Showing posts with label chefs cookware. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Discount HIC Lasagna Pan

HIC Ceramic 13-Inch Lasagna Pan, Rose
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I received this item (in blue) as a gift off of my wish list. I wanted a pan I could use in the broiler and after reading many positive reviews and the America's Test Kitchen recommendation, I decided on this brand. Also, the price was amazing compared with other broiler safe options. It worked great, cleaned easily (although I did have some baked-on food splatters along the top edge), and I was able to use it in the broiler, although I mostly used it in the "bake" mode of my oven.

However, one night after using it in the broiler, there was a loud sound in the kitchen and when I opened up the oven I discovered the pan had split in two. Luckily, the broken dish was easy to clean because it was only two large pieces and did not shatter or shard too much.

Overall, the item was very reasonably priced and worked great until it broke. But even at its low price, I expected it to stay intact for more than 5 months. I am now looking at LeCreuset again because even though their products are expensive, they have not broken and I would rather pay more for an item that will last.

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I was extrememly disappointed after seeing the wonderful reviews. I inspected the pan when it arrived and it was in perfect condition. First oven use and the entire pan cracked down the length of it. Luckily my chops still stayed on the pan. Refund handled quickly. Will have to continue to look for this size pan. So aggravating.

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I read complaints that this pan was smaller that the specs, but when I received mine and measured, it was spot on. Bakes and cleans great.

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Wish it was a bit bigger. It is smaller than I thought. However it has been holding up well so far.

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This pan is just the right size to make Tiramisu, Angel Fluff or Baked red potatoes. It heats very uniformly and is a cinch to clean. Would recommend it to anyone who loves cookingand the price was right.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Buy Chicago Cutlery 4-Piece Basics Steakhouse Knife Set

Chicago Cutlery 4-Piece Basics Steakhouse Knife Set
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $24.00
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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.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Discount Update International SDB-08 Stainless Steel Induction Ready Double

Update International SDB-08 Stainless Steel Induction Ready Double Boiler with Cover, Natural Finish, 8-Quart
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $109.20
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I purchased this item for making soap. It's the perfect size because it's not too big or too small. It's large enough that I don't have to worry about splashing my counter tops (or myself) with lye or oils. I also purchased an induction hot plate to use with this item, but I'm pleased that it can accommodate both my electric stove top and the induction top. The material is sturdy and well constructed. I received my item very quickly and I'm very pleased with this transaction.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Discount Camp Chef FG13 steel fry griddle

Camp Chef FG13 steel fry griddle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Does exactly what is says in the description. Very durable...Works well on induction cook top and in oven or on range

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I dig this out when we have guests for breakfast at home or when we are cooking out while camping. It really is overkill unless you have a big group to feed. Two couples can easily get a good breakfast in with just a large frying pan. But when you have a passel of kids to feed, this baby provides the cooking service to get the job done with panache.

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This will be great for morning pancakes and bacon. Helps to more evenly spread the heat, especially on the gas infared stove units.I can cook the greasy, smoky foods outside and not pollute the inside of my motorhome.

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Fantastic on a regular stove burner at least on our electric. Even heat distribution all around, and the angled lip is great for spatulating and mess avoidance. I got nine 2oz slider burgers on it with plenty of room to grill the onions on the side. Simple green-pad cleanup, and I use a wipe-on cast iron treatment before storage.

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I bought this as an alternative to a cast iron griddle. We use it only for camping and the cast iron would rust way to quickly and easily. This will still rust but so far seems far more tolerant. I season it with bacon every once and a while.

I have a Coleman 2 burner stove and this griddle covers one burner while the other burner is open for the drip coffee maker.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Discount Rachael Ray Dinnerware Curly-Q 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Green

Rachael Ray Dinnerware Curly-Q 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Green
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $140.00
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm going to start with full disclosure: I am not a fan of Rachel Ray. I was interested in these dishes not because they have her name, but in spite of that.

Here's my executive summary:

These are very nice dishes, with an interesting pattern and lots of space for arranging food in an attractive way. I'm finding that they're not practical for me, for daily use.

Now, the details. First, the pros:

* This is a lovely pattern. I would not be ashamed to use it while entertaining. The salad plates are a bit ornate for my taste, but I suppose they provide contrast, and the dinner plates and mugs are quite visually pleasing.

* This is a surprisingly heavy set. My old dishes were Pfaltzgraff stoneware, thick and very heavy. (My mother used to complain about their weight.) These dishes are nearly that heavy and substantial. With care they should last.

