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Breville BPR600XL Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

If you want a healthy meal and make cooking easy on yourself then read the Breville BPR600XL review about slow-cooking with the Breville BPR600XL. Breville makes it possible to make slow-cooking fast by using the technique of pressure. This makes this slow-cooker ideal for all your favorite food. Even tougher meats will come out just right. It offers safe and hands-off cooking and is easy to operate. Just one appliance needed to make you a chef in your own kitchen. Read below the extensive Breville BPR600XL review and find out whether this is for you.

Pros

  • Versatile cooking center for fast /slow-cooking, steaming, hands-off operation, better tasting and healthier food

Cons

  • Experiencing needed to get the best result

The Breville BPR600XL combines pressure cooking to make slow cooking fast. This means that the time for cooking will be reduced drastically and will save you energy and money. But the greatest advantage is that your quality ingredients will retain their nutrients and taste much better. Even tougher meat will be cooked perfectly to a juicy and tender delicacy. Because of the use of several techniques in one appliance you have completely control of your cooking. Now you can cook any meal like a gourmet chef at your own home.

Sounds impossible? Well cooking with the Breville BPR600XL is above all easy to do. Depending on your ingredients you choose the way of cooking by selecting the appropriate setting. When slow-cooking you just select the right function at the control panel and make sure you lock the safety locking lid. After your food is ready you will be warned by a beeping sound. Then it will automatically switch to keep warm function and finally switch off after half an hour. So fully hands-off operation and the best tasting food guaranteed.

If you lack the time and still want a delicious healthy meal then fast slow-cooking is another great way of cooking. This type of cooking is perfect for one pot dishes. So no extra appliances or pans needed here. For fast slow-cooking use the searing function and then choose one of the three settings for pressure cooking. The denser your food the higher the pressure setting. You will have to do some testing here depending on your preferences. Steaming vegetables for example can also be done perfectly with the Breville BPR600XL because it includes a separate stainless steel trivet and a stainless steel steaming tray. And for cooking your rice use the included rice measuring cup.

Of course all these functionalities are embedded in a high quality brushed stainless steel housing. Also the removable 6 quart bowl is made of quality steel and has a non-stick finish. The Breville BPR600XL is designed to last. And as Breville always proclaims safety first they made sure it is safe to use. First of all the pressure locking lid cannot be opened while cooking. And on the pressure locking lid there is a steam release button to let excess steam out before you open the pressure cooker. The pressure safety valve ensures safety while pressure cooking.

Finally the Breville BPR600XL is an amazing cooking center that allows several ways of cooking with just one appliance. Fast and slow-cook and steam your food that retains its nutrients and tastes even better like a gourmet-chef at your own home. All is done easily by selecting the right function and setting. Hands-off operation and above all safe as well. No need to spend money on other kitchen appliances as the above Breville BPR600XL review shows this will serve you best. Get yours now.

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Smart Nuwave PIC 2 Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

The Nuwave PIC 2 is a cooker that offers induction cooking wherever you like. This cooking appliance not only enables to cook the most delicious foods fast but makes cooking very convenient, safe and affordable. It lets you program cooking times and temperatures with ease. So less chance of badly cooked or burnt food. Besides it is easy to clean. And because it is mobile it can be used indoors and outdoors. Read below the Nuwave PIC 2 Review and find out whether this is for you.

Pros

  • Very versatile, easy to use and clean and very economical: save time and money.

Cons

  • Use only induction compatible cookware

PIC stands for precision induction cooking and it is supposed to offer perfection to cooking by setting the precise or right temperature and cooking time for your food. And that is exactly what you can do. You can set the cooking temperature starting at 100 °F up to 575 °F. The control panel on the front of the cooking top offers 6 presettings which can be refined with steps of 10 °F to you desired cooking temperature. Then the cooking time can also be set up to 100 cooking hours. That is a bit exaggerated but you set it anyway you want. It has a standard setting of 425 °F at 2 hours cooking time. Using the different preset buttons on the control panel you can adjust it to your preferable setting.

