Calphalon Vegetable Peeler Review

I'm quickly becoming a big fan of Calphalon.I picked this peeler up because I couldn't find the one we had.I just used it and I must say, I'm pleasantly surprised at how easilly it peels.The blade is long and freely rotates.I'm no engineer, but I think the shape really helps.I paid about the same amount for my last peeler, but it got the peel stuck in it constantly because it peeled so thick.This peeling is refreshing to use.The peels are very thin and it works very quickly.This is probably the last peeler I'll ever own.

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Calphalon Gadgets - Want to grate a pile of Parmesan in a hurry? Crush a head of garlic while remaining fragrance-free? Make a picture-perfect ice cream sundae? The Calphalon collection of gadgets can help you make quick work of these and dozens of other food preparation tasks. Each item is crafted from premium metals and features a comfort-enhancing soft-touch control zone. Browse the full collection to see the many unique performance features that distinguish them. Representing simplicity at its finest, our vegetable peeler features a large, freely rotating stainless steel blade honed to a perfect edge then attached to an ultra-comfortable handle. A soft touch control zone adds cushioned support at the point where your thumb and forefinger grasp the tool. So can work through oodles of apples and pounds of potatoes quickly and easily.

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Hawkins 10 Liter Stainless Steel Cooker Review

I actually have the 6 liter or 6.5 quart stainless steel version of this pressure cooker, which is no longer listed for some reason.I narrowed my choices down to the Hawkins and the Kuhn Rikon brands, since they had the best reviews with the least negatives like usability and durability problems.I've had a number of medium quality pressure cookers in the past that failed from falling apart or wearing out their o-ring seals every year, so I wanted a quality one this time.The Kuhn Rikon was about $200, so I bought the Hawkins, which I am happy with.

It's very popular in India, probably because it lasts forever and it's very energy efficient.Once it reaches full pressure I drop the heat from 10 down to a 3.It also uses almost no water, so you can use a minimum of liquid without it going dry on you. It is also safe in case of overpressure.If you do mess up and blow it up, it will release pressure below the handle, so you won't get injured or make a mess of your ceiling.It is very easy/convenient to use and it has a five year warranty, which you aren't likely to use.It appears very rugged.It has a thick completely flat bottom for even cooking on any cooking surface including flat top electric stoves.

There are some potential negatives.It does have a very narrow diameter for it's size because it is tall and narrow.It also has a lip at the top that reduces the usable width and bowls you can insert for cooking to 6.5 inches wide on my 6 liter cooker.I have a small pyrex bowl that fits perfectly for very modest size portions.If you expect to use larger bowls, you'll be disappointed.You also lose a few inches of volume at the top because you have to insert the lid at a steep angle inside the top before seating it underneath the top lip by design.You shouldn't be filling the pressure cooker more than 2/3 full anyway for safety reasons on any pressure cooker, though.You won't have much luck ordering special parts or inserts.The USA Hawkins support doesn't know anything about it.You'll have to go through India.The top lip does make it impossible to completely dry out by hanging upside down, but you can just shake it a little to get most of the water out and let the rest evaporate in the cupboard.There was a big hole in the box it arrived in but the pressure cooker was undamaged.The book manual is very cheaply made and some pages fell out of it immediately upon first opening but these complaints are minor.

I'm very happy with it since I was looking for an easy to use and very reliable stainless steel pressure cooker without paying a fortune.

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Magefesa Star R 10-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Review

We received the Magefesa Star R 10 Quart Pressure Cooker very quickly. This has to be the best pressure cooker on the market and at the best price too. It has a heavy bottom and is built safe and solid. This is our second and larger Magefesa pressure cooker and we couldn't be happier with them both. The 10 quart size allows cooking with alot of ingrediants and for more people and is a nice versital size cooker.

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Preserves vitamins and minerals that are usually lost with conventional cooking methods. Reduces cooking time up to 70% in nowdays busy life so you will be using less energy (ecofriendly) and saving money. Reduced CO2 emissions. Pot and lid made of 18/10 stainless steel.

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Vasconia 8 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker Review

nice price, easy to use, and its in the 4 for 3, cant go wrong, you can do alot with pressure cookers as i learned on alton brown, and this ones the perfect size, with a simple safe design.

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Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender Review

Well ok, maybe I am not all shook up so much as BLENDED up. I purchased this immersion blender after my older no name brand unit purchased at Wally World died in the middle of blending a pot of hot soup. I like that you can wash the blenders blade assembly in the dishwasher and the stainless steel shaft is not stained like so many of the ALL PLASTIC models. Another thing I love is the power of the unit and the sharpness of the blades; they will reduce a pot of cream of broccoli soup to a smooth consistency in nothing flat.

Oh and when I say broccoli soup folks, I MEAN broccoli soup. I put nearly two bunches of steamed broccoli in my soup and I only chunk it prior to blending with the immersion blender. This blender will puree` the soup to a perfect creamy texture in nothing flat. (Reserve a few pieces of the chunked broccoli to add back to the soup for texture purposes) I have also used it on my potato and asparagus soups with equally great results.

If you are looking for an immersion blender with lots of power and a "NO STAIN" Stainless Steel shaft then IMO, you cannot go wrong with this model from Cusinart.

Happy Blending!

Ciao!

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Equipped with a powerful 200-watt motor, this immersion hand blender quickly purees soups, blends batters, mixes beverages, and more. The unit's unique blade provides extremely smooth and even blending, while its protective blade guard helps prevent splattering. The blender offers one-handed operation with its lightweight design, easy-to-grip ergonomic handle, and simple push-button controls. In addition, its long shape reaches into pots, pitchers, and bowls to extend blending options, eliminating the need to dirty extra dishes. For simple clean up, the blender's stainless-steel shaft is dishwasher-safe and the smooth surface of the blender body wipes clean easily. A 2-cup plastic beaker is included. Available in a variety of fashionable colors, the hand blender measures approximately 3 by 3 by 14-1/8 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Fagor Futuro Pressure Cookers Review

Love, love my pressure cooker! Cooks well and fast. Compatible with induction cooktop. Easy to wash. This size is for a small family. If your family is larger than three, you are better off with the 8-quart size. Instruction booklet is easy to read, really. Definitely worth every penny. Made in Spain.

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This unit can be used as a pressure cooker and as a pressure canner. The Fagor Futuro model is the ultimate in the evolution of the pressure cookers. Pressure cooker is constructed with 18/10 stainless steel and comes complete with two short handles for easy storage, an automatic locking lid for added convenience, an easy-cleaning valve, a steamer basket that doubles as a food grater, and a "Tastefully Under Pressure" cookbook with over 90 delicious recipes. Exclusive triple valve safety system plus safety lock on handle prevents opening before all pressure is released. Visual pressure indicator on handle shows when all pressure has been released from cooker. Spring-type mechanism with two pressure settings: LOW (8psi) and HIGH (15psi). Works on all types of domestic stovetops: gas, electric, ceramic and induction. Simple-to-use dial format makes it easy to regulate and release pressure, and remove for cleaning!

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