Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel Reviews

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I purchased this machine at a Kohl's for roughly $220. I think it's of an exceptional quality for the price.

Positives: #1 Well built (it's actually quite heavy)

#2 easy to use, filters allow for a single or double shot to be made also comes with a pod filter but I've never used it

#3 large water reservoir that has allowed me to make 4 or 5 espressos and steam milk too

#4 comes with a DVD that teaches you how to use it (much easier than reading the booklet) this is especially helpeful if you're new at making your own drinks

#5 easy to clean

#6 has a warming plate on top (good if you need to make more than one double shot cups or two single shot cups

#7 espresso has a good taste (although I think this has as much to do with the quality of the coffee you're using) The machine actually does produce a good amount of crema for the price you pay

#8 Stainless steel frothing picture is just the right size for one latte or two cappucinos

#9 15 bar pump allows for more than enough pressure and for great taste.

#10 has a feature that allows you to get plain old hot water too if someone isn't interested in the espresso and wants tea/cocoa/whatever

Negatives: #1 the steam nozzle is too long you kind of have to tilt the pitcher to get the nozzle out this isn't a problem so long as you know so you can use less milk or you can place the machine so the nozzle can be used on a non-countered space. The nozzle has a good range of movement so this does help counteract.

#2 the distance between the portafilter (where the coffee comes out) and the drip tray is not very tall I've found that I have to use a smaller cup to brew and then dump it into a larger cup if I'm going to make a latte and want to fit in a decent amount of frothed milk.

#3 you have to be really careful to not overtamp your grounds or you'll end out with coffee everywhere this machine is a little pickier than I expected (and pickier than the really cheap machine this replaced). But, with that said, the taste is 100x better. You can catch it if you overtamp too so long as you closely monitor and make sure the water is coming out of the portafilter at a decent rate. If you overtamp, barely anything drips out. After a while you figure out how much is too much.

#4 my biggest complaint, and this one is quite dangerous There's not a great way of knowing that pressure has been released this means that once your espresso is made and you're ready to clean out the coffee grounds you have to be really really careful or it'll explode the hot coffee grinds all over you and your kitchen. I've been seriously burned a couple of times. It might not be a problem if you're used to espresso machines (I wasn't when I first bought this one) or you learn to be super extra careful always.

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We had a Krups combo coffee pot/espresso machine and after several espresso calamities in a row, I gave up and got this Cuisinart. So far it has been great! It seems that there used to be only basic espresso makers or extremely expensive ones on the market, with nothing in between. But the Cuisinart satisfies the coffee connoisseur on a budget by making truly wonderful espresso and more.

One of my frustrations with our last model was the "perfect froth" tip, which was disastrous to say the least. I just need a basic steam wand and I can take it from there, and the Cuisinart fits the bill it steamed and frothed my milk easily and quickly. Just be careful to use less milk than you might think, because the volume doubles in no time. I'll probably switch to a larger pitcher than the one that comes with the Cuisinart, though it's fine to start out.

A couple tips to get started: the instructions say the heating light should come on right away, but it didn't for me until I switched the small knob to the droplet icon (as opposed to the middle neutral position). I figured this out by watching the video, which I recommend as the instruction manual is pretty bare. It's also good to see how much pressure one should use to tamp the grounds.

The only negative thing I can say is that the warming tray doesn't seem to get very warm, but I do like being able to store my cups on top anyway (more space in the cabinets now, plus a certain café aesthetic is always nice), so I don't mind. Positives are that it's fast, it's quiet, everything is sturdy and well designed (and clicks or locks solidly in place so you know things are seated correctly), and the espresso is truly café quality an enormous difference from the more basic espresso machines on the market.

UPDATE: Since this review I have had some experiences with clogging. Cuisinart customer service was totally unhelpful, but here's what I do to remedy the situation:

1. As soon as you notice espresso isn't coming out, turn off the machine, take off the basket (you may have to wait for the pressure to subside), rinse it out well, and fill the machine with water.

