Juiceman Jr. Elite Pro JM211 Juice Extractor Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very skeptical about juicing and received this as a gift. I found that this juicer very easy to use and clean. You can even wash the accessories in the dishwasher. My energy level has increased dramatically after using my juicer and I don't know how I ever got along without it! I definitely recommend this juicer to a beginner who would like to try out adding juices to their diet.

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Whether you're into nutrition-laden wheatgrass tonics or really superb fresh orange juice, a juicer is a great way to go. Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, and additive-free fresh juice is a convenient and quick alternative to eating all of them whole. This Juiceman Junior is best for the more casual juice enthusiast, but is still plenty powerful and quick. Two latches hold the juice bowl, blade basket, and cover on the base unit, which has a footprint comparable to the average blender. Produce cut to the appropriate size goes in the feed tube, then is gently pressed into the blade basket with a plunger. Juice pours out one spout, while the pulp--including seeds and skin--shoots out into a separate pulp basket. The low speed setting is for softer produce such as oranges and apples, while the high speed setting takes care of harder fruits and vegetables such as carrots and pineapples. Enjoy the juice and use the pulp in recipes such as those for carrot cake. A basic cookbook and audiotape of juicing tips are included.

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Presto Pressure Canner Sealing Ring Review

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(More customer reviews)I keep having to replace the rings every 6 months because they shrink and then they don't do their job. I have a Presto canner and if there was a better ring that fits (which I don't think there is) I would get it. My friend has a Mirro canner and she used it for 15 years and never had to replace the ring. I wish the Mirro ring fit into my Presto canner, but it doesn't.


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Progressive International Silicone 12 Inch Diameter Microwave Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to use with my 12in pizza pan when I bake cookies and other things on it. Works great. Very easy to clean and nothing sticks. Product is very thin but as long as you are careful not to use a knife on it it will hold up well.

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Soymilk Maker - SoyQuick Automatic Soy Milk Maker SDZ-4 Review

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(More customer reviews)February 17 2006
I did some research online and read people's review then decided to buy this soy milk machine. I know all the time that soy is very good to people's health especially for women so I had great expectation that this thing would work out. I ordered online from their own website and got it after 1 week. It was much bigger that I had imagined. Back in China, my mom used to use a handy soymaker. Anyway, I used it 3 times and it was good. Just that the soymilk didn't taste as fully cooked. Also washing the machine is a bit complicated since the head (where the electric parts are)is undetachable from the grinding part. So you need to hold the heavy head when washing the grinding part. You need to be very careful not to splash water onto the head. It's a bit tricky.
At the 4th usage, it only heated up without grinding at all so we pretty much harvest whole boiled beans. I called the company to fix it but they said I have to pay the mailing. Even though I found online that they have a retailer in my city but they insisted that I mail it back. Also if I still decide to return it later after fixing it, the 30 day warranty won't be extended. It still starts from the date of purchase, not from the date after you fix it. So I decided to return it for refund anyway. I paid $20+ for the mailing.
Another thing I found out about the manual is that, there is inconsitency among different language versions. One version says "push the grind button 3 times", the other versions says "push the grind button 4 times". I don't know which one to follow.
It's quite a lesson to learn. Well, I'll have to look for my soy machine again. I didn't the machine from Amazon so I wouldn't know if the experience would be different if I did.
March 21, 2006
This is a follow up of my previous review for this soymilk maker. I returned the machine and wrote the review here in February. The supervisor of the customer service called me after he saw the online review. He said according to their policy, in case the machine is broken, they should pay for the shipping. The lady who handled my case has worked there for 1+ year but was oblivious of this policy. He also offered to give me a completely new machine with 2 year warranty as a compliment. Well, I tried the new machine out and it is working good. Now I've got the refund for the previous machine as well as the $20 shipping. I guess I should give them a second chance of proving themselves.

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Amco Acrylic Lime Squeezer Review

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(More customer reviews)...it broke the third time we used it. We are replacing it with a metal one.

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Back to Basics 176 Canning Funnel Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't know why I lived without it! It sits beautifully in the mouth of the jar and the wide hole lets the food fall right into the jar like it wasn't there. Ladles seem to know just when to drip so it hits the side of the jar. You can almost hear them laughing at you. This funnel ends that! No more food running down the side of the canning jar. No more messy, sticky rims that need to be carefully cleaned before placing the lid. And it cleans very easily. I highly recommend it.