And if you want to schedule your cooking you can use the delay function to start it anytime you like. On the LED display you can clearly see what setting is chosen. If you want to interrupt cooking temporarily just press the “pause/cancel” button once. To cancel cooking permanently press twice. Operating the cooking top can be as simple as you like it. But if you want to cook more complex meals that request cooking in different stages then the Nuwave PIC 2 can be programmed to cook in stages with separate setting for temperature and cooking time.

The Nuwave PIC 2 is the most enhanced model and is designed to last. The cooktop plate is made of durable hardened heat resistant glass that stays cool to the touch. This makes it safe to use. The induction technology will ensure that the warmth is produced and applied exactly there where it is needed. This principle will therefore cook your food with far less energy than regular cooking appliances. Besides the glass surface is easily cleaned since spilled food cannot be burnt on the cooking surface. And be whipped off easily with a damp cloth. The only restriction to successfully cook with this appliance is that you use suitable cookware for induction cooking.

The above Nuwave PIC 2 review shows that the Nuwave PIC 2 brings a whole new dimension to cooking. It cooks faster than regular cooking devices so save money and time. Also perfect for more complex cooking because of programmable cooking temperature and time. Very easy to use and clean. Above all very safe since warmth is only produced there where it is needed. Llooking at its price it is a steel. Grab yours now for less than $ 100.00

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Krups FBC4 Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

The Krups FBC4 toaster oven is one of the best toaster ovens available on the market. It can heat, reheat, defrost to broil flawlessly with a huge power of 1600 Watts. It has keen convection technology for even result and uses not one but two quartz heating elements. For more ease there are 6 presettings for heating derived from experts research. The toaster is easily controlled with soft touch buttons. The interior is easy to clean because of non-stick treatment. Read the extensive Krups FBC4 review below and find out whether this is your next toaster.

Pros

  • Powerful and versatile, even and fast result, large capacity, easy clean

Cons

  • Less suitable for small apartments

The major issue with toasters is that the result is often not even enough. Or that your result does not match you preferences. Now the Krups fbc4 comes with 2 sets of quartz heating elements that will ensure the most even result possible. Simply because these special elements enable precise temperature control. Besides they make baking even up to 30% faster than most toaster ovens. This combined with the convection baking function will guarantee optimal result. The toaster oven offers not less than 1600 Watts of power.

The Krups fbc4 can do it all. It will heat, defrost , broil or reheat. For each function there is a selector. Operating the toaster oven is very easy. The control panel has soft touch buttons. Besides it comes with 6 presettings which are derived and controlled from expert research. It has a LED display that is illuminated and shows the chosen setting. When the toaster is not in operation a digital clock is shown in the display. The toaster oven has durable and very posh design with a brushed stainless steel exterior. It will look fabulous on your countertop.

The capacity of the Krups fbc54 will fit easily 6 slices or an eleven-cup baking dish and measures 20.5” x 14.75” x 10.37” (L x W x H). The interior elements are non-stick treated so much better result with less chance that food will stick or unpleasant smells of burnt food. Besides much easier to clean. The Krups fbc4 offers two rack position to place the included broil tray. Also a non-stick bake pan is included. For collecting food remains and crumbs it has a shiny polished stainless steel crumb tray. This has a unique shape to reflect the heat and direct it to all corners which emerges optimal results.

The Krups fbc4 is a powerful and efficient toaster oven that can be used for anything from heating, defrosting, broiling and reheating. Its quartz heating elements combined with used convection technology optimal results. Ensures more even and 30% faster cooking. Perfect design with non-stick treated interior and very easy to clean. Uses soft touch buttons and large illuminated LED display with clock. Smart presettings for more comfort and easy use. This Krups fbc4 review shows you should have one yourself.

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Cuisinart CSO-300 Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

Read the Cuisinart CSO-300 review below and find out what the new Cuisinart CSO-300 convection and steam oven offers. Read what becomes possible with this combination oven that has several functions preprogrammed. Learn what the benefits are of combining steam technology with traditional cooking methods. Read how easy the combo oven can be operated and what comfort it offers. This new experience in cooking will absolutely change your daily life as delicious tasting food can indeed be very healthy as well. Find out whether this multi-cooker is for you.

