Monday, September 13, 2010

Aroma ARC-737-1G 7-Cup Pot-Style Rice Cooker and Food Steamer



Product By Aroma(6 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $22.50
 
Product Description
 
Take the guesswork out of making rice with this rice cooker and food steamer from Aroma. It cooks up to 14 cups of moist, fluffy rice and can simultaneously steam vegetables and meats for easy, all-in-one meals. It automatically switches to warming mode when cooking is finished, keeping food warm until ready to serve. Cook jambalayas, soups and even stews! The break-resistant tempered glass lid allows you to monitor rice without releasing steam, so your food is cooked to perfection every time. And the nonstick inner pot makes cleanup a breeze. 
 
Technical Details
  • Easy-to-use cooker prepares up to 14 cups of rice at a time
  • Can also steam veggies while cooking rice or be used to make soups and stews
  • Automatic keep-warm mode; handy indicator lights; nonstick removable inner pot
  • Tempered-glass lid with steam vent; measuring cup, rice paddle, and steam tray included
  • Measures approximately 10 by 10 by 11 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Reviews
  
"good!" 2010-08-26
By who
every to use, neither too big or too small, can cook for 1-3 people. and the steak is very good to use! I love it, the only weakness is that you can leave it warm until the water is gone, then there will be a horrible smell, that is all. I will recommend it and the price is really acceptable, even including the shipping fee.

"Ease to use" 2010-07-22
By J. Gamez (sacramento.ca.)
I bought the Aroma ARC-737-1G 7-Cup Pot-Style Rice Cooker for a reasonable price. So far, I am very happy with it. Rice and vegetables come out nicely done in less than ten minutes. Once you know the right amount of water to use rice won't stick to it.I have use cookers that cost is tree times more and, I can tell you they are not worth it. The Aroma ARC-1G7 is lighter and easier to use.

"easy to use" 2010-07-21
By Lori D. Fava
this the most usable item in my kitchen now!! makes perfect rice every time and steams like a champ!!

"Aroma 7 cup rice cooker" 2010-07-04
By AJM (New Jersey)
Purchased this rice cooker through a recommendation from a family member. It is great!! I followed the instructions as how to prepare the rice and cook it. Comes out great all the time. I have only cooked white rice not brown so I can't tell you how the brown rice will come out. The rice will stick to the bottom a little bit. All you have to do is to is remove the inner pot, put some water in it and let it soak a few hours. Then you can use a sponge and remove the excess rice. Please do not use an abrasive sponge, it will take off the finish in time. Also use plastic utensils so you don't scratch the inner pot. Also bought the 17 cup Aroma rice cooker. Works just as good.

"Rice Cooker" 2009-12-22
By Deborah D. Mcqueen
Got these for Christmas gifts so don't know how they work yet. Look good though and bought these because I have one I love made by the same company.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

West Bend 86604 Programmable Steamer



Product By West Bend(6 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $78.95
 
Product Description
 
West Bend 12-hour Programmable Steamer provides consumers a healthy option for steaming vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. This versatil small electric includes two stackable 3-1/2-quart steam baskets, and a 5-cup rice bowl and drip tray. Complete with brushed stainless steel accents to provide an upscale statement to this item.
 
Technical Details
  • 12-Hour programmable timer; Given an optimum length of time to steam cook a variety of foods
  • 90-Minute electronic countdown timer-audible beep alerts to completed steaming
  • Tiered Steaming Versatility-Baskets are stackable to allow for multiple steamed food items at once; fit together for easy storage
  • Easy to add water, add water indicator signals when water level is low
  • Water-level Indicator Lens; Cool Touch Exterior and Handles; Digital Backlit LCD
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Customer Reviews
  
"Well Worth The Money! Very Satisfied!" 2010-07-08
By Randy (USA)
Easy to set up, operate and clean. Heats up fast, and there's no need to thaw frozen vegetables beforehand. Read the instruction manual thoroughly before using. Do NOT overfill with water. Use the minimum recommended time when steaming a particular item for the first time.
  
