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Habor Grill Thermometer review

February 23, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Habor Grill Thermometer in use

Stuart MellingHi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC – Utah’s biggest and oldest online food magazine; I’m also a former restaurant …

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Dining Elevated Flatware Rests review

February 1, 2020January 26, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Dining Elevated Flatware Rests

If you’ve got even the slightest OCD bone in your body (I’ve got many) you’ll no doubt wince in agony when sat in a restaurant that merrily places their flatware …

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Review: Cosori Air Fryer

October 20, 2019June 21, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Cosori air frier

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been on the fence about buying an air fryer for some time. I know I ummmed and ahhhed for months. Did I really want …

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Review: Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester Grater

October 20, 2019April 28, 2019 by Stuart Melling

Before I purchased my first microplane grater, I laughed at the very notion; I had a regular old grater for lemons and could chop plenty fine for items like garlic …

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Review: OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer

October 20, 2019August 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer spiralized zucchini noodles

If you’re like me, kitchen storage is a precious commodity; I hate clutter and useless gadgets taking up unnecessary space. Any potential entrant into this hallowed space really has to …

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Barware From Uncommon Green

August 20, 2018April 8, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Uncommon Green Berkeley pint glasses

Want to be the MVP at your next tailgating get together? Look no further than this vivid range of barware from Boston based Uncommon Green that wears city pride on …

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  1. Stuart Melling on Review: Great Value BBQ Pork Rib SandwichesJune 21, 2022

    Quite correct Dan, now fixed, thanks!

  2. Dan on Review: Great Value BBQ Pork Rib SandwichesJune 21, 2022

    I'm sure you meant microwave, unless a nivrowave is a new appliance I haven't heard of...

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    These burnt ends were a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!$ I had a taste at Costco and loved it. I purchased…

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    I'm not sure I'd advise on skillet cooking, they're a little on the thicker side, so I am not sure…

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    I tried this and it was one of the most disgusting things I have ever tasted. Stomach turningly sweet but…

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