7/31/2011

Presto Pressure Canner Sealing Ring/Safety Plug Pack Review

Presto  Pressure Canner Sealing Ring/Safety Plug Pack
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I ordered this seal and placed it in my canner. Toward the end of the second canning session it started to leak just like the one it replaced (that had been in the lid for ten years!) I'm not sure what the problem is. It's not something that you can easily mess up. Maybe this seal had been on the shelf a long time before I got it. Anyway. Not very satisfied.

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The sealing ring fits around the inside rim of the cover and forms a pressure-tight seal between the cover and the body of the pressure canner during canning and cooking. When installing a sealing ring, work it into the cover in four small sections, for example, top, bottom , left and right. Work it into the groove a small section at a time until it is fully in place. Place the cover on the cooker body. Put one hand on the top center of the cover and push down firmly. Open and close the cover several times. Fits Presto Pressure Canner models: 01/C13, 01/C17, 01/C22, 01/CAA12H, 01/CAA20H, 01/CG22, 171001, 171002, 171003, 174001, 175001, 175002, 175003, 175004, 175005, 175006, 177001, 178001, 178002, 178003, 178004, 178005, 178006, 02/CAA12H, 02/CAA16H, 02/CAA20H.

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Prime Pacific 4 Piece Pasta Cooker and Steamer Set Review

Prime Pacific 4 Piece Pasta Cooker and Steamer Set
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This is poorly manufactured from inadequate materials. The metal on the ring of the lid is not securely attached to the glass, leaving an uncleanable crease that collects dirty water. The handles on the pot are inadequately attached, fitting loosely. The loose handle cause water to come through the rivet holes. The pot handles are also flimsy and bent when picking up the full pot. The strainer is too tight of a fit into the pot, and does not easily slide past the pot handle rivets. The strainer is such a close fit to the inside of the pot that as the water boils, steam and boiling water shoot out of the top like a geyser. The holes of the strainer are punched out and left with sharp, rough edges. After boiling one pot of pasta in water, the material became discolored and pitted... I suspect that it is not actually stainless steel as the description claims. When originally opening the box, there was a substance everywhere that seemed to be grease with dirt and metallic residue in little bits everywhere. For how many things were wrong with this, I can't believe that a replacement would be any better, so I returned it and am waiting for my refund.

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12 quart stainless steel pasta cooker/steamer is a four piece set.This set includes the stockpot, deep pasta cooker, steamer insert and lid.

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Fagor 9-inch Silicon Gasket Review

Fagor 9-inch Silicon Gasket
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We recently used our 6 liter Fagor pressure cooker for the first time in over a year. It didn't pressurize too well, so I sought a new gasket. I wasn't sure what size to order since our original gasket was 9.5 inches, halfway between the two sizes available. Also it wasn't 100% clear whether the 6 liter cooker takes the same size gasket as the 6 quart. Anyway I am happy to report that the 9" gasket fits the 6 liter cooker just fine. For the record, the new 9" silicone gasket is actually about 9 5/8 inches in diameter. Also for the record, Fagor calls the material silicon, but it is actually silicone. I'm knocking off a star not because of the product, but because the sizing info could easily be made much clearer on both the Fagor website and on Amazon.

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A rubber gasket's primary purpose is to create a constant tight seal. Over time a gasket can dry out and lose its elasticity. If you notice this happening, replace the gasket immediately. A worn out gasket can lead to steam not building up, or worse, escaping from your cooker.

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Presto 09901 Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring with Automatic Air Vent for 6 Qt Cast Aluminum Models Review

Presto 09901 Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring with Automatic Air Vent for 6 Qt Cast Aluminum Models
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The seal on my 6 qt. pressure cooker was getting brittle so I was afraid to use it. I purchased a new seal and used it for the first time last week. It worked perfect and the cabbage, meatballs and potatos were yummy. The seal and pressure valve are very important in the safty of using a pressure cooker.