"careful w/ water level" 2010-05-28
By K. Higgins
I just got this steamer after going thru 3 of them in the past 13 yrs and I really like this one. Solid and sturdy plastic, great delay timer. Steamed our artichokes beautifully in 35 minutes. The only problem was that I had put too much water in and it wouldn't work...so I dumped out some of the water, turned it back on and it still shut off. Had to take it all apart, pour out the water then let it cool down for sev. minutes.... after all that, it worked!!! So, don't ever overfill with water!
  
"works fine but difficult to handle" 2009-12-10
By Sidney (Los Angeles, CA United States)
It works fine but if I had seen the way it is shaped before buying, I would not have bought it. The 3 parts have rings that need to be fitted under them, otherwise they will collapse into each other. However, you have to take off such a ring to fit a part into the lower body or to put a cover on it. I cannot even explain this right, it is just too complicated of a system. The result is that you keep putting in and taking out these rings. When you are cooking and it is hot, this is not only unwieldy, but you can risk a burn too.
  
"Great product" 2009-11-01
By Grant Moseley
Great product. Will steam cook 6 nice sized potatoes in about 45 minutes. The squash we did had such a much better flavor compared to microwaving it, and it was cooked very uniformly. Would higjly recomend this steamer.
  
"The best kitchen appliance I own!" 2009-10-23
By Anna Broz (Philadelphia, Pa, USA)
This product is absolutely amazing. I was skeptical when I first ordered it..even though it had great reviews. Well, I have to say that this is the best appliance I own AND one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century!!!! It is easy to use, easy to clean... just put everything in and voila! I barely use pots anymore!!! I use it 3-4 times a week, every week. Even though the manual warns to be careful cleaning the plastic pieces in the dishwasher, I put mine on the top rack. Definitely the best buy, especially if you have kids and want to make sure that they eat nutritious foods.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Black & Decker HS2776 Double-Decker Flavor-Scenter Steamer Deluxe Food Steamer




Product By Black & Decker(85 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $38.99
Product Description
The Black & Decker Handy Steamer Deluxe provides 7 quart total cooking capacity with rice cooking, flavor scenting capacity , a 75 minute timer with auto off signal bell. You can steam your food and flavor scent vegetables at the same time.  

Technical Details
  • Electronic double-decker 7-quart-capacity food steamer
  • Built-in flavor-scenter screen spices up fish, chicken, and vegetables
  • 75-minute timer with signal bell and automatic shut-off provides added safety
  • 2 3-1/2-quart cooking bowls, plus 7-cup rice-cooker bowl included
  • Measures approximately 9 by 9 by 15 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews

"I use it nearly every day." 2010-07-13
By Edward Gogek
After burning too many vegetables on the stove, I bought a vegetable steamer. I only use distilled water in it just out of caution of forming deposits, and it does use a lot of water--about two cups for each meal. It also takes a bit longer to cook things than the instructions say. I give it 30 minutes for rutabagas and sweet potatoes. But it works well. I often use it to cook two things at a time on the two different levels. I've had it over a year and have had no problems.
  
"Excellent Product" 2010-06-06
By R. M. Allingham
We had a very old model of the Black and Decker Steamer/Rice cooker. It was terrific but died after probably 15 years. This is just a new improved version of our original. We have been very pleased with the new one. The only fault I have is no cook book came with it. Luckily we still have the book that came with our original.

"best steamer for 40$" 2010-04-14
By Boyko Zranchev
I purchased this unit a month ago ,and so far ferry happy work great the quallity on the plastic parts & evereting else is very high!!!! I love the result of steaming all veggies are much more delicious I do all of them plus sweet potato,rice,eggs !!!!!!!!I have to tell you never befor ever have been using steaming mashin and never been making any steaming food at home but now I can not live without steam food it is so so delicious and so so much helthear!!!Thank you amazon you always got everyting the best products on the best price your one of my favorite sites ever
  
