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Housewares / Appliances December 2005 Archive

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Kitchen Shears - Houseware Essentials

Friday December 30, 2005
Made of high-quality stainless steel, nicely designed for a comfortable grip, sporting a bottle opener and nut cracker, and come apart for cleaning - these shears are a must-have ... Read More

Sylvania 0.9 Cu.Ft. Microwave Oven

Thursday December 29, 2005
A review of the Sylvania Stainless Steel Microwave Oven. A midsize microwave with great power and cooking options, including cook by weight or time, defrost by weight or ... Read More

Inglis Heavy Duty Super Capacity Washer Model 4400

Wednesday December 28, 2005
This is a fantastic heavy duty super capacity washer, a real workhorse. Takes almost a double load and still delivers good cleaning results. A great family washing machine and energy ... Read More

Coffeemaker Carafes - Replacement Resources

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Finding a replacement carafe for your coffeemaker can be difficult and time consuming. Here's a list of brands and sources to make this task a little easier.

Sanyo SR-4433S Counter-High Refrigerator

Monday December 26, 2005
A counter-high 4.4 Cu. Ft. refrigerator with a reversible fingerprint-resistant stainless steel door, and an Eclipse™ Series black interior. Nice contemporary styling for the office, or for the home.

Merry Christmas to All & to All a Good Day!

Sunday December 25, 2005
From our 'site' to yours, may you have a safe and happy holiday season!

Last Minute Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner

Saturday December 24, 2005
A holiday dinner with family and friends is a wonderful time for sharing, fun, and building memories. Don't let kitchen preparations for the dinner cause you early burn-out. You want ... Read More

Mince & Chop by Silvermark

Friday December 23, 2005
This Mince & Chop tool is well designed for performance and comfort, enabling quick fine chopping and mincing right in the bowl. Terrific for small hands, and no problems for ... Read More

West Bend 3-Qt Electric Fondue With Cover

Thursday December 22, 2005
A profile of this sleek black electric fondue pot that has a glass cover for viewing, and a QuickRelease™ Power Cord that would disconnect if accidently pulled.

Crockpot Scentsations - Wonderful Fragrances From Your Slowcooker

Wednesday December 21, 2005
Crockpots and slowcookers are not only for delicious home cooked meals, but can also be used to add a welcoming 'old country' fragrance to your home, as well as keep ... Read More

Tableware Place Setting - How To Set The Table

Tuesday December 20, 2005
Planning a dinner and need a reminder of how the cutlery should be set around the tableware? Our lives are pretty hectic, and since 'tv' dinners have become the norm ... Read More

BrewStation™ Deluxe by Hamilton Beach

Monday December 19, 2005
Great convenience of one-hand dispensing of fresh tasting coffee (even two hours later), with no carafe to break. Beautiful styling with easy to read clock and timer, and the swivel ... Read More

CorningWare Creations 2 Qt Covered Oval Baking Dish

Sunday December 18, 2005
A beautiful oval 2-qt. covered baking dish that is oven, microwave, convection oven, and dishwasher safe. Terrific for those family one-dish meals and casseroles, or just to serve your steamy ... Read More

Maytag Performa® Dryer PYET344A2W

Saturday December 17, 2005
This Maytag Performa® dryer has a fabulous wrinkle-free feature, and with its large capacity drum, it's a great family laundry appliance.

FryDaddy® Deep Fryer by Presto

Friday December 16, 2005
This compact electric deep fryer doesn't require a lot of oil, yet it has sufficient capacity for four servings. It's easy to clean, affordable and very convenient.

Maytag Performa® Topload Washer Model PAVT2448WW

Thursday December 15, 2005
A 'Quiet Series' Topload washer, with oversize wash load capacity and a good selection of water and washing cycles.

Grater Tongs - Practical & Convenient

Wednesday December 14, 2005
With the convenience of two tools, from food prep to serving, these tongs are quality built, durable and comfortable.

Ceiling Fans For Great Air Circulation

Tuesday December 13, 2005
Ceiling fans not only add atmosphere and lighting to a room, but provide great air circulation, winter or summer. And this can mean energy savings in your pocket. ... Read More

GE Profile Advantium™ 120 Wall Oven

Monday December 12, 2005
A built-in wall oven, with four methods of cooking - Speedcook technology, European convection, sensor microwave and warming features. And the best of all, it can plug right into ... Read More

Pot Racks - Keep Your Cookware Ready to Go!

Saturday December 10, 2005
If you're short on storage space for your cookware and kitchen tools, here's a great storage idea that will bring flair to your kitchen, and keep them handy and ready. ... Read More

Herb Snips - For Kitchen or Garden!

Friday December 9, 2005
Herb Snips are terrific for use in the kitchen or the garden. Excellent cutting and mincing performance for herbs, a variety of foods like green onions, cauliflower, broccoli, or for ... Read More

How To Make a Housewares Gift Basket

Thursday December 8, 2005
Gift baskets are extremely easy to assemble, but the final result looks stunning. Suitable for any occasion, gift baskets can often be just the solution when you can't decide ... Read More

Gift Ideas for Under $200

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Great gift ideas for that special someone on your holiday list. From practical appliances to accessories, and gifts for the chef.

Silvermark Grater Spoons - Two Tools in One!

Tuesday December 6, 2005
Excellent dual purpose kitchen tools with a beautiful high quality brushed stainless steel finish. Terrific grating! These can be used as slotted spoons for straining and serving, and for grating ... Read More

The Osterizer 12 Speed Blender

Tuesday December 6, 2005
A full featured appliance, the Osterizer 12 speed Blender is well built, and can easily handle all your mixing and blending, including making baby food. Learn more about all its ... Read More

Top Picks of Steak Knife Sets

Monday December 5, 2005
Culinary knives, including steak knives, vary quite widely in price due to manufacturing processes, quality of materials, and workmanship. I've considered these features in selecting my top picks of quality ... Read More

It's Gadget Week!

Sunday December 4, 2005
It's Gadget Week at the Housewares Forum, and you're invited! Come on in and share what your favorite kitchen gadget is, and why. We'd love to hear it. ... Read More

Top Picks of Stockpots

Saturday December 3, 2005
Stockpots are essential cookware with the 12 qt capacity being the handiest cooking size. Evaluating stockpots is no easy task. Each pot has its own unique features, some similar specs, ... Read More

Honeywell HCM-890 Humidifier

Friday December 2, 2005
Improve humidity levels in your bedroom with this excellent cool mist humidifier. Nice design, easy to fill, and reasonably priced.

Rotisserie Care & Maintenance Tips

Thursday December 1, 2005
Rotisseries are becoming a very popular roasting alternative, but how easy are they to clean? Here are some tips on care and maintenance of rotisseries.

Great Gift Ideas - Under $100

Thursday December 1, 2005
Need some ideas for gift giving this holiday season? Here are some great options, from tableware to servingware, grills and roasters, something for the chef, and you can't ... Read More

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