Review of Amco Nylon Whisk

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I don't need my kitchen tools to look perfect (although I think this whisk does look great), I just need them to work well. Amco's whisk does work well. The stainless steel handle feels good in my hands, the nylon whisk is flexible yet strong. I can prepare all my sauces and gravies in my non-stick cookware without worry. I like this product!

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This wish is great. We got it as an alternative to a metal one because we didn't want to scratch up our new pans. It works great.

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Fast ship-awesome product. Exactly as described. Will be eagerly using this on all my teflon pots. Handle is a nice 'weight'.

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This seems just right. It may not be able to take on a think soup or chowder, but for everything else, I couldn't 'whisk' for anything more. ;)

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I love this thing! My wife got me some stonedyne cookware for Christmas, and I wanted a whisk I could use and not feel nervous about. (The pans are stout, but c'mon... one can't be foolish.) This thing is exactly perfect ad the price is great.

Best Zwilling JA Henckels TWIN Pro-S Classic Parer Deals

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While visiting friends in KC, I happened to try their Henckels 4-star knives and was amazed at their sharpness, balance, and comfort. I immediately decided I NEEDED to get a set of these knives.

I quickly settled on the 4-star chef's and fillet knives, but tried paring knife after paring knife without finding one that really felt right. The 4-star handle is great on the big knives (where one grips the handle with the entire hand), but didn't feel right on the paring knife; it felt like my pinky was in limbo, not meant to be on the handle, but not meant to be off it, either.

Then I tried THIS knife. The Pro-S 3" paring knife just felt *right* it fit perfectly, it had just the right heft, and it was far more agile than the longer 4" knives. I've had it for six months and it performs exactly as I expected it to; this knife is just a joy to use.

I love the thing, but you'll probably want to do exactly as I did, trying a number of high-quality knives to find the one that feels right to you.

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Henckels is the best quality if you stick to their Pro series. Skip their International line. This paring knife will last forever and fits well in the hands of both me and my much larger housemate. Holds it's edge well. Good tools make the job go well!

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I bought this thinking I'd be happier with it than a shorter paring knife, but I think that may have been an error. The blade itself is sharp and cuts nearly anything, but I find I use it minimally. Its too big for any high detail work, where I find myself fumbling and too small for any rougher work, where I endlessly reach for my santoku knife.

Remarkably, the only area I've found it highly effective for me is for sandwich making, where I previously used my santoku and a dinner knife. It can easily work its way through an onion or any other vegetable you'd want on the sandwich and allow for more simple tasks (like spreading condiments, cutting the sandwich, etc.) due to its nice length.

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Buyer beware. The item you get is not the item pictured. It's not made in Germany, but rather made in China and it doesn't have the feel of a Professional S knife. Thinner, lighter, cheaper. Not a $50 knife. More like a $10 knife.

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I ordered Henckels Pro S 3" paring knife item # 31020-083 received a chinese knockoff item # 31460-081. It said it was a Henckels knife, but it was made in China, have never known of a Henckels knife Made in China. Package was wrong for the product too. Make sure that what you order from this company, MFS Wholesale LLC, is what you will get. I had to ship knife back and get refund. No problem there, but this should not have happened to begin with.

Discount Kaiser Bakeware Crystal 9-Inch Springform Pan

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I really enjoy using this pan. The sides are non-stick and fit well with the glass bottom. I don't need to transfer my baked good to another plate for serving you can cut on the glass without damaging it (okay it is glass so you have to use common sense...). I've gone through a number of cheaper springform pans. They've all gone to the trash.

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spring foam mechanism is great and doesn't scratch itself (i'v bought another brand that had the spring foam mechanism scratching the side of the ring, i returned that one)

no leakage

easy to use :)

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This pan is well made and I like the glass bottom

though I don't see any benefit to it.

I'd have spent my money on a pan that doesn't leak.

Discount Lodge LGSK3 Guitar Mini Skillet, Black, 10.75-inch

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Update! It appears Amazon or the vendor has updated the product listing to demonstrate that this is a spoon rest rather than a full sized skillet.

