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5/13/2012

Samson 6 in 1 Electric Wheatgrass Juicer Review

Samson 6 in 1 Electric Wheatgrass Juicer
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This is a nice product - it's heavier & larger than I would have expected, but it is simple to use.
It juices pretty much everything, and the pulp that is left over is really quite dry - more so than a lot of the centrifugal juicers I have used.
I went for this model over some of the others because I wanted something that was a little more multipurpose. So far I have made several batches of pasta with it - really rather good too!
Cleaning is straightforward, there's not that many nooks & crannies to get worked up about, the screen cleans easily with any soft brush, the toothbrush supplied is good enough.
In all there's the outer housing for the auger, the auger itself, the screen and the end cap & nozzle. These parts have all made it through the dishwasher - the screen is the only piece you really need to do by hand... the other bits all seem to come perfectly clean with a good rinse in hot water (after juicing, anyway).
The auger does it's job nicely, the motor seems to be suitably powerful.
About as loud as a regular food processor.
The only thing I would say is that perhaps the buttons should be sealed.
The instruction manual is simplistic, but there are a wealth of recipes available elsewhere.

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Samson 6 in 1 Electric Wheatgrass Juicer can extract healthy juices from carrots, celery, parsley, spinach, wheatgrass, apple, orange, kale, cucumber, ginger, sprouts, and many other leafy greens. It can also extract juices from aloe and pine leaves which no other existing juicers on the market have ever done before. Fruit Juicer The low-speed screw prevents natural flavors and high nutritional contents from being destroyed.Seasoning Mincer/Chopper: SAMSON chops and minces seasonings such as garlic, scallion, onion, red pepper, ginger, radish, and many others without destroying their natural flavor and nutrition. Meat/Fish Mincer: SAMSON can mince all kinds of meat and fish together with chopped seasonings such as garlic, pepper, and onion to easily prepare for a delicious meal.Food Mill: SAMSON can be used to make bread sticks, cookies, and pasta from steamed rice. And noodles too!In addition, the extractor is easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble for more use. It only takes 15 seconds!

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3/12/2012

Cuisinart Food Chopper, Black Review

Cuisinart Food Chopper, Black
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This is the worst piece I own by Cuisinart. I generally like their products but this thing stinks. My girlfriend bought me this for X-Mas (after I picked it out!). Let me say that I would give it negative stars if possible. I now have to waste time and fuel to drive it back to the store to recuperate the cost. The thing fell apart after 1/8 of an onion--which is, btw, all the space this thing has to chop. Was not sharp enough to cut through the tougher, outer onion layer. P-l-e-a-s-e! I took it all the way apart to see what could possibly "jam" a manual food chopper. I noticed that the blade piece unscrewed from the hand piece. No problem, right? Wrong, wrong! The pieces would not stay together. Needless to say that it almost ruined X-Mas once my girlfriend had to go digging through the trash for the receipt . . .

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The Cuisinart Black Food Chopper is perfect for chopping potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, nuts, etc.Includes cover to convert chopper chamber to a storage container,The rotating stainless steel bladesdisassemble for easy cleaning.The product is dishwasher safe and has a 5 year limited warranty .

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2/26/2012

World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer Review

World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer
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For the money this is not a bad spiral slicer considering some list for over 100 dollars. The real sticking point is the fixed forward axle for whatever you are slicing. It consists of a round hollow cutting edge with an approximate 3/8 opening. This simply means whatever you are slicing will lose a 3/8 cylinder from its center. This is accepatable with Cucumbers and Zuchini but does not leave much when slicing Carrots, Raddishes or any other small diameter veggies.
I would not recommend this if you intend to use it for these smaller veggies but for potatoes, Apples and the like it is OK.

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Great for making fancy spiral vegetable garnishes for salads as well as making curly fries from potatoes, the easy-to-use World Cuisine Tri-Blade Spiral Vegetable Slicer is made of durable plastic and comes with three sets of interchangeable blades. Just place your fruit or vegetable onto the prongs and turn the while pushing base toward the blade to make continuous spiral strands. It includes three sets of blades: one with 1/8-inch spacing, one with 1/4-inch spacing, and one straight blade for ribbon cuts or curly, ribbon-like slices. It measures 12 by 10 by 6 inches (LxWxH) and is dishwasher safe. Backed by a 1-year warranty.

