24 of 25 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent nutritional information and tasty recipes., December 5, 1998 By A Customer
I found this book an excellent information source for nutritional information on fruit and vegetable juices. It is well organized and indexed by primary fruit and vegetable and contains a section on spicy elements such as ginger root and garlic which can be used to add zest to the juice. Rather than a purely medicinal type book, it has recipes and illustrations for some really tasty treats. My favorite is a carrot parsnip combination with a little parsley ad lib. I use this book every day and recommend it to anyone who wants good health with good taste. Get your Juicing Health Julie Stafford Now!
Best Review on Ultimate Juicing Delicious Vegetable Combinations  Like a lot of people, I love juicing, but I've been through too many juice books that place juicing alongside acupuncture, healing crystals and tarot cards as if drinking juice was going to bring me to a higher spirtual level. Look, if that works for you, more power to you, but what I want out of a juice book is two things - great recipes and some fun. This book has both. The recipes are outstanding - you'll find some drinks in here that at first glance seem a little strange, maybe even disturbing, but give them a try and you'll never go back to just fresh squeezed orange juice. The other thing a like about this book is the humor - it seems like every recipe title is a play on words or pun, I think this book could sell equally well in the humor section! I can't decide what is more refreshing - the recipes or the book! Get your Ultimate Juicing Delicious Vegetable Combinations Now!
Best Review on Cuisinart CCJ 100 Citrus Pro Juicer  The Cuisinart CCJ-100 Juicer is a great product. Recently, I thought I would like to try making freshly squeezed juiced. I did a lot of research on the internet and was surprised to find a lot of different juicers. What also surprised me was the wide range in prices. Because I wasn't sure that I would taking the time to make my own juice each morning (i.e. I thought it could turn out to be a pain), I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Thus, I bought the Cuisinart for $30 at my grocery store.
I was a bit leery before I made my purchase because of all the negative reviews of the CCJ-100 on this site (and the fact that the "demo" video doesn't actually show the device in operation -- strange). But I figured $30 wasn't much compared to the $90-100 that other juicers (e.g. Waring) cost.
I've been pleasantly surprised. It is simple. It has only 4 parts, 3 of which you can rinse off and put in the dishwasher (the stainless steel base is the fourth part and really doesn't need cleaning except to occasionally wipe off a finger print). The instructions are simple (about 2 columns of text). It is quiet. And it works fine. 2 oranges (i.e. 4 halves) produces about 1 cup of juice. You cut your fruit in half, plug the juicer in, and press the halves down on the "juicing cone." The cone spins and reams out the juice. When you are done with your fruit, you put the clear top on, press down on it and the device extracts the last bit of juice from the rind that is caught in the juicing cone. It's a nice feature.
I have had no problems with the juicer slipping. I use one hand to press the fruit. Three rubber feet on the bottom of the unit hold it steady on my glass cutting board or granite countertop. The spout length is fine. I can put a measuring cup or juice glass below it. The spout can put put into a horizontal position to prevent dripping on your counter when you remove the glass.
This product has been a pleasant surprise, especially since I spent only $30 on it. I can't imagine what the extra money would give me in the way of performance.
I will see how long the product lasts. It's construction seems fine. It comes with a 3 year warranty. That's longer than you get for most products, including expensive ones (e.g. a laptop computer).
I recommend this product, especially if you just want to start out trying to make fresh OJ or grapefruit juice. I imagine it would work fine on lemons and limes as well. Get your Cuisinart CCJ 100 Citrus Pro Juicer Now!
Read First Before Buy Jack Lalanne PJP Stainless Steel Electric  First, I have to say I'm so confused by the bad reviews for this product claiming one cannot juice leafy greens or wheatgrass. I juice four full glasses of juice for myself and my family, two times a day - I use kale, red shard, parsley, cilantro, and beet tops. As long as you roll the greens into a cylindrical shape and feed it patiently, it does a wonderful job. If I have loose greens like wheatgrass or parsley, I wrap them in a bigger leaf, such as red shard, before feeding it through. Following the leafy greens with juicier items like celery, lemon, apple, beets, or carrots, will push all that green juice right out.
I was pleasantly surprised with how easy this juicer is to clean. I too place a small plastic bag in the receptor and it's as easy as throwing the bag away or composting. Keep in mind, you must take it apart every time you juice and wash the parts, especially the filter and blade. Not only will this keep the machine working like new, but you could be creating a petri dish of bacteria if you don't.
Occasionally something makes the juicer sound off balance (maybe an apple seed or something), but it always corrects itself and continues to juice just fine.
Overall, I have no reason not to give this product 5 stars based on its affordable price, reliability, great juicing ability, and ease of cleaning.
Happy juicing! Get your Jack Lalanne PJP Stainless Steel Electric Now!
