Reviews of Cuisinart Contour Stainless Open Skillet with Helper Handle

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I received it as a Christmas gift from a friend when I mentioned my worries about the teflon. It is a wonderful skillet that I use every day. It is important to use PAM or some kind of spray to prevent the food to stick to it and to wash and dry it after each use. Low to medium heat to prevent burn marks. If it gets any yellow mark (hopefully you do not burn it), you may use "Brillo" softly to remove any stain (I have done this and it did not cause any damage). You may also use 1/2 vinegar 1/2 water (for a few lets say about 10 minutes). All that works for me. My skillet looks almost like new after constant ever day use for more than 3 months. I love it!!!!!

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Bought this during the holidays, actually very beautiful (I suppose an odd thing to say about a kitchen utensil, but it makes your kitchen look that much more designer, lol ;) ).

Works just as the ad says, easy to clean too.

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Hint: Use olive oil spray or liquid for easy non-stick cooking. I swear by stainless steel--I don't use teflon due to the release of toxins during cooking.

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We decided to try a couple of individual pieces before committing to a complete set. This skillet was the first to arrive and we tried it out at lunchtime by frying an egg for a fried egg sandwich. I had read reviews of the complete sets where people had complained about eggs sticking. I can't imagine what they were doing. They must have put an egg in a dry, hot pan. We put a little butter in the cold pan and heated it up before cracking the egg. The egg rolled around in the pan like it was on ball bearings. No sticking. This pan only requires moderate heat. It works great and looks great. I can't wait for the big skillet to arrive. I'm sure that I can convince my wife to spring for a complete set of this fine cookware.

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This replaces a Tefal equivalent where the non-stick coating was starting to go.

This pan has a very solid base, and it works well on our gas range in that even at high, there were no hot spots allowing for even cooking, and the pan heats quickly too.

We were worried about straight stainless as opposed to non-stick, and we were surprised that the food doesn't attach that easily to the surface.

Cleaning with a plastic non-abrasive pad worked well, no soaking necessary, that may change after the pan gets more wear, but so far, very pleased.

The handle does not get hot or warm, even on our biggest burner at max heat after 15 minutes searing we can hold the handle without getting burned.

The sides are not the thickest metal but the pan does not flex and the build quality we found excellent compared to our other pans.

This product looks identical to the Emerill line except for the branding Cuisinard.

We're sold on this particular build quality, the next time we need a pan or a pot, we'll look for the same product line.

Reviews of All-Clad MC2 Saute Pan

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When I saw the size of this pan, I wondered if it could possibly work well on a conventional-sized gas burner. Or would it just heat the center of the pan with the outer areas relatively cool? The clerk at the store assured me that it would heat evenly because it has an inner core of pure aluminum besides the exterior of brushed aluminum to help it conduct heat all the way up the sides, too. I took a chance and purchased this pan. It is great! I cooked one of my favorite recipes--chicken marsala--in it and it performed flawlessly. The bottom of the pan heats evenly with no hot or cold spots. It is heavy enough that you can use high heat with no fear of the pan warping. You can cook at low temperatures and feel confident that the pure aluminum core will spread that gentle heat evenly all across the bottom and up the sides of the pan. It browns beautifully and the mirror-smooth stainless interior is easy to clean. The lid fits snugly and keeps those precious juices in your food.

For those who have never tried one of All-Clad's fine pans, here are a few tips. To prevent meats from sticking be sure to preheat the pan properly for at least a few minutes and do this on the same heat setting that you intend to use while browning your meat. Add the cooking oil (not a cooking spray) after the pan has heated. Use an oil that has a high smoking point like vegetable oil, peanut oil, or even light olive oil. Extra Virgin olive oil has too low a smoking point to be used for pan searing meats. Don't put cold meat in a hot pan for searing or it will stick. Let the meat sit out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before you begin to sear it. Pat it dry with paper towels to be sure it is not wet (that causes sticking, too). The pan should be hot enough that you hear a nice, loud sizzle when the meat is placed into the hot oil. Leave some space around individual pieces of meat to allow moisture to evaporate. If you crowd the pan, your meat will stew, not brown, and it will be tough. Don't poke or move the meat around once you have put it into the pan or it will not properly sear. Right after you place the meat in the pan, you may notice that it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Don't panic! That is how the meat surface becomes properly carmelized (browned). The meat will tell you when it is properly seared because it will "release" from the bottom of the pan and can be easly moved and turned over. Repeat this searing process on the other side.

