Appliance Reviews

I am glad i bought it. I had the GF small grill but wanted a larger family size. I am too cheap to pay the 99.00+ for the family GF grill so i bought this one and I am so glad i did. We started a Healthy eating plan a month ago. IF it were not for this grill i would not have lost 17 pounds in 36 days. I cook everything on this grill. My (teens) also love it. so fast and Fat free cooking could not be easier. I have even cooked eggs on this. a fast spray with non fat cooking spray and BAM you are cooking away. Can not go wrong on this one.

I bought two of these over a year ago. I gave my retired parents one and keep the other. They clean up with ease
and cook really fast. I cook chicken breast and beef patties the most with mine, but have used it for a lot of other items.
My mom liked hers so much that she gave both of my siblings one for Christmas presents. I'm trying to decide who's left on my list that might enjoy one.

The Hamilton HealthSmart Grill is a glorious piece kitchenware I Love it, It allows you to lower your fat intake as well as count calories. It's wonderful for Meat, bread , grilled vegetables and even grilled fruit. When it comes to dinner, With the Hamilton Grill it's a no-brainer makes cooking enjoyable. The clean up is a cinch. I use my grill very often because it's healthy, easy and fast. I recommend the hamilton for every one...........................

I received the KitchenAid Ultra power Stand mixer for a recent wedding present and already find myself using it everyday. I have just returned from three years in West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer and the preservatives in American foods were bothering both my husband and me. I now use the KitchenAid mixer for everything from wheat bread to mashed potatoes and stiff-but-not dry egg whites. It lives on the countertop. The only problem is that it is difficult to add flour while the beater is down--not much room.

I have owned a KitchenAid Stand Mixer for over 5 years and absolutely love it. I don't know how I lived without it. It simply is one of the best stand mixers available. It is on the expensive side as mixers go but it is well worth it if you can afford it. I was lucky to recieve it as a gift. Stand mixers are great tools for times when recipes call for mixing, beating or whipping for longer periods of time, e.g. egg whites, cream, batter, etc. in order to attain a certain texture or air. While it is doing it's job, your hands are free to do other tasks at hand. It's not limited to baking use. I have used the mixer for mixing ground meat with seasoning or breadcrumbs for meatloaf, hamburgers, wonton filling and even to mash potatoes. It mixes ingredients together faster and more evenly than manually with your hands. You can buy accessories such as a grater which attaches to the front of the mixer. This is another tool that makes it easier on your own hands and does a faster and better job.

I received one of these for Christmas (my first married Christmas) from my mother-in-law. I was happy b/c I figured this would be helpful in making cookies or the occasional cake. I am a full time graduate student and I work full time. I now cook dinner almost every night and try new recipes b/c of my kitchen aid mixer. It can do almost anything. Cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and all of that other stuff that was a pain to mix up is now a delight. ... ENJOY!

I recently bought a really great ice cream machine and I happened to be browsing the internet and I saw this waffle cone maker. At first, I thought, "O.K., not another gadget!" but after reading several descriptions of the machine I decided to buy it. Thank God for going with my first mind!! This machine is incredible. After reading the brief instructions, I mixed up my batch of waffle cone mix (Chef's Choice) and set out on my adventure. Spraying a small amount of olive oil onto the heating pads (I always spray oil for the first time of each use) I poured my first coaster-sized amount of mix onto the machine; closed the lid and waited for the appropriate time to elapse. After opening the lid, out came this good smelling circular cone. Immediately, I lifted the cone using a rubber spatula; used the cone roller as indicated and Viola!! A great cone!! Not to mention the wonderful smell permeating my house!!
It took me two tries to get the right amount of mix to make the perfect cone. I had some of the mix slide out the sides of the machine...no problem, just wipe it off. When making your cone fold a small amount at the bottom before you begin rolling the cone; or pinch the bottom of the cone when rolling so that your ice cream will not come out at the end; or put some melted chocolate, butterscotch or caramel at the bottom and let it get hard...a tasty plug!!
The only thing I can think of that would make this one package complete is if the company would supply a rubber spatula, the towel (they mention using) or perhaps a pair of cotton gloves to help roll the cone...it is hot!! However, I really use just my hands. I get a better feel of the roller this way. And, please do not let these couple of items dissuade you from purchasing this machine. That would be terrible. We should all, hopefully, have a rubber spatula and towels!!
Cleaning the machine is a breeze. The non-stick heating pads are greatly appreciated.
I highly recommend this machine. What a great addition to any household that loves ice cream!!
Be Blessed!!

