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CalmDo Air Fryer Toaster Oven #Giveaway

On the eve of kicking of the 2021 version of the annual #JulyMonthOfGrilling, I thought I’d run a NEW Giveaway. With the help of our friends at Calmdo today’s offering is a NEW Air Fryer Toaster Oven. As you know (or not) it’s been a scorching Summer here in Canada and that means I don’t turn on the oven in my kitchen (heats up the entire house). So this little beauty is being put to the test lately in my garage. Compact, multi function and convenient! Great for camper / trailers, students (dorm), small apartments, boats or your everyday kitchen.

Key Features….

  • 20 LITERS SPACIOUS CAPACITY
  • PROGRAMMABLE 18-in-1 OVEN: Design with 18 preset programs, let you cook all food in a breeze, distinct functions are easy to setup, cooking varies from rotisserie, BBQ, skewer, pizza, wings, cake and sweet dessert, advanced oven shortens cooking time and brings you more delicious and healthier food.
  • DISHWASHER SAFE: All accessories which comes with the oven are dishwasher safe, nonstick airflow rack and basket let it easier to cleanup and store, stainless steel cavity maintains more heat inside, fit for all types of cooking, featuring anti-rust, anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation.
  • FAST HEATING SYSTEM: 360°hot air circulation technology with 1800 Powerful motor, delivering super-heated airflow that surrounds and radiates food, faster and evenly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with little to no oil

Giveaway Rules…

  • Open to everyone globally
  • Entries close Midnight July 6, 2021
  • All you have to do is leave a comment below, say what you’d use the Air Fryer for
  • Comment at IG @CaribbeanPot FB @RealCaribbeanPot (bonus entry) This Gives You 3 Chances At Winning!
  • You WILL be required to enter your name and email address (only way for us to contact the winners)
  • 1 winner will be chosen randomly
  • We will contact the eventual winner July 7, 2021. Should you be the winner, you MUST respond within 48 hrs of receiving our email or we will select another person
  • All members of your household can enter their name/comment below
  • The Calmdo Air Fryer will be shipped via Canada Post Ground, we cannot provide tracking information (unless you’re based in Canada) and cannot guarantee shipping times due to COVID
  • Do NOT contact us asking who the winner is. It will be announced via Instagram Stories, Facebook and in a subsequent Giveaway video on YouTube (* with the winner’s permission)
  • Do NOT Email, Direct Message or Call us to enter – leaving a comment below is the ONLY way to enter.
  • Yes you can enter your name even if you’ve won something from us in the past

CaribbeanPot.com is not affiliated with Calmdo. Should you want to own your own (or any of their wonderful kitchen gadgets) Air Fryer please go to Calmdo.com

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CalmDo Portable Countertop Dishwasher #Giveaway​

I teased this giveaway on Instagram back in December, but with my busy schedule and the arrival of Zyair, I just didn’t have time until now to share the full details. As you can image, I go through a LOT of dirty dishes everyday. Between the everyday running of our home and me filming to share online, there’s always a mess in my sink… so I know how convenient a dishwasher can be. While space and plumbing is always an issue especially if you live in an apartment or dorm, our friends over at Calmdo addressed those issues in the design of this portable compact dishwasher.

Giveaway Rules…

  • Open to everyone globally
  • Entries close Midnight February 28, 2021
  • All you have to do is leave a comment below, say what you like best about CaribbeanPot.com
  • Comment at  IG @CaribbeanPot  FB @RealCaribbeanPot  (bonus entry)
  • Enter your name on the contest post in the Community (bonus entry)
  • You WILL be required to enter your name and email address (only way for us to contact the winners)
  • 1 winner will be chosen randomly
  • We will contact the eventual winner March 2nd 2021. Should you be the winner, you MUST respond within 48 hrs of receiving our email or we will select another person
  • All members of your household can enter their name/comment below
  • The Calmdo Countertop Dishwasher will be shipped via Canada Post Ground, we cannot provide tracking information (unless you’re based in Canada) and cannot guarantee shipping times due to COVID
  • Do NOT contact us asking who the winner is. It will be announced via Instagram StoriesFacebook and in a subsequent Giveaway video on YouTube.
  • Do NOT Email, Direct Message or Call us to enter – leaving a comment below is the ONLY way to enter.
  • Yes you can enter your name even if you’ve won something from us in the past

I’d like to thank everyone for participating and whish you all best of luck. Unfortunately there can only be one winner, so use the other methods of getting bonus entries mentioned above to enhance your chance at winning.