Neither pro nor con:

* The salad plates, bowls, and mugs are larger than I'm used to. It looks impressive, and if you like to plate your food with an awareness of the visual aspect, you will find these to be a generously sized canvas for your food art. For my part, I'm trying to use smaller plates to cut back on portion sizes. I switched to using salad plates for meals about a year ago, but these salad plates are not much smaller than my old dinner plates.

Cons:

* The "Important Safety, Use & Care Information" document included with this set warns of all kinds of potential problems. "Please follow this use and care to avoid personal injury and possible damage to your dinnerware." Some of these problems are obvious: the dinnerware is ceramic and will break if dropped; wash before first use and after each use. Some are a bit surprising. "Do not place hot dinnerware directly on a cold countertop as it may cause the dinnerware to crack." Seriously? I've never even wondered what the temperature of my countertop was before. "Stack pieces carefully in like-sized piles with protective felt pads or paper towels in between when storing." Um... no. These warnings go on for quite a while, but I've never had to have an attorney advise me on the correct use of dishes before.

* "Never nest mugs", warns the document. It doesn't matter--you really can't nest the mugs. Because of their shape you can't nest them and you can't turn them upside down and stack one across the bottoms of two mugs. There's a lot of wasted space in my cabinet right now. I had to get rid of eight mugs to store these four.

* I've been running the dishwasher more often since these arrived. The problem is the bowls--because they are so large, with nearly straight sides, they don't fit in my dishwasher's bowl rack. I can put them there, but because of the size and shape they block the water, and the inside of the bowl isn't cleaned. I have to put them down flat, which means that one bowl takes the space of four dishes or four mugs.

* Made in China, of course.

I'm going to keep using these for a while, but I suspect that eventually they'll get stashed somewhere safe, "with "protective felt pads or paper towels in between", to be used when friends visit. So far for me they're too high-maintenance for daily use.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I could care less about what celebrity is behind any product; to me, it's the product itself that matters. In this case, I'm really happy to report that this dinnerware set is both gorgeous and completely suited to everyday use! Even though it's porcelain, the plates, bowls and cups are quite durable. The colors and patterns, also, are pretty, yet in a subtle way, as the colors don't overpower, just enough to bring color to your kitchen. I'm so pleased with my new set!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Beautiful and substantial. The pattern and green apple color is just lovely in person. There are little details everywhere (like a little curly design inside the bowls). The dinnerware is ceramic and feels nice and solid and the design is ever so slightly raised to the touch.

It is a bit pricey (not sure if we're paying for Rachel's name here or just high quality), but my favorite thing about this set is that you can easily pick up an inexpensive plain white set and mix it with this one to accommodate more people. The Curly-O pattern is complimentary rather than identical on each piece, so it really does lend itself mixing with other pieces.

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I ordered this set to replace a 7-year-old set from Target. To be honest, I still loved the old set but my wife convinced me it was time to make a change. As soon as these arrived, I was pleasantly surprised.

The pieces seem sturdy and I expect them to last a long time. The pattern on the small plates and bowls feels like it's part of the material so I don't anticipate any fading or flaking.

The bowls are a little smaller than I like personally, but I have been told that my fondness for abnormally large bowls may be atypical. They should be fine for normal use. The small plates are the perfect size for a large piece of cake, which is about all you can ask from a dessert plate. The larger plates and mugs are nice because they have a little bit of character, but they don't overpower all-white pieces if you mix and match (which we do frequently).

The first two runs through the dishwasher did not reveal any problems.

Overall, I think this set is worthy of 5 stars.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm not a huge fan of Rachel Ray, however, her dinnerware line is cute and feel durable, so no complaints here! The Curly-Q dinnerware set looks adorable, washes well, and when we received it in the box, it's very well packed (not a single dish harmed during travel!). We like using our set as a casual dinnerware set and have received several compliments on the sheer cuteness factor of the dishes.

We personally love the larger size of the bowls, as we can use them for cereal, and the kids love using them as popcorn/snack bowls. All in all, we love this dinnerware set! Highly recommended!

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

12" COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM FRY FRYING PAN - NSF GRADE Review

12' COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM FRY FRYING PAN - NSF GRADE
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We had originally ordered a smaller version of this item and were very pleased. But, it was not large enough for creating dishes for company. This size is just fine and heats up well on the larger, standard burner on a home range. I am not sure I would want to try a larger one unless I had special burners.

