KitchenAid Silicone Square Cake Pan, Red Review

This is my wonderful kitchen find of 2005 - I purchased several pieces, including this one and potholders from KitchenAid.

Imagine pans that will never rust, get scratched or bent.They cook evenly, clean up beautifully. A particular favorite are the potholders which are also great jar openers, trivets and impromptu food covers for small microwave containers.

I have baked brownies, chickens, casseroles and vegetables in this thing. All came out perfectly.

Don't think they would be broiler friendly - I still use Pyrex for that!

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Product Description:
Non-stick silicone bakeware provides even and thorough heating for perfect baking every time. Foods release effortlessly and clean-up easily. FDA approved food-grade silicone is guaranteed oven safe to 500 degrees F. Refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, metal utensil and microwave safe. 9" x 9".

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KitchenAid Tools and Gadgets 17-pc. Set - Black Review

The KitchenAid can opener is actually the best can opener I have used/owned. If you mutilated your hand, then it's probably your technique. No can opener has a mind of its own.The peeler is also good. I also have the KitchenAid pizza cutter and ice cream scoop, which are great as well. The pizza cutter cuts amazingly well. The other tools - spatula, basting spoon, tongs - are ginormous compared to my small hands so it's difficult to handle the weight. The smaller tools, however, are invaluable.

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The Kitchen Aid 17-piece Tool & Gadget Set is the ultimate set to tackle all your culinary needs. Each piece is constructed from sturdy, durable plastic and stainless steel components for great performance. This set is great as a gift or to complete your own kitchen collection.

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Progressive International Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier Review

I bought this a few weeks ago because I'm always making cupcakes and never have an easy way to bring them anywhere. Most cupcake holders hold 12 cupcakes or crush the frosting. The other problem is that most holders take up so much room when you need to store them that it's not worth having them in the first place. This holds 24 cupcakes and has enough headroom to prevent frosting mishaps. It also has an ingenious collapsible design to allow it to take up less than half its original height. I'll break down the positives and negatives:

POSITIVES:

- Collapsible, space-saving design
- Holds 12-24 cupcakes - you choose! Use one tray for 12, 2 trays for 24.
- Included cupcake trays are nice to look at, easy to clean, and have finger-holes to allow easier removal of individual cupcakes
- Cupcakes have enough headroom on both levels for mounds of frosting or decorations
- Use it with cake instead of cupcakes if you want by just removing the trays altogether.

NEGATIVES:

- The included cupcake trays don't interlock with the base in any way. They actually slide around quite a bit until you put the cover on. This creates a problem for loading and for unloading. If they had made a small groove that the tray could have sat in or a way to lock them in place without the cover, it would have increased the stability of the trays for loading and unloading. NOTE: They don't move when you put the lid on, only with the lid off!
- I doubt the handle is going to be strong enough for holding heavy cakes. I don't honestly expect to hold a cake caddy by the handle, though - some cakes can weigh a lot and I'm not going to trust a handle with my time-consuming precious baked masterpiece. I always carry from the bottom. Still, the handle has the very important job on this cake caddy of being able to expand the thing from collapsed to full.
- Requires a fair amount of strength to uncollapse.
- Kind of ugly. The red band is really not a nice color. I would have preferred it in white. It really goes with nothing - it's not Christmas red, it's more of a maroon, but even then, it's not REALLY maroon, either. It's just not pretty and it looks dated now, it's going to look even more dated in a few more years.
- Cupcakes could flip sideways/over if you're not careful. I had no mishaps bringing cupcakes where they needed to go because I was very careful, but bringing the cupcakes home I was less careful and some of the leftovers flipped on their sides.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this. The trays are made of high-quality plastic that doesn't stain (black food coloring sat on it for 7 days and came right off without even any soap). The locks feel secure. The space-saving design sets it apart from every other cake caddy on the market. And it can hold 24 cupcakes without much trouble. Even though it's ugly and the trays slide around initially, I think it's a pretty good product.

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Product Description:
If you love making and sharing cakes and cupcakes, the Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier from Progressive International makes it easy to transport your creations to gatherings. And when the party's over, the carrier collapses to 1/2 of its original height to help save space while stored. It features two levels with removable cupcake trays that hold up to 24 cupcakes. The trays collapse together for storage and they feature finger recesses for easy removal of cupcakes. The trays can be removed in order to transport both round and square cakes, and the base has a patterned slicing guide to help make slicing easier and more precise. The collapsible lid features a carrying handle for easy transport and can be secured to the base with attached clips. The carrier measures 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall when collapsed (10 inches tall when in carrier mode). Dishwasher safe.