CaribbeanPot.com is not affiliated with Calmdo. Should you want to own your own (or any of their wonderful kitchen gadgets) please go to Calmdo.com (not an affiliate link). Get 10%OFF for all products by using this code on checkout CALMDO10

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Cosori Air Fryer GIVEAWAY!

Yes, it’s giveaway time again (as promised)! This time we’ve teamed up with Cosori to be able to give one lucky fan a NEW (sexy) Air Fryer. All you have to do is follow the rules as outlined below and wait to see if you’re the next winner we announce.

Last Month’s Winner !

Cherrie Mallette **CONGRATULATIONS**

Less Fat: 85% less fat than traditional deep fried foods, same delicious taste.

11 Presets: Steak, Poultry, Seafood, Shrimp, Bacon, Frozen Foods, French Fries, Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Bread, and Desserts.

Easy Cleaning: The air fryer’s detachable, non-stick basket is dishwasher safe and easy to clean with a damp cloth.

5.8-qt Basket: Feed up to 5 people or fit an entire rotisserie chicken.

100-Recipe Cookbook: Included cookbook with original Cosori recipes.

Rules of Participation.

  • Leave a comment below saying how you would use the air-fryer to be automatically entered to win
  • 1 lucky fan will WIN the White Cosori Air Fryer
  • Giveaway is open from Today (May 30) and ENDS Midnight June 15 2020
  • 1 winner will be chosen and contacted to send us your mailing address on June 16 2020.
  • We ask that the winner get back to us within 48 hrs or we will select someone else
  • Item will be shipped “Ground” Canada Post – we cannot guarantee delivery times due to the pandemic
  • Open to EVERYONE Globally – even if you’ve won something from us in the past.
  • Do NOT EMAIL or Send DMs – Your name will be removed for not following the instructions above
  • The Winner Will Be Announced Via Instagram and Facebook

NOTE! We ask that the winner send us a 10-20 second video clip when they receive the air fryer in the mail. This clip will be added to the video for the next giveaway – to confirm to everyone that we do ship out the prizes from our giveaways.

Special thanks and good luck to everyone who participates.

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Otterbox Agility System For iPad And iPad Mini Review.

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One of my favorite tools in the kitchen is not a pot, pan, knife or electric appliance.. though they all make life easier, especially when you blog about food and do recipe videos for a living. My new best friend in the kitchen is the Otterbox Agility System for my iPad mini, as it allows me to not only protect my iPad, but gives me the ability to go hands-free with my favorite recipes, videos and websites. I have three daughters who are all under the Apple spell, so over the years we gone through MANY iPhones… with than experience I know how important it was to protect my iPad after I became the proud owner of one.

In the following video you’ll hear me mention the following:

* OtterBox Agility Shell

* OtterBox Agility Portfolio

* OtterBox Agility Wall Mount

* OtterBox Agility Dock

* OtterBox Agility Power Dock

You can get everything I mentioned above, along with protective cases for your iPad, iPhones and other digital devices at the Otterbox website @ http://www.otterbox.com/

 

 

I’m sure your iPad mini was an investment on your part so I encourage you to protect that investment with the Otterbox Agility System.

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Perfect Gifts For The Foodie On Your Holiday Shopping List (2014 edition).

If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift this holiday season for the person on your shopping list who you would consider a “foodie”, I’ve got you covered. Usually I’m lucky if I get a Christmas card on Christmas morning… (Santa always hating on ah brother). Even as a kid I was much happier with a slice of black cake and a tall glass of sorrel, counting down the hours to what mom was preparing in the kitchen for the day. For my holiday shopping list this year, I’ll go though some of the things I added to my kitchen and knowledge over the last 365 days, which I feel would make excellent gifts.

