9/04/2011

Furi Tech Edge 2 Tri-Fingers Professional Sharpening System Review

Furi Tech Edge 2 Tri-Fingers Professional Sharpening System
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Easy to use, and it really does sharpen knives properly. A really beautiful piece of design--the curved sharpening surfaces give the proper angle without any particular skill from the user.

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Furi Tech Edge 2 Tri-Fingers 3-Stage Sharpening System is designed by chefs and engineers for working chefs and home cooks who love quality knives.

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KitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand Mixers Review

KitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand Mixers
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Given all the concerns about e-coli and mad cow, we decided last year to start grinding our own beef and lamb. This grinder does the job perfectly. We grind right into the short round Ziplock boxes (about a hamburger's worth), which go into the basement freezer, and then we turn out the frozen "hockey pucks" onto a plate to defrost in the microwave, or right into the pot for bolognese sauce or sloppy joes. ("Honey, would you bring me up a couple of hockey pucks for dinner?)
Assembly is easy and cleanup is easy (put a slice of bread through after the meat to make it even easier, or grind up an onion if you're making meatloaf anyway). The knife and both plates store inside the screw cap, so I don't worry about losing them (though KitchenAid sells replacements, as does goodmans-dot-net). The grinder even comes with a handy wrench-thingy to help take it apart if it tightens up.
The knife and plates are not stainless (which wouldn't hold an edge), so you do have to dry them off right after washing, but I put everything, including the wooden stomper, right in the dishwasher, and after more than a year nothing has had a problem.
[...] - this isn't an industrial tool! You can't set the mixer speed above three or four when grinding (less if the meat is gristly), and you've got to cut up the meat small enough to fit in the feed tube (the instructions say one-inch cubes, but long strips work too). Treat this right and it will return the favor.
About the only thing that would make this more perfect is a cylindrical brush to clean out the horizontal and vertical shafts, since the dishwasher spray can't really completely reach both, and the horizontal shaft has a screw thread that tends to catch crud (Right now I'm using a folded sponge, and the abovementioned bread slice).

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Need bread crumbs? Or perhaps you like making your own lamb, chicken or pork burgers, or sausages? Then again maybe you make baby food at home to avoid artificial ingredients? For all of these tasks you can enlist the help of your powerful KitchenAid stand mixer thanks to this fabulous attachment.

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9/03/2011

Nordic Ware Original Bundt Mixes Review

Nordic Ware Original Bundt Mixes
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I bought the cake mixes when I bought the Nordic Ware bundt cake pans. The Caramel Apple spice is the new family favorite. Adding real apples is what puts it over the top. The Chocolate Decadance is another family favorite. Highly recommend these mixes. Worth every penney.

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Each of NordicWares's outstanding gourmet Bundt Cake Mixes was inspired by a favorite homemade recipe from their extensive collection.Chocolate Decadence Bundt is a velvety smooth, dense chocolate cake that melts in your mouth with each delicious bite. A must for the true chocolate connoisseur.Formulated from the finest natural ingredients by an AIB certified blender, these extra rich, extra moist cakes are trans-fat free.These extra large mixes ensure tall, elegant, full-height cakes in any NordicWare Bundt pan.

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Blendtec - The Kitchen Mill by KTEC - Electric Grain Grinder - Grinds Wheat, Barley, Rye, Rice & All Grains - 6 Year Warranty Review

Blendtec - The Kitchen Mill by KTEC - Electric Grain Grinder - Grinds Wheat, Barley, Rye, Rice and All Grains - 6 Year Warranty
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This machine is generally very good. The grinding mechanism itself is excellent. The problem is that the plastic container for the flour lets ground flour escape, i.e. the clipping mechanism and the sealing material are flimsy, and even when you press down firmly while grinding, ground "powder" shoots out the side, which makes a mess. Also, for some odd reason, the cord comes out of the top instead of the side, which gets in the way. Nevertheless, we still use this regularly, and there is no replacement for bread made from freshly ground grain.

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We love this grain mill! It is a super durable and inexpensive option compared to other electric grain mills. Discover the great taste of freshly milled grains. We sell this mill, but we also use it! We use it to make delicious fresh baked multi-grain bread and ezekiel bread. The taste of freshly milled whole grain bread can't be replicated with any store-bought or processed flour.
Mills all grainswhole wheat, rye, oats, rice, buckwheat, millet, corn, soybeans, barley, triticale, spelt, lentils, beans, chickpeas & more. You will be delighted with the results. The Kitchen Mill was not designed to grind spices, sugar, high oil content seeds (sunflower, sesame, flax, etc..) nuts, coffee, dried fruits and the like. Makes flour from fine to coarse. The coarsest setting makes flour about as coarse as cornmeal. It does not do cracked grains.
Healthier flourWhole grain flour is healthier than processed store-bought four that is generally milled from the endosperm of the grain, which contains mostly starch and a little protein. Whole grains contain natural fiber. Diets containing adequate amounts of fiber help you stay slim and avoid many of the diseases caused by fiber deficiency.
A great additon to food storageHaving whole grains in your food storage doesn't make much sense without a reliable way to convert that grain into nutritious usable flour. The Kitchen Mill is the perfect compliment to stored grains.
A quality investmentThe Kitchen MillTM is made of the highest quality materials. The heart of the mill is a patented, stainless steel, MicroneticTM milling chamber. The mill is the most advanced way to mill grain. It has all the advantages of the old stone mills but none of their problems. There's no gum¬ming, jamming or glazing. Your Kitchen MillTM will not overheat. Each mill uses a 1.8 peak horsepower, 120 volt motor. It is permanently lubricated and will provide years of trouble-free service.

