DeLonghi America, Inc IC8000 Ice Creamery 1.5 Qt. Capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased our DeLonghi after sampling ice cream made from my Sister-In-Law's Cuisnart machine. Nice fresh ice cream unlike the old days where you had to manually crank a handle...and the results were mixed at best.
Comparing the DeLonghi to the Cuisnart....the DeLonghi is much quiter. And that is a big plus when you have visitors who you don't want to be disturbed and want to entertain. Also the texture of the ice cream is better.
Replying to another customer review appearing for this machine...it DOES make treats with milk and skim milk. All without all the preservatives you will find in over the counter frozen treats from stores. ...
Our first batch didn't turn out great...but it was related to not being familar with our new machine. Ever since...success.
The secret to making a firm treat is to mix your ingredients beforehand and freeze/refrig before adding to the ice cream maker. Add it to the machine and let it work away. Then if you prefer a firmer treat, freeze further for a few hours to overnight.
Another suggestion is to buy the Ben and Jerry ice cream guide. It also states the innovation which I just mentioned above...and gives you many other helpful tips which will solve any issues you might encounter.
Gelato, Sorbet, Ice Cream, Smoothies. All came out well.

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Delonghi 1.5 quart Ice Cream maker serves 6 to 10 people.Ice cream is ready to service in just 20 to 30 minutes

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Deni 5200 Automatic Ice Cream Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)it's really simple to use. Compared to the traditional ice cream markers this one doesnt require ice and salt. It mixes the cream until it is stiff enough for freezing. The ice cream texture is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! very little air is blended in with the cream mixture. All in all there is just enough air that the machine allows for the smooth and creamy texture. It's truly worth the purchase. My kids and I love it!


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Counting calories or not, most people today rank super premium ice creams among their favorite indulgences.Now you won't have to visit the local ice cream parlor.Make ice cream at home, fast and easy, with deni's automatic ice cream and frozen dessert maker.It is fully automatic and easy to operate; no salt or ice is needed.The canister freezes in 8 hours.The powerful motor and double insulated gel cylinder turns basic ingredients into delicious ice cream in 10-20 minutes.The Clear-Vue lid allows you to watch the fun as it happens.Make frozen drinks or turn fruit and natural ingredients into frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet and other low-fat frosty creations.Makes up to 1-1/2 quarts

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Rival 8804-BL 4-Quart Oval Ice Cream Bucket, Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)Works as advertised, makes fine ice cream. Instructions are brief and clear. Well-made for the price. About the size of a small wastebasket, fits easily into one side of a double sink. I think the size is an excellent compromise between the countertop units and the big churns.
The can is thin deep-drawn aluminum with no seams at the bottom to trap salt (like a soda can, but not nearly that thin). People have complained of it getting pinholes from corrosion during storage, but I think this must be from forgetting to rinse all salt from the bucket, or not drying can or bucket thoroughly. I would recommend storing the can upside down in the bucket so that any possible moisture/corrosion will be at the rim where it will do little harm, but the can will still be protected from dents.
The motor is silent but the gear train is noisy, because it's all spur gears. All gears but the final one are die-cast zinc, and the final looks like filled nylon or acetal. Gears and shafts are greased with white grease. I believe they should hold up nicely in home use. Motor is fan-cooled and has a self-resetting overheat protector.
All in all a good, lightweight but honest product that should last well if you get all the salt and moisture off after use.

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4 QT, Oval Ice Cream Maker, Compact Design, Stylish & Value Added Update, East To Lock Motor Housing, Eliminates The Latch System, Transparent Canister Lid.

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Zojirushi NS-MYC10 Micom Fuzzy Logic 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

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(More customer reviews)I never gave much thouht to cooking rice until I moved to Japan--and acquired a Japanese spouse!
But we're fussy about our rice here, and nobody would dream of being without a rice cooker. Rice cookers are actually pressure cookers, so the rice is always plump and perfect.
I have the equivalent Japanese model (the same but with a different faceplate). I've had it for almost fou years and it's a real workhorse. Zoji is a value-brand here in Japan, specialising in small appiances, and known for being simple and sturdy. I would choose them over some of the big Japanese names, given the quality problems I've had with some of the other well-known electrical brands that make everything from TVs to elevators.
The rice? Can't fault it. Nor can the other half, who's ultra-critical. Makes great oatmeal, too, but I can't get the other half interested in such exotic foreign foods.