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Presto Orville Redenbacher's Stirring Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me preface this with I bought this popper as a replacement to my West Bend Stir Crazy popper that I had used with great frequency for 16 years (got it as a wedding gift) until the heat element decided it had popped it's last popcorn. This remarkable durability set the bar high for its replacement. I was unable to find a West Bend replacement at the time locally but I had found this Presto model. This popper had no realistic hope of reaching the bar set by the previous popper, but even with reduced expectations I'm disappointed. This popper comes in two parts and I have different feelings for each;
I'll start with the positive first:
The base is solid and the motor is quiet. The non-stick coating is great, clean up is fantastic as you only need take a paper towel to wipe it out and done! I've not had any problem with popping issues outside of having purchased a brand of substandard popcorn that I will never buy again. That's not the poppers fault, that's me trying to save a buck. The base by itself deserves 4 stars.
Now for the negative and the main reason behind my two star rating:
The clear bowl is complete rubbish. After the third use, I could see a hair line crack that was forming from one of the drip holes in the "butter tray" going towards the center. I never put butter in there anyway so I didn't give it much consideration given its location. The next use, while washing I noticed additional cracks had formed both in the butter tray as well as around the side handle area and one in the middle of the bowl's side. With each use, they've gotten worse.
To be clear, I've always hand washed the bowl and not in the dishwasher per the instructions and given the duration of my previous popper I don't think it's something I'm doing to cause this to occur as I'm not doing anything different. I can only guess its heat related as for the life of me I can't figure out how else these could be forming.
My wife has made fun of me as I've been duct taping the outside of the bowl where cracks have come together to try to maintain some sort of structural integrity of the bowl so I can keep on popping and get as many uses out of it as possible, but as a whole the bowl is deteriorating rapidly. This last batch I just made may be the last one as yet another crack that was not there prior to use has spawned from the side handle down the bowl and almost to the butter tray.
It's a shame as the base appears to be solidly made and usable for a long time.
As fortune would have it, I got a new West Bend Stir Crazy as a Christmas gift. I wonder if it will last 16 years like its predecessor? Not likely, as with everything it seems these days, they don't make them like they used to. But I would expect it to last at least one year, not 3 months.

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Progressive 3.5-Quart Asparagus Steamer Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this asparagus steamer a couple of years ago and was able to use it only a few times because the basket and the bottom of the steamer rusted right away. I have several stainless steel pots and none of them rusted...they are not supposed to. I was definitely not happy with the product!

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products.This 4.5-quart versatile steamer is made from 18/10 stainless steel.It has a 18/8 mesh insert and a tempered glass lid.The mesh insert is designed with a hook for draining liquid into the pot before serving. Ideal for cooking fresh asparagus, a variety of pastas, corn, seafood or hard boilded eggs.

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West Bend 6200 Hi-Rise Rotary Belgian Waffle Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The main reason I purchased this waffle maker was that the description implied that the waffle plates were removable. They are not removable, and so you can only clean the waffle maker with a damp cloth.
"Dishwasher-safe drip tray and nonstick plates"
(I already have a waffle iron that I got fed up with because it was so difficult to keep the plates clean - at this point it isn't possible to get a waffle out because of how sticky everything is. Trying to fix that with a damp cloth is a nightmare.) I would have gotten a waffle maker that had more reviews (like Oster 3874 Flip Nonstick Belgian Waffle Maker) but I'd hoped I had found one with removable plates. I may return this one so I can get something I'm more sure of, so I haven't used it yet. I'll update this review with my results later.

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Perfect for waffle lovers, this easy-to-use appliance makes delicious 1-inch-thick, 7-inch-round, Belgian-style waffles that are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Simply pour batter into the center of the round-shaped waffle plate and lower the lid. The unit's rotating function helps evenly coat the batter on both the upper and lower waffle plates. The result, gourmet-quality Belgian waffles with easy-to-cut sections and extra-deep pockets to fill with maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit, or other favorite topping. The appliance also provides light to dark browning control to accommodate individual preferences, "power" and "ready" indicator lights, a cool-touch handle, and a fold-away design for compact storage. Even more, its nonstick plates and removable drip tray clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher, and instructions and recipes come included. The waffle maker measures approximately 15 by 8 by 7-1/2 inches.

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ISI Nitrous Oxide Cream Chargers Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this item very quickly, and think it's a great value. I can't buy this big pack anywhere locally, and the price is great.

