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Traditional one-cups vs. pod coffee makers

Kitchen & Food
By Angela Stringfellow on December 27, 2012 in

Boxing match

The National Coffee Association's latest research on National Coffee Drinking Trends indicates that 75 percent of adults in the U.S. drink coffee, with 58 percent saying they drink coffee daily. It comes as no surprise that a coffee maker is a must-have appliance in most homes. One-cup coffee makers are popular with today's consumers, thanks to their ability to brew a single cup of coffee at a time.

But there are two types of one-cup coffee makers: Traditional models, which like standard coffee makers, use filters and coffee grounds to produce a full pot (or mug) with each brew; and pod coffee makers, which use pre-packaged pods to brew a single cup. So which one-cup model is best? Here's how they fare in this "mud" slinging contest: Read more

5 last-minute gifts for foodies

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By Malorie Sellers on December 21, 2012 in

Last-minute gifts for foodies

It's the eleventh hour and you still haven't bought the foodie on your list that perfect gift. Look no further; we've got you covered with five gifts that belong in their kitchen. And the next time they cook for you, you'll be patting yourself on the belly, erm, back.

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Recall recap: Mr. Coffee single cup brewers, baby bathers, and faulty bike pedals

By Rita Colorito on September 7, 2012 in

520,000 Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewing Systems recalled

Convenience comes at a price with Mr. Coffee single cup brewers, 520,000 of which were recalled because steam can force open the brewing chamber, spattering hot grounds and water at the user. Caution: two million faulty baby bathtubs by Summer Infant were recalled because they can fall apart when carrying your baby in it. If you plan on biking through the fall foliage, you may just end up falling yourself if you're on one of several brand of bicycle, some 68,000 bikes in all, recalled by Meijer stores this week. The pedals can loosen and detach while in use.

For these and more recalls this week, read on. Read more

Tassimo recalls 835,000 single-cup coffee makers, potential burn hazard

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By Rita Colorito on February 10, 2012 in

Recalled Tassimo

If you own a Bosch Tassimo Single-Cup Brewer, you might want to do take out for your coffee or tea.

BSH Home Appliances Corp. announced a massive nationwide recall of several single-cup models --835,000 brewers in the United States and an additional 900,000 sold in Canada-- after receiving 140 reports of incidents with the brewers spraying hot liquid onto consumers, including 37 reports of second-degree burns. Read more

Users lukewarm about Keurig's My K-Cup coffee filter

Kitchen & Food
By Scott Nyerges on January 29, 2011 in

Keurig My K-Cup Filter review

They're very convenient to use, but  The New York Times  points out (and some companies acknowledge) that  one-cup coffee makers, which have become increasingly popular with consumers, also generate a large amount of packaging waste. While some one-cup coffee makers lock you into using prepackaged coffee pods, Keurig offers consumers an alternative to its proprietary K-Cup. Keurig's My K-Cup Filter (*Est. $16) fits most of its machines — including the Keurig Special Edition B60, named a ConsumerSearch Best Reviewed product — allowing owners to use any brand of ground coffee they prefer, just like a standard coffee maker does. But does the My K-Cup Filter work?

 

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Pop culture: A closer look at popcorn poppers

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on March 26, 2010 in

Man eating popcorn.

It's fluffy, it's crunchy, it's mandatory for movie night. Yes, we're talking about popcorn. Ever wonder how it's created? To learn the answer, we picked the brain of The Popcorn Board, (a national non-profit organization funded by popcorn makers). What we learned: Popcorn kernels contain a tiny droplet of water, which, when heated, expands and causes kernels to pop, releasing their starchy interior from their sturdy outer shell. How exactly you transform this hard nugget into America's favorite light, white snack is totally up to you. To achieve more perfect corn, most consumers use popcorn poppers. Under that umbrella, there are currently four main options: hot air, electric, stovetop, and microwave poppers.

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Coffee talk: Best bets for brewing one cup at a time

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By Sarah Burns on December 7, 2009 in

Coffee talk: the best one cup machines

One-cup coffee makers aren't just for drinkers who desire a single cup of joe. They can also be handy in households where people don't like the same kinds of coffee. Current machines fall into one of three categories: manual press, automatic drip or pod coffee makers. Read more

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