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Poor product Poor customer service Would not buy again for half the price

Warning: First time reviewer here, but I use the reviews of products exclusively on whether or not to purchase products on amazon.com. I do not want any other users to go through the same poor customer service I did only to gain nothing.

I have purchased a set of Berghoff Scala Ceramic coated frying pans. I used the main 12" pan for about a month. As time progresses the pan started to stick. I contacted the customer service dept. that told me to deep clean the pan with baking soda and water. After it was dry add oil to the pan while slowly reheating it. I did this several times to cure my pan as suggested by the customer service rep. He assured me that it would take some time for this to work. This took place over 4 months after purchasing the set. I then got preoccupied when moving into my renovated kitchen. After dealing with my renovation I found the pan again. It was now 12 months since purchase. I had a new representative that made it sound like the guy I was speaking to previously did a poor job and was let go, which he was very rude. She stated they needed to find my files and reopen the review of my pan. She advised me to send the pan in so the warranty dept. could look at the pan. I had to pay shipping both ways but I figured they would at least get my pan back into good condition. Berghoff never called or emailed that they had my pan even though I sent a letter with the pan. After waiting a month I decided to email and see if they received the pan. The last customer service rep I had was now gone and I had a new one again. She had to find the pan again and pull up the files. After a reply from the newest customer service rep she stated that my pan was not covered under warranty. WHAT?

She explained that due to the color of the bottom of the pan I had overheated the pan and that the warranty was now void. I the dirt she cleaned on the bottom of my pan was on all our pans we had. We have a glass top range that we cool all our meals on. It does get dirty at times. I simply took a nylon scrubber to clean one of the other pans I had just to see how hard it was. I emailed back stating that her suggestion was not the case and that I wanted to speak to a supervisor. Three weeks later still no response. I called and was directed to the same person I was dealing with my emails. She said she brought the pan to her supervisor and stated that she agreed while refusing to allow me to speak to her supervisor.

The facts: Not once did I ever cook with the pan over ½ heat on my range top. I primarily cooked eggs, sausage, warmed up veggies, and cooked some fish. Mind you that I only used the pan 1 month. I hand washed it after every use. At first everything would slide out of the pan. The pan got to the point where I had to scrape it each time after use and then let it sit in soap water. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AFTER 1 MONTH OF USE!

Due to the numerous customer service representatives, poor service, and average pans I would never recommend anyone buy from this company. They did offer me a deal though, 50% off their retail of a new pan. That was almost the same price I could buy it off of amazon.com.

Buyer Beware Stay Away Learn from my mistakes.

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Pros: nontoxic ceramic coating for healthy cooking. A true non-stick surface: the food does not burn, but cooks rather evenly. Cleaning also is a breeze, no scrubbing required!

Cons: Not dishwasher safe! However as I mentioned before the food does not stick to the surfaces and comes off easily .

Excellent quality for the money, I highly recommend it!

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I enthusiastically bought this set of BergHOFF EarthChef pans that did not use the usual non-stick chemicals.

After three or four uses, the pans were no longer non-stick. I called BergHOFF and went through

reconditioning the pans, sending in photos, etc. to find that the company does not back its product

and would not honor the one year guarantee good luck frying with these pans if you cannot turn the

flame beyond simmer. I love the idea of a healthy non-stick pan, but this is not it.

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We have had these over a year and the saucepans are still nearly flawless. Nice knowing we are getting no chemicals in our food. Unfortunately our daughter used cooking spray on the skillet and it was worthless after that. We have other ceramic skillets that are so so due to staining. Highly recommend ceramic saucepans.

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I'm very happy with the quality of these, I can't comment on durability as I just got them but I'll be sure to update the review if anything changes. Everything looks very solid and the design (lid and handles) are VERY similar to all clad and high quality.

