Cheap Presto Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring/Auotmatic Air Vent Pack (4 & 6

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I was gifted a nice older stainless steel U.S. made Presto pressure cooker from a buddy who was moving. I was very happy to find a new ring and vent in one convenient pack here on Amazon. Great product at a reasonable price! The old used 4 quart cooker works GREAT!

This may be "irrelevant" to this review, but this older Presto is "built like a battleship" when compared to my 6 quart stainless steel Chinese made Presto pressure cooker which I bought a year ago. Both do the job, but it seems to me that it really makes very good sense to refurbish the older U.S. made Presto's because the stainless steel is of a heavier gauge and higher quality. The Chinese one works but it just feels "cheap" all around in comparison. Fix the old ones!!

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My mother in law advised me that all she wanted for christmas was the sealing ring for her presto pressure cooker. My first thought was that I would get the best pressure cooker that money could buy....nope my mother in law loved her current pressure cooker and did not belive a new model would be better than her current one.

Where was i going to get a replacement part? I checked amazon and to my disbelief they had a replacement part. I ordered it and with my Amazon Prime it was here in one day instead of two. The part was easy to put on. It is a Presto part and not aftermarket so it fit perfectly. It seems to be the exact same quality as the seal that we were replacing and after one use the pressure cooker is working just fine.

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I am glad that National Presto Industries (the maker of Presto Cookers) still supports their old products by making these replacement parts available. I was able to rejuvenate an old pressure cooker (with a stainless steel clad copper bowl). It works as good as new now. The gasket fitted perfectly. I'm glad I didn't need to purchase an inferior new product or an expensive aluminum model. If you're unsure of which gasket kit you need, look up the proper product at gopresto.com in their parts and service page. You'll need your old cooker's model number. I found it on my model 804 on the bottom of the bowl. The manufacturer recommends that both the sealing ring and the air vent both get replaced at the same time.

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I have an old but good Presto pressure cooker. The sealing ring/gasket no longer sealed well. After searching in our area, no one stocked the gasket, but Amazon did!! After being told in several locations locally that the model number taken from the bottom of the pan did not exist(!), Amazon listed the number exactly and had the gasket in stock. It arrived promptly, fit properly, and Amazon wins again. I need to remember to look at Amazon first, last. Thanks, Amazon.

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Both pieces you need for replacement are together and fit perfectly. Just make sure the model number on your pressure cooker, and the one you order, is the right one. What else can I say? Happy customer.

Buy Norpro 3775 Muffin Rings, Set of 4

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Used these this morning for making crumpets for Xmas breakfast. Worked beautifully. I didn't have to try to keep all the crumpets the same shape, didn't have to chase the batter all over the skillet. Very handy tool. My only problem was that my largest skillet will only hold 1 at a time flat (the second starts climbing the slanted side). So it took a while to make a batch, but maybe I just need to invest in a larger skillet! :)

I shut one of them in the drawer this morning, and it didn't damage it or warp it out of shape at all, so they're pretty sturdy.

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I use these in a moderate oven. They wash up well and have not bent or warped or rusted. Great price!

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The price was excellent. Ordering was quick and easy. Delivery was prompt. The high quality of the muffin rings was matched by their performance in the kitchen. They performed flawlessly on my electric griddle.

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I tried every kitchen and discount store in the city and couldn't find these. I bake gluten free and needed something to make rolls that could be used as hamburger buns or with poached eggs, etc. I was thrilled to find these on Amazon. They work great for baking rolls with a thicker batter (a thin batter will run out the edges). Also, be sure to spray with vegetable spray because they are not non-stick. I ordered two boxes and then ordered them again a few months later so I could bake larger batches. Love 'em!

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I must say that after some of the reviews that I read here on Amazon I was highly reluctant to order these rings. But after looking at the other similar products here, and the reviews that people gave those, as well, I figured what the heck. I ordered one set of these rings (I ultimately want three sets) for $5.49 and free shipping with Amazon Prime. They were delivered ahead of schedule and came in a very sturdy box which I plan to keep for storage purposes.

