AMACO Polymer Clay & Craft Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)This oven is a huge improvement over conventional toaster ovens if that's what you've been using to bake polymer clay.In fact, I bet a lot of people who've had unsatisfactory or disappointing results from polymer clay would have much better success using this oven.First, it doesn't get hot enough to create toxic fumes from the clay.It preheats very quickly, unlike conventional toaster ovens, which waste a lot of energy.I'm very satisfied with this item, and the Amaco bead rack fits inside perfectly.Since I got this just before Christmas, my work has improved tremendously, and I'm getting effects I've been trying to achieve for ten years.Love it.

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This handy countertop oven is perfect for warming/baking polymer clays or any craft product requiring heat up to 300 degrees fahrenheit or 149 degrees celsius. It includes a 30 minute timer to prevent over-baking and FREE projects with the instruction book. Operates on standard household current. Stainless steel. Outer dimensions: 16Wx 8.25Hx 10.25D. Inside dimensions: 11x 7.5x 5 from the tray to the top.

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Sunbeam 6277 4-Slice Toaster with Cancel Button, White Review

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(More customer reviews)After disappointing results over the years with a number of fancy toasters that just didn't toast, I finally decided to try this inexpensive but highly rated Sunbeam. The 4-slice model that I bought has two separate sets of controls, rather than a pair of oversize slots as some 4-slice toasters do. This is a great design feature when two people like different doneness. Toasting fairly rapid, and the results have been spot on--no need to "retoast". The recommendation is a 12" clearance above the toaster to avoid heat damage to cabinets, but the Sunbeam is extremely light weight, despite its bulky appearance, so it's easy to move away from hanging cabinets, if necessary. The Sunbeam 4-slice was a good choice, and I'm very happy with it.

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The Sunbeam 6277 5-Slice Toaster is the perfect addition to your kitchen. Toast your bread according to your taste and your spouse's according to his/her taste. Separate controls will toast your bread at different settings at the same time. No more waiting for separate toasts with this 4-slice toaster! This toaster can toast any bread, regardless of size. Warm and toast buns for an added flavor and crispness to your hamburgers and hot dogs. Bagel function delicately toasts the outside, while keeping the inside warm and moist.

Never worry about things getting stuck, because of the special Anti-jam Mechanism. A special high rise toast lift elevates the bread above the heated units. No more burned fingers! Dramatic, with every function you want in a toaster, this 4-slice white toaster from Sunbeam will work beautifully in your kitchen! Toast outside the loaf with bagel and cancel options. Remove toast easily with our high-rise toast lift. Never burn yourself with our Cool Touch exterior. Keep a clean counter with our removable crumb tray.

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KitchenAid KMTT400 Toaster, 4 Slice Review

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(More customer reviews)Note: I was not able to change the rating from my first review which was based on a defective toaster. The new rating should be 5 stars. We've discovered the best bagel toaster ever!

In my first review I said I'd be back when KitchenAide sent a replacement toaster. Not only did the one I ordered from Amazon not toast, the stainless steel stained with fingerprints and smudges of all things. That was three weeks ago. The replacement came last week, and I'm quite satisfied with the new one. It does not retained smudges and fingerprints and, more important, it toasts just fine. I especially like the way it handles bagels -- crisp on the outside, toasted on the inside.

It still has a minor "problem" with English muffins which I don't understand, and buyers note that you have to use the "bagel setting: to toast English muffins. Still, they need a higher setting, perhaps because they're thinner than bagels and regularly sliced bread.

Why not 5 stars? Because it takes so long to toast anything, or seemingly so. Up to two minutes for some breads, not that I don't have two minutes to spare in my lifetime, but timing eggs and other breakfast items so that the toast is ready at the same time will take some getting used to.

How soon we forget: I can't remember how long it took to toast in a toaster over, so this may be unfair to KitchenAide. In fact, I'll go 4.5 stars because on top of the design (classic rather than full of gadgets - I half expected another timer and clock to be in the kitchen), it has really good stainless steel AND the sides remain cool even while toasting. Yep, 4.5 stars. What would it take for 5 stars? I miss the old "Ping!" when toast popped up on our last toaster. That was 35 years ago, so maybe that was my imagination.