Clean up has been easier than I thought, too.

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I brought this but gave away to my relative because she lost everything in a house fire. I like it.

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It does what it is supposed to do just like most other such pans. No reason not to like it.

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First aluminum frying pan I've bought online, if I'd seen this in a store I would not have bought this one.

The pan I received had a rougher interior than I am used to--the "spin" marks from machining the aluminum were very pronounced. I haven't seen them this rough on aluminum pans that are in stores. Now I know to buy a pan only with "mirror finish" interior that has been polished smooth; they don't cost that much more.

The bottom of the pan was not flat--placing it on a flat glass/ceramic cooktop, it would "rock" which isn't very useful for getting the pan to heat evenly. I gave it away to someone with gas burners where a flat bottom isn't as critical. Other aluminum frying pans I've bought from stores were flat-bottomed.

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I like aluminum pans because they spread the heat more evenly. I bought this one for making large tortillas, and it works fine for that. It is NOT nonstick, so if you are needing something to fry eggs or the like, this in not the pan. However, if you need a pan for lite sauteing or making sauces, this works quite nicely.

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Reviews of Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.00 5-Piece Copper Cookware Set, Cast

Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.00 5-Piece Copper Cookware Set, Cast Iron Handle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $1,230.00
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COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL:

Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors available in the US, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (please note Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with a lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14 minutes and the Mauviel at 14 minutes 30 seconds essentially a tie, since the Mauviel was deeper.

The Mauviel boiled more evenly throughout the pan, while the Falk boiled in only three spots. I did not wait for a roaring boil from either (I needed to boil the water to make iced tea, not just test the pots). I was impressed by the even heating of the Mauviel ... not just the bottom of the pot, but the sides of the pot were heating and producing bubbles evenly, as well. Very impressive, and shows the Mauviel experience in producing chef-level copper cookware.

EASE OF USE: Both items are HEAVY. You will build upper body strength just lifting these saucepans and I'm speaking of the smaller pots! If you have any physical limitations (e.g., slipped discs in your neck), then consider buying a lighter set of pans, such as the non-stick Calphalon. With these copperware makers, you're paying for the heft which will ensure even, constant distribution of heat. These pots are professional quality items.

COPPER FINISH: This Mauviel saucepan has a mirrored or brightly burnished copper finish, unlike Falk which has a brushed or matte finish. I GREATLY PREFER FALK'S MATTE OR BRUSHED COPPER FINISH EASY TO CLEAN, and NO FINGERPRINTS OR MARKS! Mauviel's bright finish, so subject to fingerprints and smudges although brand new it is a typical bright beautiful copper makes me wince to even look at, much less use. I gave the pot only four stars because the mirrored copper finish is so difficult to keep looking nice, unlike the Falk. Falk is a copperware you won't mind using on a daily basis.

EXPENSE: All copper cookware, if the copper is 2.5mm in depth which is what you should buy due to the greater conductivity is expensive. Falk is no different. My comparison shopping for Mauviel at Amazon showed similar prices, but look closely I'm sure it's intentional that the pan/pots offered by Mauviel and Falk are NOT the same size, varying by .1 to .3 quarts in most cases, to avoid direct price comparisons. Word of warning: If you find inexpensive "copper" pots, you can rest assured that the copper is applied in such a thin sheet over stainless steel that the copper is for aesthetic (looks!) reasons only, and will provide little or no conductivity improvement.

BIG PLUS FALK HAS ONLY ONE COPPER COOKWARE LINE, unlike Mauviel, which has started at least one (and maybe two) less expensive (which equals less copper) cookware lines. If you want Falk you have to buy from Falk directly, so you know you're getting the "real deal," not a knock-off AND not a less expensive line of copperware. If you buy Mauviel from Amazon, BEWARE and be careful to pick the correct pieces if you want the top of the line 2.5mm Cuprinox. I found many Amazon listings to be confusing as to Mauviel line/copper thickness.

Good luck and Happy Cooking!

Update as of 6-23-09: The Mauviel pot tested in this review has developed serious water spots on its surface. The Falk still looks great even though we use it more often than the Mauviel. We only handwash our copperpots, we never use a dishwasher on them. The spots mostly disappear when the Mauviel pot is polished, but who wants to handwash AND constantly polish? I continue to prefer Falk for aesthetic and practical reasons.

