5/23/2011

Deni 5500 Scoop Factory Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker Review

Deni 5500 Scoop Factory Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
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We bought this soft serve ice cream/frozen yogurt maker for my cousin for her birthday, and When we tried it the first time we thought maybe we just put too much liquid in the first time, so we tried a different recipe. That one also did not freeze. It does not seem to get cold enough for ice cream. But instead you get to eat some ice cream soup. Personally I like ice cream soup at the end of my ice cream (reminds me of childhood sitting at the table with my brother and us stiring our ice cream till it was soup), but do not like to start with it. I would definitely not buy this product ever again. In fact we are planning on sending it back.

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This Deni Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker (model: 5530) contains a powerful motor and double insulated gel cylinder that turns basic ingredients into delicious ice cream in 10-20 minutes. The clear-vue lid allows you to watch the fun as it happens. Order today and start enjoying your own premium soft serve ice cream! Key Features: Create soft serve cones and sundaes in minutes. Canister freezes ingredients quickly and thoroughly. Make a variety of soft and hard ice cream. Create frozen desserts to fit special dietary needs. Soft serve spout for easy serving. Clear-Vue lid for viewing operation. Make ice cream in 10-20 minutes. Sturdy base with room for large sundae bowls. Disassembles for easy cleaning. Make 8 - 10 cones at a time.

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5/22/2011

Nostalgia RVM-560 Retro-Style 18-Can Vending Machine Review

Nostalgia RVM-560 Retro-Style 18-Can Vending Machine
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This is a resurrection of the 'Ice 3' vending machine a few years ago. That machine lasted about a year before I had to replace the small internal fan. I decided to buy this one because it's a fun little machine that the kids enjoy getting their drinks without them opening the refrigerator door all the time. And, it looks cool. I'm hoping this one will last longer than the 'Ice 3' since the mechanics look identical.
I also have a Koolatron Vending fridge at my office. The Koolatron keeps the drinks colder but it only holds 10 cans, two in a holding area that you can only get to if you open the machine. I'm always running out of drinks and it seems i'm always opening up the door.
I like the Koolatron as far as it keeps the drinks colder but I like the Nostalgia because you can load 18 cans at once.
PROS: Looks, Holds 18-cans
CONS: Cans could be colder.

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Totally portable and a perfect size for tabletop convenience, this retro-style vending machine keeps drinks ice cold and within reach. The unit can hold up to 18 12-ounce cans of soda or beer, and its design includes a can-dispensing compartment and an easy-load door. To operate, simply select the compartment with the desired beverage and push the button; the can drops into the dispenser just like it would in a full-size soda machine. The average running temperature of the unit ranges from 15 to 18 degrees F. Ideal for a dorm room, family room, or home office, the ETL-approved 18-can vending machine measures 12-1/5 by 12-1/5 by 25-8/9 inches and carries a 90-day warranty.

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Jaffrey Tabletop Fruit Press Review

Jaffrey Tabletop Fruit Press
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This is a well made kitchen sized press specifically purchased to press Apple Cider from ground Apples and it works perfectly. It is not recomended for pressing whole Apples, so they have to go through a grinder or food processor first. This press would work fine for whole grapes, cheeries, anything like that.
Cast iron parts, beautiful hardwood slats, tray and pressplate with a large solid screw. Comes fully assembled. It also came with a 1/2 pt. of food friendly polyurethane and even a brush to seal the wood before use.
Most excellent, beautiful little press. Great cider too! ... now if I let it go "hard" and toss in some yeast and a little extra sugar, build a still, why I could ... ya know? Can you say "Apple Jack"?

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Jaffrey's tabletop fruit press can be used as a fruit press or wine press and is so easy to use that making wine and your own fruit juice will become an annual family event. The hardwood tub measures 11" high and 8.5" in diameter. All cast iron frame with a 3/4" Acme press screw. Please note: This Wine & Fruit Press is not recommended for apples, just soft fruit and grapes. Apples can be processed if they are crushed first.

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5/21/2011

Back to Basics 555 Grain Mill Review

Back to Basics 555 Grain Mill
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I've had this grinder for MANY years (about 12 I think). I don't use it real often, as it is slow work. I use a NutriMill electric grinder for my everyday flour grinding. But when we want corn bread or cream of wheat or rice, this hand grinder does the best! This meal does a great job of making a true course corn meal and farina/ "cream of ..." cereals. (You'll never want cornbread with storebought cornmeal again, once you've tasted fresh ground.)
For those things that don't require a large amount of grain meal, and that you don't do everyday, this is a great mill. For daily grinding of flour for several loaves of bread - I wouldn't do it.
Another reason I like having this on hand is if we'd ever be out of electricity, and I couldn't use my NutriMill.

