Best Amazon Launchpad Kitchen
Make 6 hard, medium, and soft boiled eggs, individual omelettes, 2 poached eggs and scrambled eggs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I toss six eggs in with less than a 1/4 cup of water and 14 minutes later the unit shuts off by itself and I come back and easily peel the eggs. And I'm guessing if I forget or run behind I could have these ready while he get dressed for school in the morning!"
"But, since there's no on/off, just plugged in and unplugged, it makes sense they put on something to make sure it can't be left in after the water's steamed out. I followed the direction to the letter, placed the tray squarely in the middle, and got one hard boiled egg and one under done egg. I actually did it twice, and got nowhere. Disappointed at the false advertising (just make it a good egg boiler and don't try to sell us with features that don't work!"
"or "suggest" that we prick each egg with a needle prior to cooking to avoid explosion, all units except for the Chef's Choice Egg Cooker. This unit is marketed with the claim that you should prick or pierce the egg and I decided to test that claim for this and two other machines. While the Cuisinart could do more eggs at once, it didn't cook them as well when we did more so we found that six or seven was as many as we would do in that machine so we were back to each machine cooking the same number of eggs and, once again, that issue of pricking the eggs was our greatest concern. We then pricked the eggs, using a sewing needle (because the little needle cups they send out with some units get lost so easily that they may as well not even send them) and, low and behold, all batches in each machine came out perfect, that is to say, un-cracked and cooked identically. The eggs never seem to come out exactly as the label would suggest and, at least on the machine we tested, the unit had to be set higher in order to cook to the lower level."
"The cooker works fantastically, I make fresh hard "boiled" eggs every single morning during the week and often will do poached eggs or omelets in it on the weekend. If you dont have super fresh eggs and you pierce the top sometimes you get egg white that bubbles out the hole and makes a mess in the cooker."
The Anova Precision Cooker connects to your phone, so you can cook amazing meals by the touch of a button -- spend less time tied to the kitchen by relying on the app to notify you when your food is ready to eat. Sous vide cooking produces restaurant quality results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method. Heats and circulates water in the pot, evenly cooking food to a precise temperature to guarantee perfect results every time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(Think of it like cooking with a crock pot... low temperature cooking over long periods of time ... slow and steady) . As you may know, one of claims of sous vide cooking is it can make the toughest cut of meat tender. Be aware that tough meats need to cook for a much longer period of time. Following the instructions for cooking a tough cut of beef to medium rare... we cooked ours at 149 degrees for 19 hours ( recommended time is 16 to 24 hours) . We then have a supply of ready to cook meals waiting for our Anova Culinary Bluetooth Precision Cooker, Black And "Yes" you can cook frozen food right from the freezer by just adding two hours on to the recommend cooking time. Just be aware when cooking for long periods (like cooking a tough cut of meat for 24 hours) water will evaporate so you want to make sure the water is always covering the food being cooked and to add more water if necessary. Anyway, by using a cooler... the water heated by the Precision Cooler is insulated from outside air so the cooker doesn't have to work as hard to keep the water hot thus saving on electricity, and with the lid closed the water that evaporates, condenses on the underside of the lid and drops back into the cooler."
"Once it got to 160+/- the temperature began to fluctuate again like the original unit did. After some testing I discovered that when the hot steam is allowed to enter into the vents on the rear of the unit, the fluctuations of the temperature began."
"How could Anova design a 200 hundred dollar cooking unit, that can heat water to 210 degrees, and then sits on top of that steaming water, but is susceptible/prone to malfunction because of inevitable steam intrusion into the control head??? Check the 1 star reviews - this is not a fluke, and is so common that ANOVA addresses it in the customer support section - their solution - put your unit in a bag of rice for 24 hours to dry it out and hopefully that will fix it, but if it doesn't "you have a problem"????"
"Then Anova pushed an update to their app that requires you to pair your kitchen appliance with your facebook profile. I mean, i'm looking at my blender and my pressure cooker and they seem to work fine without needing access to my social network."
"I returned the item because Anova updated the phone app to force you to buy Wifi access."
"Anova changed the app to require a login just to cook a meal."
