Lodge LGP3 Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press

Not just for Carnivores!
I am a vegetarian and I use this grill press all the time. It's great for grilled sandwiches! It will help you make great stuffed french toast. Your hashbrowns won't be a sloppy, crumbly mess anymore. This heavy little bugger is perfect for the aforementioned applications and about 40,000 more but the thing I use it for on almost a daily basis is preparing tofu. That magical bean curd benefits tremendously from the steady pressure of a hot lodge grill press!

Double-duty as a small sandwich/panini and meat press.
This press heavy enough for use as a small meat or sandwich press. You may need to get another one if you like to cook for a large group or like to cook different things in a large pan.

You will still need to season it a bit for sandwiches or they will stick. If you are just frying bacon, then the original finish will also season up in no time.

A basic, no-nonsense product. Handle will get hot.

the press
I bought this for my inside grill. I found when I cooked pork chops the corners wouldn't be quite done because they liked to curl up slightly. This has totally fixed my problem. I do have to adjust my cooking time because the press is a bit heavy & the meat cooks more quickly than before.

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Vesture Hot Pack-Replacement Microcore Pac for Casserole Carriers (Red Pack For Microwave Heating)

Glad replacements are available
I have used my insulated food carrier for over 15 years, so I guess last night's explosion in my microwave can't really be considered a serious problem. In fact, I love this system and use it very often. The heated core really keeps a hot casserole hot for quite a long time. However, beware - when it overheats, first the cover puffs up alarmingly. I've observed this several times in the past. Last night, however, multitasking (like getting dressed to go to the party I'd made the lasagne for) caused disaster in the form of an exploded cover. I have heated it that length of time dozens of times, but maybe the cover eventually gets weaker? At any rate, try to keep your eye on it when you are heating the core - if it puffs, turn the microwave off immediately and remove the core. On the really plus side - there was absolutely no mess in my oven, and I went ahead and used the heated element to keep my lasagne warm last night!

Really Hot Pack
This Hot Pack is really great! It stays Hot forever. It is much thicker than the one it replaced and seems to be made of thicker covering. The last potluck I attended I used it to keep my food item hot and when I left the potluck for home my dish was still hot, after 4 hours.

Great replacement
I purchased this as a replacement for the heat pads that came with my Pyrex Portables several years ago. The original ones were just worn out. These work great. They are slightly larger than the original ones but still fit in the intended slots.

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Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot

Candy shop creation possible
Some time ago, I worked as a pastry chef/candy maker using a very expensive chocolate melter/temperer as one of my equipment staples. I have melted and dipped more chocolate than you could shake a candy box at.

I took a chance and picked up one of these locally (Wilton Chocolate Melter Deluxe) with a melting/warm/off switch. There are no exact temperature controls on this model, no recipes, but the instructions are pretty straight forward. The worst enemy of chocolate is water, which they casually mention in the instruction phamphlet. I'd like to pass along that even just a tiny sputter of water will cause beautiful, satiny melted chocolate to seize up with no recovery at all possible. So if you want to dip fresh fruit, it absolutely must be 100% dry or your chocolate will harden in seconds. Don't even chance a strawberry hull (the green part) being the least bit wet because even just the smallest droplet of water is all it takes to ruin a whole batch of chocolate...

Wilton Makes it Easy
I have made Christmas candy for years, but have always used the good ol' double boiler method for melting my chocolate. Someone suggested using a fondue pot and while doing a little more digging, I saw they have pots just for melting chocolate. Who knew? Then I came across Wilton's Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot. I read all the reviews, good and bad (cheap handle, switch, didn't keep chocolate smooth and silky) but decided to go ahead and purchase it.

The chocolate melted quickly and evenly. It kept it smooth and silky, easy to work with. I think the quality of your chocolate will make a difference with its texture, not the machine. I made and dipped turtles for about 3 hours and that little pot was on the whole time. It did a great job!

The handle is sturdy and the switch is a slider button. I didn't have to mess with controls or buttons to keep the heat consistent. It has only a warm or melt mode... I don't need anything else. No problem for me...

I REALLY LIKED THIS!
I used this for the first time last night and really liked it. I am new to dipping things in chocolate and was using the microwave. I just never seemed to have any luck -- the chocolate never seemed the right consistancy, it took long to melt and it got hard so fast I wasted a lot of it.

I think the nice thing about this Wilton melter is the warm setting. To use it all you do is preheat it on the melt setting for 5 minutes, then add the chocolate. When the chocolate is at the consistency you want you switch it to the warm setting. It was great. I didn't waste a drop of chocolate and it never hardened. I also didn't have to worry about working fast so the chocolate didn't get hard. You can actually stop if you need to do something while your working.

I have never used a double boiler, so I really can't compare the two. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but it seems like a good investment. It was very easy to clean. I dipped marshmallows,...

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Winco MS3A-8D Strainer, 8" dia., Double Fine Mesh, Flat Wooden Handle

Great little strainer
I was looking for a strainer to rinse quinoa, which is very small, and this strainer does the trick! I don't loose any quinoa through the mesh. The strainer is somewhat shallow, which I like. It's perfect for my needs. It's a great price on Amazon, even with the shipping.

Very good!
I bought this to strain my Yogurt into Greek Yogurt. It takes a pretty fine mesh for that and I was getting tired of using and cleaning cheese cloth to do the job. I wanted a strainer that was very fine mesh, sturdy and not to expensive. When I got it and placed the yogurt into the strainer it went right through to the bowl below. Very little stayed in the strainer. Dang! But the yogurt was still warm so I thought to place it in the fridge first and then try again once it was cool. Well it worked just fine. So the mesh is good enough for straining Greek Yogurt and that takes a pretty fine mesh. It's a good sturdy and reasonable product. It arrived quickly as well. I'm happy.

home chef in chicago
This strainer is exactly what I wanted and needed. It is sturdy, and balanced. The handle is comfortable to hold. These qualities are important in a fine mesh strainer.

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Lodge L12DCO3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Camp Dutch Oven, 8-Quart

Cast iron is the most durable cookwear ever invented
This is the classic size Dutch Oven that is used by boy scouts, girl scouts, chuck wagon cooks, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. My review is mostly limited to the outdoor uses of this wonderful classic dutch oven, but I use one at home as well. This model is a #12 dutch oven which is the "standard" size most commonly used, but there many sizes bigger and smaller. This one holds 8 quarts, measuring 12" in diameter by 5" tall. It has the tripod legs and a recessed lid best suited for cooking in coals. But those legs make it harder to use in a conventional oven, you need to maneuver the legs if possible onto your grill rack. They make a legless version with the domed lid for a home oven, and I have used it in a fire as well. On this model, you can even flip this lid over and use it as a skillet in a pinch if you need to in camp. You can do it all with a Dutch Oven - cobblers, stews, beans, roasts, dumplings, you name it. It is the ultimate "one pot" pan.

QUALITY: There...

Great item-- LOVE the Logic finish. Worth the extra money.
If you're reading this, you probably already know about camp dutch ovens. I've been a Boy Scout my whole life, and a Scoutmaster and adult leader for several years now... (and an avid camper and outdoor cook to boot.) I have owned 5 or 6 dutch ovens in my life, and I'm now convinced that there is no match for the quality of LODGE dutch ovens. They are worth paying a little extra for. The others aren't really worth buying-- the cheaper ones don't keep a finish like the LODGE ovens do.

I've bought the original finish and now this one with the LOGIC factory forged finish. I LOVE the pre-seasoned cookware. It isn't the finish that you'll get after years of seasoning, cooking and taking care of an oven, BUT you'll love that you will be able to cook on this oven RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. So, if you're into instant gratification (with no downside-- they season perfectly as you use them) this is the oven choice for you.

