Best Kitchen Appliances

Outdoor cooking equipment is usually built sturdy, especially if you have bought it from the top brands like Weber, Brinkmann, Broilmaster, Char Broil, Ducane etc. If you do develop a problem with your gas grill, charcoal grill or electric grill, though, you do not need to panic and wonder whether you need to get new cooking equipment. Weber grill parts and Brinkman gas grill parts are quite easy to get. You can have your barbecue grilling equipment as good as new by getting the exact replacement original manufacturer parts. Most grill manufacturer parts are identified by part numbers and you can find a variety of sources online where you can order them. When it comes to Weber grill parts, Weber has an organized system to find replacement parts for your grilling equipment. On their company website, they have a replacement parts page where you can choose the right Weber grill parts after you identify the kind of grill you have. They provide you with a list of replacement...

The West Bend Stir 82306X 6-Quart electric popcorn machine can be yours for around $30. With price in mind, I can't be overly critical unless there are major faults in the design, which there aren't. This popcorn machine does exactly what it was designed to do, and that is to give you enough popcorn to make you think you are actually at the cinema. This popcorn machine can produce around 6 quarts of popcorn in five minutes -- it does not mess around. It has a number of nice features too. The motor driven stirring rod works to ensure that every kernel gets popped, and when the popcorn machine is done, the machine stops automatically so you have no burnt popcorn (a common complaint with stove top popcorn machines, if you do not keep a close eye on them). The designers also had the neat idea of turning the cover into a bowl in which to hold the popcorn. Now that is what I call thinking outside the box. As for the taste, well, to my refined pallet, the taste is not ...

By Robin Holland-smith When reviewing this month's super tools for the kitchen, the Oxo Good Grips line grabbed our attention as top-of-the-line kitchen tools. Oxo tools are innovative in design and include such features as soft rubber grips, user-friendly design, and a great deal of functionality. We enjoyed using these products so much in our own kitchens that we've listed our top five Oxo Good Grips products in this article to share with you. 1. Angled measuring cups: talk about genius - these measuring cups let you check the accuracy of your measurement by looking straight down into the cup. Measurement marks inside the cup are clear and bright. The innovative angled design not only works for ease-of-use, but is also attractive and visually interesting. 2. Snap-lock can opener. This ingenious gadget actually makes opening cans fun! To open a can, you squeeze the opener so that it snaps on the can, locking it in. After you finish opening the can, press the loc...

The Food Network is an American cable network that airs series and specials about one of our most beloved subjects - food. The Network is viewed in 80 million households and by half a million people per day. It's seen in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Monaco, Andorra, France, and the French-speaking territories in the Caribbean and Polynesia. Canadians now have their own version, Food Network Canada. Every Sunday night, the Food Network Challenge (which has reached franchise status and offers cash prizes big enough to remodel your kitchen) hosts the largest and most memorable food competitions around the world. Here's a sampling of the competitions for the world's best cakes: Wedding Cake Challenge - Teams vie for the bragging rights (and $10 grand) for creating the world's most spectacular wedding cake. Spatulas and pastry tubes are augmented by high tech weapons such as Homaro Cantu's Class IV...

Char Broil grill parts are made of quality materials and are designed to last. But there are things you can do to extend the life of your Char Broil grill parts so that you are not faced with replacing these items on a regular basis. Porcelain Cooking Grates When you have finished grilling, turn your grill on high for approximately 5 minutes. This will burn off larger food particles and marinades. Then, use a wire brush (#2985027) to clean off the porcelain grates. This is a brush made by Char Broil just for these delicate Char Broil grill parts. It will not scratch the porcelain coating. Porcelain Cast Iron Grates You can use any type of heavy-duty grill brush to clean this type of cast iron grate. The manufacturer also suggests using a mixture of vinegar and water to thoroughly clean on occasion. Stainless Steel Although discoloration is common, changes in the color of stainless steel will not affect the quality of the steel itself. However, food particles and sauc...

The weight and overall construction of the tool is what you first look at when you consider buying a multi-purpose tool. Buying a cheaper brand might save you some money, but you could rue your buy, especially when you find that the blade edges get dull, the tools get stuck, and the handles break apart. What use is a tool that fails when it is needed most? When you last went camping, what did you need most? Was it a can opener, or a bottle opener, or a pair of scissors? So the price of a knife shouldn't be your primary consideration when you look to buy one. Or else, you could get end up buying one that gets stuck, after just a bit of use. Tim Leatherman, the manufacturer of the Leatherman XE6 army knife, claims that constant feedback from his customers about his products sets his company apart from others and that they accord priority to the quality of their products. They rely on customer feedback and reward staff who innovate their product in line with customer n...

By David Faulkner For the younger generation, it's hard to imagine life without nonstick cookware. Our grandparents could still remember those times when they had to spend hours scrubbing away at large pots and pans after hours of slaving away at the kitchen cooking huge meals for the family. Today's utensils are designed for quick and hassle-free cooking, and topping the list of must-have items are nonstick cookware. This specially formulated coating of the interior of pots and pans makes it possible to cook without a hint of oil, and even makes cleanup so easy. In fact, when you start using nonstick cookware, you could probably throw away your steel wool pads for good and instead make use of gentle sponges. Washing is done in a few minutes' time, and nothing is wasted food-wise because it's nearly impossible to burn anything with nonstick cookware. When choosing nonstick cookware, make sure you go for known brands. The more expensive ones have up to fi...