Rediscovering the Rewards of Cooking From Scratch Nov 22, 2008
Based on a September 2007 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the American Culinary Federation when asked about refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, electric mixers, blenders, food processors, kitchen gadgets and toasters. Everything Crackers FLAT BEATER PASTA ROLLER -- Preheat oven to 425F (220C) -- 2 large baking sheets, lined with... (PR Newswire)
Golf & grilling: Cooks design own course Sep 17, 2008
Welcome to the Viking Classic at Annandale Golf Club, where the aroma on the driving range can put a loop in the backswing of a distracted PGA Tour professional, where Footjoy and Ping and Titleist share the bill with double ovens, eight-burner cooktops and the fog of marinated meats giving it up for the common good. Golf's great, but it doesn't taste as good as smoked tenderloins and sausages. (The Clarion-Ledger)
IBC 2008: Rohde & Schwarz Enhances Broadcasting Efficiency Aug 26, 2008
Diva Induction cooktops deliver 20,000 BTU's, more power than conventional gas or electric cooktops, using 25% less energy and remaining cool to the touch. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Kitchen Design Trends Aug 23, 2008
Designers identified modular refrigeration, along with induction cooktops and speed-cooking ovens as one of the most exciting kitchen technologies. "Modular refrigeration like the Thermador Freedom Collection is gaining popularity because it provides designers and their clients greater flexibility," says Michael Traub, president and CEO of Thermador. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
LG Electronics Showcases smART Technology for Holiday Season Aug 1, 2008
-- Built-in Ovens and Cooktops: In time for the busy holiday entertaining season, LG will offer new built-in single and double wall ovens along with radiant and induction cooktops, bringing LG's unique styling to an entirely new industry segment. From the intuitive, menu-driven touch screen control panel in the wall ovens to the smooth touch screen controls of the cooktops, LG is offering the latest in cooking technology literally right to consumers' fingertips. (PR Newswire)
WPB affordable housing project hits brick wall Jul 6, 2008
The buildings in MerryPlace are brand new, with hurricane-impact windows and "green" features including top-grade insulation, gas cooktops and full-size Energy Star appliances. The living room floors will be wood, and amenities, now almost complete, include a community center, playground and picnic tables. (The Palm Beach Post)
Island Innovations: Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space Jul 2, 2008
But cooktops aren't the only island innovations ... Installing cooktops brings countertop burners within easy reach, while also creating room for amenities below, such as additional storage - or even warming drawers. (Pekin Times, IL)
How should I cook? Jul 2, 2008
They produce less than half the emissions of electric cooktops, says the manual at yourhome ... Electric induction cooktops are up to 50 per cent more efficient than regular electric hotplates and are said to have the instant controllability of gas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Efficiency a concern in buying cooktop May 2, 2008
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Home builders now offer more customization Apr 15, 2008
"Opulence is high on buyers' wish lists: tile covering the bathroom walls, floor and ceiling; showers with special heads with multiple jets; bathtubs transformed into spas; kitchens with commercial-grade appliances such as warming drawers, double ovens and cooktops with five or six burners.". Kayc Carper, Crescent Communities' sales manager at Sugarloaf Country Club and The River Club. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Dacor Gets Cooking as Official Kitchen Appliance Provider at Westgate City Center Apr 14, 2008
The company has introduced many industry firsts including an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convection(TM) self-cleaning oven, an outdoor grill with built-in halogen lights, and the world's only 30" dishwasher. Based in Diamond Bar, Calif., Dacor offers a complete line of luxury consumer appliances that includes ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, warming ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, ventilation hoods, built-in coffee systems, refrigerators, beverage centers, wine stewards and... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
What to know when shopping for kitchen appliances Apr 12, 2008
Dual-fuel ranges ($1,400-$10,000 or more) pair gas cooktops with electric ovens. Five things to look for. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Consumer Reports: Changes cooking in the kitchen Apr 7, 2008
Sleek build-ins Why they re hot: Cooktops and wall ovens look seamless and clean ... According to ShopSmart magazine, slide-in ranges have a classy built-in look, but are less expensive than built-in cooktops and wall ovens. (Montana Standard, MT)
Home improvements on the cheap Apr 1, 2008
He has hundreds of ranges, cooktops, wine fridges, vent hoods, and warming drawers that have been donated by homeowners or dealers. Donors get a tax write-off, and you get a deep discount on the resale. (CNN -- Money / Personal Finance)
Tossing out toxics Mar 15, 2008
The business accepts a variety of products, including dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators, range hoods, warming drawers, cooktops and ranges. It's important that these products are properly disposed of, she says. (Fresno Bee)