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Copper cookware is a luxury, not a necessity. Having said that, there is definitely a difference in how it performs compared to all other cookware. I'm not going to pull out a copper pot to boil water or heat soup, but for sauteeing, sauce-making, or slow roasting I've found it unbeatable. All of my copper is Mauviel 2.5 mm (purchased in France when the dollar was at its strongest) and it performs flawlessly. As for cleaning, a little Barkeeper's Friend on a very wet sponge maintains the interior and exterior in like-new condition, although some people like the look of well-used copper (like an old penny). In short, if you plan to splurge, you really do get extra performance for your money with 2.5 mm copper.

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Working through an issue with customer service. With a lifetime warranty (and high price) I'd expect the process to be smooth as silk. It's not.

**UPDATE**

They did eventually 3 months (with biweekly emails/phone calls) after I requested they honor their lifetime warranty agree to repair the pan, that has an MSRP of $300

Apparently they have one american based representative who has to get approval from their manager before they can honor the warranty. The representative stated, we'll be glad to send you a product equal to what you paid. I purchased my pan from an upscale store that discontinued the brand (for obvious reasons). So basically my pretty but defective copper pan, would be replaced with a non-defective stainless steel lower quality pan. I highly recommend you either 1 find defects within the return period and return if needed, or 2 avoid Mauviel cookware.

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This professional cookware [2.5 mm copper clad] from Mauviel is of superb quality and functionality. It is heavy as it should be, so for some this might create a problem requiring the lighter 1.5 mm copper thickness. The stainless cook surface cleans easily. The decorative appearance hanging in the kitchen is very pleasant. The product is expensive and worth the money. Amazon pricing was excellent. If you want quality which will last forever consider Mauviel. The French should definitely be proud of this product.

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I got this set for my wife for Christmas. She is super happy with the set and cooks with it every night. It is amazing what a difference high quality cookware makes. These seem pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. Very high quality, unbelievable craftsmanship. Its nice to know that there are still some things that are well made. Amazon was perfect as usual. The set at Williams Sonoma was not as nice.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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Glass Lid 34cm/13.275' Dia Guaranteed Quality
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I am very happy. My old Glass Lid broke suddenly. This Glass Lid is even better.

Thank you very much.

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Looked for a little larger than the regular size cover for my fry pan (13") no department store carried it until I found this. Perfect for steaming the ground beef.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Best Cuisinart FCT1113-18 French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 3-Piece Deals

Cuisinart FCT1113-18 French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 3-Piece Saucepan and Double Boiler Set
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Rather than purchase the 12-piece French Classic cookware set, I choose to buy the 10-piece set and customize it with a few standalone additions. This was one of them, since I enjoy baking and knew I would like to have a double boiler for melting chocolate without having to risk scortching such goods from a burner that was too hot. I had the opportunity to use it a few days ago when I melted chocolate to make a Sachertorte.

The saucepan is a joy to hold and use. Great heft and comfortable handle just like the rest of the french classic items. The boiler has steps so that it will fit in either the 2-quart or 3-quart saucepans. The one design element I disagree with is the step for the accompanying 3-quart saucepan--the 2nd step is actually a outward flared edge that tapers back in to side of the insert, so it's open-top diameter is about the same as that of the first stepping. What this results in is, if you're melting and pouring chocolate from the insert, it gets caught in this channel, requiring extra spatula handiwork. Had it been just a straight step like the first one, you wouldn't be getting your ingredients caught up in this channel and wouldn't have to do extra work just to make sure you're not wasting that good chocolate you just took the time to melt and temper.

I'm rather baffled how this passed the design review, but I suspect it's an adapted multiclad design with the french classic handle attached and they must not really be selling many units to get many complaints. Too bad really because it would be a 5-star item otherwise.

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made well, heavy but not too heavy, handle stays cool good performance, made in France. Like this pan would buy other ones from this line.

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Bought this as a gift. I was happy to see that they are as substantial as my All-Clad set though much less expensive. They are stamped "Made in France" and appear to be professional grade pots.

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I love everything about this pot especially the price. I had the All Chad and this pot set is right up there with their line except the price half the price.

The only thing I don't like is the handle being so long but I just use both hands, and that takes care of that issue. I can't wait to get the rest of my set.

love the price, love the pot.