DEGLAZE! This is an important next step: remove the browned meat from your pan, pour off any excess oil that is left in the bottom. If you see a hardened brown crust on your beautiful pan, no worry. Just deglaze the pan by adding some wine, stock, even plain water, and stirring over medium heat to loosen those crusty patches. This process only takes a couple of minutes. Keep stirring to loosen anything that is stuck on the bottom of the pan, then you can add extra ingredients, return your meat to the pan, cover with the snug-fitting lid and braise or simmer to delightful tenderness.

With its all-metal construction, this pan is oven ready and can go right from stove top into the oven to finish your cooking. They are virtually indestructable, too, with a lifetime guarantee from All-Clad. They may be pricey but you can count on them as a lifetime investment and can even pass them on to your kids. You won't believe what a difference real quality cookware will be until you try it for yourself.

When it's time to wash the pan, hot sudsy water and a little Barkeeper's Friend scouring powder will restore the pan to like-new brilliance.

The only down side to this pan is that its slim handles make it difficult to manipulate. And you will need a pot holder or oven mitt to protect your hands from the "helper handle" (which does get hot) and the handle on the lid. The long, stay-cool handle will be just fine for stove-top use unless you put the pan in the oven.

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Of the top 5 pans that no kitchen should be with out, the ALL-Clad MC2 saute pan is tied for number one in my book. Not only does the Master Chef 2 line cook better then ALL-Clad's "bread and butter" stainless line, it's also less expensive. Sauteing, shallow frying, poaching, steaming, you name it this pan can do it. I'm not a big fan of buying cookware sets, and that's why i purchased this pan seperately and paid the price, but its worth every penny. Cooking in this saute pan produces an incredible "fond" (little bits of food particles), that when deglazed, produce an extraordinary pan sauce. This is something I would NEVER want to cook without. In fact, I plan on willing it to my children so they can have the same enjoyment that I have had.

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This pan is great! I use it on an almost daily basis for sauces, stir fry, and the like. High sides keep the sauce in the pan and off the stovetop. Cleans easily. This pan and the 6 quart saute pan are the two pans I use the most.

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Most amateur cooks are either unaware of or ignore the true French saute pan, of which this is a superb exemplar. The very best thing about this shape, with accompanying lid, is that it can work as either a saute or as a brazing pan, since it has all the best features to braize (low sides and lid).

I recently got this to replace my old Calphalon anodized aluminum pots, as I ultimately felt these did not work as well on electric stoves as they did on gas. Among other things, they actually tended to warp a bit. I'm expecting this stainless steel clad construction will satisfy me for far longer than the old black aluminum.

I've used this bad boy several times since I've gotten it and it has worked like a champ. I expect to use it almost as often as the workhorse 6 quart stock pot.

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The pan is certainly fine, and I expect to use it for decades. But as another review that I read had warned, the pan is not perfectly flat. Thus, your oil tends to rest along the outside circumference of the pan. I got tired of looking for a pan like this, so I settled for it. I was tired of the $60 junk that you have to toss after a few years and also did not want non-stick anymore. This cost only $220, which seemed like a deal compared to other high quality pans of this size, which are more than $400. But then again, not being flat is definitely less than ideal although I plan to live with it. Not sure there are any good alternatives.

Review of Good Cook Epicure Square Turner

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I eat a ton of eggs. I like to fry them, so it's important for me that the spatula itself be sturdy, but that the tip is flexible so that it can slide underneath the egg without breaking it. I guess I didn't read the other reviews carefully enough, but looking at the picture, I thought that was the case. In fact, the entire turning part is made of a hard plastic. It's still possible to flip eggs with it, but they don't turn out nearly as nice as with my old turner, which recently broke. In addition, the first couple times I used it, the egg was sticking to it, making it difficult to make scrambled eggs as well.

The construction of the turner itself seems sturdy enough though; if you're looking for just a hard piece of tapered plastic on the end of your turner, you should be fine with this one. If you cook eggs, I'd go with something else.

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I love this spatula! It's sturdy, not flexible and flimsy. What sets it above all the rest is its edge. Comes to a smooth, super-narrow point all along the turning edge, which means it'll scrape anything off a pan with ease. I'm ordering more like this and getting rid of all my other spatulas.