The description of this product is misleading...it is NOT a skillet but instead, might be useful as a spoon rest...assuming your are not using a very large cooking spoon. It's small...very small. It would make a cute wall decoration but forget using it as a skillet of any type. Frankly, given the size, it's not even that appropriate as a spoon rest since the shape omits use of larger spoons due to the upper curvature. Cute idea...if it were MUCH MUCH larger. Don't be mislead by the description. I've contacted Amazon Customer Service to see if it can be updated as this makes a fairly expensive and somewhat inadequate spoon rest and a completely dismal "skillet".

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I bought this as a gift knowing it would be the size of a spoon rest. If you understand that up front, you'll be happy. Same Lodge quality you expect, just not a particularly functional size. Judging from the large number of reviewers who were disappointed with the size, maybe Lodge should start manufacturing a pan for all of us who'd love guitar shaped cornbread.

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I love that Lodge Logic got creative & made a decorative skillet.

The reasons for the negative reviews are quite humorous. I'm not sure why anyone with any sense would order a miniature guitar shaped skillet and then be upset that they can't really cook in it. It is MINIATURE & shaped like a GUITAR. Clearly, it is meant to be cute, fun, and decorative. I love it & am so glad I stumbled on it while looking to buy another Lodge Logic skillet (to cook in. so not mini).

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No-one seems to have read the product details section, that clearly states the dimensions of the item...Yes it's way to small to cook in, and the other description stating "SPOON REST" you all seem to just focus on skillet and "ready to use" which is a little misleading, but come-on take some responsibility here. i found out by reading NOT ordering first.

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Not being used for food but looks wonderful on my kitchen wall as I collect odd little cast iron pieces. Product came fast and hope to find more spots on my kitchen walls for these kind of things. Delivery was safe and fast and will order again

Discount Kai Stainless Steel Cooking Chopsticks #6186

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Well, the ones I got from JapanBargain are not the same as the ones in the picture. They don't have the metal cuff around the plastic where it meets the metal, and the packaging is different. The plastic is not as nice either. It seems like the exact same type that those annoying white plastic coat hangers are made out of, with characteristic seam/flash down side. And the handles on these are longer and more rounded while the ones pictured are more square.

That said, these ARE actually by KAI, and they ARE made in Japan. Just not the style I wanted, and handles aren't good. They do have a good quality knurling on the steel for about an inch near the tip, so that is slightly redeeming. Overall, not too impressive though. I feel deceived from the picture, and would have expected better from KAI since I have their knives and they are really good.

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Discount Woll Nowo Titanium 11-Inch Square Grill Pan with Detachable Handle

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I purchased this pan because we live on a boat and needed a grill pan that would go from stove top to oven. Castiron is what comes to mind first, but not a good idea for a boat, persistence in searching the market brought me to discover this wonderful pan, I am in awe of it's even heat distribution, non stick surface and it's overall performance. I thought that I was crazy spending this kind of money on a frying pan, and knowing what I know now I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Awesome even heat distribution... Best non stick products out there ! You won't be disappointed in anything made by Woll...

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LOVE THIS!!! That's all I have to say. It seriously is an AMAZING pan to cook on. Cooks everything to perfection!

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We have this type of fry pan in Scotland only the round one and love it. We decide to go with the square one in the USA. The description in two places talks about the glass lid that can withstand high temps in the oven. Except, there is no lid. What good is a grill for the top of your stove or oven with no lid??? When I called customer service, for one, I am sure I was speaking to someone out of this country, which was hard to understand what they were saying, and second, no explanation as to why it says there is a lid but there isn't. No explanation, just, we will e-mail you a return label!!! I am usually very happy with Amazon, but this whole experience was not. And by the way, this was shipped from Amazon!!!

Review of Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 3-1/2-Quart Covered Chef's Pan

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I've had a handful of pieces of LeCreuset Stainless Steel Cookware for about two months, cooking roughly 19 meals per week. They're all great performers and very attractive. This line is basically All-Clad Stainless for 20% less. They are made in China, which is a sticking point for some people, but I am convinced that quality has not suffered. It's simply an incredible pan for a better price. Other reviews state that this line approaches or equals All-Clad Stainless, and surpasses Calphalon Stainless.