This is the best way to draw customers into our ice cream shop. They smell the waffle cones baking and we can't sell enough. Is there some way to guide me to a source or supplier who sells the waffle cone mix. The ice cream store I worked in 2 years ago bought the mix and all you had to do was add water. I can't seem to find out who sells it. It's quick and you can mix up any amount at a time instead of a full recipe. I would appreciate your help. Your cone maker is wonderful!
Thanks, Judith K. Tooker

My kids love waffle cones but they cost much $ at ice cream parlors and the store. Bought this waffle cone maker & its easy to use - just throw the cone ingredients in a bowl, stir, put the batter in the pan and 1 minute later you have a delicious fresh waffle cone. Could'nt be easier & I've saved lots of $ having cones at home instead of at the ice cream stands. Fun to make with groups of kids too!

After years as a Dualit owner, I still get a certain pleasure from using its sensible, rugged controls, raising and lowering the toast myself, hearing the friendly ticking of its timer...
It's only a toaster I know, but there's just something about it that gives you a sense of satisfaction. And it makes any kitchen look cool, just siting there. I also know it's expensive, but I've known people buy several new, lesser toasters in the time I've had my Dualit, so who's saving? If something does go wrong, I can get new bits so I won't have to throw it away, ever perhaps.

By the way, it makes good toast too. The best thing is that the toast doesn't pop up, and toast is much crisper if you leave it down (keeping warm) inside the toaster for a minute or two. You can't usually do this with regular toasters.

If you are resistant of the price, think again, it's well worth the investment!

Just read the review about the person who cranked over paying 300 beans for a toaster. Obviously this person is clueless about what they are talking about. To make the following statements: "And it doesn't even pop the toast up? What is happening to the world?" shows the reason why this incredible piece of goods is not for a simpleton. The toast stays in the unit after the toasting cycle to KEEP IT WARM as do commercial units. Once toast is exposed to room temperature the bread immediate cools down, making it an unpleasant experience.
I find it incredible when someone writes a review and is IGNORANT about the facts. Let the slight of heart continue to buy junk and toss it. As for me, I'll go with a commercial quantity product anytime, that has the features and benefits and be thrilled to have the product last a long time.

If you want to spoil yourself and have the best, buy a DUALIT toaster. If this is out of your league, you can do as the other reviewer said, "you could buy a succession of 15 $20 toasters which I would imagine would cover the same amount of time as this one" and enjoy using sub par equipment! I recommend DUALIT toasters and products to all consumers. Simply put, you get what you pay for!

Even after four years as a Dualit owner, I still get a certain pleasure from using its sensible, rugged controls, raising and lowering the toast myself, hearing the friendly ticking of its timer...
It's only a toaster I know, but there's just something about it that gives you a sense of satisfaction. And it makes any kitchen look cool, just siting there. I also know it's expensive, but I've known people buy several new, lesser toasters in the time I've had my Dualit, so who's saving? If something does go wrong, I can get new bits so I won't have to throw it away, ever perhaps.
By the way, it makes good toast too. The best thing is that the toast doesn't pop up, and toast is much crisper if you leave it down (keeping warm) inside the toaster for a minute or two. You can't usually do this with regular toasters.

Works great! It heats the milk to 165 degrees which is an ideal temperature for coffee and even a great cup of Hot chocolate. You will love how easy it is to use and get a better than perfect cup of froth every time. Enjoy!

I just got the froth n sauce; which is the same thing but it does sauces in addition to milk frothing. I LOVE it!!! I had the best cafe au lait this morning. The foam is nice and strong and the milk is hot. Be sure you read the instructions, cream and half & half will not froth.

I love my Froth Au Lait - it's easy to use, easy to clean, makes delicious froth of just plain milk, plus I make raspberry mochas or hot cocoa and it's a delight.

I received this combo as a Christmas gift, and I guess I was skeptical. But after using both parts of the combo several times, I'm sold.

I've always enjoyed the George Foreman grills. When it's too cold out to use a proper BBQ, or you just don't want to take the time, a GF grill is just the ticket. Easy to use, easy to clean, and with its long-lasting non-stick surface, you'll be enjoying it for a long time to come. The jumbo model included with this combo is big enough for the whole family, or allows you to make extra ahead for lunch the next day.

But the real gem is the rotisserie, and is where I was most surprised. If you enjoy whole roast chicken from one of the restaurant chains or your local grocery, you'll be pleasantly surprised when you're able to make it at home -- with the added benefit of controlling everything that goes into it. Simple recipes accompany the appliance, and the results are just delicious.

The rotisserie comes with skewers for ka-bobs, or a basket for smaller foods like chicken legs or a small roast.

Definitely one of my favorite gifts this past season, it gets a big thumb's up.

Don't pass this up just because you can't see a picture. You can look them up separately to see the picts. and get the info. You'll also get sticker shock at the same time. This is a STEAL!!!

