Kitchen

[Skididdy]

Hi Ladies....my very first posting a new topic.

Do we know of any TSV's in the near future ???

Any suggestions on which ones from QVC that you like and dislike.

The Oyster oven with the french doors looks ok, but there have been complaints on heat escaping due to the french doors.  Thats why I want to purchase one. I do not cook much but I had to buy a new oven last year and the kitchen heats up badly when its on.

Thanks for you help

[Mz iMac]

"Do we know of any TSV's in the near future ???"

Check the Q & InsideQ program guide.

"Any suggestions on which ones from QVC that you like and dislike."

I love my Kitchen Aid CCO.  Has a 4 hr timer.  I actually purchased from BBB last year, the exact same one the Q had on TSV a few months ago.  The 20% discount helps alot too.

At BBB you have a lifetime to return for a refund or an exchange.

[Fressa]

I have two countertop ovens in two different sizes. The first one is a KitcheAid. It was budget friendly and has all the features plus it came with a few extra pans. It works fine and fits the space on my counter top.

My second countertop oven (for the kitchenette in the family room) is a Breville. It is much larger in size and will hold a 9 x13 lasagne pan. I love it! I purchased this for the extra oven I need for the holiday meals and baking. They make all sizes since I purchased mine.

Depending on your budget I would choose the Breville first and the Kitchenaid second.

I did have a problem witht the KitchenAid early on but they did make good on the warranty and sent me a new oven. Can't complain about that serive.  

[chickenbutt]

It needs to be from QVC only?

Only asking because I really love my Calphalon, but it wasn't, and I'm pretty sure still isn't, sold on QVC.

I did a lot of research before choosing my Calphalon.   The one brand that seems to be very popular here was one of the first brands that I dismissed due to a lot of info about it over-heating and how much heat is generated on the outside of the machine.  That is an indication of it not being as durably made.  But folks here seem to love that brand, so I usually keep my trap shut. 

With mine, I actually have my camera sitting 4" from the machine and it's been on at 425 or more and my camera never even gets one iota warm.  I like that it's made that well.

[Q4u]

I just purchased the counter air fryer, oven, toaster that Cuisinart makes.  I am thrilled with it.  I really researched the heck out of it and although there is a slight learning curve (it tends to cook hot) it's easy to compensate.  Items turn out great!  Did Salmon and chicken breasts on air fry and they are really moist and delicious.  

It's sold on QVC.....

I don't have much heat escaping.

It's an expensive model with the high end being around $250 and I've seen them as low as $159.  But it is a well made appliance and I'm still thrilled!  

[Skididdy]

No @chickenbutt, it doesnt need to be from Q.

I just see that many of them are on sale, and I really like the looks of the french door Oyster, but I will take all your suggestions.  I have looked at Kohls online as I have a gift cert that I never used.  I was thinking of using it for the oven !

Thanks for your info all of you. 

[Icegoddess]

I used to have one called a Bravetti I think I got from HSN.  It got a lot of use, but the covection fan was very loud.  I recently bought the Oster french door oven and have been quite happy with it.  The main reasons for buying it was that my understanding was that it was quiet even with the fan running and that you could use larger cookware in it instead of having to buy special pieces to fit.  But, I also have not noticed heat escaping the doors.  I wondered about that and really expected it to, but I can walk right past the oven with it on and barely notice any heat coming off of it. 

[Lilysmom]

@Q4u, thanks for that review on the Air Fryer.  My brother is trying to get me to buy one.  I have a convection oven in my range which I love but he still says get one.  I am not much of one for countertop gadgets.  LM

[Q4u]

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@Skididdy wrote:

No @chickenbutt, it doesnt need to be from Q.

I just see that many of them are on sale, and I really like the looks of the french door Oyster, but I will take all your suggestions.  I have looked at Kohls online as I have a gift cert that I never used.  I was thinking of using it for the oven !

Thanks for your info all of you. 

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I bought my Cuisinart from Kohls.  Their reg price is $249 (ouch) and I bought mine when it was reduced to $199.  I had $70 in Kohl's cash and received a decent percentage off as well when I opened a charge card... so make sure it's at least on sale and you have some ways to subtract some off the price.  Kohls charges way too much for it IMHO! 

[Lilysmom]

@Q4u, Costco sells them as well.  Not sure if they sell Cuisinart.  That is a brand I like.  Thanks for the info.  One of the things my brother loves is that it does not heat up the kitchen.  LM