2. Scrub the underside of the metal grid that the filter basket attaches to with a damp cloth.

3. Reattach just the basket with no filter. Heat water and run that through to get any clogs in the upper part of the machine. I fill up a milk pitcher. Then turn the big black dial to neutral, add the empty filter to the basket, and repeat. As long as water starts running through that ok it should be all right. I hope it works for you!

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I like my coffee. In fact, I freely admit to being a coffee addict. And before I say anything else, let me say that this machine makes great coffee. With the right beans and a bit of practice, you can beat the taste of any coffee shop with this.

That said, I am glad, I still have my french press, because sometimes this machine decides to be difficult. It usually starts if you tamp your coffee too hard. The coffee maker is then unable to pass water through and ceases up completely. Make sure you watch what you are doing, so you can stop it from trying if necessary. Now, the real problem with this is, that you will have a very hard time removing the basket, as long as there is still pressure inside. It takes somewhere between 5-10 minutes at least, before the pressure has gone down enough, that you can pry the basket off (watch for exploding coffeegrounds, if you didn't wait long enough).

To make matters worse, the machine seems to have a hard time recovering after an incident such as this. It seems to get even pickier, with what it will accept, and it will be easier to resort to the backup plan, and let the espresso machine recover.

I would rate the EM-100 a 5/5, if it weren't for this problem. I hardly apply any strength, when I tamp my coffee, and I still run into trouble from time to time. In fact, the first one I had got so picky, that I took it back to the store and exchanged it.

To minimize my risk, I take great care to clean every bit of the coffee maker after each use. If you can live with this issue, the coffee that comes out of this machine really is to die for.

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Use it at least twice daily with both ESE pods and ground espresso. It really is a nice machine. If you are like some other reviewers and have problems with coffee grounds blowing out over the kitchen after you are done then you are likely tamping them too hard or using a grind that's too fine. Easiest way for a first time user is to buy some coffee in ESE (easy serve espresso) pods from the internet and feel it to see how hard the coffee is tamped in the pod. Cut it open and see how finely it is ground. Go to the grocery store and grind a pound of your favorite roast to about the same grind. At my grocery store the second or the third finest setting works fine. You can use your own grinder but a good burr type grinder costs some money and the less expensive blade grinders are useless for espresso. Tamp it to about the same hardness as the pod was. It makes wonderful espresso with lots of crema on top. I've never had an issue with grounds or steam blowing out after I release the pot--even with the machine on and waiting just until the coffee stops dripping to detatch it. I don't see how you could go wrong, but some obviously do.

This one looks nice. It works well. Has a self-priming pump (a good feature that alot don't include). It comes with a tamper, a stainless-steel frothing cup, filter holders for pods, single, and double shots. It also includes 2 tolls to clean the little holes the espresso is pumped through. It comes with pretty much everything you would end up buying for it in the first year. I have a water softener so scale will never be a problem but you would want to descale it once in a while if you don't use distilled water. The only thing I wish it had was a dial thermometer so I could watch the water temp more closely. I believe that it has an aluminum boiler. I would prefer brass but you just can't get it at this price. The pump makes some noise but not more than any other I've used. Steam espresso machines are cheaper, much quieter but burn the coffee and it doesn't taste nearly as good.

Overall, very good product, easy to use and the best value by far at this price.

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The Cuisinart EM 100 is a true bargain and a great espresso maker. Over the past 15 years I've purchased two Krups and one Capresso in the $250 range. Neither brand was capable of processing an espresso grind. They usually blocked up and let no water past the grinds. I had to resort to using drip grind coffee. The Cuisinart does a great job processing an espresso ground coffee, leaves a fine crema, steamer works perfectly and is a breeze to clean up. Its built like a tank, looks cool and I'm totally surprised and satisfied with its performance.

Reviews of Wusthof Grand Prix II 2-3/4-Inch Peeling Knife

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A bird's beak knife it the absolute best way to peel any vegetable or fruit. And this one is the best one I have used to date. It is uber-sharp, and keeps its sharpness. It is light and easy to grip. The beak shape allows you to slide over the vegetable without digging into the "meat". Removing eyes from potatoes? Easy peasy. Can I say any more great things about this? If you haven't used a bird's beak shaped peeling knife before you don't know what you are missing. If you have you should upgrade to this one. It is one of the most used knives in my set.