Best Review on Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok  I should say up front that I had never cooked in a wok before I purchased this one. The day that this arrived, I unpacked it, skimmed the instruction booklet, headed to the supermarket, and proceeded to cook one of the best dishes of fried rice that I had ever enjoyed. I've had the wok for about a month now, and have used it at least twenty times, and am very pleased with the results. I'm not going to go into the many virtues of this wok since those have been well covered by other reviewers.
I will say that I have not had any of the problems with the surface that some reviewers have, but neither have I washed the wok since I bought it. I do occasionally disassemble it to clean any bits of rice that have fallen between the cooking surface and the cradle that it sits in, but so far I have found it sufficient to simply wipe clean the cooking surface with a clean dry paper towel while still hot. The surface is so non-stick that all food residue comes off quite nicely, though you do have to be careful not to burn your fingers. The next time I use it, I once again wipe the heated surface with a paper towel before adding the oil. That probably grosses some of you out, but I suggest that if you try it, you will see how clean the wok is between uses, plus you never have soap residue on the wok surface.
The rest of this review, I will give a few tips that may make your wok experience more enjoyable, even though most of the readers probably already know these.
1. Hot wok-Cold oil. Always heat your wok to full heat before adding oil, then immediately add the food being cooked. I prefer peanut oil. That is what is used in most Asian restaurants in the U.S. It has a high smoke point and doesn't add any strong flavors like smoked sesame oil does (though my son loves the food where I use the sesame oil). Experiment with oils to find what you like, but use an oil with a high smoke point.
2. Perfect fried rice. Never use freshly cooked rice to make fried rice unless you like your fried rice to be mushy and gummy. Cook your classic rice a day ahead of time, fluff it, and store overnight (or two or three) in a closed container in the fridge. This will kill the mush and ensure a nice fried rice that is not too sticky.
3. Oyster Sauce - If you've never used it, (or heard of it), it will take your fried rice or lo mein noodles to a whole new level. A subtle flavor that makes a big difference. If you want a nice sweet sauce for your meats that's not overpowering, try Hoisin sausce, or sweet chili sauce, which also has a nice subtle heat but should be used sparingly due to the sweetness.
4. Fresh vs. Frozen - I'm not going to argue that frozen vegetables are better than fresh because they are clearly not. They are, however, easier, cheaper, and faster. My local supermarket (and I live in a very small town) carries a "seasoning blend" that consists of finely chopped red and green peppers, onions, and celery. No time, no waste, dirt cheap, and delicious while adding some nice color to your dish. These always go in second, right after the oil. If you're cooking for your boss, and planning on asking for a raise, use fresh. If you're cooking for your in-laws, use the frozen. They are going to love the food and either love you or hate you anyway. There are a number of frozen vegetable blends that you can choose from.
5. Velveted Meat - The difference that this technique will make for your stir-fry meats cannot be overstated, and it is quite simple. For each pound of meat, (I've used it for chicken, pork and beef), thorougly mix one egg white, one tablespoon of corn starch and one tablespoon of water. Add the mixture to the meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes (I usually do it overnight). You may also add any spices that you wish for the meat. Once it has been well-marinated, bring a sausepan of water just to a boil, add the meat, and blanch for one minute and then drain well in a colander. Then stir-fry as usual. This technique locks in the flavors of the meat and gives it a nice velvety-smooth texture that is unmatched in flavor and tenderness.
I hope that this has been helpful to some of you, and happy woking! Get your Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok Now!
Best Review on Waring PCJ2 Parent PCJ2 Citrus Juicer ![Waring PCJ2 Parent PCJ2 Citrus Juicer]() I bought less expensive model that did not work from out of the box. Big disappointment and lots lof work handjuicing a bag of lemons.
This juicer works great, the kids can use it safely with a little instruction. We built a house this hot summer and used it several times weekly to juice several bags of lemons each time. It held up fine and continues to sit in my new kitchen being used regularly.
Do have to clean the pulp out often but once get the hang of grabbing it out don't even have to turn the motor off to do that.
My strainer is beginning to look less than white. Don't know if a little bleach would fix that or if it is a coating that is dulling.
Nice long chord handy if need the length kind of in the way if want it hidden to store on countertop.
Heavy enough to take pressure of juicing (even by kids who are not gentle) but light enough that I store it in a cupboard and take out to use it.
So glad I bought this.
BTW We make the greatest lemonade using 1 cup of lemon juice, 5/6 dropperfulls of liquid stevia and water for 1/2 gallon of lemonade. If don't want to do stevia, 1 cup of sugar perfect.
November 2012 still using this juicer regularly for my family of 7. Motor strong. Works great. The strainer finish did not continue to worsen, it just looks like a I use it rather than let it sit. I'm still thrilled with the amount of juice this device lets me pull from a lemon. So much more than by hand and with such little effort on my part. I wish all appliances were made with this same durability. Get your Waring PCJ2 Parent PCJ2 Citrus Juicer Now!
