10/31/2011

ESPRESSO MKR 6CUP SS Review

ESPRESSO MKR 6CUP SS
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This is the cheapest coffee espresso maker I have ever seen. I would not trust to heat it up on a stove at all. Sent it right back and the whole return process was a cluster. You have to send them a tracking number. It took probably 10 emails and 3 to 4 weeks before I got my refund back. Not to mention they have a restocking fee. Never again..........................

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10/30/2011

Vev Vigano 8010 Kontessa Oro 12-cup Coffee Pot Review

Vev Vigano 8010 Kontessa Oro 12-cup Coffee Pot
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I wanted to disagree with the other reviewer's opinion and say that this is an excellent stovetop espresso maker, especially for a larger size. Strong, easy to pour, and good looking. It is important not to cook it too hot so that the entire batch will percolate correctly.

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10/29/2011

Medelco 10 Cup Glass Eurostyle Universal Replacement Carafe - White Review

Medelco 10 Cup Glass Eurostyle Universal Replacement Carafe - White
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Fits my Braun 10-cup coffee maker perfectly. Seems sturdier than the original that came with the coffee maker. Markings on sides are great because it is clear how many ounces each mark denotes, which I was never sure about with the original. My only complaint is that the lid does not come off very easily to put it in the dishwasher, but it will come off with a bit of wiggling. Don't waste your money on the brand-name carafe.

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10/28/2011

Medelco 4-Cup Permanent Basket Coffee Filter Review

Medelco 4-Cup Permanent Basket Coffee Filter
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This filter wss purchased for use in a Mr Coffee DR4.
It replaces a permanent filter from Mr Coffee that had a plastic bottom with the mesh only on the sides.
The Medelco filter has mesh on the bottom as well as the sides, thus the water runs through the filter too fast resulting in weak coffee.
The only suggestion from Medelco's help line was to use more coffee!

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Medelco's 4-cup permanent coffee filter is designed to fit almost any coffee maker that uses a junior (two- to five-cup) basket filter. Made of durable, surgical stainless steel, the filter can replace regular paper filters, making it environmentally friendly. It features mesh on both the sides and the bottom, is dishwasher-safe on the top rack, and comes with a five-year manufacturer warranty.

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10/27/2011

Alessi 9090/3 Richard Sapper Espresso Maker 3 Cups Review

Alessi 9090/3 Richard Sapper Espresso Maker 3 Cups
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I researched many stovetop espresso makers before buying this one. Most stovetop espresso makers have black plastic handles. This one has a copper handle, and in fact an all-metal body. There are no plastic parts. That's why it's so expensive, but after using it for several weeks, I found it worth every penny. The problem with black plastic handles is that you have to heat over a very low flame, which means your coffee takes a long time to boil. If your flame is too high, or your stovetop's burner ring is too large for the size of your espresso maker, you risk melting the plastic handle. A lot of plastic handles claim to be heat resistant, but my prior one not only melted, it caught on fire. The trick with using this (and all small stovetop espresso makers) is to use a hotplate or electric ring rather than put it over a gas burner ring. If you only have a gas burner stove, buy a plug-in electric hotplate. This Alessi model works beautifully with a plug-in electric hotplate, and the coffee is ready in 5 minutes.