I just received my grill & rotisserie today so I haven't used them yet. I had a smaller Foreman grill and this one is about double the size! The rotisserie looks great too. I'm sure I'll love the rotisserie as much as I will the grill. Since I had the smaller grill I can speak from experience about how great they are! Makes fixing dinner a whole lot easier since my husband was put on a low-fat diet by his doctor.

You can't beat this deal if you could! The baby rotisserie alone goes for $60 and the Jumbo grill goes for $75 alone. I have the mini George Foreman grill and I live by it. I can't wait until I use the rotisserie.

I got this as a Christmas Present from my husband last holiday season. He was nice enough to give it to me early so I could use it for the holidays. It is now a part of my Every Day cooking. I also got the shredder attachment that I also think is wonderful. It works great, no problems. It works great and has saved my arm from mixing. Would not know how to make homemade breads or Chocolate Chip Cookies without it, hehehe. Everyone wonders why I can do multi things in my kitchen at once it is because the KitchenAide does alot of the work for me. Wonderful Product.

buy this mixer if you bake regularly. it will save you lots of time and energy. creaming butter and sugar by hand is tedious. any tool that encourages home baking is a good thing. the solid construction is impressive. the matte grey finish is quite attractive. I hear this mixer can do your laundry if you ask it to, though I haven't tried yet.

This is one such instance. There are simply too many good things to say about the KitchenAid stand mixer! It is absolutely the best. The motor is strong enough to handle the weight of bread dough and yet it can it whip egg whites, flawlessly! A substantial investment for your kitchen but one which will pay off in years of dividends. Many decorator colors available. Only problem is which one to choose! It comes with several attachments and more can be obtained at a modest cost, to obtain maximum versality (and value) from your purchase. A no-quibble warranty is included, too. When you want the best, buy the best. That's exactly what you get with this stand mixer from KitchenAid.

We got this in November as a wedding present and we love it. It is not too big not too small, perfect for 4 hamburgers, 2 small steaks, 3 medium salmon steaks. Will cook frozen fish or hamburgers in 5 minutes. Heats up in 5 minutes, so you can turn it on while getting the food out and then just put the food in it, for a total of 10 minutes since you start!. I think 5 minutes to cook something frozen is pretty fast! After using, it is easy to clean, I scrape whatever is left on the non stick surface (if i cook something too fatty, if not it is almost clean) with the plastic spatula they provide, then wait till it cools down to sponge it and dry it with a paper towel. The outside part just needs a damp sponge and a paper towel once in a while, it is still shiny after 4 months use, and still looks like new on the inside. The non stick surface is great. Looks good in my kitchen, and doesnt take up so much space. I just leave it on the counter it looks so good. It is heavier than it appears, but overall I think it is a WONDERFUL product and strongly recommend it.

All I have to say is AWESOME. Cleanup is easy, cooking is great and fast. And you know your eating healthy because you see all the oil and fat drip off. I highly recommend this also if you have kids. I have four boys and am always looking for something fast and easy, this is it. Cooking time is cut in half. One down side I should say is, since I have a large family maybe one size bigger would have been better.But over all its AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

We got this a month ago and we love it, it is perfect, easy to use, it looks great, and SO easy to clean!!! We love it.

My husband baught me this for my birthday because he knows that I love to cook, but I was too afraid to use it because it is expensive and I didnt want to break it so I bought a cheeper one.. but kept this for looks!

This machine is not only beautiful, but very powerful. I purchased mine on eBay for $510. The stainless steel bowl is very big,it's great for huge quanities. I would like if they had a smaller bowl to go with this for smaller batches. It still works very well. I can't believe the power. It whipped my mashed potatoes with ease. The stainless steel blender is awesome. I used it for puree's. It does a great job. You don't have to worry about it leaking like the cheap ones.
I can't wait to do more baking with this great machine. I need to learn how to mix the ingredients when making a cake. The instructions on how to add them aren't very good. I would suggest you purchase a book about using stand mixers if you are a novice like me.

I would gladly pay shipping to take that off your hands!!

try and remember, it's just a machine, a tool to help you. if your husband spent that kind of money on a german machine, you probably can't do *anything* to hurt it. Good luck!

Although this knife works as well as I would expect an electric
knife to work, getting into the box is a @#%*&@*!! The large
fork is a plus.

This was my first electric carving knife and it has been goodbye uneven chunks of meat since then. It is easy to use, clean and store. The blades are sharp, it is easy to manouvre and comfortable to hold. I am a small time caterer and was afraid to offer any thing that needed carving... but now I'm a happy slicer.

After having a rechargeable knife that was not very "user friendly", I have enjoyed using this knife. It is ready to go the minute I plug it in. The case is very handy and the price is reasonable.