Buy KRUPS FL700D51 Electric Kettle with Incorporated Tea Infuser

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Krups has done a great job with this tea kettle! This item makes a perfect cup of tea! I was not so sure about purchasing it since it is a new item and hadn't been reviewed before. It arrived in just two days and I used it immediately. It is very simple to use. So simple that you wonder why it cost $100. But really, that's a good thing. You are definitely paying for the quality and it is very well constructed. I wasn't sure if the infuser basket was glass or plastic. Turned out it is plastic. The directions talked about a plastic taste that you may experience at first use, but I heated and disposed of two kettles of water with the infuser lowered prior to actually brewing tea and I experienced no plastic taste at all. I would hope that Krups would have made the infuser BPA free, but I can't find any evidence either way. The water heats quickly and the multi-temperature function is great for brewing various types of teas. Also, once you brew, the pour spout has a fine mesh screen that will prevent any loose tea debris from escaping into your tea cup. I brew a lot of rooibos tea which is very fine and some of the tea does escape the infuser. The other good thing is that it has a double infuser (a basket that the actual infuser sits in) which allows you to place other items that can use a longer brewing time into the basket prior to lowering the tea infuser. For me, I like to add a little fresh ginger into the basket. Clean up is very easy as well. Only thing is, I would have loved to see some intermediate measurements on the carafe in addition to the max fill line. All in all I've been enjoying this product and would definitely recommend it. It's all a tea lover would ever need to brew a great cup of tea!

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I emailed Krups and they said that the plastic infuser for this product is BPA free, but i do wish it was glass or metal instead.

Works great.. only thing that could make it better is a noise to let you know its done heating up.

The Breville model similar to this one has a feature where you can heat in 5 deg increments and a timer to start boiling water for people who want their tea before work etc...and i believe this informs you when its done heating.. but for $230 for the Breville model the Krups is a cheaper alternative.

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The tea kettle works great. I don't use the infuser, though i tried it once and it worked fine. i use it as a water heater with different heat settings.

Now for the reason it is not a five star.

the heat settings listed don't match my 2 test thermometers. I wanted a 165 setting that the product doesn't have.

I found that mine actually has one, because all the settings except boil are about 10 degrees lower than the listed temperature, so if i want 165 degree, i set it at 175 and so on.

so, for me it works, just, if you get this product check the temperatures.

Just so you know, i purchased this about a week ago. I do use it about 4 or 5 times a day

april first 2013 and still working well

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Pros:

Very attractive and functional kettle. I especially like the hold temperature setting that keeps the water at the selected temp for an hour great for grabbing that last-minute coffee before heading out the door in the morning. The glass kettle is sturdy and the spout pours well.

Cons:

The base unit quit working after less than six months. Luckily I had registered the product with Krups and they were able to look up my purchase and issue an RMA over the phone without a receipt. They also sent me a pre-paid shipping label to send the kettle to a local authorized repair station. I'm sending it out today for repair/replacement. Hopefully this malfunction is random and not indicative of a design flaw.

UPDATE:

After owning this kettle for six months (including the month or so it was being repaired) the joint where the plastic spout attaches to the glass has begun to leak, which results in a teaspoon of water dribbling onto the counter each time I pour a cup. I hesitate to send it back in for repair because it is twice as fast compared to heating water in the microwave. I will post an update about my experience with customer service in the event I do decide to send it in for repair again!

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I had high hopes for this kettle and it certainly delivered! It boils water very quickly. It isn't heavy like I expected (since it's glass) even when it's full. I don't plan to use the tea basket since it's plastic, but it is also very well done. My only complaint is the tiny bit of silicone in the bottom of the kettle, but considering i was using a completely plastic kettle before, this is a major improvement! Having multiple settings for different types of tea is very cool, but i can't say i use it as much as i expected to. It's still nice to have the option though. Love this kettle and highly recommend it!

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A sturdier, better designed rack would be hard to find. It sits comfortably in the roaster, offers large handles for ease in lifting even the heaviest roasts, and is non-stick! Unfortunately once it's out of its element, it's unwieldy. Cooking meat spatters, so almost every inch of this rack is covered with grease. The metal can scratch your sink. This isn't fun. My best advice is to find someplace where you can let it soak in hot, soapy water for a few minutes. Then use a nylon pad, and keep turning the rack to make sure you've got all the surfaces clean. It's easy to miss something when you're dealing with this sort of design. Let's face it, at this price, this rack is a bargain any way you look at it. Just expect to spend a little extra time and effort on the cleaning.

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If you don't want to spring for a roasting pan, no problem the disposables do just as well. There is no question, however, that your bird needs a lift out of its own juices. There is no better way than with this rack. Large, sturdy and truly non stick, this rack will ensure even cooking by exposing all sides equally.

When you find a high quality kitchen essential at such a low price, I can see no reason to let it go. Buy it. Now.