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10/26/2011

Richard Sapper Espresso Maker Review

Richard Sapper Espresso Maker
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12 years ago I went to the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. It lasts two weeks...way too long when your "job" is basically to attend every party thrown. Somewhere in the middle of it I met a gorgeous German journalist. We ended up in London afterwards for a few more sodden days. When she came to visit me in L.A., she brought this Alessi 6-cup Stainless Steel Espresso maker as a gift. The relationship didn't last but ever since then, from L.A. to New York and back to L.A.; on open fires while camping; on snowboarding trips and aboard sailboats, I have made two pots of coffee a day and can't imagine life without it. Somewhere around 4 or 5 thousand pots and 7 years later, the lower half developed hairline cracks that allowed the water to leak out. Alessi replaced it for free.
The coffee is great but if you are looking for thick, strong espresso with the foam on top, this isn't it. It's more like strong coffee, which is perfect because the "6 cups" of espresso fills up one large mug and that's what I drink. It tastes delicious but is very much its own thing. Guests love it.
I like well-made machines and this is a coffee machine. The handle snaps down with an incredibly satisfying feel. The metal is thick and lustrous. Here's something great: because the whole pot heats up on the stove, the coffee inside will stay hot for an hour. Make sure you use a pot holder to grab the handle, though.
Here's one thing I can guarantee: from time to time you will forget the pot cooking on the stove until the smell of scorched coffee grounds reminds you. You will rush back to find the lower half blue with heat and bone dry, with the coffee burnt and boiling in the top half. At this point, don't do anything. Leave the whole thing on the stove to cool and take it apart only then. Pouring out the coffee and running cold water on it will cause the metal to weaken and leave you with the cracks mentioned above. Metal doesn't mind heat and would rather cool gradually.
Over time, the lower half will lose its brand new look but that's true of all of us I suppose. It you don't use abrasives on the top half it will remain new-looking forever. After a few years you may want to replace the rubber ring that seals the two halves.
Buy this espresso maker. You will not be sorry. Or buy it for a friend whom you want to remember you every time he makes coffee...for years.


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10/25/2011

Umbra Prop Wood and Acrylic Cookbook Stand Review

Umbra Prop Wood and Acrylic Cookbook Stand
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Workmanship & quality appear excellent.
Holds cookbook well.
However, many of my recipes are single printed sheets from on-line sources.
These tend to slip through the gap at the bottom of the glass.
Also, you cannot adjust the tilt angle to display more vertically or more flat.

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10/24/2011

Frabosk "Milano" Milk / Cappuccino Frother (14 fl.oz/ 0.41 ltr.) Review

Frabosk Milano Milk / Cappuccino Frother (14 fl.oz/ 0.41 ltr.)
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This frother is PERFECT!! It makes great foam for cappuccino and it's so easy to use!! Clean up is easy too. I bought this frother after I bought the the Bialetti "Musa" Stove Top Espresso Maker. Now I can make coffee house style cappuccino at home any time I want! Love it!!

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10/23/2011

Stella Aroma 10-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker #388 Review

Stella Aroma 10-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker #388
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I just got this, and just tried it our for the first time, and I am madly in love with this espresso maker. The look is fantastic, I mean how often do you get to cook with something you're likely to see in the MOMA design wing? However, it's one thing to make a pretty object, but it's another to make a beautiful object that functions better than any other of it's kind: the design is fantastic. It pours without a single dribble, the handle doesn't get hot nor melts like your usual stove top maker, and it's Stainless Steel which means you're not going to leach out any nasty chemicals or flavors. I also love it because it give you the option to make a half batch, allowing this to function as a 3 cup when it's just you or a friend, or a 6 cup when you have company. I almost bought the 10 cup just so I could have the versatility of a 5/10 cup... but i'll never drink that much coffe... I mean it is espresso... which makes the 3/6 size ideal! I had lots of Bialettis when I lived in Italy, but I have a feeling nothing will be better than the espresso I make from my new Stella.

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10/22/2011

Medelco 8-12 Cup Basket Permanent Coffee Filter Review

Medelco 8-12 Cup Basket Permanent Coffee Filter
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I purchased this filter to replace another Medelco 8-12 cup filter that I was using in our Bunn 10 cup coffeemaker. It works as well as the old one, but it overflows easily when using more than 6 tablespoons of coffee or 6 cups. It is a well made filter and works great with only using it for 6 cups. This might not be an issue with slower coffeemakers, however. I wish it were a little taller.

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10/21/2011

IMUSA Stovetop Gourmet Coffeemaker - Stainless Steel (4 Cup) Review

IMUSA Stovetop Gourmet Coffeemaker - Stainless Steel (4 Cup)
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First this is not a gourmet coffee maker, it's a espresso maker, which they do not even bother to say in description, One cup espresso makers are also equivalent to 4 1/4 cups, putting that aside I would of kept it not worth the trouble returning, I had no choice cause it also arrived with a broken handle. Still can't even figure out how it was broken there cause it was really packed well. Maybe it was a return from someone else. I'm sticking to buying books for now on. I have no luck

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10/20/2011

Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter Review

Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter
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I've been using this filter for about two weeks now. It is my first permanent filter, and I am very happy with its performance. It is solidly built, and with proper care should last quite a while. I debated on the high-end swiss gold filter, but thought the price was too high, so I figured I'd take a chance with this one with free shipping. I can't imagine how much better/different the swiss gold would be if any? I am using a fairly fine ground from a good, flat burr grinder, and have had no issues of grounds/sludge in my coffee. I also purchased a new Zojirushi coffee maker at the same time, so read my review on that as well if you're in the market for a good machine. This filter fits the Zoji perfectly.