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I cannot live without this knife. It is perfect for preparing fruits and vegetables. It is the most used knife in our knife block.

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Makes me want to tourne again, lol! Not really, but it's a great little peeler. Very sharp and fits comfortably in my hand.

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with my henckels cermax they just scream quality so loud you want to fall down and cry yourself to comfort. with this wusthof it's like meh whatever ! the quality of this knife is like a screwdriver you buy from home depot yeah it does the job, but nothing to get excited about.

its comfortable. it does a good job peeling apples. i use it every day. i have no complaints with it regarding functionality.

but bragging rights ? well it IS a cool knife but only because of the cool shape. the quality though is average and that is obvious to the naked eye. i have a 8" chef from the same Grand Prix II line of wusthof and it has the same uninspiring average quality. My henckels twin four star II Chef has double the quality ( in terms of fit and finish ) and also cuts better due to having a thinner blade than the Grand Prix II Chef. but ok this is not a Chef's knife but i was making a point about fit and finish on the whole line did i mention it is average at best? on the Henckels Twin Four Star it is good, but i felt the Twin Four Star II handle shape was wrong for a paring knife.

as for my Henckels Cermax well just wow they are so in your face awesome that i never use them at all. i just know in my heart i am not worthy so i don't touch them. to use a Cermax knife to make dinner is like using a Hasselblad camera as a hammer ( well, maybe not quite hehe ). besides, i don't think that line has a bird's beak paring knife anyway.

but yeah i hope you get my drift here. get this knife if you want to peel some apples. if you want to make a present to that special somebody get a Shun or something. a Shun will cost more, it will probably work the same, and probably end up chipping the blade eventually, but at least it will be eye candy unlike this uninspiring blob of polymer goo with a blade stuck in it LOL

Cheap Tramontina Prima Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Saute Pans

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This pan is an absolute steal (no pun intended). I have been cooking with all-clad for 8 years, and just picked up one of these, and I can not tell the difference from a performance standpoint. This thing heats up quickly and evenly, and does everything that I look for in a pan. Now the only remaining question is how it will hold up over time, but I am optimistic that I will support my five star rating 10 years from now.

If you are in the market for this type of pan, I would get one of these before they figure out that they could charge considerably more for this outstanding product.

Also, as another reviewer stated, this does review not apply to the other products made by this company. The tri-clad is well-made, substantial cookware, while the other Tramontina cookware seems to be quite lacking.

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I wanted to buy the whole set, but it was sold out so I settled for just the pan. I'm very happy with my purchase, it cooks everything perfect. The only issue I have is that it is smaller than I expected it to be. Just be aware if you purchase this pan you may be a bit disappointed cause it might be smaller than you want.

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NOTE: I am going to say some complimentary things about THIS pan. PLEASE, do not assume that the same holds true for every pan in this product line, because I can tell you that it does not. Some of their stainless uses the much less desirable "bottom plate" approach, and is not remotely comparable to a clad pan. Evaluate one pan at a time, and be wary of buying sets in order to get a "bargain". Some of the pans will likely be less desirable, and in any case, you will end up with stuff you will never use. That said, Cooks Illustrated did review the Tramontina 8 pc. set favorably in its price class. However, they also suggest you not buy sets, and they have a "build it yourself set" they recommend in order to cherry pick among manufacturers and get the best collection for the money. Look for the article "Essential Cookware" in their July, 2009 issue. It is also on their web site, but that requires membership, so try the library, or a friend who subscribes. The review of the Tramontina 8 pc. set can be found in the May 2009 issue of Cooks Illustrated.

Now for the review:

As I write this, the listing says that this product has not been released yet. But I picked one up a week ago for a little less than half a century at a local branch of the ubiquitous and obnoxious Arkansas based big box place.

I bought the pan with the purpose of giving it to my son, who is trying to ramp up his cooking game a bit. I wanted him to have a decent stainless pan, so he could learn about de-glazing, using fond, etc., and without having to fight uneven heating and all the problems attendant to inadequate cookware.