These pans are fully clad, meaning the aluminum core extends up the sides; it's not only in the bottom. They are incredibly responsive on my gas stovetop. I actually thought they were too fast when I first got them, but now it's just another quality I appreciate. They heat quickly and extremely evenly. You often use a lower heat to achieve the same results.

The handles are comfortable, a good length, and rarely get too hot (obviously, they get hot during oven use). They are made to fit through the handles of the lids, which is a convenient storing option. And incidentally, the lids are great, since they're stainless, too, instead of glass. This means no crud build-up around the edge, and they seal great. The rolled edge truly does make pours a no-drip affair. The pan is balanced and light, but with enough heft to feel substantial and well-made.

It has an excellent lifetime warranty. Thankfully I haven't had to use that, but I did use it with a Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 15-3/4-Inch Oval Fish Skillet, Flame, and was very pleased. (It was a lengthy process at nearly a month, but given that I got a brand new replacement for a $200 pan that was 4 years old, it seemed quite generous.)

This pan in particular has a wide surface area and a deep bowl. It's easy to maneuver tools in it (I'd avoid metal utensils), and the sloped side means this pan is essentially a saucier, sauté pan, wok, and small saucepan all in one. I've seared meats and made soup. It also braises well for small portions. One note, because of the generous sloping of the bowl, the flat cooking surface is only about 6-1/4". If you need to braise enough meat for more than two people, you'd do better with a 12" skillet. The lid also fits the Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 9-1/2-Inch Fry Pan.

Quality cookware like this makes a big difference if you cook frequently. It gets to temperature faster, heats evenly without burning in spots, recovers quicker and keeps its temperature easier. Since it handles well, it's more pleasant to cook with, moving easily around the kitchen, and holding still on the cooktop.

It cleans easily. I use regular dish soap most of the time. Bon Ami 04030 Bon Ami Cleaning Cake and Powder, 12-Ounce is my regular scouring powder, though Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ leaves the pan with a little extra sparkle (powder only, I Strongly dislike the liquid), which is nice since these pans are so pretty. Le Creuset makes a Le Creuset 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Cleaner, but I haven't yet tried it.

I love the LC Stainless cookware I have, and am looking forward to getting a little more.

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This is one pan that actually lives up to all the hype and meets expectations. I highly recommend it. Shop around for the best price.

Reviews of Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 8-Inch and 10-Inch Nonstick Skillet

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I've had these for 3 years, I use the 10 inch one at least once a week, and the non-stick is still in great condition.

Update 11/1/11 I've had them for over 4 years now, and this still holds. I love these pans!

11/29/12 still great.

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This was a gift for my daughter-in-law, who loves it! She uses it almost every day, and after 3 months, neither shows any wear--the problem with earlier coated(shudder)Teflon cookware. If they begin to scratch and lose coating, I will change our review. So far, these are performing beautifully.

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Received this duo of nonstick skillets about 2 weeks ago and use them at every opportunity. They live up my expectations 100% and they are worth every cent. Every kitchen needs a few nonstick pans, a few cast irons and a few good stainless. I love these pans because they lightweight yet hold the heat.

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I was super excited to get these pans for my wedding. The joy was soon out lived by paint chipping off and looking terrible. The non stick is ok but i expected a higher quality coming from Rachael Ray. I loved that they were orange and wanted to have them hanging in my kitchen when not in use. Now im just embarassed to say that i have them.

Would not want anyone to buy this!!!!

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I have the whole set of Rachel Ray pots and pans. They cook evenly and are very easy to clean. Only drawbacks are you can't put them in the dishwasher and the insulated handles still can get pretty warm on the bigger pots. For the price these pots and pans are a great bargain! I would definitley recommend them to anyone who would like a nice basic pots and pans set without spending a fortune.

Calphalon Classic Bakeware 14-by-17-Inch Rectangular Nonstick Large Review

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I realize that this might seem a bit expensive for a baking sheet and why not just get something cheaper? It's totally worth the money. Not only is it flawlessly nonstick (even after multiple uses saving money on messy sprays and foil), but it is also scratch-resistant and the perfect size for large batches of cookies. I also love that it is rimless (no rusting when you wash it!). I have tried tons of other sheets, but this is THE one.