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Buyer beware: My son bought this for me to use when I make my flans. Unfortunately, he didn't realize that the insert is rounded and not flat. The picture doesn't indicate that. It is a beautiful pot if you don't need a flat bottom on what you're making. Description should have been clearer. Due to this, I had to return it.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Fox Run Madeleine Pan Reviews

Fox Run Madeleine Pan
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I borrowed this item from a friend after he had made several amazing batches of madeleines for his coworkers! It was so easy to use and came out great every time....even when not adhering to the strict recipe. I would love a nonstick one simply because it looks more elegant(costs $10 more), but as long as you spray the grooves with PAM, the madeleines pop right out! Although time consuming, melting butter and spreading it throughout the molds adds to the flavor 200%!

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My family loves madeleines but never made them because I needed the right pan. I followed Julia Child's recipe and made

sure all the molds were well buttered. I tried the flour-butter paint and plain butter paint and they both gave excellent

results. I would recommend these pans to anyone!Great pans+easy recipe=wonderful madeleines!!

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Works perfectly with my French recipe for Madeleines. I used Baker's Joy spray and when baked, the Madeleines fell out perfectly. I love it!!!!!

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I ordered two of these pans recently to bake spiced Madaleine cookies to impress our guests. Both pans were in perfect condition upon their arrival. I used them both for my first batch. Per other reviews, I buttered the pans (letting the butter sit on the pan during preparation) before pouring in the batter. Doing so allowed these pans to create the perfect Madaleine cookie! They were wonderfully moist and spongey with just a little crisp around the edges and bottom. The only note I have is that because these pans are tinned, be sure to hand wash and immediately dry them to prevent rusting. Luckily, they are very easy to clean so no soaking is required. I would definately recommend these pans for making impressive Madaleine cookies.

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I really love these pans. I just made a batch of madeleines and they came out perfect. Golden crisp on the outside and with the classic madeleine humps. Beautiful. I buttered them really well, put them in the fridge while the madeleines chilled, for about an hour and a half, then filled them and straight into a preheated, hot oven they went. Clean up was a breeze. I just let them sit under water for a minute and with a sponge and soap wiped them clean. No scrubbing necessary. Not a cookie stuck!

The only drawback, slight imperfection on craftsmanship. While washing I grabbed one of the pans from the bottom and felt a sharp pain on my finger. I saw that I had a long deep cut. Wondering how, I searched all of the dished in my sink (not many) and I knew it had to be the pans. Looking carefully, I found that one of the ends had not been curled propely and this was the culprit. Be careful when handling. I'll just take a pair of pliers and finish the job myself.

Anyhow, great pans!!! Highly recommended. Enjoy.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Cheap Revere 2-Quart and 3-Quart Saucepan Cover

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I bought this as a replacement for a lost cover. Fit my Revere pot perfectly. Good price.

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This lid did not fit my Revere Ware 2-quart copper-bottom saucepan. My pot needs a 6-inch lid and this one is 7-inches wide.

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What a find my mother has a set of Revere Wear that she's had for close to 60 years. The set is still in very good shape, but a lid that fit 3 of the pans was lost. This one is perfect. I'm going to order another!

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Never thought to look here at Amazon for a replacement lid to my pot but when I couldn't find one in any store without buying the entire pot, I googled and found the lid I wanted right here!

It was easy, arrived quickly and it's a perfect fit!

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Best Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 14-Piece Deals

Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 14-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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When reviewing a set of cookware like this I always try to imagine who it was designed for and not to let my own personal preferences and biases effect how I judge the set. Having said that, I think that this is a great set for the casual (or reluctant) cook. Also, for those on a budget, newlyweds, first time home owners, etc. I am going to use this set in a summer/vacation home. I really like the assortment of pots, pans and skillets in this set so I thought that a video review might be helpful. Thank you.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Upon initial inspection, all of the pots, pans, and lids/ covers were all neatly packed in cardboard and heavy plastic bags with the product's information and care instructions within one of the pots. All seemed to be well made and attractive looking with contrasting orange, rubber handles. I was glad to see that the handles were bolted on, as my old pots and pans have handles held onto the cookware with screws, which occasionally need to be tightened, an annoyance. This set lacked a large 12 or 14 inch skillet similar to the small 8 inch and medium 10 inch ones. The large 4.5 quart sauté pan was deep and wouldn't be ideal, for say, pancakes. The 8 and 10 inch skillets are too small for cooking a meal for my family. The second to largest pot appeared to have two minor imperfections in the non-stick surface finish inside, and at the bottom of the pot. I attempted to scratch whatever this was off with a wooden spoon first, and then with my fingernail, and finally with soap, water, and an abrasive plastic cleaning pad, all without success.

