Dec 02
Designed with all-metal construction and a 6-quart capacity, this powerful stand mixer features a 575-watt motor for handling tough mixing jobs. It can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and produce up to 8 pounds of mashed potatoes. The mixer can also churn through double batches of bread dough with the included burnished PowerKnead spiral hook, which replicates hand kneading with a forceful punching and rolling action. The mixer’s 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, while its Soft Start mixing function helps minimize ingredient splatter and flour puff with gentle acceleration to the selected speed after start-up. An electronic speed sensor helps maintain a consistent mixing speed, even when adding ingredients. For commercial-style motor protection, the mixer automatically shuts off when overload is detected.
The mixer includes a 6-quart-capacity stainless-steel mixing bowl with a contoured handle, as well as a professional wire whip, a burnished flat beater, a spiral dough hook, and a pouring shield. Its multipurpose attachment hub with a hinged hub cover flips open to allow for easy installation of attachments. The unit’s professional bowl-lift design raises the bowl into the mixing position, and its solid, truly seamless one-piece motor head design cleans easily. The mixer features a premium satin-pearl custom finish that adds an elegant shimmer to any countertop. Available in a variety of fashionable colors, the stand mixer measures 14-3/5 by 16-1/2 by 11-2/7 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.
Product Features:
- 10-speed stand mixer with all-metal construction and powerful 575-watt motor
- 6-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl
- Direct-drive transmission with all-steel gears
- Electronic speed sensor
- Auto shut-off motor protection
- Soft Start minimizes splatter
- Wire whip, burnished flat beater, spiral dough hook, and pouring shield included
- Measures 14-3/5 by 16-1/2 by 11-2/7 inches
- 1-year hassle-free replacement warranty
Customer feedback:
1. Due to the very high number of complaints about the problems people were having with heavy duty tasks (which is what the mixer should have been made for!) due to cheap plastic housing holding the heavy duty metal gears, I contact KitchenAid to find out if this design flaw has been fixed. It has been and here is their response (note that they are saying that if you receive one of the models with the plastic housing they will replace it under warranty with the new metal housing. It is also important to note that the people who’ve had the problem have almost all stated that KitchenAid had great customer service and replaced their mixers with no ones with no problems.
2. I already own a 5 Qt mixer from the “Artisan Series” but decided to upgrade to this model so that I could make larger batches of bread dough. For my recipe, a single batch is 2 cups of bread flour. I tried making a double batch (4 cups) in my new Pro 600, but after about 15 min. of kneading, the motor just turned off. I thought I had burned it out, but after consulting the instruction manual, it seems this is normal. Normal?! Yes, that’s what it said–all I needed to do was wait for the motor to cool off (it’s also “normal” for it to get so hot it is uncomfortable to touch) for 30 min. and then try again. I find it hard to believe that this mixer could make bread with 14 cups of AP flour, as the box says.
Sep 13
Beautifully designed, this conical burr grinder features adjustable settings for various grind options. Choose from ultra-fine for Turkish coffee or large and coarse for percolators. The settings offer consistently shaped grinds and even extraction, which is the key to producing flavorful coffee. In addition, the unit’s metal conical burrs preserve more natural bean flavor than blade drivers due to the slower grind nature. The grinder comes equipped with a removable bean hopper that holds 1/2 pound of coffee beans, and its stainless-steel/polymer base offers start and stop control, as well as an on/off switch. Other highlights include a variable timer with 10 to 30 seconds of grind time, anti-static technology, and a removable burr for convenient cleaning. The conical burr grinder measures 5-1/4 by 7 by 11-1/4 inches.
Product Features
* Conical burr grinder with ultra-fine to coarse adjustable settings
* Variable timer with 10 to 30 seconds of grind time; anti-static technology
* Removable bean hopper holds 1/2 pound of coffee beans
* Stainless-steel/polymer base offers start and stop control, plus on/off switch
* Measures 5-1/4 by 7 by 11-1/4 inches
Customer feedback:
1. I have used three grinders in the past 5 years, one blade and two wheel burr grinders, all broke or were dusty and noisy. This is the first conical wheel grinder I have owned and I cannot compare it to its comparable competitor, the Capresso, and I have only used it a dozen times or so, However, I am impressed by its quality, it is beautifully made and the huge reduction in noise was most welcome. The big plus…I set the timer, press start and walk away, no holding lids down, no coffee flying around etc. Just for the reduction in noise, its quality and the fire and forget operation makes it a 5. It grinds coffee very consistently and the grind is adjusted easily.
