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The Best Food processors: Food Processor Reviews

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What the food processor does is to chop your food easily and safely. If you love cooking and preparing fresh salads, instead of wasting your time chopping, shredding, blending, or mixing ingredients manually, better get a food processor to do that job for you.

In my early days, I have experienced working and troubleshooting industrial food processors, where they put in sacks of carrots, onions, potatoes, and other various vegetables on this one ‘big mean chopping machine’. They come out either sliced, diced, or chopped finely. The settings are adjusted automatically by computer or with a push of a button. It is quite magical and a big time saver where cooks never cut their ingredients anymore and they just focus on their cooking.

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(An industrial food processor that cuts  a large amount of carrot/celery sticks.)

For small consumer food processors, you have to adjust, put some attachment,  or change the blade so that you can achieve the desired cutting size or shape.

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(A consumer food processor used at home )

There are basically two kinds of food processors: Standard and Combo. The standard one may have a large or small bowl sizes depending on your needs (it can be manual or electrically operated also). Combo ones are a combination of blender and food processor in one.

If you plan to buy a food processor, here are some my simple tips:

  • Go for more Power  – a powerful motor is more reliable and you will not have any questionable doubts like “can it grind coffee beans?” This will surely avoid mistakes and accidents if you or someone put an item inside the food processor that is hard to cut. I don’t mean to be harsh but if you cannot settle for a powerful food processor, better settle with the kitchen knife for a while.
  • Check your Size – Logically, if there is a powerful motor, the bowl sizes or feed tubes are larger. This is better as you will save time and energy cutting all the ingredients in one time.
  • Your Usage – Will you use your food processor always or not? A lot of people just use their food processor once and just dump it in their cupboard until it gathers dust. So be sure to use the machine always. If not, don’t buy one.
  • Price – If you cannot settle for the most suitable powerful food processor for your needs, you can opt for cheaper ones, but double check on the quality and warranty offers. But frankly speaking, cheap ones are surely not of good quality (some are manufactured poorly which can cause accidents or spoil your food).

Food Processors Reviews

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Prep 9 Food Processor (4 out of 5 stars)

I like this food processor as it has a large food feeder that feeds whole fruits and vegetables. With a large 9 cup work bowl and a 700 watt motor, it is a dream come true for any person who loves to cook. It even has a spatula, recipe instruction book and DVD – maybe it is a manual on how to use the machine and preparation of some yummy recipes. The accessories are dishwasher safe, and a limited 3 year warranty on the motor to boot. Average price is around    $ 160, and I hope you will get the flashy red one.

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Waring Commercial Model FP2200 – 6 Quart Batch Bowl and Continuous Feed Food Processor, 3/4 HP (2 out of 5 stars)

The first thing you will notice about this food processor is the hefty price tag, about $ 1,400. Since the price is expensive, I thought it is the best out there. Sadly it isn’t. There are lots of potential though, especially the multiple accessories (you have to buy it separately, and each one costs about the same as one food processor!). With its 2 blade configuration and ¾ HP motor, it can slice, shred, julienne, mix, purée, chop and even more. But other food processors can do the same on a much cheaper price and with some or  all the accessories included. I respect the Waring brand as one of the best when it comes to laboratory equipment and all (they are also in tie up with CONAIR Hair dryers) but this one is just too much. Their other models are also expensive, most of having the price average of $ 500. Let us pass with this for now, hopefully someone sells it on Ebay with a cheaper price.

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Presto 02910 Food Processor (3 out of 5 stars)

How would you like a food processor for just $ 40 (average price)? Presto! Buy this Presto Food processor. Actually they call it the ‘salad shooter’ and it is quite impressive. It may not be heavy duty or powerful enough to chop all your veggies in one time, but using this device brings a lot smiles to everyone who sees you use it. What it does is it ‘shoots’ out those vegetables after its passes through the slicing or shredding cones. That is good as there are no other additional bowls to clean unlike other food processors with bowl attachments. There is a hassle though, that you have to pre-cut the vegetables so that it will fit on the feeder, and you have to push the food hard to get the desired cutting results.  You also have to grip the device firmly to its base handle.

