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It’s that special time of year when home chefs nationwide are heating up the propane gas grill and putting their cooking skills to the test. But are they cooking burgers so they’re not only savory, but also safe to consume?

Most backyard chefs don’t know the optimal temperature for a grilled or cooked burger, according to a national consumer survey from The Beef Checkoff. In fact, nearly 90 percent of respondents were unaware that 160 F is the correct internal temperature when cooking ground beef patties.

When it comes to serving the best burger, professional grill masters like Steven Raichlen, best-selling author of 28 cookbooks including the just-published “Barbecue Bible! 10th Anniversary Edition” and host of the new “Primal Grill” on PBS, leave nothing to chance. Instead, they reach for an instant-read meat thermometer, the only reliable way to ensure ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160 F. Next to an outdoor grill cover a meat thermometer is the essential gas grill accessory.

Oster 4716 Egg Cooker

What a delight it is to know that I can have hardboiled or poached eggs any time I want, with almost no effort, and no supervision. You can put your eggs in the machine when you wake up, go upstairs to shower, and never worry about it, because the machine shuts off by itself when it’s done. Hardboiled eggs are done perfectly every time. Moreover, if you want to have hardboiled eggs without the bother of taking off the shell, you can just put four eggs into the poaching tray and fill to the hardboil mark.

Egg Cooker

This Grand Crepe Maker bakes versatile, paper-thin 10″ crepes. Made of die cast aluminum for even heating and coated with Xylan non-stick for easy clean up. This crepe maker features an automatic thermostat, ready light, cool-touch handle and includes dipping plate.

Crepes makers

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If you take your juicing seriously, then you will definitely fall in love with the Breville Juice Fountain. Taking juicing to a new level, the juice fountain can give you a glass of juice in just 5 seconds!! It can do this with a powerful 600 watt motor and a patented extra large feed chute that can juice fruit & vegetables whole! $94.99

Vegetable Fruit Juicer

Glass canning jars, also known as fruit jars or Mason jars (after its inventor John L. Mason) have been around since the early 1850s and today the originals are eagerly sought after by collectors. A flurry of US Patents on how to seal the Mason jar were issued in the late 1800s. There is a section on eBay devoted to the sale of antique fruit jars, some of which have sold for as high as $30,000. An earlier British canning jar is known as the Kilner jar.

Mason Jars

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Take the convenience, efficiency, and versatility of the household barbecue grill on the road this summer with the clever Roadtrip Grill LXE from Coleman. Whereas other portable liquid propane grills are petite and tabletop in design, the Roadtrip LXE Coleman grill is a full-size grill with collapsible scissor legs for countertops or travel. This 36-inch grill features 285 square inches of cooking space, ideal for toting to the beach or just into the driveway a small block party. Two 10,000 BTU burners cook meats evenly. Independent control knobs allow users to adjust temperatures on either burner for flexibility.

Coleman Grills

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Ducane 30732101 Affinity 3100 3-Burner Natural Gas Grill

* Natural gas grill with 3 stainless burners and steel lid
* 36,000 BTUs for large gatherings; 418-square-inch main cooking area
* 550 square inches of total cooking area; 132-square-inch warming rack
* Electronic ignition and lid thermometer; cast aluminum end caps
* Stainless steel wire cooking grates for durability and easy cleaning

Natural Gas Grills

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This gigantic microwave oven services the family that is constantly eating on the run but has gourmet tastes that go beyond packaged frozen dinners. It is true that the oven takes up a great deal of counter space (measurements are 23-7/8 by 14 by 19-7/16 inches) but much of that space can be attributed to the large interior capacity of 2.2 cubic feet, which can fit an entire meal. This Panasonic microwave oven operates on a powerful 1,250 watts for quicker cooking and defrosting and has an attractive stainless-steel front and reflective door that looks appropriate in a professional-style kitchen. Panasonic NN-T995SF 2.2-Cubic-Foot 1,250-Watt Microwave Oven

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Take care of your cutting needs with this all-in-one J.A. Henckels International 5-pc. scissors set. Made of high-quality German stainless steel, each of the scissors boasts a long-lasting cutting edge and comfortable handles. Scissors include an 8-1/2″ bent shears, for most standard cutting; flower shears for cutting fresh blooms and light gardening; robust multipurpose kitchen shears; all-purpose 6″ straight trimmer and 4″ embroidery scissors with 2 extra-sharp pointed blades designed for delicate cutting. This Henckels scissors set makes a great gift too. Dishwasher safe. Imported.

Cutlery Reviews and articles

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With a 10-cup uncooked rice cooking capacity, this 630-watt, fully automatic Panasonic rice cooker/steamer takes the guesswork out of making great rice. Different menu settings allow for versatile cooking, while a “keep warm” function keeps rice moist and maintains heat for up to four hours after cooking. The appliance is designed with a moisture cap to keep rice from boiling over, and its domed lid prevents water drops from falling on rice. For added convenience, the rice cooker features a cool-touch body and an automatic rewinding cord that conveniently tucks away inside the body of the unit for easy storage. Accessories include a measuring cup, a rice scoop, and a deluxe steaming basket, as well as multi-language operating instructions in English, Chinese, and Korean for getting started. White with a violet orchid pattern, the appliance wipes clean with minimal effort for quick cleanup. The rice cooker/warmer measures 10-4/5 by 10-8/9 by 10-1/2 inches.

If you cook rice more than once a month you want an automatic rice cooker.

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