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I've had this rack for over a year now and I've used it many, many times. It's a roasting necessity for a beautiful holiday turkey, everyday chicken, or fabulous sirloin roast (gives you uniform roasting by allowing heat to circulate around the meat and preventing the lower portion of your roast or bird from boiling in it's own juices at the bottom of the roasting pan). This particular rack is offered in a larger size, but when I bought it last year, this was the only choice available. I'm very happy with it -I've cooked a few 20+lb turkeys in it and don't see the need for the larger rack. Granted, my 22lb turkey did look like a size 18 woman in a pair of size 6 jeans, but it still worked quite well! I've never had a problem with clean-up that a little soaking in soapy water didn't fix. The rack doesn't look as lovely as the day I got it, but geez... it's been roasted a couple dozen times and it's still going strong. I highly recommend this rack.

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This would be a wonderful addition to any cook's kitchen. It holds almost any size meat or poultry... large or small. It will probably fit most roasting pans, although the Calphalon pan is the easiest to clean up. The best part... all the fat drips off the meat while it's roasting. Other roasting racks that I've used only sit a half inch or less off the bottom of the pan and sometimes that's just not enough to keep the meat out of the drippings. If you can love a roasting rack... I do!

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If you don't want to spring for a roasting pan, no problem the disposables do just as well. There is no question, however, that your bird needs a lift out of its own juices. There is no better way than with this rack. Large, sturdy and truly non stick, this rack will ensure even cooking by exposing all sides equally.

When you find a high quality kitchen essential at such a low price, I can see no reason to let it go. Buy it. Now.

Vogelzang TK-02 Tea Kettle, 3-Quart Review

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I've heard a lot of people complain about rusting with these. You have to care for them properly to avoid that. Properly seasoned cast iron is very nearly indestructible if maintained. When you get it, wast it out, let it dry completely, then wet a cloth in vegetable oil, and wipe on a thin coat inside and out. Bake it at 400 degrees for half an hour. IGNORE THE SMOKE. IT'S FINE! it will smoke a LOT though. Open a window for ventilation. After the half hour bake time, let it cool, then repeat the oiling and baking two more times. When you are done, it's properly seasoned. Redo it two or three times a year. We use ours over the open fire when we are camping. It's awesome to have hot water for tea, cocoa, and even dish washing.

BTW, that seasoning method keeps your cast iron skillets in prime shape too. If any cast iron cookware gets crusty and you cant scrub it clean, put them in an electric oven, and turn on the self-clean feature. When it cools down, wire brush the crud off, and follow the seasoning instructions above, :-)

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This is a good heavy tea kettle. I got it to sit on the woodburning stove to evaporate water into the air. My old one finally rusted through after many years, and this seems like it will be a good replacement for it.

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I actually intended to use the pot to heat water for tea and once I got it the box says not for consumable water, for humidifying only. I BOUGHT TWO OF THEM! I really looked at details to get a real tea kettle.

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I bought this steamer because it seemed to be the best price/capacity ratio in the category. However, 3 QT volume is not true. The kettle is much smaller and doesn't hold 3QTs even when filled to the brim. Moreover, when full it actually leaks the water from under the lid when the water starts boiling. Thus, to be usable you have to fill it with no more than 2 QTs. It is a shame because I specifically needed a larger capacity steamer to avoid filling it up many times during the day (I keep my woodstove running most of the time). This is also not an error in the on-line product description, but the misrepresentation directly from manufacturer (it says 3 Qts on the box). Otherwise, the kettle is pretty basic and has greyish/greenish hue (another minor disappointment my wood stove appears comparatively darker). I, guess, after all twenty-something bucks just doesn't buy enough iron to make a true 3 Qt kettle...

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This product was shipped with the lid broken off and an actual break in one side of the kettle where the base meets the upper part. That might be excusable,.... except that it seems pretty clear that the seller knew it was damaged! The kettle itself was thrown upside down in its' box, which had clearly been previously torn open and was held together with a lot (a lot!) of shipping tape. Note the upside down part because the broken-off lid was sitting loose on top of the upturned base. Can't think of any way that that could have occurred during shipping. I was going to try to use it anyway, figured that it would probably work okay with the lid just sitting on it so I put water in it and put it on my wood stove where it promptly leaked a whole lot of water!! Pretty stinking shoddy! The kind of seller that would ship an item in this condition should not be on amazon.

Reviews of Cajun Cookware Pots 2-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Sauce Pot - Gl10491as

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I was a bit leery of purchasing this pot after reading some reviews noting poor quality, but since there seemed to be no other manufacturer of a 2-qt cast iron saucepan, I bought it anyway. I received it yesterday, and have not yet decided about returning it or keeping it.