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12/24/2011

Kuchenprofi 18/10 Stainless Steel Food Mill Review

Kuchenprofi 18/10 Stainless Steel Food Mill
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Construction and finish quality is first rate. This
food mill is easy to use and to clean. It does just
what it's supposed to do, and I believe it'll outlive
me!

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Founded in Solingen Germany by Artur Schmitz in 1923, the story of Kuchenprofi is one of dilligence, innovation and refinement. Early on, Kuchenprofi realized the need for affordable functional tools that make the kitchen more efficient and more enjoyable. The name of Kuchenprofi reflects strength, quality and functionality demanded by chefs around the world. Kuchenprofi made for professionals, now available to anyone passionate about cooking. Long before there were electric food processors, the Food Mill reigned supreme. Kuchenprofi's classic continues to please demanding chefs, turning out velvety purees, lump-free mashed potatoes, silken sauces and more. Perforated bottom traps seeds, stems and skins for fabulous apple sauce! Crafted of 18/10 stainless steel with easy-turning hand crank. Includes 3 Dishwasher safe. 8-inch diameter.

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12/08/2011

Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender, Chopper and Ice Crusher: More Powerful & 2X Faster- Recipe Book Included Review

Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender, Chopper and Ice Crusher: More Powerful and 2X Faster- Recipe Book Included
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I have Ninja, which I love. My daughter in law borrowed in last summer to help in her salsa production. She loved it too, so I got her one for Christmas.

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Rule the kitchen with Ninja. When it comes to battles with food, the Ninja food processor is always victorious, packing a high-powered interchangeable motor head that works with a 16 ounce bowl, 40 ounce pitcher and 48 ounce pitcher for compatibility with every recipe. Simply add ingredients, choose your container and pulse for precision results that wow. 1-year limited warranty. Model QB1004.

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8/30/2011

KitchenAid KHM5DH 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, White Review

KitchenAid KHM5DH 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, White
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Prior to buying this hand mixer, I always seemed to end up cooking in qalley type kitchens, without the counter space or storage for a stand mixer. Plus I seemed to burn up the motors on any hand mixer I ever bought. I thought I simply asked unfair performance from hand mixers. About the time I burned up the motor in my third hand mixer I saw an ad in a cooking magazine for the then new to the market KitchenAid hand mixer.
So I went out and checked it out. Here are the reasons I bought this hand mixer: a) it was made by KitchenAid; b) it looked like it was easy to clean; c) When compared to the more expensive model with additional speeds, I thought the five speeds would meet my needs; d) It had a "nice feel" to it - it was light weight yet seemed substantial, and well built and well designed.
I have used this mixer ever since, I think it's been about four years (maybe longer), and it has always lived up to my expectations. The five speed model when I bought mine did not come with a dough hook attachment, so I cannot speak to its ability to handle yeast dough; however, it has unfailingly whipped and mixed every concoction I've put it in without any signs of strain. It is easy to clean with its seamless design, as the editorial points out. I enjoy using this mixer, and highly recommend this mixer as a very well designed basic, efficient, and reliable hand mixer.

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KItchenAid KHM5DHWH Easy-to-use 5 speed control. Powerful enough to mix double batches of cookie dough. Beater ejector button (oversized). Comfortable ergonomically. Electronic mixing sensor. Rounded power cord. Protected air vents. Heel rest. Stainless steel turbo beaters. Stainless steel dough hooks. One slow stir speed.

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7/15/2011

Saeco 1167 50-Ounce Electric Water Kettle Review

Saeco 1167 50-Ounce Electric Water Kettle
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This is the best kitchen gadget ever (well, maybe my new fridge is as cool as that, but it costs 20 times more, so it does not count).
My god, this thing is awesome!
It actually changes the color as it heats! Yes, I know that product description says that, but reading about it is one thing; actually seeing is another. This is just sick.
It has a built-in digital thermometer!
Now when I am desperately waiting for the kettle to heat up, not only I can see the whole thing lit up and change the color like a Christmas tree, I can also watch the thermometer counting the degrees.
The best kettle a geek can have.
Oh BTW, the tea tastes fine, it heats up pretty fast, etc, etc.
PS: Too bad it does not have a wi-fi module with SNMP on it; but next model surely will.