Pros

  • High performance cooking, durable design, very user friendly and easy operation.

Cons

  • Too many functionalities, so have to get to know them which takes time

Everybody wants to eat healthy food and eat food that tastes great. The Cuisinart CSO-300 is combo oven that combines the traditional baking with steam-cooking. This means you can still use it as a traditional toaster oven to bake or broil your food but by combining it with steam-cooking you speed up the cooking by not less than 40%. Besides when steam-cooking comes in the healthy nutrients will be optimally preserved in your food. Also less fat is needed to prepare your meals. Because of the combination features there are 9 functions to choose from. You can bake, toast, broil, steam and combinations of these broil-steam and bake-steam.

There is also a keen feature for making fresh bread very fast . First your bread is pre-cooked by steaming and then convection baked. This bread proofing technology will deliver your bread nicely browned crispy on the outside and a perfectly risen interior. All functions are shown on the blue back-lit LCD screen and functions are set by the big function dial knob. The screen has multiple functions and one of these is the function of a clock. But more importantly the screen will also show when the right cooking temperature has been reached or when water needs to be added to the oven. Water is used to boost the steam-process of course and is added to a 1.4 liter removable water reservoir.

The dial knob is also used to set and adjust the temperature and desired cooking time. To start and cancel cooking there is a specific button for that. When the Cuisinart CSO-300 is performing a cooking process the start/cancel button is surrounded by a green led light. When you need to monitor the cooking process you can use the monitor button which will be surrounded by a blue led light. This button will turn on a bulb in the oven itself light during two minutes. The Cuisinart CSO-300 offers this way user-friendly operation on a very high level. Even adjusting settings for cooking while cooking is in progress is also possible. In fact there are so many functionalities that you have to get used to the right one. Then of course all parts are included to function as a complete cooking station. And all parts that might come in contact with food are BPA-free.

The Cuisinart CSO-300 is a magnificent cooking station that combines traditional baking with steaming. This way you get delicious cooked food in much less time. Besides your food retains more nutrients and is healthier since less fat is needed to cook. Very multifunctional and user friendly operation. Although some say that the numerous settings and functions might seem confusing. Great design and versatile to use.

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Gourmet Grade GM800 Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

It is completely understandable to question the quality of this product when it is offered at this price. The regular price of a 7 quart stand mixer varies from $ 400.00 to $ 700.00. What can this electrical stand mixer from around $ 200.00 bring you without throwing away your money in the end. Is it strong enough to deal with a tough dough? Will it whisk your meringue to an airy delicacy? How friendly is it in use? What if I do not like it after all? Can I return it and get my money back? Well read the extensive review below and find out whether you should buy this or go for the big brands and spend a lot more.

Pros

  • Very versatile and complete stand mixer that is user friendly as any of its brother appliances from other brands.

Cons

  • You cannot look inside to check quality so you have to find out yourself whether it is as durable as it looks.

The Gourmet Grade GM800 is an electrical stand mixer that offers stunningly much for its price indeed. It has a strong 700 Watts motor that will help you prepare all your foods quickly. It can indeed mix, blend and whisk with ease and you can set any speed you want from one to ten. It is amazing that even for this price the control of the speed is done electronically to prevent loss of speed as much as possible. It even has a slow or smooth start feature so your ingredients will not splash around. And believe it or not it even has planetary action while mixing and blending so you get a nice even result in your foods.

The mixing bowl is made of stainless steel and has a firm handle that is comfortable to hold. Its edges are a little too straight though compared to models from the bigger brands. But still very nicely designed. The same as the housing which is made of strong die-cast material. It comes with the necessary attachments you would expect. A flat beater that is designed to match the bowl for perfect even mixing. Then there is a special flared U shaped dough hook that brings consistent mixing. Finally the whisk attachment guarantees the most airy possible creams or icings. All attachments are nonstick treated so very durable and easy to clean.