The "quality" of manufacture is appalling. The lid has an unintended hole (!) in it near the handle, and the supposedly pre-seasoned finish is very uneven, and the interior has both smooth and rough areas. The handle has extraneous material on the edges leftover from the mold, and the lid is off-round. The handle has rust on it. The capper is that it's made in China, leading me to wonder if there are materials other than iron present (lead?) and what substance was used to "pre-season" it. I am switching to a lot of cast iron cookware to cook healthier food, and I'm concerned that this pot is a step in the WRONG direction!

I sure wish Lodge would make such pots, as their cookware quality is very good or excellent. The shape and size of this pot is exactly what I wanted for cooking such things as pasta sauce, but......I think I have now decided to return it.

The only reason I gave it a star is that the pot itself holds water--or at least I don't SEE any holes in it.

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I love these sauce pans. They are pre-seasoned, so, unlike "raw" cast iron, they are already "stick-resistant." This is a good-quality product. I am very pleased.

Just wash them with hot water and a plastic brush, put them on a low flame to get good and hot (and completely dry), and it's ready to go. If you need to scrub with dishwater, restore the finish simply by heating (as above), turn off flame, spray with "Pam" (or lightly oil) while hot, and wipe off. Ready to go for next time.

Cast iron mean even heating, better flavor, and more nutrition (minute amounts of iron migrate into the food). The only downside is they are a bit heavy, but the lip across from the handle means you can carry them with two hands.

I am slowly moving toward (almost) all cast iron cookware. Good stuff.

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First issue, thought this was made in Louisiana but actually made in China. Second issue, I did not want to waste it so i scrubbed very clean and seasoned. It responded to the seasoning process (same as used on quality cookware by Lodge) by turning very sticky and flaky. I really wish Lodge made more products in this size, will have to go with stainless (US) or enamel lined cast iron (French).

Sorry, but can't recommend this.

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Great pot to cook sauces on the BBQ,fire, and/or oven.You will need to season pot after you receive it. Spread light grease/oil over entire pot then bake for 30 mins at 250 degrees.

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I love my cast iron pan using cast iron is healthier for use and I love the way they cook. The onley place I could find them was at Amazon.com.

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I recently purchased a set of Tramontina Tri-ply* pans from WM (the ones recommended by Cooks Illustrated) and was amazed at the quality of the pans. Please note that the pan shown above is NOT the same as the ones given rave reviews in the magazine. The difference is that the Amazon pan only has a tri-ply base whereas the WM version has tri-ply cladding that smoothly continues all the way up the sides. You can tell the difference if you look closely at the picture above. Look at the bottom and you will see a seam running all the way around the base of the pan. This is where the tri-ply base is attached to the plain stainless upper portion. Thus you only have tri-ply on the bottom of the Amazon pan. The tri-ply does NOT continue up the sides of the pan (the WM version which has a smooth seamless side with full tri-ply cladding running all the way up the sides.)

You have to be careful when purchasing Tramontina. They make everything from very cheap bottom line cookware all the way up to excellent cookware which is often compared to All-Clad in quality. I would say that the Amazon pan shown in the picture above falls somewhere in the middle. It's not junk but certainly can't be compared to their best quality pans.

*for those not familiar with tri-ply it is a method of encasing an aluminum layer within two layers of stainless steel. Bare aluminum may be dangerous to your health but it conducts heat way better than stainless. If you have tri-ply you get the safety of stainless with the heat conductivity of aluminum. If tri-ply is not continued up the side but only on the bottom you will have uneven heating)

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I bought this pan when it was reviewed in a cooking magazine. It was compared to, and rated the same as All Clad. I really didn't believe it, but headed to the local low price store (WM) and bought one. I have a burner on my stove that has a hot spot and is perfect for testing fry pans. I am a huge All Clad fan because the hot spot really doesn't affect All Clad. Anyway I cranked on my burner and dropped some butter in fully expecting to see it smoking away. It didn't. It was as good as All Clad. I went back to the store and bought the whole set.

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We have two other Tramontina pans and were so happy with them we wanted a small saute pan. No matter what oil or fat spray we use everything sticks. We read the product instructions carefully and have never used the pan on high heat. Cooking so low to ensure it doesn't stick results in way over cooked eggs.

We kept trying and trying thinking it was "our" fault but still never get good results.

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We are in the process of changing our cooking ware to all stainless steel and my wife decided she liked the Tramontina line of pots and pans best. So, we recently picked up the 8" and 10" saute pans. They have a real nice heft and feel in addition to looking beautiful. Plus the flat bottom conforms well to our ceramic stove top and they've given excellent results with everything we've tried so far. I particularly like the easy-to-grip handle. Nice cooking ware. And they're made in Brazil, of all places. We'll be adding more.