Buckhead condo will have individual gas meters Mar 1, 2008
That building, scheduled to break ground this year and open in 2011, will have 363 homes with gas cooktops. Approximately 50 units will also have fireplaces. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's never too late to send thank you cards Jan 31, 2008
Induction cooktops can achieve extremely high temperatures in a very short amount of time; during cooking, heat adjustments are almost instantaneous and quite precise ... Induction cooktops tend to be more expensive than gas and electric units, starting around $1,500 for a four-burner range ... If you previously cooked with gas, you may need to rewire your kitchen to accommodate the 240 volts needed for most induction cooktops. (Boston Globe)
Choice selection Jan 31, 2008
Model kitchens furnished with a wide variety of ovens, cooktops, warming drawers, built-in espresso machines, wine storage units and refrigerators, occupy most of the showroom. Pages: 1. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Kitchen cleaning tips Jan 4, 2008
Wash glass cooktops with a cleaning pad designed for nonstick pans. Gently scrape away caked-on food with a razor blade. (Boston Globe)
As upscale home complexes add great chefs, more buyers are biting Dec 20, 2007
Residents can call ahead to have their apartments stocked with wine, and every kitchen is equipped with warming drawers, Sub-Zero refrigerators and Wolf cooktops. Or, if residents prefer, they can leave the cooking to Danko. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New restaurant complex in Fort Point area puts top-of-the-line equipment to use Nov 19, 2007
The heart of the finishing kitchens is a Molteni cooking suite, an island that contains refrigerated drawers, cooktops including "plancha" griddles, and space for the kitchen staff to work together in assembling Lynch's culinary inventions. "It's a holistic approach," said Feldman. (Boston Globe)
Consumer Reports Names Their All-Star Appliances Nov 6, 2007
"Choosing a reliable brand will boost a consumer's odds of getting a reliable model and in the end often save consumers money." Below are the other most common buying mistakes and select Ratings for appliances, gas grills, and vacuums -- and some smart moves that will help consumers avoid the "gotchas" before getting to the store: RANGES, COOKTOPS, OVENS Putting "pro" over performance: Consumer Reports tests continue to show that $4,000-plus professional-style ranges perform no better than... (PR Newswire)
Hood ornaments: Neglected kitchen staple comes in range of options Sep 21, 2007
Stephen Pile, director of sales and marketing for Siemens Appliances, says once the hoods hit the market in 2008, customers should mount them over induction and radiant electric cooktops only. The multimedia hood will cost about $3,499. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chef competition will take place at Pittston festival Aug 15, 2007
n Chefs will work from four-burner KitchenAid cooktops outfitted with KitchenAid appliances and cookware. They bring their own knives and tool sets. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Brand new kitchen Jul 31, 2007
Besides the traditional gas or electric issue, range options include: halogen or smooth-top cooktops, double and/or convection ovens, trash compactors, microwaves, range hoods and down-draft vents. Demolition. (iAfrica.com)
Private Jets Push Limit on Luxury Thanks to FAA Jul 25, 2007
The FAA proposal covers many of the design and safety issues that come up repeatedly, and areas where there now are no rules, such as for cooktops and advanced electronics ... The current interior safety rules didn't ``envision'' cooktops, the agency said. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Some appliances too high-tech for popular consumption Jul 18, 2007
On the plus side, Markovich said, are induction cooktops, which, though pricey, do what they say and, because they concentrate the heat, are extremely fast ... And though induction cooktops require a magnetic pan, "once they are more like $800 instead of $2,000, they'll take off.". (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Sink choices may bowl you over Jun 26, 2007
Some manufacturers have developed sinks that do double duty as cooktops, such as Kohler's PRO CookSink. Stainless-steel under-mount sinks are popular, said Vicki Paul, an interior designer at the Kitchen Guild in Fairfax, Va. (AZCentral -- Home)
Olympia, Wash.: Sales down, but last year was hard to top Jun 19, 2007
75 million Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 7 Size: 10,646 square feet Features: Six fireplaces; skylights; sunroom; butler's pantry; kitchen has two ovens and two cooktops; nursery; library; greenhouse; theater room; elevator access to all three levels; swimming pool; recreation room with full kitchen; covered barbecue area. Median-price home. (USA Today -- Money)
Cooktops, party hats recalled Jun 8, 2007
About 2,000 Thermador brand ceramic cooktops, manufactured by BSH Home Appliances Corp., because the cooktop can turn on by itself when switched off. This poses a fire hazard. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
More than a mere bowl: A seemingly simple kitchen element has an almost endless amount of options May 18, 2007