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I've used this for about 3 months and it has made cooking pancakes and french toast a breeze! I also have had no problems with putting it in the dishwasher. The metal is not rusting and the handle is not loosening. Overall, it's a great turner!

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This is a great turner if you need a firm, non-flexing blade with a sharp edge. I find it excellent for tasks such as browning chicken or other meats that may stick a bit to the pan. The sharp edge of the turner makes it easy to get under the meat and flip it over, and scrape all the stuck pieces off the pan. It's made of nylon, so it won't damage a nonstick coating.

It's not the best choice for flipping delicate items such as eggs since the blade has virtually no flex to it. But for other uses, I find it works very well. It's about as close as you can get to the functionality of a sturdy metal turner but still protect the nonstick coating.

The build quality is better than I expected for the price (under 4 bucks). The turner end measures 3.5 inches wide and 3.75 inches long. The handle is plastic and comfortable to use, and has a nice indent for your thumb so you can get a good grip. The handle also has an eye hook at the end if you want to hang it. The handle is 9 inches long from where it attaches to the blade. It's 12.5 inches end-to-end.

Very nice and highly recommend.

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The product description claims that it is heat resistant yet the edge of the spatula melted a bit after normal use and started to flake. I had to scrape off the loose plastic. Now I'm very careful not to expose it to heat for very long.

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These knives are heavy, sharp and cut meat like it is paper. Just like the knives in a top steakhouse restaurant! They are fantastic. I use the knives all the time and just throw them in the dishwasher and they come out looking brand new. They're great and holding up beautifully. I am very impressed with these knives.

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Works very good but you have to like a large steak knife. Got very fast.

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These knives are AWESOME!! I wish I had purchased them sooner.

The seller was right on the mark. Package arrived exactly when it was scheduled!

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I got these knives to replace a lower duty set that I had for over ten years. These knives are the big, beefy (no pun here), and sharp ones you get while enjoying a perfectly grilled piece of your favorite steak at a steakhouse. I got two sets for those times when the party and the beef is bigger!! They are nice wood, but not so nice that you feel like you should not use them at a backyard picnic. They are perfect for me. Get some of these, fire up the barbeque and enjoy your summer.

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I had a fairly decent set of matching flatware to serve 8 people, but all of the knives were near-useless for anything tougher than chicken. I'd seen knives like these in steakhouses before (hence the name, I suppose) and figured that, even if they didn't match the rest, they'd have a classy look that would go well with them all the same.

My only real surprise upon getting them was how big they are, but they aren't unwieldy at all, and they do their job incredibly well. I can now make clean cuts through my steaks with little effort at all without resorting to pulling something out of my knife block (which isn't one of the ones that includes steak knives).

I'm a bit curious how they'll hold up in the long-term, but my initial impressions are very positive.

Range Kleen 2 Shelf Wall Mount Black Pot Rack Review

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I've read the reviews and would rate the installed product with 5 stars. It's sharp looking, very functional, and if installed properly should stand up for a long time. That being said the key word is to install it PROPERLY. I looked at their installation video twice before installing it and read the critical reviews posted here.

Do yourself a favor and toss their so called installation hardware. You're going to need four spring action anchor bolts and you'll also need to drill a hole in the top center rack. You can't do the same on the bottom rack as it is recessed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, make the center hole that you've drilled line up with a stud. Their video says to "get as many of their predrilled holes to go into studs". Unless your house is built with horizontal studs (I jest) that will never happen. You probably won't want one of the other holes which are off center by 5 inches on the top and more than that on the bottom to be the one going into the stud. That can only tend to make the unit list to one side when you load it with pots and pans.

For just a few cents more they could have included spring action anchors and drilled the center hole that I referred to. They also could have made it easier to access the screws which you will need to tighten as this requires a short or off center screwdriver.

Oh well, I had nothing else to do that morning. Good Luck !!!

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Very solidly built. Heavy and sturdy. Screws are provided for mounting to your wall but I would get molly bolts instead. This rack is heavy and with all the pots and lids on it, a more secure mounting is needed.

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My wife picked this out a couple weeks ago and we couldnt be happier with the look. It was pretty easy to install. Id recommend that you find at least one stud to secure this to, as molly-bolts can work their way out with a heavy load like pots and pans.

We plopped a little potted plant on the very top rack and it really ties the kitchen together.