For those geeky cooks, it has a 66 watt, one speed motor, it measures 9-1/2 by 7 by 3-1/2 inches with a five-foot cord.  No complicated parts to assemble, only those interchangeable cones to suit your cutting requirements.

Word of caution: You are not allowed to ‘shoot’ tomatoes, meat, cranberries, or use it to grind coffee.

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KitchenAid 13-cup Food Processor, KFP1333 (5 out of 5 stars)

If you want a food processor that is well received by its users and does its job well, try this KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor, KFP1333. The price at Amazon is almost $ 200. It has 13 cups more than enough to process your veggies and garnishes, five attachments, 2 speed, and pulse for precision cutting. It can do almost anything: cut, shred, puree, juliennes, even knead with precision. The bowls and lids are dishwasher safe, BPA-free. It is powered by a DC motor that turns 900 to 1700 rpm, and it weighs 25 pounds. It has a 1 yr replacement warranty. Okay the last one is a minor set-back, but I heard of few food processors get broken easily, except if you grind coffee or shred walnuts every single day.

There are four colors to choose from (white, red, black, and white). Can’t describe more here, just buy one right now!

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The Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor (5 out of 5 stars)

If you are a serious chef, here is another recommendation, the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL. The price is around $ 370 at Amazon.

What are you paying for really is the powerful induction motor can churn out 1,200 watts! And this is almost a standard spec in food processors used in most restaurants. I do like the safety features where the unit will not operate if the lids, bowls or any accessories are not properly installed. The plug even has a ‘ring’ where you remove it by inserting your finger. The cord is also retractable for proper storage. It even has a brush for cleaning all the blades and discs – the manufacturer recommended to hand-wash the bowls and lids. This is good, probably they have learned this for their experience within the food industry.

What will you do with a 1,200 watt motor? I say its chopping heaven. It has a variable slicing disc with 24 settings which can cut produce from 0.3mm to 8 mm. Using the 16 cup bowl and the ‘S’ blade, you can cut almost anything through your heart’s content.

Breville is also confident about their unit that they are putting a 25 year warranty on their motor, and a 1 yr replacement warranty. So again, If you are a serious chef, this one is a must have.

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Moulinex Ovatio 3 AAT7R4 Duo Food Processor, 3 Litre Food Processor Bowl, 1.5 Litre Blender Bowl (1 out of 5 stars)

 

Honestly, the first brand that comes into our mind when it comes to food processors is Moulinex. I still remember that amber colored pitcher of our early blender, and the noise that it makes. We surely enjoyed those mango puree during summer.

But now, this French company has been bankrupt, and they do not manufacture a lot of units these . They have some new products on their website, like the Masterchef, Odacio, or the Adventio. But upon close observation, the materials used are plain cheap.

This Ovatio here is a combo (combination of blender and food processor sharing one motor). And I have found some comments from the users that it cannot crush ice properly, or simply that it is hard to clean (quite obvious as there are lots of accessories).

I haven’t seen any Moulinex units here in the US, but in the UK and Asia Pacific, they are still marketing their products there.  And if you got one as a present. Be ready to give space on your cupboard as this machine is bulky.

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Mondial Premium Mini Food Processor (2 out of 5 stars)

This quirky little food processor can ‘pulse cut’ all your garnishes and vegetables, perfect for salsa dips, salsas, and for simple cutting or shredding. The reason why I said ‘pulse’ because it is the only control available. This is located at the top just like a buzzer (Be very careful with this, you may accidentally cut your fingers here!).  It is made of cheap plastic, except the bowl. Not a good buy if you want this to be your everyday chopper.

There is not too much features for this $ 12 device. The bowl capacity is 1.5 cups and it weighs 1.7 pounds.

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What Makes the Philips Air Fryer this Year’s Top Kitchen Gadget?

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Around the world, every year, millions of dollars are spent on new electronic gadgets and appliances for our homes. It’s a huge market. Manufacturers compete every day to produce products that will make our lives easier and better in some way, all hoping to come up with a winning product that really takes off. The kitchen/food market is one of the biggest going, with the kitchen fast becoming the most technologically advanced room in our homes. People have become so obsessed with food, and more so with making sure that they’re eating healthily, that they rush out to buy any product that aims to help.