One last and very important note: We did not return this toaster to Amazon. We wanted a toaster, so we called KitchAide, and KitchenAide deserves a 5 in customer relations. They sent a new toaster and a prepaid UPS return label. There were no questions, no third degree. Just good old-fashioned customer relations, and I do mean OLD-fashioned. (P.S. I rate very few companies for that kind of customer relations: the "new" Dell; Amazon; and now KitckenAide.)

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The KitchenAid 4 Slice Metal Toaster is an attractive and durable addition to any kitchen. Toast the thickest bagels and English muffins perfectly using the industry's most advanced bagel toasting function. Baker's Bagel- Toasting gently browns the bottom of the bagel while toasting the sides that are sliced. One-touch button automatically sets toaster for warm function to warm previously toasted items without additional browning. The easy to use dial knob with detented stops controls toasting levels with precision - turn the dial knob clockwise for darker toast, counterclockwise for lighter. Precice toasting with the Even-Heat- System.Extra-thick mica boards hold the heavy gauge heating elements flat, for even browning. A heat sensor ensures consistent toasting slice after slice. Extra-wide slots handle the thickest bagels, breads, and pastries easily. A gentle lift on the side Easy Lift- lever will cancel toasting and raise the toast.Thick or thin breads are centered perfectly on self-centering bread racks for even toasting. Metal construction for added durability and style. Heat shields inside the toaster help keep the Cool Reach- exterior steel side panels cooler.Features a steel interior which offers the ultimate in durability and adds consistency to toasting. Extra-deep toasting cavity helps ensure even browning. Full-width, rugged steel crumb tray removes easily and is dishwasher-safe. Under base cord wrap keeps counter neat. Includes KitchenAid's One year Hassle Free Replacement Warranty.

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DeLonghi BQ100 Indoor Grill and Smokeless Broiler Review

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(More customer reviews)I love using an indoor grill and thought I was stepping up with this one.Big mistake.It doesn't grill or broil the food, it kind of sautes it.Wish I hadn't thrown the box out, I'd send it back.Very disappointed.

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Nonstick die-cast grill distributes heat more evenly for consistent grilling results. Plus professional Broiler Drawer allows you to first sear the food on the grill plate then complete the cooking process in the Broiler. Tasty results that will have you cooking like a professional chef. Features: non-stick die cast grill plate with embedded heating element. Professional Broiler Drawer, adjustable Thermostat with High, medium, and low settings. Large 12-1/2 by 9-inch cooking surface. Two-tier cooking capability. Oil and grease drain cup. Micro safety switch automatically shuts the unit off when the broil tray is not in place. On/off switch & Indicator light. Removable Broiler Drip Tray & Cord Storage.

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Fox Run 13-Inch Pizza Stone Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased this stone to use with our Breville toaster over.It is a perfect fit and it works much better than the pizza pan that comes with the unit.This is not a knock on the pizza pan, but a stone is able to pull the extra moisture out of whatever is being baked on it.

This comes to my next comment -- do not manually season the pizza stone (such as with olive oil, etc).Doing so seals up the pores of the stone and prevents it from doing what it is supposed to do: suck out moisture.If you do that, your pizza crust will not be a crisp as expected.

Over time the pizza stone will naturally season itself.However, the best way to use this is to sprinkle some flour on the pizza stone before using (like the way pizza parlors do).

When we use this pizza stone, we put it in the oven to preheat along with the oven.Once the desired temperature is achieved, we then place the pizza (frozen or fresh) on it while the stone is still in the oven.

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This 13-inch diameter Pizza Stone will help distribute the heat evenly to the pizza or whatever else is in the oven. By its nature, the stone also absorbs moisture for a crisp crust.

