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Quintessential Quesadilla Maker

Dexie Wharton — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:51 +0000

There is a waffle maker which I would like to own someday even though I rarely make waffles, heh. However, I make a lot of quesadillas. I make it with plain cheese, sliced tomatoes and scallions, or just with cheese, or with leftover cooked meat from the dinner the night before. I usually just use my electric griddle which I use to make my pancakes as well. I saw this Quintessential Quesadilla Maker and I though, hmmm, that sounds really good.

With the electric griddle, I have to flip the quesadilla to cook the other side. Not with this quesadilla maker. The top and bottom tortillas as well as the fillings are all cooked at the same time.The cooking time is consolidated to 4-5 minutes. The faster the quesadillas are served, the happier the people are in the family. One more thing is that the top portion stamps the shape so you’ll perfectly nice triangle shapes of quesadillas to serve. You can purchase this quesadilla maker at Kotula’s for $29.99.

(Image : Kotula’s)

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Quintessential Quesadilla Maker

Home Cooking – A Must-Have for Me and You

Christine Gooding — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:58:35 +0000

Growing up, I never had the inclination to learn how to cook. Living in the tropical country with no airconditioning in the kitchen, I couldn’t really be bothered with literally boiling while cooking or baking something in the kitchen. Besides, my mom was a great cook and we had a full-time cook to assist my mom so there was nothing really that compelled us to help out.

These all changed of course when I moved to New Zealand and left the comforts of my parents’ place and full-time house help. Here in New Zealand, I had to learn how to be independent. One of the things I had to learn real fast was to cook. If I didn’t, I’d have to suffer my husband’s specialties: crumbed fish, french fries and sausages. We could’ve also chosen to get our nutrition from canned food but I vowed that’s not going to happen in my household. I grew up to the delicious smell of homecooked food at all times so I’d be buggered if I won’t do it for my family. I’d learn how to cook even if it meant burning pots and pots of meat! LOL

It’s been 8 years since I was forced, err, I learned how to cook and I’m happy to report that I haven’t poisoned any of my family members or friends and that I have been encouraged by well-meaning friends to open a Filipino restaurant. Is this a testament perhaps to my Jamie Oliver-type of cooking or they just want other people to suffer my cooking as well?

Home cooking is one of the ways to show your family that you love them. That’s what I think anyway. I love it when my daughter says I’m the best cook in the world or when my Hubby boasts to anyone who’d listen that I’m a great cook.

Next goal for me? To become more proficient with baking. I’d keep you posted on how that goes *wink*

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Home Cooking – A Must-Have for Me and You

Cooking Gadgets is back!

Cyndi Lavin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:12 +0000

Starting tomorrow, July 1st, I’ll be heading back over to Cooking Gadgets to continue posting about the latest toys available to amuse and delight you!

Cooking Gadgets: your kitchen on steroids!

Image: StockXchng /ericortner

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Cooking Gadgets is back!

Animal heads

Cyndi Lavin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:48 +0000

On your decanters instead of on the walls. If you’ve got a hankering for all things masculine, perhaps a library/reading room/office that needs a classic touch, here are some Animal Head Decanters that might suit. Pewter heads and bases, there are also matching ice buckets and glasses.

Image: Arteitalica.com

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Animal heads

Meatloaf Pan

Dexie Wharton — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:32:27 +0000

Don’t you just hate it when you make meatloaf and so much grease comes out of once cooked. I can’t stand looking at the meat practically swimming in grease. Maybe this meatloaf pan from Miles Kimball could help.

Meatloaf Pan

What makes this meatloaf pan different from the other ones is that it comes in two pieces. The insert pan is perforated to drain the grease, while the bottom pan catches it. This is certainly a healthier and hassle free way in making meatloaf.

And it’s only $11.99 from Miles Kimball.

(Image : Miles Kimball)

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Meatloaf Pan

Cookmesh crispers

Cyndi Lavin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:58 +0000

Raise those cookies or pizza slightly off the bottom of the pan, and you’ve got a crisper crust! The unique mesh is fiberglass, and will fit into a baking pan or on a baking sheet to give you even crispy oven-baked fries. And you know how hard that is to accomplish! The Cookmesh Crispers come as a set in several sizes: 12″ round, 12×10″ basket, and 13×15″ rectangle.

Image: Solutions

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Cookmesh crispers

Wine-away!

Cyndi Lavin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:00:26 +0000

Love red wine, hate the stains? Sur la Table has a Wine Away red wine stain emergency kit that you should probably have on hand if you’re a klutz like me!

Make red wine stains vanish without bleach or harsh cleansers. The Wine Away kit conveniently slips into a purse or pocket, so you can take it with you to parties and tastings. Tin contains three mini spray bottles that instantly remove stains from clothing and carpet and leave a fresh, citrus scent. Makes a great stocking stuffer, corporate gift or party favor. Made in the USA.

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Wine-away!

Ball wide-mouths

Cyndi Lavin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:13 +0000

If you’re into canning, you might really appreciate the wide-mouth generation of Ball Mason Jars. If you aren’t into canning, you might really appreciate being able to get your fist full of candy out easily! Mason jars are such a classic shape for storage as well as for putting food up.

The Canning Pantry has all your storage and equipment needs if you decide that this is the year to get serious!

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Ball wide-mouths

Cuisinart Griddler

Cyndi Lavin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:56 +0000

Look at all the options with this small appliance: grill, griddle, panini press, contact grill or griddle. The only thing missing that I can think of is the waffle surface. It has removable non-stick plates that will drain grease away from cooking food, and it’s hinged to adjust for the thickness of your panini or burger!

The Griddler is available from Cuisinart, both online and in major retailers.

Image: Cuisinart

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Cuisinart Griddler

Whipped cream whipper

Cyndi Lavin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:08 +0000

Never buy Cool Whip again. Or stale whipped cream in those pressurized cans either. Instead, you can make your own, using your own pressurized gizmo and your own FRESH cream.

This easy to use Cream Whipper is a must have for everyone who likes to enjoy a little whipped cream once in a while. The Cream Whipper is made in Austria by Kayser and is perfect for adding whipped cream to coffee, cakes, ice cream, or fruit.

This fantastic Cream Whipper allows you to easily prepare fresh whipped cream and you are also able to store it in your fridge where the whipped cream will stay fresh for up to 10 days.

Image: KitchenNiche.ca

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Whipped cream whipper