It’s no wonder, then, that the Philips Air Fryer has become so successful during its relatively short life, as it encompasses everything that we look for in a new kitchen gadget. It’s easy to use and cooks food quickly, but perhaps most importantly of all it produces healthy food that the whole family will enjoy eating.

We all know that fried foods are bad for us, and any health conscious person would have dropped them from their diet long ago. They’re full of saturated fats that can cause weight gain and raise our cholesterol levels, which in turn can lead to serious heart trouble and other long-term health issues. So, it’s no wonder that all sensible advice warns us off eating them – but the trouble is, they taste too good. The Air Fryer cooks these sorts of foods in such a way that they still taste and have the same texture as fried food, but as it uses no extra oil or fat they’re far more healthy for us to eat.

So, how does the Philips Air Fryer work? Well it’s really quite simple – while the food cooks, it’s blasted by a constant stream of superheated air that’s circulated around the inside of the machine at a very high speed. The continual movement of the air dries out the surface of the food as it cooks, leaving it with its crispy ‘fried’ texture. All sorts of foods can be cooked in an Air Fryer – chips (French fries), steaks and other meats, vegetables, ‘deep fried’ fish… and as it works in a similar way to a conventional oven, it can also be used to roast foods, jacket potatoes, and even bake cakes and cookies!

The circulating hot air helps the cooking process, meaning that most foods cook far quicker in the Air Fryer than they would in a regular oven, with some meats and vegetables cooking in half their normal required time. The inside of the fryer can be segregated into compartments so that you can cook an entire meal in one go, and all the components are coated in a non-stick Teflon covering making them easy to clean after use.

Loads of thought has been put into the design of the Philips Air Fryer, making it not only incredibly simple to use but also a stylish addition to any kitchen. It’s on sale now in most home electrical stores, but the best deals (as always) can be found by using a price comparison website and buying online.

The Best One Cup Coffee Maker: Single Cup Coffee Maker Reviews

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Coffee is one of the stuff that completes my day. I cannot end a day without having a nice cup of coffee. So I tried to look for some coffee makers that would make me a nice piece of coffee, especially for working long hours and staying up late at night working.

I need a coffee maker that would make me a coffee that is similar to what I got on coffee shops. It should be at the same taste the same creaminess and flavor, so I search for a nice piece of single cup coffee makers and here’s what I got.

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug Review


What I like on this single cup coffee is the convenience that a coffee is directly brewed to a single mug. I could just pick it up and go. This is perfect for an office guy like me.

Product Features

  • I got personal coffeemaker brews directly into my 15-ounce travel mug
  • I got a stainless-steel mug tapered to fit most vehicle cup holders
  • It has permanent filter so I won’t be needing disposable paper filters
  • Because of its auto shut-off  I can leave it and it automatically shuts itself
  • I got a dishwasher-safe mug, mug lid, filter, and filter basket
  • It measures 9-3/4 by 7 by 6 inches
  • A 1-year warranty

 

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug Specifications

This is what I like; it is a personal coffeemaker that brews 15 ounces of coffee directly into a stainless-steel travel mug. Perfect for office guys like me and this is great also for students, commuters, and those who are working on a fast pace.

I like the mug because it has a rubber handle for a safe grip and a lid to keep coffee hot. It’s tapered to a 2-1/2-inch-diameter bottom, so it fits most vehicle cup holders.

Another thing that I like on this one is that it has a permanent filter so I won’t need a messy disposable paper filter and it shuts off automatically after brewing. The mug, filter, filter basket, and mug lid are dishwasher-safe so no hassles on my cleaning. Another thing is that the coffeemaker can also be used to heat water for my tea, hot chocolate, and instant foods like oatmeal and soup. It is made of gleaming black plastic, it measures 9-3/4 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 6 inches deep, perfect for me because I usually love to eat noodles at midnight while I am doing office work on my computer. It carries a one-year warranty against defects so I can return it when problems occur.

