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4/27/2012

Proctor-Silex Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

Proctor-Silex Rice Cooker and Steamer
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I have had this model for just over a year and it spontaneously died. This is the second rice maker to die after a short time, so the failure is the reason for 2 stars. While it WAS working, it cooked rice just fine. Ours came with a veggie steamer which worked well, just remember to put a little less water for the rice if you make rice along side it as the veggies will add water to the rice.
Aside from the failure this was a good rice maker, if it hadn't failed I'd have rated it 4 stars, because sometimes the cooker would switch spontaneously to warm mode before finishing cooking the rice.

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10 cup capacity.Automatic keep warm.Steaming basket included.Easy to clean.Accessories included.

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4/13/2012

Hamilton Beach 67600 Big Mouth Juice Extractor, White Review

Hamilton Beach 67600 Big Mouth Juice Extractor, White
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It's great in every way (but see below!).
The sticking switch problem I had earlier is gone!
Veggies that don't work for me in this juicer:
oranges
pineapple
- too much bitter pulp included
pears
bananas
- too much like a puree
Mango: killed appliance.Update: 1/16/08. Bad news and good news:
The bad news is that the plastic latches are too weak.
I was juicing a mango and at at the end it gave a great shudder and the locking latches blew to bits!
The manual mentions mangoes and says only that they be peeled, I did nothing wrong.
The good news: I called up Hamilton Beach, and without fuss they arranged for a
free replacement ($5.50 shipping, that's ok).
While I was at it, I upgraded to the 67650 model, with metal latches, for $10.
So don't get this one, get the other one here:
Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor, Chrome
The customer service is outstanding.

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Big Mouth Juice Extractor has extra large capacity feed chute, for processing whole fruits & vegetables. Has powerful 800 watt motor for smooth, easy juice extraction, large dishwasher safe pulp bin allows for extra processing without cleaning. Stainless steel juice strainer.

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2/24/2012

Omega 8003 Nutrition Center - Wheatgrass, Fruits and More Review

Omega 8003 Nutrition Center - Wheatgrass, Fruits and More
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I bought this juicer mainly to juice green vegetables. As I don't like salads and find it pretty difficult to get raw vegetables in my diet, otherwise. It works great, very nice machine, well worth the money. The only thing I've found that didn't juice well all the time so far has been plums. I think, the softer the fruit, the more difficult its going to be to juice. I usually don't have problems with plums, though, I only had trouble one time. ...As far as the taste. Well, add an apple or two and you can consume even the bitterest of greens (kale, collard greens, ect). Which, of course, are the best ones for you. This was, personally, my main reason for buying it.
Anyways, if you're looking for an inexpensive, good quality, masticating style juicer for juicing vegetables...Then I would say; Look no further, this is your machine. The only other thing Ive tried with it was making an almond butter. And it does this quite well, as well. Although, you do have to add a decent amount of oil. I used walnut oil and it turned out pretty nice. Add a bit of honey to sweeten and you're set. A lot fresher than buying the jarred stuff. Plus, it gives you the option of soaking the nuts, which is said to make digestion easier. I've seen nut butters that use soaked nuts sell at VERY high prices in health food stores. So, if you're into soaking/sprouting foods, this would be a huge money saver.
My only complaint would be that its a bit time consuming. I'd say it takes at least a half an hour to wash/cut produce, juice, and clean parts. ...Perhaps even a bit longer, depending on how quick you are. The parts are very easy to clean, though, and assembly is a snap after you get used to how it all connects. All in all, I'd say its certainly worth the time spent.

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Omega Nutrition Center Model 8003 - White Wheatgrass, Fruit, Vegetable Juicer and more! Features & SpecificationsThe Omega 8003 Nutrition Center Juicer is quick, efficient and affordable compared to most! The Omega Juicer Model 8003 provides an easy solution for multi-purpose functions not just limited to juicing.It is easy to clean, carries a lengthy 10-Year Warranty and comes in at a decent price for all the functions it can accomplish.The Omega name has been around for more than 30 years and continues to produce a high quality machine.The Omega 8003 Juicer replaces the older Omega 8001 and 8002 models.Low revolution auger speedThe Omega Juicer 8003 has a slow turning 80 RPM auger which preserves nutrients longer than high revolution juicers.While some people may be concerned that this means it juices very slowly the speed difference is not all that noticeable.The extra time is well spent in preserving all of the nutrients in the juice and creating a much better tasting juice too!QualityWhile the price tag may seem high - consider the fact that this juicer has a 10-Year Warranty.We have clients who have had their juicer (older models) for 10-20 years without having any problems.All of the parts on this machine are built to last with no loose ends (they fit together solidly!) Functions:Vegetable juicer! - Kale, beets, wheatgrass, spinach, yams, leafy greens, pine needles, arrowroots, carrots, peppers, radishes and moreFruit juicer! - Apples, pears, peaches, carrots, oranges, grapes, kiwi, melon, tomatoes, and more.Does an excellent job on both hard and soft fruits.Meat / Fish Mincer - Mince and chop just about anything!Seasonings Chopper / Mincer - Minces onion, scallion, garlic, red pepper, ginger radish and so much more!Soy milk - make fresh soymilk!Nut buttersPasta extruder - homemade spaghetti, linguini, and breadsticksFrozen dessertsMincing / ChoppingGrinding - grind coffee beans and flourBaby foodsWheatgrass juicer and leafy greensFeatures

