Easy to cut and serve, great for summertime, and dishwasher safe
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It's finally summer and my family has been going through a lot of watermelons. We have been getting them multiple times a week and have just been using a sharp knife to slice and serve it. This watermelon slicer does not come with any instructions and I wish that it did. I did not know how to use this product and so I thought I would cut it in half and try to just use it. I kept on trying it and was not being very successful. I looked on youtube and found this video:
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I did find that it was really easy to slice and really easy to grab it out with the same knife. The second time I used this product, I did it the proper way and it worked really well. It was really easy to clean and all I had to do was just put it in the top rack of the dishwasher and it came out spotless. The stainless is a really nice touch. I would recommend including instructions on how to use this product. It was easy to use once I figured it out and very easy to clean too. It just takes a little practice in order to get use to these tongs.

I received this watermelon slicer and server knife at a discounted price in exchange for an honest review. This review is entirely unbiased and is not dependent on my discounted price. [...]
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This is small, fast, and easy to clean--for the price and convenience alone, it's well worth the purchase. Instead of taking 10 minutes to chop onions by hand, or having to drag out your full-size food processor just to chop some garlic, just whip this out. Even if you're short on kitchen space, it's definitely worth having on hand.

It's great for chopping a small amount of food very finely; I've used it for cilantro, garlic, onions, carrots, etc. The blades are sharp enough to pulverize carrots, and quick enough to do it under like 10 seconds.

That being said, you're probably not going to see results like the stock image (instant salsa). Because this chopper is small and the blades are only on the bottom, it's impossible to get a (smooth) coarse chop; it just pulverizes the food on the bottom, and if you press the button long enough, everything will be pulverized smoothly. There's literally no way you co

Bottom line: if you occasionally need to chop anything finely--onions for an omelette, cilantro for a dip, etc--this is great to have on hand. It's easy to use, easy to clean, fast, small, and cheap. However, don't expect it to do anything more than it can (i.e. evenly coarse chop, salsa).
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I've had a several variations on the small George Foreman grills. I have literally worn most of them out, and they last pretty well when cared for! I use my GF a LOT. They are great for making a meal in the summer. The GF doesn't noticeably heat the room like the broiler in my oven and I think it uses much less power all year round. They are just the right size for one or two people.

I've cooked steak, lamb, pork, chicken, salmon, tuna, cod, haddock, bluefish, trout, and a bunch of stuff that just isn't coming immediately to mind. It was all great. The biggest danger is over-cooking because it's so fast and cooks from both sides at once.

When cooking for one and there may be enough space behind a steak or pork chop to put slices of veggies like bell pepper and onions back there to cook with the steak. Behind the steak is a steamy spot on the grill and these veggies cook to perfection in about the same time as the steak. Sometimes I rub them with olive oil for a nice taste.

The tilted design is great to get rid of grease. The hot plates sear the surface to seal in juices and flavor. With fish I like to use a very light coating of Mayo. This seems to help make pink and white fish even more detectibly moist and tasty. With steak and meats the grill works great with rubs and spices. I really like the Chef Paul Prudhomme "magic" line of spices like his&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Meat-Magic/dp/B0000CDBQS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Meat Magic</a>: Yum!
I've even cooked a whole trout! I needed to slice it in two at the ribs so it all fit on the GF at once. About 6 minutes between the plates and done to yummy perfection.

If you freeze steaks, a 6 oz 3/4" thick steak frozen solid and dropped on the hot places will be done to medium in just about 10 minutes, in my experience steak cold out of the fridge of the same size/thickness is done to medium in about 5 to 6 minutes. The timing is just about second nature now.

The non-stick surface isn't perfect, though pretty good. Be careful with forks/knives and use a plastic spatula to remove fish as it has a greater tendency to stick than anything else.

Cleanup is oh so easy. While one must not put their little GF in the dishwasher or immerse it (I wish the plates were removable!) it's still pretty easy to clean.

First, just after the food comes off I give it a quick hot wipe with a paper towel to get the bulk off. This step just takes a few seconds to do. After the meal I clean-up by hanging the front of the GF over the sink and using a soapy wet sponge. I thoroughly wash the plates and clean the catch tray. Then I use the clean catch tray to rinse the plates of soap, then drain it and both air dry. Water all flows into the sink and it's really clean. It all takes a minute or two. Easy-peasy!

This is a great tool. If it wasn't so great why would I keep buying them? :-) I keep a spare on the shelf in case my current 4 year old one fails. I love my GF and its saved so much time while giving me great and healthy food to enjoy. All this makes the George Foreman grill a 5 star choice for me.