Pros:

  • It is Inexpensive to operate
  • It uses any ground coffee
  • It has 15-ounce serving size
  • It Includes stainless-steel travel mug
  • It has a permanent filter

Cons:

  • My coffee grounds can overflow the filter
  • It  has no programmable features

As I look around and survey this product, I have seen different reviews from different costumers that were very helpful to me.

Here’s one from Scott Pointon a Former Marine, Librarian, Woodworker, Home brewer

He said that he bought this coffeemaker for home about 2 months ago and he I love it. It became very convenient for him. He was able to quickly brew coffee for just one person.

The only thing that leaves him a bit unsatisfied is the size of the mug he said he would want it to be bigger, but it’s not a serious problem for him.

Here’s another one from Edward Miller -

He said he had a problem with the bottom of the coffee maker. He said it would probably be good if the bottom is molded so that the water had to flow uphill to move along the base of the maker. He also said that a dish under the coffee maker makes it easier to keep the counter clean.

For my summary, this product is highly recommendable. I would recommend this to my friends who are as busy as I am. I will also recommend this to commuters, office professionals, and one-coffee-drinker households.

 

 

Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System Review

The one thing that I had in common with this coffee maker is the love for gourmet coffee. Gourmet cooking is one of my favorite stuff to do since my favorite place at home is the kitchen and I spend most of the time in the kitchen. This coffee maker amazes me because of its high tech design and great functionality. This is one coffee maker that I love to have at home.

Product Features

  • Its Size is: B60
  • It has a 1500-watt single-cup brewing system for gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa
  • It Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
  • It has a Removable 48-ounce water reservoir with a removable drip tray
  • It has 3 brew-size options; 2-hour automatic shut-off; descale indicator
  • Its brewer requires 4 minutes of priming before being ready to use.

 

Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System Specifications

The best thing about this product is that it has a 48-ounce removable water reservoir and I can make it hold up to eight cups before refilling. It has a removable drip tray that allows me to clean it easily. It also has travel mugs so this is definitely perfect for my busy life.

It processes my gourmet coffee perfectly and fast. I am usually moving and working on a fast pace and do the multi-tasking most of the time, so this coffee maker works perfect.

 

It has functionalities that I can just leave there and it works all by itself. With its automatic shut off and its timer, this thing works great.

I can also adjust the brewing temperature because it has a programmable feature that includes a Digital Clock in it; I can adjust the temperature plus it automatically turns on and off. This is perfect for different types of coffee. Since I love to try different type of coffee, this one is great for me.

Pros:

  • It has three brew sizes
  • It has an adjustable brewing temperature
  • It has a large selection of pods
  • It has a Removable 48-ounce water reservoir
  • It has the Ability to use grounds instead of pods

Cons:

  • It has weak brew
  • The pods are more expensive than ground coffee not good if you are on a budget
  • The pods are disposable

As my review on this product continues to progress, I have found some helpful reviews that might help us as we consider this product.

Here’s one from “the matt hatter”

In his review, he said that after comparing between the Keurig line of B40, B50, and B60 models, the Tassimo, and the Senseo. He finally has chosen eh B6 because the B60 is the only model that brews 3 different sizes of coffee; it has 5.25, 7.25, and 9.25oz.

 

 

 

Aerobie AeroPress Review

This is another coffee maker that suits my taste. Having a fast and easy to use instant espresso coffee is a great way to relieve my stress from the whole day’s work.

I am an acidic person I had problems on hyperacidity on the past few months, when my doctor told me to stop drinking coffee it becomes very uncomfortable. But when this product appears, it definitely took my attention.