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Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring With Automatic Air Vent, 6 QT Cast Aluminum Models Include: PCC6(A603), PCCT6A(603AT), PCD6(A603AD), PCD6A(A612), PCD6H(A613A), PCC6A(A611), PCC6H(A610), PCE6 (KE03), Also Earlier Models: 40, (6 QT) 106, 406, 601.

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Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set Review

Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set
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I've bought several Fagor pressure cookers through the years and they always work fine. In fact they work great! This pressure cooker is no different. The only thing that's kind of tricky is getting the lid lined up so the pressure cooker is sealed. The Splendid and Duo models are a bit easier to line up but it's not a problem.
I do love the short handles used to make this pressure cooker set which is why I bought them. You can store the pots using less space.
As always I highly recommend the Fagor pressure cookers. They work well and are our far cheaper than their pricier counterparts.

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Pressure cookers are gaining momentum as the new healthy, time-saving, and energy-saving way to prepare food. Pressure cooking also retains up to 50-percent more vitamins and minerals, and it requires less fat and oil when compared to other cooking methods, which means healthier, lower fat meals. While not a new method, the technology has certainly been transformed over the years to be easier and safer than ever. This six-piece set makes it possible to save up to 70 percent of the time and energy traditionally used in cooking rice, meat, and vegetables. The set includes a 4-quart pot, a 6-quart pot, a pressure-cooker lid that fits both pots, a tempered glass lid that fits both pots, and a stainless-steel steamer basket that rests on the inner ridge of the 6-quart pot, making it easy to prepare two dishes at the same time; the steamer basket can also be used as a food grater or a support trivet. Use the pots as pressure cookers with the pressure-cooker lid or as regular stockpots with the glass lid. An instruction manual and a "Tastefully Under Pressure" full-color cookbook with over 90 delicious recipes are also included.
For safety, the pressure cooker features a triple valve safety system, a visual pressure indicator, and an auto-locking handle that prevents the lid from opening before all the pressure has been released. The user-friendly dial format of its spring-type mechanism offers two pressure settings--low (8 psi) and high (15 psi), and its easy-cleaning auto pressure-release valve reduces food-particle build-up. Constructed from 18/10 stainless steel, the cookware not only makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen collection, but it also ensure long-lasting, high-quality performance. Even more, its plastic, side loop handles and lid knob stay cool to the touch, and the 6-quart pot fits inside the 4-quart pot for compact storage. The cookware can be used on all types of domestic stovetops, including gas, electric, ceramic, and induction, and all parts except for the pressure lid are dishwasher-safe. Fagor covers the set with a 10-year limited warranty.
Founded in Spain, Fagor manufactures home appliances and cookware with a "green" focus on environmentally sound working conditions for employees and energy efficiency for consumers. In Europe, Fagor holds environmental stewardship awards, and in the U.S. is a participant in the Energy Star program, a government-backed program to help protect the environment.
What's in the Box 4-quart pot 6-quart pot Pressure-cooker lid that fits both pots Tempered glass lid that fits both pots Stainless-steel steamer basketInstruction manual "Tastefully Under Pressure" full-color cookbook with 90+ recipes

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7/30/2011

Smart Planet CDM-1 Corn Dog Maker Review

Smart Planet CDM-1 Corn Dog Maker
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This may sound like an odd review, but we have been looking for something like this device for a long time. Hot dogs are a great kid-friendly dinner, and surprisingly low in calories and fat if you get chicken dogs. Corn dogs are tons of fun, but frying them is not only not good for you, it makes dinner heavy and greasy. We tried many times to make oven-corn-dogs, but the batter always fell off. It looked very unappetizing. This corn dog device is perfect. We mixed the batter according to the recipe, put the corn dogs (along with the batter), and a few minutes later, perfect corn dogs on a stick. The outside is crisp (with a nice texture), and the inside fluffy. As close as you can get to frying without actually frying.
It could be improved. First, while hot dogs do come in various sizes, these molds are too short for almost any hot dog. We ended up cutting off the ends of all of them, and then making a corn dog composed of 3 end pieces. It did such a nice job with cooking the bread that you couldn't tell which one wasn't a single dog. Second, it would be nice if the plates were removeable for easier cleaning. I'm still giving this 5 stars because I had an awesome dinner with it.
Overall, glad I bought it, and I would buy it again. Single use appliances are generally not my favorite, but corn dogs need this type of device, and everybody needs home-made corn dogs.
***Update 5 months later***
Wow.... still loving this corn dog maker. Same comments as above--it's not perfect, but everybody in the family looks forward to corn dog night. We use it about once every 2 weeks. We're still buying standard hot dogs, cutting off the ends, and then making a corn dog of cut-off pieces. Another reviewer suggested buying really long hot dogs and cutting them in half. I like that idea, but not sure if they make long chicken hot-dogs. Go ahead and buy this great device, get some spicy honey mustard, and enjoy!