I bought these to specifically make baked english muffins using the recipe on King Arthur Flour's website. I made them for the first time today and the turned out exceptionally well. I sprayed the rings liberally on the inside of the ring with cooking spray and nothing stuck to them. The rings themselves feel sturdy, not nearly as cheap as some people described. I mean, really, how strong does the thing need to be? You are making an english muffin with it. Its not cast iron, but its not meant to be either. I handwashed the rings after use with soap and water and immediately towel dried them to ward off any impending rust (other reviewers complained about this also). I will check them again over the next couple of days to make sure that no rust has developed.

All in all, I am very pleased thus far with these english muffin rings. I do plan to purchase two more sets since the most annoying thing about them is they only come in sets of four.

Reviews of Nordic Ware Large 1-1/2 Pound Loaf Pan

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I decided to return to shiny aluminum baking pans when I discovered that dark, non-stick pans didn't turn out nicely browned baked goods. When it came to a new loaf pan, many of the shiny pans I considered had drawbacks: they were steel, which rusts; they had seams that were hard to clean; they were often flimsy and dented easily, and none was large enough to hold a full batch of batter. Not so with the Nordic Ware large loaf pan. This heavy-duty aluminum pan means business--the larger size is perfect for virtually every recipe, and the shiny surface produces great results and cleans up nicely. I've since added the muffin pan, rectangular baking pan, and quarter-size sheet cake pan to my collection of essential bakeware, and I remain impressed with Nordic Ware's outstanding quality and reasonable price.

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These Nordic Ware loaf pans are the best I've ever seen. Throw all those miserable thin aluminum pans with the dark coating in the trash and order yourself some bakeware that will let your favorite recipes sing. I love the half and quarter sheet pans, too. The pans have a strong rolled edge that has a steel center to prevent the pan from warping at higher temperatures. I am also planning to ditch my newer Wilton cake pans in favor of the Nordic Ware round cake pans, as the quality of these pans is head and shoulders above anything the competition is offering. Your first pound cake or loaf of bread will convince you that the higher cost is worth every penny.

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I bake a lot of bread and have for more than 30 years. The Nordic pans are easily the best bread pans I have used. These are not lightweight aluminum. They are heavy enough that you will not worry about them getting banged up and dented. Cleanup is a breeze.

To visualize the size loaf: I make Potato Bread quite often and my bread is just a bit larger than Oroweat's Country Potato Bread.

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This pan is great for baking bread. The bread cooks evenly and turns out perfect every time since I bought these pans. Easy to clean up as well.

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I have six of these pans and I use them to make bread every week. The non-stick surface is very durable and I only have to wipe them out after baking to be ready for the next batch.

Best Attitude Apron Your Opinion Apron, Black, One Size Fits Most Deals

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Received this as a gift. Was very disappointed with the very poor workmanship. You can tell the materials are the cheapest available; not a nice, thick apron as I was expecting. The strand going around the neck and through the sides is very cheap, too. I could probably at least forgive some of its quality if it wasn't for the fact that you can't hang the apron up. When you attempt to hang it up, hung from the neck, the white strand falls straight through the sides. Unfortunately I can't return this item, otherwise I'd do so in a heartbeat.

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My step mother-in-law loved this adorable apron! The neck straps are directly connected to the waist straps, so there's only one know to tie.

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I am the chef in the family so everyone thought it would be great if I express myself. They picked this out online a nd gave me the money to pay for it. They said it fits me perfectly

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I received the order a day late and it wasn't the item I had requested. My dad was happy with it so it worked out okay.

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There is only one slight thing that I would do to improve it. The sash that is used to go around your neck and the one that goes around your waist are the same one. So if you are looking at the apron, the sash goes from under your arm, through the top of the arm and then down the same path on the other side thus the loop at the top becomes the part that goes over your head which is OK but you can't hang it up by the neck piece without it coming through and out of the apron. I know this sound confusing but it is the only way I can describe it. It makes sense to me.