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this is a great pan...nothing sticks...raised end makes it esy to grab to take out of the oven...not flimsy-feels solid..now if it only came in a smaller toaster oven size

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The best cookie sheet I have ever used. I believe in Calphalon because I have the cookware and really love it. It might be a good idea to check into a cookie spatula from Calphalon. These work wonders on removing cookies from the cookie sheet. It does not mess up the cookies.

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First of all, it is a solid product and it came in a timely manner and excellent condition. However, judging from the picture, I was expecting a sheet that would be flat up to edge of the long sides. It is not. The sheet is elevated along the long edges. The elevation is slight but still: I am loosing about 1 inch of baking surface for baking cookies that need to be flat. And actually that was the primary reason why I bought this sheet: to have larger baking surface. On the other hand, this sheet is still larger than my ordinary sheets so I decided to keep it.

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I was surprised to find how many cookies would fit on this sheet. Instead of the standard 12, it easily held 20 cookies. I also found that the cookies baked quicker, and advise adjusting the time.

Buy Magefesa Mageplus Stainless Steel 6.5 Quart Super Fast Pressure

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Hello,

I have used the old Presto rattle top pressure cooker and the American (Wisconsin Aluminum) pressure cooker for years. Both are aluminum and use the rattle top device on top of the pressure cooker to control pressure. I have researched pressure cookers for a while now and decided on the Magefesa Mageplus pressure cooker, I have the 8 and 4 liter pots. According to Cook's Illustrated the Rikon Kuhn and Fagor are the best. The German WMF Is right up there and the Presto stainless does well too. But after checking on the Magefesa I learned that Cooks Illustrated test used the Magefesa XL or Practika pressure cooker for testing. It did well but not as good as this one would have. This one is their top of the line pressure cooker. The XL or Practika is in the middle and uses a different type of pressure control. This Mageplus pressure cooker uses a similar pressure control to the Kuhn Rikon and WMF cookers. After using these I can not imagine a pressure cooker being any easier and safer to use. The large pressure indicator (a button with lines) moves up and down with pressure. It is very easy to see and adjust burner temperature as needed to control pressure. If you walk away or forget, there are other safety devices to keep everything safe, 5 total.

From what I have seen, it is easy to clean, well made and should last a very long time, time will tell.

For those of you who are a little scared of pressure cookers. If you will pull up a chair and watch the first 2 or 3 times you use any pressure cooker you will see how they work with YOUR stove. You need to learn how the pressure cooker acts on your stove. Once that is done you will feel confident and try new things with your pressure cooker.

Good luck.

Something I failed to mention is this .8 bar or 12 PSI is a touch below 240 degrees that 15 PSI would generate. This is a good thing as far as vitamins go. The slightly lower cooking temperature does not kill vitamins that would be destroyed at 15 PSI.

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I write this review with some reservation, as this is not a positive review, althouh this is a very nice pressure cooker.

I have an aging orphan jiggler type pressure cooker with an aging and unavailable gasket so I thought I would shop for a new one. This pressure cooker seemed to offer everything in a quality pressure cooker and at a reasonable price. Basically the quality of a Kuhn Rikon for much less.

As far as quality is concerned this pressure cooker will not disappoint. It is constructed of very good quality stainless steel and the "fit and finish" is excellent. Everything seems to be heavy duty from the encapsulated disk on the bottom to the plastic (?) handles on top. Even the stainless steel steaming basket is very nice quality. I did a test run with some water and it worked like a dream. I have no problems with my jiggler, but by comparison, using the jiggler is like driving a nice Chevy where this cooker was like driving a Lexus. More technology, quieter and more precise. Very nice.

So why not 5 stars? First, my unit arrived missing the internal "padding" in the box. Further, the cover had all sorts of sticky stains on it. I initially thought it was used (but the inside was clean). Perhaps it was a demo. Second the instructions were in Spanish. This is a pressure cooker after all, instructions are important. In addition, it seems to be very difficult to get replacement parts including the all important "gasket." Even Magefesa's USA site did not list the gasket as a replacement part for this particular model. Pressure cookers can last for many decades, gaskets will last from less than a year to years. However, "years" is less than "decades." A pressure cooker without a gasket becomes a pot.