Don't be cheap, if you do you'll be sorry
In more than a decade of outdoor cooking experience, I have learned one valuable lesson: always trust anything from Lodge. This rule has been tested on everything from a simple skillet to the monster dutch ovens crafted to feed an army. In all those years, Lodge has never failed me.

I tried to save money by using cast iron utensils from other firms, and have paid dearly for it. No body has the durability, the skill, or the quality of Lodge. There is something magic about the Lodge method of manufacturing, and that magic is worth every penny that you pay for. When you purchase from Lodge, you aren't simply buying a pot or skillet, you're acquring a lifelong companion that your children will be using when you are gone.

I have 5 dutch ovens of various sizes, numerous skillets and griddles, and all of them bear the Lodge name and logo, and all of them still perform just like they did when I first got them, although they have improved with age because the taste...

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Presto 09995 7 Function Canning Kit

Sreamlines canning
I got this canning kit because I was tired of picking up boiling-hot canning jars and lids with salad tongs. The lid lifter works very well and does a great job of picking up and transferring lids from their prep water to the jar top and the magnet isn't so strong that you're always fighting it. The jar lifter worked very well for pulling the jars out of my steam canner following their canning cycle. The funnel was very helpful and resulted in the jars being clean even after filling--I only had to wipe 2 out of the 10 that I filled with the funnel, whereas without the funnel I always had to wipe all of my jar lids and then occasionally I would get one jar that didn't stay sealed and several that got stuck to their rims. This is a good kit well worth the <$20 that I paid for it.

Works just fine
I'm happy with these tools. I haven't had any problems with any of them. At the recommendation of my friend who cans a LOT, however, I purchased a separate stainless steel funnel. She says these plastic ones will begin to melt after a few canning sessions.

Durable Canning Set
Great little starter combo. Have used it a lot the past few months, and it's all holding together, no quality issues. Has everything you need to help move hot canning jars and their lids. The magnet (on the lid lifter) is a good strength to securely remove lids from hot water after boiling, but not so much you have to struggle to remove the lid from the tool and end up contaminating the lid in the process. Good kit at a fair price.

Update: We've canned hundreds of jars to include meats, fruits, vegetables and dairy. No melting concerns whatsoever. These have held up to canning and dishwasher cleaning great. Definitely recommend as a good starter canning kit.

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Circulon Contempo 2-Qt. Enamel Whistling Teakettle

Circulon Contempo Teakettle 2-Quart Whistling Enamel, Red
Circulon Contempo Teakettle 2-Quart Whistling Enamel, Red

Mainly at first I wanted a teakettle that I could hear and most I can not. The whistle on this one is not loud but low toned and I can even hear it in my bedroom through a short hall and the full length of the kitchen.

It is heavily enameled inside and out and heats water as fast as the stainless steel one we had. The big plus is the tea tastes better and I thought it was just me and asked my wife if her tea tasted OK from the water out of this kettle and low and behold, she says, it tasts better to me. Don't trust the cheap stainless steel from china or anywhere I believe today.

It has a thick spout and when you pour make sure the spout is half way or more over the top of the cup and you can pour out the last bit without a slobber back on stove or counter.

I keep it clean from scale by adding 2/3 cup regular...

Finally! My kettle quest is complete!
I don't often write reviews for things I buy, but the process of purchasing a kettle required A LOT of research in order to find a great one with no problems, so I hope to maybe save others some of the headache. Look no more! This kettle is outstanding! In researching kettles, there seemed to be "good" ones with one "minor" problem in all the ones I read about. Some dribbled when you poured them, or the handle got too hot, etc. This is built extremely well, and moreover seems to be designed by someone who is actually familiar with the process of making hot water! (as evidenced by user-friendly details, even an appreciation for the art of making tea). It's a great investment: it's built well, works beautifully, and is an attractive "statement piece."

The specifics: the lid fits in place securely and can be removed by pulling straight up with just enough force to pop it out. The handle feels sturdy, does not get hot (only warm at the most), and the whole kettle feels...

Terrific
Works as advertised. My girlfriend needed a new pot. She will only drink coffee through a french press and loves to use a pot on the stove compared to an electric kettle (don't know why?). She wanted black and we both love contemporary or modern looking products. This fit the bill perfect.

-Lid snaps on tight
-No dripping issues while pouring
-Large handle that does not get hot to the touch
-Loud whistle
-Heavy and sturdy (feels like it should last a long time)
-Boils as much or as little water needed very quickly

I would recommend this product to friends and family.....assuming they like the design.

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Cook N Home 15 Piece Non stick Black Soft handle Cookware Set

Unbelievable
I purchased this set when moving into a new apartment. I cook perhaps twice a week for 4 people and this set has held up to typical use and abuse from 4 guys. My girlfriend is jealous because she spent double on some other set but likes these better.

Pros-
-Price
-Build
-Versatility(I was able to make 4 stuffed peppers in the big pot)
-The coating makes everything come off even after being refrigerated for a few days.

Cons-
-The grooved bottoms trap soap sometimes which proceeds to burn.
-The larger two-handled pots are hard to drain water from without using a colander.
-The utensils gather/show soap residue.

Great Set
This set is exatly as advertised. The utensils are made of a surprisingly sturdy plastic. The pans have groovs on the bottom so that they dont slide, which is great. Overall Great Set!!! No negatives so far.

Very Nice Cookware Set
One thing that's not mentioned in the description is that the bottoms of them have a rounded grooved surface so they won't slide around on the burners (a zoom view of this would be nice to see with the other images). Everything else in the description is spot on.

We've used them all since we got them and are very pleased with the whole set. The utensils have been very nice, also.

They clean up very easily with the sponge-wand I use....my wife's broken me of using "scratchers", which is what did in the last set we had.

We are very pleased with the quality of the whole set and would recommend it to anyone.

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KitchenAid Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set

Great pans but not indestructible
I've used the Kitchenaid hard anodized cookware for more than 5 years and continue to love them. They're a good, solid weight with durable glass lids. There are of course many less expensive sets available, but those typically won't hold up under heavy use.

Hard anodizing does not involve Teflon or any other applied coating; it's a process of submerging the aluminum in acid, then charging it with an electrical current which causes a corrosion-resistant coating of oxidization to build up. Hard anodized cookware is considered to be stick resistant but not completely nonstick. It is supposedly healthier since there's no (possibly carcinogenic) coating that can flake off into your food. Who knows.

If you use the cookware on high heat, after a while the black color on the exterior starts to turn ashy/spotty and the inside develops small fissures in the coating. The pots are still stick resistant, but not as much as when they were new. I'd say they're very durable but...

great set of pots
I bought these pots when i was moving into my first apartment on my own, sick of using crappy pans and pots. that was about 2.5 years ago. I treat my pans well though i use them often but these are still like brand new with nonstick intact and easy cleanup. I highly recommend them. my mom got a gift of two calphalon pots which usually run 40-50 for the set and they after a year did not hold up well at all, i think this set is a MUCH better deal.

Great for the money - UPDATED
I usually write longer reviews but this one is pretty simple. The pots and pans are a very good deal for the money. Considering that this entire set costs what just one professional pan could cost, it's worth it. The pieces are light and strong, cook evenly, clean easily and are built well. They're about the same as the low-end Calphalon lines you see in the store but about half the price. If you're looking for a good cheap set that's a step above T-Fal, here you go.

Update - It's been a while now and they're still performing perfectly. I feel an obligation to make fun of the people that gave these a one star rating because "a magnet won't stick to them" ... Yes, they're aluminum, Einstein. And, to the other person that was upset because their electric stove discoloured the bottom....Sigh. I guess some people will never be happy with anything. I wonder if they realize a real set of cookware can cost upwards of $1k. For 100 bucks, these are awesome. Don't expect a bmw when...

