Tupperware Ice Tups Popsicle Maker Set Review

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(More customer reviews)My mother bought these as a gift for my 2-year-old. I agree with what one of the other reviewers mentioned, the lids do NOT fit. I tried setting them up without liquid inside, and neither my husband nor I could get ANY of the lids to fit any of the molds. It is a terrible design. They do function well enough with the lid simply resting on the mold, however. Another problem I have is the molds fit very loosely in the base, so getting a full tray from the countertop to the freezer shelf is about as precarious as tightrope walking.I have made more than one mess just by tilting a little too far as I tried to lift them in.
I do like that the plastic is flexible. In the past, we've had problems with rigid plastic sticks snapping off and breaking after a few uses. The flexibility makes it durable. I do like the size as well - not too large for my toddler, but still enough to be a substantial treat. I also like the fact that each mold is separate, which makes life a little easier if you want to rearrange them around the freezer once they've set.
The price is outrageous. I'm sad my mother spent this much on a product that is definitely not superior quality. I think we're paying for the Tupperware brand name, and not workmanship or design. I would be more forgiving of its flaws if it were less expensive.


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Classic Tupperware Ice Tupps have been a favorite for generations! Set includes tray, 6 popsicle holders, 6 seals, and 6 sticks. Bright new colors, orange peel, tropical water, and lime-ade. Make healthy frozen treats!

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Hello Kitty 3-qt. Popcorn Popper - KT5230 Review

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(More customer reviews)but I read the box before I purchased it, so I knew what I was getting. And I read the directions before attempting to use it. My popcorn turned out brillantly. The directions were simple enough that my neice (who is 6) read them and was able to stop me before I made a mess. For kids (and an aunty) who are accustomed to only seeing popcorn come out of a bag or a metal box at the movie theatre, we love our Hello Kitty Popcorn Maker! It's great fun with little clean up.

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Pink popper cooks up to 3 qts. of corn in Hello Kitty style. Motorized stirring rod gets everything moving and the nonstick surface makes cleanup easy. Features a built-in butter well for quick melting. After all the kernels have popped, just flip over the machine and use the pink dome lid as a serving bowl. Dimensions:11.3"W x 8.54" H x 9.25" D

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Rival 8806-BL 6-Quart Oval Electric Ice Cream Maker, Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I just received this ice cream maker yesterday and made a batch of french vanilla ice cream. I ordered Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Dessert book at the same time I ordered the ice cream maker and they both came the same day. I used the French vanilla recipe from their book. The recipe is only for one quart so I quadrupled it. I used a lot more salt than the directions with the ice cream maker calls for to get the temperature down and also used a little table salt along with shaved ice. Use enough salt with the ice and you should have no trouble getting the temperature down. The ice cream was done when the motor stopped as per the directions. It only took 18 munutes from start to finish. The brine didn't even run out the drain hole in the can before the ice cream was done. The ice cream was pretty stiff consistency right away. We ate some for a taste test and put the whole can in the deep freeze for about an hour and the stuff set up very well. The ice cream was smooth and not gritty like it can be if it takes a long time to get done. After reading some of the reviews before buying this maker, I had some reservations about buying this particular model. I see now that they were unfounded. I had no problems with it at all. I would recommend this maker to anyone looking for a reasonably priced ice cream maker. Just be sure you use plenty of salt with the ice and be sure your ingredients are good and chilled when you put them together. By the way the recipe I used is excellent. Page 35 of Ben and Jerry's book.

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Fun for the Family! Rival 6 Qt Bucket Ice Cream Maker makes homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet the fun way with this durable plastic bucket ice cream maker. New compact design with 6 quart capacity and translucent canister lid for easy viewing. Powerful motor, easy to lock motor housing - eliminates the latch system. Simple to use and easy to clean. Delicious recipes included.

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Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had one of these little fryer appliances since they first became popular in the seventies. The current model is the second one I've had, being larger than the original model that came out.
For someone not needing to fry enormous amounts at one time, this little machine is ideal. It requires only a very small amount of vegetable oil. I've used it to fry chicken wings, quickly, to do french fries and onion rings, to do other smaller chicken parts, and it works beautifully. There is no thermostat; you just plug it in, wait 10 minutes, and the temp is 375. Having such a small amount of grease, it recovers heat more quickly than an electric skillet.
When you are through, if you plan to reuse the grease you can simply let the machine cool, snap the plastic top on, the put the whole thing in the fridge. I don't fry that often, and when I do, I tend to fry a lot, so usually I just discard the oil. Such a small amount is used (usually no more than 3 cups starting out) that I don't feel bad about discarding the oil.
The sides on this appliance are quite high, and splatter around the machine has never been a problem. I used common sense, though, when I fry, whether it's here or on the stove.
I'm sure the all-enclosed auto-fryers that are out on the market are nice, and if I fried a lot I'd probably get one. However, I only fry once or twice a month, and for that, this little machine is perfect. I'd recommend one to anyone--durable, simple, and does exactly what it's designed for!

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Makes four servings with just four cups of oil. Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically. Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again. Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets. Hard surface finish inside for non-stick cooking and easy cleaning. 120 x AC 1200 watts

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Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press Review

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(More customer reviews)You can't give this machine a bad rating. This Hamilton Beach Panini Press does one thing and one thing only, but it does it very well. If you enjoy pressed/grilled sandwhiches you will love this machine. As I write this I'm eating a feta/olive/artichoke/roasted peppers on pita sandwhich hot off the panini press, and it's scrumptious. I actually bought this as a christmas gift for my mother, but I probably use it more than she does.
The machine looks good on the counter, and has a large, non stick service. It's not on a hinge so it's designed to accept even the thickest sandwhiches without squeezing all the filling out. You can even "lock" the lid down to apply constant pressure, or lock it up to maintain minimal pressure or to not make contact with the top at all. It's great for quesidillas as well. Ignore the user that says it takes too long to heat up, it takes only a couple of minutes, about the time a waffle maker would take to heat. Even cooking on the stove you need to take a few mins to heat the pan! Also ignore the comment that this machine burns the bread before heating the filling, I've never had such problems, although I do wish there was a temperature control for further versatillity. But my bread never burns... I find 2-6 min will brown the bread perfectly, from lightly browned to nice and crispy (depending on how you like it) without burning it at all. I've never burned anything on this machine. I even once used it to grill some chicken, and it did the job nicely, though it's not really designed for that.
The only down sides are that there are no frills. I've seen other models that come with nice recipe books, this one has just a few hastily thrown together recipe ideas in the instruction booklet. There's no temp control either, which is fine, but it would be nice to have some kind of control (it would be more convenient if you wanted to use it for alternative purposes. The machine gets very hot, but that's to be expected. There's no alternate "plates" or cooking surfaces for say a flat "griddle" style surface, so you'll have to settle for the striated grate style surface, which in all honestly is not a big deal at all.
This is a great machine, at a decent price. It could be better with a temp control, some extra features, and a better recipe book, but all-in-all, you can't complain. It does its job, and does it very well.

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The Hamilton Beach Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker is an excellent appliance to have on hand to make grilled cheese and other hot sandwiches. Every deli sandwich tastes better hot and with melted cheese. This Panini Press can handle sandwiches of any size.

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