Here is my big concern. Amazon and all other web sites list this as a three pressure, pressure cooker and state that the top pressure is 15 PSI. In reality it is a two pressure, pressure cooker. Now, in itself, this is no biggie as I only use 15 PSI anyway. However, the bottom of the pot is stamped with .8 bar which is less than 12 PSI and both the Spanish and English instructions list the top pressure as 80 kgs/cm2 (.8 bar) confirming that the top pressure is less than 12 PSI. Why is this important? All US cookbooks use the US standard of 15 PSI so you will need to adjust all of your times (extend them). PC experts like Vickie Smith will tell you that this will give you unpredictable results. You will also loose some of your energy and time savings. You will need to add at least 20% to you cooking times compared to a 15 PSI cooker. So 12 minutes becomes 15 and 50 minutes becomes a hour. Now think about a recipe that has several depressures and repressures....it starts to get confusing. This is sort of like having an underpowered microwave. You are always adding time, but how much is enough and how much to too much.

I wrote Magefesause a couple of time but never got a response. I did call Magefesa USA customer service and they said the triple pressures "must be a misprint." Why it is on this site, Walmart's, Kohl's, Best Buy and others is then a mystery. As far as the more important pressure question she said that this cooker cooked at a max of 1 Bar (about 15 PSI) but could not explain why the pot and the manuals list the lower 0.8 bar (80 kgs/cm2). I do like the PC but I'm going to return this one and buy the less discounted one off the Magefesa site in the hopes that I just got an older model. Sadly, if that cooker is also stamped .8 bar, I'll return that one too. Too much confusion when I can get a Presto, Fagor or Kuhn Rikon and know that I'm at the right pressure.

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I don't know anyone who's ever used a pressure cooker but anything that'll make me hot, cooked food fast is right up my alley. I felt guilty running the slow cooker for 20 HOURS just to make pork roast so looked around and found pressure cookers, then did the research and found this Magefesa one of the best. And it's Spanish too so I'm happy. It cooks artichokes in 5 mins! How cool is that? I don't get home from work until 11pm and one night I actually made beef stew (which I wanted badly) in 20 mins. and it only took that long because I kept forgetting to add things and had to keep cooling it down and then restarting the heat thing; it was delicious, stew meat was tender even. I made barbecued ribs this past weekend in about 15 mins. which include running them under the broiler to brown (so they sort of looked like they'd been done on a barbecue which we don't have). And it's stainless, my favorite stuff to cook in. Construction is perfect, vents and valves work beautifully. So far, haven't burned anything so the pot cleans up real fast.

The instruction manual that came with it was in Spanish and I wish I had learned at least how to read Spanish but I never have. But I'm resourceful so went online to the Magefesa website and printout out the manual in English--doesn't have the recipes the Spanish one has in the back but at least I know what to do and what not to do with my cooker. The safety features work really well (scare the cats when they blast). I think this is the best invention since fire. The only improvement I can imagine is one of these that provided magic food so we wouldn't have to shop first, or clean and prepare the food; we'd just have to tell the pot what we felt like eating and it would magically produce it.

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I've been using my magafesa for 12 years. Its great, the steamer that comes along is good quality. Customer service at Magafesa USA has been excellent. I have had other pressure cookers, but this has triple safety redundancy and made of quality materials. Never had a problems with it, other than myself messing up the pressure valve. Magafesa had me ship the lid back to them and they fixed it for free and I had it back within the week.

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Originally I wrote>

Despite some of the negative reviews here, of which at least a couple are false, I consider this to be a very fine product. The manual is in English and other languages as well. High pressure is 15psi and medium pressure is 8psi. It's a simple device and it is easy to correct any problems (if any arise), because the handle disassembles. This Magefesa is an excellent alternative to other pricier high-end pressure cookers.

Now>

Update... At the time I bought this pc I paid only $78. The current price is around $135. It isn't such a great deal anymore so I lower the rating from 5 stars to 3.