Some manufacturers have even developed sinks that do double duty as cooktops, such as Kohler s Pro CookSink. Stainless steel undermount sinks are popular, said Vicki Paul, an interior designer at the Kitchen Guild in Fairfax. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Smart Ideas At Sydney Home Show May 12, 2007
Sporting a European look and feel, the new cooking range includes gas and ceramic cooktops, (with the former manufactured by Samsung, and the latter sourced from France) as well as ovens and a microwave. Look out for some slick designs from Omega Smeg, which has a new line of retro styled fridges, as well as a smart dishwasher which breaks away from the traditional size and design, to give you an alternative option for installing it in your. (Smart House)
The Big Island on a small budget May 9, 2007
So be sure to ask about the smoking policy; linens and maid service; size and number of beds; the presence or absence of TVs, VCRs, phones, ceiling fans, dishwashers, microwaves, cooktops, ovens, toasters, blenders and washer/dryers; beach accessories like snorkel gear, boogie boards and inflatable rafts; outdoor grills; nearest swimming pool; and whether guests have golf or tennis privileges. And, a cultural note: When Hawaiians enter a home, they leave their shoes at the door. (Chicago Tribune)
ConsumerMan: Dont overlook appliance reliability Apr 25, 2007
Picture-tube television sets, digital cameras, electric cooktops, and electric ranges tend to be trouble-free during their first three to four years in service ... The survey finds that 33 percent of Viking gas ranges and at least 15 percent of Viking, Thermador and Dacor gas cooktops have been repaired or have had an un-repairable problem during the last few years. (MSNBC -- Business)
Elegance and Tuscany warmth Apr 12, 2007
There is a down draft burner and grill and cooktops all facing the kitchen. Returning to the entryway and looking left, the less formal living room beckons. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Latest Home Appliances Easier to Clean Mar 30, 2007
People don t want to clean, Gutherlet says, so products like ceramic cooktops are increasingly popular, and he predicts induction cooking where heat is generated in the pan not in the stove will be the next big things. You have a cooktop that you can put your hand on after two or three minutes. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Sealing is critical to protecting granite countertops from discoloration Mar 16, 2007
It's a very good idea to apply a sealer to areas where faucets, sinks and cooktops will be installed on or under the granite. Faucets, cooktops and overmount sinks hide small areas of granite that still can be attacked by liquids that might seep under a seal. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kitchen's newer shade of cool: Drama and image take center stage in these still-practical rooms Mar 16, 2007
Sinks and cooktops are concealed beneath sliding steel. Trash compactors and other practical-but-not-pretty elements are hidden in niches behind floor-to-ceiling paneled doors. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Spring clean appliances Mar 14, 2007
On glass cooktops, use only cleaners recommended by the manufacturer. Never use abrasive cloths or cleansers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Need it or not, here it comes Mar 11, 2007
" For example, Broan-Nutone is out with preassembled backsplashes in popular sizes that hang over ranges, cooktops and bars without adhesives and grout -- a new world of possibility for the apartment dweller or chameleon homeowner who just has to do something about that kitchen, right now. Another clever company, Inventures Products, is marketing battery-operated wall sconces (pictured above and at right; available at ) that hang on the wall by a nail, with no messy cords or electrician visits.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pot filler faucet shouldn't be a challenge to install - and it may save your back Mar 9, 2007
Look at the monster cooktops, ranges, ovens and refrigerators now seemingly commonplace in modern home kitchens. Even my own kitchen has a six-burner cooktop. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Charity Auction Lets Breast Cancer Survivors 'Cook For The Cure' In Tuscany Feb 15, 2007
Based on a September 2005 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals when asked about refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, electric mixers, blenders, food processors and toasters. SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation. (PR Newswire)
Kitchen's newer shade of cool Feb 15, 2007
Cooktops and trash compactors may be hidden from view ... Sinks and cooktops are concealed beneath sliding steel. (Los Angeles Times)
Ceramic tile offers a wide range of options for your kitchen backsplash Feb 9, 2007
To avoid this problem, always install glazed tile near sinks and cooktops. Glazed tile has a thin coating of glass on the surface, allowing food and grease to be washed away easily and completely. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Your Desk Will Be Able to Charge Mobile Devices Jan 21, 2007
I think those with one are advised to keep their distance from induction cooktops and any place where a strong magnetic field is present. (1 Hidden) By on 1/20/07, Rating: 2 By on 1/20/2007 11:54:06 AM , Rating: 2 Imagine a mouse pad that keeps your cordless mouse topped up at all times. (DailyTech)
With fried rice, options abound Jan 11, 2007
Movies Restaurants Food Calendar Music Theater/Arts TV Books Celebrity news Games. (john tlumacki/globe staff). (Boston Globe)
