Astoria Prima

Advantages: Fresh bread
Disadvantages: Poor design

...Now, don't get me wrong. I like our Prima breadmaker. It produces some tasty loaves, it is fairly easy to use but there are problems with the Prima breadmaker that could (perhaps that would better be should?) have been fixed before it went into production. For example it is very noisy, and I have noticed with a couple of these machines they tend to start to rattle rather a lot when kneading the dough. Also, it is not uncommon for people who use breadmakers (especially those who are new to the breakmaking machine game!) to accidentally put too much bread mixture in. This can result in the bread dough rising too much and overflowing into the machine and covering the element. This can cause problems with cleaning the dough off the elements as there seems to have been no thought given to dealing with such accidental spillage... Read review

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Advantages: succulent food everytime
Disadvantages: no complaints here though it does get hot

...The Prima Superchef has got to be one of the best things I have ever purchased. I bought one after I had sampled chicken cooked in one by a friend and it was really succulent. Since buying the Superchef my oven and grill have become obsolete, if you have a caravan or a small kitchen the Superchef really is a must. The Superchef works using hot air and it seals and cooks food at the same time, so that meat is succulent and cooked to perfection. The temperature is more accurate than my normal oven and with the timer I can safely go out and leave cakes cooking, knowing that when I return they will be cooked perfectly and ready to eat. Even using the grill functions leaves meat juicy instead of dried out, Roasting vegetables, making low fat chips, makes the Superchef ideal for anyone on a diet. Got a large family? Don’t worry... Read review

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Advantages: Makes yummy popcorn in minutes
Disadvantages: No good for bulk making

...PRIMA POPCORN MAKER I bought this a couple of years back and paid a tenner for it in a sale. The kids absolutely adore the popcorn from it, and this normally comes out when they have sales at school. We make popcorn boxes and they sell it for 10p a box. Also it is a very handy accessory to have for sleepovers when you’ve got hordes of kids with stomachs like bottomless pits!! The popcorn make comprises four parts:- a measuring cup/butter dish, a top cover, popping chamber and a collection bowl. It is very simple to use. Simply place the popping corn into the measuring cup and pour into the popping chamber. Replace the top cover and the cup. The cup forms a “bung” for the popcorn chamber, to stop the popcorn spraying out of the top. Position the collection bowl properly. Plug in and switch on. The popcorn... Read review

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