Note: These are not listed in any particular order.

Books

 

books for foodies

I’m old school so you’ll find that I still collect physical books (I work all day on the computer so the last thing I want to do is read a book on a digital device) . When I first started collecting books (food related) I stuck to recipe books, but over the years my collection has grown to cover much more of the culinary world.  Here are my picks for 2014:

Setting The Table, The Transforming Power Of Hospitality in Business Danny Meyer

* Tastes Like Home Cynthia Nelson

* From Scratch, Inside The Food Network Allen Salkin

* Ferran, The Inside Story Of El Bulli And The Man Who Reinvented Food Colman Andrews

* Sweet Hands, Island Cooking From Trinidad and Tobago Ramin Ganeshram

* Molecular Gastronomy, Exploring The Science Of Flavor Herve This

Any of these titles will make for an excellent Christmas gift for the foodie you know who likes to read and I’m sure you can also get digital versions on Amazon.com (if you want to save a tree)  and wherever else you usually purchase books.

 

Otterbox Agility System

 

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My new best friend in the kitchen. The Otterbox Agility System for my iPad Mini gets as much use as my favourite pot or knife. The Agility System with the wall mount (seen in the package above) allows me to take my favorite recipe website, youtube video or notes on the recipe I’m preparing to share with you, in the kitchen. The Agility Wall Mount  and Dock allows me to use my iPad Mini hands free and though you don’t see it, it’s in the background when I shoot videos.

OtterBox-LogoAlong with the Agility Wall Mount and Dock, I recommend getting the Portfolio – The Agility Portfolio is a full-coverage tablet case that converts into a stand. It folds around your entire tablet protecting it and its sensitive touchscreen. The iPad mini with Retina display Portfolio converts into a multi-position stand for landscape and portrait typing and viewing angles.

For more info on what I believe is the best gift for the techie (in the kitchen) please visit OtterBox.com.  In the coming days I’ll do a video review of the complete Otterbox Agility System for the iPad Mini, so stay tuned for that.

 

Chai Tea?

 

chai tea

 

I must confess that I’m a Chai tea (latte) addict, so I just had to put this on my list. Typically I pay about $5 a cup for a decent Chai latte at the bucks… that can add up very fast when you have a weakness for the rich, spicy, creamy.. warms your soul cup of tea. So when I found these David Rio Chai blends at “HomeSense” (you can order it online as well) I was in heaven. I think they go for about $7 a container, but they make between 10 and 16 cups (depends how rich you want it) and all you have to do is add your favorite milk and hit the buttons on the microwave. I find that after blasting the mixture in the microwave, if you whisk it a bit you’ll get a lovely creamy finish.

 

Blendtec Designer 725

 

blentec Designer 725

 

The Blendtec Designer makes my list for 2014 the following reasons:

-Illuminated, capacitive touch interface
-Preprogrammed cycles: Smoothie, Salsa, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup, Clean
– 100-speed capacitive touch slider
– easy to clean – no sharp blades
– 8-year warranty
* Blend Rewards – Get rewards for using your blender! The Designer 725 tracks your blends, then displays reward codes at certain milestones. Redeem the code online for recipe books, gift cards, kitchen utensils, jar discounts, and more. Yea, imagine getting FREE stuff just for using your blender? My old (reliable.. in the image above) blender never did that and cleaning it was always dangerous with the sharp blades.

I would recommend also getting the Twister Jar – The Twister™ jar is designed to blend your thickest recipes, such as nut butters, hummus, baby food, dips, thick shakes, dressings and more!

For more info on the Blendtec Designer 725, Twister Jar and other personal and professional type blenders check out Blendtec.com

Look for some wicked recipes featuring Blendtec Designer 725 in January – think healthy smoothies with a lovely Caribbean twist! Just in time for all of you who will be doing the New Years resolution to live healthier for 2015.

