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Comment on Weber 566001 Q 220 Portable Propane Gas Barbecue, Silver Reviews by Edwin Wobbe

Edwin Wobbe — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:42:22 +0000

Cast iron is hands down the best. I used non-stick stuff for a long time, but a nice steak fried in a cast iron skillet is on a completely different level. Besides, you can buy a quality skillet for under 70 dollars and it will last you a lifetime. The non-stick stuff may last 4 years or so if you get lucky. If you search the web a bit, you can often get a quality pan on sale. There are always some amazing offers on cast iron cookware listed on the cast iron pots website. Ok, that did it for me, now I'm hungry. I think I'm gonna go to the kitchen to clog my arteries with some steak and eggs.

Comment on Handcrafted Jenny and Jimbob Free-Wheelin Bike Charm Necklace on 925 Sterling Silver Chain – Comes in Custom Made Matchbox! by Kiwi

Kiwi — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:03:16 +0000

Review by Kiwi for Zojirushi EB-CC15 Indoor Electric Grill Rating: Yes, it is....That is the problem with all the other electric grills on the market...they just don't get hot enough. This one does and I think it is just smashing !! I can control the temperature, it heats evenly and leaves nice grill marks on the food.....It is perfect for someone like me who does not have time to wait around for a charcoal fire to heat up and does not particularily like gas grills..... From onions to eggplant and shrimp to steak, this little cookery has lovingly seared my heart....It's just great !! It is certainly worth owning and I can highly recommend it to everyone !!

Comment on Handcrafted Jenny and Jimbob Free-Wheelin Bike Charm Necklace on 925 Sterling Silver Chain – Comes in Custom Made Matchbox! by J. Leigh

J. Leigh — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:16:03 +0000

Review by J. Leigh for Zojirushi EB-CC15 Indoor Electric Grill Rating: Pros:
- non-stick surface makes it extremely easy to clean. Charred food debris just slides off the surface.
- base of the unit is made of plastic and acts as an insulator so there is no need to put anything under it to protect your tabletop.
- safety mechanism built in so that grill cannot be operated without drip pan.
- takes only 10 minutes to heat up fully.
- grill is a heavy cast iron so holds heat well. I have seen other similar grills by companies like Sanyo and only Zojurushi uses a heavy cast iron grill.
- heats very well. Grills meat very fast.
- no smoke generated- not sure why, but there just isn't any.

Cons:
- none so far.

Notes:
- if you want to grill vegetables, I'd recommend coating them with some oil before putting them on the grill, otherwise the veges tend to get dry.
- power cable is short, so make sure you have an extension cable handy.

Comment on Weber 87886 Chimney Starter by James M. Henry

James M. Henry — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:25:32 +0000