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No more waiting for the water to boil on the stovetop. The Saeco 50-Ounce electric water kettle will quickly heat the water to your desired temperature with three preset warming temperatures from 100F to 200F. The easy to read display panel built directly into the handle makes setting the temperature easy. The kettle also comes with two heating options. Bring water to a rolling boil using conventional heating or use the keep warm mode to heat up and hold water at a specific temperature for up to 2 hours. The 360-degree rotational power base with internal cord storage is perfect for the right or left handed user. What makes this kettle even more appealing is the large 50-Ounce carafe that is made of sturdy plastic and stainless steel. The carafe has multi-colored backlight to indicate the temperature range from low, medium and high. For added safety there is a triple protection switch that will shut off the unit.

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7/03/2011

Hamilton Beach 62650 6-Speed Classic Hand Mixer, Silver Review

Hamilton Beach 62650 6-Speed Classic Hand Mixer, Silver
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I don't own a stand mixer, and until just recently, I relied mostly on my housemate's hand mixer. However, due to the fast approaching holiday baking season, I decided to get a hand mixer of my own. I like the Hamilton Beach line of hand mixers since they are cheap, and, from my experience with my housemate's hand mixer, they can stand up well to light/medium mixing jobs (about 3 years so far). I especially like the snap-on case in which to store all the attachments. I had the opportunity to get one of the name brand Kitchen Aid / Cuisinart hand mixers earlier this year, but I had gotten so used to the practicality of the attached storage case that I passed on buying the name brand ones.
I prefer my housemate's hand mixer for the cord storage, since I can wrap the power cord around the hidden compartment at one end, whereas with this one, the cord is just stuffed into the snap-on storage case, along with all the beaters. I also dislike the "traditional beater" with the center post that this mixer comes with, but my housemate's comes with the "twisted wire" beater than doesn't have the center post down through the middle. Also, the snap-on storage case is harder to remove for this mixer compared to my housemate's. However, the case is gradually getting easier to put on and take off, so hopefully it will eventually reach a state where the case is easy on, easy off.
So far, my housemate and I have used either this mixer, or the Hamilton Beach 62676 Performance Plus mixer for: whipped cream, whipped egg whites, banana bread, muffins and other quick breads, cupcakes, boxed cake mixes, cakes from scratch, frosting, brownies, soft cookie doughs, etc. This mixer is definitely not for mixing bread doughs or stiffer cookie doughs. For many cookie doughs, you just need to fold in by hand ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts after mixing the base dough, so this hasn't really been a problem yet for me.
The main drawback with this hand mixer is that the front ventilation slashes on the mixer body can get lightly dusted or splashed with whatever you are mixing, but I've yet to see/use a hand mixer that doesn't suffer from this problem.
I recommend this mixer as a practical solution for light to medium mixing jobs, although I'd rate the Hamilton Beach 62676 Performance Plus mixer as slightly better, due to the wrap-around hidden cord compartment, and the fact that its main beaters do not have the center post down through the middle. For tougher jobs, though, more expensive hand mixers may be necessary, but so far, the Hamilton Beach 62650 6-Speed Classic Hand Mixer, Silver has done a good job of every mixing task I've thrown at it.

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Hamilton Beach hand mixers are powerful and are designed with a focus on versatility and ergonomics. Features convenient snap-on storage cases, which keep attachments together so you don't have to search for them each time you need to mix. Hamilton Beach hand mixers have handles that are designed for control and comfort, and the unique Bowl Rest feature allows the mixer to sit on the edge of the bowl to eliminate messy drips. A special QuickBurst button provides a quick boost of power and can be used for tough tasks at any speed. Features Include: Snap-on storage case 290 Watts peak power makes mixing easy Convenient mixing features including QuickBurst button and Bowl RestVersatile attachment set includes traditional beaters, wire beaters and whiskBrushed stainless steel housing

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5/15/2011

Cuisinart WM-PZ2 Pizzelle Press Review

Cuisinart WM-PZ2 Pizzelle Press
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This is exactly what I was looking for. It works great and I was making perfect pizzelles in no time at all. I pulled it out of the box, mixed up some batter with the including instruction book and I had pizzelles! They tasted great! The iron heated up quickly and held the temperature constant throughout. The instruction book has recipes for regular vanilla pizzelles and anise ones as well as a chocolate version and another fancier one. I only tried the basic one so far because that what we like but the recipe is easy to follow. I just dumped all the ingredients together and a baking I was. This product was everything I expected and more. You can only make 2 at a time but they go so quickly I had dozens made in no time at all. I was worried when I bought this since it was the cheapest one Amazon had but I didn't want to spend the extra money and I'm glad I didn't. This is a really great product and I can't think of anything I didn't like about it.

