There are few things as enjoyable as a good bottle of wine shared among friends. (A good bottle of wine shared with a particular friend might be one of them, but that still counts.) When served at the ideal temperature, wine has the potential to heat up or cool down the proceedings; it's one of wine's interesting characteristics that different varieties benefit from different serving temperatures. Whether a bottle of wine is meant to be shared in an intimate setting or at a rambunctious get-together, all wines do well served at a particular temperature.

However, serving a particular bottle of wine at a particular temperature requires patience. The temptation to just crack the bottle open or continually check on its progress can be hard to overcome. The Final Touch Wireless Electronic Wine Thermometer solves both problems. (Well, the second one at least.) Consisting of a base unit, a thermometer, and a portable wireless readout, the wine accessory is ideal for entertaining.

This should be easy to do. The challenge, design a simple toaster that actually toasts bread evenly. The three contenders: Pop-up toasters, conveyor ovens, and toaster ovens. So which style does the best job?...Pop-up toasters work the best, by far. Because they are designed to toast bread, period.

Still, it's hard to find a good toaster even with so many manufacturers producing them. KitchenAid, Kenwood, Oster, Krups, and Cuisinart all make the pop-up toaster. Even still not all pop-ups make great toast.

Finally a pop-up toaster that toasts evenly. The Viking 4 Slice Toaster, which is part of the Viking Professional line, was designed to brown evenly every time. The Viking Professional line was created to provide durable small kitchen appliances for home use.

The Viking Professional Toaster has two models, the 2 slot and the 4 slot models. This article will be covering the 2 slot toaster model but most of the features are available in the 4 slot model as well.

One thing to consider anytime that you buy an appliance is the fact that it could potentially break down at some point. While this doesn't always happen, it is a possibility that you need to be prepared for. You may want to consider shopping for an appliance that will easily be repaired, should that event ever arise and one appliance which fits this requirement is Viking. Finding Viking appliance repair is easy, as Viking repair technicians are not only trained well in how this brand operates, but they provide quick and efficient service when you need it the most.

When you buy Viking parts, you are preparing for an occasion where you may need to find repair. Appliances as varied as refrigerators and ovens may get a lot of use in your normal lifestyle. The more that something is used, the more likely you will be to need repairs on it somewhere down the road. When you are looking for Viking appliance repair, however, it comes easily with someone who knows what they are doing. It isn't difficult to get the help that you need as soon as you need it.

The Viking Range Corporation is best known for their professional line of commercial ranges produced for home use. They actually have a complete line of professional kitchen appliances that can be found in many high-end homes such as: built-in ovens, warming drawers, dishwashers, trash compactors, food waste disposers, refrigerators, freezers, wine cellars, and an entire line of outdoor products including grills, ovens, refrigeration and stainless steel cabinetry.

In 2002 the Viking Corporation expanded their product line to include premium culinary products which includes cookware, cutlery, and counter-top appliances. Within the counter-top appliances the Viking Stand Mixers are one of their top sellers.

The Stand Mixers come in two models; the Viking VMS500 Professional Series and the Viking VSM700 Professional Series.

VMS500 - Viking 5qt Stand Mixer has 800 watts of power and a 5 quart mixing bowl
VMS700 - Viking 7qt Stand Mixer has 1000 watts of power and a 7 quart mixing bowl.