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Paula Deen Signature Nonstick 15-Piece Porcelain Cookware Set

Good at first, not so much after repeated use.
This set of cookware was great when I first started using it. It was non-stick as described, heated evenly on an electric stove and overall I was pretty satisfied with it. After using it for a year, my opinion is beginning to change. The handles on the pots keep coming loose and have to be tightened every couple of uses. The non-stick bottom, although I have been very careful to avoid scratching or damaging it has started to peel off in little bubbles. The bottoms tend to get burn marks that you can't scrub off even with some serious elbow grease. I think when you buy these, you are buying the name. You could probably get a similar item for much less money at your local superstore. Not thrilled.

Word of Caution
Overall we've been pleased with the Paula Deen cookware, but be aware that as per the manufacturer's instructions included inside the box they can not be used on high heat settings. This hasn't been so much of an issue with the pans, but whenever we need to boil something in a pot (eggs, pasta, soups, water, etc) we have to use a different set of cookware altogether.

That's a pretty big design flaw in my opinion when cookware can only be used on low and medium heat settings.

My second complaint with the set is that the smallest pieces are too small to be useful. The smallest pot, for example, is absolutely tiny. It fits inside of the smallest pot from our old set and is smaller in diameter than the burners on the stove.

It's a good basic set for the $100 price range, just know that you're gonna have to invest in additional pieces for a full range of cooking.

* Wanted to add, too, that advertising this as a "15-Piece Cookware Set" is a bit...

Beautiful and beautifully constructed
I spent a month researching different kinds of cookware and finally made this set my choice. I have had this set now, for a month and I am very pleased with it. The color is amazing and it has brought back the joy of cooking. They are light and easy to maneuver, they cook very evenly... and with the ability to cook faster on lower temps means my food is done faster and better. The Teflon coating has cut my clean up time down to half as they are so easy to clean. The price was reasonable and I am very happy with this purchase.

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T-fal A9108294 Specialty Nonstick 5-Quart Jumbo Cooker with Glass Lid Fry Pan Dishwasher Safe Cookware, Black

We Like It
Can't speak to durability as of yet since we haven't had it a long while, but it is of good quality and can't be beat for versatility. Everything from hamburgers and roasts to a family serving of eggs has turned out beautifully. No problems with the lid that was mentioned in previous posts. Can't beat Amazon's service.

***Update 10/08

Still one of the best skillets I've owned. It's proven itself over and over. Cooks evenly, cleans up easily, and after being used 3-4 times every week, not a hint of wear and tear so far. Great purchase.

Excellent...and large, piece of cookware for the price.
I was a bit skeptical about buying cookware that I can not hold and inspect first. But the price was good and I decided to go out on a limb and try it. I have a family of 6 and am always using countless pots and pans to cook a meal large enough to feed the whole family. Well let me tell you this, this thing is big, and I mean big. The cooking area on this is amazing. You read about the size, but don't realize how big this is until you have in your hand. I can finally cook a meal all in one piece of cookware...I love it. I cook over gas and it cooks and heats evenly throught the whole pan, no hot or cold spots. I was able to brown and cook 6 breasts of chicken at one time, with room to spare. Yes the item is made in China, yes there is no Thermospot (however if you know how to cook not a big deal), but the construction seems good and the pan does have some good weight to it. This is definately a piece of cookware to have in you household if you need to cook large portion...

Cook a Whole Meal in This One
My T-Fal set of pots & pans didn't include this jumbo cooker, but right away I saw we needed this. It's great for big batch cooking like chili or stovetop meals. I like to cook up enough in one batch to save cooking later in the week.
This has most of the features I wanted: extra handle so you can use two hands to lift it when full, non-stick interior, even heat base, glass lid so I can see the progress of the cooking. I do wish it had the red dot in the center to tell me when the pan is properly preheated. You need to use plastic or wooden spoons or stirers with this surface.

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Granite Ware 0707-1 21-1/2-Quart Steel/Porcelain Water-Bath Canner with Rack

Can do!
The Granite Ware 21-Quart Covered Preserving Canner with Rack is a light-weight, lidded pot with a steel canning rack. As promised, the rack holds seven quart jars and with a little ingenuity, it can hold nine pint jars.

This canner is larger than most burners and may cause stovetop surface stains when used for extended periods. It cleans easily, holds the temperature and seems well constructed for such an inexpensive piece.

The graphic on the Amazon product page shows the canner with the rack lifted up and supported by the edge of pot. I was a tad nervous about lifting seven filled quart jars but the rack, though light-weight, was up to the task.

The only issue I have is with the height. To immerse seven one-quart jars with two inches of water above the lids means splashing or overflow will happen. I found no work-around for this problem but, for someone like me whose needs are limited (about 100 jars per season) this canner is a great...

Not so good canner
The canner rack was so flimsy that it actually bent when the canning jars were being put onto the rack. The hooks for holding the rack up on the side kept giving way and allowing the jars to fall into the water before the rack was filled

Home Canner
I like the canner and have used it many times since purchasing it. The only problem is the holder that holds the canning jars. It is made such that 8 oz. and 4 oz. canning jars fall through making it difficult to lift the jars out after processing.

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Cuisinart 7117-14RR Chef's 14-Inch Classic Lasagna Pan with Stainless Roasting Rack

Wrong dimensions
This is a nice pan and a good price at the present time for Cuisinart. It's solid. BUT the dimensions given in the product description are: 6.5 x 21.2 x 13.1 inches.

I thought this is great for really deep lasagna, but the actual height of the pan is a bit less than 3 inches. The width is 10

Circulon Nonstick Bakeware 3-Piece Cookie Pan Set, Warm Silver

Perfect for oven cooked bacon
While watching the "Barefoot Contessa" one day, Ina Garten made the suggestion to cook bacon in the oven. Not only does the bacon come out crisp and uniform, there is no grease spatter on the stove afterwards and cleanup is a breeze. Also the house does not smell like the inside of a greasy spoon for days afterwards. Deciding to take her advice about oven cooking bacon, I went online and purchased these pans, which comes with the one rack. As usual, her advice was spot on and I have been making bacon in the oven since.

These pans so far have not warped in the high heat (400 degrees) and have held up well. I do line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper however, so I cannot really say how well the non-stick coating will fair. For my purposes they fit the bill. If I have any complaints it would be that there was only one rack, but it is rather minor as that is what was pictured. I suppose eventually i will get around to purchasing a seperate rack.

Circulon Nonstick Bakeware
Used this bakeware all holiday season, and this product is excellent. The bakeware is very heavy duty, which allows your baking to come out beautifully. It was also great for baking instead of frying chicken.

Circulon cookware best around
Based on performance, clean-up and most importantly cost - this is the very best bakeware/cookware I've ever used. Food cooks quickly and evenly and a minute in Dawn dishwashing liquid is all that's required.

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Ball Quilted Jelly Canning Jar 4 Oz (Pack of 12)

Great for baby food!
These jars are great for freezing baby food! They won't break and they are safer that plastic, with no toxic chemicals to leach into the food.

My wonderful new jars
I am new to making jam this year and ran short of jars before the end of the summer. These jars came in a timely fashion and were reasonaly price as was the shipping. (And I just love the size. A perfect size for a present for someone you like but don't love(LOL)

Reliable brand
Ball canning jars are absolutely consistent and reliable in quality. This is my favorite size jar for all my home canning. With a family of 4 who all love salsa and jams it just doesn't make sense to can any smaller and this size fits in the Ball Home Canning Discovery Kit basket that I use for small batch canning. 3 jars fits perfectly.

These are the regular mouth sized jars, and the jars and jar bands are re-usable as long as they are in good condition. Replace your lids because the sealant can't be re-used. Lids for this type of jar are very easy to find since it is the most popular jar type in the USA.

