Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Pro Mandoline V-4000, 7-Piece Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this as a Christmas gift --one of the best I've ever enjoyed! It is easier, faster and less hassle than my food processor. The first day I got it I used it to slice potatoes for scalloped potatoes and oh my gosh how easy. I find I grab it and go to much more than my electric gadgets (and I admit, I love gadgets...) It's a necessity for what I need lots of--onions (is there a good recipe that does not include onions???) peppers, tomatoes, apples, fennel, etc....it's a wonder on hard fruits and veggies. The clean up is quick, the hand-guard/pusher is easy and actually works, (I've even used this thing with celery!) and the attachments fit and store very well in the rack that's included. (And very safely)
My only complaint is that the plastic seems to stain with carrot or tomato. In the big scheme of things....no biggie.
I love this thing!

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An inexpensive alternative to a professional stainless-steel mandoline, the Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Pro makes it possible to quickly, uniformly, and safely slice and julienne vegetables and fruits. It also shreds cabbage and neatly dices potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. This 7-piece set includes a tough ABS plastic frame, food safety holder, 3 blade inserts, rocket insert holder, and holder base.
For safety, a holder firmly grips food with stainless-steel prongs so fingers are protected from the German surgical-steel blades, and the three inserts accompanying the device lock in position. The inserts act as a guide for slicing against the V-frame's knife that reverses to create slices either 1/4-inch or 1/8-inch thick. It also comes with a thick/thin slice insert that has a "0" position for safe/protected storage. You can perform 9 different cuts with the 3 inserts, including cube, slice, shred and julienne. The rocket insert holder safely stores the two inserts with blades while not in use, and it also functions as a drying rack. Rinse under hot or cold running water immediately after use.

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Nesco American Harvest FD-61P 500 Watt Food Dehydrator Review

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(More customer reviews)This counter-top model is incredibly easy to use. Multiple trays make it possible to dry more than one type of food or herbs at a time. Cleaning is simple, too.

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Now you can save money by making your own jerky, dried fruits, dried vegetables, trail mix and more. It means that you are not buying those foods in-store, with packages that end up in the landfills. That is sustainability and no wonder the powerful Nesco/American Harvest dehydrators are called the "Green" machines. Nesco builds the World's Fastest, Most Even Drying Dehydrators. The NESCO FD-61P 4-tray Food Dehydrator is 500 Watts of drying power and dries foods quickly and evenly with it's patented Converga Flow Drying System. The opaque trays help to block harmful light to retain the vitamins and minerals in the food. Featuring adjustable thermostat ranging from 95-160 degrees that enables the user to dry different food types at the correct tempature. Dry flowers for crafts, herbs and spices for the kitchen, fruits and vegetables for snacks or cooking prep and even make your own jerky with beef, turkey or pork. The top mounted fan and 500 watts of power insure your foods dry in hours, not days with no flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays. The FD-60P is packed with 4 trays, base, one fruit roll sheet and 2 Original Jerky Spice and Cure packets. All components are dishwasher safe except the powerhead. Expandable to 12 trays by purchasing trays LT-2W.

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Nesco FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been researching dehydrators for months and finally decided on this one. I am happy I did. I have dried veggies, fruits, made jerky and fruit leathers so far. It is easy to use, has great recipes and works well. It is nice to be able to give the kids snacks that are not full of sugars and things no one can pronounce. I only wish it had a timer. I will probably use a regular timer and plug it into that.
Pros: *fan not in bottom of unit - allows for more uniform drying
*temperature control
*size - fits nicely on a kitchen counter
*availability of accessories
*ease of use
Cons: *no timer
*no on/off switch - you have to unplug the unit to turn it off

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Dry fruit, vegetables, and jerky in hours instead of days with this 700-watt food dehydrator. The unit's patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even, and nutritious drying. Flavors don't mix, and there's no need to rotate the trays. Its top-mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the heater chamber, and an opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful lights in order to retain more of the food's nutrients and vitamins during the drying process. The unit's adjustable thermostat ranges from 95 to 160 degrees F, providing the flexibility needed to ensure excellent results. Five trays come included, but the unit can be expanded to up to 12 trays (additional trays sold separately) for drying larger quantities at one time. Accessories include two fruit roll sheets, perfect for drying semi-liquids like soups, sauces, and fruit rolls; two Clean-A-Screen flexible screens, which allow for easy drying of small items such as herbs, spices, and potpourri; and three original jerky spice packets for making jerky. A 52-page recipe and instruction book also comes included. With a sleek, contemporary design, the food dehydrator measures approximately 13 by 13 by 10 inches. From the Manufacturer
NESCO/American Harvest - "The Best Food Dehydrators in the World."

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Nesco American Harvest FD-60P 500 Watt Food Dehydrator Review

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(More customer reviews)I really like it, I've had mine for a few years now and got this one for my son. a very good product.

