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Best Ice Cream Makers for Home Made Ice Cream

Here it is mid-summer and it’s blazin’ hot. The ice cream stores have long lines and you don’t feel like waiting to get a cool blast of goodness.

 

There’s a solution to this problem—your own ice cream maker!

 

Here are the 5 best as rated by wize.com

 

 

1. (pictured) Cuisinart Ice-30BC 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
2. Kitchenaid KICAOWH 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
3. Simac 4070 Gelato Junior 1 Quart Ice Cream Maker
4. Hamilton Beach 68220 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker
5. Cuisinart Ice-50BC 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker

Wize.com Top 5 Thanksgiving Gadgets

This Thanksgiving you deserve to splurge on the following gadgets that will make you both happy and thankful.

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1.  To take pictures of your crazy Uncle Larry Wize recommends the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital Camera

2. When still photos might not catch all that this Thanksgiving has in store, Wize recommends the Canon DC50 DVD Camcorder

3. Whether you are looking forward to the Parade, or Thanksgiving football everything will look better on the Panasonic TH-42PX77U Television

4. This Thanksgiving don’t argue with your significant other on how to get to the grandparents house, get the Gamin nvi 350 GPS Receiver. It will save you time and will prevent you from pulling your hair out, both of which are things to be thankful for this holiday.

5. And for the newest member of the family spoil him or her with the Peg Perego Prima Pappa Multiposition Highchair Marble so that they, too can join in the dinner festivities

6. If you are ready to take dinner to the next level, instead of buying your bread at the grocery store, how about making your own with the highly rated Zojirushi BBCC-X20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Maker, and if you are cutting down on carbs (don’t ask me why you would want to do that on Thanksgiving), at least your home will smell delicious.

7. You can tell, I love espresso, because I am recommending two. The Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine or the Gaggia Titanium Espresso Machine. The Rancilio will suffice for the amateur espresso enthusiast, but if you are looking for a top of the line machine that will replace Starbucks or Peet’s from your routine, and can afford the wallet dent, make a statement with the Gaggia Titanium. With either one, guests will surely be impressed.

8. Pie dough, mashed potatoes, stuffing, the Cuisinart DFP-14BC Custom 14 Cups Food Processor can do it all and more.  It is a must have kitchen tool for Thanksgiving. 

9. Need a Microwave upgrade before the holiday? The Panasonic Panasonic NN-SD967S 2.2 cft, 1250 Watts, Sensor, Stainless Steel Face, Pop-Out Dial Microwave just hit stores this past summer and is the sleekest most stylish microwave that will match the rest of your Stainless Steel appliances.

10. If you are cooking for a large family and need a second gadget that goes along with the Cuisinart Food Processor, pick up the KitchenAid 350 Watts KP50PS Professional 5 Series Stand Mixer

 

With these top WizeRanked products you are sure to have a fun and festive holiday season. 

 

QVC Recalls Cook's Essential Electric Toasters

You may think your kitchen is possessed, but in actuality it is simply a faulty Electric Toaster that spontaneously catches on fire with no warning.  After information surfaced that in 10 separate incidents the Cook's Essential Electric Toaster turned on without warning, which also resulted in one kitchen fire that damaged cabinets, QVC issued a recall of the ghostly toasters. 

Consumers should stop using the Essential Electric Toaster immediately, unplug it and in case it continues to operate on its own, it is suggested that the power cord be cut and severed from where it enters the body.

This recall involves the "Cook's Essential" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401" printed on a plate on the underside of the toaster. 

Consumers who bought a toaster from a QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing information on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received the information packet should visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com.

In the mean time, Wize.com has plenty of toasters which will not only serve as a suitable replacement, but have both user and expert reviews to back them up. 

Aerobie Impresses with the New AeroPress Espresso Maker

Think about this.  You find yourself camping up in the wilderness, and the next morning you feel a little groggy.  Coffee is great, but come on, this is 2007.  Shouldn't there be a way to have espresso on your camping trip? 

Well now, with a new Aerobie AeroPress Espresso maker you can drop it into your backpack and be fully ready to satisfy your rich espresso cravings.  Supposedly it cleans up in under 30 seconds as well, for easy usage when you are on the run.  Finally, for a price point of a mere $30 you won't have to rob a bank to fulfill your joe carvings. 

Think that maybe this pint size maker is a bit too small for everyday use?  The Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine could be a better choice, although much pricier.  It's worth it, however and with a WizeRank of 95, with reviews like "is the best you can get outside of Italy" (all which you can find on Wize.com) you can feel confident that your purchase is a wise one!