2. I bought this grinder as a replacement for a previous burr grinder that was dying a slow, painful death. I now wish that I had put the poor old grinder out of its misery much earlier! This Breville unit is a vast improvement over every grinder I’ve used before.
For starters, it generates less than 50% of the noise I’ve heard from competing grinders. I have no idea why that should be, I just accept it and move on! The grounds are dispensed very neatly. There is no need to wipe up the surrounding countertop once the cycle is complete - all of the grounds arrive neatly in the little plastic receptacle.
Sep 13
Now you can make your own cappuccino or latte without an expensive espresso maker. This set includes a six-cup French press, which many aficionados swear makes the best tasting coffee, along with a battery-powered turbo frother that whips milk into foamy froth. Bonjour’s Hugo carafe is made of unbreakable polycarbonate, and comes with a removable, rubberized base, comfort-grip handle, and plastic frame. The patented filter in the lid reduces fine sediment sometimes found in the bottom of a cup of coffee made by the French press method. The stainless-steel plunger, lid, frame, and carafe are dishwasher-safe; with the metal parts removed, the Hugo is microwave-safe.
The Hugo six-cup carafe makes about 24 ounces of coffee, which is more like three cups for most coffee drinkers. Sleek and contemporary, the hand-held frother features a white handle with black cap that unscrews for battery replacement, and a stainless-steel wand and coil.
Product Features
* 2-piece set includes 6-cup French press and milk frother
* French press carafe made of unbreakable polycarbonate
* Patented lid filter reduces fine sediment in coffee
* Battery-powered milk frother produces rich, creamy froth
* Dishwasher-safe French press
Customer feedback:
1. I’m really lazy when it comes to making coffee at home and I’ve been drinking terrible coffee out of a timer drip machine for awhile, just so it would be ready when I wake up. The extra 5 minutes that it takes to boil the water and wait for the coffee to brew in this press are so worth it that the old machine is gone for good. There is so much flavor using this press, and the coffee is deliciously rich and dark. The frother works in seconds (I warm up my milk first for an easy, kind-of-cheating cappuccino). The carafe is supposed to be unbreakable and the pieces are easy to throw in the dishwasher.
2. This press is great. I love that the carafe is unbreakable, which is always a problem with glass versions.
Jun 25
Designed with all-metal construction and a 6-quart capacity, this powerful stand mixer features a 575-watt motor for handling tough mixing jobs. It can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and produce up to 8 pounds of mashed potatoes. The mixer can also churn through double batches of bread dough with the included burnished PowerKnead spiral hook, which replicates hand kneading with a forceful punching and rolling action. The mixer’s 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, while its Soft Start mixing function helps minimize ingredient splatter and flour puff with gentle acceleration to the selected speed after start-up. An electronic speed sensor helps maintain a consistent mixing speed, even when adding ingredients. For commercial-style motor protection, the mixer automatically shuts off when overload is detected.
Product Features
* 10-speed stand mixer with all-metal construction and powerful 575-watt motor
* 6-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl; direct-drive transmission with all-steel gears
* Electronic speed sensor; auto shut-off motor protection; Soft Start minimizes splatter
* Wire whip, burnished flat beater, spiral dough hook, and clear 2-piece pouring shield included
* Measures 14-3/5 by 16-1/2 by 11-2/7 inches
Customer feedback:
1. The machine is a bit louder with more of a high whine at higher speeds, but I would expect that with the added power and size. This morning I took it for a “test drive” with a 600 gram (flour) batch of pizza dough using very high gluten flour which I kneaded at speed 2 for 5 minutes. The sound under load wasn’t at all unpleasant and the spiral dough hook really works the dough like the professional mixers I used in culinary school and on the job.
I’ve mostly used my 5 quart Kitchen Aid for cakes, muffins, pate choux for eclairs, mashed potatoes and whipped cream and meringue. I’ve made my bread dough exclusively in my large capacity Cuisinart food processor. Now that I have a more powerful Kitchen Aid mixer, I feel confident it can take the challenge of the high gluten dough.