 

I do hope this 2014 shopping list for foodies is helpful as we brave the crowds (and idiots fighting for parking) at the mall and I would encourage you to save yourself the stress and give online shopping a chance. At the end of the day spend what you can afford and don’t get stuck with that dreaded credit card bill come January. Other options would be a good chef’s knife, pots (a wok would be an excellent gift), even something as simple an apron would rock. Be sure to put some thought into what you get and whatever you end up getting will be appreciated.

Make it a wonderful holidays!

 

BTW I won’t hate it if you sent me a gift this holiday season (smile – had to add that).. mail cards etc to:

CaribbeanPot.com
Att: Chris De La Rosa
2-558 Upper Gage Ave
Suite 225
Hamilton, Ontario
L8V 4J6  Canada

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Christmas Gift Giving Ideas For People Who Love To Cook.

Over the past few weeks I’ve been receiving emails asking for advice on Christmas gift giving ideas for 2011, so I thought I’d share this post with everyone. Below you’ll find my top 8 gifts for the person who love to cook or who are interested in becoming more comfortable in the kitchen. I know from experience that there are certain things you must have to make your recipes blossom. Like measuring cups, a scale, the right pot and other conveniences which make putting recipes together a breeze.

Kieana who loves baking will tell you that her measuring cups are probably her best friends when it comes to baking the perfect cookie (she’s making some chocolate chips cookies as I type this). She’s not like her grandma who’s hand and fingers doubles for measuring devices as her averages are usually spot-on. I’m sure your mom and grandma are the same way, especially if you’re from the Caribbean (these women never measure anything with cups and spoons and their food is always ah bess).

In the list of gift giving ideas below I’ll show you an image of what I’m speaking about as well as a link where you can get more info on each product. Simply click on the images and you’ll get all the info you need to see if that item would make the perfect gift this holiday season for those on your list. Or you can send you’re loved ones to this page.. hint! hint! Tell them you don’t want socks this Christmas. And tell those teenage kids of yours that macaroni crafts just won’t cut-it this year.

 

1. Lodge Color 3-Quart Dutch Oven. Absolutely nothing beats cooking in one of the traditional iron pots we use in the Caribbean, but I must admit that I love my enamel dutch oven I purchased a year or so ago. If you’re looking for perfect results when stewing meats as we do in the Caribbean, these sort of heavy dutch ovens can’t be matched. Soups, stews and even rice and peas comes out perfect every time! I just love cooking up a batch of curry goat in it as well… the even distribution of heat, makes for perfect braising (even in a curry sauce) and your curry goat will be falling off the bone with tenderness. Click here >> Lodge Color 3-Quart Dutch Oven to learn more.

 

2. Krups 203-42 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel blades. The mortar and pestle will never be replaced in the kitchen, but the electric grinder is surely taking it’s deserved place in the kitchen. I just love the scent of toasting geera seeds (cumin) on the stove top, then using my electric grinder to pulse it to the perfect powdered form for making dhalpuri roti or geera pork. How about the aroma and freshness of freshly ground coffee brewed to perfection?

At under $20, this spice and coffee grinder would make an excellent Christmas for yourself or anyone on your list this year. Click Here >>  Krups 203-42 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel blades

 

3. Progressive International Deluxe Potato Cutter. Growing up we never had those frozen sticks they parade in the freezer section of the grocery store they call fries. Other than the crap you get at McDonalds (must admit I love them hot) we always have fresh cut fries at our house. I’ve never had the frozen fries you get pre-packaged as far as I know and though the cutting of the potato is a bit of work, it’s one chore I don’t mind. With this potato cutter you’ll find that not only will you make less work of cutting the potatoes, you’ll have the perfect size and shape every time. One piece of advice I must give though.. try to get a baking potato like a Russet for the ultimate in fresh cut fries. Click [full info] >>  Progressive International Deluxe Potato Cutter

 

4. Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome by Cuisinart. As you all know, I’m not a huge fan of using an electric blender when making Callaloo as I’ve stated when I shared that recipe recently. However, there are so many other uses for this kitchen gadget that I just had to include it on my list. Just think about making a curry pumpkin soup and achieving a level of creaminess you couldn’t before. Soups, shakes, sauces, dessert toppings and even mashed potato will turn out perfect every time. My personal favorite is to puree frozen fruits like mango and strawberries into a healthy shake in the morning. Click here >> Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender for more info.