Update May 2013:
I've moved to a new GF Champ (the current one was bought 4 years ago) and the cooking times seem to be just a little longer than my old one. It's good to keep in mind that while all the GF Champ variations are virtually identical (except for the plastic shell) there are small individual differences in how hot they get and cooking times may need small adjustments between units. I find the same thing is true in Microwave ovens. A small adjustment.

I still love my GF and have owned or given just about every one of the small models to friends or family members and cooked on them all.
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It was shipped super sharp makes quick work of cutting up veggies for a stir fry party on the griddle. It cleans up easy too, rated NSF so it is restaurant grade knife. I added this 10" chef knife to collection, I also have and enjoy the 6" flexible . semi flexible, and angled with Fibrox handles, I even like the little paring knife, the Victorianox steel is so easy to get and stay sharp.
513153
Perfect for summer indoors or out, and not too big for iced tea and water.  Some reviews mentioned sharp point on bottom.  It's not pointy, just a tiny rough spot where the mold was attached. They came out clear and shiny after top rack washing in DW. I'd buy the plates if I didn't already have plenty. Wonderful service to get these in 2 days!  We may use them every day!
3491597
My husband seems to really like this press. It cleans up well (dishwasher safe), and is easy to use.
He uses it quite a bit in summer with grilling season.

There is a way to make sliders and stuffed burgers (like with cheese and things), but he is pretty straight forward and likes the simple, normal burger press.
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I like that these Ikea Serrated Steak Knives can be put in the dishwasher -- that is why I bought them.  I had been thoroughly happy with the nice set of wood-handled steak knives I've owned for many years and cleaned them along with all the other dishes and pots that I dutifully hand-washed. But since moving into town and installing a dishwasher, I wanted to eliminate ANYTHING which required hand-washing. These steak knives fit perfectly into the special cutlery drawer of a Bosch dishwasher. They come out sparkling clean without any harm done to the handles, rivets, or tangs.

I like that these Ikea knives cut just about anything that one normally places on a dinner plate---without the sawing and tedium one experiences when using a butter knife  to dissect that shoe leather-like cut of meat which you should have parboiled an additional 24 - 48 hours.

What I don't like about this set of steak knives is the anxiety I feel when guests examine the name etched on the blade and assume that I'm on such a budget that I am forced to buy everything I own from that Ikea store. Well, I've owned a few Wusthof and Henkel knives and was not overly impressed or fond of them. They now live down in the basement ---sharing the cool darkness with all sorts of other kitchen implements that have no idea how close they are to being hauled over to Goodwill.

I recommend these Ikea steak knives to anyone looking for good useful tools at a very reasonable price, but have the good sense to avoid the stuff at the Dollar store.
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I really like this steamer!
I only steamed with my bamboo steamers using a wok. Now that summer is coming I wasn't really in the mood to have boiling water heating up the kitchen so this fit the bill perfectly! Steaming veggies in this is very easy and it steams them evenly. (matter of fact I have just used it for Brussels Sprouts, came out great!)

It also has a timer function (up to 60 minutes). Since this is my first electric steamer, I am getting used to cooking times and the like, but so far I *really* like it!
I also really like the size, you can leave it on the counter if you wish it's about the size of our coffeemaker. It comes apart nicely/stores so you can put it in a compact spot. Cleaning it also very easy. All the components (except the base) are dishwasher safe.

I would say this is a perfect little steamer for veggies and/or smaller meals. Perfect if you have a bunch of fresh veggies to steam while saving stove top space, dorms, small kitchens etc..

I can see during the summer I will be using this electric steamer - a lot!

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Jim
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This cutting board is great for small jobs like fixing yourself a sandwich.  I was having a problem in my house where my housemates were using our sharp knives on plates and other hard surfaces because our two cutting boards were both giant and tedious to wash, leading to our knifes becoming rather dull rather quickly.  This little guy is easy to wash, fits in the drying rack, and is a great size for eating off of too for those who don't want to be bothered with a plate.

The little rubber feet are nice, and very firmly attached.  I wasn't sure about them when I ordered the board, but they do a great job of keeping the board from wobbling and sliding around.