Review by James M. Henry for Weber 87886 Chimney Starter Rating: The 87886 Chimney Starter is nothing short of a miracle. I first saw one at a friend's house. We were about to grill some hamburgers and my friend went to start the fire. He pulled out this contraption and filled it up with charcoal. I watched with some amusement, thinking to myself that this will never work. He placed two crumpled sheets of newspapers under it, lit the paper, and left it alone. Much to my amazement, 15 minutes later the charcoal was perfect. No lighter fluid, no re-lights, no fuss. Being an avid griller, this product consumed my thoughts for the next several days. Finally, I had to have one. After buying one of my own, I was so proud. Honestly, everytime someone would come over to my house, whether we were grilling or not, I would show them the Chimney Starter. I recommended it, and still do, to anyone that would listen. This is literally the best thing since sliced bread. My dad was so impressed with mine, that I gave it to him, thinking that I would just goto the store to buy myself another. The store I went to was out of the Weber version (I guess people were actually taking my advice) so I bought a "generic" version, thinking it would be the same. I couldn't have been more wrong. The middle section of the weber is cone shaped wire, the middle section of the others I have seen is flat sheet metal with some holes cut into it. Apparently the design of the middle section makes a HUGE difference. The "generic" version I bought didn't work well at all. I was constantly having to babysit it and add more paper. The first time I used it, I was so accustomed to the Weber that I lit the paper and left it alone, expecting to start grilling when I returned 15 minutes later. Unfortunately, the coals weren't ready, in fact they weren't even warm, the paper underneath burned and the charcoal didn't. I thought this must be an isolated case, but it wasn't. Moral of this story is DON'T be fooled by imitations. I finally found another WEBER after a couple of months, and chunked the other one (I wish I would have known that I could have bought one off of AMAZON) The design of the Weber is what makes it such a great product, as I said earlier, it must have something to do with the middle section where the fire and charcoal meet. It is slightly larger than the others I have seen, which means it will hold more charcoal for those "big" cook-outs (if you have a smaller grill, don't fill it up). The best part is the meat you cook won't even have a hint of lighter fluid taste to it. That's because you will NEVER use lighter fluid again. I don't even use my gas grill anymore. The chimney starter makes grilling so convient, why settle for anything less than that great Charcoal flavor that only Charcoal can produce. Another reviewer commented about the handle melting, I've used mine well over 100 times (I grill almost daily) and I have never had any such problems (DO NOT USE lighter fluid in this thing, it doesen't need it and it is a SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD to do so). Also, after you dump the charcoal into your grill, the Chimney Starter is VERY HOT so have a safe place to set the Chimney Starter while it cools. Bottom Line is: I GUARANTEE you will love this product, or give it to your Husband or Father (or anyone else you know who loves to grill) for Christmas and this will be their FAVORITE gift, and the one they will actually use for years to come. And all for (a good price). Nothing Short of a Miracle.

Comment on Weber 87886 Chimney Starter by A photographer

A photographer — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:29:10 +0000

Review by A photographer for Weber 87886 Chimney Starter Rating: Just like everyone else has said, this is a winner.

I've owned a few different chimney starters over the years and just never could get them to work reliably. I always ended up going back to lighter fluid. Yes, it stinks and it's expensive and it can ruin the taste of your meal if you don't let the charcoal burn down for a long time but it worked every time. Those Brand X chimney starters didn't always get the charcoal going.

The Weber is larger and the design is well thought-out. Instead of a few holes in the bottom of the charcoal section, it has a grate. And the grate is kind of reverse-cone shaped so more charcoal comes in contact with the burning newspaper. The result--it lights pretty much perfectly every time. All it takes is two broadsheet pages of newpaper stuffed in the bottom. That's two broadsheets--the equivalent of eight pages of your morning newspaer. You can also use paper towels--they create less ash. If you want, you can lightly spray the newpaper or towels with a little Pam or the like. That's gets the paper to burning quickly.

Don't bother with those small, poorly designed, no-name (or even big-name) chimney starters you see around. The Weber is the one to get.

Comment on Weber 87886 Chimney Starter by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:20:58 +0000

Review by for Weber 87886 Chimney Starter Rating: I've been using this style of starter for 14 years now going through 6 including many "Brand Names". I grill or BBQ on a weekly basis. Recently I stepped up to the Weber 87886 Chimney Starter. This is the best I've ever used. It has a heavy duty convex wire cone in the bottom that makes for an easy start with two sheets of newspaper no need to add paper as I used to do with the brand names. Capacity is there is you need it more than with the competitors but it will also do a great job with a small amount of charcoal. The Plastic handle is bonus and stands up to the weather better than wood. The only way I can see melting the handle is using lighter fluid or self starting charcoal or having it too close to flammable material. The barrel is made of a heavier gauge of metal than the competition and others thinner metal gets weak with repeated heating and cooling. The lifting handle is a nice to have feature with a full load of briquettes. Although do yourself a big flavor treat and try Lump Charcoal, also if using briquettes adding unlit ones to a grill in use gives a flavor to the food I don't care for.