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Bosch : WTVC3500UC 27 Vision 300 Series Gas Dryer - White Review

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(More customer reviews)Hooray!!! A dryer at last!
What I like:
*The inside is nice, high quality stainless steel.
*When I use the timed standard cycle, the towels are dry and fluffy.
*The window allows my kitty to watch the spinning textiles.
*The interior light illuminates beautifully when you open the door and goes off a few seconds after you close the door. This is so nice. No sock is left behind!
*The large interior allows me to easily dry quilts, blankets and bedspreads.
What I don't like:
*The end cycle signal is SOOOO annoying!!!! When your dryer finishes it will beep, loudly
beep beep....beep beeep...
beep beep....beeep beeep
and then after a few minutes the drum is activated and starts your load tossing about for 20-30 seconds then stops and begins the whole annoying beeping sequence again...this goes on until you turn the bloody thing off.
I miss the old dryer system model that defaulted to 'off' at the end of a drying cycle, buzzed once and was done with it.
If you put a load of laundry in your dryer, right before bedtime...unless you are deaf or sleep with earplugs or have your laundry in the west wing of your large castle, you will be compelled to get up and silence that beeping beast!
*Lint filter sensitivity: the dryer will stop and start beeping at you midcycle until you check and empty the lint filter (which sometimes has hardly any lint in it). This is annoying. Again, I miss the old 70's dryers that just ran and ran until their cycle ended, regardless of their full, half full, or near empty filter.
*The moisture sensor cycles are another waste of energy in my opinion. I do not use this feature unless I want my laundry to be slightly damp at the conclusion of the drying cycle.
The moisture sensor cycles also beep beep in the noisy end of cycle pattern mentioned earlier. This hardly conserves energy in my opinion. It seems like they could have left this end of cycle siren and spin feature out of the schematic.Overall I am happy.
but:
It would be nice if we had an easy to access dial to adjust the loudness of the system signal.
I also wish we could push a button to turn on/off the moistere and lint sensor settings. This would keep our machine spinning regardless of the faulty sensors.
Alas, No more hanging towels like Wilma Flintstone, to dry over the tar pits!!! I like this dryer much more than the clothes line!


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George Foreman GR11WSP3 Champ 36-Square-Inch Nonstick Electric Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third Foreman grill. The non-stick coating on the previous two eventually wore out, probably because I was using marinades that adhered to strongly. If you just want to grill burgers and chops, this will do it. The only drawback in this inexpensive model is that the plates are not submersible.

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George Foreman Champ Grill with 2 cleaning sponges included. 36 Square inch non stick cooking surface plates.

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Rival Ice Cream Maker Bucket Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first time we have ever used an electric ice cream maker, so I have nothing to compare to. The motor keeps popping off when ice gets jammed around the can. I'm beginning to think the oval bucket is a bad design - there is no room for ice on the front or back, and that's where the ice gets jammed. Are we doing something wrong?
Otherwise, the ice cream came out fine. We had to stand there and hold the motor on.

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Compact design. 4 quarts capacity. Easy to lock motor housing. Eliminates the latch system. Aluminum canister with transparent lid. Uses rock salt and ice. Color: Blue.

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Cuisinart ICE-25 Classic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)This design was given to me as a gift, replacing a Krups La Glaciere that had worked well for a few years before the coolant began leaking into the freezing chamber. In terms of freezing and mixing ability - the only real differences between ice cream makers at this low-end level - the Cuisinart works very well. In fact, it seems to hold its temperature longer than the Krups model, perhaps due to the extra bit of insulation afforded by "freezing chamber in bucket" design. Also, for those familiar with the Krups, the Cuisinart actually rotates the bucket rather than the dasher; odd at first, but it works fine, and allows for faster assembling of the component parts when you're starting the freezing process. The only (minor) complaint I have is that, if you are making a sizable batch, the ice cream frequently starts to pour over the top of the dasher as it expands, even if you follow the instructions for how high the freezing chamber should be filled. It doesn't spill out of the unit, however, and the freezing process doesn't seem to be significantly disturbed. In short - the Cuisinart is worth the buy, and will produce ice cream that's as good as your recipe allows.

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The Traditional styling of the Cuisinart Classic Frozen Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will put a smile on every ice cream lovers face.Fully automatic, this frozen desert maker requires only the addition of fresh ingredients and the flip of a switchto make 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or those fabulous frozen drinks - icy smooth and ready to enjoy in as little as 20 minutes!

