This Baby George Works For Me!! (George Foreman Grills)

Member Name: Homer213

Product:	George Foreman Grills
Date:	21/06/09 (262 review reads)
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Advantages: Small, compact, healthier way of cooking

Disadvantages: Small, doesn't cook everything

As not all George Foreman Grills are the same, my review is about the "Baby George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine"

I decided we needed a George Foreman Grill, as since moving to London from Australia we started having BBQ withdrawals and this seemed like a suitable alternative until we get a place that will let us have a BBQ.
I was also looking for alternative ways to cooking fish, and some healthier cooking options, so the George Foreman grill was also looking good for that!

I looked at the various models available and decided a Baby George was the best for us.
The reason I purchased the "Baby George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine" as opposed to the other models and sizes available is:
Firstly we have a really really small kithen and limited storage space - this model is smallish (about the size of a 2 sandwich toasted sandwich maker) and doesn't take up much bench or storage space
And secondly there are only 2 of us in my household and this model grills up to 2 portions, so the perfect size.

===The Machine===
The machine is actually quite heavy and solid, but it is compact.
As mentioned this one is the "Baby" so it's designed for 1-2 people. We can fit 2 burgers on here easily, 4 at a push. 2 chicken breasts sit well side by side. So as you can see it is really a 1-2 person grill only, which suits us fine.

There is no temperature control on this model - it's theromstatically controlled and it does not have removable plates. This is a slight disadvantage but you get what you pay for.

The plates are non non stick, which are relatively easy to clean (I like to use my George Foreman Cleaning Sponges - see my earlier review)

===What Can You Cook On It===
You can good anything that you would cook on a normal grill or BBQ on the George Foreman Grills.
These are what have worked best for me both taste and cooking wise:
Burgers (you'd be horrified by the amount of fat that comes off)
Fish (especially Tuna Steaks)
Filled pita breads made in to wraps and toasted
Chicken breasts
Steak

Not so good:
Sausages (mine became a bit dry and rubbery)
Anything that's still covered in a marinade or sauce (I find the sauce/marinade burns and goes crispy before the meat has fully cooked)
Thinly sliced potatoes (they should work, but they didn't - don't know why)

I haven't tried bacon, but some have said it's great on George.
And you aren't supposed to cook things with bones in - eg chicken wings etc

Generally food cooks really quickly on George - in under 5 mins, so it's a great time saver too!

===Cost and Where to Buy====
This model, which I have reviewed, the Baby George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine is currently retailing at Argos for £14.69
When we bought ours a couple of years ago, I think we paid about £10, so it's gone up a bit since then.
You can buy other models which cater to bigger families, and can cost up to £97.89 at Argos.

===Overall===
Overall, this is a really useful addition to our kitchen at the moment. I don't think this product is for everyone, but it works for us because of a number of reasons, including lack of kitchen space, no BBQ and there is only 2 of us. A lot of cooking with George is trial and error. Somethings work better than others, and what works for one person doesn't always seem to work for another.
I thoroughly recommended it to a single or couple living in a small flat as an alternative cooking method.

But no, it does not replace an Aussie BBQ!!!

Summary: Depending on your circumstances could be a worthy addition to your kitchen!!

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