Haier HPG1400BSS Professional Panini Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this grill at our local grocery store on special. I've wanted a panini maker for a long time and researched the one's out there. Either I rejected them because of the reviews or they didn't have all the features I wanted and the price was high.
The Haier 1400BSS doesn't have all the bells and whistles I wanted (removeable plates, interchangeable plates, temp control on both sides, etc.), but it does grill evenly on both sides and makes wonderful sandwiches. For the price, this is an excellent grill. I'll use it until it dies and keep saving for a professional model.
This unit does have the floating head (top), floating hinge lock, temperature dial, power and ready to cook lights, a drip tray that attaches (great), and a cleaning tool. It DID NOT come with any recipes.
The panini grill has a slight grill incline so the fats and juices run off. It can be used for cooking meats and veggies too. It's real easy to clean. Make sure you use cooking spray before making a sandwich and clean between uses.
I find that cleaning the unit just after making a sandwich, when the grill is still hot, is the easiest. Just use a damp sponge and run it up and down the grill on both sides. Then take a wet paper towel and go over it. BE CAREFUL the plates are real hot.
I've had mine for a week now and have used it 6 out of 7 days. Some days I've used it twice. LOVE IT. Takes a bit to get use to where the temp knob needs to be but with a little practice, you'll find the right spot. I put mine 3/4 of the way and it works like a charm. Haven't tried meat or veggies yet so those might differ.
The only non-positive things I can say about the grill is I think the floating head could be hinged more centered. The instruction book could give tips and suggestions too plus some RECIPES.
Hope you get one. I'm picking some up for Christmas presents. Happy Grilling.

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Make healthy, delicious hot sandwiches in this professional panini grill. The small appliance features a non-stick grilling surface for effortless food release, plus a floating-hinge top plate that adjusts to accommodate both thick and thin sandwiches. For best results, use thick, crusty breads such as Italian, French, or focaccia. The unit can also be used to grill vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish. Its temperature dial offers variable heat control, from minimum to maximum, for grilling to match individual preferences, while a red "power on" indicator light and a green "read-to-cook" light provide added convenience. Accessories include a pull-out grease tray and a contoured cleaning tool. All parts should be washed carefully by hand and dried thoroughly. The UL-approved 1400-watt panini grill measures 35-1/2 by 34-1/2 by 13-2/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Dr. Weil's Healthy Kitchen 9816 1000-Watt 2-Speed Professional Juicer Review

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(More customer reviews)Firstly, I have had no mechanical issues with my juicer and use it about every day. I use beets, carrots, apples, oranges and all get turned into delicious juice! I almost never have to use the high setting and find the motor to be very powerful and find it very easy to clean, dis-assemble. The only minor gripe would be that the pulp can sometimes collect at the top of the resevoir. I like that it feels very stable, is very solid and has suction cups to hold it in place. It is very powerful, makes great juice and I'm all the healthier for it!

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From The Healthy Kitchen line developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, this powerful 800-watt juice extractor produces healthy great-tasting juice in no time. Its extra-wide feed tube makes cutting most fruits and vegetables unnecessary. Using the molded plastic pusher, simply push whole fruits and vegetables down the feed tube and into the stainless-steel micro-mesh filter basket with the circular fine-tooth blade. Set the speed control to the low setting for soft fruits and vegetables or to the high speed for firmer produce. After extracting juice the first time, the machine's auto-feed function extracts additional juice a second time around for 15-percent more juice extraction--up to 82 percent for apples. The unit provides a 40-ounce plastic cup that fits under the spout for catching juice during processing. Other highlights include auto-pulp ejection, a large sturdy plastic container for collecting pulp, a heavy-gauge plastic lid that fits over the filter basket and pulp container, and a heavy-duty locking metal arm for safety. A Harvard-graduate, Andrew Weil, MD has devoted over 30 years to providing a unique approach to health care, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Manufactured by Spring Switzerland, the juice extractor measures 15 by 10 by 18 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. A two-sided soft bristle brush for cleaning and an instruction book with recipes come included.

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Lenox Federal Platinum Bone China Serving Bowl Review

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(More customer reviews)We have just acquired this pattern with service for 12 including dessert plates, soup bowls and several serving pieces. Not one out of 150+ pieces we ordered or were given as gifts have any flaws. This is an elegant pattern and I look forward to many holiday dinners and other special occasions with this pattern. And it is dishwasher safe! This bowl has a slightly larger capacity than the oval vegetable bowl.

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A versatile, essential serving piece for special occasions or everyday dining, this round bowl is shapely and elegant in design. Crafted of fine bone china and richly accented with platinum, it will make an elegant addition to your Federal Platinum dinnerware.

