Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Reviews J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 18-Piece Block Set: Great Inexpensive Investment

I would recommend this J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 18-Piece Block Set. Knives came in sharp. Love the feel and style. I first tried my moms and knew I had to have a set. They are very sharp, and cut so well. The handle is weighted really well and fits in my hand perfectly.
Forged Premio knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. With one-piece hot drop forged construction, knives feature true bolsters.
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I haven't tried the classic or Zwilling styles, but these are an excellent price for the set. Most people don't realize that there's more than a hefty price tag to a fancy knife: maintenance. Yes, even the nicest of knives can't hold an edge forever, and the high level of professional care. For those of you who are home cooks who want to treat themselves to something nice for their kitchen, this is the highest level of cutlery you'll require.

The Real Deal! Reviews Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block

I got this Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set because I read in Shop Smart magazine (put out by Consumer Reports) that they were comparable to Henkel knives and they sure are. Even the scissors are great. The holder is a beautiful caramel color that the picture does not do justice.
Serrated blade performs like a fine-edge knife and never needs to be sharpened. View larger. Chikara 8-Piece Knife Set with Bamboo Block
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After 2 weeks of using this item, I can say that the 8 piece set is enough for someone who cooks a few times a day. The most useful knives that I have found is the 7-inch Santoku and 5-inch utility knife.I am completely satisfied. Like many other reviewers, this was an upgrade from your cheap stamped (cut from one sheet of metal) knives. These are razor sharp and cut through just about anything without effort.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Excellent Price and Quality Reviews Gourmet Settings Strand 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

This Gourmet Settings Strand 20-Piece Flatware Set is spectacular for the price, because they are totally worth way more than what they're being sold for. We first noticed this flatware when one of our favorite restaurants purchased it and began setting the tables with it.
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We remarked how lovely it looked, with modern, clean lines, but that it was also practical and easy to hold in the hand. The flatware is durable as I can dig into ice cream just pulled out of freezer and the spoon with not bending under the pressure.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Waffles Are The Best! Reviews Oster CKSTWFBF21 1-1/2-Inch Thick Belgian Flip Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel

We cooked our waffles everyday with this Oster CKSTWFBF21 1-1/2-Inch Thick Belgian Flip Waffle Maker. Great waffles. It reminds me of the waffles you can make at hotels, which is exactly what I was going for. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. Big and thick.
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I recommend that you try the recipe that is in the book for buttermilk or Belgium waffles...they are really delicious and not that hard to put together. That recipe is surely a keeper. It was the best tasting recipe for buttermilk waffles. We've tried a TV chef's waffle recipe, which was forgettable, in my opinion.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Great Christmas Turkey! Reviews Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer

The Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer is awesome!! Go out and get one you will not be disappointed and your family/friends will be impressed. Hands down, 100 times better than a regular fryer!!!! Way juicier than anything I've ever had out of a regular fryer. It is amazing! It is so easy to use-- we will be using this often.
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Traditional oil frying may take much less time per pound but you have to heat the oil for an hour and then you have several hours of cooling, disposal, and cleaning time remaining. My husband said this is the only we are eating chicken from now on, lol. He even said it's better than KFC! I asked my coworkers one day if any of them had a turkey fryer. One of them got real excited about NOT buying an oil fryer and that I should really buy this "Big Easy" oiless fryer.

WORKS GREAT! Reviews Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator FD-75A

Nesco seems to be the top runner for reasonably priced dehydrators. We decided to get this Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator FD-75A vs the square one because we werent sure how much we'd use it and wanted the cheapest option. I do agree with other viewers that it would be nice to have a timer that shuts it off but I will do as one other reviewer said and that was to buy a timer at Home Depot and plug the dehydrator into that.
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I bought this item as a means to deal with the overabundance of produce coming out of my garden!!! I have dried tomatoes, apples, apricots, peppers, and made a ton of venison jerky using this Nesco Food Dehydrator FD-75A machine. I also purchased the extra "layers" enabling me to be more efficient and do even more drying in the same amount of time.

Love this fryer!! Reviews Masterbuilt 23011014 Butterball Indoor Gen III Electric Fryer Cooker Large Capacity 2013 Model

You want a fried turkey but can't stand the grease, this litle Masterbuilt 23011014 Butterball Indoor Gen III Electric Fryer Cooker Large Capacity is for you. The first thing I cooked when I got ot out of the box was a big ol chicken. We were skeptical but this was the best and juiciest turkey we have ever had. We fixed an 14 lb test turkey and it was gone in 2 days (just two of us, and I usually don't like turkey).
This Masterbuilt 23011014 Butterball Indoor Gen III Electric Fryer Cooker Large Capacity 2013 Model  is super. I am a veteran turkey fryer - over 16 years.
 I did nothing to the turkey except dry it thoroughly with paper towels and bind the wings next to the breast with a silicone band. We were very pleased with the outcome. The turkey cooked in exactly 100 minutes, and it was moist, juicy and delicious. On Thanksgiving, I roasted a 12-lb. Butterball turkey and everyone raved. 10 min per pound with a quik rub of olive oil and roasted garlic seasoning and man was it good.