Buy Metalware/Nesco TR-2 Add-A-Trays for Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator

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Only four of these Nesco American Harvest Trays came with my Nesco FD1020 Gardenmaster Dehydrator. I was only able to make 1.5 pounds of beef jerky strips with four trays. Since my dehydrator can dry 20 trays of food, I knew I had to buy more. If you only need two of these, by all means get it from Amazon. However, if you need a dozen to increase your dehydrator's capacity (like I did when I first bought my FD1020), check out Sears online. You can get a 12-pack for under ninety dollars. That's about seven dollars and fifty cents each tray. You'll be a lot happier with your dehydrator's capacity!

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May 14, 2013

Pros:

It Fits.

The color matches.

Cons:

Has only 80 ribs instead of 144 (like the original); this makes the screen noticeably flimsier, and will allow small pieces of food to fall through.

With the original screen, the biggest end of the opening is about 5 mm wide; with the Add-A-Tray, that gap is more than doubled, to 11 mm (enough to get a fingertip through).

I thought the price was already too high, but in the 10 days since I ordered it, the price has gone up another five and a half percent.

The center ring is different; it allows the screens to deflect more (if you were to drop the lid on them or something)--just another chance to break.

Why was it necessary to redesign them to save 5¢ worth of plastic? Why can't they simply sell ones identical to the original (which is what you would expect to get)?

I'm not sending it back, but I'm glad I didn't buy ten. I'm a little reluctant to give it two stars instead of one because I know things are going to fall through the larger openings.

October 19, 2013 update:

Increased rating from 2 stars to 3 because it's been working OK.

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It will work in the 1020 but it is not the correct tray to match the origionals. It does not have the locking tangs in the outside rim to lock tray in place the the center is half th height of the origional and does not match the serated edges on the 1020 OEM trays. It may be perfect for the 1010 and 1018 but I am not familiar with thiose units but it is not the correct unit for the FD-1020

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Could fit a better with the older version trays, but it works. Less mesh work, which while allows for quicker drying, is more flexible and will get 'unlevel'. But works fine.

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We ordered two new trays and screens. The new trays are terrible compared to the originals that came with our FD-1000. The new trays are not as strong and feel like they will break very easily. They no longer have the tall center post, strong ribs and have fewer ribs.

We called NESCO and they said this is their new design. The old design is no longer available. We are very dissatisfied with the new design.

Review of Sportsman SM07492 Meat Tenderizer/Cuber

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A nice solid kitchen tool. Works well, but the design limits the thickness and width of the meat that can be processed. Also, a larger capacity clamp to hold it to the countertop would be a welcome improvement.

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I was really surprized at how it could tenderize my Eye of Round for Chicken Fried Steak. I'm quite impressed.

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This meat tenderizer works greats comes with metal gears . Don't slip like the ones with nylon gears. The meat actually melts in your mouth.

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This tenderizer worked great. I wondered because my steaks were cut a little larger then what the directions said it could handle but it went through just great and you could cut it with a fork when it was cooked.

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I eargerly opened and immediately had a sinking feeling, no instructions, no parts list.

I had a slice of steak ready[aproximatelt 1/8 inch thick.] when it got into the teeth ,it stopped ,as

the thickness of meat made the gears spread and not mesh. Useless. cost more to return than toss.

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This product shouldn't honestly have ZERO stars. It is a piece of crap plastic that does not make stuffed burgers. No matter how much pam you spray, no matter what you do, beef will get stuck inside it and you will have to dig it out. Once you finally get somewhat the shape of the top, you're supposed to make another one. Then there is a sealer on the other side but I promise you, does not work. You can't even get a decent square burger out of it. This was a waste of money. Don't buy!

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DON'T Spray with Vegetable Oil, it didn't work. Burger gets Stuck. I tried wax paper on top and bottom, the burger didn't stick, but the paper didn't give enough and the "Stuff" side impression was too Shallow.

What worked:

I laid down wax paper.

I made 4 oz meatball, using a kitchen scale.

I laid a sheet of Glad wrap over the meatball and pressed "Stuff" side down.

Hold the Glad wrap , peeled off the press, leaving a burger well, with some extra burger edges.

After adding cheese and onions on one side, topped with a second "Stuff" side, covered again with Glad wrap and used the "Seal". There was some extra Burger edges than I smooshed into the burger sides with a table knife.

Cooking took longer than a regular burger, I used indirect heat and verified it was done with a thermometer. A few Burgers leaked out some cheese, but it was delicious!

I look forward to more stuffing experiments.

There are two pieces in the box, one piece is the two-sided stuffed burger press and one piece has a round burger press on one side and a small square, perfect for sliders on the other. Use the Glad Wrap for those presses also.