"This Steamer Is The Bomb!!!" 2010-03-11
By Eric Fuentes (Dana Point, CA United States)
This steamer is the bomb... I am so glad that I read the reviews... Cleanup is easy, avoid dishwasher and just use paper towels or a towel to cleanup and prolong the life of the plastic. One big plus on this unit is the water reserve tray (the most important part of the sell), which is below the steamer trays and can be easily drained and dried out with a towel... no worring about mold building up there!!!
Regarding the cooking times... The manual for this product does not include cooking times (there's a sticker on the back of the product that does). But if you want to print out something like I did, I found a manual for the scentless Black & Decker Model that does include more cooking times then the sticker. Here are the links, the model number is HS11501050 you can select and print yourself at:
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I just bought my mom one as a gift right before I wrote this review... And will probably be buying these as Christmas gifts this year or for someone's birthday... A healthier way of living, and tastier too!!!
Enjoy!!! :) :) :)
  
"Works, but Beware of Learning a New Cooking Style" 2010-02-09
By Melody (Michigan)
This B&D double steamer has never failed to operate. Easy to clean by hand or dishwasher. However, I learned that using a steamer to cook requires the cook to learn a new way of cooking. No two food items have the same cook time. It requires babysitting, juggling, guess work, strategizing how to get your foods cooked ending at the same time, without putting any vegetables to mush. With a steamer, there is NO such thing as set it and forget it. I like the steamer for RICE! Again, you will need to experiment with the rice recipe, tweaking your type of rice:water:time ratio. The flavor scenter did nothing for my vegetables/foods when cooking. Use only bottled water unless you don't mind mineral build up on your unit. This is a large appliance in my small kitchen, and the appliance cooks only rice for my purposes.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Progressive International Easy Reach Steamer Basket




Product By Progressive(14 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $9.40
Product Description
Progressive International® is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. The 9" diameter easy reach steamer basket made from stainless steel and includes a nylon post which can extend from 3" to 6.5" tall. The longer post allows food to be piled high and still keep the knob within easy reach. 1.5" legs keep foods high above boiling water.
Technical Details
  • 9 inch diameter easy reach steamer basket with a nylon post that extends from 3 inch to 6.5 inch
  • The longer post allows food to be piled high
  • 1.5 inch legs keep foods high above boiling water; folds down for easy storage
  • Dishwasher safe
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Customer Reviews
  
"leg cme off" 2010-08-23
By Elizabeth Karan (Oakland, CA , USA)
I used this once and was pleased, but next time I went to ue it one of the legs came off! made it uselss, couldn't fix it and I had to toss it and buy another brand.

"Nice product" 2010-08-21
By prasad iyer (Belmont CA)
It is very nice product although I had to tighten it after receiving the package. But overall it is a good product. I guess right now Target and World Plus Market also have similar product and they are much cheaper around $5
  
"Great Product" 2010-08-09
By Barbra
This product is easy to use and compact. I have a very small house/kitchen and little to no storage space this folds up to fit in a very small space. It is also very practical compared to spending a ton of money on a steamer pot.
  
"Simplicity at its Best" 2010-08-01
By Nae24 (Grand Forks, ND)
Such an unassuming little instrument, this steamer basket. For those cooks and amateur chefs who may be thinking they need some fancy kitchen device to produce culinary cuisines, I say "pfffttt"! This steamer baskets works like a charm. I picked up some fresh green beans from my local Farmers Market(support your local farmers!), popped them into this baby, set it into a stainless steel pot and let the magic happen. It was like my green beans were in a mini sauna, haha. Add a little butter, cracked black pepper and garlic powder and you've got a great side dish or main event ( for you light eaters out there). All kidding aside, this is a great cooking tool and will be an asset to your kitchen. I recommend it for anyone living in an apartment with limited counter and/or cabinet space. There's only so many appliances one can fit onto a counter before it starts looking like you live in a Thrift Store. Just sayin! Oh, and the buck doesn't stop at veggies. I plan on using it to steam tamales tomorrow night. Just think of the possibilities! And if you can't think of them, there are tons of nifty search engines out there bursting with ideas and tips. Bon Appetite :)