The Anova Precision Cooker connects to your phone, so you can cook amazing meals by the touch of a button - spend less time tied to the kitchen by relying on the app to notify you when your food is ready to eat. Sous vide cooking produces restaurant quality results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method. Heats and circulates water in the pot, evenly cooking food to a precise temperature to guarantee perfect results every time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(Think of it like cooking with a crock pot... low temperature cooking over long periods of time ... slow and steady) . As you may know, one of claims of sous vide cooking is it can make the toughest cut of meat tender. Be aware that tough meats need to cook for a much longer period of time. Following the instructions for cooking a tough cut of beef to medium rare... we cooked ours at 149 degrees for 19 hours ( recommended time is 16 to 24 hours) . We then have a supply of ready to cook meals waiting for our Anova Culinary Bluetooth Precision Cooker, Black And "Yes" you can cook frozen food right from the freezer by just adding two hours on to the recommend cooking time. Just be aware when cooking for long periods (like cooking a tough cut of meat for 24 hours) water will evaporate so you want to make sure the water is always covering the food being cooked and to add more water if necessary. Anyway, by using a cooler... the water heated by the Precision Cooler is insulated from outside air so the cooker doesn't have to work as hard to keep the water hot thus saving on electricity, and with the lid closed the water that evaporates, condenses on the underside of the lid and drops back into the cooler."
"Once it got to 160+/- the temperature began to fluctuate again like the original unit did. After some testing I discovered that when the hot steam is allowed to enter into the vents on the rear of the unit, the fluctuations of the temperature began."
"How could Anova design a 200 hundred dollar cooking unit, that can heat water to 210 degrees, and then sits on top of that steaming water, but is susceptible/prone to malfunction because of inevitable steam intrusion into the control head??? Check the 1 star reviews - this is not a fluke, and is so common that ANOVA addresses it in the customer support section - their solution - put your unit in a bag of rice for 24 hours to dry it out and hopefully that will fix it, but if it doesn't "you have a problem"????"
"Then Anova pushed an update to their app that requires you to pair your kitchen appliance with your facebook profile. I mean, i'm looking at my blender and my pressure cooker and they seem to work fine without needing access to my social network."
"I returned the item because Anova updated the phone app to force you to buy Wifi access."
"Anova changed the app to require a login just to cook a meal."
Best Specialty Kitchen Appliances
Style Name: Without scissors |. Product Packaging: Frustration-Free Packaging. This can opener will easily open all standard-size cans and cans with pop-top lids.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'd been using the same small dependable hand-held electric can opener for the past 25+ years until it finally gave up the ghost. After getting hand cramps from my old manual opener, though, I finally opted for this Hamilton Beach model. I'd never much cared for the side-cut openers before because liquids inside the can seemed to spill more easily with the lower edge, so this higher-cutting model is much better IMO. The top push-down lever depresses easily and the magnet on the opener holds the can securely in place while it's cutting. I found that this is important because if you allow it to continue making rotations, it cuts long narrow slivers of the can which are noticeable when you remove the top (looks like a tiny strand of steel wool)."
"This Hamilton Beach Can Opener had caught my eye from all the great 5 Star reviews it showed, and from Reviews as far back as year 2009 which shows Hamilton Beach knows they have a high quality well built very popular can opener. The can opener is what you would design in your mind as having every feature a High Quality Can Opener would have, well designed and solidly built."
"I'm 72 years young and this is the BEST can opener i've ever owned or operated.!!"
"Came across the Hamilton Beach can opener and was surprised by all the great reviews and for $20 didn't feel like I was loosing much."
"Reviewers who said it has a short cord probably did not pull it all the way out."
"Finally, a can opener I can buy, take home and it works consistently. I've bought many different types over the years, from manual to electric and this is the KING!"
"We feed our cats canned food and recycle the cans, this makes rinsing them so much easier (without that lip around the edge from the pull tops)."
Best Cake Pans
Baker's Edge Signature Cookie Bars Marbled Cheesecake Brownies Raspberry Pecan Blondies. We also include a custom nylon spatula - so you are ready to bake as soon as you open the box and preheat the oven! Featured on hit tv shows, series, magazines, gameshows, and even a local paper two! Durable nonstick coating and heavy gauge cast aluminum construction.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Between the pan and the great silicone lid that fits it perfectly, I spent money I did not need to spend. I would just trim off the edges here and there, eat the occasional corner piece, and enjoy the chewy goodness."
"Baked the brownies for the exact same time as in a regular pan."