Jars made in the US. I've processed them for up to 40 minutes and have never had a problem with them.

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Hario V60 Buono Coffee Drip Kettle, 1200ml

Things you need to know about this product before buying
Things you need to know before buying:

I used a regular pot with a pour spout 3 months before I purchased this kettle. The following points are based primarily on the differences I noticed between the regular pot and the kettle.

1. The pour control with the kettle is VASTLY superior to the control you get with a product with a normal "spout" area. The kettle's thin spout and long distance the water has to travel gives you a small, smooth stream in which to pour on your coffee grounds.

2. Because of the points in #1, the kettle allows you to pour water over the coffee smoothly and at a consistent pace, therefore giving you an EVEN extraction of your coffee, which translates to a nice, consistent taste in your cup. This is what you're going for.

3. The kettle holds enough water for about 5 regular cups of coffee (i.e. it holds ~40 ounces of water). I own the 40oz Chemex coffee maker, so for me, a full kettle = a full pot of...

Worth It
I knew what every review said about this product, but I couldn't justify the price. So instead for my pour over (either hario v60 or chemex) I would pour out of a 12 ounce frothing pitcher with a good spout on it.

Let me tell you. The Buono kettle is in a whole different league. The amount of control is amazing. I didn't really think it would make that big of a difference. But I am now a true believer in what all the reviews say. I would almost go as far as recommending saving up to buy this kettle first, then buy your V60 or Chemex pour over brewing device second (not really...but you get what I am saying).

The only comment I would give, the kettle is pretty thin metal. The bottom is not like a regular kettle's thickness. So I hear and think it is fine to put on a gas stove, but since I do not have to, I am going to hold out.

Also the kettle holds a constant temperature pretty well. Starting with a not preheated kettle. I poured boiling water in, put...

it's all about the spout
This product has one thing--and only one thing--going for it: its spout, which allows you to control the flow of water when brewing coffee using the pour-over method.

Otherwise, it has a few things going against it:

1. The price: it simply costs too much for what it offers.

2. The quality: it is very light-weight, flimsy stainless steel, and it rusts on the bottom (which is inexcusable for a tea kettle costing this much).

3. The design: It narrows toward the top, making it very inconvenient to wash and dry the inside (my had cannot fit through the top, and water gets trapped in the edges of the much wider base). If you fill the kettle and bring it to a rolling boil, water will actually boil out of the spout. Finally, it does not have any calibration lines on the inside indicating how many cups of water are in the kettle, which would have been handy.

Unless Hario happens to hold a patent on a kettle with a spout like this, there...

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Aluminum Pans for the 12V Portable Stove - Pack of 3

It's small
It was suggested by Amazon to buy with RoadPro portable stove RPSC-197. Although, the description said it is made for the stove, in reality it is much smaller to be used as an insertion for the stove. It's measured 8" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/2 ", and for the stove you need something like 9" x 5" x 3".

Small
These trays work well for reheating pasta and other things. Depending on what you cook, you may be better off disposing of the tray when used. The price is high. I got slightly bigger trays for my oven at the local grocery store at 3 for $.99.

Recommended
These trays help keep the rest of the stove clean. If you also line these trays with foil you can get several uses out of each one, plus enclose whatever you are cooking to guard against spilling. I only wish they had a slightly larger size as they don't fill the sove cavity enough.

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All-Clad 51125 All Clad Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan with Lid

Lighter than it used to be
I received this pan today and made dinner for the family with it. It works well. The lid is reasonably well-fitting. I'm commenting here to note that when I saw this deal I wondered if it was too good to be true, but it's in fact the genuine article. And also - this pan is significantly lighter than my five- or six-year-old all-clad stainless 12" fry pan (which needed replacing after operator error) - about 1.22 kg vs 1.38 kg according to my kitchen scale. That's a plus for ease of use and cleanup, but the reduced mass must mean less heat retention if the design hasn't changed.

Awesome Pan
This pan was recommended by America's Test Kitchen, and I can see why. It is the best pan that I have ever used. It is very even heating and has a large, useable cooking surface. It cleans up well with Barkeeper's friend cookware cleaner. It looks as good as it cooks. The pan is normally $130 without the lid, so at this price it's a bargain. Don't think twice, it's well worth it.

Great pan!
I bought this 12 inch All Clad skillet based on the reviews, the fact that it came with a lid, the price was great at Amazon. My landlord replaced my old 4 burner stove with a smooth top, and I needed to replace my 40 year old copper bottom Revere Ware because the bottoms were rounded.

I've been using my new All Clad pan for two or three weeks now and really like it, although I must admit I did have a learning curve to go through. The first time I used it, I burned the food and really made a mess of the inside of the pan. The temperature was way too high. It cleaned up nicely, though. I just used a little water with baking soda and let it soak for a while, then Barkeepers Friend and it was as good as new.

After experimenting for a while, I find if I cook at medium temperatures, everything turns out great and there's minimal sticking.

The balance of the pan is good, and weight is also good for it's size, but when the pan is full it's a little...

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Mirro 92122A Polished Aluminum Dishwasher Safe 22-Quart Pressure Cooker Canner Cookware, Silver

this is the canner you should get!
I know about canners. I can A LOT, and run two canners at one time. It is really getting hard to find a canner like this with a "jiggler" on top rather than a pressure gauge. I cannot stress enough that a weight system like this is just SO MUCH BETTER than a gauge if you are doing any volume of canning. If you are canning meats, you need to monitor your canner for 90 minutes, and if you have to babysit a gauge, you will get sick of it really fast. With a jiggler like this canner has, you can just listen, and know the pressure is correct. As long as the weight on top is just gently jiggling, everything is a.o.k. and you can read, or go the the restroom, or whatever you need to do. Plus, as years go by, I find it really hard to trust a gauge. You know the weight on this one will stay constant. I have one of this model of canner, and I'm buying another one today, to replace a perfectly good machine with a gauge.

Glad to find this one ...
After reviewing many options, I decided on this model because it has the weighted pressure control rather than the pressure gauge, which seemed to have a higher incidence of issues and failures.

The 22 Qt. comes with complete canning instructions, but the recipes are for "pressure cooking" rather than being "canning recipes. There are a number of great books out there for good recipes, including the one I use for all my canning Ball Blue Book of Preserving

I am impressed by both the "small footprint" of the base of this cooker as well as the numerous safety systems in place to prevent problems, an issue which several elderly friends who used some of the older pressure cookers assured me was VERY important - some carrying scars to prove it.

In addition to the vent tube, the safety systems include safety locks, an overpressure plug, an over pressure window (which blows the gasket and...

Easy to use when you have all of the information!
OK. I read several other reviews AFTER reading the instruction manual but BEFORE using the canner. I thought, "Come on people! How hard can it be?" Then I used the canner and momentarily feared for my life!

The directions clearly state that you should put your canning jars in, seal the lid, put your burner on high to heat the cooker WITHOUT the weight, and wait for steam to come out the pressure vent tube. Once steam comes out of the vent tube, you should set a timer for 10 minutes to allow the cooker to come up to pressure before applying the weight. Once the the weight has been added, you should reduce heat until the weight jiggles. Easy, right? Keep in mind that the directions are also very clear that if you see the red reusable overpressure plug pop or steam come out of the safety window, you should protect your face, turn off the heat, and allow the cooker to cool.

So, imagine my surprise when while bringing the cooker up to pressure, steam started to spill...

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Granite Ware 0510-4 19-Inch Covered Oval Roaster

Perfect Turkey Every Time
Wonderful product. I'm always puzzled when the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Roast Angst comes around. So much fuss & stress when all you have to do is put your bird in one of these, put the lid on, stick it in the oven at 325, take the lid off in the end for about 15 minutes to crisp the skin, and voila! Best turkey you ever ate. Cleans up easily with soap & water, too. Can you believe people pay big bucks for All-Clad & Calphalon roasters when all you need is this old-fashioned pan?