Reviews of Emeril by All-Clad E6019764 Cast-Iron 2-Burner Reversible Grill

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For those of you who want a review from a lover of cast iron that actually owns this...

I love all my cast iron cookware, except this one. The enamel coating on it is horrible. I'm not sure you should even season something that has been enameled, and I would be willing to try (probably ruining the griddle completely), except that this griddle really does not hold heat evenly. I am going to give this one back to my mother in law and buy a lodge logic.

sorry Emeril, you rock, just don't like this piece.

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Well, I bought it at Macy's whilst browsing. I wasn't really looking for it, but when I hefted the box, I thought that this was a SERIOUS piece of cooking equipment. Emerilware has some real crap in its line, but this seemed promising.

Well, 4 months later, I really really like it. But it isn't a traditional "put stuff on it and it works" type of device. Nope, some learning about how to use it and more about how to care for it are necessary to produce maximum benefits.

The first has been mentioned, it must be sprayed with PAM before heating. Each and Every time. Second, it takes a long long time to heat up, think at least 15 minutes (like pre-heating an oven, start this before cooking). Third, it might not fit your burners the way you like it to (especially with gas burners) but with a little time and practice one can find harmony between surface flatness, even heat distribution, and stability.

I am still learning on the care/cleaning requirements, as the directions provided are laughably inadequate. That is why I can't classify it as a 5-star product.

But it unquestionably opens new cooking frontiers for quick dinners or large breakfasts. Maybe there's a better one, and I have seen the catastrophic failures. But it sure makes cooking and more importantly eating more fun.

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I have used this product as a grill and griddle over the past month. The trick here is to heat up the grill or griddle, then, brush oil or butter on it. Pancake and eggs slide around. Steak develops nice grill marks.

I use stainless steel utensils with this product.

Clean up was easy when I allowed it to heat up then brush oil or butter.

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this griddle is wonderful, very durable, high quality, even heat distribution, it is easy to take care of if you follow the instructions that are on the instruction sheet. i love this product and highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I do not own this pan, but I am a lover of cast iron cookware in general, and thus feel compelled to respond to this earlier negative review.

First of all ALL cast iron pans, whether "pre-seasoned" or raw, need to be seasoned after you buy them. Several times for best results.('seasoning' usually means baking the pan with oil in it for a good period of time to seal off the pores in the metal surface). You will not get non-stick results out of the box, no matter what you buy. I own a "pre-seasoned" 8-quart dutch oven from the Emeril series, and the pan needed to be seasoned after I got it (as did my "pre-seasoned" 12-inch Lodge skillet). I also have a smaller Lodge skillet that I bought "raw" and it's worth noting that it took significantly longer to get it to non-stick level of seasoning. So pre-seasoning helps, but does not eliminate the need for the honorable task of seasoning your pan. Regardless of issues of seasoning, my Emeril dutch oven has performed beautifully, it is very solid, has classic lines and is well-made at an accessible price, which I very much appreciate. I can't imagine the grill pan is much different. Cast iron is pretty simple, and the Emeril series seems to do it right.

2) Cast iron is unique and awesome in part because it holds heat so well, but it does need to be preheated for several minutes for full effect to allow the heat to spread out and transfer to the entire pan. Obviously a pan that covers two burners is going to have hot spots to some degree, but allowing a good 5-8 minutes for the pan to preheat will significantly reduce this. I don't know if the previous reviewer allowed enough time for preheating, which may have contributed to his/her complaints about uneven cooking. Cast iron gives the most even cooking of any cooking surface out there, for the exact same reasons that people most often complain about it it's really heavy and it gets really hot and stays that way. Certainly cast iron cooks more evenly than the electric skillet the previous reviewer mentioned buying instead. I could be completely wrong, this pan may have horrible hot spots, and as I said, I don't own this pan, but this sounds to me like it could be a user problem.