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Perhaps I'm being a bit too harsh on a product that cost me $42, but this was an absolute nightmare to mount sturdily.

Before I get into what was required, I will give you the GOOD.

Once mounted it looks great. The pictures of the black mount show far more sheen on the black metal than is actually there, it's almost a matte black and looks very sharp.

The form factor is also just fine, two shelves are nice to have.

The hooks are the same matte black as the base, mounting the hooks on the inner grating seems necessary to get what you want to hang in the right place, but they have a tendency to shift and clang around a lot when you do this.

For ~$40, it's a steal, except...

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The mounting hardware they give you is totally inadequate; You need one strong woodscrew or lag bolt screwed into a stud in the top center mount, otherwise any substantial weight you put on it will probably come down crashing in the middle of the night (like some reviewers have claimed).

The mounting scheme for the top shelf is poorly designed. Don't let any reviewer here tell you differently, more than 10lbs of weight on this shelf will make the metal at the top sag. When you put weight on it, all of the force is exerted at either edge of the top shelf. There is only one screw in the top, and it's in the *center*. When it's secured into a stud, instead of crashing down, the metal simple deforms and bends around that center screw. This is what people mean when they say it *sags*. And yes it does sag, no matter how heavy duty your mounting hardware is.

I could not tolerate this, I got around it by doing the following. I drilled two additional mounting holes on either side of the top shelf and anchored them with drywall screws. Due to the curve of the shelf, it's almost impossible to actually screw these in (probably why the designers didn't put them there). You have to use an extremely short screwdriver, or a ratchet with a phillips screwdriver and a lot of patience.

Putting it all together and mounting it to my satisfaction took me at least an hour, but once I added the additional mount points, there was no sag. It's not so solid it still doesn't bend or bow a bit when I give it a good tug, but it's not visibly deforming with 25lbs+ of cookware on it. Two design flaws: the metal is just too soft for this purpose, and you need mounting points at the edges of the top mount. I wanted to get two of these and mount them next to eachother (hey, I have a lot of cookware), but now I'm reconsidering it, even with such a great price.

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I had checked the restaurant supply store in my area for pot racks, but all they had were the straight stainless steel ones. I found this rack after some research and decided it was the best I could get for my money. I received it, put it together and mocked it up on my wall. The first thing that I noticed was the lack of a second mounting hole on the top shelf. The bottom has two holes, but the top has one directly in the center.

This alone made me question my purchase.

After mounting the rack with pop-toggle screws from HD (the included anchors for this rack gave me nightmares of failure in the middle of the night), my questions were answered. The top shelf was bowing out away from the wall! I hung my 14 piece Cook's set from JCP on the bottom shelf with the supplied hangers, and the top was bowed out a good 1/4" at the corners.

We'll see how long this lasts. I suspect the first spot to fail will be the top mounting point.

NOTE TO MANUFACTURER: Please use the same locations for mounting screws for the top shelf as you do for the bottom.

Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2-Speed 200-watt Immersion Hand Reviews

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This is the upgraded Cuisinart Smart Stick that has accessories. The basic unit does not come with the chopper unit or the whisk; both of these accessories are very useful.

The chopper will handle small amounts of herbs such as parsley or rosemary, and easily chop half an onion or some garlic. This means that if you don't have a small bowl attachment for your food processor (or don't have a food processor) you still can do small chopping tasks that are messy on a cutting board.

The whisk allows you to beat egg whites to stiff peaks, necessary for meringues or cakes. As long as your bowl is clean of grease, it is short work to make up perfectly whipped egg whites and a lot easier on the wrist than the traditional way of using a balloon whisk and beating by hand. If I am making a batch of waffles that uses one egg, I separate the egg and whisk up the egg white separately, then fold it in at the end of making the batter. This makes those very light and crisp waffles in a Belgian waffler, and it's the secret to getting very light GLUTEN-FREE waffles. (The gluten free flour mixes can tend to be heavy.)

The stick itself is well-designed. A button on the unit releases the bottom half for cleaning. This will let you do a thorough job without immersing the electrical (upper) part where the motor resides. So if you have something particularly sticky that needs a soak, you can easily do that with the bottom blade portion. Removing the lower portion also lets you attach whisk or insert into the chopper unit.

A beaker also comes with the Smart Stick, for beating up smoothies or other liquids.