2. This is a reliable machine. It gets a workout in my household on almost a daily basis. No complaints! The things I like about this, and the KA brand in general, is the elegant design, which inspires confidence (being heavy and metal, rather than el cheapo plastic) and accentuates rather than detracts from kitchen decor. I am not sure when so many major manufacturers decided that American consumers preferred cheap and ugly and unreliable, a la Wal-Mart, but they are wrong, and KA is right.
Jun 25
Combining a resilient 325-watt motor with a heavy-duty transmission, this powerful stand mixer can handle the heaviest mixtures and mix large batches easily. The unit’s 10-speed control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, while its 67-point planetary mixing action moves the beater clockwise and the shaft counterclockwise, enabling the beater to reach every area and mix ingredients thoroughly with no need to rotate the bowl. In addition, the stand mixer comes equipped with a large 5-quart stainless-steel bowl and a Flower Power index of 9 cups. The unit’s one-piece pouring shield prevents ingredient splatter and makes it simple to add ingredients when the mixer is in use. Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap, and its multipurpose attachment hub powers a variety of optional attachments to provide unmatched culinary versatility and convenience. A stainless wire whip and a burnished beater and dough hook come included. Designed with a solid, all-metal base, the stand mixer measures 16-2/5 by 10-2/5 by 13-2/7 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.
Product Features
* 10-speed stand mixer with powerful 325-watt motor
* 5-quart stainless-steel bowl; Flower Power index of 9 cups
* 1-piece pouring shield prevents ingredient splatter
* Multipurpose attachment hub; dishwasher-safe parts
* Measures 16-2/5 by 10-2/5 by 13-2/7 inches
Customer feedback:
1. I have looked at the Kitchaid mixers for years and I finally bought one after getting an incredible price on this one. It is SUPER heavy and well made. I used it several times over the holidays and it worked flawlessly. I actually began searching for things to make just to have an excuse to use it! I absolutely love it and I am extremely happy with my purchase.
2. This is our first KitchenAid mixer. It is a great kitchen tool. One, no one should be without and this price it is a steal. It has performed as advertised.
Jan 19
Terrific for conveniently cooking one-pot meals or baking, this 1300-watt appliance prepares stews, rice dishes, soups, shabu-shabu, pancakes, fried noodles, and many other dishes on the countertop or at the table. The cooking pot, which lifts off the heating plate, holds 10 cups and measures 10 inches in diameter. It’s coated in titanium-ceramic nonstick rugged enough to be safe with metal utensils. (The pot can safely be placed on a stovetop gas burner as long as there’s liquid in the pot.) The unit’s cooking range is 280-460 degrees F (140 to 240 degrees C), and there’s also a keep-warm temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). The bottom section housing the heating plate is clad in gray plastic, matching the cooking pot’s nonstick coating, with the cooking pot’s stay-cool handles providing stylish black accents. Overall, the oval unit measures 14-1/2 inches wide and 7-1/2 inches high, including the pot’s see-through glass lid.
Customer feedback:
1. This is my third Electric Skillet. My propane Stove went out a couples years ago now and I started using my BBQ, A toaster over and/or an electric skillet instead. My first skillet was “Silver stone” coated. First time I burnt something in it was the last. I then bought a Stainless Steel pan but didn’t like the temperature control and it can be hard to clean. This Zojirushi pan not only can be used to higher temperatures (460F instead of the usual 400F), it’s a dream to clean and the temperature control is great. I’ve already burnt something (on Purpose) Blackened peppercorn Rib Eye. Great!!! (anyone got a good air purifier, next time I’ll do it on the porch, another advantage, its portable) But nothing sticks to it, don’t even need oil or butter. I like it so much I’ve ordered the larger Sizzler and started using it too. It’s got a larger surface and the sides aren’t as deep so it’s easier to get a spatula into. Also it goes to 480F (call the Fire Department, yee hah). The design is different, but it’s a great pan too.
2. I’ve had mine for over 6 mos now. I originally bought this to replace a small portable gas burner (using cans of gas) which I used for shabu-shabu & sukiyaki. It takes some time ~12-15 min. to come to a boil on high. And it quickly comes to a boil after adding addtl meat & veggies. Works well to make stews and teppanyaki. Clean-up is a breeze and the non-stick coating is thick (they call it Titanium coating) so it should last a long time. My only complaint is they should have made temp a little higher so it comes to a boil faster. But overall I’m very satisfied and would recommend this item and the brand.