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Deluxe Breadmaker Review

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(More customer reviews)1. It is easy to use. it does most of the work for you. The main thing is, follow the directions. Use exact amounts, IE measure with the correct containers, and you can't go wrong.
2.The bread comes out great. No chemicals or preservatives. Super home-made healthy taste you will notice. But note this: the bread is often not as sweet as store bread. It tastes a little different, so don't expect the exact same taste as you get in the store. Whether you like the bread or not is a matter of taste. The bread it makes is healthy and a little less sweet and more fresh.
3.the biggest loaf I reccomend it 1.5 lbs and not 2lbsdespite the machine's advertised ability. I have not yet tried a 2lb loaf, but, the 1.5 lb loaf just about fills up the pan. Some jam recipes from sources other than this model's booklet can overflow the pan. Stick to 1.5 lb recipes as a max. The jam it makes is the "best jam I ever had".
4. cleaning takes 20 seconds.
5. saves money and prevents rip-offs.
6. Read the entire manual BEFORE you make any bread.
7.Takes some 3 hours to make a loaf.
8.Fresh bread with no chemicals, like the bread this machine makes, only stays good for about 3 days. Past that it will get stale. The breads with more starch (like whole wheat) will get stale faster as the starch crystallizes. A plastic bag tied off works better than a breadbox in staleness prevention.

So if you want healthy fresh bread, buy this beaut and you can't go wrong.

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Breadman TR555LC Bread Maker, 2 Lb. Vertical... Endless variety, always delicious. The Breadman bread maker bakes up bakery-fresh bread, bagels and more with at-home ease. Just add the dough, choose function and crust color, and you're on your way. When y

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Cuisinart CSC-650 Slow Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this slow cooker.

America's Test Kitchen recommends West Bend Versatility slow cooker. It is a truly versatile model, but I didn't like its aluminum insert. As you may know, aluminum can be hazardous to health, so this slow cooker was scratched off my list pretty quickly.

The other models I looked at were All-Clad Stainless Steel Slow Cooker (available from William Sonoma only), Farberware Millennium (also recommended by America's Test Kitchen), Cuisinart CSC-650 and various Rival models ("various Rival models" has an interesting ring to it :) ).

All of the latest slow cookers are made in China, so I was somewhat concerned about the construction quality. One of the main reasons I picked Cuisinart model was a 3-year warranty, compared to just 1 year for the rest of the competition.

Another factor was the generally positive feedback from CSC-650 owners. Cooking.com is probably a better place to check for reviews, because they let you post a review only if you actually purchased that particular item from them.

I had this baby delivered to me about a week ago, and I put it to work right away. I must say I am satisfied with my purchase decision. Having said that, here's a list of things that I do and don't like about this machine...

Do Like:
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- 3-year warranty (1 year for every other slow cooker I researched)

- retractable cord (I wish every appliance had it!)

- cooks well (overall), and no, it doesn't burn food as some reviewers have indicated

- construction quality seems to be good, although it is impossible to say for sure until appliance is a couple of years old

Don't Like:
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- stainless steel housing gets stained quite easily, should have been more fingerprint-resistant

- "Made in China": $99 is a premium price to pay for an item that was manufactured using cheap labor; manufacturers who reap huge profits from the North American market should invest into the local labor market

- cooks most things faster than recipies (even the ones included in Cuisinart booklet) indicate, so you have to keep an eye on your food to make sure it doesn't overcook

After purchasing the slow cooker, I headed straight to the local bookstore to pick up a recipe book. I skimmed through about 6-7 titles, and ended up buying Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann. Most of its recipies are made from scratch and rarely use any canned ingridients. It also seems to have the best overall collection of recipies.

Yesterday, I had a few friends over and we had ourselves a feast. I cooked quite a few things in the slow cooker:

- Lamb Goulash (which was ruined/overcooked - the first thing I ever done in this slow cooker)

- Chicken Casseatore (not sure about spelling, it's from the Cuisinart booklet) came out nicely, it was around the time that I started looking closely after the cooking process.

- Short Ribs In Red Wine were perfect, here, again, the cooking time was 5 hours instead of 7 hours indicated in the recipe.

Overall, I am happy. I didn't experience any of the problems reported by some reviewers. I can safely recommend this appliance.

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Cuisinart Slow Cooker has 6 quart Ceramic cooking vessel and brushed stainless steel housing embossed with Cuisinart logo

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