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KitchenAid K45WSSWH Classic Series 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer with Spatula, White

KitchenAid's stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 250 watts of mixing power make child's play of creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough; the 4-1/2-quart bowl can hold up to 8 cups of flour, which translates into as many as 192 sweet treats.

This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for making batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire whip for egg whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused creations; and a hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All three are solid in construction and easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist; untwisting them is a bit trickier because the attachment stems are short and can be hard to grasp, especially if they get the least bit greasy. The bowl itself locks tight to the base.

Standing 14 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball, this stand mixer isn't the sort of appliance you'll wipe down and put away. Better to find a square foot of free counter space for easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it is rugged--you'll want to show it off.

To complete the package, KitchenAid includes a bonus spatula and a spiral-bound guide with instructions, mixing tips, and 67 recipes, from crispy waffles to a caramel walnut banana torte. --Betsy Danheim

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Measures 13-8/9 by 8-2/3 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty;

250-watt, 10-speed mixer with tilt-up head;

4-1/2-quart bowl holds dough for 2 loaves of bread;

3 handy accessories: flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook;

Includes bonus spatula and guide with instructions, mixing tips, and 67 recipes;

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Customer Review:

Never received Amazon gift card!!

I participated in a promotion where I was supposed to receive a $20 Amazon gift card if I purchased this mixer. I never received the gift card, and I have sent several emails to Amazon asking for my gift card. Has anyone else had this problem? The mixer is great, but I feel Amazon has not held up their end of the promotion, and they are ignoring all of my attemtpts to correct the issue.

a tight fit

I use this machine mainly for making homeade ice cream. The only complaint I have about this product is that it is very hard to add ingredients into the mixer once it starts. The bowls that come with the product give you very little room to add the required ingredients. I constantly spill vanilla extract on the counter top and man does that t me off! But overall a very solid selection of a mixer.

Good machine...everybody says so.....must be so!

I use mine once or twice a week. Makes baking easier. Its currently a very good price.

To a recent poster who is unhappy with Amazon. I don't know your specifics but my experience in buying many products has been excellent.
I have not had much contact with the Customer group as all my purchases have been without problems.

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Keywords: Small Appliances; Electrics; Stand Mixers; (Standmixers);

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Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan

The sides of this 10-inch nonstick griddle are low and slope gently, so your crêpes slide out without falling apart and your pancakes flip easily. No matter what you're cooking, you're guaranteed quick and even heat distribution, easy food release, and simple cleaning, thanks to the pan's three layers: an aluminum core, a hard-anodized exterior, and a reinforced nonstick surface. The aluminum core provides rapid heat conduction, while the hard-anodized exterior increases the griddle's durability. The nonstick surface allows you to cook low-fat meals without using any oil or butter. The griddle includes a collector's edition recipe card. As with all nonstick surfaces, you should not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaners with the griddle; doing so could void the lifetime warranty. --Laura Cuthbert

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Lifetime warranty; made in China;

10-inch nonstick griddle cooks crepes, omelets, tortillas, and more;

Three-layer construction: hard-anodized exterior, aluminum core, nonstick surface;

Three-ply nonstick finish for low-fat cooking;

Oven-safe to 450 degrees F;

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Customer Review:

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan

Excellent quality and quick, reliable shipping. Only complaint is that I wish the pan were larger.

griddle

I was very pleased with this griddle/crepe pan. it works great with almost anything that you need to cook on the stove. It is thinner than the other Calphalon pans but works great for omelets and such.

good price for good product

It was great getting something that is good quality and also a really good price. I will purchase more soon

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Keywords: Cookware; Griddles; (Cook Ware); Skillets; Fry Pans; (Frypans); (Frying Pans); (Calphlon); (Calaphon);

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T-Fal 7845100A 7-Cup Vitesse High Speed Kettle

This high-speed kettle employs 1,500 watts of electric power to bring 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. With the kettle filled to its 7-cup capacity, a full boil is achieved in five minutes. That makes the kettle ideal for instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or instant soups. To ensure that the water doesn't boil away if attention is diverted, the kettle shuts off automatically once the water reaches full boil. For convenience, it lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on (or off) with a simple push of a button on the handle. Inside the spout there's a removable and washable antiscale filter that extends the kettle's life. With an exterior of hard, gleaming plastic, the kettle wipes clean easily. It's pleasingly plump, has water-level windows on both sides and a cord wrap underneath, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

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Removable and washable anti-scale filter;

Boils 1 cup water in one minute, full 7 cups in five minutes;

Perfect for instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, instant soups;

Removes from corded power base for cordless pouring;

Shuts off automatically when water boils;

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Customer Review:

Quick Boil

I'm an impatient person esp. waiting for a pot of water to boil. This kettle takes the pain out of waiting for me. It is very quick. It has a nice looking design for seating on the kitchen counter if you choose.