 

Product Features

  • The Product amazing product packaging
  • This is a unique coffee/espresso maker that uses a total immersion and gentle pressure to produce coffee with extraordinarily rich flavor
  • It has an American style coffee or an espresso-style shot that is perfect for use in lattes or cappuccinos
  • The acid level of the brew is much lower than conventional brewers due to the lower temperature and short brew time.
  • it can be stored for days as a concentrate because of its micro-filtered coffee that is so pure and particle-free
  • it has a Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Aerobie AeroPress Specifications

I find this product Fast and convenient, the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker make one of the best cups of coffee I have ever tasted. This innovative uses the ideal water temperature and gentle air pressure brewing to produce coffee and espresso that has rich flavor with lower acidity and without bitterness. This product is perfect for my hyperacidity. It makes 1 to 4 cups of coffee or espresso which is enough for 1 or 2 mugs which is perfect for coffee drinkers like me who drinks 5 coffees or more in a day. It features a micro filtered for grit free coffee, and it takes just 1 minute to make my coffee it takes only 20 seconds to press.

Pros:

  • very Inexpensive
  • I got a strong, smooth brew
  • It is simple to operate
  • Easy for me to clean
  • I can also make cold-brew coffee

Cons:

  • It need a large amount of coffee in order to operate
  • You need heat hot water first
  • It needs your force and strength to press down the plunger
  • It requires disposable filters

I got here some costumer product reviews that might help me a lot for choosing the best coffee maker is for me.

Here’s one from the one called “Mcon” – He said that he can brew cups of coffee in minutes and could offer his guests the best coffee of the kind of espresso coffee that they want, whether it be strong or mild. He also added that it was a pleasure communicates with the company when he had problems with the product. He said they were friendly and responsive.

Here’s another one from “pearcider” –

He said that in his 4 years of having this product it still renders a sweet, flavorful, impeccable Americano every time and has change his expectations forever. He said that all his coffee makers were replaced by this amazing product.

In summary, this product for me is highly recommended. It produces great coffee and minutes and reduced the acid impact for my hyperacidity. This is a great product and with the right value.  It is perfect for office persons and for those who love to drink espresso, latte, or cappuccino.

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The Best Coffee Makers: Coffee Maker Ratings And Reviews

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“Never buy old technology” My Mom’s advice echoed in my head as I gazed up at the bright and shiny coffee makers. My trusty Mr. Coffee machine had simply keeled over that morning, at an undeniably old age.

The problem with getting a new one was that the confusion of prices  ranging from around $15 up to $200 had stopped me in my tracks. 

I needed to see what set them apart!

Why would people pay a couple hundred bucks for a coffee maker that could  be had for under $20? (spoiler alert – my eventual selection is revealed after my review)

Features I CANNOT BEND, whichever machine I ended up with, it HAD TO HAVE THESE TWO:

programmable – need to set the unit up the night before, have it begin brewing 10 minutes before my alarm goes off

interruptible  – need to be able to grab a cup before it has finished brewing the whole pot.

MOST POPULAR FEATURES IN A COFFEE MAKER:

1. Drip brewing 

Yes, there are other ways to do it! Over the years, countless methods of making coffee making have been used around the world, and by far the single most popular is DRIP BREWING.

It is fast, needs no monitoring, and does not use an open flame. My hero!

A few alternatives:

Percolator   French Press   Electric percolator
 A pot with an internal basket that holds the ground coffee beans is placed on an open flame, when the water boils, it is forced up through the basket’s stand, and then drips down over the coffee dripping into the pot.    Boiling water is poured into the body of the coffee maker, and basically just soaks After a time, a movable piece is pushed down, trapping the ground coffee and forcing them downward, trapping at the bottom, so the brew can be poured, bean free    Identical to a percolator in method, with no open flame to deal with. Water and beans are measured into separate compartments, the coffee in an upper basket. The unit is plugged in, and will heat to boiling point, forcing the water up through the basket, then down to the holding reservoir.

2. Programmable

These units can be set up before you go to bed, and will start the coffee brewing at a time you specify. Nice to wake up to the smell of that savory first cup waiting for you!

3. Built in water filter

Using semi permanent, changeable water filters, ordinary tap water does not affect the flavor of your coffee at all! Manufacturers recommend changing them regularly for best results, usually around 3 months per filter with ordinary use.

4. Pause and serve. This feature allows you to remove the carafe and take a cup before the entire pot is brewed.  Usually using a simple spring in the basket, when the pot is removed, the spring descends, and the water is not allowed to drip out of the bottom of the brewing chamber for a minute.