3) You can't use a cast iron pan once and throw it in the trash! It may take a month or more to get the pan to a stage where it will create the beautifully browned, crisped non-stick results that cast iron lovers rave about. Patience (and turning a deaf ear to naysayers) is well-rewarded. In my experience it doesn't make a ton of difference which manufacturer you go with, in terms of the performance of the surface or metal itself. Cast iron pretty much performs like cast iron. Variations among brands have more to do with what shape or size you like, which design feels better in your hand. The thing that makes the biggest difference in the results you'll get from cast iron is in how you treat the pan. I cook sometimes in my job as a personal assistant, and my boss has a full set of very expensive Le Creuset enameled (and some non-enameled) cast iron that barely gets used, and it's not as enjoyable to cook with as a result. I would choose my five dollar raw cast iron skillet any day of the week. The results I get from the pan are stellar because it is used often and well-loved, and therefore has a fabulous well-seasoned surface.

So I will say, if you buy this pan and it's your first piece of cast iron, give it a month or two before you decide whether or not you like it.

Which brings me to the other reason I love cast iron so much because it requires a bit of effort and patience in the beginning, I've found I really have a relationship with my cast iron pans. I LOVE my cast iron pans! (maybe this makes me crazy, but if so, it's a very enjoyable form of insanity :) ) It's a simple, humble material that will last a lifetime remember that old phrase "wears like iron?" so I highly recommend making the leap into the wonderful world of cast iron, whether with this pan or another one. Just remember that it takes a bit of patience and a bit of doing, but you will be rewarded with a friend that is (almost) as reliable as death and taxes.

Gourmet Chef 10-Inch Non-Stick Square Grill Pan Reviews

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Great for steaks burgers chops and any meats just don't try to make an omelet in it and it keeps the fats and grease away from the meat you are cooking.

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works just like a pan never thought a pan would work this way but its a pan and I can cook with it

Review of Fissler Blue Point 4.5 Quart Pressure Skillet without lid

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I bought this pressure skillet as a complement to a 10 quart Fissler pressure cooker, which I thought would be cost efficient since the pressure lid would fit both units. This item is described as a pressure skillet appropriate for browning, sauteing, etc... I was looking forward to being able to use less oil for healthier cooking, having read about the honeycomb Novagrill surface that is to be found in these skillets.

This pan seems to be a dead ringer for the pressure skillet (with Novagrill surface) that comes with a pressure lid, glass lid and mesh basket. Another website states that it does in fact have that surface. But that isn't the case. The skillet's surface is plain and flat. While it looks to be a terrific pan and very solidly built, it is important to know it doesn't benefit from that technology.

To get the Novagrill surface, one will need to order the four-piece set. Which I have done, I just wish it had been better described. As a skillet, I imagine its function would suffer a bit from not having the highly touted technology and don't quite understand why Fissler wouldn't make it available on all its pressure skillets.

I have written this review so others will not make the same assumption. Hope this helps, and happy pressure cooking!

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KitchenAid Gourmet Distinctions Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Reviews

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Really beautiful on the stove. The shining, sloping sides add a very elegant and sophisticated air. Extremely quick and even heating. Handles stay cool. Just all around a great cookset! We almost didnt get it for 2 concerns: we were concerned the handles would get too hot (they stay cool!) and difficult cleaning ..we were looking for non-stick (these still clean quick and easy with a swipe of a brillo pad). We've since realized that non-stick would wear out in 5-7 years but without it...these should last almost forever! Great purchase.

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I almost did not buy this cookware set because of the reviews that mentioned leaking rivets. But here's the real deal.

The rivets that attach the handles to the pans are located high on the sides of the pans. If you fill a pot clear up to the rivets, you'll have lots of splashes and spatters as you cook and stir. The easy solution? Use a bigger pot! No spatters, and no leaks.

Out of curiosity, when I was washing mine prior to use I did fill them up over the rivets, and no leaks on my set.

So, a little more on the set in general. I purchased this as a replacement for my 35 year old Revereware, which was wobbly on my new glass induction stove. Also wanted to get rid of the nonstick stuff for health reasons. This is perfect, very stable, great heat conduction, glass lids fit well and make it easy to monitor cooking. A joy to use, and on top of that they look gorgeous.