I'm considering ordering a couple more of these for my communal house of eight people, though I might get one of the 11 inch models.
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I use it every week to make my lunches. The fact that it's dishwasher safe is awesome but it does fit rather awkwardly in the dishwasher (mine at least). I would also recommend purchasing a dish brush to clean the blades so as not to cut yourself.
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Purchased as a supplement to my set, as I already had the wide, flat bowls that are great for salads, thick soups & pasta. These are perfect for cereal, ice cream, or thinner/chunky soups and fruit. Be aware, that they don't fit well in most dishwashers, so if you don't have room to lay them flat in the top rack, you may have to adjust the tines on your bottom rack, if your dishwasher can do that, or hand wash them. Not an issue for me, but it you have a crowd to feed, it might be for you. Like nearly any stone/china/porcelain/glass dinnerware, these will show utensil marks, esp if someone scrapes it with a spoon to get every last bite. A quick rub with a little Barkeeper's Friend or Bon Ami (not Comet or Ajax) on a cloth or sponge will remove them easily and have them looking like new. Everything else rinses right out.
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I picked these glasses up because all the kid cups we had collected from restaurants over the years we starting to show their age. The kids, having grown up using those things, were not keen on using my nicer cut glass glasses and I wasn't exactly jazzed about them using them either! But, since the "kids" are all teens or young adults by now, I wanted something reasonably attractive, but still unbreakable, for them to use.

These cups fit the bill perfectly. The sizes, especially the smaller size, are just right for a cup of juice or water and the cups wash up very nicely. We have used these for a little over a month now and they look like new. (We throw them in the dishwasher - upper rack.)

I have had people over for a casual meal and don't hesitate to pull them out to use then too. They should be awesome for back yard use this summer!

Highly Recommended.
2460405
This is a very handy item to have around the kitchen. It slices veggies in any of three thicknesses and with a switch of the small handle does julienne style veggies as well. I've also found other uses for it--it's a quick way to chop onions if you set it on the julienne setting, and it makes nice small slices of celery for soup. Much easier than hauling out the food processor. I had my doubts about plastic, buit it's sturdily built and has a substantial feel. Be sure to use all the safety features--this is one SHARP item.
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It will accept several different sizes of knives, including odd things like much used wooden spoons. The Epar&eacute; block ended up housing an assortment of favorite knives, including one long bread knife. The handle of the bread knife is a full 8 1/4" long, but I didn't have any trouble inserting it into the block.

One thing I noticed is that I'm going to have to take care when removing a knife because it's way too easy to slice into the front edge of the block. I could fit the requisite eight knives, including a butcher knife, but it did get a tad overcrowded.

A major irritant with my other wood block, which also had a painted exterior, was keeping it clean. It wasn't dishwasher safe and keeping the slots clean was difficult at best. The rods on the Epar&eacute; can totally be removed, washed in the dishwasher and be replaced.

FEATURES:

 Convenient storage allows the knives to be readily accessible at a natural angle for the hand/wrist
 Myriad of fine plastic rods allow tight and secure knife and tool placement while preventing dulling
 Dynamic rods are capable of holding an array of different culinary tools and are also removable and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
 The block's casing is made of wood and its non-slip feet anchor it firmly to guarantee sturdiness as you handle your precious tools
 Block measures 9" x 6" x 4"; Weighs 3 lbs.; Holds an average of 8 Knives & Tools, up to 8" in length; Knives & Tools not included

For me, this is a "favorite" knife holder, not one that will hold all those steak knives and little used ones such as the butcher. The block is heavy and feels like it's made of some sort of hardwood. It's not indestructible, however, and I learned that from experience.

Apparently I have an overanxious delivery person and the box it came in was obviously tossed. The block split along the edge and there was some paint disruption. A quick note to the vendor and it was immediately replaced. I certainly love this knife block and the guarantee is as splashy and nice as that retro red.

Sample provided for review.
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We use these knives for food prep, camping and at the table.  I like the bright colors, the textured and nicely shaped handles and the rounded end which works well for slicing, dipping and sandwich making.

It's best to hand wash them, since the blade is inserted in the plastic handle, rather than having a full tang and rivets.  We did break an older version, possibly by over-use and putting it in the hot, hot dishwasher. I also like my original red and black knives, which are still available, but these colors are fun. They are a value as well.
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I LOVE these plates. They are so bright and summery and perfect for outdoor dining (especially with kids). They are dishwasher safe and forks and even steak knives don't scratch them. However , I didn't buy them on Amazon...I got a set of 4 for less than the price of two and free shipping as well.
2334378
I originally bought just one of these cutting boards, but I liked it so much, I bought another one. I love the small size. They are perfect for making a sandwhich or cutting up an apple. Sometimes I just rinse one off and prop it up to dry because I use them so often but usually they go in the dishwasher. As a matter of fact, they fit really nice in the dishwasher and don't take up any more room than a salad plate. I like that they have ridges on one side in case you cut up something that has juice like a tomatoe or orange. I have a couple of larger cutting boards, but these little guys get the most use. I also like the rubber edges because they make it easier to lift the board up off of the counter, keeps it from sliding around, and the finished edge looks really nice.