"My home came with a top-heat only convection oven, which never cooks many food items evenly."
"Should have written this a while ago because we love this pan!"
"Has some minor casting imperfections (meaning it's not perfectly smooth), but it's awesome nonetheless if you just like the edge pieces of a particular recipe or you're getting too much variation in consistency from the edge to the middle in a normal pan."
"There is always a fight in our house for the four corner pieces of a brownie batch, now no more fights with this pan!"
"It’s an all-edge brownie tray...how could it possibly be less than fantastic?"
"I just made my first batch and they came out perfect."
Best Cake Pans
Baker's Edge Signature Cookie Bars Marbled Cheesecake Brownies Raspberry Pecan Blondies. We also include a custom nylon spatula - so you are ready to bake as soon as you open the box and preheat the oven! Featured on hit tv shows, series, magazines, gameshows, and even a local paper two! Durable nonstick coating and heavy gauge cast aluminum construction.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Between the pan and the great silicone lid that fits it perfectly, I spent money I did not need to spend. I would just trim off the edges here and there, eat the occasional corner piece, and enjoy the chewy goodness."
"Baked the brownies for the exact same time as in a regular pan."
"My home came with a top-heat only convection oven, which never cooks many food items evenly."
"Should have written this a while ago because we love this pan!"
"Has some minor casting imperfections (meaning it's not perfectly smooth), but it's awesome nonetheless if you just like the edge pieces of a particular recipe or you're getting too much variation in consistency from the edge to the middle in a normal pan."
"There is always a fight in our house for the four corner pieces of a brownie batch, now no more fights with this pan!"
"It’s an all-edge brownie tray...how could it possibly be less than fantastic?"
"I just made my first batch and they came out perfect."
Best Barware Tool Sets
![Set of 9 Grey Beverage Chilling Stones [Chill Rocks] Whiskey Stones for Whiskey and other Beverages - in Gift Box with Velvet Carrying Pouch - Made of 100% Pure Soapstone - by Quiseen](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81IZ-RLupqL._SS600_.jpg)
Unlike ice, Chill Rocks provides a smooth chill that does not overwhelm the character of your beverage. Chill Rocks is a great gift for anyone who loves the perfectly chilled beverage.You can even use it as a conversation starter at your next party. Simply keep the Chill Rocks in your freezer until you are ready to chill your favorite drink or beverage.. Use: Rinse before first usage then place in your freezer until the stones reach desired coldness. Perfect for Whiskey, Vodka, Wine, Cocktails or any other beverage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The velvet bag is a nice touch that elevates these above other options, plus it is a good way to store them in the freezer without just setting them on the shelf ance then putting them in your drink."
"My sister-in-law has been enjoying whiskey for a while now, so I got her these for a gift."
"You won't chill a tumbler of liquor with these but they work nice for a couple of shots of my best tequila and / or whiskey."
"Love that you don't need to worry abt stacking ice in your freezer or worry abt drinks getting diluted with ice."
"Bought these for my husband he is a whiskey drinker so far he loves these stones."
"Works great to cool down the drink."
"Purchased as a unique and different christmas gift as a nice add on to a bottle of favorite liquor."
"Exactly what I needed and a fair price!"
Best Wine Accessory Sets
These wine bottle stoppers provide an air-tight seal to prolong and preserve opened bottles of wine.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought these as a hostess gift, to go along with wine that we brought."
"Great price, new packaging, looks just like my other Rabbit Wine Bottle Stoppers."
"Beer Bottle, as I usually don't drink a full bottle of Craft Brew in one sitting... which makes for great left-overs the next night!"
"Our apartment rarely finishes a bottle of wine and we love that these bottle stoppers keep the wine fresh!"
"I got them from amazon for $8 and free shipping."
"They fit easily but securely in wine bottles, but they are easy to remove - unlike reusing corks."
"A friend gave us a couple of these with a bottle of wine."
"I have pushed them into the bottle as much as they will go, and still happens."
Best Beer Brewing Pots & Kettles
About the Startup. The uKeg 64 keeps beer fresh and carbonated for 2 weeks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"At this price point (and I paid extra for the copper plated version believing more care would be taken with a premium edition) this is unacceptable."
"I bought a bulk order of CO2 cartridges directly from Whip-It for significant savings so I am well stocked for quite some time for chargers."