Cheap Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Saucepot with Cover

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I got tired of burning my stocks with thin-walled junk pots and decided to do some research. This pot is a big improvement over the standard Cuisinart line of pots and pans and is on par with the better All-Clad pots and other high-end brands. The fit and finish on this unit is excellent and the lid fits like a glove. This is a true 3 layer walled pot... no welded discs to the bottom of the unit (like the bargain stock-pot in the All-Clad brand line-up). Compare the price of this pot with the 'real' 3-wall constructed pots and you'll see a 2-3x improvement in price. I've used this pot ~20 times since I purchased it (each time for multi-hour stock simmering) and it still looks like new. Highly recommended!

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I've cooked with, burned bone dry, and cleaned regular All-Clad almost daily for years so I am pretty familiar with its performance. I'm happy to report that this first Multiclad of mine performs similarly: boils quicker than regular pots with minimal hot spots, and cleans easily.

Instead of going cheap or being a complete All-Clad copy cat, Cuisinart decided to throw in some improvements:

Longer side and lid handles for cooler handling

Brushed finish on exterior that goes about 3/4 of the way up hides scuffs

Impeccable finish. Can't say the same for an All-Clad sauté pan which I payed full price for :(

Better quality stainless steel? Maybe I just got a good batch, but the luster seems to suggest higher chrome content

Great offering Cuisinart! Keep up the quality and continue to be cost competitive vs. All-Clad and I will be back to supplement my cookware collection with Multiclad individual pieces. And BTW, this 6 quart is indispensable if you are cooking for 3-4 people.

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I have a number of pieces of Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless cookware and I really love each one. I only wish I learned of this cookware before buying an entire set of another brand. You can't beat this line of cookware for quality and performance at a reasonable price. Like most of the multiclad cookware, it is stainless steel on the outside and inside of the pot or pan with a layer of heat-conducting aluminum sandwiched in between for excellent heat conductivity all across the bottom and all the way up the sides of the vessel. I think the quality of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless cookware is on a par with the oh-so-pricey All Clad cookware. It heats quickly and evenly with no hot spots or scorching. You don't need to gun up your burners to their highest settings. With only medium-high heat, you can create beautifully browned meats, fish, caramelized onions, mushrooms, etc. Turn the heat low and create smooth, perfect bechemel or other sauces with no worry of scorching. This cookware will do it all just as well as All Clad and it won't break the bank. My only complaint about it is that the sauce and stock pots and the 3-quart saute pan are a little smaller than their claimed size. This 6-Quart Saucepot with Cover, for instance, only holds 5 1/2 quarts measured to the rim. But, if that 1/2 quart difference isn't a problem, then this is an excellent, highly usable and versatile pot for doing soups, stews, braising, cooking sauces, pasta or any number of cooking tasks. The handles are generously sized and firmly attached. The pot has a convenient curved pouring lip so hot liquids won't run down the outside of the pot when you are trying to pour pasta into a colander or bubbling hot soups into a serving bowl. The lid fits snugly onto the pot to help hold in moisture while simmering or braising. The pot can go right from the stove top into the oven because it is all stainless steel on the outside. I preheat my pans over medium heat for 3 minutes before adding cooking oil (and a little butter) and then I add the food to be browned. Clean-up is easy. Deglaze any stuck-on bits of food or let it soak with some water before washing in hot, sudsy water. Use some Bartenders Friend cleanser for stainless steel to keep these pans looking like knew.