Read First Before Buy Waring PCA45 Citrus Juice Attachment  Purchased this juicer for $229 here on Amazon June 2010, after researching thoroughly and considering other units of all prices. My budget was low 200's so this fit the bill. My number 1 use is to juice it for wheat-grass and occupationally other stuff, since this is a 6 in one. it does do lots of other stuff! I've made peanut butter fresh fresh and that's fantastic tasting!
Quality:
Out of the box the design is simple and well made the parts are super easy to put together and you can figure it out even without the directions, which by the way our clear concise and very well put together. I enjoyed reading the structures since each and every page had diagrams and photos and examples of the many things you can do with your juicer.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with this juicer whatsoever. You can't beat the 10 year warranty, which is five years on the parts. It seems well-made, and so far. I'm glad I purchased it. I will update this one year, two years in maybe five years from now. Just in case you're still looking to purchase this juicer. Get your Waring PCA45 Citrus Juice Attachment Now!
Best Review on Sunpentown CL 851 Professional 850 Watt Extractor  Purchased this juicer for $229 here on Amazon June 2010, after researching thoroughly and considering other units of all prices. My budget was low 200's so this fit the bill. My number 1 use is to juice it for wheat-grass and occupationally other stuff, since this is a 6 in one. it does do lots of other stuff! I've made peanut butter fresh fresh and that's fantastic tasting!
Quality:
Out of the box the design is simple and well made the parts are super easy to put together and you can figure it out even without the directions, which by the way our clear concise and very well put together. I enjoyed reading the structures since each and every page had diagrams and photos and examples of the many things you can do with your juicer.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with this juicer whatsoever. You can't beat the 10 year warranty, which is five years on the parts. It seems well-made, and so far. I'm glad I purchased it. I will update this one year, two years in maybe five years from now. Just in case you're still looking to purchase this juicer. Get your Sunpentown CL 851 Professional 850 Watt Extractor Now!
Read First Before Buy Samson Single Wheatgrass Purpose Juicer  Purchased this juicer for $229 here on Amazon June 2010, after researching thoroughly and considering other units of all prices. My budget was low 200's so this fit the bill. My number 1 use is to juice it for wheat-grass and occupationally other stuff, since this is a 6 in one. it does do lots of other stuff! I've made peanut butter fresh fresh and that's fantastic tasting!
Quality:
Out of the box the design is simple and well made the parts are super easy to put together and you can figure it out even without the directions, which by the way our clear concise and very well put together. I enjoyed reading the structures since each and every page had diagrams and photos and examples of the many things you can do with your juicer.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with this juicer whatsoever. You can't beat the 10 year warranty, which is five years on the parts. It seems well-made, and so far. I'm glad I purchased it. I will update this one year, two years in maybe five years from now. Just in case you're still looking to purchase this juicer. Get your Samson Single Wheatgrass Purpose Juicer Now!
Best Review on Black Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Citrus  I got this citrus juicer when Amazon lowered the price to $9.99 and let me tell you - what a STEAL! I have not been this happy with any product.
I buy oranges by the bulk now and make fresh squeezed orange juice with no pulp, a little pulp, or a lot of pulp, depending on my mood and usage!
Also, I recommend squeezing limes and lemons on this juicer and mixing it with white grape juice and some ice to taste - ALL NATURAL LEMONADE with no sugar added! This is how Jamba Juice makes their "all-natural lemonade" and that costs like $3.50 for a tiny cup - save yourself some money and do it this way! (This is USEFUL)
Warning: You MUST clean after every use, or the pulp hardens and sticks to the plastic parts and it just gets harder and harder to clean. Water might not be enough to get all the pulps out in the first place, so I recommend using a sponge or brush while running the parts under water to get all the gunk out. If you continue to do this, you will get great usage out of this product! Get your Black Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Citrus Now!
Best Review on Juiceman JM503 3 Speed Juice Extractor  I actually had my doubts when i ordered this juicer because i have had bad experiences in the past with other juicers. I even had the "jack La Lane juicer" which i paid over $100 for , and it made such a mess i sold it on Craig's list !!!! But when i got this one home and used it for the first time i was amazed at how easy it was. I read other reviews that stated you could only juice a couple oranges at a time , well that's not true , i juiced about 6-7 oranges with no problem at all !!! It was so easy to clean it's rediculous.......lol. the whole top comes off and it's alll made out of plastic except for the inside which is stainless steel. i just love it. And the glasses that came with it are a perfect size. i reccomend this product to anyone who wants a simple easy to use easy to clean juicer !!!! Get your Juiceman JM503 3 Speed Juice Extractor Now!
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