"Good idea if you just want to keep your beer fresh for a couple days before you drink it all. The other was a regulated cap with a tap hose and a CO2 dispenser that you could manually inject gas with. And the entire thing can be disassembled, overhauled, reassembled by following a whole bunch of maintenance videos on their site. i've read all the negative reviews, and you can disregard them for several reasons: 1-Initial QC problems have now been resolved. 2-Follow the easy instructions, manual, and videos to avoid usage challenges."
"I have an early copper plated uKeg 64."
"My GROWLER will not stop leaking, and contacted growlerwerks and they will not respond or fix the problem."
"The brewery said they reluctantly 'just started filling them' apparently some places won't since it's technically not sealed. Read so money reviews and saw vids on how it leaked after the fact when we were trying to figure out what was wrong. Guess I shouldn't have based the majority of the buying decision on the customer rating."
Best Specialty & Novelty Cake Pans
Baker's Edge Signature Cookie Bars Marbled Cheesecake Brownies Raspberry Pecan Blondies. We also include a custom nylon spatula - so you are ready to bake as soon as you open the box and preheat the oven! Featured on hit tv shows, series, magazines, gameshows, and even a local paper two! Durable nonstick coating and heavy gauge cast aluminum construction.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Between the pan and the great silicone lid that fits it perfectly, I spent money I did not need to spend. I would just trim off the edges here and there, eat the occasional corner piece, and enjoy the chewy goodness."
"Baked the brownies for the exact same time as in a regular pan."
"My home came with a top-heat only convection oven, which never cooks many food items evenly."
"Should have written this a while ago because we love this pan!"
"Has some minor casting imperfections (meaning it's not perfectly smooth), but it's awesome nonetheless if you just like the edge pieces of a particular recipe or you're getting too much variation in consistency from the edge to the middle in a normal pan."
"There is always a fight in our house for the four corner pieces of a brownie batch, now no more fights with this pan!"
"It’s an all-edge brownie tray...how could it possibly be less than fantastic?"
"I just made my first batch and they came out perfect."
Best Beer Brewing Kegs & Kegging
A love of good beer, and a desire the make the experience better. What makes your product special? After testing all the available options, we realized nobody had cracked the code on a pressurized growler that works. So we designed the uKeg: It’s easy to use, with an automatic regulator cap and integrated CO2, variable carbonation from zero (off) up to 15 psi, and a dispensing tap so you can easily pour beer without removing the cap. We've focused our deep engineering and design experience to produce a high quality product. With vacuum insulated 8/18 stainless steel, your beer stays deliciously cold all day. This makes the uKeg a great way to share your own homebrew or local favorites. The uKeg was designed with the core idea to savor your beer, sparkling wine, kombucha, cider, or any other carbonated beverage you enjoy, to the last drop and share it with friends wherever you escape to. The uKeg 128 keeps beer fresh and carbonated for 2 weeks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Well immediately I noticed the plastic tap handle that comes with the unit was not properly attached and pops right off with no exertion. This part of the unit now works properly as intended and no longer requires me to lean on it with all my might, it slides back and forth with normal pressure. In order to maintain a consistent level of carbonation one has to monitor the gauge after each pour. So just keep in mind, if you are seeking 5-10 psi and you just filled the keg, that the amount of turn on the CO2 bit doesn't need to be that much. Lastly, and this is sort of the thing that really made me question the QA of the company, was in February I was out of CO2. So just the other night when I got a chance to refill the growler for the first time since February I put a new CO2 cartridge in...it doesn't fit (picture attached). This, to me, is the most unacceptable part of the entire thing and solidifies my belief that the product is suffering from it's own poor quality checks."
"My husband loves this."
"I have had beer in my uKeg for over a MONTH and it was as fresh as the day I had it filled. A little more pressure, and the more citrus notes your beer will have."
"I love this growler."
"With so many great microbreweries in my area, having a growler seemed like not just an intuitive choice but a practical one. There is a bit of a learning curve involved with getting the pressure right, but the end result is worth it -- now I have a gallon of the best seasonal IPA on tap... in my own fridge!"
"Not to mention I also backed this product almost 3 yrs ago on kickstarter and I still haven't received the product (the same product I just bought outright)."
"For a product that costs $200 I am very disappointed at the craftsmanship and will be returning this product immediately."