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10/19/2011

GAT Basic 2-cup S/S Stovetop Espresso Maker w/ aluminum core Review

GAT Basic 2-cup S/S Stovetop Espresso Maker w/ aluminum core
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It's a well-desigened espresso maker, and very easy to clean. The filter inside is made of aluminum. But it is more like an one-cup maker instead of a 2-cup.

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10/18/2011

Villaware VV003-41806 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 6 cup Review

Villaware VV003-41806 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 6 cup
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I have used two different kinds of Italian coffee makers.
Villaware stands out because the handle doesn't get hot, and the lid is easy to open.
It is a fine machine.
I recommend.

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10/17/2011

Aluminum 6 Cup Espresso Stovetop Coffeemaker (Domed Lid) Review

Aluminum 6 Cup Espresso Stovetop Coffeemaker (Domed Lid)
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This is the worst espresso coffee pot I have bought. It leaks, it spits. Also, after the pot has cooled down, it still is almost impossible to remove the filter to make a new pot. I would rather go without espresso than using this pot. DON'T BUY IT

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10/16/2011

Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Cookware Sets Review

Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Cookware Sets
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I have been using this set non-stop for over a month. I love it - it is the best non-stick surface I've ever used. I haven't had any problem with carbon build-up, but then again, I don't use non-stick cooking sprays - I use an oil spritzer. The difference between the two is that non-stick sprays contain soy lecithin which is totally fine and won't harm you in the least, but it builds up on your cookware over time. As long as you avoid these, any non-stick cookware should last you for years, assuming you use wooden or silicone utensils. I love that they are oven safe because the handles are silicone instead of rubber.

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Get serious about your cooking and your green credentials while you add style to your kitchen with this 10-piece aluminum cookware set in terra cotta from Farberware's Earth Pan II line. This set includes one 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan, one 2-quart covered saucepan, one 8-inch skillet, one 10-inch skillet, one 3-quart covered saute pan, and one 6-quart covered stockpot.
The pans have an aluminum construction that heats up quickly and helps reduce hot spots that can cook foods unevenly. The dual riveted stainless steel handles feature with a thick, comfortable silicone cover, and both the pan and silicone handle are oven safe to 600 degrees F. The long handles also include a hole for hanging. Earth Pan cookware works on all cooking surfaces, except for induction cookers.
The foundation of all Earth Pan cookware is the unique SandFlow nonstick coating that originates from sand--used to manufacture kitchenware like glass and silicone bakeware. Just like the nonstick pans you've used over the years, Earth Pan cookware is formulated to provide excellent food release without use of cooking oils, and the pans are easy to clean. Based on industry lab tests, SandFlow nonstick surfaces are three times more durable than ceramic-based surfaces and they require 33 percent less energy to cure than traditional nonstick pans.
The SandFlow coating does not contain PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as the brand name Teflon) or PFOA (a key processing agent in making nonstick and stain-resistant materials, including Teflon)--both of which have raised health concerns in recent years. Laboratory animals exposed to high doses of PFOA suffered cancer, low birth weight and a suppressed immune system, though PTFE-manufactured nonstick cookware is considered an insignificant exposure source of PFOA.
This pans are dishwasher safe, though handwashing is recommended to ensure longevity. Metal utensils and abrasive cleaners or brushes should be avoided. Earth Pan's packaging material and inserts are made from at least 50 percent recycled fiber with all materials being 100 percent recyclable.
What's in the Box 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 3-quart saute pan with lid, and 6-quart stockpot with lid

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10/15/2011

Medelco 12 Cup Glass Eurostyle Universal Replacement Carafe - Black Review

Medelco 12 Cup Glass Eurostyle Universal Replacement Carafe - Black
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Sounds too good to be true because it is. Does not work with Braun 12-cup brewers; boiling water or coffee just flows down the sides. Guess it's back to the breakable Braun carafe. Do Not Buy.

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