Gary Peterson

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I was looking for a pan that will work with an induction burner. Armed with a magnet I started a round of shopping in dept. stores around the city. I looked at All Clad, Viking, Calphalon, Cuisinart Tri Clad, etc. On a whim, I stopped at the local Walmart, expecting to find the regular dreck that passes as cookware. To my surprise I found this pan that was not only ferromagnetic, but also had an aluminum clad bottom and was very substantial. The handle is very comfortable and stays cool even after 30 minutes of medium heat on the stove top. BEST OF ALL It only cost me $21!! Half that of the closest competitor.

Review of Calypso Basics 7 Quart powder coated Colander

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This review and the photos I uploaded above are for the red 7 quart colander.

The overall quality is very good. The enamel finish is nice. The color is close to red-orange. The metal rim on the top is a little bit loose, but it's not really an issue; I don't think it'll come off. The handles are riveted, so I find them to be very sturdy. It could use some more holes on the edge of the bowl base for better drainage, but tilting it usually takes care of whatever water is remaining.

Dimensions (7 Quart): The top diameter is 13" and the handles extend another 1.5" each. The bottom pedestal is 8.25" in diameter. Total height is 6.75" (5" for the top bowl and 1.75" for the pedestal).

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I got this in pink and loved it. But... it does chip and rust a little, and now doesn't look so great after just a few years. I'm now looking to replace it with something else. Although I'm all for whimsy in the kitchen, I think I'd prefer longevity.

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Got this for my father-in-law for Christmas and he loved it! Beautiful and bright red looks great in his newly remodeled kitchen. It's also a great size when you're throwing a dinner party or just have a lot of kids to feed.

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I've only had my colander for a 3 months, and the enamel is already chipping and the metal underneath is rusting. Now, we do use it for a lot of draining pasta, so we're pouring boiling water through it. We also put it in the dishwasher to wash. But why would I want to have to treat a utilitarian tool in my kitchen with kid gloves? I expected better performance. So, now I'm looking for a colander that is just plain stainless steel. It won't be as pretty, but I'm hoping it will work better.

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Beautiful yellow color. I was looking for a pretty butter yellow colander and I was very happy with this one.

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I was disappointed

I used this pot on an electric glass top stove for making cereal.

However, the cereal sticks to the bottom of the pan.

I thought with the price I paid, the quality of the pot would have been better.

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This is great cookware. It's great at even heat distribution and at induction cooking. But it's much heavier than most cookware.

Review of All-Clad MC2 Covered Sauce Pans

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If you are a serious cook who wants serious quality cookware, then All Clad is a great option. If you are not 100 percent familiar with All Clad, here is a brief description of what you can expect from them...All of their lines have a full aluminum core (which provides excellent heat retention and distribution) and stainless steel interiors (which offer an easy to use, non reactive cooking surface). It is the best of both worlds combined in one piece of cookware. The difference between the various lines of All Clad is simply the exterior surface...stainless steel (obviously their Stainless line), anodized aluminum (the LTD line), Copper (Copper Chef line), Stainless with an added layer of copper in the core (Copper Core), and brushed aluminum (the MC2 or "Master Chef 2" line). They are all, in my opinion, excellent cookware, but each one has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the Master Chef 2 line, which this saucepan hails from are:

1)The brushed aluminum exterior gives it added thickness and heft. In my opinion, this provides better cooking qualities than most of the other AC lines (except for the LTD which is even slightly thicker). While all lines of AC perform beautifully, I feel MC2 has slightly better heat retention and distribution. I enjoy the cooking experience a little more with MC2 than I do with the stainless line.

2)It costs less. I think we all agree that's an advantage!

However the main disadvantage of the MC2 line, in my opinion, is strictly cosmetic. Straight out of the box, the saucepan will look beautiful, but over time, it's exterior will undergo intense marring. It doesn't matter how much you baby your cookware, these pans scratch horribly and discolor very easily. I don't care what anyone says...I have tried every trick in the book to rid my MC2 of their ugly discolorations, and nothing works. And as far as scratches go, once they're there, they are there for good. If looks are a big issue with you and/or you keep your pots and pans on display in your kitchen, bear in mind that these pans take quite a beating. These just will not have the striking beauty of the stainless or copper core line.