Having now spent an afternoon cooking with this pan, I have to say that it really isn't bad. It is an obvious knock off of the All Clad tri-ply, and they have done a presentable job, at least at first blush. While it is definitely not as good as my All Clad Copper Core, it is also only about 1/5th of the cost. If you're on a tight budget, and All Clad's prices, even for their less expensive lines, have you in cardiac arrest, this pan might not be a bad compromise. Having spent a little time with each, I would pick this pan over the same type of item in the "Emeril Lagasse Emerilware" line, which is (tragically) manufactured under the All Clad imprimatur, although not here in the regular All Clad plant.

Perhaps the looming arrival of mass market tri-ply provided the impetus for All Clad to develop the D5 line ? I won't be giving up my Copper Core All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan for this stuff, but it is decent starter ware.

Bon Appétit !

Sterilite 72508006 White Ice Cube Bin Review

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I had Purchased another Ice Cube Bin before, different Brand but it was Too Small the Trays did Not Lay Flat on Top of the Ice Cube Bin so when I got the "White Ice Cube Bin" by Sterilite...I had No Problems, my Rubbermaid Ice Cube Trays Finally they all Rest In Peace, they lay Flat on Top of the Sterilite Big Bin

The Ice Cube Bin serves several purposes, one obviously to storage Ice Cubes and another one, it provides a level surface for the Ice Cube Trays filled with water to lay on top of it and not been disturb while the water freezes as well as saving space in the freezer. You do not have to do it this way, however, this is how it's always been done long before Automatic Ice Makers..it is easy, simple and the Best Way. I love my Sterilite White Ice Cube Bin, and I don't use the Other One, the very first Ice Cube Bin, only as a Storage Container for Nails or Lemons

I order Sterilite White Ice Cube Bin, June 21/2011 and got it June 24...Super-Fast, Unbelievable and with out any Problems. You can Store a lot of Ice, I'm using 4 Trays Comfortably, also by laying the Trays on Top of the Ice Cube Bin they sort of Provided a Lid as well, keeping the Ice Cubes Covered and Fresher Longer, therefore, I think this is the Best Ice Cube Bin to Get... for Sure! It is Big Enough and it Serves its Purpose! ...Check Pictures Posted under the Item... Thank You

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It is a box and it holds ice.

If you want to stack your ice cube trays on top to keep the ice in the bin, fresher, the Rubbermaid Servin' Saver Deluxe Ice Cube Tray fits perfectly. (The Servin' Saver is actually a great product, too.)

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I purchased this item for the storage of breast milk. Holds about 15-20 lansinoh bags upright if frozen flat. Bought 6 for deep freeze organization. Very happy with this purchase.

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As a new mom I found this to be perfect for storing breast milk. The normal breast milk storage containers cost over $16 and does the same thing for a fraction of the cost.

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I have six of these in my small freezer and they are perfect for holding the milk bags for my baby.

Hampton Forge 52-Piece Kitchen Starter Set Reviews

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Bought this for my daughter's first apartment thinking it would be a great starter set of needed kitchen items. During the first week I broke the scissor handles while cutting open a package, the peeler is minimally effective and the knives proved difficult to cut through raw meat and fresh bread. The cooking utensils are average and will work just fine, but the knives and scissors are useless. I ended up buying her another set of knives as I felt guilty that even I could not find them suitable to do the menial things they were meant to do.

I would NOT recommend this set to anyone. I would spend a bit more money and get a quality set of knives and a separate set of utensils.

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This little box has a bit of everything and most of it is pretty useful. The knives are sharper than I expected them to be but still invest in a sharpener because they dull quickly. All of the spoons and spatulas are pretty strong and there is one with an angle that is perfect for pancakes. The corkscrew, ice cream scoop and the peeler are all pretty delicate. I broke all three within the first use or so. There is no bug chopping knife and the scissors did start to stick after I washed them. All that aside it would be great for someone that is just getting into cooking.

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I was looking for a starter set when I moved into my new house a few months ago. Should have saved my money and got something worthwhile. This is super low quality. Dull knives, flimsy plastic. Definitely not something I would recommend to anyone.