The housing around the blade is metal. I've had units in past that had plastic housing, and eventually, if you drop them or they just get very old, the housing cracks. That won't happen with the metal.

The unit has a low and high speed.

Summary: this is a really good stick blender, with all the right notes. If you like to puree your soups, chop nuts, make pesto, and beat egg whites, this unit will do it all.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is my second Cuisinart immersion blender experience. This model is very similar to the one I tried previously, but, so far, has not shown the serious flaws of the former model. That model had a chopping attachment (mini food processor bowl) which was horrible and totally useless as nothing chopped in it (things just stuck on the blades and spun around and around). The bowl on this one is at least functional (at least for now) and does appear to chop food to some extent. However, it cannot pulse/chop food into anything less than a relative paste and is very uneven. It is best used for small volume foods that you wish to puree (like one can of chickpeas for hummus or a few avocados for guacamole) rather than actual chopping. Also, the lid locking mechanism on it remains annoying to lock in and is troublesome to attach if the tiniest bit of food gets on top of the spindle with the blades (which happens easily because of the small size of the bowl it's nearly impossible to add food to the bowl when the blade is inserted and not get some on top of the spindle). You have to carefully clean it to get a solid lock.

Other than the chopping attachment, this is a perfectly adequate stick blender. I mainly use it for pureeing soups as it works fine for hot liquids which are not suitable for a blender. You can't get as a fine a puree as a blender, but you also don't have to worry about the top blowing off because of steam building up and getting sprayed with hot liquid. The stainless steel design is attractive and easy to clean, but it will also scrape the bottom of any pot you use it in. My stainless steels soup pot is an intricate mass of scratches as a result of using this. I don't think that's going to be an enormous problem in the long run, but if you like pristine cookware (or use nonstick), you'll want to avoid this blender for in the pot blending.

The whisk attachment is fairly lightweight, but works weel for whipping cream and meringue. I've made hard meringue with it several times and find it to be pretty good. The main issue with this blender, and all blenders of this type, is that you have to constantly hold down a button for it to activate. If you're whipping a meringue, it can get pretty tiresome on your thumb as you have to press for so long. I wish there were an option to keep it running without holding in a button, but I realize this is a common safety feature. Also, if you use it long enough or for a hard enough task, the body of the blender with the motor can get pretty hot. When I've used this to mash large numbers of chickpeas for falafel, the body can get so hot that I can't continue to hold it. I'm using it as a workhorse, and most people probably won't use it this way, but it is something to keep in mind.

Overall, I like Braun's immersion blenders better because they run cooler, have a better chopper, and the tip of the blender seems better designed so as not to get bits of food lodged in it while blending, but this one is fine as long as the chopper attachment isn't integral to your cooking needs. If it is, I'd say look elsewhere.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love the Cuisinart products because of their good looks and unquestionable reliability. I have their hand mixer, their ice cream maker, their food processor, and some cookware. I can vouch for how long-lasting their products are. That's certainly an important thing to consider because, yeah, they cost more than the other guys. But it's almost always true that you do get what you pay for.

I didn't have the earlier version of this stick blender, but I'm glad they added the chopper attachment and the whisk attachment before I got it. I had a separate electric chopper that never did a very thorough job with things like nuts and vegetables, so it is in the trash now. With the Cuisinart chopper attachment I can pick the whole thing up and shake it as it is chopping so that everything tumbles around and is more evenly processed. With the whisk, I don't have to haul out my electric hand mixer or use a manual whisk for small jobs. I still use the electric mixer if I'm making a cake or something, but this little whisk attachment is great for omelets or other small jobs.

I still use the stick by itself more often than any other way. I stick it in my pot of cream of asparagus soup and it pulverizes all the vegetable pieces to make a really smooth soup. I stick it into a pot of gravy to whip those flour lumps out and make a perfectly blended sauce. Nothing else not my blender or my electric mixer can atomize all the lumps and chunks and make the creamy smooth result this stick blender can.

The stick can be held in one hand because the buttons are so well located and easy to push with the same hand. Switch between speeds as you blend. The bottom half comes off and can be thrown in the dishwasher when you are done. It's metal and sleek and it's Cuisinart! Worth every penny.

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This video demonstrates the Smart Stick in action.

Pros: Sturdy; great for pureeing soups; whips egg whites and emulsifies dressings; has a mini-bowl attachment for light food processing.