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Omega Juicer Model O2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I did SO much research on the Internet before finding that there are 2 small juicers available, and that both get good reviews. One is this one and the other is the L'equip mini. This model is newer so it didn't have as many reviews, so I couldn't decide. I called up one of the Internet sites and asked which they suggested. They said that Omega has a great reputation and stands by their products better than the other company. If you read the reviews of the L'equip 221 you'll see that that company is horrible if you have a problem with your juicer.
I just got the juicer today. You can get free shipping, so shop around.
Pros:
QUIET (much quieter than my blender), EFFICIENT, EASY TO CLEAN, EXTREMELY WELL BUILT
Juicer is GREAT!! It comes assembled and you can rinse out the parts and try it out in like 5 minutes.
From my research I knew that dry pulp shows it's an efficient machine, and that frothy juice is a negative - from supposed oxidation. I'd call it oxygenization, since air gets into the juice from being centrifuged.
Anyway, my own pulp test was fine. My first juice batch had moist pulp but when I pushed the veggies into the chamber more lightly the pulp was surprisingly dry.
Put a plastic bag, like the kind you put your veggies in, into the pulp catcher as a liner and you'll reduce your mess by a lot. The thing disassembles quickly and easily. I use a veggie brush to clean the screen and the whole thing cleans up in like 5 minutes. The messiest thing for me was the inside of the plastic top.
There was a little froth on the top of the juice, but nothing more than you get at a juice stand, and I'm not sure I believe this is a problem anyway.
The parts are very solid. The mesh filter basket is well built and the blade is very thick and solid, especially compared to food processor blades. The bowl is also stainless.
Highly recommend. Solid build, dry pulp when you get the right technique, and Omega stands by its products.
MAY BE CON:
Not sure about the froth issue. It didn't seem very frothy to me, but if you're used to the classic Champion juicers it may be more than you've had before. I'm just an inexperienced juicer and can't really tell whether this thing makes a lot or a little. Doesn't seem like a lot to me but I have nothing to compare it to.

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Rated as one of the best electric juicers on the market! The Model O2 is Omega's brand new pulp ejector citrus and vegetable juicer. The O2 is VERY reasonably priced and comes with Omega's legendary reliability along with a five year warranty. This juicer is already our top-selling citrus and vegetable juicer and it has only been out for two months! All of our customers have been extremely satisfied, and we must say, its a great juicer especially for the price! This juicer packs some great features! Continuous juicing with automatic pulp ejection. Ultra quiet, smooth operation Compact, durable design 6200 rpms Large feed chute Stainless steel blade and basket Removable blade for safe and easy clean up UL listed Five (5) year warranty Provides vitamins in their most natural form

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Total Chef FT02-G-2X Double Treat Ice cream Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)It's inexpensive, doesn't have to be plugged in and doesn't need ice or salt--three things plenty of folks are looking for in an ice-cream maker!
The ice cream turns out pretty good (if you use a good recipe!), and it is just the right amount of ice cream for 2-4 people after dinner--just start it about 4 hours before! Also, since it's such a small amount of ice cream, you don't have to worry about hard-to-find additives that will make it still "scoopable" the next day--it will be eaten by then!
It cleans up easily, as long as you don't overfill the cups and rubberband the top on so it doesn't slip.
IT'S STILL CHEAP, THOUGH. I use mine a couple of times a week, and it definitely shows some wear (gears slip occaisionally). In my case, having this machine for a few months has convinced me that I WILL make ice cream often, and therefore a heavy-duty machine will be cost-effective for me.
But for people who will only use the machine a few times a month and are on a budget, this ice-cream maker is ideal!

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Finally! A convenient way to make delicious Homemade Ice Cream. With the Double Treat Ice Creame Maker you can make two different recipes at the same time. Just add your favorite ingredients and place into your freezer, then a thermal sensor will activate the unit to mix the ingredients for you automatically.