The BEST BEST roaster
We have used this type of roaster for over 20 years. Our original which belonged to my mother in law was lightly chipped inside so after a little over 40 years of contiued use in two families we decided to get a new one.
This pan guarantees the best turkey, roast, etc. No basting no worry.
Don't waste your money on fancy designer roasters, they cannot compare.

I will never go astray again!!!
I owned one of these years ago and got rid of it due to space constraints. What a mistake, my birds have been nothing but a total disaster ever since!!! The same end result -under cooked thighs and drums. These pans take all the guess work out. I always had excellent results but I just chalked it up to my own cooking expertise ( yeh, right!). I figured a more universal=($$$)roaster would be better & more practical, not the case. I'm so happy to have it back and so glad that such a great product, at an excellent price is from the good old US of A!!!

P.S. - an 18 1/5 lb. turkey fits like a glove in the 19 in. roaster!

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Step2 Cooking Essentials 10-Piece Stainless Steel Set

Little smaller than expected.
These pots are REALLY tiny. I wish they were an inch taller and wider. They seem quite durable. My daugher really likes them.

POTS AND PANS LOOK LIKE THE REAL THING
Sturdy, realistic pots and pans for little kids. Includes skillet, pans, lids and even a colander.( Pot holders too small for the pan handles or I would give the set 5 stars.)

great cooking set
I bought this set to go along with kitchen for grandchildren. They love it and enjoy cooking all kinds of meals.

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Nopro 12 x 9 Stainless Steel Roasting and Broiler Pan

Best fit for my toaster oven
Of all the broiler pans I searched for, this was the best fit for my large toaster oven. Exactly 11 7/8 x 9". Great find!

Make that 4.5 stars
I bought this for my toaster oven, keeping my fingers crossed that it'll fit (which it did, perfectly! ). The top plate with holes is more or less a permanent fixture in my oven, as its easier to clean than oven racks, and I use the bottom pan as a baking dish. I like that it's stainless steel,which is supposed to be a safe metal to cook/bake in and yet easy to clean.

I would have given it 5 stars, had it not been for the somewhat sharp sides. Otherwise the quality seems to be good. Get it!

Difficult to Clean
Item surface is small and the indentations in the pan surface makes it difficult to clean. Other wise ok for cooking foods that do not stick.

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Corelle Coordinates Simple Lines 6-Piece Microwave Cookware Set

A bit inexpensive.
I purchased these to go with Corelle plates that I purchased and they matched my pattern. I assumed they would be "Corelle" these do not say "Corelle" on the product anywhere, on the bottom the brand name appears to be "Eurita" (it is difficult to read) by Reston Lloyd Ltd. Does not indicate country of origin.

Arrived timely however they are fairly thin and very light weight but they serve a limited purpose.

The lids go on over a raised lip at the top and appear to seal well. The problem is that they are difficult to remove. On the bottom of the product it states they are dishwasher, microwave and freezer "OK". It does not say dishwasher, freezer and microwave "safe". Maybe it is just a selection of words. I have, in the past, always seen microwave "save", etc.
Can not use in a conventional oven or under a browning element.

Update August 11.2011, I failed to mention these are plastic, I used them once and they now sit in a cabinet and will likely...

Misleading label from Corelle
This product IS NOT FROM Corelle and is made of plastic....Not too happy with the product description and what finally arrived at my doorstep.

Wish I could get the set in larger. Awesome!!
Love this set. I've read reviews saying they are expensive. Everyone has an opinion. Mine is "Wish I could find the same things in a larger size. Love the ventable hood. Keeps the microwave from getting dirty. Got these as a present and was worried that the lines which matched my dishes would wear off. Not a factor nor do I believe they will ever be. I don't take reviews lightly as they are usually are my factor in determining which brand to buy. This is an AWESOME set. Just wish they made them in other sizes.

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Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Soft Touch Nonstick Skillet, 10-Inch

Best nonstick skillet I've tried
I bought this skillet for use with my induction burner (and it works well with that) but the nonstick coating is so much better than expected, I've ended up using it on my standard electric stove as well.

I'm an All-Clad user and have their nonstick skillet, but after a short time stuff sticks, coating or not. With this pan, after two years of pretty constant use, everything still slides out perfectly as though it were brand new. I'm not a gentle cook and have managed to scratch it a little. It doesn't matter; it is still perfectly nonstick. That makes clean up so easy I rarely bother to put it in the dishwasher. A quick swish with a soapy sponge and it's clean.

On the down side, it's almost impossible to keep the outside bottom of the pan shiny because of the ridged pattern so I can't hang it for display, but that's a small price to pay for omelets that slide out easily or grill cheeses that brown beautifully (even the cheese doesn't stick).

I...

Great Skillet for use on an Induction Range
We love this skillet! It has a great non-stick coating, which is hard to find in skillets that can be used on induction ranges, especially at this reasonable price. It's perfect for making omelets and other egg dishes. It heats up quickly and is easy to clean. I'd recommend it highly for all types of ranges, but it works especially well on an induction cooktop.

Nice Non-Stick Pan...For A While
I've had this pan for about six months and I really like it. It is nicely balanced and the non-slip handle fits my hand perfectly. The non-stick surface is very good and the pan cooks evenly.

Cleaning the bottom is a bit tough due to the fine concentric rings. There is a noticeable crevice where the disk meets the pan that is a gunk magnet, and damn near impossible to clean out. If you are anal about such things this will drive you nuts. Otherwise the exterior is no harder to clean than any other polished stainless cookware. The interior is almost self-cleaning. Farberware says you can put in the dishwasher, but we don't.

Unlike my other Millennium cookware, this one is not tri-ply, but stainless with a disk bottom. The disk is big enough so under normal cooking on a gas range the flame does not extend beyond the disk.

The only unknown is longevity. If I get at least two years out of it I'll be happy. If not, I'll update this review.

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Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Covered Stockpot, 16-Quart

Proven in use
This pot is PERFECT for making homemade pasta for a moderate to large sized crowd.

The heavy base and large capacity means when you plunge in a plate of still-moist homemade spagetti, the water keeps boiling, or returns to a full boil within a minute or so. Ours has stayed beautiful in our active kitchen for over a year despite constant use and frequent washing.

This is my favorite large kettle.

I can think of NOTHING wrong with this pot.

Update: 4/2005 (a year later) - This is STILL the perfect pot for cooking large batches of pasta and two-chicken soups.

Update 5/2008 (4 years later) - Still looks as good as new, and works just as well. We've given them as gifts, and they are always appreciated!

When nothing less than 4 gallons of gumbo will do...
Okay, I'll admit that I'm a bit biased towards Farberware in the first place, but with this pot they've done just about everything right. The aluminum slug sealed into the base makes for very even heating, which is important since it's wider than most burners. And it holds up to high heat well - I've been browning meat and making roux in mine for a few years now. The lid is snug enough without being a pain and the loop handles are nice - the smaller Classic series stock pots have the molded plastic ones instead. The only thing I'd change in the design of the pot is to use a brushed finish - I tend to prefer that over chrome because any chrome pot that I use very often ends up with a patina of scratches anyway, and I prefer that they all run in the same direction. But who's complaining? This pot performs where it counts - it heats quickly and evenly and has taken quite a beating over the years without so much as a ding.

Great Value
We bought both the 12 and 16 quart pots. We couldn't be happier. We have a large family and these sizes are great for pasta, sauce, corn, chili, BBQ...you name it. They are very sturdy, and the bottom is perfectly flat...something we need because we have a ceramic cooktop. They heat evenly and food doesn't stick. We were looking at pots that cost considerably more, but I'm glad we make the choice we did.