I like that it's made in USA. Nordic Ware should have really included some better use instructions. I went to the web site and it was not helpful.

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Makes a really thick stuffed burger. Makes OK sized patties (just hard to get them out once made). Overall, its just fine!

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Haven't used it yet, so hard to say what is good or not about the product. Not much else I can say.

Buy Nordic Ware Specialty Bakeware Pan

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Many of the comments refer to issues removing cakes from the pan. If you use Baker's Joy or Pam for Baking spray you will have NO problem. Place the pan on the open dishwasher door and spray away... you will have no mess to clean up either. i have many shaped pans including this one and the secret to easy removal and clean up is the spray.

Also, many of you are using cake mixes as the box instructs. these pans work best with a denser cake such as a bundt or pound cake recipe. there are many recipes/books for modifying mixes into such cakes, or you can start from scratch. see

when you put the batter into the pan you also need to tap the pan on the counter or run a toothpick through the batter to remove the air bubbles that get trapped at the bottom of the mold, hence distorting the shapes.

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I'll admit I like tiny things and when I saw this pan, I just had to think of an excuse to try it. It took a while, but when I needed something quick and easy for our school bake sale, inspiration struck! I bought a cake mix and made two panfuls of teensy-tiny cakes in about an hour. Given that it only takes about 15 minutes for the little cakes to bake, about the only "baked" treat I could have made faster is Rice Krispy treats.

WIth the first panful, I just sprayed the pan with canola oil. I ended up overfilling the pan a bit, but I was able to slice the tops off neatly with a bread knife before I turned the cakes out onto a cooling rack. The patterns weren't quite as distinct as I would have liked, but once sprinkled with powdered sugar, it was pretty easy to tell them apart. I did overfill the pan a bit, so to get nice, even cakes I sliced the tops off before turning the cakes out onto a cooling rack.

For my second panful, I used a pastry brush and then floured the pans. I was a little sloppyI didn't wash the pan after the first use (but just brushed out the crumbs instead) and I probably didn't do a good job getting into every nook and cranny. When I turned the cakes out, about 1/2 of them stuck in the pan. Rigorous shaking got all but four out, but I had to use a toothpick to pry out the last four and one of them did not survive the process. However, the ones I got out had MUCH crisper detail and were really lovely without any embellishment at all.

I'll need to experiment a bit more to find the perfect grease/flour technique to preserve the details and get the cakes to release. All in all, though, I'm pleased and I expect that this pan will make lots more teensy-tiny cakes for bake sales and little girl tea parties.

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This is a fantastic pan, that with the right method makes perfect little cakes and truffles.

The Nordic Ware website has amazing tips, and if you follow the instructions, it works. Baker's joy or shortening and super fine flour gives you the detail you should have with this pan.

The reviewer with the thicker batter idea is correct, and I would never use an "ez-make-insta-batter" with this gorgeous pan, the nasty additions they put in it may gum up your pan (lecithin, fats).

Worth the extra mile!

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I like the idea of this bundt pan. I made 3 batches of chocolate truffles on it. The recipe that comes with the pan is awesome. HOWEVER, I have yet to figure out how to get the chocolates out easily. The first time, I used a non-stick spray (not vegetable oil). I thought that might be my problem because the company recommends vegetable oil. On the next two batches, I poured vegetable oil in the little holes and spread it around using a pastry brush. Again, I had to fight to get the chocolates out. I kid you not -my husband pounded on the pan with a big rubber mallet to get the chocolates to come out! I must be doing something wrong. I will call customer service tomorrow -but if there is a trick to this, they should have told you on the instructions on how to make the truffles! Other than that, the chocolates turned out beautifully and I will use this pan again, even if I have to call my husband to help me out with his rubber mallet!

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okay. there is a secret to using this pan. cake batter doesnt work. all of my little shapes got stuck. but i used gingerbread batter and they came out beautifully (with the help of a greased pan of course). so the secret is to use a thicker batter. muffin and bread batter anyway.

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I was very pleased with my new devilled egg dish when it arrived yesterday! Now I want more matching pieces!

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What a beautiful oval dish for either deviled eggs, or even Easter eggs. I love the detail of the flitting butterflies, as well as the spring bouquet in the center. It makes a nice center piece along with some flowers for an Easter, Spring or Summer brunch.

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I have waited more than 20 years for the deviled egg dish the Easter Bunny designed himself for a family celebration, and I finally found it! Pretty and delicate spring flowers adorn his creation and everyone from three to ninety three will adore this one. Only complaint: could have held more egg halves at a time. Worth the wait.