Great kettle!

I bought this kettle to replace a smaller T-Fal one that belonged to my roommate who moved out. It looks nice and it boils water fast--faster than the stove or microwave. I like that it has such a large capacity, too. Also, the fact that it shuts itself off will save your kitchen cabinets from being damaged due to over exposure to steam.

Excellent

The high speed kettle is excellent. Does its job well and fast. The auto-off is extremely helpful since I keep forgetting to turn off my old boiler.

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Keywords: Teakettles; Hot Pots; (Tea Kettles); (Tfal);

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Cameron Cookware Stainless Steel Stovetop Smoker

All the succulent flavors of wood smoking are now available indoors in minutes. This stovetop smoker is constructed of heavy-gauge stainless steel, and at 11 by 15 inches, it's big enough to smoke a ham or a whole fish fillet. The lid slides on for a tight seal, so food gets smoked, but your kitchen doesn't. Additional features include a drip tray rack and retractable handles for storage. The set can also be used as a steamer, poacher, or roasting pan. Instructions, a recipe booklet, and a supply of wood chips will get you started immediately on this low-fat, flavorful cooking technique. --Lynne Sampson

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Seven-year warranty;

Stainless-steel smoker smokes meat, fish, and vegetables right on the stovetop;

Durable stainless-steel pan with cover; dishwasher-safe;

Works over any heat source, including open flame or electric stovetop;

Includes samples of four wood-chip flavors;

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Customer Review:

GETTING USE TO A SMOKER

I'M NEW AT THIS SMOKER THING AND I GUESS THAT I WILL HAVE TO KEEP TRYING AND LEARNING HOW TO COOK WITH THIS AND SMOKEING FOODS.BUT I WILL GET USE TO IT.I KNOW THAT ONCE I GET USE TO IT. I WILL TURN UP SOME GET MEALS WITH THIS SMOKER.

Wow

I used my stovetop smoker for the first time today, and all I can say is that it works exactly as advertised. I live in a small apartment with no decent ventilation and a very rudimentary exhaust fan; and all I got was a faint, pleasant, hickory aroma as I smoked 5 lbs. worth of brisket. The results? I had my 2 boys over for dinner today and I now have 0 Lbs of brisket left over.

After just 2 uses (I also used it on Brussels Sprouts while the brisket was finishing in the oven), I do have one strong recommendarion. Line the drip pan with foil; especially if you used a rub or marinade. I neglected to do so, and I have now 2 lumps of carbonized sugar that may never come off that thing.

Anyway, the reason I am here tonight writing this is because I need to order more assorted wood chips. The quantities that are shipped are sample-sized and won't last very long. I would suggest that if you know what you want to do with the smoker, order extra chips as well. Otherwise, just sample and decide what you like best.

If, like me, you live in an urban apartment with no place to cook out, this and a cast iron grill pan are an excellent substitute BBQ solution. Quite frankly; based solely on flavor, I would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the brisket I did today, and one done all day on an outdoor. The texture will be different, but c'est la vie.

This thing would make possum taste great!

I'm not kidding - this smoker has been a revolution in our kitchen. The most important thing is to understand that it is like a Dutch oven- so while your food is smoking it's also roasting. Salmon comes out roasted, but with the most wonderful smoke flavor - pork ribs are more juicy than if you grill them, and you have to work to dry anything out (we over cooked venison chops - thin meat doesn't need much time!). Most foods cook in 25 minutes - although a full size chicken will smoke/roast for an hour and a half.

We have a weekly dinner party and I've been running out of ideas - this smoker has added an extensive list of options to the menu! I just ordered my second one as I'll need two for the quantity of foods I'm smoking. I use the smoker to make appetizers (smoked salmon pate, smoked wings, smoked sauces and veggies...) and I've used it to smoke all sorts of meats - salmon, venison, chicken breasts, whole chickens, turkey breasts, pork ribs, baby back ribs... We spend our trips to the grocer looking for inspiration for our smoker!

The most surprising thing for me has been smoking vegetables. They come out moist, full of flavor and you would swear the rich smoke flavor should be adding calories! It's hard to believe something that tastes so rich could be healthy! Smoked asparagus, cauliflower, tomatoes, artichokes... fantastic!

I use a layer of foil over the top to add an extra seal - for items to large for the space provided you just leave the lid off and make a foil tent (whole chickens and turkeys) it's very easy. We haven't had a smoky kitchen yet -

I've been sending these to my family for gifts - if it's back ordered, trust me, it's worth the wait!

Have fun smoking!

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Keywords: Fryers; Specialty Cookware; (Cook Ware); Outdoor Cooking; Frying;

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