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Tristar JLPJB Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Review

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(More customer reviews)This juicer is one of the worst juicers I've ever used. Don't be fooled by the claims made during the infomercial. This juicer barely has the ability to shred the produce fed into it, much less efficiently extract the any juice from the pulp. Worst of all, it is actually dangerous to use. It all comes down to poor design.
The primary flaw with this juicer is that the feed tube directs its contents into the center of the shredding blade where it spins the slowest. To make matters worse, the teeth at the center of the shredding blade are arranged in the same circular path. This tooth arrangement fails to generate any shredding action between the blades, and only grinds circular groves in the produce. Thus, the produce tends feed very slowly, or actually stalls in the grind tube. This slowed feeding action also seems to cause the centrifuge basket to slow down, and clog up. I'm not exactly sure why this happens, but I suspect it may have something to do with the produce binding between the bottom edge of the feed tube and the center of the shredding blade. Obviously, once the centrifuge basket gets clogged, less juice is extracted, the pulp is wetter, and more juice ends up in the pulp receptacle.
The second flaw is that the pulp is only discharged into the pulp receptacle from one side of the shredding /centrifuge chamber. This tends to cause the pulp to linger in the centrifuge basket, and compounds the clogging problem. Once the centrifuge basket gets clogged, the pulp begins to stick to the inside of the shredding /centrifuge chamber, and eventually seems to make its way into the juice catch basin.
The third flaw is that juice catch basin is flat on the bottom, and does not drain well. Pulp particles in the juice tend to settle on the bottom the juice catch basin, and eventually may stop the juice from draining. When this occurs, juice will flow over the inside lip of the juice catch basin, and stream down the motor housing. Wait; it gets worse! Since the motor's cooling vents are on the sides of the motor housing directly below the juice catch basin, juice escaping from the juice catch basin tends to flow into the motor housing through the cooling vents creating an electrical hazard.
Not flaws, but worth mentioning:
When the juice catch basin is installed, and the shredding blade spun onto the drive shaft before the centrifuge basket is installed, it will be very difficult to uninstall the shredding blade because there is no way to stop the drive shaft from rotating.
Since the feed tube is located in close proximity to the drain spout & juice cup, small produce items sometimes fall into the juice cup during the juicing process.
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Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 1.5-qt. Review

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(More customer reviews)When I was in the market for a juicer, I had 2 in the price range I was thinking about. They were the Breville Compact Juice Fountain and Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer. A friend had let me borrow the Power Juicer, and I really liked it. As I was reading reviews and doing research, I concluded that the Breville was a better choice. So, I went out and bought the Breville.
I made the wrong choice! When I juiced apples, it left chunks of apples un-juiced that were about the size of a quarter. It also sent a good bit of the peal into the pulp area. I also found the juice to be very "gritty" and full of pulp. I was juicing a days worth of juice for my wife and me (about 32 lbs of apples), so I had to stop the machine and clean out the pulp 3 times.
I have since returned the Breville juicer and bought the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. It works much better. I can juice 32 lbs of apples and never change the pulp catcher (I put a bag in it, so I don't even have to clean that part of the machine. The juice is much cleaner with less pulp. The Breville has a faster RPM motor, but the Power Juicer is every bit as powerful. It juices whole apples easily. You can also get about 4 decent sized carrots in there with no trouble.
All in all, I recommend the Power Juicer over the Breville. If you like a lot of pulp, then you might like the Breville. It is a good juicer for smaller quantities of juice. The Breville is a better looking juicer as far as its styling and color goes, but for me the Power Juicer wins hands down.

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This sleek juice fountain's compact design is packed with power. Smartly egineered to collect pulp within the footprint of the unit to conserve counter space this unit delivers all the power and performance you'd expect from a Breville juicer. The 700-watt motor spins the filter basket at 13,000 RPM to extract 8-oz. of juice in a mere 5 seconds.Features:The compact design conserves counter space while delivering all the power you expect from a Breville juicer. The 700 watt motor spins the filter basket at 13,000 RPM, extracting an 8-oz. glass of juice in 5 seconds.The patented 3-in. circular feeding tube allows you to juice whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting, slicing or peeling.The internal pulp container is simple to assemble with the durable stainless steel base and makes 1.5-qt. of juice before it needs to be emptied. All parts are top-shelf dishwasher safe, and a cleaning brush is included.