As far as this particular saucepan, it's definitely a winner. With the thick aluminum core and exterior, you will definitely enjoy the performance that this pan will offer you. Your sauces won't scorch as easily as lower quality pans and you will find you will have much more control over your cooking with a pan like this. It is certainly a joy to cook in it, as is all of All Clad cookware. And the accompanying stainless steel lid is durable and tight-fitting, everything a lid should be. Do bear in mind that this saucepan is not like a typical two quart saucepan. Most 2 quart pans are wide and short. This pan is tall and narrow. (It doesn't even measure 6 inches across and is smaller in girth than my 1 and a half quart saucepan). The advantage to that is you will get less splatter and less evaporation with a pan of this shape, but to me, the narrow girth of this pan is a distinct disadvantage. I cook on Thermador burners which are very wide. The flame on my burners completely devour this pan and I have to use a medium to medium low heat setting at the most or the flame will lop up the sides of my pan. If you have pro appliances with wide burners, then this will be an issue for you. You will either have to use a low flame or invest in a simmer plate. This fact, along with the exterior marring, is what made this pan lose a star for me. However, if I were to rate this pan solely on performance, then it would earn five stars all the way! Even with the drawbacks, I'm still a very proud owner!

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I have about 7 All-Clad Master Chef2 pans and I love each one! This pan has been extremely useful in heating up sauces and small soups. It's my favorite pan to heat up a jar of pasta sauce. I highly recommend it!

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I am not as thrilled with the 2-qt sauce pan as with other sizes from All-Clad. I have the 1.5, 2 and 3-qt versions, and all are well made, beautiful to look at, and heat up and hold heat beautifully. My only gripe with the 2 qt model is that it is too small a diameter pot, just a taller version of the 1.5 qt. It would have more utility for me if it were the same diameter as the 3 quart. I have a Thermador gas range, and I have to set this pot on the small diameter burner, at a very low setting to keep the flame from curling around the edges. this is fine when I am boiling a small amount of liquid in the 1.5 pot, but with a larger volume of water it takes longer to heat.

I have a mixture of saucepans from the brushed-aluminum exterior MC2 line and the stainless exterior lines. I like them both. Perhaps the brushed aluminum bottoms may prove harder to keep clean than the somewhat more expensive stainless models, but so far I don't have any problems that way.

I also purchased Bar Keeper's Friend as a cleaner/polisher, based on a previous reviewer's recommendation on Amazon. I indeed found it next to the Ajax and Comet at my supermarket. It does a beautiful job of making my pots look sparkling!

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I've only had this pan for about a week now, but so far it's been just what I needed. I've used to to warm cream and, along with a metal Amco mixing bowl, serve as a double boiler, where I prefer a pan taller than it is wide, and it's worked just fine. I don't think the appearance is as attractive as the stainless or even the LTD lines, but it's not bad, really. Performance matters more, anyway. Plus, I found this pan mis-marked at Dillard's for a mere $23.75, so I wasn't going to pass it up just because it isn't shiny on the outside. A pan of this size and shape is very handy to have, and I would buy this one again without hesitation...even though I personally would rather have the stainless, mainly because I wonder how well the exterior will wear.

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I burned my medium-sized saucepan years ago. It could not be salvaged. I cooked for years with no saucepan because I couldn't decide what type to purchase.

This is a great addition to my kitchen. It is *smaller* than I imagined, but I suppose I could have actually measured out what 2 quarts were going to look like before I ordered it and I would have known to order the next size up. Didn't think about it, though. (I recently heated up 3 cans of Stagg chili, and it couldn't have taken a fourth, so if you are a person that needs a story in order to picture something, there you go.)

Things can stick to this pan, so read up on using All-Clad pans ahead of time to get the best results. I think the story is that you need liquid in this pan. If things start to stick, add liquid. But Google that yourself, just in case I am remembering it wrong.

For those who thrive on design? This pan is sleek and simple. The handle is long enough that it doesn't get too hot. 5 stars.

Reviews of Michelle B. by Fagor Cast Iron Lite Chef's Pan with Lid

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I was looking for a new everyday cooking pan with enough room to cook for two people. On the other hand, I did not want a huge pan that would take up the entire kitchen cabinet. I was looking at cast iron pans when I came across this particular pan. I loved the color of it immediately since it would go with my apartment. I also loved that it came with a lid and would not weight as much as normal cast iron pans would. The day I received the pan from Amazon I immediately opened the box, hand washed it, and I read the included materials. That night I made a quick stir fry and immediately realized this pan was not what I was hoping for. Not only did the dinner stick horribly to the pan but after cleaning the pan the white inside was brown and nasty looking. I was never able to get rid of the discoloring, and food sticks badly to the pan. I kept the pan hoping that it was my fault from not using enough oil or cooking spray, but no matter what I do the food sticks and does not cook evenly. I will be looking for a new pan soon to replace this one.