Cons: None, really, other than the fact that most people will have other small appliances in the kitchen that do the work of the attachments.

This would be a fantastic shower/wedding gift. If you make a lot of soups and sauces, an immersion blender is a must, and you might as well have the attachments to go with it.

-Debbie Lee Wesselmann

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is my second Cuisinart Immersion blender. I loved my first one and used it alot to make creamed soups (especially potatoe!) My first one did not come with the attachments that this one had and I was excited to try them out!

I wish this one had more than just a high/low power setting. (My last one had a 1 10 option) The immersion blender worked perfectly to make my famous (by my family standards) potato soup, it was comfortable to hold and operate.

The chopper chopped my onions well (you have to make sure your pieces aren't too big when you put them in and also that you are not overfilling the chamber)

I used the whisk just to mix my eggs for scrambled eggs so that I could try it out, and it did that job very well. I will be looking forward to using it for more "advanced" needs in the future.

All in all I like this immersion blender, the only real negative is that I wish it had more than 2 speed settings.

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I bought these because I wanted cocktail glasses that fit three criteria: steep sides to reduce sloshing, a nice clean lip, and not too big. The shape is right, and figuring that they were made by Waterford, the lip would be nice and crisp, I decided to risk the size, which at 9 oz, I thought would be too big. I was right on all counts.

The design is nice, and the angle of the sides was exactly what I was looking for. The lip of the glass has a nice, clean edge. But it was just too big a glass, unless I was committed to double martinis for every drink!

If the size works for you, you would probably be happy with the glasses.

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Reviews of Nuwave PIC2 - NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2 with Grill

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I'm on my second PIC and have had it a little over a month and the thermostat is messing up. hot, hot, burn then down, down, down sitting on a cold pan. I don't EVER want to talk to anyone there again. If I stand there and keep adjusting the heat I can get meal. Don't trust it for melting chocolate or making yogurt. My fried chicken sat in cold grease, till I turned it up, then down, then up. Buy a different brand. I have a commercial cooking background and know how to cook on induction. This is a bad product.

My PIC over heated enough to separate the enamel from my dutch oven. They agreed to replace, then put a hold order on the replacement without notice to me. I called 5 times and it seems that notes are not accumulated in one area of the software they use, I had to go over the same thing every time. I finally got a "Shipped Out" phone call 24 days after the initial call. By then I was outraged and said so and wanted recompense for my dutch oven, time and inconvenience. I was offered an 11pc cooking set, which included a dutch oven for shipping only. I agreed and was charges $69.99. I know they inflate shipping, so when I verified I was NOT being charged for the set, I was reassured this was shipping ONLY (I know but that's them). My trust at this point is nil, so I go online...no such thing as an 11pc set. closest is a 10 pc Ultimate NO DUTCH OVEN, priced at $69.99 + $29.99 shipping. Now I start the call backs to get a supervisor, dropped calls, delays because the notes can't be found same old stuff. After 2 hours on the phone my satisfaction was the $69,99 order was cancelled. But to this day I do not have a replacement PIC and my burnt out $119 dutch oven is a doorstop. If you have the NuWave PIC, don't turn your back on it, it will over heat, or leave your food sitting cold. But it could burn more that just a pot as mine did. And don't expect NuWave "Main Office" to care. Induction cooking is great, there are other induction cook tops...no need to buy NuWave. I have filed a complaint with BBB and found that BBB has a Business rating. NuWave id not accredited by BBB and has an "F" rating.

April 21....They did NOT reverse the credit Card on March 28 as promised, I found out when I got my bill.

I called to replace defective PIC March 11th...got replacement on April 15th. My Credit card was reversed the $69.95 for the un-ordered cookware on April 17th...NONE of this would have worked in my favor but for "Reporting them to BBB" who handled the replacement of the PIC and my Credit Card reversal. I'm still out my burnt up $119 enamile Dutch Oven. I watch the new PIC like a hawk. Remember BBB gives this company an F grade.

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From Amazon this is a great deal... I got 2 cooktops and the grill for under $200. If You go to TV.. that would have been over $400... which comes with 2 sets of free cookware that cost an arm and leg to ship... It's a ripoff... Amazon I thank you so much for your great deals.