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We bought this set while on a bit of a shopping spree to update our kitchen from hand-me-down status. We never expected top of the line from this set, but I wasn't prepared to be this disappointed. Like several others mentioned, pieces were missing. The knife block is very "shop class", though at least in my shop classes, we learned how to finish woodworking projects. And half of the steak knives will end up thrown in a drawer because there's only 6 slots in the block for them.

The knives are very cheap and are a kitchen accident waiting to happen. The blades aren't the "smooth sharp" one expects, they're jagged and rough like they've been sharpened on gravel and tear more than anything. Maybe while they are still sharp, they'll cut food, but I also expect them to scratch up my plates and mutilate my cutting boards.

Speaking of cutting boards, that is about the only thing I actually like about this set. Yes, it's tiny and flimsy and slides all over the place, but it's decent enough for when I just want to cut a few slices of tomato instead of pulling out the real cutting boards. And I suppose it's good for resting spoons on.

The measuring cups and spoons are as cheap as you can get, and they are constantly falling off the rings. I don't expect the cheese grater to actually hold up against cheese. Couldn't comment on the corkscrew since we only got half of one and we didn't get a can opener at all. The Ice Cream Scoop is also pretty flimsy, but I suppose it could still be handy for scooping cookie dough or some other soft item.

The absolute worst of the worst in this set is all the plastic cooking utensils. They are terribly flimsy and the ladle actually scares me as I feel it bend under the pressure of soup. But that is not what gets it one star. It's the horrible taste and smell that it has.

Everything, and I mean -everythingthat touches these utensils comes away with a nasty smell and taste. No matter how much we scrub and clean them, the smell and taste won't die.

I made ravioli last night and used the spoon to stir the sauce. Just sticking the spoon in to stir the sauce, probably about 30 seconds exposure total, was enough to taint the whole batch. I also used the same spoon to scoop out some barely lukewarm steamed veggies and they also ended up tasting and smelling like the spoon. I mentioned soup earlier, and yes, that was also tainted by just limited exposure to these utensils. I'm so glad I kept my other cooking utensils because for all the effort I put into making nice food, I don't want it coming out tasting like you're licking a tire.

All in all, this set is a waste of money, and in the end, kitchen space. The cheap single pieces you find lining the aisles of the grocery store are far superior to what this set has to offer. There are simply no saving graces to this set.

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I purchased these expecting that they would not be the top of the line because of the price, but I was expecting better than what I got. The knife block wasn't even treated and still had rough spots in the wood, plus it was dented badly when we received it. The cookie sheets were also very flimsy. One of these came bent as well. The little cutting board was also very cheap and flimsy. I would not recommend this to anyone who wants decent utensils in their kitchen, because these are crappy. Needless to say, I printed the return label within an hour of receiving the box in the mail....

Discount Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Whistling 1.8 Quart Teakettle

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I received this teakettle for Christmas 2009. By April rust was evident around the lid opening, around the pouring end of the spout, and at the point the spout joined the body where there was a hairline gap in the enamel. I followed the instructions--never left water in the teakettle, never let it boil dry, didn't bump or jostle it. I contacted Le Creuset and they said to send it back at my expense and they would decide if it merited replacing. Three weeks later the replacement arrived. It is now July and every time I put the lid on the teakettle flakes of rust pop out from under the stainless steel ring around the opening. In the last few days the rust has emerged from under the ring, so I called Le Creuset again. After being put on hold twice and finally getting referred to a supervisor Le Creuset agreed to pay the shipping to return the teakettle. As compensation they will give me a credit that I can only use to buy Le Creuset products from Le Creuset at Le Creuset prices. If I want to get a stainless steel teakettle from them I have to pay an additional $35, although I could get a third enamel on steel teakettle that most likely will rust before Thanksgiving at no additional cost. What a bargain! This is a terrible product with terrible customer service.

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Although I've long been a fan of Le Creuset's cast iron enamel cookware, this teakettle is highly flawed. That's because the plastic that encases the whistle and the spout melts. That's right. A teakettle that is meant to be used on heat hot enough to boil water melts when you do so.

