Archive for the ‘Appliances Etc.’ Category

Calphalon No Peek Waffle Maker

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Pros: Non-stick, sturdy, easy to clean, large capacity, nice chime, indicator light
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Rival Hot Air Popcorn Popper, White

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Pros: It does, in fact, pop popcorn; butter-warming cup on the top
Cons: It only pops a minimal amount of the popcorn you put into it; potentially dangerous to curious young onlookers
Rating: 2 out of 5

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Senseo Coffee Maker Model HD7810, EcoPad refillable pod, and Douwe Egberts Medium Roast Coffee

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Pros: Very convenient; quick and easy to operate and clean
Cons: A tad expensive; the Douwe Egberts coffee is exceptionally bitter, acidic, and caffeinated; the water reservoir is a little clumsy to fill; slightly messy
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Zojirushi Home Bakery Traditional Bread Maker

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Huge loaves of bread; easy operation; comes with lots of recipes
Cons: Opening it disables the “add things” beep; flimsy non-stick coating; not entirely durable
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Zojirushi NRC-10 5-cup Rice Cooker

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Extremely simple; takes the guesswork out of when odd rice blends are done; has lasted well
Cons: Can’t add anything to the rice if you want to leave it on “keep warm”; non-dishwasher-safe
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Krups ProChef Premium 6-slice Toaster Oven

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Easy-clean interior; easily removable crumb tray; versatility; decent amount of space; has lasted well so far
Cons: Don’t turn both timers on at once or the auto shut-off will be disabled; not spaced for six slices
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Krups Pro Aroma 12-cup Coffee Maker (Model 452)

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Good coffee; gold-tone filter
Cons: If you pour too fast it spills; not entirely durable
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Krups La Glaciere 1.5 quart Ice Cream Maker

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Easy, quick
Cons: Requires advance planning; slightly difficult to put together; not amazingly durable
Rating: 3 out of 5
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KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5 qt Stand Mixer

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

Pros: Power, capacity, hands-free use, amazing customer service
Cons: Expensive, blade doesn’t reach bottom, ours eventually died (after 7 years, mind you…)
Rating: 4 out of 5
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KitchenAid Epicurean 6qt Stand Mixer

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

Pros: Sturdy, large, flexible and wonderful
Cons: Mild feed tube confusions
Rating: 5 out of 5
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