Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron

Posted by admin | Uncategorized | Saturday 23 August 2008 5:04 am

Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
Binding: Kitchen
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Product Description:
1500 Watts / LCD Digital Temperature Display / Stainless Steel Sole Plate / Variable Steam Control / Soft Grip Handle / Auto Clean
List Price: USD 59.99
Lowest New Price: USD 52.78
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • 1500-watt iron with digital-display temperature and fabric settings
  • Easy-to-read mini LCD monitor; stainless-steel soleplate; soft grip
  • Variable-steam control; vertical steaming; burst of steam; auto cleaning
  • Temperature ready tones; motion-sensitive auto off with audible alerts
  • Measures approximately 5 by 11-1/2 by 6 inches; 1-year warranty
Brand: Black & Decker
Model: D2030
Release Date: 2005-01-01
Customer Reviews


digital screen problems
I bought this iron on January 2007 and today it quit working. I turned it on and the digital screen is stuck on the first setting (heat level 1). I unplugged it and plugged it back on and it still does not work. I expect an iron to last longer than a year and a half especially since I only use it twice a month to iron a handful of garments.


cheapscape
Exactly what I was looking for. The price was right. I like the digital read out and the steam ironing really gets the wrinkles. Did the research online and everyone elses reviews helped a lot.


Great Value
Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron

This iron does a really good job, and I would recommend it to anyone.


Black and decker d2030
this is a pretty good iron, minus the lack of continuity. The iron seems to lag in between ready when the steam buttom is pushed more than once within 5 seconds, it flashes, but the manual tells you to wait 5 seconds in between burst of steam, but who has 5 seconds LOL.


DO NOT BUY THIS IRON
Purchased this D-2030 iron about a month ago and it quit working after two weeks.
Cut the cord off like they told me to and sent it to the Ohio servicecenter and they send me a cheaper D-2020 iron.
Now they tell me that the D 2030 model is no longer available.
If thats the way B&D operate I will never buy another B&D product again.
Buyer beware!!!!!!!

Braun M880 Multimix 4-in-1 Hand Mixer

Posted by admin | Uncategorized | Saturday 23 August 2008 5:02 am

Braun M880 Multimix 4-in-1 Hand Mixer
Binding: Kitchen
Manufacturer: Braun
Product Description:
With a host of useful attachments, this slender wand takes the place of bulkier appliances. Its mobility allows you to go to the stove to blend a soup or whip potatoes, as needed. Chop onions in the food processing cup, or beat egg whites for a soufflE.
Amazon.com Review:
Equipped with an exceptionally powerful 280-watt motor, this versatile appliance is a combination hand mixer and hand blender. For mixing, beating, and whipping, there are two cunningly designed beaters that produce volume while reducing splashing. For kneading, there's a strong dough hook, and for blending, there's an attachment that can be used in the accompanying 2-cup container (or any container) for small jobs like salad dressings. For chopping, the power unit attaches to another container with its own blades to make quick work of nuts, onions, hard cheeses, herbs, garlic, and meats. (The container's base serves as a snap-on plastic lid for storage.) The mixer/blender has three speeds and a power-pulse button for working through tough jobs. It stands upright on a nonskid base, and its power cord pivots to stay out of the way or can be locked in place. This appliance carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
List Price: USD 59.99
Lowest New Price: USD 34.93
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Four attachments: mix/whip beaters, kneading hook, blender, chopper
  • Exceptionally powerful 280-watt motor
  • Three speeds plus power-pulse button
  • Stands upright on nonskid base
  • Power cord pivots or locks in place
Brand: Braun
Color: White
Model: M880
Customer Reviews


Workhorse
I do not have this new model, but rather an older version. I can honestly say this hand mixer has been a workhorse in my kitchen for over 13 years. I have a larger Kitchen-Aid stand mixer which is great for big jobs, but on small jobs and chopping, nothing beats this mixer. In addition to heavy use of the mixer attachment, I find the chopping attachment particularly useful for everything from salsa to salad dressing to cutting vegetables. Again, I don't think mine is the M880 (if it is, it is a MUCH earlier version!), but I can say that my little mixer continues to power on. It was a worth while investment 13+ years ago, and continues to work hard for me today!


versatile and powerful
this is the best purchase i have ever made in my entire life! i love cooking, and i couldn't make so many of my favorite dishes without my mixer.