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It collapses to half its height for easy storage.
About Progressive International
Progressive International understands that more than a workspace, the contemporary kitchen is the heart of the home where we connect with family and friends. Its in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Like all good inventors, it all start with imagination and then switches to the practical. Taking ideas from all kinds of places--including suggestions from customers about what they would like to have in their kitchens--the designers tinker, adjust, and think outside the box until they come up with newer and better ways to make cooking more fun, interesting, and efficient. Progressive International has been in the kitchenware business for over thirty years, and its products are sold in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, and other international markets.

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KitchenAid : KBHS179SSS Microwave Review

Purchased in July 09, I was excited about some of the features of this microwave/convection oven and for the nice look of it above our matching regular oven.The microwave part does a good job heating evenly, popping popcorn, etc. I do not use a microwave for cooking (I believe it kills the nutrients in the food), so I love that this has a traditional convection cook setting.The microwave, for me, is primarily used for reheating the occasional leftovers, coffee, etc.I have used the 'crisp' feature several times and it is just ok.It takes a long time and is a little more hassle than just using the broiler or toaster since you have to preheat the crisping pan before you use the feature.You don't have to keep as close an eye on it as a broiler, though, since it shuts off after the programmed amount of time.The convection portion cooks nicely, although I have not used it as much as I'd like.I'm hoping to use it more to save energy by not having to heat the entire cavity of the regular oven.It's perfect for that small batch of cookies or side dish that cooks at a different temp than the rest of dinner.

Here are some of the drawbacks: the crisp element on the top of the microwave makes it much more difficult to clean if there were to be any splatters.Be sure to keep everything covered (sometimes difficult with kids around!).I was worried that the door opening forward would bother me, and it did take a few days - and one spilled cup of coffee - to get used to, but otherwise it has not bothered me.If you were shorter in stature or had weak arms (such as someone elderly that had bad shoulder joints or something), this might not be the best set up for you as pans do feel heavier and are more cumbersome coming out at shoulder height than they do from the regular oven.The other thing to keep in mind is that this requires 220 (like a regular oven), not a regular outlet.If you had a wall oven with a microwave above it, like we did, you will have to rewire.

Overall, I do like the look and the way it cooks, but I'm not sure if I'd spend the extra money and hassle or rewiring for this if I had to do it over again.

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27" Architect II Series 900W Built - In Convection Microwave - KBHS179SSS

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KitchenAid Architect Series II : KEMS378SSS 27in Microwave Combination Wall Oven - Stainless Steel Review

We purchased this in March of 2009. It came with the following:Turntable, Convection grid, Crisper pan & handle, baking tray and steamer vessel.

There are so many features in here that I don't think I've used everything.
First, the Convection Microwave Oven:
De-Frost - I'm not a big menu planner so defrosting before I cook has to work quickly and efficiently for me. Apart from the usual cooking power options (High 100%, 90%, 80% etc) I can choose from Meats, Poultry, Fish, Bread, Juice & Manual. The microwave calculates the defrosting time based on the weight that I input. The manual has guidelines and pound to kilogram conversions.

Re-Heat - The options include Dinner Plate, Sauce, Soup, Pizza, Casserole, Beverage and Manual. The microwave bases the reheating on how many cups of sauce/soup/casserole/beverage is inputed and the number of slices of pizza. For example, I want to heat a cup of coffee. (Ghastly to some, I know, but I've done it) The microwave will ask you how many cups and whether you want it warm or hot. Simple & easy.

Manual Cooking - Just input the cooking power and the cooking time and you're all set!

Popcorn - Works like in other microwave ovens. Pop it based on the bag size.

Steam Cooking - The vessel comes in 3 parts: the cover, the food holder and the water container and they all fit together. I've steamed fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables and a lot of dim sum. They've all been delicious. The options are Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables,, Fish fillets, Shrimp & Manual. Again, the microwave calculates the cooking times on how many cups and how many ounces. The steaming vessel is dishwasher safe.