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Bake carnival-style corn dogs, cheese on a stick, pizza on a stick, snickers on a stick and more. No messy frying. Just plug in and go. Enjoy healthier, tastier corn dogs and more. Simply prepare your favorite batter, dip, bake, and enjoy!

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Crock-Pot 32041-C 16-Ounce Little Dipper, Chrome Review

Crock-Pot 32041-C 16-Ounce Little Dipper, Chrome
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I use this little crockpot to make steel-cut oatmeal for a healthy breakfast, and it works just great! The temperature is fine and I haven't had an issue with overcooked oatmeal.
Another reviewer noted one of the frustrating things about this little slow cooker, and that's that the insert isn't removable, as it is on some big crock pots. That makes cleaning frustrating. I've found a good solution to that - I add a little bit of water to the pot and then insert a large ramekin into the basin. The lid still fits just fine, to keep too much water from evaporating. It turns it into kind of a "double boiler" setup, which buffers the heat and gives me an easily removable bowl of oatmeal in the morning. For a while, I was eating right out of the crock pot, but this solution is much better. Any crusty oatmeal can then just get washed out in the dishwasher and I rarely have to worry about cleaning the small crockpot itself.
I love this little appliance - I don't think anything else would work quite as well for the purpose I use it for.

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TIGER JNPS18U RICE COOKER 10 CUP Review

TIGER JNPS18U RICE COOKER 10 CUP
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We bought one Thailand rice cooker. The cover was not seal and rice doesnt cook well. Then we returned it to Amazon and bought this one. Then when we cook, it bubbles and make a great mess on the cover and on the cabinet surface. I have to clean it up after everytime i cook, which didn't happen to our Tiger rice cooker that we bought 10 years ago. This rice cooker is made in Japan but quality is very poor compare to the one we have before.

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TIGER JNPS18U RICE COOKER 10 CUP.

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The Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus Review

The Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus
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I'm thinking that the negative review on this product MUST be because they have something wrong with their microwave. Maybe they have it set too high. You have to lower the power to 50% to cook the rice, so maybe they forgot to do that.
As for me - I will NEVER cook rice any other way again! I cook rice all the time for my family. I use brown rice in 70% of my dishes. I have a rice cooker (a good one) and I also cook it stove top.
First of all, a rice cooker is one more appliance that I'd rather not own taking up space. Also, it has to sit out on the counter to cook the rice, which poses a problem if you have limited space and need to cook the rest of your meal. I have always had a problem with the electric rice cookers spitting water out and making a watery and crusty mess by the end of the cooking process. They are just a pain in my opinion.
As for stove top - you all know how much of a mess THIS can make, and unless you have SUPER cookware, it never comes out quite right.
Now for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. We are currently staying with a friend while our new house is being done. I went to make rice one night and my friend offered to let me use her P.C. rice cooker. I was skeptical to say the least. I mean, come on - in the microwave? In plastic? It certainly can't be any good - especially for brown rice. I am so glad to say that I was so wrong! It cooked rice like a dream!
First, you put a 2:1 ratio water to rice in the cooker. Seal it up and put it in the micro on HIGH for 5 minutes. THEN you power it down to 50% and cook for 20-40 minutes depending on the type of rice you are using (standard time for any cooker). I have used this over and over and have not had one problem. the rice comes out better than you could imagine! Especially if you use broth instead of water. Clean up is a BREEZE with this. the rice does NOT stick to the bottom (like my pans and rice cooker does) and rinses out so easily. AND it's dishwasher safe! Seriously, what more could you want??? This product is amazing and Pampered Chef stands behind their products so you have nothing to lose!

