Classic Thermometer/Timer: Graphite by Polder

I use this thermometer on a daily basis and love it. I use it for everything from baking bread to making chicken. I use both the timer and the thermometer functions and have never had a complaint. It has a magnetic back and folds flat so I stick it to the fridge for storage or the oven while I am using it. I first saw Alton Brown using it so I had to have it. I don't think I could switch to another now that I have gotten used to it.

I have not used the product enough to give a viable opinion on it just yet. I just wanted to share the fact that what was pictrured in the description is not what you receive. I am refering to the temp probe cord. Pictured is a wire braided probe lead; what is sent is a silicone insulated lead. Reading the package, as I am pondering returning or not, I see stated boldly "1 year guarantee". This sways me to at least open it and try it. Upon opening and then reading the enclosed paperwork I am dismayed to see in the "fine print", the 1yr guarantee EXCLUDES the probe. Should I have researched better in the beginning.... probably. Hope I get my monies worth out of it, because right now I am not sold on it being worth what I spent.

The product does not have an on/off switch. Have to unload battery to store it. I have thrown it away.

Wire looked like it would melt,I sent it back.it has a rubber outside

This thermometer/timer is a super gadget to have in the kitchen. I used it on Thanksgiving to roast the perfect turkey using Alton Brown's recipe. The breast was perfectly done without drying out from overcooking. My wife and I especially like the timer for repeat baking such as several batches of cookies since we do not have to re-enter the bake time with each new batch. The timer retains the bake time until we choose to change it, so we simply press the start button each time we start a new batch. With our old timer, we had to reset it over and over. This is a great value and I think will make a great gift as well.