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REVIEW: Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm  
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Keurig B60 Coffee MakerWho doesn’t like a good morning cup of latte? But do you need a whole pot? If you’re the only coffee drinker in the house, you may face this issue daily. Why brew a whole pot when you are only going to drink one or two cups.

Now you don’t have to. The Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System will brew an individual cup of coffee each time you want one.

The Keurig is a compact coffee machine that takes up little counter space, but can quickly create coffee to fill your cup in three sizes – 5.25 ounce, 7.25 ounce and 9.25 ounce.

It is also small enough that you can pack it along on a trip if you want to make sure you have coffee no matter wherever you go.


What We Like

  • Clean up was a cinch. Thanks to the little K-cups, there was no mess.
  • When it is time to do a more complete cleaning, the water tank at the back of the machine snaps out to make it easier to wash.
  • It is nice to always have a fresh cup of coffee. Since this makes one cup at a time, each cup is as fresh as the last.
  • It’s very user friendly and quick and easy to learn to use.


What We Don’t Like

  • This machine is one of the more noisy ones out there, especially when filling with water to make the next cup of coffee.
  • Perhaps it’s the pods, but it seems most cups of coffee from this machine come out very weak.
  • This machine is made for standard coffee mugs. If you have a specialty mug that is a bit larger than the average, it may not fit under the spout.
  • It only works with proprietary coffee pods.

You can read the reviews and purchase the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System at?
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REVIEW: Mauviel Cupretam Pour La Table Copper Bain-Marie Double Boiler with Porcelain Insert

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 4:53 pm  
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Mauviel Bain MarieIf you are a real culinary pro and want to be able to do everything just like the big dogs do, you may be training your eyes on the Mauviel Cupretam Pour la Table Copper Bain Marie Double Boiler with Porcelain Insert.

If you know the name Mauviel, you know this is indubitably the top name in copper cookware that chefs the around the world have in their collection.

At first glance, you will notice something different about this double boiler. It is unmatched for beauty, crafted out of copper and accented with a stripe from the ceramic insert.

But the ceramic insert is not just for looks; it serves a purpose as well. By using porcelain as the cooking insert, the heating process is more controlled, making sure your culinary creations come out the right way every time.

As you know, double boilers are used to cook food items that can be extremely messy and take some time to clean up afterwards. From cheeses to custards and chocolates, the double boiler is the home of some of the messier foods that can be heated. This is why it is good to know that this double boiler is very easy to clean. After you are done with cooking your masterpiece, you need little more than some warm water and a mild dish washing detergent to clean all the food away and prepare the double boiler for your next culinary creation.

What We Like

  • This is a dream to clean. The ceramic insert is very easy to wash and easy to get ready for the next time you need it.

What We Don’t Like

  • The price. While this is a great piece of kitchen cookware, it is pricey and may well be out of the range of most kitchen budgets.

Those who have purchased and reviewed the Mauviel Bain Marie state that the item is well worth every cent they paid for it.

Where Can I Buy the Mauviel Cupretam Pour La Table Copper Bain-Marie Double Boiler with Porcelain Insert ?
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REVIEW: KitchenAid K45SS Classic Stand Mixer – 250-Watt – 4 1/2 Quart

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 am  
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Kitchenaid MixerIf you are really love cooking in the kitchen, one thing you can’t live without is a mixer. For anything from dough to desserts and sauces, a mixer will come in handy when you need to make sure the consistency is just right.The KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer can handle almost any job you put in front of it. It’s a 10-speed mixer, powered by a 250-watt motor and is easy to use.

It comes with a dough hook, wire whip and a flat beater to make sure you can finish whatever mixing job you start.

If you are cooking for a large family, the 4.5 quart bowl gives you the room to make enough to feed the whole brood without overflowing the bowl.

Not sure what to mix? Conveniently, this mixer also comes with 67 recipes that you can try to give it plenty of jobs to complete in your kitchen.

What We Like

  • This mixer is extremely easy to use and does not require a large learning curve.
  • Made with rounded surfaces, this mixer is easy to clean. Once you are done, just a wipe of a cloth around the outside will usually do the trick.
  • Kitchenaid MixerSince this is a self-standing mixer, it allows for hands-free work, offering more preparation options.
  • The 4.5-quart size is enough to handle most menu needs.

What We Don’t Like

  • While we understand that size is necessary to have capacity, this is a pretty large mixer. If you don’t have a lot of counter space, you may feel cramped.
  • This particular mixer has limited power. This is all right for the periodic user, but if you are one of those folks who are always creating something in the kitchen, you may want something with more oomph.

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?

We found the best price at Amazon.com

REVIEW: Kasumi Utility Boner Knife – 4-¾ inch

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 am  
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Kasumi Utility/Boner KnifeIf you are looking for an all-purpose cutting tool in the kitchen, you don’t need to look any farther. The Kasumi Utility/Boner Knife will be the one item you want. This knife has a 4-¾ inch blade. Think of it as a paring knife that was bigger than his brothers or sisters.

This knife was created to be a jack-of-all-trades. From the shape of the blade to the feel of the handle, it is easy to hold and can be put to work on a number of tasks.

The blade is simple enough, pointed in case you need to pry, poke or stab something with a sharp instrument. The top of the blade is smoothed to make sure you don’t cut your hand if you happen to push on this area. The bottom side, on the other hand, has a graduated blade area that can be used for anything from chopping to slicing or just general-purpose cutting.

For those who like the old fashioned style of cutting and peeling with their thumb on the back of the blade, this has a nice surface to exert the extra pressure to get just the right cut.

Wrap all of this up in an attractive blade package (the laminated wood handles) and it’s a great addition to the kitchen.

What We Like

  • This knife is built with strength in mind and can handle a lot of pressure. It doesn’t bend or feel like it’s going to flex as many other knives do.
  • That this is a knife for all seasons and can be used for nearly anything you need a cutting tool for. The blade has been shaped in a manner that it can serve a variety of tasks.
  • The sleek design makes it fit into most any kitchen.


Other considerations:

  • This knife  may be a bit pricey if you are not a professional chef with a major budget for kitchen tools.

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
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REVIEW: Trudeau Gravy/Fat Separator

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 at 10:34 pm  
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Trudea Gravy Fat SeparatorThere is nothing worse than lumpy fatty gravy. It can really ruin a good meal.

This is where a good gravy/fat separator can come in handy.

The Trudeau 0991105 Gravy/Fat Separator creates a smooth fat reduced gravy by filtering the lumpy bits and the fat through a fitted strainer.

This pitcher was voted as the best fat/gravy separator by Cooks Illustrated in 2004.

What We Like

  • The pitcher is heat resistant to 400F – this doesn’t mean you should be putting this in the oven however. What this means is that the gravy you pour into the pitcher can be as hot as 400F without causing the pitcher to crack.
  • It is microwave safe.
  • This gravy/fat separator is dishwasher safe so you won’t need to hand wash this one.
  • It comes with a 5 year warranty.
  • It holds up to 4 cups of gravy so is a pretty decent size.
  • It comes with measurements along the side.

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WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?

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