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But isn't one of the problems with (at least) seedless grapes and watermelons that they don't taste quite as delicious as their older counterparts? Maybe since not many people actually eat lemons (certainly not like they eat grapes, oranges and watermelons) out of hand, the cost/benefit isn't worth it.

Re:IKEA. My wife and I did a gut kitchen remodel of an apartment we have in DC. The kitchen is tiny (like under 100 square feet) and weirdly shaped. IIRC, the IKEA website lets you practically design your own kitchen, which I did. They were running a sale, so by buying some of our appliances at the same time, we got 20% off the whole package. We bought the sink, dishwasher, range and microwave from IKEA, and I got the fridge (which I needed to be a certain size to fit into the space) via Home Depot. The IKEA cabinet bases are very nice quality for the dough, and of course it's up to you what you spend on the doors and drawers and hardware for those cabinets. Before: After:

One of the features of fleur de sel is its moisture content. I wouldn't be putting grains of rice in there to basically turn it into another dry salt.

I don't think it's too small - for a toaster oven.

IKEA.

What's also nice about this size pan is that it's a perfect fit for a C Fold paper towel that's only half unfolded. They're great prep pans.

An 11" pizza pan should fit, since my 11.5" round cazuela fits with a little room to spare. Check this out... Polar Ware Or this... http://www.webstaurantstore.com/chicago-metallic-41800-eighth-size-aluminum-sheet-pan-6-1-2-x-9-1-2/32641800.html

I could see the focaccia being the case where something like an 11" pizza pan comes into play. I also have a couple of 1/8 sheet pans that might be perfect.

I'm really not so worried about its ability to bake loaf bread, since I rarely do that. The reviewer that I linked above did a decent bread that he said tasted great. Once I get better arm usage, I will try some flatbreads (i.e. focaccia) however.

Yeah, but it (the Dualit) looks good!

Also, even though the preheating cycle is a joke (as it is in all ovens, imo), I stuck 2 oven thermometers in the unit and let it go for 30 minutes. They both read within 5 - 10 degrees of the oven setting, which is also impressive in my book.

You know, I toasted half a bagel and a slice of multi-grain at the same time this morning. They came out great and I'm thinking - hey, this unit is pretty cool for Cuisinart.

There are a number of units on the market that are wall ovens. Seems to me that a nice combo of a gas range and an electric combi wall oven would be perfect. Now, if I can just move to that house in the country...or that apartment on Park Ave...

Wow - that's more impressive than I imagined. Now I have to do some pork chops in there.

That Sharp is still on their website. I don't see how that Sharp looks more "decent" and more "amazing" than the Cuisinart. As a matter of fact, I've always thought Sharp should've stuck to TVs.

Of course.

Yes you could. For $25, you ought to be able to . Check out this post, from the blog that johnder, slkinsey and I did a few years ago. The 2nd picture down is johnder's stove - the garnish tray to the right of the stove holds just 4 salts...a perfect setup, imo. As for me, I just keep a few salts in their original containers wherever I can find a space to stick them .

I think transferring it to a jar will keep it in decent shape. Whenever we travel, I bring back salt from wherever we go and I just keep it in its original container. Just don't stick your wet hands in that jar.

No - I think you're b etter off with an Electrolux combi.

Yes - the tuna is quite good.

I reheated a rice casserole and it's amazing how well things reheat with steam. I also did about 6 chicken thighs, simply seasoned with S & P and herbs d'Provence - they came out juicy and delicious. With a 10% off coupon and Williams & Sonoma's price of $219 including free shipping, so far I am quite happy with the purchase. Oh, it makes good toast, too.

Do you want crushed ice, or mini ice-cubes? If you want crushed, then either the Ice-o-Mat mentioned above or hand crushing with a mallet will work fine with regular sized ice-cubes.

At this price point, that is. Miele, Sub-Zero, Thermador and others make wall units for thousands of dollars. Here's a review by someone who has put the oven through its paces.

I think this Cuisinart is the first home consumer product of its ilk