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Perfect rice every time - right in your microwave! Exclusive 3 quart cooker with unique double-lid design prevents boil over so your microwave stays clean. Our exclusive color will not stain. Also cooks vegetables, soups and stews or re-heats leftovers. Dishwasher safe. Includes Use and Care instructions with recipe for Savory Vegetable Rice Pilaf.

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Hawkins Contura Pressure Cooker, 2.0 Litre Review

Hawkins Contura Pressure Cooker, 2.0 Litre
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This cooker is designed in a way that lets you stir your food easily.Its broad faced so excellent for making quick potato medley (Aloo ki sabzi) or dal good for a family of four people. Easy to clean because of its design.I really like it. One thing though; as is for other pressure cookers; don't put it in the dishwasher it will lose its shine.

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The Contura pressure cooker has a unique body with roudd sides for easier stirring, better visibility and easy removal of food.

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7/29/2011

Aroma ARC-730G 10-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Review

Aroma ARC-730G 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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This is my first rice maker and I love it! Much better than making it on the stove in a pot. The first rice I made in this was a brown rice, wild rice mix. It turned out perfectly. I even forgot to rinse it first, and I did not soak it like the directions required. The machine did not boil over. I just used an extra 1/4 cup water for each cup of rice I added. I also added in a small amount of butter. No sticking, no burning - just perfect rice. I also like that the removable pot is aluminum and not coated with toxic non-stick materials. The clean up was easy. For the price, compared to higher end models, I would recommend this rice maker/steamer to anyone.

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Aroma has mastered the art of cooking rice, so you don't have to! This rice cooker from Aroma cooks up to 20 cups of moist, delicious rice and automatically keeps it warm for hours with just the touch of a button�leaving you free to work in the kitchen. Cook more than rice with this versatile appliance� prepare soup, stew, gumbo, jambalaya and more. You can easily monitor the cooking rice through the tempered glass lid without releasing moisture, for rice that's cooked to fluffy perfection! And the inner cooking pot removes for easy cleanup. Includes steam rack, measuring cup and serving spatula.

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Mirro 12qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner, Aluminum Review

Mirro 12qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner, Aluminum
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I use this canner approximately twice a month. I bought it about 6 months ago and it is a wonderful product. It's nice that there are no moving parts to replace. I don't need to worry about the dial guage being calibrated. The canner comes with an EXCELLENT recipe book! The shrimp creole and beef stroganoff are absolutely delicious and easy to make. My husband was really impressed.
I highly recommend this canner, along with the 22-quart from the same company. They are both excellent and should last a lifetime. This canner is an excellent value as well.

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Mirro 12-quart pressure cooker quickly and healthfully cooks foods with trapped steam at temperatures higher than boiling. It's the ideal size for families. Pressure cooking requires little water so nutrients, flavor, and color are not boiled away. Made of rust-proof, heavy-gauge aluminum, the cooker has a stay-cool, locking handle. Mirro pressure cookers are designed with safety in mind. This one features the "Triple Safe Design" with a safety release plug, sure-locking lid system, and side gasket pressure release.

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9" Silicone Replacement Gasket for Fagor Pressure Cookers Review

9 Silicone Replacement Gasket for Fagor Pressure Cookers
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I accidentally left a pilot light on, the liquid cooked down to nothing in the pressure cooker and the gasket became so warped it was useless. The only way was to buy a new gasket. Check all the retail stores around, nothing, (and since where I originally bought it, Linens-n-Things, have gone out of business) so I had to go online. Found it on amazon.com! (*Checked and made sure it was the right size for my cooker and bought it.) Slipped right in and the pressure cooker was set for more years of service. Won't make the same mistake again! Would order it again from amazon.com!