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Heat Diffuser Rangetop 99134

My Second Heat Diffuser
I really like this type of heat diffuser. I have used my other one for a number of years and decided to get several for family members as a small holiday gift, and then ordered an extra one for myself, since on occasion I could use 2. Also, my other one is looking a bit dark and rusty, so this will also serve as a replacement eventually and it was a great price. I lightly oil mine from time to time and I dry it by heating it to avoid rusting too quickly. The handle comes off and is convenient if the pot is too large or if I have the burner a bit hotter than the low setting. It really makes cooking chili or stock or other slow cook items a breeze - no pot watching!, and it is also good when warming drier foods. A great bargain!! Also I have not found this items in the stores!!

Problem with handle.
This doesn't work well if you're cooking something in a large stock pot. The handle attachment doesn't allow the pot to sit properly centered on the simmer plate.

does its job
The good news is: this product keeps food from sticking to flimsy pots. The bad news is: I couldn't get the sticker off the bottom of it, so it burned and smelled bad. More annoying: the metal of the simmer plate itself seems to flake and burn, leaving charred bits on the stove.

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Lodge Pro-Logic P12D3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Black, 7-Quart

Good, but not quite the usual Lodge standard
I've owned several other Lodge products, both natural finish and preseasoned. When possible, I've usually been willing to spend and extra buck or two to get the preseasoned version of a cookware, because they've been worth it. The preseasoned cast iron cookware comes pitch black, like someone has cooked 200 pounds of bacon in it. However, something is amiss with this 7qt Dutch Oven - it didn't meet my expectation of what a Lodge preseason cookware usually is.

When I got this Dutch Oven from Amazon, I was a bit shocked to find the finish was dark gray, instead of the deep black of evry other Lodge preseasoned item I own. But there were patches near the handle and rim of deep black coating. It seemed like something went wrong during the preseasoning process and that the coating had almost completely peeled off, leaving tiny remnants. There were several small pits on the lid as well. And the inside of the pot felt rough, not smooth like my other Lodge pans...

Excellent buy on a great Dutch oven
Just received this pot and have used it twice. It comes well seasoned and is a joy to use. Keep in mind that this pot is very heavy (approx 14 lbs) and the good sized handles are a welcome addition. I was somewhat concerned about reports of shipping problems...mine arrived in good shape and the Lodge box was in a larger box with air filled packing.

This pot joins five other cast iron pans and is as good a build quality as ones purchased 30 years ago.

Love the style
Love the design, but think this new thinner line of Lodge products may not be as good as the regular finish which is thicker and like the piece that my elders have passed down to me, which have been on many a cattle round up, camping trip or home table. Their new enamel line I love.

I own so many Lodge products and love the new Enamel Dutch Oven, in Patriot Red, and the 5 quart size which are better in my opinion than the French Le Creuset and Emile Henry pieces that I own. And its great to be able to buy 'American Made'.

And yes some of their newer items are being made in China now, which is sad. Check thrift stores, eBay for older products they have made. They are awesome. Just wish Le Creuset had the vibrant Lodge colours.

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Nordic Ware Danish Ebleskiver Pan

We use it EVERY weekend! Easy, Tasty, Fun!
We have used this pan every weekend for a year. Don't bother making mix from scratch - Hungry Jack's "just add water" pancake mix makes wonderfully light and fluffy Ebelskivers. We add blueberries and raspberries to our Ebelskivers (fresh in season, frozen but thawed in warm water the rest of the year).

Yes, it is nonstick but I find a little butter is necessary to keep the Ebelskivers from sticking if they have fruit in them, plus the butter is essential to taste, in my opinion. I add a small, thin slice of butter to the bottom of each Ebelskiver hole once it's hot (heat over low or medium low heat). Once the butter melts, add batter to each hole to just slightly below the hole's rim (beware, center hole heats quickest, so add butter to that hole last and add batter to that hole first). Now add fruit or jelly to center until batter rises to rim or just above the rim.

Once brown on bottom, use a small silicone heat resistant spatula to flip the Ebelskivers...

Perfect pan for Glass top Stove
I was worried at first that I wouldn't be able to find an Aebleskiver pan that worked on a glass top range, but then I was able to find this Nordic Ware Flat aluminum pan at a specialty hardware store. My first attempt at making the tasty Danish treats was a huge success. Aluminum conducts heat very well, so I was able use low heat only 3 out of 10 on the dial, and it made perfectly round Aebleskivers in a quick amount of time. The non stick surface needs very little oil or butter, and was super easy to clean using warm water and a mild soap. I would recommend this pan for any one who has a flat glass top radiant heat range.

You should definitely try these
There are many variations on the pancake theme (waffles, crepes, etc.), but ebelskivers are my favorite. Light, yet surprisingly substantial, they can stand alone, but are also the perfect vehicle for your favorite jam, jelly, or syrup. Growing up, I remember ebelskivers being cooked in a well seasoned, cast-iron pan. However, this cast-aluminum pan works very well, and is probably more practical. It is also non-stick, and fairly easy to use. Ebelskivers themselves take a little practice, whether getting the temperature just right or flipping them at the right time, but are well worth the effort, and friends will enjoy your practice attempts as well.

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Lodge L8SQ3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Skillet, 10.5-inch

Absolutely great for steaks
We bought this one to cook steaks without a grill (500F in a oven for at least half an hour to preheat the pan, then on the stove over big flames, then one minute for each side (oil the meat, not the pan, we use egg timer) and then back in the oven for 3-5 minutes till it is done your way). Like others, I recommend to fry some fat meat or bacon first, because while the pan is seasoned, the surface is NOT smooth and will benefit from some bacon frying a lot.

Great for Cookin' the Old Fashioned Way!
Forget about your teflon pans. Sure, they are easier to clean, but this is a REAL PAN! It weighs enough to use as a deadly weapon, in case you have ever wanted to chase somebody with a frying pan. Aside from its weight, there is something great about cooking in this pan that is hard to describe. I imagined my grandmother making bacon and eggs in a pan like this. Like an old shoe, this pan gets better every time you use it. It heats up slowly and evenly, and I have a hard time burning anything in this pan. I use it both on the stovetop and on the extra side burner on our gas grill. Like the instructions say, you clean it only with hot water and a stiff brush--no soap or dishwasher. That would defeat the purpose of a cast iron pan, which is intended to be "seasoned" by the foods you cook in it. After cleaning with hot water, it is important to dry it completely and either spray or rub it with cooking oil (or olive oil) to keep it from rusting. We store ours in the oven, since...

Not really 10.5 inches...
This pan is useable. My biggest complaint is that the cooking surface is not 10.5 inches, the top rim is. The cooking area is only about nine, which makes a huge difference. It isn't really even big enough to cook bacon, which is why I wanted a square pan. I use it for eggs and cornbread, but I think my cornbread tastes better in a round cake pan. I like the way it looks. I am not sure how well it was pre-seasoned.

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Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Kettle - Matte

Small but absolutely beautiful
This kettle is so much nicer in person than in the picture. It appears to be hand brushed (I bought the matte, not the mirror) and the design is the nicest I've ever seen in a kettle. You can feel the quality as much as you can see it. The handle fits the hand nicely and makes pouring easy. Well balanced. For someone with arthritis, this is really important to me. The top has a nice large opening for easy filling and cleaning, and the lid comes off easily - without that hard tug that sometimes is needed when a lid fits just a tad too tightly. My only disappointment is with the size. I wish it held more water. It is enough for a cup or two of tea, unless you fill it beyond the bottom of the spout. The up side to this, however, is that it does not dominate the stove top. I like my tea kettle to be as much a decorative feature on the stove as a functional piece for easy water boiling. This one is both. I would recommend this kettle to anyone looking for quality, great design,...

Design & function
Beautiful kettle, just as described.