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I purchased this from an Amazon sister site, myhabit.com. It is the second Fagor pan that i haved purchased that bows in the center; all liquids run to the perimeter of the pan. Both were like this upon receipt. Other than that, it's a decent pan, the enamel coating is good, but it definitely does not seem to provide the same benefit as a full cast iron pan. I don't know what "new technology" was used, but it seems like they just reduced the mass. In retrospect, i should have known better that to purchase celebrity cookware. Not recommended.

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I got this pan about 6 months ago thinking lighter cast iron would be a good thing because I find my regular cast iron enamel pieces to be very heavy. It was an attractive pan when I got it, but after a few uses I noticed the exterior enamel appeared to be coming off. As in, when I wipe it with a damp white towel, red comes off on the towel. I don't know what it's made of, but none of my other enamel pieces do that. A few more uses, and the exterior enamel looked awful. Being lighter cast iron is not really a good thing, either. It seems to heat up too quickly and have hot spots, so things want to stick and burn. I think this is a very poorly made product.

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Quality cookware but very heavy and tends to rust in areas if you leave in water for to long. Foods also tend to stick in the porcelian.

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ii bough this from myhabit.com is worth it. is cast iron but not heavy.. it also looks great. easy to clean

Buy Farberware Millennium Tulip Shaped Open Nonstick Stainless Steel

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This is an early comparison of and All-Clad compared to a Farberwear skillet. I bought both the All-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless 13in Nonstick French Skillet w/Lid (41135-NS) ($169.95) and the Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Tulip Series Nonstick 12-Inch Skillet ($39.99) because I needed a new skillet for our induction stove and I wanted to see for myself whether there was a significant difference between these skillets.

Both skillets are made with stainless steel so they should work on induction stovetops. The All-Clad has 2 layers of stainless steel covering an aluminum middle. The Farberware has an aluminum bottom section that is covered with stainless steel. It appears to be bonded to the upper (cooking) part of the pan (made of?). The All-Clad came with a metal lid and was enclosed in a sack in a large box. It also came with a limited lifetime guarantee. The Farberware came with a small cardboard informational "cover sheet" like you find most skillets. The handles of both skillets looked similar but I found the Farberware more comfortable to hold in my hand. Both skillets have a non-stick coating. The Farberware uses DuPont Teflon Professional nonstick with Metal Guard; it's not clear what the All-Clad uses although they state the inner surface steel is 18/10. The Farberware has a rolled outer edge while the All-Clad does not.

I haven't cooked with either one yet but I did place them on the induction stovetop to test whether they work. Both heated up promptly but the All-Clad seemed to make louder crackling noises at the highest power setting. Both skillets are dishwasher safe and neither should be placed in cold water when hot to minimize the risk of warpage.

The All-Clad is made in the US and the company is owned by Groupe SEB, a large French consortium that also owns Krups, Moulinex, Rowenta, and Tefal brands. Faberware started as a US company and now is licensed by Meyer Corporation, a cookware distributor based in Vallejo, California, USA, whose parent company is Hong Kong based Meyer Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Cookware labels for which Meyer is the parent firm include Circulon, Anolon, NapaStyle, SilverStone, Prestige and Bonjour. Meyer owns the licenses for cookware produced under the KitchenAid and Farberware labels in addition to producing private label cookware for Macy's and Sur La Table. Their distribution plant is based in the US but their manufacturing is based in Hong Kong.

It is not clear at this point whether the All-Clad is worth 4x the cost of the Farberware but as the saying goes, the proof will be in the pudding. They are both of similar size and heft and while the construction of the All-Clad is very good it also appears that the Farberwear is well constructed. I suppose I will see with time and use.

Incidentally, the stated skillet size is for the top (widest) diameter; the bottom (inner) measurement is more like 9". I believe all manufacture's stated measurements are for the top so skillets with sloping sides will have smaller internal diameters. Some French Skillets have straight sides so both top and bottom measurements will be nearly equivalent. If you want a matching lid this one fits perfectly: Farberware Cookware Glass Replacement Lid, 12-Inch

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I found this pan from the review done by America's Test Kitchen and Cooks Illustrated. This pan was actually the runner up, but I chose this one because I wanted a pan without the heat resistant handle so I could stick it in the oven when needed. Their winner had a rubber handle that made that impossible.