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GT Express 101 Countertop Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)I had a horrible experience with GT 101 Express company, and I am so glad Amazon is not selling this junk product anymore. I tried to order the item directly from the company and when I found out how outrageous the shipping cost was, I canceled the order. Three weeks later, I received six of these items and were charged over $200 without my permission. When I called the customer service at GT Express, the customer service people told me that I had to pay for the shipping of six items back to the company even though I never ordered these items. I told them this was illegal on their part, and they told me to sue them if I wanted to. What an awful service! Instead of sending all, I decided to use one to maybe save the shipping cost. What a big mistake.
The item is very small. The cooking surface is equivalent to a size of a slice of bread cut into two pieces. It seemed to look so much bigger on TV infomercial. Maybe the people on the infomercial are tiny people to make the item look bigger. Believe me when I say this thing is tiny.
Furthermore, the thing is made out cheap plastic. Even the non stick portion is merely painted black coating. After a few wipes, the black painted coating came off and everything stuck. The thing is a piece of junk and I regret the fact I ever dealt with GT Express.
I had the worst experience with this product and to top it off, I had a horrible experience with the GT Express customer service.

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GT Xpress 101 GT Xpress 101 cooks delicious meals fast and without the added fat! With GT Xpress 101, all you do is place food in the preheated cooking wells and close the lid. The dual cooking wells and controlled temperature cook from both top and bottom at once so there's no turning or burning. GT Xpress's thermostat controls the temperature so you get perfect results every time - even if you leave it in too long! The hinged lid prevents spillovers and clean up's a cinch too, just wipe with a damp cloth. Enjoy healthy, flavor-packed, satisfying food in no time! 101 Recipe book includes meal, snack, dessert and low carb recipes. Features include: Dual Cooking Chamber - Cooks fast and requires no tending or turning because the food is in contact with the heat on both the top and the bottom Thermostatically Controlled - Ensures perfect results every time. Floating Hinge - Keeps lid in contact with the food, but allows for expansion of baked goods and omelets. High Quality Non-Stick Interior - Means easy cleanup with a damp cloth is all you need and there is no need for added fats and oils Ready Light - Tells you when the unit is preheated and ready for use Built-in Cord Wrap - For neat storage Instruction and Recipe Guide - 101 mouth-watering recipes that give you endless ideas for fast meals, snacks and desserts. Over half the recipes cook in 7 minutes or less 101 Recipe Booklet Spatula Dual cooking wells Thermostatically controlled Floating Hinge Non-stick interior Ready Light Built in cord wrap Benefits: Makes hundreds of scrumptious meals, many in less than 7 minutes No turning your food or slaving over a hot stove Delicious low carb food in less time Non-stick surface means no extra fat Built in cord and compact design makes for easy storage

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Cuisinart DLC-042TX Stainless Steel Thin Slicing Disc 2-mm. Review

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(More customer reviews)The Thin Slicing Disc is not included with the 14 Inch Cuisinart Custom Food Processor, but if you like American fried potatoes or home-made potato chips you will want to buy this disc. It makes perfect slices in seconds.

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Use the Thin Slicing Disc for raw vegetables like potatoes, carrots and root vegetables. Makes perfect uniform slices so you can turn out luscious gratins and layer casseroles, beautiful salads and garnishes and wonderful looking desserts. Works with 14-cup models.About Cuisinart... In 1973, Carl Sontheimer introduced the world to its first Cuisinart food processor. His design, a creative adaptation based on an elaborate industrial blender, was soon widely produced in France and became indispensable in homes across the world. Since then, Sontheimer's original appliance has evolved, and additional Cuisinart products have been added, contributing to the original collection of time-saving tools used by professional chefs and home cooks alike. Even after 25 years, Cuisinart is still one of the most recognizable brands in quality kitchenware.

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Aroma AIC-204EM 4-Quart Wood-Barrel Ice-Cream Maker, Natural Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)I was actually searching for other customer reviews in hopes of finding some helpful hints for this contraption. We purchased this product at Target about a year ago because we had relatives who had such good luck with their old fashioned crank-style ice cream churns. We liked the classic design and the electric mixing option. But we've had quite a bit of difficulty with this. The electric mixer seems to mix the cream too fast--often producing an almost "foamy" result. The crank method produces better results, but the crank mixing mechanism makes a lot of noise and doesn't work smoothly...and it takes a looong time for the ice cream to freeze (over 45 minutes for just a small batch--our salt/ice mixture tested 25 degrees). I was hoping I would find some positive reviews that would be helpful...but we bought a Cuisinart 2 qt. electric Ice Cream Maker tonight instead. :-( Anyone with positive experiences, please review as we'd be happy to dig this thing out and use it for company if we could know there was a way to get good ice cream in the end! Otherwise, I'm afraid that this product had a lot of potential, but is rather impractical--especially considering the fact that more user-friendly electric ice cream machines can be bought at a similar price.