 

5. Hamilton Beach 33967 Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker by Hamilton Beach. It’s funny how we all associate the slow cooker with a busy lifestyle and in many instances that probably true. You wake up before work, place the food in the slow cooker, program (time to start, temp and end time), then head out to work. As you and your family return home, you have a wickedly hot and delicious meal waiting for you guys.  Personally I make use of the slow cooker when I’m trying to get tough pieces of meat like goat, oxtail and stubborn beef, tender. I brown the oxtails, then add it with it’s seasonings and anything else I want it to simmer with into the slow cooker and allow it to do it’s thing patiently. Soups, stews, chili… even rice and peas is always a hit when I use the slow cooker. If you’re considering sending this as a gift this Christmas or maybe you could use one, remember to consider the size of the family and how they’ll be using it. What I mean is… will they benefit from a programmable one or not (if they’re people who’s on the ‘go’.. they’ll thank for for the programmable setting). Click Here >> Hamilton Beach 33967 Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker by Hamilton Beach for more info.


6. Piece Stainless Steel Set by RSVP. When you’re trying to document recipes for others to follow, especially when it’s coming from a Caribbean background where measurements were never used (a little of this and a little of that), you’re best friends are the measuring cups and spoons you have available. The same can be said if you’re new to cooking and find it a bit intimidating. It’s hard to screw up a dish when you have a good recipe to follow and the right measuring cups and cooking utensils. Trust me, this will be the BEST kitchen investment you can make (it’s less than $25). Click Here >> 7 Piece Stainless Steel Set by RSVP for more info.

 

7. Tefal ActiFry FZ700015 Low Fat Electric Fryer. This is the one thing I’m begging Santa for this year (memory eh all that good, but I think I was a good fella this year). I first saw this about 2 years ago when it was just being launched to the general public and though it was a bit cheaper then… I’d still like to get my hands on one. Imagine making fresh cut fires (yes FRIED) with just one tablespoon of oil? Yes, unheard..right? With the technology built into this electric fryer, you’re as close to making deep fried good for you. I’ll confess that I have a love affair with fried foods and my waist line shows… rather than cutting those foods entirely from my diet, I know I can make them a bit healthier. It’s a bit expensive, but it may well be worth the price. Click Here >> Tefal ActiFry FZ700015 Low Fat Electric Fryer for more info.

 

8. Wall Mount Grocery Bag Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel by Simplehuman. If you’re from the Caribbean or have friends from the Caribbean I’d like you to say yes or no (in the comment section below). Do you have or have you seen a bag in their kitchen cupboards with a bunch of other plastic store bags? I recall my mom having one and to date we had one until recently when we now have a mounted container like this one. We Caribbena people love to save plastic bags we get from stores… we probably perfected recycling when it comes to plastic bags (no lie). This attractive and handy wall mounted bag storage unit will bring you into the modern age! So are you shaking your head in approval (my question about collecting bags)? Click Here >> Wall Mount Grocery Bag Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel
by Simplehuma
n for more info.

 

There were a number of other things I wanted to include in this list, but we’ll leave those for next year. I do hope you find this post informative and don’t stick.. you have a few days left before the big morning, so get cracking.

Happy Cooking!

Chris…

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Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker – Gadget Of The Week.

Cuisinart

What seems like a winter that would not end, is finally giving way to some beautiful weather here in Southern Ontario. Today it’s about 32 Celsius, but with the humidity if feels more like 38 Celsius, so this usually means it’s time to break out the trusty old ice cream maker we got a couple years back, for some frozen delights. If you recall the coconut ice cream recipe I shared with you last summer “A Vintage Trinbagonian Coconut Ice Cream Recipe” you’ll know that we’ve got one of those “pail” type ice cream makers, with the small motor on top which moves the container with the liquid, surrounded by chunks of ice. To finally freeze the custard-like liquid inside.

vintage ice cream maker by white mountainNow don’t get me wrong, some would argue that these types of ice cream makers are the best, but it’s not as convenient as some of the more modern ones. My dad would say that the best one for him would be those wooden pail ones, that you had to hand-crank. Like the one in the picture to the left (White Mountain Ice Cream Maker). By the way, if you’re old school like my dad or looking for some exercise, you can click on the picture to buy one. I’m sure many of you would have some good childhood memories of this type of vintage ice cream maker, like I do.

