Home and Kitchen – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:15:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Home and Kitchen – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Wirsh 20 Bar Home Barista Plus Espresso Machine review – So easy even I can do it https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/wirsh-20-bar-home-barista-plus-espresso-machine-review-so-easy-even-i-can-do-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/wirsh-20-bar-home-barista-plus-espresso-machine-review-so-easy-even-i-can-do-it/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405501 REVIEW – I love coffee! I take it black. I like cappuccinos, espressos, macchiatos, cold brew, and pretty much every other way you can get it. But, like everything else these days, coffee can get expensive especially if you go to the local coffee bar often to get your fix. So when the Wirsh 20 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/wirsh-20-bar-home-barista-plus-espresso-machine-review-so-easy-even-i-can-do-it/feed/ 0 Gevi nugget ice maker V2.0 review – The ice maker of my dreams https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/gevi-nugget-ice-maker-v2-0-review-the-ice-maker-of-my-dreams/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/gevi-nugget-ice-maker-v2-0-review-the-ice-maker-of-my-dreams/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:26:38 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406322 REVIEW – Did my secret stop on my commute home just get eliminated?! I understand that secrets are not the best policy in relationships, but if my partner was aware of how many times I’ve driven out of my way to get a Route 44-sized cherry limeade (IYKYK) after a really hard day in the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/gevi-nugget-ice-maker-v2-0-review-the-ice-maker-of-my-dreams/feed/ 0 Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/joy-pebble-countertop-ice-maker-review-piles-of-pleasant-pebble-ice-posthaste/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/joy-pebble-countertop-ice-maker-review-piles-of-pleasant-pebble-ice-posthaste/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:06:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406069 REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble  ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/joy-pebble-countertop-ice-maker-review-piles-of-pleasant-pebble-ice-posthaste/feed/ 0 Brita Denali Water Pitcher with Elite Filter review – Tasty water fast https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/05/brita-denali-water-pitcher-with-elite-filter-review-tasty-water-fast/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/05/brita-denali-water-pitcher-with-elite-filter-review-tasty-water-fast/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:30:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400005 REVIEW – We’ve used another brand of pitcher-style water filter for years. We had a large, heavy one and it was aging, so it was PUR coincidence when this Brita pitcher came up for review. Our municipal water is great, so why do I filter anyway? In a word, chlorine. I like drinking water that …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/05/brita-denali-water-pitcher-with-elite-filter-review-tasty-water-fast/feed/ 2 ThermoPro Tempspike II dual wireless meat thermometers review – Now I know my Traeger was lying to me! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/thermopro-tempspike-ii-dual-wireless-meat-thermometers-review-now-i-know-my-traeger-was-lying-to-me/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/thermopro-tempspike-ii-dual-wireless-meat-thermometers-review-now-i-know-my-traeger-was-lying-to-me/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=394536 REVIEW – Summer is officially here in South Texas, and for me and my family, that means BBQ!  I am not talking about tossing some hamburgers on the grill or loading up your kettle grill with charcoal and grilling up a steak.  I am talking about hours of slow-cooking a big chunk of meat into …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/11/thermopro-tempspike-ii-dual-wireless-meat-thermometers-review-now-i-know-my-traeger-was-lying-to-me/feed/ 4 HiCOZY Vacuum Food Sealer review – How much is your food worth? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/25/hicozy-vacuum-food-sealer-review-how-much-is-your-food-worth/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/25/hicozy-vacuum-food-sealer-review-how-much-is-your-food-worth/#comments Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:00:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395722 REVIEW – A few years ago, a friend gave me a FoodSaver vacuum sealer she never used. I barely knew what one was, but accepted it anyway because it is a . . . gadget. I am glad I did. If you aren’t familiar with what a sealer can do, it literally sucks the air …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/25/hicozy-vacuum-food-sealer-review-how-much-is-your-food-worth/feed/ 2 AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/13/aaobosi-24-wine-and-beverage-cooler-review-room-for-so-many-beverages/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/13/aaobosi-24-wine-and-beverage-cooler-review-room-for-so-many-beverages/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:30:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393114 REVIEW – I’ve had a small mini-fridge in my basement office for years, which has been very handy for whatever cool beverage I want while working. Said mini-fridge is pretty cramped and the temperature is unreliable though, and the noise and form factor is not ideal. I hadn’t even considered a higher end beverage cooler, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/13/aaobosi-24-wine-and-beverage-cooler-review-room-for-so-many-beverages/feed/ 0 Ikago coffee mug warmer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/11/ikago-coffee-mug-warmer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/11/ikago-coffee-mug-warmer-review/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:52:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=394660 REVIEW – I love tea. It’s iced tea at night and hot tea every morning. Iced tea is easy because it’s – cold. But I like to drink hot tea when it’s hot (surprise!) so I am constantly going up the stairs to warm my big mug in the microwave… While this lets me get …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/11/ikago-coffee-mug-warmer-review/feed/ 0 Typhur InstaProbe kitchen thermometer review – Way faster than the rest? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/01/typhur-instaprobe-kitchen-thermometer-review-way-faster-than-the-rest/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/01/typhur-instaprobe-kitchen-thermometer-review-way-faster-than-the-rest/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391653 REVIEW – I cook with thermometers all the time because I don’t trust my skills. One day, the sleek Typhur InstaProbe thermometer popped up in my social media feeds. It LOOKS pretty neat but is it good enough to dethrone my reliable Thermoworks Thermapen One? What is it? The Typhur InstaProbe is a battery-operated thermometer …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/01/typhur-instaprobe-kitchen-thermometer-review-way-faster-than-the-rest/feed/ 1 Ca’Lefrot 15 inch 80 Can Beverage Refrigerator review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/26/calefrot-15-inch-80-can-beverage-refrigerator-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/26/calefrot-15-inch-80-can-beverage-refrigerator-review/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390918 REVIEW – When I planned my DIY work for my new home, my own warm and inviting media entertainment area with a full-size bar was near the top of my list. Once I built the bar, I purchased a beverage fridge to occupy the space I designed for that purpose, but its performance left much …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/26/calefrot-15-inch-80-can-beverage-refrigerator-review/feed/ 0 Home and Kitchen - The Gadgeteer nonadult DREO ChefMaker Combi Fryer review – It’s an air fryer with super powers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/24/dreo-chefmaker-combi-fryer-review-its-an-air-fryer-with-super-powers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/24/dreo-chefmaker-combi-fryer-review-its-an-air-fryer-with-super-powers/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 18:20:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=392629 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When I was contacted by DREO to see if I would like to test their ChefMaker Combi Fryer, I had to check the company name again because the DREO I know makes heaters, fans, and air purifiers. But now they also make air fryers so let’s take a look at the DREO …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/24/dreo-chefmaker-combi-fryer-review-its-an-air-fryer-with-super-powers/feed/ 1 Ganiza 5-in-1 Hand Blender review – one package, four appliances https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/ganiza-5-in-1-hand-blender-review-one-package-four-appliances/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/ganiza-5-in-1-hand-blender-review-one-package-four-appliances/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 15:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390385 REVIEW – When it comes to serious blending of ingredients in our kitchen, there’s no doubt that our Blendtec blender is the tool of choice.  There’s no blending task that it can’t handle.  Some recipes, however, don’t really require that kind of power, and it would be handy to have a smaller, hand blender available.  …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/ganiza-5-in-1-hand-blender-review-one-package-four-appliances/feed/ 0 GANIZA food processor review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/ganiza-food-processor-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/ganiza-food-processor-review/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391261 REVIEW – I’ve been looking for a replacement for an ancient Nutribullet blender and a large Ninja blender. When it was offered for review, I was curious if the GANIZA Food Processor could be my new small food processor so I said yes. Let’s check it out. What is it? The GANIZA Food Processor is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/ganiza-food-processor-review/feed/ 0 Bartesian Duet Cocktail Maker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/01/bartesian-duet-cocktail-maker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/01/bartesian-duet-cocktail-maker-review/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 15:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388741 REVIEW – One of the features that I always wanted in my basement was a bar. It took me some time but I eventually built it and have been spending time creating a friendly and cozy atmosphere. I think I succeeded because my wife loves to hang out down there and watch a movie while …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/01/bartesian-duet-cocktail-maker-review/feed/ 0 Home and Kitchen - The Gadgeteer nonadult Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/siyoteam-wireless-meat-thermometer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/siyoteam-wireless-meat-thermometer-review/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:18:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=387278 REVIEW – I’m a pretty good cook but I always use a thermometer to roast meat. Life is way too short to eat overdone meat or to spend a few days wishing for death because the meat was undercooked. When I saw the Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer I had to try it! A leave-in wireless …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/siyoteam-wireless-meat-thermometer-review/feed/ 2 TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace (INF60W-3D) review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/09/turbro-inflame-electric-fireplace-inf50w-3d-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/09/turbro-inflame-electric-fireplace-inf50w-3d-review/#comments Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384921 REVIEW – The main level of my house gets chilly. It has a sunroom that’s beautiful but not terribly insulating, and hard floors that get cold. My husband’s office is in the adjoining living room, and he keeps a space heater under his desk just to make it bearable. When the TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace came …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/09/turbro-inflame-electric-fireplace-inf50w-3d-review/feed/ 1 Home and Kitchen - The Gadgeteer nonadult VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill review – Level up your grilled cheese game https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/01/vevor-commercial-sandwich-panini-press-grill-review-level-up-your-grilled-cheese-game/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/01/vevor-commercial-sandwich-panini-press-grill-review-level-up-your-grilled-cheese-game/#comments Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384856 REVIEW – They say you should never buy groceries when you are hungry. I’m not sure the same when reviewing items, but it didn’t hurt. This time I get to make lunch with the VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill. What is it? This panini press is equipped with a cast iron grill covered in …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/01/vevor-commercial-sandwich-panini-press-grill-review-level-up-your-grilled-cheese-game/feed/ 1 Turbo Trusser review – Mmmmm smoked chicken!!!! