By: Lee Davis Leave it to Hollowick. Their recently introduced TruFlame LED Wax Pillars are just that: real wax pillars. Only instead of a wick running down the center, their pillars are lit up using a very special battery operated LED. TruFlame “Evolution” technology features a flickering LED,…
By: Lee Davis Blame it on my “inner caveman” if you like, but I love smoked meats: ribs, brisket, chicken, salmon and even smoked oysters. Everything just tastes better smoked. The process of smoking meat has traditionally required special equipment, fuel and ventilation. So until recently, if you…
By: Matt Kurnick Ever wish you could remotely monitor and program your Master-Bilt walk-in refrigeration unit? Now there’s an app for that. To start 2012, Master-Bilt announced the release of an upgrade to its Master Controller Reverse Cycle Defrost (MCRCD). The new “2.0” version is expected to be…
By: Lee Davis Do you or someone you know use an AXP22 Combination Cooking Oven from Amana Commercial Products? On January 1, 2012 Amana Commercial Products (ACP) released a must-have accessory that will make their life easier and extend the life of their oven. ACP has introduced TL10…
By: Carla Landi Fisher Manufacturing has taken away the stress and aggravation of changing out your old off-brand faucet or pre-rinse unit with their convenient EZ Install Adapters. The EZ Install Adapters allow you to install your new Fisher product on your own without removing the existing sink…
By: Lee Davis Everywhere you go these days, you see those cute little pot-bellied stand-alone self-serve kettles full of soup, stews or chili. They’re usually black, but some are copper or plain stainless. They range in size from about 6 quarts to 12 quarts capacity. You see them…
By: Carla Landi Hamilton Beach recently updated its classic drink mixer, setting the standard for candy mix-ins, soft serve, hard ice cream and more in their most user-friendly model yet, the HMD900 Series Mix N’ Chill. The HMD900 Series features the new Smart-Start™ one-hand motor activation which allows…
By: Lee Davis I love the Nug! … Scotsman Nugget Ice that is. Nugget Ice is the original chewable ice from Scotsman Ice Systems. It’s a delightful alternative to hard, plate-frozen ice cubes, especially if you like to chew ice! Nugget Ice machines produce this chilly treat by…
By: Lee Davis Rubbermaid Commercial Products has upgraded its mechanical sweepers. The annoying tendency of the handles to come loose and “pop” free of the sweeper base has been solved. It’s now a threaded connection! Additionally, the redesigned units will come with a reinforced base and new grey…
By: Lee Davis The local truck stop in my hometown is by far the hottest lunch venue for miles around. The main attraction is a variety of boxed grab-and-go hot sandwiches of the burger, fried chicken patty, meatloaf and bar-b-que variety: hearty if not heart healthy. The sandwiches…