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ordered from amazon, no local stores carried, arrived as sched and came with all accessories as stated, first time using it, would not work below 350-360 degrees, had to turn it on and off to not burn what I was cooking. looked around online for similar concerns, found nothing. looked at videos to see if anyone had done simple low temp tests and it worked for them. So I set some water in a small pot and set to 220 and set a timer for 5 min, didn't even get above room temp. tried at med temp, 275, same result. set it to 350 and heard it working and in less than 2 min I had boiling water.....

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Dear Hearthware Customer Support

and Management Dept.

Re: NuWave Pic2 Induction Cooktop_Complaint

I was going to order this product from you, but, after a bad experience with a Montel Blender I purchased and returned. I decided to investigate your product on Amazon and Google.

I have read all the reviews on Amazon on your product and was very glad I did. It is very evident you have quality control problems with your product. Not only that, it appears your customer service dept. needs improving a great deal, plus complaints of overcharging on shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3O4LKG62PWYZV/ref=cm_cr_dp_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00AO73CBI&nodeID=284507&store=kitchen#wasThisHelpful

I was also surprised to find you have a F rating from the BBB and you have done nothing to correct this situation, this was enough to convince me to stay away from your NuWave Induction Grill. I am a buyer and purchase thousands of dollars of products every year. It is really to bad customers have to be treated this way and you seem to not want to do anything to correct your problems. I believe in 0 tolerance when it comes to customer service and quality control.

It was important for me to write to you, inform that you have lost a client and I am sure others as well, when I post my findings to others. You have the power and opportunity to resolve all the issues, by taking action and correcting your quality control, over priced shipping and customer service complaints. By doing nothing re-assures myself that my statements are correct and everyone should be aware to stay away from NuWave Pic2 Induction Cooktop.

I do hope you will do something to correct all of the problems from the complaints you have had on your Nuwave Cooktop. Don't forget about your standings with the BBB, these obviously need serious attention and many buyers rely on these ratings.

Sincerely

Stan Kilber

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Saw commercial on tv decided to try it and I love this , easy to use and fast. Temp is always regulated, the only thing I would change is the cooking surface could be a little larger. But all in all it is great and use it almost every day.. I also have the grill pan and like burgers cook thourghly in just a few min. and stay quite moist not all dried out. It's great...Thank you Nuwave.....

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As with all Pillivuyt porcelain this casserole is durable, heavy and clean up is effortless. A huge advantage is that you can prepare your roast or stew in advance, refrigerate or freeze it and place it right in a pre-heated oven safely without fear of cracking or shattering. It's a great size for roasting meats, vegetables and stews and it makes a beautiful oven to table presentation.

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This is the only cast iron I have that is not Lodge. I have only used it a few times, but so far it has done as well as Lodge. The price on this set is unbelievable and it is pre-seasoned, so you can't go wrong. This would be a great starter set for someone new to cast iron cooking since it is pre-seasoned and you have a variety of sizes.

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You should not turn your nose up at cast-iron cooking. There is no coating to worry about, and these pans are tough and durable. I'm sure they will be just as good in twenty years as they are today. Remember to oil them once in a while and heat them in the oven so they will maintain their thin sheen of protection. In cooking, I would use a sufficient amount of oil to do the job. For cleaning: Just scrape off the residue of what you've cooked with a copper scrubber (Chore Boy Copper Scrubber 36 Pieces Per Box. or whatever), holding the pan under running hot water. Dry with a Bounty Basic Paper Towels Large Rolls, 8 Countl (really, any brand will do).

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This was an accidental purchase that turned out to be a great success, after a couple of disappointments with other cookware.

I needed a pan that does a good job with rice. First I tried the Cuisinart 1.5 quart saucepan Cuisinart MCP19-16N MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 1-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Cover. It's too small for two servings of rice. Then I invested in the Cuisinart 2 quart stainless "cook and pour" saucepan. Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Cover. Its thin bottom allowed the rice to scorch, and the vented cover prevented the rice from cooking to fluffy perfection. That expensive mistake went to Goodwill.

This Homichef 2.5 quart pot was pictured with nice high sides to prevent boiling over, and reviews were generally favorable. So I put it in my cart to save while searching elsewhere online for a lid, which isn't available at Amazon.

Along came my husband, who ordered the entire contents of the shopping cart while making a few other purchases. When the pan arrived, I discovered that the lid for the Cuisinart 1.5 saucepan fits perfectly. Immediately I washed our new pan and cooked up a pot of perfectly done, fluffy rice. Since then I've used the pot for potatoes, pasta, egg noodles and soup. Perfection every time!