My suggestion is to notice the cooking hints in these reviews, and to google "cooking with stainless steel cookware" for more hints. With a few minor tweaks to my cooking techniques (which admittedly had gotten sloppy over the years), clean up is a breeze. The basics: heat it dry on 5 for 5 minutes, add butter or oil to hot pan, turn the heat down to 3 and cook more slowly than you may have been doing. Perfect eggs, veggies, grilled cheese sandwiches etc. Then when you're putting the meal on the table, let the pans cool a bit, give a quick swish with a nylon scrubbie, and add warm soapy water before you sit down to eat. After the meal, they clean as easily as nonstick cookware. So easy!

I also ordered the 1.75 qt pot and 4.75 qt pan with helper handle, and these will probably get more use than some of the items in the 10 piece set.

Absolutely love my new cookware!

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This cookware set is visually appealing, though it discolors with even low heat from a gas stove. Successive uses, though, tend to remove the discoloration. It distributes heat nicely around the base and allows boiling liquids inside to circulate well from top to bottom.

This said, my experience with Meyer's customer service (Meyer Corp. out of Vallejo, CA produces and provides support for KitchenAid-brand cookware) has been far from stellar. Three items in the purchased set contained bubbles in the copper/steel base visible from the bottom.

I contacted Meyer to return the defective items and was put through quite a bit of hassle. The representative first gave a stock answer without reading my message. Then I had to quote KitchenAid's "Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty" to get Meyer to pay for shipping the defective product as it is within the first year of ownership. When the replacements finally arrived about five weeks later, one item was dented. I have requested another warranty replacement for the remaining item. It is now over two months since my initial purchase and I still do not have a complete set.

Conclusion:

Physical product: 4 out of 5

Warranty service: 2 out of 5

Total: 3 out of 5

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Update: 6 years later and I still love the set! They work great. They're holding up well. No issues at all. They work great with my induction burner/hot plate thing.

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This cookware is wonderful! I purchased it after going through my second set of anodized nonstick that didn't stay nonstick. I wish they had more pieces available that match. I've already bought the saute pan and the roaster separately. Unfortunately, I had to get a nonmatching KitchenAid saucier.

I'll admit I wasn't thrilled about the sloping sides at first. But they've grown on me -they work. The lids don't get as hot as other pans I have.

It heats evenly and holds the heat forever. They're easy to clean a few minutes soak for the worst mess works and you can use brillo pads. You can use metal utensils (wisks, spatulas, *SPOONS*) in it. Folks, there is a reason that you never see the real chefs on Food Network using nonstick!

But for me personally, the best was when my mother-in-law came to stay for a few weeks and realized she had made a mistake paying big bucks for her All-Clad set. All-Clad is nice and great for the status conscious, but if you're actually planning to cook with your pans, why don't you get a set that leaves you some money to buy the great ingredients to match. (Don't get me wrong. My MIL is a great cook -but I think a salesman convinced her to buy the A-C for her new induction cooktop.)

If you're looking for a great set -this is it.

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These are wonderful pots and pans. They have a nice heft without being too heavy, excellent even heat conduction (and they stay hot a long time--if you have electric stove you can turn off burner before cooking is complete, and don't forget to use medium heat). Also very sturdy. (I accidentally dropped an expensive Calphalon lid in the store when shopping, and it easily dented--I was NOT impressed). Handles stay cool, but you should know that the lid handles will get hot with prolonged cooking.

FYI: the lid to the 4 qt saucepan fits the 8" skillet-otherwise, lids are not interchangeable and the 10" skillet doesn't come with one--too bad, I could use one. Also, I find the 10" skillet a bit small (and the 12" that you can buy separately a bit big and heavy, such that it has a helper handle)

I've had mine long enough to use them every day in every cooking situation, and find them very easy to clean. I rarely have to use anything stronger than a "tuffie" or scotchbrite pad with a quick soak. As for the other complaints that they stain, my experience with stainless steel is that they all stain some. The vinegar and baking soda trick works, as does boiling a little auto dish detergent and water in the pan.

But I don't care if my pans are perfect. The outsides stay nice and shiny and the style of these are beautiful and a pleasure to use.

I also purchased the large saute pan(wonderful capacity) and the 10" nonstick skillet(for eggs) to round out my set, both of which I love and use all the time.

For anyone who loves to cook, a real winner! This set should last a lifetime.