Spout pours well, handle pivots in one direction only (a plus when in action), lid slips on & off easily without struggle, and lid is vented to allow steam to escape. PLUS it does not whistle! Yeah!

Large, elegant workhorse.

The mother of all kettles
I would like to take a few minutes from my busy schedule to write about this kettle. My wife has bought at least 20 kettles from different stores and returned each one of them. She then told me to find her a kettle. To find a good kettle that you will truly love was not easy. I went to many websites. I looked at at least 100 kettles but was not happy with any of them. Then I typed the words - Best tea kettles - on Google. Now, I was getting somewhere. I got about 15 kettles. As I was looking at the kettles, I stopped when I saw the Sori Yanagi kettle. I kept looking at this kettle. I was like a deer caught in the headlights. I said to myself, WOW. I could not explain it but it was the moment that I realized that this is the kettle I was looking for. It is a true true masterpiece. A work of art. No words can describe its simple beauty. Like a beautiful woman with curves and everything in proportion, this kettle was like that. What a beautiful spout. What a voluptuous body, what a sexy...

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Emeril by All-Clad E9209964 Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Fry Pan with Lid Cookware, Black

Good But Not Perfect
The Non-Stick pan is above average, but not as good as the Emeril Stainless steel pan. I figured it would be the same pan with an Anodized/non-stick coating on it, but I was mistaken. It does not heat as evenly around the pan as the stainless steel Emeril pan, nor is it as heavy duty. The non-stick portion is pretty good, but it will scratch VERY easily (just like any non-stick I think). However, it is a decent pan and far better than any generic/disposable pan you would get at Walmarts or Sears. I would say it is about the same quality as a mid-range Calphalon pan. Which is surprising, because this pan is actually made by All-Clad. For he price you can't go wrong. I certainly wouldn't pay over $40 for the pan though. If you are looking to pay more than that, I would recommend a Higher end Calaphalon or All-Clad pan.

In short, you would be hard pressed to find a better non-stick pan for $40 or less. However, you can get better quality if your willing to fork out the bucks...

base too narrow, undersized for 12 inch
First one showed up with broken glass lid. Second one arrived a week later.
I have used this about a month, I use it about 3 or 4 times a week. Coating is already showing signs of wear. My old cheapy 12 inch was a full 12 inches at the top edge, the inside was 10 and a quarter inches. This unit immediately curves in to 11 and a half inches where the lid sits, and is only about 8 and a half inches where the food sits. That's a chinzy design for a $40 skillet. I would not buy this again.

excellent pan
I have been using this fry pan ever since it arrived, and I like it very much. It cleans beautifully and cooks evenly. The only negative is that the handle does heat up if you are cooking a long time, so you have to be careful. But I am very satisfied nonetheless.

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Ozeri ZP-20GL Green Earth Frying Pan Lid, 8-Inch

Ergonomically designed handle
The ergonomically designed handle is larger and easier to grip than a conventional round knob. It automatically orients the location of the vent hole away from the cook's wrist to prevent accidental scalding from escaping steam. The inner flange of the stainless steel rim measures exactly 7-13/16" to nest nicely inside a conventional 8" pot. The handle is screwed directly to the lid without any intervening washer or adapter, therefore keeping the lid top easier to clean and with an elegant minimalist contemporary design.

Perfect fit for the 8" Green Earth Pan.
I have had the Ozeri 8" Green Earth Frying Pan for a couple of months now, and received the matching lid about a month ago. Prior to having the lid, I was using the pan for scrambled eggs, omelets, and other cooking that I didn't need a lid for. When cooking chops, and putting it in the oven, I had to cover it with aluminum foil.

Now that I have the lid I can cook ground beef, and onions, for a Shepherd's pie. I also use the pan for making my favorite dish, which is an Indian curry.

The lid is tempered glass, and has a really neat vent area, for allowing the steam to come out. It is silver in color, the same as the rim of the lid, and has a hole in the middle, with 4 smaller ones around the outside of it. The lid fits perfecting into the Green Earth Frying Pan.

Now when I am cooking my pork chops, I can sear then in the pan, and transfer the pan, and lid, into the oven. As long as I keep the temperature down to 392 F or below, it is ovenproof. I...

Well Made but Poor Design
This is a glass lid with a metal edge installed which forms the lip to correctly fit the pan. It has a small vent installed in the glass.

The noted design problem is that there is a narrow space between the glass and the lip where the lip steps in to be the correct diameter to fit the pan. Any food that gets into the narrow area between lid glass and lip is difficult to remove, at least with hand washing. If not removed this could become a health hazard. IMO the lid would be better if all glass construction at the edges or if the glass was smaller in diameter so that the metal edge did not include the step-in and resulting narrow food trapping gap. As is the lid works fine but is a PITA to clean thoroughly, particularly if there has been any boil over or splatter into the noted gap area.

This also applies to the 12" lid which I have and presumably to the 10" size too.

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Lodge A1-12 Camp Dutch Oven Tote Bag, 12-inch

No extra bottom needed
Simple to use.

1) Place lid in bottom of bag first.
2) Place D.O. on top of lid.

This keeps legs from stressing the bottom and allows the oven to breath.

Carry your Dutch Oven in style
This tote bag is made to carry and protect your beloved dutch oven.Why a tote bag you may ask? It not only protects your valuable $50 or antique dutch oven, but it keeps your other items clean if your oven has soot on the outside. These come in different sizes just like the ovens themselves. This particular one will fit a dutch oven up to 8 quarts or 12" in diameter which is the standard size used by scouts and other groups. It has a padded bottom to protect the legs, a heavy duty zipper closure, and carrying straps.

An absolute neccesity
I'm able to carry the D.O. along with the trivet, lid stand, lid lifter, tongs and other items nested inside.
For added safety and convenience I placed a matching size tin plate on the bottom of the bag. It not only protects the bag but it's nice to have a dedicated plate/surface to rest things on.

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Bayou Classic 7403, 3-Piece Cast Iron Skillet Set, 6", 8", 10"

Bayou Classic 7403, 3- Piece Cast Iron Skillet Set, 6'', 8'', 10''
Great set of 3 iron skillets for the price. All were well seasoned and made of heavy iron.I made excellant corn bread in these skillets and other fried foods as well and had no problems with food burning, cooking unevenly or sticking problems as long as you use proper steps to prevent food from sticking. The skillets arrived in great condition and on time it was a good purchase from amazon.

Good pans
You can easily get these from any Walmart but I liked the name Bayou and these pans are great. When I'm done cooking I quickly clean them while still hot and quickly spray canned Olive Oil on the cooking surface and this keeps them ready to go time after time..

Even heat distribution and I notice I only need to turn heat on half as high to get the same temperatures that the thinner teflon pans require. These will last a lifetime and with a faint mist of aerosol Olive Oil they shine nice and black and stay ready to go.

S'ok
The 10 and 8 inch are decent, each one has a few small dimples in the pan not completely smooth. The 6'' has the most holes and its really too small to do anthing with other than cook and egg. You're really buying 2 pans but they cook really well and heat up evenly.

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MaxiMatic EPC-808 Elite Platinum 8-Quart Pressure Cooker

Great Pressure Cooker
I love the ELITE EPC-808 8 QT Pressure Cooker by Maxi-matic. Everything I have tried in the past three weeks has been great. I am still learning what works the best for my family's taste. I really appreciate the 8 Qt pot! I've been able to feed us three, plus guests and/or have fantastic leftovers. I was able to can three qts of green beans from the garden. I didn't need to drag out the large old jiggle-top for just three quarts.
I purchased Laura Sass PRESSURE PERFECT and Bob Warden's SLOW FOOD FAST. Between them and the manual I have been able to make some delicious meals. I borrowed Miss Vickie's book, PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES from the library- glad I didn't purchase it, not as useful for me, but appreciated the introduction pages.
I really like the delay, and stay warm feature along with the ability to manually set times.
I purchased mine through Best Buy on-line for $99, but needed to pick it up at the store.