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Nesco 4805-12 5-Quart Electric Roaster, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)I am giving it three stars because of its poor quality. This unit is not up to the standards of my old 4-quart Nesco roaster oven. This unit is manufactured in China and the quality shows. I will start looking for appliances manufactured in Europe and pay the price for the quality.
WARNINGS:
1.The unit gets EXTREMELY hot even the control knob.
2.Do the initial burn-in outdoors. This unit smoked for 45 minutes giving off harsh smelling fumes. This unit will need a burn in time of hours because it still has a harsh smell when heated. I am wondering if the smell is not the internal parts melting
3.Do not leave this unit unattended when doing the burn-in or cooking.
4.DO NOT allow children near this unit.
Before cooking in the unit, I decided to test how accurate the dial temperature settings were. I used a Taylor analog oven thermometer and set the units temperature dial to 275 degrees. I allowed the unit to preheat as directed in the owner's manual. After the preheating time I removed the lid and discovered the internal temperature was 350 degrees. I confirmed the Taylor thermometer reading with a Fluke model 62 IR (infrared) digital thermometer. I will test the unit again at a different setting later this week. I will make notes in the owner's manual so that I do not ruin a meal because of inaccurate temperature dial listings.


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Presto Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring/Overpressure Plug Pack (3 & 4 Quart) Review

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I am delighted to report that I am very satisfied with this ring, it's like original. Great product. Highly recommend to use this product, even when it is not packed in a box, because that's how the company packages it.
Thanks Amazon for this Sealing Ring.

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Victorio 16-Ounce Shaved Ice/Snow Cone Syrup, Cream Soda Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this flavor of syrup it makes a great snow cone or slushie. I've even used it to flavor homemade ice cream. It's a hard flavor to find, I'm so glad I found a source!

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Stainless Steel Covered Cake Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an amazing pan/lid. Not only is it heavy and well made, it is gorgeous! I have wanted a pan like this for at LEAST 25 years and have suffered through MANY ugly, cheap, 9X13 pans that just did not please me! FINALLY I found this pan. It is well worth the money and you will not be sorry if you order this pan. It bakes beautifully and did not scratch when I cut the food. Clean up was a breeze too! I LOVE this pan. It was received sooner than promised and well packed. This would make a great shower or wedding gift. Thanks a million!

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Victorio VKP1010 Apple and Potato Peeler, Suction Base Review

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(More customer reviews)This item peels apples amazingly fast, as fast as you can turn the handle.
It makes the job of peeling and slicing the apples the shortest part of the job when preparing apple desserts.
Really worth the money spent, in saved time and frustration.
It will peel, core and slice an apple as fast as you can turn the handle, about 30 seconds per apple.
You'll probably peel more apples then you need, just because it's neat to watch it work.
Minus: You have to hold the cutter back until it gets started on BIG apples (or LARGE potatoes).
You need a smooth non porious surface to attach it too or it requires two hands to use it.

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Waring Health Professional Juice Extractor (New, Exclusive) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Waring Pro Professional Juice Extractor JEX328 to use when I visit the USA. I originally wanted to buy L'Equip Mini Pulp Ejector Juicer, an excellent juicer that I use at home in the UK, but it was a bit pricey so I found a reconditioned Waring at a very good price on the internet (approx. $25).
Pros: sturdy / easy to use / comes with spout cleaner and its own jug which the L'Equip does not
Cons: Bit noisy / quite large and cumbersome / takes longer to clean than the L'Equip / lower yield than the L'Equip and some chunks of fruit and vegetables found in waste basket / pusher tends to stick sometimes
Although I definitely notice a difference between the two machines, I enjoy using the Waring, and consider it a good juicer for the price I paid.


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Velox Tomato Press / Tomato Strainer - Made in Italy Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this tomato press to replace a similar one I got years ago which finally just wore out. Be aware that the actual color of the press is RED not the white as in the photo. The square bowl that comes with this particular press is handy for catching the offloaded tomato remnants. A comment about these type of presses making only "tomato soup" which is sort of true, the pressed tomato stuff that comes out of the chute is sort of soup-like but makes a great base for spaghetti sauce, salsa, and pizza sauce. I usually add a can of tomato paste to thicken the sauce up. Secondly I saw one reviewer's comments about the left over tomato stuff being a waste, well, I learned years ago to just keep putting that material back in the hopper and re-pressing it. I recently did about 10 pounds of tomatoes from my garden and got 4 huge containers of sauce with only seeds, a stem or three, and bits of skin left over. My wife was amazed at how little is left after you keep re-pressing.
The only down side to these presses is the squisher part which is inside is tough to clean. All in all though a great way to make a sauce base for the money and a great use of my garden tomatoes.

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