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I'm a bargain hunter and I always look to buy the best quality I can afford for the lowest price I can find. In the February issue of "Cook's Illustrated", the America's Test Kitchen folk did an equipment review on Stock pots. They recommend a 12 quart size as being most universally useful, and that was what they tested. Unfortunately, the Cuisinart Multi-Clad wasn't one of those tested, but I think the results of what they did test speaks volumes. Their winner was All-Clad and I quote " . . . didn't have a single flaw except a price tag over $300". Their "Best Buy" was the Cuisinart Chef's Classic, and again I quote "Very similar to All-Clad except with a price tag well under $100". The Cuisinart Multi-Clad offers virtually the same features as All-Clad, with the aluminum core extending up the sides of the pot to provide more even heating, but like the Chef's Classic, with a price under $100. Getting top of the line features for mid-level pricing makes for a best buy in my opinion.

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An outstanding piece of kitchen cookware. It looks and performs exactly like All Clad for about 1/4 the price. It cooks exceptionally well AT MUCH LOWER TEMPERATURES THAN YOU ARE ACCUSTOM TO. Because of the aluminum center/core, there is very uniform heat throughout the pot, including the sides. The handles can get hot (because they are close to the body of the pot) while boiling with a gas stove, but otherwise are non-hot pad cool.

Don't believe the reviews about hard to clean, food sticks etc. It is &*(%. In my opinion these reviewers don't know how to use the cookware properly. If you are brazing/browning, use a small shot of Pam (I have tried al types of oils, but this works best) and make sure that the temperature ~ 25% less than normal. Also, Bar Keepers Friend, as recommended in the users manual, is perfect for making the inner and outer surfaces shine. It is non-abrasive.

This pot is the perfect size for soups, large quantities of sauces, and roasts. It is more manageable than the 8 Q one that comes with the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro set. I use it more often than the larger pot.

Fantastic product and great value. I bought it for 1/2 price on Amazon in December 2006.

WearEver A834S974 Cook and Strain Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Reviews

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I received this set as a gift three years ago, and I really love the set. At the time, I was not much of a cook and just out of college, but I am now married and we cook all the time with these pans. They are super sturdy and feel hefty without too much weight. I appreciate the "strain" feature and use it regularly.

The company also stands behind its products and responds to customers via email. I was missing one of the lids to the pans after a move. I contacted them about it, and they helped me to replace the piece. It was great service on their part, and although I know these pans are going to last me for years and years, I will probably buy WearEver again.

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The product PICTURED is actually a wonderful product and I would give it 5 stars. The problem is you do not get the items pictured. The 9-1/2-inch stainless steel saute has been replaced by two aluminum frying pans with non-stick coating. My child ordered this for a sibling's wedding gift and contacted Amazon after he did not get the items pictured. They have made no change in the image even though this is not what you receive. As a longtime customer of Amazon, I am truly disappointed that Amazon continues to sell this item with a misleading picture. This is truly false advertising. As a result, we have looked elsewhere to purchase the pan set for the wedding.

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I recently upgraded my range from a gas model to an electric smooth surface cooktop (which I LOVE). I soon realized that a lot of my old (cheaper) cookware which had worked just fine on my old stove didn't work as well on my new one. Because of the nature of the design of this type of cooktop, the heat "transfers" to the cookware instead of the "direct" heat of conventional cooking. Bottom line is that your cookware needs to sit flat in order to perform well. Mine didn't. I bought this set because I wanted 4 things: 1)heavy-duty cookware to work with my new cooktop, 2)a non-stick finish in the fry pan only (but stainless steel in the pots); 3)a strainer built into the lids and 4)see-through clear lids. This is the only cookware I've found that met ALL of my criteria. I can tell a big difference between the new cookware and the old.

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I bought this set over a year ago and am very happy with it. The set looks like it did when I bought it--and that with very little care! I have had a few occasions where I burned food on a pan and if you soak it, it cleans up very easily with steel wool. Many people have commented that they really like how they look. The double spouts on the pans make for very easy pouring, and I really love the strain feature in the cover. They also heat very evenly.

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The photo shows all stainless. Two aluminum frying pans with non-stick coating were in the box instead of the heavy stainless pan. This in not what I wanted to order, as I already have a worn out set with peeling non-stick coating. I wanted all stainless with laminated bottoms, and not the cheap non-stick coating.