If it’s convenience and versatility you’re looking for, then you may want to get your hands on the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BC that I asked for this Father’s Day! Lets hope someone was listening! Here’s why I made this the gadget of the week for June. Yea, I realize that I should title it gadget of the month.. Oh well!

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BC

Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker

Looks sexy eh! Attractively styled and simple to use, Cuisinart’s ICE-30BC efficiently yields up to 2 quarts of frozen yogurt, sorbet, or soft-serve ice cream in as little as 25 minutes.

Cuisinart  Frozen SorbetThe 9-inch square brushed stainless-steel base houses the heavy-duty motor, bottom cord storage, and the black and chrome on/off dial. The 2-quart capacity freezer bowl has a smooth metallic silver-toned inner cavity and a deep gray hard plastic exterior with an outer diameter of 7.5 inches. Complete assembly of the unit takes only minutes, but fully freezing the cooling liquid within the freeing bowl’s double insulated walls can take from 6 to 28 hours prior to use, depending on your freezer temperature. Thoroughly freezing the canister is the key to successful results. We suggest storing the bowl in your freezer to ensure quick and easy use of your ice cream maker.

Once frozen, the bowl seats perfectly into a cylindrical opening in the base. A gray plastic mixing arm fits into the bowl and a transparent lid locks into place with an easy twist. Once assembled, a simple half turn of the dial starts the motor and the frozen bowl begins to turn. A 3-foot cord conveniently allows flexibility in positioning the base on your table or counter and a 3-inch top opening in the lid serves as a spout for adding your pre-mixed recipe ingredients.

Cuisinart Frozen YogurtThe churning motor “hums” audibly–but not excessively–during use and features an automatic safety shutoff to prevent overheating. The clear lid allows easy viewing and monitoring of the mixing process. Soft-serve mixtures are deliciously ready in minutes and firmer consistency is easily accomplished with a few hours in your freezer. Numerous recipes are included.

I can only imagine making up a batch or two of rum and raisin (my fave) or how about some mango pineapple ice cream this summer. But wait, for you frozen sorbet lovers like Tehya and Indy, you won’t be left out. Yes, this bad boy makes Sorbet and frozen yogurt as well. I’ll just have to find some recipes or make some concoction of my own.

To own one of these Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BC, click on the link below. They’re reasonably priced and comes with a 3 year limited warranty. Convenient, durable, and actually a lot of fun, the Cuisinart’s ICE-30BC churns out  homemade ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt you, your family and friends will enjoy during those beautiful days of summer.

CLICK HERE >> Get your very own Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BC

If you already own one of these ice cream makers, I’d love to get your feedback on it. What you like, dislike and overall performance (if you don’t mind). Leave me a comment below in the area provided. I will do the same once I get mine on Father’s Day morning and have time to put it to use… lets hope they were listening!

Happy Cooking!

Chris….

p.s. This makes a great gift as well!

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Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill – Gadget Of The Week.

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If you live in northern climates as I do, you’ll know excited one gets when winter is at an end and spring showers promises the warmth of summer. Don’t get me wrong, snow and bitter cold will not prevent me from venturing outside to crank up the propane BBQ and get my grilling on. But as far as charcoal goes… that’s a summertime tradition. Especially when doing picnics in the parks and by the beach (well… lake side). If you’re fortunate enough to live in the Caribbean or anywhere where you don’t have to deal with cold winters, power to you!

Nothing beats that lovely smoked flavor you get from cooking over coals and no matter how hard you try, you could never duplicate it on a gas grill. I’ve tried, with packets of wood chips etc, with no real success. Don’t even bother with those liquid smoke crap they sell!