Product features:
* 1300-watt countertop appliance for baking and cooking one-pot meals
* Cooking pot’s rugged titanium-ceramic nonstick safe with metal utensils
* 10-inch-diameter pot holds 10 cups; oval unit 14-1/2 inches wide overall
* Heating range is 180-460 degrees F (80-240 degrees C)
* Cooking pot also safe for placing directly on gas stovetop for pot-meals
Jan 19
One of the most versatile countertop cooking appliances available, this 1500-watt electric skillet provides an array of convenient features. The unit’s nonstick interior is ideal for low-fat or no-fat cooking, while its extra-large 12- by 15-inch oval cooking surface is big enough for family orders of pancakes or fajitas with friends. For easy monitoring of food while cooking, the attractive appliance includes a tempered glass cover with a stainless-steel rim and handle. In addition, die-cast stainless-steel handles flanking both ends feature an embossed Cuisinart logo and provide a safe, secure grip when transporting the attractive-looking skillet to the table. The unit’s temperature control dial with a handy indicator light adjusts from warm to 450 degrees F and can be removed to make the skillet dishwasher safe. An instruction/recipe book with 30 recipes is included. Housed in brushed stainless steel, the electric skillet measures approximately 17 by 13 by 9 inches.
Customer reviews:
1. I have only had my Cuisinart Electric Skillet for approx. two weeks, but have used it almost every day since receiving it! I love it! Very easy to clean, nothing sticks to it. I have fried chicken twice in it, and it did a wonderful job of it. The chicken fried evenly and got very brown and crusty but no burning. I have fried pork chops in it, and it was the same, cooked perfectly. I have found it fries bacon much better and more evenly than trying to do it on my stove and so much easier to clean up because it doesn’t spatter as badly as cooking in a more shallow skillet. Plus, my stove top is smooth glass and frying on it is always messy and causes the grease to burn onto it and then has to be cleaned with special glasstop cleanser, so I don’t make a mess on my stove when I use the skillet. I cooked hamburgers in it yesterday and they were delicious, browned on the outside but juicy inside.
2. I was a little nervous when I bought this skillet, since at the time there were no product reviews on it, but I was desperate, and since I had had good luck with other Cuisinart products, I took the chance. Am I glad I did! We were just beginning a major kitchen remodel, which meant that for at least two months I would have to improvise cooking facilities for 5 adults and a grandchild. This skillet has been a real workhorse for me, and a genuine lifesaver (and budget-saver) during the remodel. Its cost was no more than 2 dinners for my family at a moderate-cost restaurant, and I saved that much the first week by cooking those dinners at home in this skillet instead. Its large capacity makes it extremely versatile. I’ve used it to fry chicken, make one-pan dinners, cook bacon and eggs, frozen blintzes, pot roast, stir-fry meals, you name it. It makes a beautiful risotto, and I’ve even used it to cook corn on the cob and boil potatoes. Everything came out exactly as I’d hoped, or better. I am especially happy with the Cuisinart’s solid, sturdy base that won’t let the skillet tip over and endanger the cook (or the curious grandchild). I also love the sturdy nonstick surface, which after two months of frequent use is still like new, in contrast to some nonstick pans I’ve had where the coating scratches or wore off so quickly that by the 3rd or 4th use the food had to be chipped out.
Product features:
# 1500-watt electric skillet provides 12- by 15-inch nonstick cooking surface
# Temperature control dial with indicator light adjusts from warm to 450 degrees F
# Glass cover includes stainless-steel rim and handle; side handles ensure safe transport
# Housed in brushed stainless steel; dishwasher safe; instruction/recipe book with 30 recipes
# Measures approximately 17 by 13 by 9 inches
Jan 19
Providing 200 square inches of cooking space, this electric griddle cooks family-size meals right on the counter and then goes safely into the dishwasher. The griddle is heavy aluminum for spreading heat quickly and uniformly and is coated with nonstick so pancakes, eggs, burgers, and fish fillets release easily. An adjustable heat control inserts into the griddle’s side. It has a dial that adjusts from 200 to 400 degrees F, and the griddle’s large, removable drip tray has a guide to cooking various foods printed on its handle. Both the tray and the griddle’s attached stand are made of rugged, gleaming black plastic. The cooking surface measures 17-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches. Overall the appliance is 19-3/4 inches long, 12-1/4 inches wide, and 3-3/4 inches high.