5. “Permanent” coffee filter, this is a hard plastic basket that is inserted into the coffee basket. It comes out for cleaning, and does not need paper liners. rinsing it out can be messy however, and some people prefer to line this basket with paper liners, and then enjoy a double filtered pot of brew.

6. Clock, if you have the program feature, this is naturally a given.

7.  Coffee bean grinder, integrated with the coffee maker, grinds just enough of the bean for the amount you are making. Undeniably the freshest, most aromatic way to go, this feature will surely cost you.

8. Thermal, or insulated carafe. If you like to make a batch of coffee and then enjoy it for hours without being bothered with making another, this feature may be for you. The carafe is insulated similarly to a thermos, and after brewing can keep warm up to 3 or 4 hours. Notice however, I said keep warm, not hot. The number one complaint among consumers is that the thermal units do not keep the coffee hot, merely warm.

9 Pod compatible. The newest, and hottes ttype oft home coffee makers are the pod machines. The single cup pod, is inserted into a holder, which is then closed and hot water forced through the contents of the pod, into your waiting cup. Initially seen only commercially, these popular coffee makers are now far more compact, and being able to select from many different “pods” containing a widely diverse variety of coffee, tea, and other hot beverages seems to thrill the overall population. They have come down quite a bit in price lately, however, the pods are not available for purchase everywhere, and these single serving units are very expensive in comparison to the traditional sized and brewed others.

Some standard machines now have the ability to accommodate Pods, and still perform in their originally designed manner. Again, this dual functioned type of coffee maker will cost you.

OKAY, here are the top selling machines of 2011, with pricing and some additional information to help you in selecting your new coffee maker…..

You may be disappointed in me, I know my Mom would be, but in the end I replaced my poor dead Mr. Coffee with another that differed only in that it was black, instead of white. As you all know, I am a notorious cheapskate.

 PRICE SIZE PLUS’S   DOWNSIDE   WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
             
MR COFFEE SWITCH DW12 Under $25 at Lowes Mid Cheap, reliable and uncomplicated Cheaply made, poor quality   A kitchen favorite for years!
     
BLACK AND DECKER UNDER COUNTER SPACEMAKER $75 at Target*currently on sale! Under $70 Small Can be programmed, takes NO COUNTER SPACE   Cheaply made, it doesn’t hold up.   Have little counter space? This one is for YOU
               
CUISINART BREW CENTRAL DCC1200 $80 BUT can be had on AMAZON for less Large Sleek and attractive, the stainless finish is a winner.   May not fit under some cabinets, and the water reservoir is hard to fill.   This was the 2011 best seller!
               
BUNN THERMAL BREWER Under $165 at Home Depot Large Reliable and attractive   BIG, as with most thermal carafes, the coffee doesn’t stay BLAZING hot.   Some people love having a commercial name machine at home
               
CAPRESSO MT600 About $140 BUT can be found on AMAZON used for approx.. $80 Mid sized Stainless steel water reservoir allows great flavor, no plastic hints   Expensive, and does not keep coffee hot for long.   A consistent 4 stars out of 5 rank with consumer opinion polls says a lot!

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The Best Toaster Oven: Toaster Reviews

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It has always been my desire to have my own toaster oven. Since my most favorite activity at home is eating, we definitely need a nice toaster oven for cooking and heating different kinds of food. So I decided to look for the best toaster that I can find in different stores around our area and here one that I’ve found… 

A Breville BOV650XL Compact 4-Slice Smart Oven with Element IQ Review

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I am looking for the kind of toaster oven that has a large capacity to hold different types of dishes. I am also looking for a countertop oven has smart features and it can independently heat elements, adjusts automatically, and makes my food perfectly cooked without cold spots or spots that are not heated properly. Because I love to cook and bake, I also want it to be perfect for cooking and baking and can evenly distributed heat.

So I looked at some stores and I found this one, the Breville BOV650XL Compact 4-Slice Smart Oven with Element. I looked at the product features and I saw that it is perfect for my taste.