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Add to the festive mood of any barbeque, birthday party, picnic, or other fun gathering with this electric ice-cream maker. The unit combines old-fashioned charm with modern technology to quickly and easily produce up to 4 quarts of delicious homemade ice cream at a time. Make a creamy batch of chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, or create custom flavors by mixing any combination of your favorite ingredients. The ice-cream maker features an antique-looking solid pinewood exterior bucket and an interior aluminum mixing canister for fast freezing. Take turns with the traditional hand-operated crank like back in the day or let the machine do the work with its electric motorized crank. Removable parts make cleanup a snap, and a recipe book and instruction manual are included. The electric ice-cream maker measures 12-2/5 by 12-2/5 by 16-3/10 inches.

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Rival Stainless Steel Fondue Pot Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set for my husband and thought we might make fondue every once in a while. It is so easy to clean and extremely easy to use, that we cook in it all the time. We have made several cheese fondues, broths and chocolate. Unlike the "burner" type of fondue sets, this is safe and heats evenly and quickly. I can leave the room and not worry about setting the house on fire. The plug fits well and will only come out if you trip over the cord. This is great if you have pets or kids running around. You will not lose your dinner if someone is clutsy.

We brought our set over to my in-laws for Christmas for a cheese appetizer and it was a huge hit. My mother in law used her set for chocolate. Hers had the flame below and did not heat evenly and took significantly longer to heat the chocolate. It took me seconds to clean my set while my mother in law was scrubbing her old style set. I would highly recommend this brand and type of fondue set!

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Have an intimate and fun fondue party for friends with the Rival stainless steel fondue maker. This 3 Quart fondue maker features a premium nonstick cooking surface for easy food removal and clean up, cool-touch handles, exclusive SureRelease power cord and a removable adjustable temperature control probe. Fully immersible with cord set removed. Also includes temperature indicator light and 8 fondue forks with a fork holder ring.

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Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker 1.5 Quart Bonus 2 Freezer Bowls Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched ice cream makers for about a month before I purchased. The reviews were all over the place, usually the complaint was about the consistency. The consistency has to do with INGREDIENTS, not the machine itself. Thanks to one review I read, I understand that you must use PURE vanilla, not imitation vanilla for the best results -- or leave out the vanilla all together. With the Ice-20 you get a consistent, lovely soft serve quality (not runny, rather like Dairy Queen consistency). Also, using Hershey's syrup instead of melted chocolate makes a nice milk-shake, but not solid enough to be considered ice cream. It's more like a Wendy's Frosty.
I use mine to make frozen yogurt, lower-fat ice cream, and premium ice creams (with egg custard). The custard-based ice creams are the closest to commercial ice cream texture when frozen after the fact. The frozen yogurt and lower-fat content ice creams are best eaten soft serve right away. They tend to freeze hard and get a bit icy when frozen after the fact.
I have grown increasingly concerned with the ingredients in commercial ice cream, and since it's my partner's favorite treat, I wanted to be able to control the ingredients that go into it without paying an arm and a leg. Have you looked at the price of really tasty organic ice cream lately? I use strictly organic ingredients, including a specially developed low-glycemic ice cream sugar and am able to make 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream for under $3. And the taste of commercial ice cream can't compare. Besides buying commercial ice cream in the past, we also bought special toppings. No need now -- the purer the better with the Ice-20. The extra bowl is a great perk, so we can either make two flavors or we can make consecutive batches.
My only concern is the plastic blade. We use this machine daily, and sometimes twice daily, so it gets lots of use. But we take good care of it. Be SURE that the machine is running BEFORE you put the ingredients in -- otherwise you run the risk of freezing the blade and breaking it. However, I'm sure with a great company like Cuisinart behind it that we won't have trouble replacing the blade if that time comes.
In all fairness, though, I understand that you can purchase this same product at Costco for $40. But I dearly love the convenience of Amazon because I live in a remote area.
Enjoy your Ice-20. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at jadelaine@gmail.com. I also have some great recipes for fabulous tasting, low-fat, low-sugar desserts made with this machine that are not in the machine manual and that rival anything you've ever eaten commercially.

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