Edit January 4, 2012: At 11 months the...

Bigger Isn't better
My neighbor across the street, just received this pressure cooker purchasing it through HSN. HSN offered three colors of the cooker (black, red or blue) and she chose the blue one. I have a beef stew pressure cooker recipe that has been in my family over 60 years, so I went over there to test this machine out. I had another Elite model, but returned it because of defects.

This cooker is big, and will take up a lot of counter space. Looking over the instruction manual, I was dissapointed to see that it was a 12 psi cooker. For proper cooking it should be a 15 psi, anything less will require adjustments to your cooking time. This machine is loaded with pre-sets, and you are at the mercy of them, but luckily you can adjust the time needed to cook. Using the pre-set my beef stew recipe turned out alright, but, the bottom ingredients were badly scorched and stuck on the container. Pre-sets I hate. However my neighbor has used it many times since and enjoys it very...

I love this pressure cooker
I got this from HSN. The black version. I love this cooker

I have made lots of different meals in a very short time and I don't have to worry if something is frozen, I can still cook it faster in here than defrosting and worrying about the microwave cooking it.

Its HUGE. I think that's the primary reason I went for this one. We always have plenty of leftovers and although it has all those presets, I just cook it based on the time I want it in there. I am not sure where the reviewer missed that you can have it cook for a specific amount of time, but its possible and even better in my opinion.

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Lodge LSRG3 Single-Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle, 10.5-inch

Best Non-Stick Griddle
Over the years, I have bought several "non-stick" griddles, but those coatings always turn gummy, flake off, and don't clean well. Finally, I came to my senses and realized cast iron doesn't flake, is truly non-stick, cleans with hot water, and if it turns gummy, a little re-seasoning always fixes the problem. I love cast iron; love the shiny black non-stick surface that develops over time. Food always tastes great on iron, also. But I had never had a piece of pre-seasoned cast iron, so I was a bit skeptical about skipping the seasoning routine. The griddle got a good hot-water-only rub down out of the box, a generous coating of oil, and set on the stove to preheat for pancakes. The first one stuck just a little, but that was a temperature problem. All the rest of the pancakes were perfect - no sticking at all! And they were actually fluffier and had a crispier crust than usual, while the insides were oh-so-tender. Best pancakes ever! If this griddle cooks this well straight out of...

Great size for 2!
Great little grill for just two people! I grill burgers, vegies and more on this. I was going to get the larger size but decided this would be perfect for what I needed. It isn't too hard to clean up as long as you don't leave the food or grease on it for too long. Just wash it with water and a stiff brush and then dry and season. It will last you a lifetime and more with proper care!

great for those without a bbq
I bought this product for the grill specifically since i live in an apartment and cannot have a BBQ at my place - the griddle was just bonus. I've used it a few times and I love how it cooks. And cleaning it was much easier than I expected it to be. Already told my sister to go out and buy one.

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Paderno World Cuisine 4-3/4-Inch Stainless-Steel Lid

works perfect with the one-egg T-fal pan
It's a lid. It's well made. It fits my new T-Fal one-egg pans. It costs more than the pan, but oh well. Rating it four because of the price.





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The Original Perfect Pizza 12 Inch Pan

Marketing.
Looks like a great product. Would be nnice if it were for sale in Target or Kmart. This Amazon thing is ok. My ex has her book for sale on here to. Bigger and broader audience appeal would probably take this product into another demographic other than Amazon subscribers and online shoppers. Just my thought. Thanks for the information on your Perfect Pizza Pan. GM





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Paricon Inc. 605 Snow Block Maker (Pack of 12)

Cool!
This thing does what it promises. The only thing was that it said "Pack of 12" in the title and so I was expecting 12 of these things so everyone could play and build at once -- but I only received ONE. Not as fun. If more than one of you will be building, definitely get more than one and don't be fooled by the misleading verbiage in the listing. Bummer.





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Organic Sesame Seed Massage Oil - 1 Gallon

Massage therapy steamer
Transaction was great! Fast service product, works well. I would not hesitate to buy from this vendor. Give him a try!





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PAN SAVER 34" x 12", 100CT, 04-0507 M&Q PLASTIC PRODUCTS KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

THEY WORK!
I am a part-time food manager for a local service club. We feed our members twice a month, and we sell a few home BBQ dinners as fundraisers, that we cater to their homes. These liners have been a godsend for me! With no real kitchen facilities, these make clean up a breeze. In fact, it is very easy for left over donations to the local church agency. Just pull it up and twist tie them, put it in a box or foil hotel pan, DONE. Clean up is nearly rinse and sterilize. DONE. Chile beans in a 22 qt roster, DONE, no soaking and scrubbing, stews, rice, vegetables, the same. Also no flavor transfer. The only thing to remember is when cooking with the bags, in say a roster, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup distilled water between the pan and the liner. these bags have a 400'F limit, but most rosters exceed that when preheating at start-up, that is the reason for the water. I use distilled water because my tap water leaves a hard to remove calcium/mineral stain. BTW the large ones are the same as the...





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Paula Deen 12-Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set

Love Paula Deen
I am enjoying all my pots and pans. The robin egg color is gorgeous!!! I even ordered more after this order.





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Oster 69519.02 Caldera 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Lid

Caldera 10quart Dutch Oven
I've been looking for a Caldera style pot for a while and I finally found it on Amazon, so I'm very happy.

Let me say this, if your first starting out with getting kitchen supplies - always go with commercial grade. It may cost you a little extra, but down the road it pays for itself, because your not going to have to keep buying replacements, for a while.

I like to cook stews like curry chicken, pigs feet, peas n' rice and that is stuff you have to cook in big batches!

This pot cooks it perfectly! I've had it for only two days and have already used it three times! lol!!!

The only draw back, the handles get very hot - so keep your oven mits handy. But it is very sturdy and durable.

I have to add the 15 quart caldera to my collection as well.





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Paderno World Cuisine 7-Inch Non-stick Natural Aluminum Frying Pan

Great Little Frypan
This frypan equals those at a much higher price. I love it, recommend it for everyday use. It is eco-friendly, heats evenly and slowly. So far, I've used it for cooking eggs, burgers, and boneless chicken breast . They cooked beautifully. I look forward to many years of use.





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Omada M1545RR Red Ruby Square Paper Towel Holder

Not a paper towel holder
It is not a paper towel holder for the size of paper towels you buy at the market, way too small. It works fine as a toilet roll holder, in fact those fit perfectly.





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Nonstick Carbon Steel 9" Square Cake Pan

Unbeatable !
I've used this pan about 30 times since I got it. It cleans up like new so easily each time! I was so happy with it, I bought a second for my daughter





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Misc Imports 16" Japanese Wok (12-0525) Category: Woks and Wok Accessories

One Of The BEST Woks Available...!
This wok is Japanese made and of the highest quality steel. It's made with the best weld possible on the handle, no wobble, no movement; will last forever in the home environment. It's made of a great carbon steel (a form of iron), that when seasoned well, turns very dark, as close to black as you're going to get which is great for a new wok; anybody with experience or knowledge of woks will think you've been using it for ages at first glance...! It does cost double or triple what most Chinese mad woks cost, but the quality is there (Japanese labor is not dirt cheap like Chinese labor is).

It comes with a protective coating--put it into a HOT (500F-550F) oven until the factory coating stops smoking off--somewhere around 20-30 minutes. The wok will change from a shiny blue-ish color to a darker and more matte grey. Then season by heating every square inch of the wok over an open flame until hot and then smearing peanut oil over the entire wok, letting it smoke even more, as...





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