Are you still not convinced of all this stand mixer can offer and it is really worth your money? Well, the Gourmet Grade GM800 stand mixer has a smart tilt head feature. Which will allows easy changing your attachment or adding extra ingredients to the mixing bowl. An to keep your kitchen cleaner from splashing foods it has firm splash guard made of transparent plastic. Operation of the mixer is done with just one knob. In case you get too enthusiastic and overload the bowl the Gourmet Grade GM800 might be stopped suddenly due to a thermal overheating protection. So go slow and take your time and enjoy your food making with this great appliance.

The Gourmet Grade GM800 is an unbelievable stand mixer for the price it is offered. It has everything any well-known brand would offer. The control is perfect and done electronically with even a slow start function. The tilt head feature makes the stand mixer very user friendly for changing attachments or adding extra ingredients easily. It comes with all necessary attachments and these are even nonstick treated as well. So easy to clean as well. Actually it has it all for less than the half the price a regular brand mixer would cost. It is a must have if you want ease and perfect mixing results. Get yours now before the price will go up. Besides you have nothing to lose because you get a money back guarantee.

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Kitchenaid KSM8990 8 quart Review

December 27, 2019 by David Allen Leave a Comment

Whether you are a commercial chef or just a co9ok fanatic at home you need top of the bill equipment to help you succeed. The Kitchenaid KSM8990 8 quart Stand mixer is a commercial stand mixer that will help you perform any kitchen job with ease and convenience. Its design is made for lasting and meant for heavy duty tasks. It offers smooth speed setting and electronic speed control to get consistent mixing and whipping performance. The bowl lift technology makes the Kitchenaid KSM8990 as easy to operate as any domestic stand mixer.

Pros

  • Durable design, NSF approved for commercial use, very easy to operate and very versatile

Cons

  • No tilt head feature so switching attachment can be a bit messy.

The Kitchenaid KSM8990 is not a try-out mixer. If you want it perfectly done this is the one for you. After all it has been approved for commercial use by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). With its powerful 1.3 Horsepower motor it is strong enough to do even the toughest mixtures in bigger quantities. Therefore it is equipped with a very strong power cord as well. As all Kitchenaid stand mixers the Kitchenaid KSM8990 comes with 3 basic attachments so that it can handle any task in your professional kitchen from mixing light or tough and heavy mixtures to mixtures that need air incorporated. It comes with a heavy duty power knead dough hook, a professional 11 wire elliptical whip attachment and a wide flat beater.

As a commercial power tool its bowl is really big and can hold up to 14 cups of flower for a dough batch size that will bring you at least 8 loafs of bread. The commercial style 8 quart bowl is made of stainless steel and has ergonomical handle that works great. For easy and convenient handling of the bowl though the Kitchenaid KSM8990 uses the bowl-lift technology. This way you can easily lift the bowl without spilling and with the same comfort you lower the bowl for either switching an attachment or adding ingredients to the bowl.

To ensure an even mixing result the Kitchenaid KSM9880 uses planetary action where 67 points on the bowl are being targeted. To make sure that during mixing the speed is maintained at the required level it uses technology with an electronic speed sensor. The settings vary from slow-start up to level 10 and can be set by slide control.

As a high quality appliance the Cuisinart KSM8990 is designed for durability. Its housing is made by zinc die-cast material. Its knobs have a heavy duty style as well. Everything about this stand mixer is about the user. Remarkable is the low noise level it operates at.

Making professional type of food but with homemade style. The Kitchenaid KSM8990 has a power hub that will take any original Kitchenaid attachment. So you will always be ready for completary action with this stand mixer. Cooking is fun but should also be safe. The Speed control safety feature prohibits running on while you clean the bowl. All attachments and the bowl are dishwasher proof. So cleaning is easy as well.

If you want a high performance stand mixer than the Kitchenaid KSM8990 is the one for you. You should be up for a big 8 quart bowl though to make bigger quantities of dough. No less than 8 This NSF approved stand mixer is meant for commercial use and any heavy duty kitchen task. It comes with the required attachments but all available optional Kitchenaid attachments can be applied to its power hub. It is very user friendly and silent in use. The speed is electronically controlled for consistent speed and mixing. Of course it uses planetary action technology for even results. Anyone serious about an amazing stand mixer will just have to pick one of the following available colors.

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