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George Foreman RC0995P 20-Cup Smart Kitchen Multicooker with Intelli-Probe Digital Controls Review

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(More customer reviews)George Foreman is known for marketing functional and convenient products that help people prepare healthy meals. This product is no exception.
This product is basically a large rice/grain, vegetable, and meat cooker. It took me a little while to figure out what to use it for, and the manual wasn't much help. The main unit of the cooker is a big, non-stick pot. It comes with a steaming tray that fits inside the main unit. The product also includes a lid, measuring cup, serving paddle, plastic base, and a digital control unit that plugs into the wall.
Here is how it works. To begin, you pan fry whatever needs fried, such as meat. There are a variety of temperature settings, from warm (180 degrees) to sear (close to 500 degrees). After the frying is done, you add water, rice, and whatever other ingredients you need for the recipe. Then you set the unit to cook the mix. There are "brown rice," "other rice," and "steam" settings.
My wife and I decided to test the unit by making a barley and ground turkey goulash dish she found online. We started by frying the ground turkey, which cooked quickly and evenly. We then added water, onions, tomato paste, garlic, barley, and spices, chose the "brown rice" setting (the closest approximation to barley), and in no time we had a delicious meal. I was very impressed with the results, so we tried another dish. For this dish, we began by cooking brown rice, millet, and amaranth in the main unit, and then we placed flounder and vegetables in the steam tray, which sat atop the cooking grains. Everything turned out great! The fish was moist and evenly cooked, and the grains and vegetables were cooked perfectly. Both meals cooked pretty quickly, and cleaning the unit was easy.

My wife and I had the following concerns about this product:
- The manual is not very helpful. It contains no recipes or practical cooking tips. Initially, we were even a little confused about what the cooker actually did. We managed to find one demonstration video online, but otherwise, we ended up using recipes meant for rice cookers made by other companies.
- The main unit gets pretty hot. I wouldn't recommend touching the outside of it while it is cooking!
- Even though there is a timer on the control unit, it doesn't seem to function while cooking rice. It just says "on." The unit knows when to stop, but we had no idea when our dinner would be ready. The timer can be set on "steam" mode.
- I have health concerns about the non-stick coating. Dupont is phasing out the use of PFOA (the problematic chemical in Teflon and similar products), but I couldn't find any information about the coating used in George Foreman products. I called customer service, and asked if the coating contained PFOA. The representative couldn't find the answer and said someone *might* call me back, but if not, to call them back. I felt blown off, but if I get an answer, I'll update the review.
Overall, this is a nice rice and grain cooker, that will help busy people prepare convenient, healthy, quick, and delicious meals. The possibility of PFOA residue in the non-stick coating will limit our regular use of the product, but we will still use it.

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Go beyond just rice to cook a variety of healthy one-pot meals, stews, sauces and more for the whole family in a 20-cup multicooker. George Tough nonstick coating lets you cook without oil or butter, while a removable steam basket and adjustable steam vent let you steam vegetables and fish in the same dish for healthy one-pot meals in a snap. Intelli-Probe digital controls feature rice-specific settings for easy programming, plus an exclusive one-touch sear function that's the only of its kind in the market. All this, plus an elegant removable pan that lets you go from the kitchen to the table without a need for extra serving dishes.

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Mikasa "Swirl" Cereal Bowl Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a lovely bowl. The very slightly oval shape, not at all pronounced, make it even more attractive. It turned out to be an inch too big for our purpose--we are trying to replace individual salad bowls, so we have given it as a Christmas present filled with local pistachios, etc.

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Mikasa's Swirl Tan is the latest color of the very popular Swirl stoneware collection; the tan color stands on its own, or can be mixed and matched with either the white or black versions.The "pottery wheel" feel of each piece gives a rustic look to your table, and the contrasting matte and gloss glazes on each piece makes for a varied looking setting.

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Chantal Stainless 3-1/2 Quart Steamer Insert/Colander Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this colander because it fits the Chantal pot I have. It's quite big for my purposes, but the little feet on the bottom are handy and I like the general design. It's perfect for people who cook pasta or vegetables in large volumes.

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Chantal Stainless Steel accessories make cooking with Chantal Cookware even easier.

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Dr. Weil 9812 The Healthy Kitchen 5-Cup Multi-Use Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)I had bought the Dr. Weil Stainless Steel rice cooker thinking it was all stainless steel including the cooking pot. I specifically did not want a teflon or non-stick cooking pot and that is exactly what this product has. I am really surpised that Dr. Weil would sell a product with a non-stick surface as this surface is known as a carcinogin and he is known as a health minded professional. I have returned this rice cooker and bought the Miracle stainless steel rice cooker with stainless steel cooking pot.

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From The Healthy Kitchen line developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, this unique multi-use 5-cup rice cooker features smart technology that self adjusts during cooking to ensure perfect results for all types of white, brown, and quick rice, which includes jasmine, basmati, and sushi. The appliance also works great for cooking dried beans and grains, a large batch of chili or stew, or steaming vegetables thanks to the included steamer basket. In addition, it provides a user-friendly digital control panel and display with a handy delayed timer so that rice or vegetable soup can be ready and waiting after a long day at the office. The unit's reheat function easily reheats leftover rice and other foods, while its keep-warm function maintains an ideal serving temperature without over cooking. Other highlights include a stay-cool lid and handle, a lid-release button, two side handles for convenient transport, a spatula holder, a condensation collector, and a brushed stainless-steel exterior. Accessories include a measuring cup, a spatula, and an instruction book with delicious recipes, including one for rice pudding. A Harvard-graduate, Andrew Weil, MD has devoted over 30 years to providing a unique approach to health care, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Manufactured by Spring Switzerland, the rice cooker measures 9-1/2 by 7-4/5 by 9-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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