{"id":54700,"date":"2016-02-15T13:15:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T21:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=54700"},"modified":"2016-02-15T13:26:29","modified_gmt":"2016-02-15T21:26:29","slug":"bella-ceramic-coated-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/bella-ceramic-coated-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"BELLA Housewares Ceramic Coated Kitchen Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I don\u2019t need more small kitchen appliances. Period. My cabinets are already full and my counter space has been claimed. With two toasters (one for regular bread and one for gluten-free bread), a rice cooker, a blender, an electric water cooker, a single-serve coffee maker, and a spot to let dishes dry, there\u2019s simply no room. However, when I got a peek of the new ceramic collection from BELLA Housewares, I totally caved. How could I say no these?!<\/p>\n
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I always wanted a griddle, enjoy homemade waffles, had no idea to do with a skillet, love the look of the water kettle, and have been itching to replace my slow cooker. And that\u2019s how the new items from BELLA made their way into my kitchen. Your place could be next. But, before we get to that, here\u2019s a little breakdown of each product.<\/p>\n
The non-stick ceramic coating on these appliances are PTFE and PFOA free. Not only does this coating lessen the need for cooking oils and sprays (yay to healthy eating) but it\u2019s super easy to clean!<\/p>\n
BELLA Ceramic Coated Griddle ($49.99)<\/a><\/strong> BELLA Ceramic Coated Belgian Waffle Maker ($49.99)<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n BELLA Ceramic Coated Skillet ($49.99)<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n BELLA Electric Ceramic Kettle ($69.99)<\/a><\/strong> Water heats fast and it has an auto-shutoff in case the kettle is dry. The heat element is under a plate so there\u2019s no worry of buildup in the water. Plus, the cord wraps beneath the base to save space.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nI love how I can finally cook French Toast for the whole family at the same time. No more sitting by the stove flipping only two at a time. Then, I just wipe off the surface and throw some bacon, eggs, and sausage on there. When cooking eggs, I still suggest using some cooking spray since those stick to EVERYthing. Breakfast (or breakfast for dinner) is now done in no time. The drip tray can be easily removed for washing and the plug can be detached so you don\u2019t have to worry about water damage.<\/p>\n
\nThe waffle maker is very easy to use. Just pour in batter, flip, and then flip again and remove when the green light indicates it\u2019s done. The times we made waffles it was hit and miss. The dough didn\u2019t seem to cook all the way through and I couldn\u2019t really adjust the heat\/timer to cook more evenly. This could have been because we were experimenting with different gluten-free batter recipes though. Excess batter also comes off the non-coated exterior fine. A removable plastic tray can catch dripping and washed separately. No cooking spray is needed and the waffles are a cinch to take out.<\/p>\n
\nMan, my curry chicken turned out amazing in this! I was able to first cook the chicken and then let it simmer with the sauce and other ingredients. The heat doesn\u2019t go that low so I did have to make sure I kept an eye on it and the meal didn\u2019t boil over. The skillet also has a removable plug so you can wash the skillet without worry.<\/p>\n
\nIf you have only heated water in a traditional kettle over the stove, you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re missing (everyone in the Netherlands uses them). As for this one, it\u2019s so pretty! The white kettle is accented with a modern silver foil design (comes in other foil colors) and the clear power switch illuminates in a gorgeous electric blue. The only problem is the kettle is super heavy. Filling the kettle with water and pouring it out really gives your arm a workout. You also have to be careful not to drop it since the ceramic body will likely break. But it looks so nice on the counter!<\/p>\n