Mallow Master: A unique approach to toasting marshmallows. » Unique Grill tools
Mallow Master:The Mallow Masters are unique grill tools for those of you with a sweet tooth and just love perfectly toasted marshmallows and smores. these grill tools are the only cooking tool that specifically indicates when a marshmallow is perfectly melted in the center. This is accomplished by having the wire prongs in the center of the marshmallow separate when the inside of the marshmallow is fully melted, isn’t that a neat idea? This tool would be perfect for campfires during camping trips and is uniquely patented.
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Good Housekeeping Reports: How to buy smart when it comes to grills
nearly 80 percent of American families grill outdoors in the summer: It’s easy and doesn’t heat up the house, and barbecued foods taste great. to test the cooking capabilities of the newest gas and charcoal grills, The good Housekeeping Research Institute racked up 56 chicken quarters, 14 sirloin steaks and (to find out how evenly the grates heat) 214 slices of white bread. Researchers also checked out the grills’ ignitions, controls, features (like tool holders), cleanability and ease of assembly. they even rated the manuals and the companies’ customer service. Phew!
they tested 14, priced from less than $100 to more than $1,000, and found excellent cooking results and even heating as well as helpful extras such as side burners, concealed gas tanks, wheels for portability and more. GHRI recommends these — in gas (numbers 1-4) and charcoal (No. 5).
1. Weber Genesis EP-330 ($1,000) » Bring a gourmet kitchen outdoors. Its three burners heated perfectly even, resisted flare-ups and cooked chicken without charring — no easy feat. Features abound: hooks for grill tools, a side burner that can double as a workspace and a gas gauge.
2. Kenmore 16135 ($600) and 3. Kenmore 02579797 ($300) » for excellent cooking, consider the Kenmore 16135. The four even-heating burners grilled steak and chicken with no flare-ups. this stainless stunner has a side burner and storage, and it rolls easily on four wheels. The Kenmore 02579797 offers good grilling for less cash.
4. Blue Rhino UniFlame GBC1134W ($168) » this three-burner is a bargain in a full-size grill. It seared sirloin well and didn’t flare up from fat drippings, though it struggled to cook chicken without charring — you’ll have to watch it while it grills. A side burner, a shelf and warming racks are bonuses at this price.
5. Char-Broil Patio Bistro ($179) » this compact grill is great if your outdoor space is at a premium, or if you would like a grill that travels easily. Its single burner, which ignites with the turn of a knob, didn’t flare up or smoke in our tests. It wasn’t the most even-heating, but did a super job searing steak. It cooked chicken thoroughly when used on the lowest setting.
6. Master Forge Jet Light ($179) » for extra-smoky flavor, gas doesn’t hold a proverbial candle to charcoal. this grill’s propane igniter makes quick work of lighting, a crank allows you to adjust the distance between coals and food, and a front flap provides access for adding coals during use. It also has warming racks and tool holders.
Savvy Consumer: A guide to the best bargains on grills
Good Housekeeping Reports
Nearly 80 percent of American families grill outdoors in the summer: It’s easy and doesn’t heat up the house, and barbecued foods taste great. To test the cooking capabilities of the newest gas and charcoal grills, the good Housekeeping Research Institute racked up 56 chicken quarters, 14 sirloin steaks and (to find out how evenly the grates heat) 214 slices of white bread.
Researchers also checked out the grills’ ignition, controls, features (like tool holders), cleanability and ease of assembly; they even rated the manuals and the companies’ customer service. Phew!
They tested 14, priced from less than $100 to more than $1,000, and found excellent cooking results and even heating as well as helpful extras such as side burners, concealed gas tanks, wheels for portability and more. GHRI recommends these – in gas (Nos. 1-4) and charcoal (No. 5).
- Splurge buy: Weber Genesis EP-330 ($1,000) Bring a gourmet kitchen outdoors. Its three burners heated perfectly even, resisted flare-ups and cooked chicken without charring – no easy feat. Features abound: hooks for grill tools, a side burner that can double as a workspace and a gas gauge.
- All-around picks: Kenmore 16135 ($600) and Kenmore 02579797 ($300) For excellent cooking, consider the Kenmore 16135. the four even-heating burners grilled steak and chicken with no flare-ups. This stainless stunner has a side burner and storage, and it rolls easily on four wheels. the Kenmore 02579797 offers good grilling for less cash.
- Full-size value: Blue Rhino UniFlame GBC1134W ($168) This three-burner is a bargain in a full-size grill. it seared sirloin well and didn’t flare up from fat drippings, though it struggled to cook chicken without charring – you’ll have to watch it while it grills. a side burner, a shelf and warming racks are bonuses at this price.
- Petite pro: Char-Broil Patio Bistro ($179) This compact grill is great if your outdoor space is at a premium, or if you’d like a grill that travels easily. Its single burner, which ignites with the turn of a knob, didn’t flare up or smoke in our tests. it wasn’t the most even-heating, but did a super job searing steak. it cooked chicken thoroughly when used on the lowest setting.
- Charcoal champ: Master Forge Jet Light ($179) For extra-smoky flavor, gas doesn’t hold a proverbial candle to charcoal. This grill’s propane igniter makes quick work of lighting, a crank allows you to adjust the distance between coals and food, and a front flap provides access for adding coals during use. it also has warming racks and tool holders.
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Only 16 percent of men and 13 percent of women got a skin cancer checkup in the past year, in a 2010 study of more than 10,000 people age 50 and older by the Cancer Institute of new Jersey. To encourage everyone to be checked, dermatologists in more than 20 states will conduct free full-body skin exams from may through September in a customized traveling RV as a part of the fourth-annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour, sponsored by Aveeno and the Skin Cancer Foundation. Log on to skincancer.org/tour for a complete list of dates and cities.
The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about the products, call the manufacturer or CPSC’s toll-free hotline, (800) 638-2772. Only some cars or trucks recalled are affected. Contact a dealer for your model to see if it is included in the recall. the dealer will tell you what to do.
- Dorel Asia Wooden Bunk Beds: Sold at Walmart, Kmart, Target and online from September 2004 through September 2009 for about $190. the wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed’s mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should immediately contact Dorel Asia to receive a free repair kit. until the kit is received, consumers should take down the bunk beds and only use them as separate twin beds.
- 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe: the intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear – continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and can eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission. This may cause the loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. For more information, call Hyndai at (800) 633-5151.
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