Soften/Melt - The options are Margarine, Ice Cream, Cream cheese and the softening/melting time is based on how many sticks and ounces you have. We love to bake and we have a fondness for ice cream cakes so this has been so useful.

Crisper Pan Frying - This is the one feature that I've only tried a couple of times. I still like to use the old frying pan, I'll admit. I followed the guide in the manual and made an omelet.

Timer - I use this mostly when I'm making pasta on the stove top. I can have this running while the oven is cooking something else.

The Microwave converts to a Convection oven/Easy Convect. I just put the grid on the turntable. I've done smaller amounts of cookies, some chicken, baked potatoes and french fries this way.

The bottom part of this oven is the Electric Convection Oven. In "traditional" oven mode I can choose from Bake, Broil & Bread Proof. In convection mode, there's Bake, Broil & Roast. Just to give me something else to think about there's also an EasyConvect option. There's also the Options key that does the fahreinheit & celsius conversion, turns the sound on/off/high/low, dehydrates,oven temperature calibration, Sabbath mode and turn the turntable on/off.

To clean, I turn on the Self Clean Mode, choose the number of hours I want and wipe down when it's cool. The manual advises against using commercial oven cleaners.

Again, so many features. The bottom line is I've been very happy with this oven. It replaced an ancient GE that came with our house. A lot of thought went into this purchase since we also had to hire someone to chip away at a brick wall that also housed a fireplace that we wanted to keep. I chose this oven because of the brand, the stainless steel, its size & features and because I wanted the microwave oven off my counter. Notice that I mention the manual quite a bit. It has a lot of information!

Highly recommended.

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Product Description:
- Microwave Oven Features- Convection cooking provides more even results in less time- EasyConvect Time and Temperature Conversion System takes the guesswork out of convection cooking- Custom reheat and custom defrost functions- Soften and melt cycles- Steam cook cycle including steam container- Easy minute control adds time in one-minute increments- CrispWave Technology provides grilling, frying, and convection cooking options- Oven Features- Even-Heat True Convection System provides even heating throughout oven- EasyConvect Time & Temperature Conversion System- Conventional thermal cooking with two-element balanced baking and roasting- High-speed, adjustable broiling performance for large or small quantities- Closed-Door Convection Broil with Full & Center Settings- True-Broil Reflector concentrates heat for optimum broiling- Enhanced self-clean cycle includes an energy-saving quick setting- Removable temperature probe accurately measures internal temperature of meats, poultry, and liquid-based casseroles- Proof bread without needing a bread maker- Dehydrate fruits and vegetables for fresh taste throughout the year- Hefty Slide-Out Racks with Handles- SatinGlide Roll-Out Extension Rack with Handle- 2 Halogen oven lights allow a more natural view of cooking progress- Blue-Enameled Cavity- Large window provides a wide, full view of all three racks- Full glass inner door provides easy clean-up and sleek look- Beveled edges create a soft, integrated look with surrounding cabinets- Oven & Microwave Oven Features- Certified by STAR-K KOSHER CERTIFICATION- Responsive glass-touch oven display with lockout- Architect Series II styling

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KitchenAid Architect Series II : KBMS1454SSS 24in Built-in Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel Review

I own the Kitchenaid KBMR1454R. I assume this (the KBMR1454SSS) is a different version of the same model (SSS standing for stainless steel trim. I have a serious problem with my microwave, and I caution anyone considering this model to investigate the functioning of the cooling fan. If the interior of the oven gets overheated, the cooling fan comes on. It either shuts down operation in the middle of your cooking cycle, or remains on after your cycle is finished. When this happens the microwave is unusable for as much as five minutes until the interior cools and the fan goes off. It takes almost nothing to make this happen. The other day I defrosted 3 meatballs (small ones!) on low power for 3 minutes. The cooling fan came on and I had to wait 5 minutes before heating up the sauce to put them in. In the meantime, my kids were climbing the walls. If I make bacon, I have to make it in shifts, allowing the microwave to cool down in between each 4 slices. It's impossible to defrost a single-serving bowl of soup in one shot. It's clear to me that the engineers who designed this microwave never tried to use it to cook for a busy family. It's very expensive, relative to other ovens, but I splurged because I use a microwave so frequently. It was a huge waste of money, and I caution anyone who plans to use a microwave with any frequency against buying it.

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24" Architect II Series 1000 Watt Built - In Microwave Oven - KBMS1454SSS

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