I'm now on my third kettle. But it's my last. I bought the first on Amazon and after using it only a couple of times on my gas stove, the entire plastic casing around the spout melted. I figured I had to have done something wrong because, hey, this is Le Creuset -they'd never sell a tea kettle you couldn't boil water in. So I bought a second one. And despite using it carefully and conservatively, within a couple of weeks it happened again. So this time I contacted Le Creuset, which disappointingly has a rather rude customer service department, and they said I had to pay for not only shipping the flawed $75 kettle to them but also pay for them to ship back a replacement (assuming they deemed to acknowledge fault and not blame me because otherwise I'd have to pay for them to send me back my wrecked kettle). I aggressively protested to various supervisors, pointing out that the shipping costs would total nearly that of a new kettle; only when I vowed to make a Better Business Bureau and Twitter stink, did they back off and paid to ship me a new one.

Although they finally agreed to handling this problem in a proper way, it came with a stern and condescending lecture that the melting had to have been my fault because the kettle was clearly marked as to not be used on a high gas flame. Having already thrown away all the original packing material, I couldn't credibly argue with them that they were wrong, although I didn't remember such a disclaimer/warning.

So I got my replacement model and when I did, I scrupulously studied all the packing materials and literature for that warning to not use the kettle on high heat (as if I would have originally bought it had there been such a disclosure in the product description). But there was none. No where. Nada.

Still, I was careful. I kept the flame low and made sure my gas stove never was used on a high heat anywhere near the kettle. But still, it happened again. The entire plastic casing around the spout melted. It melted all over the spout and it melted onto my stove's burner.

I am so disappointed. I love the way this kettle looks. And I love the whole idea of Le Creuset -kitchen quality that you buy once and can have forever. But now I don't trust their quality and I don't trust their customer service who blamed me for their faulty product.

So I think this is the lesson learned: if you have a gas stove, do not buy this product. Unless you plan on trying to boil water in your tea kettle at a flame set to simmer. And Le Creuset should either fix this product or eliminate it because it's a blight on their reputation.

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I received one of these as a gift when I moved into my first apartment. I chose it because of the reputable name and the look of the kettle. I followed the care instructions never filled it more than half way, never let water sit in it for more than a few hours and the inside enamel never rusted or cracked. Unfortunately my old roommate had a kitchen mis-hap and burned the entire side of the kettle, which didn't effect the actual use of it but I didn't like the way it looked so I got rid of it. Now 4 years later I'm back to buy a second one because I loved it so much!

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I was extremely excited to purchase this Le Creuset product, as I swear by me enamel coated dutch ovens and pans. However, this product is a piece of JUNK. After less than one month of daily use, the product began to rust. I first noticed the rust when I was re-filling the kettle. I saw a large rust spot that was flaky and discoloring the water. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. The product has been well taken care of, but clearly there is a manufacturing and/ design issue here. Le Creuset will be receiving a letter asking for a refund for this one!

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Well, let me start by saying I am glad I did not pay retail price for this teakettle. I purchased mine on ebay for $45 plus shipping and I am still disappointed with product.

Good: Looks nice and matches are other cookware and well hell its the famous Le Creuset!

Bad: Spits hot water when pouring, handle gets so hot you always need a towel or mit to pour, seems

to take forever to heat up. OMG its the famous Le Creuset and it sucks.

Pass on this one no matter how tempted.

Review of Moroccan Tagine Free Shipping by Treasures Of Morocco

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This tagine is far better that I had hoped it would be. It seems to handle high temperature cooking wonderfully, which is not always the case with tagines. Clean up is super easy and it is a lot of fun to cook with because it can go from stove top to oven. I wish I had gotten an extra large instead of a large though. If you are planning on cooking for four people or more I would recommend the extra large.

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I became interested in tagines (the food) while going through one of my cook books trying to find something "good" to make for dinner. The tagine is a very flavorful stew type dish that is simmered slowly in a tagine (the vessel). The end result is meat/beans etc. that melt in your mouth. The seller described the clay vessel as made in Morocco by hand as it has been for years. It is beautiful to look at and does an amazing job of cooking tagines. This item was the first tagine I had ever purchased so I was little sceptical about putting it directly on top of my glass cooktop. However, the functionality was as described. The vessel browns food nicely and clean-up is easy. Because it is made by hand the appearance is not perfect but for me, the small imperfections add character and uniqueness. One thing to note is that seasoning the vessel requires several hours of submersion in water and then several more hours in an oven so don't expect that once it arrives you can open the box and use immediately. One other thing to consider is that the small one is not large enough to prepare food for six. If you are planning on cooking for more than four I would suggest the larger size.