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Designed with self-aligning, cast stainless-steel cone-shaped grinding burrs, the compact Back to Basics Grain Mill outperforms larger, heavier hand grinders. It is precision machined to ensure long life and smooth, even milling. The burrs adjust from fine to coarse grinding, which makes it ideal for a variety of grains like wheat, corn, rice, oats, and barley, as well as peppercorns, other dry spices, coffee, herbs, and even nuts. The grinder mounts easily to a countertop or table, secures with a clamping screw, and performs efficiently without the use of electricity. Fill the 2-1/4-cup grain hopper and turn the crank to grind. Overall, the grain mill measures 12 by 2 by 5 inches, with rubber pads to prevent scratching and marring. It stores easily in a drawer or cupboard and comes backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Helman Carnival Ice Cream Maker - ICM562 Review

Helman Carnival Ice Cream Maker - ICM562
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We bought this product as a Christmas gift this year. I liked that it made soft serve style, it used simple ingredients and looked easy to use.
It was!
The drum must be in the freezer for at least 24 hours before you want to make ice cream so I immediately washed and dried it and placed it in our freezer where we have decided to 'store' it so the kids can make ice cream whenever they desire it without having to wait.
Ingredients are simple; milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
It took about 25-28 minutes of churning but the ice cream was stiff and perfect. It was not 'melty' or too soft. It was perfectly 'soft serve' just like you get at a restaurant.
You leave the machine running to force it to dispense from below. The only thing I wish I could change is to have it dispense in a constant flow as McDonalds or similar can do, but because the paddle is what dispenses the ice cream it comes out in 1-2 inch 'strips' with each pass of the plastic paddle from the inside.
Soft Serve in less than 30 minutes with quick clean up and easy storage (especially if you keep the drum in the freezer!).

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Make fresh Soft-Serve ice cream just like the carnivals of yesteryear. This nostalgic looking ice cream maker resembles the carnival style carts of the early 1900s. It is however a technologically advanced product that will provide fun for everyone over and over again.Easy to use and fun to watch.Electric countertop appliance is safe and fun for the entire family.

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5/20/2011

Crypton Super Fabrics Mess Mat Review

Crypton Super Fabrics Mess Mat
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The mat looks wise is wonderful. The pattern and the fabric are cool and crisp. I just the mat would be thicker and bigger. I wish it was bigger because having a sloppy 75lb dog with hardwood floors makes for a lot of extra clean up. But if you have a smaller dog I think it may work better or a not so messy dog. My GSD Phoenix gets water EVERYWHERE though and the mat needs to be bigger to suit my needs.

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You wouldn\'t eat off a dirty table, would you? Well, neither should your pet. Kibble tastes a lot better to your pet when it\'s eating off a clean surface. Which is where the Crypton Mess Mat comes into play. It wipes clean and dry in a jiffy, if your dog or cat happens to dribble some food or water outside the bowl. The reversible Mess Mat with coordinating colors on both sides resists spotting and can be washed in your machine. It\'s environmentally friendly and highly resistant to bacteria, stains, odors, and moisture. Measures 18 x 26 inches. Made in the U.S.A.

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Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Additional Freezer Bowl, fits ICE-20 Ice Cream Maker Review

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Additional Freezer Bowl, fits ICE-20 Ice Cream Maker
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While I do have the ice cream maker, I ordered an additional freezer bowl to have on hand. It is helpful if you want to make two flavors of ice cream, or if you want to cool the warm custard for vanilla ice cream before you freeze it.
I have also used this container to quickly cool items (like Jello which must be cooled for a mousse, raspberry mousse comes to mind :) in a metal bowl. Place any metal bowl on the top of this container. It will be stable and the bowl will get ice cold. The contents will then cool very quickly.
Try this bowl to cool down custard when you are filling pastries. Just pour in the custard and stir with a spatula for a few minutes. Soon, you have creamy, cold custard to fill those pastries.
I recommend keeping one of these in the freezer at all times. There are just so many more uses! Use it everytime you need to cool a liquid quickly. You will love the results.
~The Rebecca Review

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