pros -

-this little mixer does it all! i haven't used the dough hooks yet, but the beaters are great for beating egg whites or mixing batters (i use them every weekend to make homemade pancakes for my boyfriend), the chopper made quick work of some veggies for a homemade salsa, and the blender makes perfect consistency smoothies and soups.
-the mixer is powerful but not overwhelming. with three speeds, the controls have just enough options and are easy to use.
-everything attaches and detaches smoothly, so mixing, cleaning up, and storing all the parts is easy.
-for the four different attachments, the price is very reasonable. and if you bought all the individual appliances, where would you store them all anyway?
-i don't think anyone else has mentioned this, but in addition to the instruction booklet, it also comes with a recipe booklet. there aren't a lot of recipes, but it's great for generating some ideas (especially about how to use those mysterious dough hooks).

cons -

-the only complaint i can imagine is that the chopper attachment can only process small quantities of food at a time. while it might not be as ideal as a full-size food processor, it didn't take me much longer to chop in a few batches and mix them together after, and my salsa tasted just as good. And the compact size can't be beat!


Braun M880 - Versatile, well-made, good value
I'm pleasantly surprised -- I'd never heard of this little appliance before I started looking for a hand mixer. This takes up little space, is a breeze to use and to clean, does an outstanding job of small batch mixing, chopping, blending -- how did I manage without it? It's become the indispensable item in my kitchen.


Best Hand Mixer Ever!
This is the best hand mixer ever! I've had one for more than 10 years now and only the blades need an eventual replacement. Goes into the dishwasher, and is very cheap! I am buying my third one next week, as a gift to a friend. Sure bet!


Best kitchen appliance
Just got my new Multimix today as a replacement for the Multimix I bought 14 years ago (1994) that finally gave out. I can't tell you how many batches of bread dough, cakes, salsa, and pesto (among other things) I have made with this highly versatile product. There's nothing else on the market that comes close for the price. Another big plus: it's NOT made in China. Thanks Amazon for carrying this product! Unfortunately, Procter & Gamble, which bought Gillette/Braun, seems to have plans to discontinue selling Braun applicances in the US. They should reconsider. I highly recommend any Braun product. I have a Braun coffeemaker and a shaver, too.

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid

Posted by admin | Uncategorized | Saturday 23 August 2008 5:00 am

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Binding: Kitchen
Manufacturer: Calphalon
Product Description:
Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. The 2.5-Qt.Shallow Saucepan with Lid is designed for making and reducing sauces, roux and for heating sou or, boiling eggs. The thick bottom and sides absorb heat evenly and help protect delicate sauces from overheating. The wider, shallower design allows liquid and m oisture to evaporate more quickly, so your reductions and sauces are ready sooner.Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The Cool V handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.
Amazon.com Review:
This straight-sided 2-1/2-quart pan can be used for sauces and, covered with its flat lid, for stews and casseroles. Shallow (3 inches) in relation to its capacity and diameter (8-3/8 inches), this pan, unlike conventionally proportioned saucepans, exposes lots of surface and is therefore ideal for reducing sauces or even stocks and broths. Though it's not nonstick, like some Calphalon cookware, the matte-finish pan is anodized for stick-resistance as well as hardness. Metal utensils won't harm the surface. The contoured, textured handle is cast stainless steel and resists heating on the stovetop; it's also triple-riveted for durability and balance. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum, the pan cooks without hot spots or warping and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
List Price: USD 119.00
Lowest Used Price: USD 69.99
Lowest New Price: USD 22.95
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Straight-sided pan ideal for sauces; use also for stews and casseroles
  • Heavy aluminum with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
  • Anodized for hardness and stick-resistance
  • Riveted, oven-safe handle is cast stainless steel, resists heat on stovetop
  • Hand wash with mild detergent; made in China
Brand: Calphalon
Model: D87821/2P
Customer Reviews


Great value, good looks
I buy my cookware individually so I have different types like tri-ply stainless steel, nonstick, and hard anodized from various brands. Each has its pros and cons. I've had this pan for several months now and what I like about it is it feels solid and heavy duty. It is in fact heavy so it may be unwieldy for some but its heft gives me a sense of quality. I also think it's a pretty nice looking piece. I'm happy with my purchase.


It's a nice pan...
Although I've had this pan for a few years, I don't use it that often. I have several other pans of the same capacity but for those times when I need a wide mouth pan, this one can't be beat. I also love the heft of this pan. It's not too heavy but it has a good weight.


2 1/2 Qt. Calphalon pan
This is really a wonderful 2 1/2 qt pan! Very well made - heavy duty. I use it a lot......


great pan
I purchased the pan in addition to some other items. My wife liked the pan so much she's having me order another one. I'll do it this week end along with a few other items i intend to purchase. I have had the best shopping results with Amazon.com. I buy from ebay sometimes but have not been as satisfied.


Handy pot
I am using this little pot for several things, but the best is for baking cornbread in the oven! I really appreciate my Calphalon pots!