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/turbo-trusser-review-mmmmm-smoked-chicken/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/turbo-trusser-review-mmmmm-smoked-chicken/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:17:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384786 REVIEW – Mmmmmmm smoked chicken!  I love to make smoked meats on my pellet grill.  A whole chicken was one of the first things I ever made on it.  It is a cheaper piece of meat compared to brisket, so I figured if I messed it up, it would not cost me as much.  The …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/turbo-trusser-review-mmmmm-smoked-chicken/feed/ 0 AstroAI Mini Fridge 2.0 review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/astroai-mini-fridge-2-0-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/astroai-mini-fridge-2-0-review/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:57:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384607 REVIEW – Since I returned to work after the height of the Covid pandemic, I have spent my days locked in my office working at my computer and attending all meetings virtually. This new way of existing seems to be permanent and in-person meetings and running outside to chat for a few with co-workers seems …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/30/astroai-mini-fridge-2-0-review/feed/ 4 Sylvox 15.6“ Smart Under Cabinet Counter Kitchen TV review – a decent option if you REALLY want an under cabinet smart TV https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/08/sylvox-15-6-smart-under-cabinet-counter-kitchen-tv-review-a-decent-option-if-you-really-want-an-under-cabinet-smart-tv/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/08/sylvox-15-6-smart-under-cabinet-counter-kitchen-tv-review-a-decent-option-if-you-really-want-an-under-cabinet-smart-tv/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=382942 REVIEW – I haven’t seen under cabinet TV’s since my childhood in the 80’s and 90’s, but in many homes this area is a perfect spot for a TV, and with the advent of the smart TV it may just be time for a revival. I’ve personally been using a smart display the last few …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/08/sylvox-15-6-smart-under-cabinet-counter-kitchen-tv-review-a-decent-option-if-you-really-want-an-under-cabinet-smart-tv/feed/ 2 Sylvox 15 6“ Smart Under Cabinet Counter Kitchen TV testing nonadult Emporia Energy Smart Home EV Charger review – Save time and money, charge your EV at home https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/emporia-energy-smart-home-ev-charger-review-save-time-and-money-charge-your-ev-at-home/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/emporia-energy-smart-home-ev-charger-review-save-time-and-money-charge-your-ev-at-home/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=382644 REVIEW – Whether you already own an EV or are considering one in the future, there’s more to it than just the car itself. Charging takes a little more planning and time than just hitting the gas station. The included charger is usually a low speed, lightweight 110v unit that can take up to a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/06/emporia-energy-smart-home-ev-charger-review-save-time-and-money-charge-your-ev-at-home/feed/ 3 BlendJet 2 portable blender review – with an XL jar https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/02/blendjet-2-portable-blender-review-with-an-xl-jar/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/02/blendjet-2-portable-blender-review-with-an-xl-jar/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:03:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381612 REVIEW – My son and co-reviewer, Mason, is on a smoothie kick. I hate to discourage this healthy habit, but our old blender is loud enough to wake the dead (or at least his little brother). When I saw this opportunity to review The BlendJet 2 “next-gen blender” that’s lightweight, cordless, and came with both …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/02/blendjet-2-portable-blender-review-with-an-xl-jar/feed/ 6 SplatterDōm splatter guard review – welcome to the SplatterDōm https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/22/splatterdom-splatter-guard-review-welcome-to-the-splatterdom/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/22/splatterdom-splatter-guard-review-welcome-to-the-splatterdom/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:56:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381681 REVIEW – Cooking is a messy business. Deliciousness usually means splashes and splatters and that leads to tons of cleanup.  If only there was a way to contain all those splatters while still giving you access to the yum in the pan. Welcome to the SplatterDōm! What is it? SplatterDōm is a food-grade silicone lid …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/22/splatterdom-splatter-guard-review-welcome-to-the-splatterdom/feed/ 2 Dash Everyday Stand Mixer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/15/dash-everyday-stand-mixer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/15/dash-everyday-stand-mixer-review/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:21:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381763 REVIEW – Have you seen the Dash mini waffle makers that were very popular a year or two ago? That’s not all Dash makes when it comes to small affordable kitchen gear. Today I am going to show you the Dash Everyday Stand Mixer. Ready, set, mix! What is it? The Dash Everyday Stand Mixer …

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