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Now you can save money by making your own jerky, dried fruits, dried vegetables, trail mix and more. It means that you are not buying those foods in-store, with packages that end up in the landfills. That is sustainability and no wonder the powerful Nesco/American Harvest dehydrators are called the "Green" machines. Nesco builds the World's Fastest, Most Even Drying Dehydrators. The NESCO FD-60P 4-tray Food Dehydrator is 500 Watts of drying power and dries foods quickly and evenly with it's patented Converga Flow Drying System. The opaque trays help to block harmful light to retain the vitamins and minerals in the food. Featuring adjustable thermostat ranging from 95-155 degrees that enables the user to dry different food types at the correct tempature. Dry flowers for crafts, herbs and spices for the kitchen, fruits and vegetables for snacks or cooking prep and even make your own jerky with beef, turkey or pork. The top mounted fan and 500 watts of power insure your foods dry in hours, not days with no flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays. The FD-60P is packed with 4 trays, base, one fruit roll sheet and 2 Original Jerky Spice and Cure packets. All components are dishwasher safe except the powerhead. Expandable to 12 trays by purchasing trays LT-2W.

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0.5 Cu. Ft. Digital Convection Toaster Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the DO1289 for a month and overall I am very happy with it. The toaster is gorgeous and does a great job baking. I have cooked fish and steaks and everything has turned out perfectly. The convection fan is not too loud and does its job well. In terms of toasting, the oven is not spectacular, but certainly adequate. Getting a crispy slice of toast takes about 5 minutes. Though it takes a few clicks to do anything on the toaster, the controls and knobs are straightforward and well designed.
I spent a long time analyzing and breaking down the pros and cons of the different top quality toasters so hopefully this review can save you some time. Here are the other toasters I looked at seriously :
Cuisinart TOB-195: Generally well-reviewed, but I could not get past the fact that the toaster does not have automatic shut-off. This is a key safety feature that I was unwilling to sacrifice. The DO1289 does have auto shut-off and turns off after beeping loudly 3 times. In addtion, the Cuisinart's crumb tray comes out the back, which seems totally stupid and impractical.
Krups FBC2: Looked like the perfect toaster, but again a safety feature got in the way. Apparently the Krups model has a poorly constructed door hinge and is prone to exploding. The DO1289's door is very smooth opening and seems well constructed. The Krups' quartz heating would have been nice, but still not worth it. I also suspect that the Delonghi has a little more overhead clearance than the Krups so I can roast a small chicken.
Breville Smart Oven: This oven has almost every feature and is the most powerful and spacious of the bunch, but $250 for a toaster is just absurd. I bought my Delonghi refurbished for $70, so it was no contest.
The Delonghi also has an oven light (which most others do not) and a bright permanently illuminated display--a nice feature at night for seeing the time. One other feature that doesn't get much attention, but was very important to me, is the Delonghi's Durastone enamel interior. This is great because, unlike toasters with traditional nonstick interiors, I can put metal and glass dishes in the oven, as well as aluminum foil (every one of the other aforementioned ovens advises against using glass or foil). Durastone is apparently nonstick so I can only hope that it has fewer chemicals or is safer than traditional nonstick (I would love it if someone knew the answer). Either way, it is a step up from the other high end toasters that I researched.
Based on my comparisons with other toaster ovens, I found that the Delonghi 1289 is the best designed and most practical. The Delonghi's performance is very good, though not spectacular, it has great features and, in my opinion, is the best choice for a high-end toaster oven.
UPDATE: After over a year owning the Delonghi DO-1289, I am still very happy and everything continues to work exactly as it should.

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Multifunction countertop oven has all the full-scale qualities of a conventional oven, yet cooks food 30-40% faster. DeLonghi has raised the standard on energy-efficient, compact cooking. The combination of fan-circulated hot air with Durastone II enamel interior allows superior heat distribution for consistently uniform cooking results. Digital thermostat lets you push a button to select the exact temperature and monitor temperature during the heating process. Interior is large enough to bake 2, 12" pizzas or an entree, plus dessert. Digital control makes cooking a breeze with convenient 2-hour timer and auto shut-off, plus 8 pre-programmed pizza settings to bake fresh or frozen pizza to perfection. Six pre-programmed settings pre-set the time and temperature to toast fresh bread or frozen bread. For discerning tastes, level of toast color can be selected, from 1 to 7. End-of-cycle signal reveals when toast is ready to serve! Bake cookies using the cookie sheets included and easy Smart Cookie function. Dehydrate food utilizing the hot-air fan circulation.The DeLonghi Convection Toaster Oven is the multipurpose oven you'll use daily in your kitchen! Includes removable crumb tray, baking pan/broil tray, 2 wire racks, 2 cookie sheets pizza tray and dehydrator kit. .5 cu. ft. capacity.

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