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The pan cooks well and nicely made. No flaws. Must keep maintaining it to keep the seasoning in-tack.

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Ordered the 12 inch on Amazon and ended up buying the Lodge Logic at a local store. This one has an uneven finish, was not actually 12 inches (don't know about 10 1/2 inch) and has a logo on the bottom which means it is not flat. Overall it's okay, but not the best.

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We received this saucier as a wedding gift from a friend, and she really knew what she was doing when she bought this pan! The heat distribution on this thing is incredible, so you don't get the typical "hot" and "cold" spots as you would with cheaper cookware. The weight is substantial, but not too much even for a petite person such as me to handle, lift, or hand wash. The little vent hole in the lid is a nice touch, and the colors (we have flame) will really brighten things up around your kitchen. It is well worth the money to purchase this pan, especially since it has a 101 year warranty.

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Beautiful pan, a joy to cook with(I use it every day).

Solid and sturdy, but not too heavy to lift with one hand.

Great for sauces. stews and soups.

Goes from stovetop to oven to table. the knob on the lid is happy up to 400 degrees, but I usually put a piece of foil over it if it needs to be covered.

Cleans up easily. Best to wash it by hand and towel dry thoroughly. (per instructions).

I have found it best to use butter rather than oil when sauteeing meat. The first time I used it was for scratch made marinara sauce and I used a dab of butter to sautee bacon( fat cut off) and it worked perfectly, no sticking at all.

The second time I used oil to sautee the bacon and it started sticking a little. After scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to unstick the bacon, I added a dab of butter and no more sticking!

Since butter rather than oil is most commonly used in traditional french cooking, I'm assuming the pans are designed to work best with butter? You only need a dab of butter so it's not really a health issue. Now I know why my mother( who was half french) always insisted on using butter rather than oil in her Le Creuset pans! After 40 plus years of daily use, my mother's Le Creuset pans are finally due for retirement(Boo hoo!) $200 is a lot of money for a pan, but if you can get 40 years of use out of them, it's well worth it.

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I have a few other Le Creuset stoneware dishes that I love. I ordered this one for Thanksgiving. It is a good size, baked well, and cleaned up easily in the dishwasher. I'll probably order another one before Easter.

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I cannot believe some people wrote negative reviews because they couldn't figure out how to simply put the cover on. Oh my, it's the easiest, quickset cover to attach of all the processors I've owned or used. I won't even bother to explain the process because there isn't any.

The KitchenAide processor is well built and nicely designed. The slicing blade dials to create the thickness of the cut... how cool is that? And, there are two shredding sizes perfect! If you want to emulsify something (mayo) by adding a liquid slowly, there is a convenient tiny hole in the bottom of the 'food pusher'. The stainless blade quality and heft is second to none. If you own a KitchenAide stand mixer, you know what I'm talking about it's the gold standard for consumer mixers. This processor is built just as well.

The panel buttons (off/low/high/pulse) are flush with the unit so there is no place for food or junk to get stuck it's an easy wipe to clean thoroughly.

You will NOT be dissappointed in this unit. Please totally disregard the negative reviews unless you cannot screw a cover on a jar.

The 7 cup size is perfect for a family of four. Get the 9 or 13 if you do alot of processing or canning.

Oh, the 7 and 9 cup units (bases/motor) are identical except for the bowl size. Both bowls fit interchangeably so just order the bigger bowl/blades and you'll have one processor that can handle smaller and larger jobs.

Enjoy!

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I just wanted to add a positive review here agreeing with the others that the processor works perfectly once you get the lid on properly. It can be twisted on at several spots, but you have to line up the part that protrudes slightly from the rim/lip with the handle. As a left-handed person, I was lining it up so that the handle was on the left, and it would not start. Once I lined it up as a "righty" everything worked just fine.

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A lot of reviews report this unit as dead out of the box, and I had the same experience myself. The problem turns out to be that the lid can latch securely in either of two positions, but only one of these engages the safety interlock that prevents the machine from running with no lid. The feed tube must be at the FRONT of the unit with the lid latched. If the tube ends up off to the side, you will get the same satisfying "click" as the lid latches into place (the wrong place), but the unit won't run.

There is nothing about this in the instruction manual; I found this information at the Bed Bath & Beyond web site.

Once running, I found the performance satisfactory. This is my first food processor so I have no basis for comparison; it seems okay so far. I gave it a one star rating because the combined negligence of the designers and manual writers nearly cost me a return trip to the store to return a seemingly defective unit.

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I would bet that the 2 reviewers that gave this a low rating ran into the same problem that I did which was paying attention to how the lid goes on. Yes, it does matter, and if it is not on correctly, it will not turn on. The base and lid both have to be on in a specific orientation. Works great.