  
"Simple, utilitarian, no fuss & totally works!" 2010-06-17
By Siv S (California, USA)
I reearched a whole bunch of steamers that were quite expensive compared to this one. A friend had this one and highly recommended I don't bother spending extra $$ on fancy steamers & I give this one a try. I have to admit, this one is so simple, easy and effective - really no need for anything else more complicated, flashy or expensive. I've been using this steamer consistently with different veggies - it's very utilitarian, delivers and works perfectly.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Deni 7600 3-Tier 9-1/2-Quart Stainless-Steel Digital Food Steamer





Product By Deni(20 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $38.99
Product Description
The Stainless Steel Digital Steam from Deni helps your food to retain precious nutrients that are often cooked out by other means. Three individual steaming tiers allow you to steam three different things at once. Stainless steel base has inlets to allow you to pour water in during operation. Improve your family's health by steaming food.
Technical Details
  • 800-watt 3-tiered electronic food steamer with 9-1/2-quart-capacity
  • Auto keep-warm; auto shut-off; digital timer; easy-to-read water-level indicator
  • Exterior water inlets on both sides of base for adding water during operation
  • Rice bowl, measuring cup, and user guide included; dishwasher-safe parts
  • Measures 9 by 11 by 16 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Reviews
  
"Awesome steam power!" 2010-08-11
By Zhao Yun
Premium and compact, this is a fantastic steamer that is durable unlike my previous Richard Simmons version..
  
"THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU BUY!" 2010-05-20
By J. A. Travis (St Louis, MO USA)
I bought this steamer in 1-10-10, I went to use it this month, and it would not work, on off button and timer would NOT work, when I called the Co. to replace it, they are out of stock. Don't know when they will be back in stock. They do not know! I only used it once a week, and I paid $70.00 plus extra Ins. DO NOT waste your money. My next one will be a 3 tear stainless, non electric, that goes on my stove top, Deni is my 4th steamer.Beware!!
  
"Like a charm" 2010-02-26
By P. J. Larson (New York, NY United States)
I was given one of these as a gift for Christmas 2009 and have used it every day since without a problem. I love how fast it begins to steam after you turn it on... no waiting for a large volume of water to boil. It is specific in how the different trays can be stacked. If you try to put any tray but the one labeled "1" on the base unit, it will have a gap and perhaps that is where other people are getting leaks. I always use tray #1 on the bottom and never have any problem with leaks. It turns off after the time I set runs out... but it also has a nice "keep warm" mode that will periodically re-steam for a few seconds if you don't get to it right away. I have convinced several of my friends to buy this steamer and have given several of them as gifts. It has changed the way I eat permanently... nothing is healthier than steamed vegetables and they simply taste great.
  
"Positive Review for 7600 Steamer" 2009-06-16
By T. Lamberti (Houston TX)
My niece ordered this Food Steamer for me as a surprise. I had many concerns when I read the previous reviews while waitng for the steamer to arrive. When it did arrive I was delighted to have called customer service so that I knew I was programming the clock correctly. The CS Rep also gave me some tips and added to the directions in the booklet. Since then I started with steaming vegetable and then progressed to steaming using all three containers to do salmon and corn on the cob and other vegetable. It was fabulous. Then I went on to the real need for the steamer,making chinese pork dumplings [Dim Sum]. Once again, perfect steaming. Setting the time in the beginning can be confusing but the Cus. Ser. folks will walk you thru it. I don't use the programming feature because I would not leave anything electrical unattended. I am totally enjoying this product and have made many wonderful foods in the month I have had it. I recommend using Deni customer service to get started. They are great and really simplify the instructions. T. Lamberti Houston, TX
  
"Piece of Junk" 2009-06-07
By venatrix (San Francisco, California, United States)
I got this as a gift, and, frankly, wish I'd got nothing instead. The materials are cheap and the machine is temperamental. When it works, it works great, but trying to programme it is a nightmare. I've used it four times, and each time was so frustrated with setting the timer that I wanted to throw the machine at the wall. I'll be tossing this one in the bin soon and buying a different brand.