Cuisipro 8-oz. Gourmet Oil Mister, A Mister You Can Live With!
Written: Jan 29 '05 (Updated Jan 29 '05)
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Pros: Healthy, Efficient, Value
Cons: ABSOLUTELY NONE!
The Bottom Line: The Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister is a healthy alternative oil dispenser. Its form, function and value make it a necessity.
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| lllopez's Full Review: Cuisipro 8-oz. Gourmet Oil Mister |
The Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister is one of those kitchen tools that I use almost daily. It’s utility is surpassed by it’s sheer effectiveness in dispensing oils, dressing, vinegar and a host of other cooking fluids that need meticulous handling. Not only didn’t I know these little guys existed, but it was one of those products I wished existed, but for years thought I would invent it. Well seeing that that ship sailed, my beautiful lady came home one day with a surprise for me, the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister; imagine my surprise. I could not wait to get started experimenting with all those applications I had dreamed up over the years.
My, WHAT NICE LINES YOU HAVE!
The 8 oz Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister comes dressed in a handsome brushed aluminum case and lid looking much like a lipstick tub on steroids. Measuring 8 inches high with a 2inch diameter the Cuisipro looks like official gourmet fare. The handle doubles as a pump/plunger and houses a hollow barrel plunger thin diameter plastic shaft actually pushes air into the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister, when you pump the lid into the barrel of the tank body. There is an attractive black trim ring that seats nicely into the tank body.
The Tank body not only houses your liquid contents but also has an aerosol-type spray head in a black plastic screw-in cap that assure an airtight environment for your liquids. There is a siphon tube attached to that head which is surrounded by a plastic shroud to prevent it from getting caught in the path of the lids pump barrel, ingenious! The base of the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister is covered in matching black plastic to assure you won’t mar the fine wood surface of your dining table. All in all a great little package.
THE WORKS
Using the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister is as simple as pumping the lid 5 or 6 times for a smooth prolonged spray. Once it sputters, you simply pump again. The pump action is effortless and efficient. I have owned these for over a year without clogging or malfunction. Cuisipro offers a one-year limited warranty, which your store would honor, provided whom you do business with.
I take a little care in the cleaning process. I really don’t want to subject the Cuisipro to the extreme temperatures of the drying cycle so I simply allow it to soak in warm soapy water and that suffices.
THE BETTER TO EAT YOU WITH MY DEAR
I know that the primary use for the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister and such misters is for oil and it does that impeccably, but I love using the Cuisipro for dispensing hot and cold salad dressing. Doing this eliminates the spilling of dressing unevenly and allows you to save a few calories without the waste and cleanup involved with traditional salad dressing dispensing methods. Okay, I have one unit just for dressing.
Dispensing oil is non-aerosol, which not only has environmental impact it, is also recyclable and you are not throwing any more trash into the landfill. Grilled meats, vegetables and fish never tasted better, as you now have a tool that allows you to add dressings or oils to facilitate sautéing, browning and caramelizing; I am loving this thing!
French Fries are a passion of mine and I look for opportunities to include them in my meals. My wife, concerned with the health concerns involved with frying, taught me how to make quick fries using less oil without sacrificing flavor. She uses frozen fries, lays them on a pan and sprays a light coating of oil on them. Into the oven at 375 degrees for a few minutes then to 450 degrees, they are ready and taste fabulous without all the oil absorption. I am waiting for her solution to fresh cut fries but love her idea and use it frequently. Okay I have another Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister for Canola Oil.
Fried eggs are great with the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister. I keep a Cuisipro with Virgin Olive Oil for frying them as well as home fries. I find I use much less oil and can exercise control over just how much oil is used. Yes, I have another Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister for Olive Oil.
Garlic bread is another favorite of mine. I have developed a recipe over the years that involve Virgin Garlic Oil, garlic, jalapeno peppers, oregano, achiote and paprika. I throw it in the Cuisinart and strain it into the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister. Throw a little grated cheese on top of a split Amoroso roll and you are in business. The fact that you have fingertip control of the amount of oil you use gives you a nice even coat without the wet spots of oil you get with conventional methods. Okay I have another Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister for Garlic Bread.
I am currently experimenting with a butter/oil mix for popcorn and can envision another trip to Sur La Table for yet another Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister, as I am perfecting my popcorn oil recipe. Imagine having a light flavoring of popcorn oil throughout the bowl?
THE ENVELOPE PLEASE
Yes, the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister is a winner, but not as much as you are. Using the Cuisipro is healthy, which is not to say ingesting oil, dressing, vinegars can be good for you, but if you are going to do it anyway, find a healthier alternative.
I give the Cuisipro 8-oz Gourmet Oil Mister a full 10 out of ten points. I would be hard pressed to do without my little collection of Cuisipro misters at twenty dollars apiece. Since they do not have color bands I distinguish mine with labels under the base to assure I am not spraying vinegar into my popcorn. Hmmm..Favored Balsamic on popcorn??
Recommended:
Yes
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