Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos - Page 13

bogey123 · 09-20-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marleybone

I've had my glass top for about 5 years. The only time I've damaged it is from leaving a plastic utensil on it and turning on the wrong burner. The plastic melted into it and ended up pulling up some little chips of the glass while cleaning it off. It didn't affect it otherwise, everything still works fine.

Glad I read the above! I'm still getting used to my glass top when we moved to this house 2 years ago! Since the top is black, I am always turning on the wrong burner! The worst thing that happened was when I bought a frying pan which was "red coated". I smelled something burning and when I picked up the pan, the red paint was embedded in the burner!

Luckily after soaking with windex and later ceramic glass cleaner for a few hours, I was able to wipe it off! Now I need to buy another new frying pan. Any suggestions?

Google · Sponsored Links

myrosiedog · 09-25-2008, 06:56 AM

I can't believe this, but I had a dream about the Le Creuset cookware. In the dream, we were decideding what size and colors to buy.

veejer · 11-29-2008, 11:20 AM

I hope this is a good place to put this request.

I'm looking to upgrade my crock pot / slow cooker. I currently have a 3.5 quart one that is pretty small for our family of 4 (including a teenage boy) if I want leftovers. I want at least 5 quarts, perhaps 6 quarts.

I had a friend rave to me about her new one that automatically turns down to warm when it is done, but she couldn't remember the name of it. She said she'd get back to me, but......

I'm thinking that it was the Crock-Pot Smart-Pot. Do any of you have any experience with this model? Or do you have another model to suggest. Thanks!!!!

Missyboxers · 11-30-2008, 12:08 AM

Veejer, when I get back to my apartment, I'll report back on my model. My one criticism of mine is that the bottom is not flat, it's rounded. But you can brown the meat right in the pot, and everything is dishwasher-safe, two big pluses in my book.

Anyone have a good cheese slicer? We're forever breaking the handle off of ours.

doxie · 11-30-2008, 03:58 AM

Veejer - we have a large crock pot made by Rival. It does turn itself down to "warm" after the set cooking time is up. It's stainless steel on the outside and the removable crock is black. We've had it about 5 years and no complaints! I'm pretty sure we purchased it at Target.

queenb · 11-30-2008, 07:19 AM

I bought a 'Cooks" slow cooker that is programmable to cook for a certain time, ten hold the food at 'warm', and it's really big--6.5 quarts I think. I got it at JCPenney. Its 'regular price' is 79.99, but they mark it down to 39.99 all the time. I also like that the'crock' part comes out for easy washing.

ArchieComic Fan · 01-04-2009, 08:11 AM

I caught an infomercial for the TurknSurf, electric indoor turkey fryer/food steamer. Has anyone used this or a similar product? It looks like something I'd use. You can fry a turkey indoors, steam a low country boil or other foods, and lots of other recipes. I like the large size of it because I have a big extended family and this would be good for get-togethers. It's $150 though plus s/h so maybe there is a similar product in stores.

09-25-2008, 06:56 AM	#122
myrosiedog FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nat'l Championship bowl bound. Go Gators! Age: 46 Posts: 12,060 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos I can't believe this, but I had a dream about the Le Creuset cookware. In the dream, we were decideding what size and colors to buy. __________________ Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds. - Bob Marley Que me amat, amet et canem meum (Who loves me will love my dog also)

11-29-2008, 11:20 AM	#123
veejer Waiting for Wylie... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ...the Walleye to drop in Port Clinton, Ohio Posts: 3,038	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos I hope this is a good place to put this request. I'm looking to upgrade my crock pot / slow cooker. I currently have a 3.5 quart one that is pretty small for our family of 4 (including a teenage boy) if I want leftovers. I want at least 5 quarts, perhaps 6 quarts. I had a friend rave to me about her new one that automatically turns down to warm when it is done, but she couldn't remember the name of it. She said she'd get back to me, but...... I'm thinking that it was the Crock-Pot Smart-Pot. Do any of you have any experience with this model? Or do you have another model to suggest. Thanks!!!! __________________ Check out the madness at: http://www.walleyemadness.com/

11-30-2008, 12:08 AM	#124
Missyboxers FORT Fogey Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC Age: 25 Posts: 2,119	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos Veejer, when I get back to my apartment, I'll report back on my model. My one criticism of mine is that the bottom is not flat, it's rounded. But you can brown the meat right in the pot, and everything is dishwasher-safe, two big pluses in my book. Anyone have a good cheese slicer? We're forever breaking the handle off of ours.

11-30-2008, 03:58 AM	#125
doxie Hammin' it up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Walking in a Wiener Wonderland Posts: 881	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos Veejer - we have a large crock pot made by Rival. It does turn itself down to "warm" after the set cooking time is up. It's stainless steel on the outside and the removable crock is black. We've had it about 5 years and no complaints! I'm pretty sure we purchased it at Target. __________________ Click here to automatically donate FREE kibble to homeless dogs and cats in shelters.

11-30-2008, 07:19 AM	#126
queenb Miz Smarty Britches Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: third shack on the right Age: 48 Posts: 4,569	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos I bought a 'Cooks" slow cooker that is programmable to cook for a certain time, ten hold the food at 'warm', and it's really big--6.5 quarts I think. I got it at JCPenney. Its 'regular price' is 79.99, but they mark it down to 39.99 all the time. I also like that the'crock' part comes out for easy washing. __________________ . Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, dogs are from Pluto, and cars are from Saturn and Mercury. Ease America's dependance on foreign oil-sign the petition http://drillheredrillnow.com Last edited by queenb; 11-30-2008 at 07:21 AM. Reason: fact check

01-04-2009, 08:11 AM	#127
ArchieComic Fan Wait, what? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Funny Farm Posts: 4,009	Re: Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos I caught an infomercial for the TurknSurf, electric indoor turkey fryer/food steamer. Has anyone used this or a similar product? It looks like something I'd use. You can fry a turkey indoors, steam a low country boil or other foods, and lots of other recipes. I like the large size of it because I have a big extended family and this would be good for get-togethers. It's $150 though plus s/h so maybe there is a similar product in stores. __________________ Have you done your Green deed for the day?