This 700-Watt 5 tray food dehydrator dries food in hours instead of days, and it features a top-mounted fan, adjustable thermostat from 95-to-160 degrees F. Also the flavors don’t mix, and there’s no need to rotate trays, plus the opaque exterior blocks harmful lights. We’re big into drying some mango or other fruits, and we think after you get one of these you’ll be making your own dried fruit at a huge savings over purchasing it. At Nesco FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator
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Our friends are visiting, and say having one of these pressure cookers is saving them loads of time for the evening family meals. This 6-quart electric pressure cooker reduces cooking times by 70 percent, and features easy to use push-button controls. This pressure cooker has settings for pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warming - so you can do a bit of everything at dinner time with this pressure cooker. At Cuisinart CPC-600 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
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Last February, Mel Bonner, 63, of Tinley Park, Ill., noticed water beneath his washing machine. He couldn’t find a leak, so he dialed the manufacturer’s customer service number. Then he held the receiver up and let the machine do the “talking.” The washer was “beeping, and lights [were] flashing” as it transmitted self-diagnostic data, says Bonner, a retired electrician. When the telephone representative couldn’t figure out the problem, a technician was dispatched to Bonner’s home.
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I love the look of Smeg’s retro refrigerator that we wrote about Here . Smeg adds to the look with its free-standing washing machine sink combo. Washing Machine: 15 washing programs Variable spin speed from 600 up to 1600 rpm Delay timer Max 5 kg of dry laundry steel drum and tank Extra large 300 mm porthole Door safety lock Automatic variable load Self cleaning pump & filter adjustable feet The washer is available in pink or blue, the only catch is that these are still sold only in Europe! We’ll have to wait… Related Reading:
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Made from teflon, TOASTit bags cleverly take advantage of teflon’s heat resistance to force your toaster to accept more than just toast, and allow you to make things like grilled cheese, roast chicken, and grilled vegetables. The bags look about standard toast-size, measuring 6.2 x 7.9 inches (16 x 20 cm). They can withstand temperatures of up to 260℃, and can be easily cleaned using soap and water or inside your dishwasher. Oishi & Associates has TOASTit listed as 840 yen (or about $9.20) for a pack of two bags. For the rest of us outside of Japan who would like to order, you can find them available on Amazon
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According to USA Today , July starts a ban in sixteen states of the sale of dishwasher detergents that contain high levels of phosphates, a source of pollution in lakes and streams. Stores will not be allowed to sell detergent with more than 0.5 percent phosphorous. The bans do not apply to commercial dishwashing products, and detergents for hand-washing dishes generally contain no phosphorus. States instituting the rule include Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, reports the Associated Press. Some areas such as Spokane County, Wash., have had such bans in place for years. “Phosphorous is like a fertilizer. It increases algae and aquatic weed growth in water bodies,” Bernie Duffy, natural resource specialist with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, told the AP
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We’re always on the lookout for a dual purpose kitchen contraptions, and the Ville bicycle which doubles as a folding shopping cart fits the bill. The bike has two storage baskets and folds up from the middle hinge at the touch of a button to become a small grocery cart for shopping at the supermarket. Ville recently won the Bronze Prize at IDEA Design Awards 2010. Via PSFK at
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We’re still on the pursuit for more kitchen vacuum power, and this strong 5.5 amp suction vacuum with stretch hose cleans cars, upholstery, stairs, and yes - your kitchen. The 1 motor powers the revolving brush, second motor for suction, and it has an onboard crevice tool for between the stove and refrigerator. At Eureka 71B Hand-Held Vacuum
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You’ve got to have the right set of barbecue essentials which includes a 2-pronged fork, large spatula, and basting brush. The silicone basting brush is heat-resistant to 500 degrees F, and each tool features a comfortable, long wooden handle that keep hands away from heat. At 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tool Set with Wooden Handles
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This smoker box turns any gas or electric grill into wood smoker. It’s constructed of nonstick-coated heavy-gauge metal for durability, and the holes in the lid allow wood chips to release fragrant smoke. We’ve been using one of these for quite some time, and it works especially when cooking at a longer time and lower temperature. At Tom Douglas by Pinzon Metal Grill Smoker Box
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