 

 

Product Features:

  • I found out that is has 1800 watt countertop. this oven has smart features, but takes up less space
  • I saw that the elements adjust automatically for each of the eight preset functions to deliver the right cooking temperature at the right time
  • I can have presets which includes: toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat
  • I also found out that it has Independent heating elements and it puts the power where it’s needed most
  • This oven remembers all my personal preferences

 

Product Specifications:

I looked at its specifications and I found out that it is 1800 watt countertop oven. A countertop oven allows the hot air to circulate inside with the use of concealed fans. This is what I am looking for because I want an oven that can circulate heat evenly.

I also like its preset functions. There is no need for me to search the web of the cooking book for the exact temperature of different kinds of food.

And because it has smart features, it can direct the heating elements to the exact area that it is needed. And it has an artificial memory that remembers my personal preferences or my previous saved adjustments.

You might want to consider the pros and cons of this product.

Pros:

  • Great features
  • Fully automatic inside and out
  • Complete preset functions
  • Independent and accurate heat distributions
  • Can digitally store personal preferences

 

Cons:

  • Too expensive
  • Complexity on controls (can be very confusing at first)

 

To wrap things up, this product is awesome. I find it to be the most innovative toaster oven. It has state of the art and latest technology. Digitally powered and perfectly engineered to fit my taste.

I would personally recommend this product to people like me who loves cooking and eating. It will completely revolutionize your cooking world.

 

 

 

 

 

Cuisinart TOB-195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler, Stainless Review

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            I am looking for the toaster oven that has a huge space and can cook almost all the food that I like. I am looking for oven that has two powerful burners that can cook large type of food and I mean huge enormous food, like a broiler and some stuffs like that. So when I looked at this oven it hits me right on the spot. I can already imagine a huge 12 inch pizza being cooked inside. Men! How I love the space inside it’s like a big dome. So I looked at the product features and here’s what I got.

 

Product Features

  • I got a 6-slice convection toaster oven broiler with 0.6-cubic-foot capacity
  • There is a Pizza/bake, broil, toast, and convection; bagel, reheat, and defrost buttons
  • I got a shade control with heat sensor that maintains precise oven temperature
  • I got an electronic touchpad controls; clock and oven timers and easy-to-clean interior
  • It measures 16 by 17-3/4 by 9-5/8 inches; with a 3-year limited warranty

Product specifications

With this kind of features I can cook my favorite pizzas with enormous sizes. Pizza is one of my personal favorite, but I’m not a member of the Ninja Turtles, I just love pizza. I can also cook chicken, and I mean whole chicken because it has broiling capacity and I can put six slices of bread inside, all at the same time. What a remarkable piece of equipment, and because it is a convection toaster, heat are being distributed evenly inside the oven. That means all parts are cooked and not just the top or the side part. It has heat sensors and maintains a controlled temperature on whatever I wish to cook. Its stainless steel body is dashing and elegant and because it is stainless steel it is easy to clean.

 

Pros:

  • Completely revolutionized my cooking experience
  • Great and huge space inside
  • Nice touch pad controls
  • Latest technology and high quality engineering
  • Precise oven temperature on a precise food or item
  • Easy to clean body part.

 

Cons:

  • It’s pretty expensive for those who are in a budget
  • The stainless steel surface gets hot easily on the process of cooking so you need to be careful on those or else you get burned. I get that all the time on stainless steel heating equiptments.

 

To come to a halt for all these, this product complete passed my personal preferences. Since I like to cook big, for me this product has it all. I would definitely recommend this to people who love to stay in the kitchen to cook and eat. But you need to watch out for calories and cholesterol they can be dangerous.

 

Black & Decker TRO480BS Toast-R-Oven 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review

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For people like who would go down to budget directly, I will look for an oven that can cook my favorite pizza, has a huge capacity, fully functional features and yet it is very inexpensive. It also comes from a very reliable brand, simple and yet fully functional. So when as I searched for some products I got stumbled on this one. The Black & Decker TRO480BS Toast-R-Oven 4-Slice Toaster Oven got my attention.