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Introducing The Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill…


Not really designed for the kitchen, but it will work great on your back porch or backyard grilling area. This 13.4-inch grill is for cooking whole fish, steaks for 4, chicken, pork and more in the great outdoors. The compact design is for easy car transport to the picnic and for grilling on small balconies. The enamel-coated steel construction for corrosion- and scratch-resistance and easy, scrub-free cleaning makes keeping the grill looking great super simple. It features a latching lid which makes it easy to pick up the grill and carry with one hand and keeps charcoal contained during transport.

Fyrkat-grill-With-BurgersImagine the impression you’ll make when you start grilling some tasty island style chicken or how about some pork marinated in some wicked Jamaican jerk marinade. Compact, sturdy, roomy for it’s size and available is many striking colors, you’ve got to get one of these Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grills.

Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill Features…

– 13.4-inch grill for cooking whole fish, steaks for 4, jerk chicken, and more in the great outdoors
– Compact design for easy car transport to the picnic and for grilling on small balconies
– Enamel-coated steel construction for corrosion- and scratch-resistance and easy, scrub-free cleaning
– Latching lid makes it easy to pick up the grill and carry with one hand and keeps charcoal contained during transport
– Uses charcoal for true barbecue flavor; measures 15.4 by 15.4 by 11.5 inches; 1-year warranty

To own one of these beautifully designed portable charcoal grills, click here >>>  Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill I’ve used my one countless times and I’m quite pleased by the results I get every time I BBQ.. so too our friends. See if you can guess which color I got!

Happy cooking!

Chris…

p.s. Forget meats for a minute.. imagine the rich taste you get when you roast tomato or eggplant (baigan) over open flames just before you make an extra spicy choka! I bet you could also easily roast a breadfruit on this baby.

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Making Curly Fries Simple – Gadget Of The Week.

Curly Fry Cutter review

The closest I’ve ever come to making curly fries are the ones you get in the frozen section of the grocery store, where you have to stick them in the oven and wait the 25 minutes or so and hope they turn out ok. Like most things that are prepackaged and frozen, they are usually tasteless and even if you follow the directions on the package, they never cook the way you’d expect. In this first edition of “Gadget of The Week” I’d like to share with you, a device that seemed impressive the very first time I laid eyes on it.

Progressive International Curly Fry Cutter.

Curly Fry Cutter

I’m not sure if there are other gadgets designed specifically for making curly fries, but I know if you’re using a basic kitchen knife to try and accomplish this, you’d be out of luck. With the Curly Fry Cutter you simply place your potato or other vegetable inside the Curly Fry Cutter and turn the crank. The threaded rod makes slicing easier, and the Curly Fry Cutter’s closed design keeps fingers safe while minimizing countertop mess and keeping things organized. You can make both slices and continuous spirals with the Progressive International Curly Fry Cutter, perfect for both casual and fancy dining. The Curly Fry Maker has a 3-cup capacity and is top rack dishwasher safe.

Here’s a pic of some sweet potato and regular potato cut using the Progressive International Curly Fry Cutter. All you need now is to add these to your deep fryer and you’ll have fresh cut curly fries which will impress your kids and adults alike. Kids just love these novelty fries and I’m sure you’ll have no problem getting them to eat their lunch or dinner with some juicy strips of steak.

curly fries

Check out this video on how simple it is to use… but first read this customer review:

It really works! I thought, with it being plastic looking, that it would be cheaper quality but it works great :] Curly fries all the way. And it is soo simple to use, just put your peeled potato in [or whatever you choose to curl] and twist the crank at the top, you got yourself some homemade curly fries :] And to wash you can just throw it in the dishwasher, really simple. Also you don’t have to make curly deliciousness, you can switch it to just cut the item too if you’d like. Great item for the price!

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Do leave me your thoughts on this below (in the comment section) especially if you already own one of these curly fries cutter. Should you have an idea for the gadget of the week, contact me with the details of it, but it must be something that stands out and make life easier for us in the kitchen. thanks for your suggestions.