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12/14/2011

Cuisinart CRC-400 4-Cup Rice Cooker Review

Cuisinart CRC-400 4-Cup Rice Cooker
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It's easy to clean and sure looks great on your countertop!
Positive feedback stops here.
I made a mess out of cooking rice (all the negative reviews are true) until I figured that I should use slightly less water than the recommended quantity. After that, I spent 1 year using it nonstop (we eat rice every day).
365 days later, the non-stick bowl is BADLY chipped, like little bubbles that burst on the bottom and left pinhead-sized chips. I swear that I never used anything else than the included plastic scoop (and sponge for cleaning) and never ever scratched it, so I'm 100% sure the non-stick coating quality is to blame.
Add to that that non-stick coating is toxic*, this baby is out of my kitchen as soon as I can afford a Zojirushi. They're not as elegants, but they last forever.For more info on teflon toxicity, visit http://www.ewg.org
http://www.ewg.org/issues/pfcs/20051214/index.php


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Cuisinart 4 Cup Rice Cooker has a brushed stainless housing and embossed Cuisinart logo. Makes 4-7 cups of rice. Traditional Lever control with warm and cook settings

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5/07/2011

Black & Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper Review

Black and Decker HC306 1-1/2-Cup One-Touch Electric Chopper
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I got this as a gift from my mother when I moved to my first apartment away from home. She already had one, and loved it. I use mine quite frequently, and makes quick work of dicing onions and peppers for philly steaks or burgers. My brother and father have also since purchased these units. I have had mine going on 5 years now, not a problem with it. great value, good gift for cooks for one or two, who do not need a huge unit to chop stuff.


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You'll use this handy 1-1/2 cup, 70 watt chopper to quickly chop onions without shedding a tear, as well as for chopping many other recipe ingredients.With one speed and pulse and a safety lock, the bi-level stainless steel blade makes quick work of each task.The parts are dishwasher safe for easy clean-up.

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3/19/2011

Black & Decker HS1000 Handy Steamer with Flavor Scenter Screen Review

Black and Decker HS1000 Handy Steamer with Flavor Scenter Screen
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I've used the Black & Decker steamers every other day for 14 years. They last about 7 years of heavy usage. Unfortunately, I tried my new one with a new design. How do I get water into the little spout, it's really tough. I asked my wife and she said, no big deal, then proceeded to spill water all over the place and had to mop the water up. Why go backward in a design? And the the water tray was empty before I did a minimum amount of rice. That's never happened before on my older model, even for double the amount of rice. Do I have to stand and watch it now? I have to work and watching a steamer steam is not cost effective and boring. The instructions say I can add more rice to the cup, but it doesn't tell me the time. The timing is different than my old one so do I have to guess the time? I never use the flavor scent so I toss it immediately. I can't on the new one since the basket won't fit if removed. There were two nice finger holds under the older version to easily lift the entire unit. They disappeared and I can't get my fat fingers under the unit now. How am I supposed to pick it up? The plastic steamer basket is really flimsy now. I don't think it's going to last 7 years of every other day usage this time. The clear plastic unit is flimsy as well.It did the steaming ok, but I burned myself trying to get the unit to the sink and the top off. If you have a perfect design, why go backward? That's why very popular car companies stick with the design that works and only modify slightly with improvements. They don't leave cup holders out of the new models and forget to include power stearing.
I've purchased many of these units for friends over the years and highly recommend them. What happened?

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For healthy, delicious meals in minutes, this countertop appliance can cook rice while simultaneously steaming vegetables, meat, or seafood. It provides a large 4-quart steam basket and a 5-cup rice bowl, as well as a built-in egg holder for cooking eggs. Simply set the adjustable countdown timer by turning the knob to the right for up to 75 minutes of cooking time. It will automatically shut-off and signal when the cooking time has ended. The unit's water window makes it easy to check the water level at a glance, and an external water-fill inlet allows for conveniently adding water anytime during operation. Even more, a unique built-in flavor-scenter screen provides added versatility; add herbs and spices and their flavor will infuse into the food. Other highlights include durable construction, a drip tray, and an easy-to-clean design. The food steamer measures approximately 12-1/5 by 9-1/5 by 10-2/5 inches.

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