Customer reviews:
1. I purchased my griddle in time for the holidays and was very pleased with the x-large surface cooking area and how well it keeps an even heat througth out the surface. Although I was a bit skeptical about the teflon coating I have been very impreased with its performance. The large drip tray is also very easy to clean. So if you are like me and love pancakes,frenchtoast, bacon and eggs or just some great hashbrowns, or maybe just some good toasted cheese sandwiches! I know you’ll be very happy with your purchase!
2. I was very pleased with the performance of this griddle. The surface is nice and slick, and there’s plenty of room to maneuver and flip. And since I’m not tied to the cooktop, I can set it up on any convenient counter in the kitchen.
Product features:
* 200-square-inch nonstick electric griddle for family meals
* Adjustable heat dial for versatile cooking control
* Extra-large removable drip tray
* Stay-cool handles
* Dishwasher-safe
Jan 19
Jumbo size. Big 16″ base with high side-walls for extra cooking and serving capacity. Roasts, fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes casseroles and more. Fully immersible with heat control removed for easy cleaning. Tempered glass cover lets you see what is inside. Great for use as a buffet server when entertaining. Heavy cast aluminum.
Customer reviews:
1. I have owned at least three electric skillets so far, and while they all had their nice little features (one had a thingie to hold the lid, another had a low-profile for storage, etc.), NONE of them were as high quality as the Presto 16″ skillet. The non-stick coating is far superior to Teflon. So far I have only used a flexible, gentle nylon spatula on it, (OXO Good Grips 65191 Nylon Flexible Turner), but the way that the food behaves when on the cooking surface is wonderful. Even eggs don’t stick!
This skillet cooks the most evenly of any I’ve ever used. The center is a little bit cooler than the edges, due to the placement of the heating element. However, the majority of the skillet heats evenly, and makes the BEST hashbrowns (and stir fry, and fried rice) ever. Things don’t burn as easily in this skillet, and yet the response to heat adjustments is very quick. I love knowing that the glass lid isn’t releasing dioxins into the condensation which collects on it to be dripped back down into the food.
2. This skillet is perfect for making Osso Bucca better known as braised veal shanks. They take a long time to cook but this skillet is very similar to a dutch oven and you can cook stew type foods that require cooking for long periods of time. I’m enjoying this product immensely. Cooking is an absolute joy if you have the right products, utensils and tools that allow you to cook and clean with ease. This is one product I would not want to be without!
Product features:
# Big 16″ base with high side-walls for extra cooking and serving capacity.
# Roasts, fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes casseroles and more.
# Fully immersible with heat control removed for easy cleaning.
# Tempered glass cover lets you see what is inside.
# Great for use as a buffet server when entertaining
Jan 19
With its exclusive Tilt’nDrain feature, this 1500-watt electric griddle easily adjusts from a level grilling surface for eggs and pancakes to a tilted draining surface for meats to provide healthier cooking. Simply pull out on the handles to tilt the grilling surface. Push the handles back in to return to a level surface. The griddle’s efficient “square” shape holds more food items than most conventional rectangular griddles, and its premium nonstick surface ensures effortless release. For added convenience, the appliance’s Control Master heat control takes the guesswork out of cooking by maintaining proper temperatures automatically. The unit also offers a cool-touch base that surrounds the grilling surface on the front and both sides for safety. Easy to clean and store, the griddle with its heat control removed fits in most dishwashers and standard 18-inch kitchen cabinets. The appliance measures 19-2/5 by 15-4/5 by 3-8/9 inches.
Customer reviews:
1. The grill works well for a large breakfast - although since it is so big - difficult to find a good storage place for it and washing in the sink. But works well for what it was made to do!
2. This griddle fills all my needs for this type appliance. Good heat control and drains excess fat and oils nicely. Love the “just right” size.
Product features:
# 1500-watt nonstick electric griddle with efficient “square” shape
# Tilt’nDrain function for adjusting grilling surface from level to tilted
# Control Master heat control maintains proper cooking temperatures automatically
# Cool-touch base surrounds grilling surface for safety;
# Dishwasher-safe
# Measures 19-2/5 by 15-4/5 by 3-8/9 inches