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I bought this tagine after getting interested in Mediterranean cooking. I have a cookbook for tagine-based recipes Tagines & Couscous: Delicious Recipes for Moroccan One-Pot Cooking and I wanted to try it out. The tagine arrived well packed and protected. I found out that it is an authentically made tagine from Morocco (great) but not suitable for a gas stove (oops). You will need a diffuser or some large metal plate if you want to use this on a gas stove.

Tagines are simply one-pot cooking on a stove. This tagine cooks very well but is a bit small for a family of 5 you can't fit all the ingredients into it for a meal that large and that's why I gave it 3 stars. Other than that, I recommend it.

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The tagine is both exotic and functional. The one I received did not have the painted embellishments on it, but still cooked us a delicious meal. It would be helpful to have the care, seasoning, and suggested recipes for the tagine included with it. I'm very pleased with the size, the shape, and availability for the price!

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it did and the flavor was as I expected I've had clay pots from Peru I'm now trying to find something larger with a top at least 10 inches

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I ordered two sets of these and they are absolutely beautiful. When I opened up the second box, however, there was one broken bowl. I called Amazon and they immediately took care of the problem. I have used these dishes now for more than 2 months and have not had a single breakage issue, and my family is not easy on dishes. The glazing on them is not only beautiful, but holds up in the microwave and dishwasher with no crazing or crackling (I've had more expensive dishes crackle before). The color is perfect for casual or more formal dining, and the pattern on the edge gives it a lace-like effect. I highly recommend these dishes.

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I LOVE THESE plates they are nicer then the image actually

glad I ordered them

the mugs are of nice size and the bowls arent HUGE

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I absolutely love this set. I enjoy the size and weight of the dishes as well as how durable they have been so far.

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We haven't eaten off these dishes yet, but they are beautiful and substantially made. The color is soft, and the raised design around the pieces is very pretty. They have a nice, heavy feel to them. The pieces are quite large because of the wide edges on the plates. I especially like the mugs instead of cups and saucers.

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I was pleasantly surprised they arrived quickly safely and are very nice dishes nice raised pattern but not over done looks French country. So pretty. If you are looking for small dinnerware this is not for you. The plates are large the bowls deep and a great size cup for my morning coffee.

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I bought this at the WMF store outlet in Germany. Was not the exact same configuration and hard to remember the price, but I think this price point is cheaper to the Germany, Euro denominated ones. Anyway, this is Gorgeous!!!! Simply a piece of design art and cooking function of the highest quality possible without going more crazy on price. The fact you can see the cooking process, the red silicone, the different levels of steam release... is just amazing. The only "drawback" is that the close section does not seal completely, but I guess it is not a pressure cooker. Scary price, but if you want something that will last forever and looks cool... go for it...

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This is without a doubt the finest cookware I have ever used. The lids with the multi pouring holes are a dream, and prevent potential burns from steam. True German engineering and craftsmanship.

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My husband is German. He chose this set. First I thought it was too expensive and not worth that money. Then we received the package. IT is amazing!!!! the finest cookware I have ever owned. it is very easy to use. High quality. I am so glad that my husband chose the set!

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I LOVE THEN SO MUCH BUT WHERE CAN I FIND THE OTHER ITEMS(wmf) IN USA ? I WON'T BE BACK TO PARIS FOR AWHILE. I really like to know

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Worked great and is perfect for desserts (we have the larger ones for the food dishes). Folds nice and flat. Good buy.

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I used esefor family babecue and they were great. Kept our food free of flies, bees, etc. I would recommendteseto everyone.

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these items were just what I needed

3 good sizes and a great height

easy to use and to store

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I purchased the pop up food covers right before a Labor Day cook out we had this year. They were a total hit. The prolific bug population was kept at bay and I was able to continue setting the table and cooking more food instead of standing over the table waving of the offenders. ;-)

Thanks for a good product.