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Bagel Biter - The Original Bagel Guillotine Slicer Review

Bagel Biter - The Original Bagel Guillotine Slicer
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This is a cool product, saves a lot of time, fun and quick. It would be perfect if the section the holds the bagel could be adjusted, not all bagels are the same thickness, some of my bagels barely fit into the hold or it was difficult to cut the bagel perfectly in half--meaning 1/2 the bagel in a toaster oven is chrispy and the other lightly done. Overall, I'm pleased with this product.

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Slice Your Bagel Safely With Ease! The BAGEL GUILLOTINE is the Fast, Safe and Easy way to slice bagels. Cuts sustained while cutting bagels are one of the major reasons for Emergency Room visits. The BAGEL GUILLOTINE has a cradle that holds the bagel while two clear acrylic safety shields keep fingers away from the patented bagel piercing blade. Slicing a bagel is fast (people are known to have sliced as many as 24 bagels in a minute) and easy. Just lift the handle (which includes the blade and safety shields). Place a bagel in the cradle. Place the blade handle unit over the cradle and push down with a rapid motion. Voila! Remove the perfectly sliced bagel. XYLAN® coated blade for smooth slicing and durability. The BAGEL GUILLOTINE will slice one-handed and has received the AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING-SILVER AWARD. It doesn't get any faster, safer or easier.

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KTEC Kitchen Mill - Grain and Flour Mill (K-Tec) Review

KTEC Kitchen Mill - Grain and Flour Mill (K-Tec)
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This is a decent affordable electric mill. It has a large capacity reservoir and a dial for variable grinds of flours. You can pour about 2-3 cups of wheat berries in the hopper at a time, and add more as the grains flow through the grinder. I usually make about 6 cups of flour at a time, and the process takes about 5 minutes. I've made oat flour by simply putting rolled oats through the hopper, and corn meal using corn kernels. Corn kernels don't flow as well through the hopper, though. They need to be trickled in a bit more slowly so that they stay below the level of the intake hole at the bottom of the hopper. Flour coming out of the mill feels warm to the touch, but I have no idea if the temperature is high enough to decrease nutrients. In any case, once you get used to having fresh flour whenever you want, you can never go back, because store-bought flour tastes very flat and stale.
Cleaning the mill is relatively easy. All that is required is to pull out the foam filter and shake the flour out it, take off a plastic cup from inside the reservoir and shake it out, and wipe the reservoir clean. The internal parts of the mill require no cleaning (they're billed as self-cleaning).
The only problems I've had with the mill in 3 years of at least weekly use are with noise and the plastic latches. This is a very noisy appliance, and earplugs are a must if you will be in the same room while it is operating. The weak spot in the mill are the plastic latches that hold the top motor/hopper assembly to the reservoir. Since there is no other handle or place to grip the heavy top, one naturally pulls on the side latches to lift the motor off the reservoir, and this makes the side latches crack. After the latches crack, there is no firm seal between the top and reservoir, so a haze of flour can puff out the sides while the mill is operating. That doesn't result in a significant loss of flour, but it can cover nearby surfaces with flour dust. Still, for the price and convenience, this is a great addition to any kitchen.

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KTec Grain Mill - Kitchen Mill and Wheat Grinder Features & SpecificationsThe KTec (K-Tec) Kicthen Mill provides a quality grain / flour mill at an affordable price The K-TEC Kitchen Mill is a high-speed stoneless flour mill which uses computer-balanced stainless steel blades, this machine will process all types of grains without killing nutrients and flavor caused by high heat. Flour texture is adjustable from coarse to very fine which is a nice feature to have.Why no stones?Stones cause trouble like gumming up, cracking chipping or glazing.They can leave your flour gritty and stones are very hard to clean which can then create a great area for bacteria to build up.This unit is made of quality parts and is virtually indestructible.Made of high impact Lexan plastic this unit will stand the test of timeHow does this make flour?The milling chamber has two stainless steel parts with rows of stainless steel teeth.These spin within each other at a very high centrifugal force speed.These teeth 'burst' the grain into tasty flour!Features:Made of high impact GE LexanEasy to use and clean (comes fully assembled)Grinds one and a half pounds of wheat a minutes!Grinds rice, soybeans, popcorn, beans and any legumeSelf-Cleaning milling chamberPermanently lubricated milling chamberLightweightStoneless millingPan holds 24 cupsChoose from 5 different texture settingsSpecifications:ModelK-Tec Kitchen MillOutput Capacity24 CupsInput Hopper Capacity8 CupsWarranty5 Years - Lifetime on HeadsWattage1250 WattsWeight8 LbsDimensionsLength:9"Width:7.5"Height:11"

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9/02/2011

Trudeau Gourmet Provence Cheese Baker, Set of 3-Pieces Review

Trudeau Gourmet Provence Cheese Baker, Set of 3-Pieces
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The item was packed very poorly and arrived broken. My review is a suggestion---don't be so cheap in your packing!

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Make any night a special occasion with the Gourmet Cheese Baker Set. Set includes a stoneware cheese plate with handle, a stoneware top cover with small holes and a large bladed stainless steel spreader. Make cheese by placing cheese on base, cover with lidwhich has holes to better retain food flavor while bakingbake, spread cheese on bread, pita or crackers and serve. It's that easy. You'll be pleased with the ease of use and your guests will be amazed with your culinary ingenuity and prowess. Simple traditional design goes well with any décor. By Trudeaua company that develops visionary products. Add an exciting flavor to your day, with Trudeau. Style eloquence, innovation Trudeauletting you savor life's little moments.

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