This pan was everything I hoped it would be. The non-stick surface works very well. Also, I wanted a pan I could stick in the oven, and this one is safe to do that with up to 500 degrees. The pan cooks evenly due to the thick bottom (which adds some weight but it is necessary for even cooking).

I also really like the high sides of the pan. It allows me to cook things like pasta sauce in it without any problems.

I also purchased the lid for this pan and they work excellently together.

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It is so great to own a nonstick pan that really is no stick, won't poison you and lets your food brown when desired. I would recommend this to anyone. The bonus for me is that it is good on induction.

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These pans are every bit as great as my old AllClad at half the price. I bought the 10" and 12". They are well made. No wobble on the stove, nice heft and the non-stick surface could not be any better.

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I PURCHASED THIS SKILLET FOR MY MOM. SHE ALREADY HAD THE MELLENNIUM SOFT TOUCH 12" SKILLET AND LOVED IT. SHE NEEDED A SMALLER SKILLET SO I ORDERED THIS ONE FOR HER. SHE LOVES IT AND USES IT ALMOST EVERDAY. PLAN TO BY 10" ONE FOR HER BEFORE LONG.

Reviews of Plastic Microwave Vented Food Plate Cover #6016

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This is a great item that works just as it is supposed to.

It arrived in a very timely manner and I am totally

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Had not seen these in stores before. My wife loves it. It is not an expensive item but works well!!!

Review of Paula Deen 1 Quart Porcelain Open Saucepans

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I bought this pot on impulse b/c I love the color and b/c I thought I could really use a smaller, non-stick sauce pot. I was so right! I use this little pot several times a week, usually for making small amounts of sauce or gravies but also for boiling milk, water, etc. Just yesterday I made three healthy helpings of hot cocoa in it.

Its size makes me mindful of getting too much liquid (for pasta or gravy, for example). It makes enough cheese sauce for four servings of homemade mac & cheese (or for a whole heck of a lot of broccoli) and nothing sticks to it. I just let whatever it is cool and it stiffens and I just pull it right out of the pot. Since I've never had to scrub it, the non-stick surface is like new. I rarely need to put it in the dishwasher; a light once-around with a soapy cloth takes care of the residue.

It's heavy but not too heavy, remarkably durable and an excellent value. Since purchasing it, I've bought more cookware in the same line and it's gradually replacing all my other not-so-non-stick pots (that cost more). I'm always happy when I find this little pot isn't waiting to get washed, which might be an odd way to find happiness but it works for me.

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My first Paula Deen but hopefully not my last. This terrific little pan is used nearly every day. The pouring spouts are most useful when heating soup or sauce. The nonstick surface appears very sturdy. I very much appreciate the porcelain coating. Besides being attractive it is so easy to clean. My range is gas and I was a bit wary of what the flame would do to the pan bottom. It has not turned color or stained in any way. Time will tell, but I think this line will be a star in my kitchen.

Note: I have recently changed to an induction cook top and sorry to say that this little pan won't work for me any longer.

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This cook ware does all it is advertised to do. It is so pretty that I don't like hiding it int the cupboard, and am in the process of hanging some of the pieces.

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I really like this saucepan. The spouts are nice for pouring. Easy to clean. Handle grip is comfortable. It didn't come with a lid. Otherwise a valuable pot.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I picked this little one-quart double-spouted saucepan by Paula Deen because I have the matching dutch oven. I've used the bigger pot for about two years now and it's superior even to my hard-anodized, expensive pot when it comes to heating water for pasta quickly.

The little saucepan is no slouch either. I like the red and black speckled exterior and the copper accents -in this case, the ring to hang the saucepan up is copper. The saucepan itself is just right for making gravy, for poaching a couple of quick eggs, for making just enough ground beef and onions to fill a quartet of tacos, or to heat a can of soup or make hot chocolate. The little spouts work exactly as they should, and the Teflon finish seems sturdy -my experience with the dutch oven's finish gives me confidence there.

EDIT: I really, really like the nice heavy no-heat handle, however, after using the pan for many months, I've found that the wonderfully heavy padded handle is not always balanced out by the weight of the pan. If there's not much in it, it will start to tip. That's become a problem as I've come to rely on the pan for so many things. I still love the pan but, ironically, have given up using it for melting butter. There's just not enough weight to be sure it won't tip.

I own a much more expensive set of nice cook wear, but I find myself preferring this line -and I hope to add more pieces to it.