G-Broil™ Grill Series
The ideal appliance for tight kitchen spaces
As we mention in the College-Bound Grill Buying Guide article in this month’s issue, the G-Broil™ Grill series is one of our top picks this year for making sure that kids away at college can get a hot, healthy meal – particularly for kids that are living in an apartment either on campus or on their own. With a vertical storage option that lets you store the grill upright, it minimizes the space taken up on counters, making it an ideal solution for an extremely cramped or small apartment kitchen.
Besides vertical storage, all of the G-Broil™ Grills come with a 72 square inch cooking surface that’s the right size for 2-4 servings – perfect for your college student and even a roommate or a few friends. They also all feature our George Tough™ nonstick coating that lets you cook oil-free and a patented slope design that lets fat drain away as you cook. For college students and their moms alike, finding fast and easy solutions to eating better at school can be a big concern, so an appliance that’s designed to make healthier meals in minutes is a great buy.
The grills also feature our unique float & lock hinge that locks in place above food, so you can melt cheese and heat toppings. Other features included on all of the grills in the series include a dishwasher-safe spatula and drip tray for easy serving and fast cleanup, plus cool-touch top housing and an extended metal loop handle for added security. The G-Broil™ Grill comes in several modern colors – red, black and platinum – as well as with a selection of various extra features. › Continue reading
Making School Lunches Fun & Healthy
While it’s tough to get college-bound kids to eat healthier while they’re away at school, it can almost be more challenging to make sure your younger kids are eating good, healthy lunches each day in the cafeteria. Moms run a fine line between giving kids food they will want to eat and still making it good for them in the process. Although some schools have started more health-oriented cafeteria programs, the best way to ensure your kids are eating properly at lunch is to make the meal yourself.
Of course, the healthier you make the lunch, the less they want to eat it, right? You certainly don’t want to make a healthy lunch only to have them trade it away for another kid’s cookies or chips. So how do you make healthy lunches that your kids will still love? George Foreman has the solution! The below ideas offer some great options for creating fun, healthy meals your kids can be proud to bring out at the lunch table.
Build-a-Burger Box Lunch
Burgers can be tricky in take-away lunches because the buns tend to get soggy and the veggies never stay fresh, but there is an easy solution that simply involves keeping all the ingredients separate until you’re ready to eat. At home, simply cook the burger patties on your George Foreman Grill so you can knock out the fat, then pack everything so it’s kept separated – keep the burger, buns and any condiments in separate compartments or containers.
You can put any veggies on the side and put condiments in plastic ramekins – since most kids think pickles, mustard and ketchup when it comes to burgers anyway, you don’t really have to worry about wilted lettuce or soggy tomatoes. If they prefer cheese burgers, simply send them with a slice of their favorite kind of cheese and they (or a teacher) can microwave it to melt the cheese.
Tip – Make it mini! For a fun change from their daily lunch offering, make a few mini-burgers instead of one big burger – your kid is sure to be a star at the lunch table!
An Easy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken sandwiches are a staple in most cafeterias, but the fried frozen patties leave something to be desired in being actually good to eat. To make a healthier version, grill the chicken on your George Foreman Grill at home and make a healthier fresh version of this classic cafeteria favorite. You can top it with lettuce, tomato and either mustard or low-fat mayo for a fully balanced meal, or if your kids completely balk at veggies, you can mop the chicken breast with barbeque sauce just before you grill it for BBQ chicken variation. › Continue reading
College-Bound Grill Buying Guide
As summer comes to a close, college students – first-year and returning alike – are getting ready to head back to campus. A big concern for moms is what and how well their college kids eat while they’re away from home. You know they’re going to be pressed for time, not wanting to cook big meals and probably eating on a tight budget.
So how do you make sure your college-bound kids are eating well away from home? Get them the perfect George Foreman indoor grill, of course! This handy buying guide provides a closer look at some of our best back-to-college grills, so you can choose the right grill to keep your kids eating well even when they’re away at school.
The Champ™ Grill series – The College Dorm Classic
Since 1994 when George Foreman original Champ™ grill hit the market, the Champ™ Grill series has practically become a fixture of the perfect college dorm room setup. The grill is the perfect size for 1-2 servings in a very compact space, so it’s the right size for a dorm.
The Champ™ grill comes in various colors and you can also find them with grill sponges or bun warmers. The grill sponge is a big help to simplify cleanup, so it’s ideal for college students that are always on-the-go and those that aren’t really big on cleaning. The bun warmer variations of the Champ™ Grill are perfect for burger lovers, because you can heat the buns as you cook in one compact space.
G-Broil™ Grill series – The Perfect Fit for 1st Apartments
Whether it’s an apartment on campus or their first time out in their own place, most college students living in apartments typically find themselves a little short on easy cooking options in the kitchen. Living alone or even with a roommate, they may not have enough people to justify turning on the oven or stovetop to cook a full meal. In addition, busy lives and packed class schedules probably mean they don’t have a lot of time either. The G-Broil™ Grill series is the perfect answer because it gives them a fast, healthy cooking option without taking up a lot of space on the counter thanks to a vertical storage option. › Continue reading
Labor Day Party Planning
Labor Day Party Planning with George Foreman
Labor day weekend is fast approaching – September 6th – and it’s time to start thinking about your party planning for summer’s last big celebration. Whether you’re cooking indoors or out in the sun, George Foreman can make cooking for a big group of people faster and easier. That way, you spend more time enjoying your party and guests, and less time trying to cook all that food. › Continue reading
Hot Zone Griddle
Hot Zone™ Griddle
The George Foreman answer to fast, easy searing
Sear steak as you cook your veggies
The newest griddle in the George Foreman lineup is truly an appliance to rave about. The Hot Zone™ Griddle offers unique technology that allows you adjust the temperature to sear your favorite foods with ease. Now, you can sear fish, scallops, steaks, vegetables and more directly on the same surface where you’re cooking your food.
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