only supposed to use one at a time) and a baking pan/broiler tray. But the best thing is that it comes with a baking stone which sits in one of the racks and the oven itself is lined with baking stone material on either side. The back of the oven has the convection fan. All non-stone surfaces are of nonstick material, which makes it a cinch to clean.
In the month I've had it, I've used this amazing appliance to bake cakes and casseroles, broil shrimp, make pizza, roast tomatoes and chickens and even toast an english muffin! It passed every test with flying colors. The oven is large enough to fit a whole chicken for roasting - and did a great job.
I'd say the weak points are that you have to turn the oven around to get the crumb tray out (a minor inconvenience) and both the crumb tray and the baking pan tend to warp when the oven is hot.
To use the baking stone, you must preheat the oven for at least 30 minutes. Not a problem for me, as I preheated while waiting for my pizza dough to rise. Worked out great.
I'm delighted to give this my highest recommendation.

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Cuisinart brings a classic approach to modern cooking with a revolutionary new countertop Brick Oven.Genuine bricks inside this restaurant - quality oven allow traditional brick-oven cooking in the comfort of home.Industrial styling and four cooking options, including convection bake, make this multifunctional countertop oven a valuable additional to any kitchen. 0.9 cubic feet with brick inserts permanently builtinto the sides of the oven

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2/24/2012

KitchenAid Black 2-Slot Toaster 4-slice Review

KitchenAid Black 2-Slot Toaster 4-slice
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KitchenAid hurts its brand name for each day this product is on the market. Here's the good news: The soft rise feature seems to work well for me; toast is easy to remove. The bagel function works well for bagels and hamburger buns. I have to change the darkness setting for different bread types (sandwich slices, buns, bagels, etc.), but I expect that, so it's ok. The digital setting knob is convenient because you don't have to guesstimate the correct setting. The bad news: The thing won't toast consistently. Almost every day, I wake up and load the toaster with two refrigerated bagels (4 sliced halves). It's always a cold start in the morning. I set it to brown on #6. The results range from moderately overdone to no browning at all. There's no excuse for it. As another reviewer has said, it also doesn't cook very evenly with 1 or 3 slices. Evidently, the radiant heat from the opposite side hits only one edge of the single slice and overcooks just that side. If you stick a single slice in the center of the slot, it gets even worse, because both edges will be overdone, while the center is underdone. I have to turn the toaster down one notch if I plan on running a second batch of toast. The Even-Heat System is bogus. I give this toaster an A for effort and an F for execution.

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KitchenAid's 2-Slot Toaster is cool to the touch and features nine settings including one for heating bagels and one for heating items right out of the freezer. It also has a button for reheating, a button to cancel the operation in process, a lighted control panel, a removable crumb tray for easy cleaning and a wraparound cord for convenient storage. Availablein a modern, all-black color for today's modern kitchens and easily fits up to four slices of bread or two sliced bagels at once in the 2 extra-long, extra-wide slots.

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