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WM-PZ2 Features: -Pizelle press. -Dual indicator lights provide easy operation. -Bakes two thin, crisp 4'' pizelle. -Five setting browning control. -Red and green ready to bake/eat indicator lights. -Non-stick baking plates. -Lock down lid. -Brushed stainless steel housing. -Rubber feet keep unit steady without marking countertop. -Includes measuring spoon, rolling dowel and recipe book.

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5/05/2011

Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer Review

Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer
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I own the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Handheld Mixer since early April 2009 and I am quiet happy with it thus far. In all fairness, this is my second handheld mixer and my previous mixer (Proctor Silex 62535 Bowl Rest 5-Speed Mixer, White) was a very weak mixer, which simply did not have the power to mix any semi-thick dough. This Cuisinart mixer has significantly more power (220 Watts) and has little trouble mixing most dough, excluding bread dough of course. This mixer has an automatic feedback mechanism which was the main reason I decided to purchase it. Unlike most mixers which supply their motors with different electric powers at different settings, this mixer supplies electric power partially based on the mixing speeds. In other words, it will supply an extra burst of power to the motor when the mixing speed is slow, like mixing tough dough. It only does so temporarily to avoid over heating the motor. It has five speed settings, which is exactly what I want. For those who like additional speed settings, there is the Cuisinart HM-70 Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer, Stainless and White. Keep in mind, their top speeds are the same as they are both powered by a 220 Watts motor. In my opinion, the slow speed setting of this mixer is a bit too fast. Beside the power, the mixer has three other features which I like a lot. First, it can sit nicely on a mixing bowl (when the power is off). Second, the power cord can swing left or right to allow the unit to securely sit upright. I have uploaded two customer images to illustrate this. Third, the beaters are easy to clean. Finally, the beaters can be effortlessly ejected by using the level. Looking at the photo, you may think this mixer has a semi-dull black. In reality, it has a shiny glossy black, which I think, looks even better. For those who prefer white color there is the: Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer, Stainless and White
In summary, this is a powerful and affordable handheld mixer (not powerful compared to stand mixers)
Update:
I do have one compliant. Years ago, customers were able to take their home appliances apart to fix them. Unfortunately, this mixer is not one of those. Cuisinart have sealed off the screw holes and prevented customers from opening up the mixer. My mixer was making some scratchy noises and I could tell it just needed some machine oil/lubrication. Instead of taking the unit apart and adding oil, I had no choice but to pour the oil from outside through the exhaust fan hole, hoping it will get to the place. It did somewhat, and now the noise has been minimized. However, it should have been more straightforward than this.
I still think this is a very nice mixer for its utility and affordable price, and I would still strongly recommend other potential buyers to consider it. However, it would have been nicer if the screw holes are not sealed.
*Update on late Nov 2009*: The mixer is still working fine -- bought it since April 2009. The scratchy metal noise has not come back for some time. By the way, I use this mixer about 3 times per month for cookies and pastries. I hope this illustrates how often this mixer is being used. I am very satisfied with the product thus far.
*Update on Jun 26, 2010*: Still working fine.

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Thanks to its powerful 220-watt motor with automatic feedback, this convenient hand blender can take on almost any mixing task--from whipped cream to dense cookie dough. The unit shifts speeds with just one touch and offers five speed options. It also comes equipped with an exclusive swivel cord, which allows for either right- or left-handed use, as well as extra-long beaters that have no center posts, making cleanup a snap either by hand or in the dishwasher. Accessories include a spatula and an instruction/recipe book for getting started. Durably built and sporting a chrome-plated Cuisinart logo band, the hand mixer measures approximately 8 by 3-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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