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I think the instructions need to be changed for attaching the lid.

Align the lid so that the tube is towards the front and slightly off-center to the left. Then rotate to the right to click into place. This actually activates a switch in the handle of the bowl that feeds down to the base unit. If this switch is not activated properly (ie. the lid is not on properly), it will seem like your unit is completely dead.

Nice unit, solid build. I'm looking forward to lots of use.

Review of Healthy Legend 11.2" Saute Pan with Non-stick German Weilburger

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I love this pan. It works on my Max Burton inductive cooktop in my RV too. I love it's glass lid that I can see the food. All in all, it is a good alternative to the toxic and cancer causing Teflon coatings out there and the stainless steel which has some nickel and maybe bad for health too.

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At first I was shocked by the depth and size of this pan and was not sure I like it. It looks much different from many pans I have used before. After I started using it, I love it. It is easy to clean and it can take high heat I like to use and cooks fast. The more I use it, the more I love it. I use it to cook food, to reheat food, it is truly versatile and light compared to other pans of the same size.

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Nice to have a safe non-stick pan! It is very non-stick! Cleans out so well! Glass lid is nice to see how cooking is going. Works great for deep frying, too! Food comes out crisp. Also heats evenly and holds heat well!

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Very good quality product. I'll recomend to every one. It is working with high flame and nothing happend with surfase.

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My first pan had a thinner than expected lining with a defective dimpple/damage on the ceramic. The company replaced the pan rather than a refund but I must say that their 8'" pan is of much better quality. I was glad to get it replace but I would have wanted a thicker coating of ceramic on the pan.

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I like the flat heavy base of this skillet. It seems to work well with the flat glass top electric stove that I have. Round bottomed skillets don't heat as evenly as this flat bottomed skillet. Clean up is a breeze.

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I wanted to find a skillet that was not cheap and peeling with the non-stick surface fast AND stainless steel [since I don't use aluminum]

This is the "IT" skillet for eggs. The ceramic finish releases easily.

Don't turn the temperature up to high to cook eggs and a tip I read long ago ---use a drop or two of Tabasco to make the eggs hold together betterplus, any other seasonings---then, wash easily and use again the next A.M.

Great invention by the Germans once again!

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Light and slippery! I love the stainless and ceramic combination. So many ceramic pans are aluminum. Trying to detox from aluminum, so this was a great find. I have a few others in different sizes. Highly recommend!

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I bought it because the description said it was made in Germany (and for the price it should have been!), but it is made in China. It is heavier than most department store skillets (that should be a good thing). The third time I used this skillet a brownish area started to appear on the non-stick surface -it wouldn't come off with normal scrubbing, and it grew each time I used the skillet. I finally quit using it. Can't say I'd recommend this item even at a much reduced price.

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This pan is the answer to the non-stick peel off in your food dilemma. It heats evenly, cooks without sticking, browns food nicely, and just about cleans itself with soap and water!

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This au gratin pan is my first love in the kitchen I never in my wildest dreams thought a pan would cook up everything so beautifully. I have made countless dishes in this little bugger and they all come out tasting and looking fantastic. Don't get me wrong; I have the glass Pyrex casserole dishes and they are very serviceable, affordable, and utilitarian. But they pale in comparison to this baby, and I am not talking about the Glam Factor that copper exudes (although just about anyone will tell you they are the purtiest thangs in the whole county!). The heat conductivity that copper pans (and Mauviel in particular) possess is beyond comparison and makes these pans superior. These babies are a joy to cook with and I look forward to adding more pieces. My dream trip is to fly to France and visit the factory; that's my kind of souvenir!

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I recently purchased a smaller version of this pan and made my choice because this one is manufactured in Thailand and the others were all from China. Anyway, this is a great saute pan. The bottom is heavy and heats evenly, and the nonstick surface seems very durable. I am now ordering the larger one.

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This is an outstanding pan in quality, function and appearance. It is an excellent value and about half the price of other big name utensils. It is a heavy pan that heats evenly. The non-stick surface works very well with a handle that has an easy grip design and it keeps cool too.

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But still an excellent pan with a good weight to it. Works beautifully for omelets and quick sautéing for one or two people.

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This is an amazing skillet! It is the perfect size, cooks evenly and works perfectly for sautéing veggies or pan frying a steak with no oil needed!! It cleans up beautifully and is ready to use again and again. Be sure to use plastic utensils with this pan, it can scratch easily with metal utensils.

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Fast delivery. Product as described. Pan has more weight than I expected. Pan has good balance. What else can I say.