First of all I have appliances that are labeled black and decker and they performed very well, so when I saw this brand I knew they were good. It has 3 controls which I personally like. It has temperature control and as well as a timer and a type of food control. I like it because it is perfect for all types of cooking that I have every day. Another thing is that it gets hot pretty fast and yet it cooks evenly. Lastly it has a nice crumb trey. So here are more features about the product.

 

Product Features

  • I got a large-capacity 1200-watt 4-slice toaster oven
  • It does some of my favorite like: Bake, broil, bagel, toast, and keep-warm functions
  • I got an adjustable temperature up to 450 degrees F
  • I can set up a 30-minute timer; slide-out crumb tray; baking pan included
  • I measured it approximately 10 by 8.5 by 16 inches

 

Product Specifications

The large space capacity is what I like on this product. I can fit in 4 slices of bread inside and a nice medium size pizza. I can bake a cake, brownies and more; I can broil: I can bagel; toast bread in the morning and I can warm some left overs. I can adjust its temperature to whatever I like and I can adjust it up to 450 degrees F. I can leave and do something else because it has a 30 minute timer and no spills on the bottom part inside because it has a baking pan.

 

Pros:

 

  • Simple yet fully functional features
  • It has all the basic function that I need
  • Huge space capacity
  • Can cook almost all that I want to cook
  • Durable
  • Does not accumulate much kitchen space
  • Very affordable

 

Cons:

 

  • Does not heat too much on the side and top
  • Limited features
  • Simple design or not so attractive in it design

 

If you are interested in having more complicated and sophisticated features, then you will not be satisfied with this. But as for me, this ok, because what I want is a simple one.

As a summary this oven works great and I would consider buying this and would recommend this with my friends. I trust the brand so I would recommend this and try it myself since I am on a low budget.

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How To Clean A Coffee Maker: Tips On Cleaning A Coffee Maker

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               Nothing is more relaxing and more energizing for me than to have a cup of coffee. The aroma of a strong and sweet taste of the coffee is nice especially in the morning. That is why I appreciate the work of the coffee maker. Before we only have an electric heater, so it takes a little more time to heat the water and make a coffee. Now that I have the coffee maker, I can make coffee faster.

Since this product is exposed to coffee and water most of the time, I realized that this product is susceptible to dirt and coffee stains. Like this one over here.

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Or this one…

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               Now that is one ugly coffee maker I have ever seen. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to drink a coffee from either one of these. So I decided to clean my coffee maker before it becomes worst.

Before I go a little further I have to prepare the things that I need.

Bleach

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White vinegar

Good for cleaning plastic materials and removing water stains

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 Water

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Cleaning rags

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Paper towel

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               The first thing that I would do is to set up the solution. First I will mix two part water with one part vinegar as my cleaning solution for the portions that are made of plastic.

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Now that the solution is done, I will put the solution in the reservoir of the coffee maker. Then I will turn it on and let it run as it used to be.

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After I do this I will put clean cold water and rinse the inside of the reservoir, but before I do that I’ll make sure that the machine cools down in order to avoid damage.

After the rinse, I would then check of there are some stains left, then I will repeat the process until it becomes clean and clear. After which I will wipe the reservoir with a clean paper towel or a cleaning rug that has never been used. But for me, in order to be safe I will use a nice sheet of paper towel.

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               Now that my coffee maker reservoir is clean I will then wipe some solutions on the other part of the coffee maker.

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               After all the stains and the spill marks are gone, I will rinse it with a wet cleaning rag that is soaked or dipped in the water. Then I will wipe it with another cleaning rag that is clean and dry, and allow the surface to dry.

For the coffee maker decanter or carafe, I will wash it in the soapy water together with the filter basket. I would prefer to wash it manually than putting it in a dishwasher. The intense heat of the dishwasher will break the carafe.

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If the carafe is very dirty, I will use a bleach to remove the stains inside. Wash it and rinse it very well with water then wipe it with a clean paper towel.

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               For the finishing touches, I will then check if there are some marks or dirt that I have missed on the process of cleaning. I will wipe it again with a clean cloth and then its coffee time again.

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