For the first meal, I decided to cook an old, reliable staple that everyone cooks pasta. A dish touted in this product's description on the Rachel Ray website. I cleaned the largest pot and lid for the pasta, and the large sauté pan and lid for the sauce. Incidentally, the largest pot and sauté pan share the same lid size, and are interchangeable. A nice feature. After I had cleaned and dried them, the cooking surfaces appear to remain slick, and I filled the large pot halfway with water. After it cooked, I really wished it had a pouring spout or a top to strain out the remaining liquid.

While I've owned non-stick cookware before, I was still surprised to read that these pots and pans are not intended to be used on high heat; the layers this cookware is made with can unravel over time. The care instructions recommend low to medium heat always. Although the lids are clear glass, they do steam up easily.

The next morning, I decided to make a fried egg for breakfast. Knowing the care instructions warnings against non-stick sprays, butter, olive oil, etc. I trusted this non-stick cookware to do just that. Not stick. I cracked an egg in the small 8 inch skillet on medium heat and away we went. After turning white, and not to my surprise, the egg did indeed stick, and very much so. I could not flip it, and ended up unintentionally breaking the yoke. It wasn't fun to eat, and the pan wasn't fun to clean.

So overall, I'm not sold on this set as I can see a few things I would want improved upon. It's just average...nothing I'd brag about but certainly better than some sets I've used.

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This was the first Rachael Ray cookware set and products we purchased and the quality as well as our experience and satisfaction with the pots and pans in this set has led to us purchasing many more RR cookware products and we're extremely happy with ALL the Rachael Ray cookware items we own and use they're just excellent all-around in terms of quality and performance and we plan to continue to purchase and use the RR line of cookware products for years to come!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I don't know who Rachel Ray is, so this is just a review of the product. To say this set is easy to clean would be an understatement. I dare you to get anything stuck to these pans! This is a great set for someone just starting out or for replacing old cookware. You can tell the company thinks highly of the product just by its meticulous packaging; you will as well once you use it. You can't help but want to use it when you take it out of the package and feel the weight in your hand. We've made pretty much all the staple foods at our house in this set, and it's great for all your everyday cooking needs. I'm not crazy about the orange handles, but they are definitely easy to find in a dark cabinet, and you may like the orange more than you think. I love that some of the lids have release holes for steam; I don't know why they didn't just add that to all of them. I guess there are some gourmet chefs out there who could find a million things wrong with them, but as someone who has had multiple kitchen disasters (including destroying 3 crock pots), this has been a great product that actually helped me cook more and better. I'll probably never make a big holiday dinner, but this cooking set got me interested in cooking for the first time, so it's pretty miraculous in that respect. I think most people will be very happy with this set, and will use it for years to come.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program How well do these cook my meals?

Since I usually use my Cuisinart high-pressure cooker to cook everything under the sun, I was intrigued to see how well these performed compared to my usual staple kitchen item. I have to say, cooking bacon and eggs was pretty quick. The heat flows fast and pretty much evenly.

What is the construction like?

It's not cast-iron, so you will need to be somewhat careful with it in regards to tossing it into your cookware pantry. However, the handles and lids are of high quality, so I don't have to worry about those breaking or coming loose.

How non-stick are they?

It's pretty good. I mean, I always cook with a bit of coconut or olive oil, more less for flavor than to prevent sticking. However, when I fried an egg in smaller skillet, none of the egg stuck to the pan.

What is clean-up like?

As noted in the non-stick category, clean-up is easy as can be. The most effort you are going to need in cleanup are the lids and the rivets used to adhere the handles. Other than than, the cooking surfaces and sides require only the soft side of a sponge to get most of the food removed. (Granted, I'm saying this from the perspective that you wash your cookware right after you cook, and never let the food settle in the pans.)

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

X-large 2-screw replacement handle for vintage Revere Ware pans Review

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Fits perfectly on my original Revere Ware pans. Installs easily. Gives new function and life to the product. Cost is reasonable.

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Nice to have something that fits right and is easy to install. Makes our pots and pans feel like new again.

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I purchased 2 of these for my 12" frying pans and they worked out beautifully. I would recomend the Revere Ware Vintage replacement handles for the Vintage Pots and Pans. It kept me from tossing aside my pans.

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