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Thanks again Robo410 for your helpful comments. Here's what I decided to do. I ordered the refrigerator last wekend in Stainless Steel. The only other option was black but I thought I'd match the color of the Wolf Range. My plan is to buy the Wolf Dual Fuel Range in 2-3 months after I install...

Hello All; I spent a long time reading this Forum yesterday about users experience with Wolf Ranges in various threads. And I find for the most part, you are happy with your decision to buy a Wolf Range. I have discovered from reading that nearly all of you seem to have the Dual Fuel Version...

Hello All; It seems like Stainless Steel Appliances are all the rage these days. It seems like Most stores have SS appliances like refrigerators and ranges in their showrooms more than any other color. Why is that - are they really the color most everyone perfers these days ? I am seriously...

Wow ... Great response Robo410. You're gonna convince me to reconsider Wolf. Maybe I'll visit my dealer today and check them out. I like the no frills idea. I don't need timers and self clean features, etc ... But of course, I really want convection cooking which I'm happy it has. I...

Robo410; Thank you very much for your responses. How do you like your Wolf Range ? What kind do you have - 30", 36", Charbroiler, etc ? I've looked at wolf for a long time and as an avid cook would get it in a heartbeat if it weren't for the extra ventiliation I'd need. If I was doing a kitchen...

Hello All; I'm looking for a high-end freestanding residential gas stove. I am looking to pay about $1,000 - $1,500 and want such features as convection cooking, warming drawer, the ability to add a griddle on the top, and so on. Can anyone recommend good brands to consider ? Also, my mother...

Hello All; I am in the market for a new refrigerator. I have actually been looking on and off for a few years but have always been turned off by various user reports on the internet that report problems. After talking to various people including my mother, I am pretty convinced that Whirlpool...

Thanks, Lyndalou; I got another identical tip on cheftalk.com so I checked my can of baking powder and it had a date of April 2002 on the bottom of the can. Oops ... guess I'm going to the store right now to pick up a fresh can and then I'll try to make the cake again. Thanks for the tip. Tim

Hello All; I made a new cake today called a "Orange Dream Cake" from the Taste of Home Mom's best Meals 2007 issue and for some reason, each of the two 8" layers don't seem to rise as much as I'd expect. Each layer is about 1/4" thick. Here is the recipe ... 2/3 cups butter, softened 1-1/3...

Hello All; I'm preparing to remodel my kitchen and am seeking advice on selecting a reliable professional-style 36" dual-fuel freestanding range for the home. Previously, I've looked at Wolf but I hear bad things about them on the forums. Preferably, I'd like to hear from owners of a particular...

Hello Michael in FtW; I purposely delayed in responding to your message because I was curious if the two restaurants that serve Roast Beef the way I like it, used a knife to slice it, or a slicing machine. I actually wanted to ask both, but the one that prepared my Roast Beef yesterday somehow...

Thanks for the latest suggestions, Michael and Uncle Bob. I have heard that Hobart was top of the line in Slicers and I'd love to have one of those. Yes I did check Ebay and it would be nice to pick up a $2500 slicer for under $500. Only thing that scares me about Ebay is that those Hobart...

Thanks for all of your comments so far. Guts - that's certaintly within my budget. I havn't heard of that brand yet, though. Thanks for the recommendation. And Caine - Thanks for your suggestions too. Makes sense to me if you were only using it to make lunchmeat, that is. Couple of things...

Hello ya all; Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I really want to get a much higher quality slicer than the ones you're talking about here. I've been looking at the high-end Chef's Choice brand but some of the reviews aren't too good even with the higher end units costing more than $400. I...