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Fagor's basic pressure cooker model is ideal for beginners who want a no–frills pressure cooker with all the standard features. Recommended by the Cooking Club of America! Fagor's Splendid pressure cookers are fast, efficient and healthy pieces of cookware. Available in 4, 6, and 10–quart sizes and sets. The 10 quart model also serves as a canner allowing you to home can your favorite foods.

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Chef's Design 10-7/8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Review

Chef's Design 10-7/8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
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There are some great things about this pot:
It's made from stainless steel which is easy to
keep clean and which has none of the corrosion
problems that plague aluminum.
The price is right. You can pay a lot for a fancy
Swiss model-four times as much in fact and in this
case, you don't get what you pay for.
It will add a dimension to your cooking. Dishes
that used to take all day can be cooked in an hour
or two and homemade stocks and soups will return
to your table.
All of the safety problems that used to come with
pressure cookers have been solved and there's no reason
to deny you and your family all that good food.
Bear in mind that this larger size cooker needs
an appropriately sized burner and that any browning
needs to be done cautiously.
Lynn Hoffman, author of New Short Course in Wine,The and
bang BANG: A Novel bang-BANG from Kunati press.
(ISBN 1601640005)

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Brinkmann 810-5000-0 All-In-One Outdoor Cooker, Black Review

Brinkmann 810-5000-0 All-In-One Outdoor Cooker, Black
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This All-in-One idea is really cool. As a smoker, it's very good. Easy to maintain temperature by adjusting the gas flow and air intake. It's a little dificult to run at low temps (200f) if the weather is warm. If you turn the gas down too low, a slight wind will blow out the burner. We solved the problem by giving it more gas, but starving the intake of air.
As a grill, it's not very good. It works, but not very efficiently. We have to crank the gas up real hot to get the pumice warm enough to sizzle steaks. We found that in charcoal mode, it works best after putting a grill inside, raised slightly above the vented tray bottom with some spacers. Put the charcoal on the raised grill. The extra air under the coals makes for a hotter fire.
Now the great part; fried turkeys. This is no 30,000 BTU camp stove. The burner on this baby really puts the heat on 4 gallons of oil. It's almost scary how powerful the burner is.
One final word; this setup does not come with a propane tank. If you don't have one, count on another $25-30 bucks, and on big projects, make sure it's full. Theres nothing more depressing than getting halfway through a 8 hour turkey smoke and run out of fuel.

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The All-In-One is the most versatile outdoor cooking system ever offered. It's modular design enables the All-In-One to be used as an LP gas grill, LP gas water smoker, charcoal grill, charcoal water smoker, or gas cooker/fryer with 170,000 BTU adjustable high/low burner. The body features two chrome plated steel cooking grills for a 50 pound cooking capacity. A heat indicator in the lid eliminates guesswork and the wooden handles stay cool to the touch. Also includes a drip pan/ash guard, porcelain enamel water pan, lava rocks, and gas hose and regulator. Propane tank and pot not included.

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7/28/2011

Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6-qt. Slow Cooker Review

Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6-qt. Slow Cooker
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I was given a Rival programmable 6qt over the holidays. Cooked way too hot. Did some research and decided on this slow cooker. I decided to do an experiment. I took my old 3.5qt Rival(about 10yrs old), the new 6qt Rival programmable and the Hamilton Stay or Go and put water in each about an inch from the top. Set them each on low and took temperature readings after 6 hours. The Rival 6qt was 20 degrees warmer than the other two. This slow cooker works great.
My only complaint was the rubber smell. I believe this smell comes from the seal on the lid.

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Copper look STAY or GO with a clip-tight sealed lid that locks onto slow cooker to help prevent messy spills. Large, full grip handles make carrying easier. Convenient lid rest keeps lid out of way for stirring and serving. Party recipes included with matching name tags.

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Tristar Eggwave Microwave Egg Cooker Review

Tristar Eggwave Microwave Egg Cooker
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Works pretty good. The kids love it, can use it with ease. works better if you spray interior with Pam first. You can use one to four eggs at a time.

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Scrambled, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, or sunny-side up in seconds flat, with no mess and no added fat. Sound too good to be true? Catch the Egg Wave!

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