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The company made a mistake on our order, they rapidly corrected the error and we still received our order on time. Although these are much cheaper than most of the others offered, they appear to be just as well made and they are exactly as described. They do not have bottoms they simply sit over the food dishes or bowls.

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This is a very nice pan for the money! Nice weight and feel, using it for crepes, and it performs very well, with no sticking. Satisfied with this purchase!

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Even at medium heat pancakes burn and stick to the pan.

It works for breakfast meats, which was NOT the reason for the purchase.

The hunt continues for a 10 inch "round" pancake griddle that works.

I did not realise it was rocket science.

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What a non-stick pan should be. Good weight even though it's aluminum. Great for crepes and eggs as well as pancakes.

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Good product, well made, does what it's supposed to do. And the color is nice! Solid, sturdy, drains quickly and evenly.

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Came quick and packaged well. Great quality nd decent price. I love it and it matches my kitchen. I would say its a good buy.

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The "money" being about a quarter of what you'd pay for similar Calphalon, Tramontina and Cuisinart clad products at the time of this writing. A tiny fraction of an All-Clad pan's price. I don't know if I would have opted for this pan at it's normal retail price, the company is relatively new and I have no idea how well they would handle warranty issues. But at a price only a couple of bucks more than shipping, who cares? Since this is the first review, I'll preempt the inevitable, "everything sticks in this pan" review. It's not an non-stick omelet pan, though if you know what your doing, you can cook eggs in it. I'll stick to my cheap semi-disposable nonstick pans for eggs. It is however everything a good clad stainless pan should be, 18/10 Stainless, triply all the way up the sides and looks good on a rack. The pan has good weight, a comfortable longish riveted handle and it sits nice and flat on a ceramic cook top and is ready for induction. It heats evenly and sears beautifully creating a caramelized crust and all those tasty little bits (tasty little bits is the colloquial term for "fond".) that are supposed to stick to the pan for sauces and gravies. It also goes in the oven without concern.

And then it goes in the dishwasher.

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This pan is fantastic. Extremely well made, and at the price I paid for it, an exceptional deal. Heavy, high-quality stainless steel with stay-cool handle--it could not be improved upon. Great product!!!!

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I've been wanting to purchase a high quality stainless steel cooking set for some time, but the wife has had her doubts. The lack of non-stick residue in my food really appeals to me, plus stainless will just last a lot longer. After looking at some much more expensive, top-quality stainless steel sets, I came across this brand. Still, my loving wife was reluctant about me making a small investment in a set. SO, I purchased this pan only and started making omelets in it -if a stainless pan can do well with eggs, it will do well with about anything! On my first attempt I got the pan too hot (it heats very quickly), and as a result created a stinky, smokey kitchen. The wife was not impressed. Now however, I have learned to cook eggs in it, and it works even better than non-stick! This morning the omelet was wonderfully done, and clean-up took a couple of minutes with a non-metal scrubbing pad and a bit of dish washing liquid.

We have an old set of Revere ware that has seen its better days, so now its only a matter of time until Cooks Standard replaces all the remaining pieces. This product is extremely well-made, and is a fraction of the cost of other more popular stainless cookware. It's a super buy!

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I've had these pans a couple months now and I have really learned to love them (8' skillet and 10" skillet)! They cook really even and the construction is very solid. I did have a minor problem with "staining" after a couple uses which I noticed AFTER I took it out of the dishwasher oddly enough. I thought the pans were just going to be splotchy in the inside at first, but after busting out Ole Faithful (Bar Keepers Friend) it cleaned right up and I've only had to use it once or twice since. So far I havent notice in degrade in cooking ability and I still dont have a problem with sticking although I always preheat. I am 100% happy and would recommend them to anyone!

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I chose the rating of 4 stars, because I haven't quite put the pan through a lot as of yet so I am still in the infancy of it's review and use. I would recommend doing some shopping at a store first so you can get a feel for what your actually looking for. In hind site I probably could have waited and bought a pan of equal size a make at a department store. The pan arrived in good condition, and with minimal waiting time.