The reason I gave this product four stars instead of five is because the product description is somewhat misleading. For one thing, the lack of a lid is buried at the bottom of the listing in a bulleted list in small print. I almost missed it. If I'd been expecting to get a lid, I would have been very dissatisfied. I also agree with another reviewer who mentioned that while the welded handle is OK, a riveted handle as described would be a better product.

However, taken for what it actually is, and not what the copywriter pretended it was, this is still an excellent cook pot at a decent price. Just get yourself a good lid somewhere.

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This pan is perfectly designed to make great stove-top popcorn and to make perfect short grain brown rice. The handle never gets hot and is well designed for gripping and holding. The pan is perfectly designed for use on small electrical stove jets, and the dimensions are perfect for making popcorn, rice, etc. The lid fits perfectly to provide a perfect seal. Since food doesn't get stuck to the stainless steel, the pan and lid are easy to cleaned either manually or in a dishwasher machine. Every household should have at least one of these. It's perfectly designed in every respect, and it's build to last many years.

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Great set of cookware. I bought these for my daughter and when they came delivered, I wanted to keep them for myself. Very good quality and cook evenly.

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You will not be disappointed in the robust, elegant design of this beautiful cookware. The stainless steel handles are sheer perfection and the copper and stainless finish is impeccable. this is some serious kitchen bling!

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We registered for these for our wedding with a lot of hesitation because they were very expensive and didn't have any reviews at the time; however, we are more than thrilled with the quality of them! We have used them a ton, and they are still fabulous! I have been meaning to get on here and write a review for months it just kept slipping my mind! I would definitely suggest these, after all you get what you pay for and although these are pricy, they are the best! :)

Cleaning tip: They come with one cleaner, and I bought another cleaner because I didn't realize it came with one. I have only used the cleaner it came with once, I use King Clean every time I clean them and they are still as shiny and new looking as ever!

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...since I am hardly an expert in stuff like this, I researched everything I could find about it and after I gave it to my wife (who knows a LOT about this stuff) for Christmas, she said she'd love me forever!

I'll take her word for it about both things!

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I really wanted a new cookware set and I was looking for the best one out there. I did not want to limit myself by any price limits, I just simply wanted the best. After many sleepless nights due to my extensive research I decided to get this set based on the facts that it was made in France (French know how to cook, right), it was high quality copper (and copper supposed to be the best one for cooking), and it was a reputable brand. When the set arrived, it was absolutely beautiful you can leave it out and admire the beauty. I was in love with it from the 'first sight'. When I started to take every item out of the box, I noticed that the bigger items were very heavy (I am not a big woman and I have small hands). I decided to test the largest sauce pan and boil some potatoes. The water got hot very fast and the potatoes were ready in 15 minutes great! However, when I wanted to drain the water out, this is when the harsh reality settled.

First, the top handle gets so hot that you cannot take the top off with you bare hands.

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I am crushed and disappointed. I read so many reviews, my eyes were tired. I thought I am getting the best set, but now I am going to return it. Very sad it is not worth the money.

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I have had this pan and a smaller one for approximately 3 weeks. All told, for the price, it does a decent job. It is very light weight and as a result, heats up quickly. The result is that food can burn easily if not monitored. This product is made in Asia even though the brand implies Italian-made. The non-stick surface is as advertised, but I'll have to see how well it holds up with more use. A good buy if you're looking for a utensil with good utility and realize that it may not last a lifetime.

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Had one that I bought in 2007, made in Italy and a very sturdy and solid finish. Held up very well through years of use and finally discarded it today as the non-stick coating had worn off. Highly recommended for its durability.

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We love to cook and have several fry pans of each size. Tried many brands and found that Bialetti pans are the best of all. Even cooking and non-stick. We needed to replace after many years of use and couldn't remember wher we bought them. Found them on Amazon at a very resonable price for the quality they are. We highly recommend this product.

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I love the Bialetti collection of saute pans. I have used them for about 5 years (maybe more). They are well made and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great saute pan. They are easy to clean and to handle. I would even give a set of the pans as a gift.

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the receivers of this gift have never stopped wowing over it. its light weight, handle design non-stick surface and durability are the plusses, and there are no negatives. bravo! bialetti, whoever you are!