Mauviel M'cook 5610.12 0.8-Quart Sauce Pan with Cast Iron Handle Reviews

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This little pan falls under that William Morris quote that says "have nothing in your houses that you know not to be useful or believe to be beautiful". In this case, Morris may have forgotten to mention expensive too, lol! Expensive with what *I* feel are fully justified reasons these pans are so well designed, they get consistently better results from my recipes and have thereby made me a better cook. I've had my Mauviel pieces for almost 10 years and I can say that they are truly built to last a lifetime.

Beautifully crafted in France; professional feel and finish.

Substantial weight, evenly balanced, rock-solid construction overall.

Thick bottoms, VERY even heating designed to brown not burn; PERFECT for recipes that require deglazing.

This particular size has been very useful as I've downsized; great for making sauces, gravies and reductions in smaller quantities. Makes reheating little portions of leftovers feel a little special! I should mention again that these are VERY HEAVY pans this smallest one is barely four inches across and weighs almost 2lbs. Even though I have pretty severe arthritis these pans get such great results that I still use them on a regular basis.

I've tried the various shapes and sizes with electric, gas and propane stoves, all with excellent results. They are also supposed to be the best with induction heat but I have not tried that method yet. If you ever burn anything, just place a cup of water in the pan and put it back on low heat for a few minutes; it will clean up with a regular nylon scrubbie-type sponge. I have burned things in these pans on occasion but never as the fault of the pan; because they are designed to deglaze so well I have NEVER had to use a "Brillo" or scouring pad on these to get them clean and shining again.

I've never really "babied" these pans; if I have the time and energy I wash them by hand, if not I throw them in the dishwasher. The only ill-effect I've noticed is that the cast iron handles get a bit of surface rust on them from being in the dishwasher. This can be removed with a scrubbie but IMO actually gives these a more "rustic" look which I happen to think is attractive. I don't think it could really hurt the handles either because they are very, VERY thick!

Because these pots are pricey I purchased a couple of carbon steel pans to round out my collection but as a semi-serious home cook I would not be without at least one or two of these in my kitchen. The only Mauviel pan I would not purchase again is the "non-stick" finish fry pan because in hindsight a nonstick finish doesn't ever last and is not necessary for now these pans works best. For the cook just starting out, if you can only choose one I'd recommend a three quart saucepan with lid; it can stand in for a frypan or saute pan and the size is very versatile.

Highly recommended!

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Cheap BonJour French Press Triomphe 8-Cup Double Wall Insulated Stainless

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Plastic. For those of you trying to avoid it touching your coffee, I have done you some legwork! I called the manufacturer before ordering this product and they claimed there was no plastic on the plunger. Well, this is technically true as all plunging parts are stainless steel, but the lid liner which comes down over the spout and has an additional, unnecessary screen IS plastic. The good news is all you have to do is unscrew the top ball, take the lid off and pull out the whole plastic piece. Then reassemble and you have a TRULY plastic-free pot! For others who are saying it is hard to clean, like all french presses, you must unscrew the bottom portion of the plunger and run water over all the screens. After it is dry, reassemble. It is simple and not a big deal. I can't imagine trying to clean it altogether! And for others still who say it isn't a thermos, well, is that what you expected? This item keeps the coffee hot for about an hour. It's biggest plus is that it won't crack like the glass ones. If you are sick of breaking and replacing the glass carafes in your other french presses and you don't want plastic, this is a great little pot. I made my first pot of coffee in it this morning after removing the plastic top and it worked great, just like the one I bought in Italy 2 years ago for $30 more (still using that one, it is for my husband, and now, after breaking yet another glass one, I bought this one for me.)

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I purchased this in January 2012... quite excited to have a french press that was insulated and that I expected to last. Just this week (at less than 4 months old) the handle fell off. Thank goodness it was not full of hot coffee!

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other reviewer was correct about dripping when pouring first cup. Also, handle is not welded on, but glued on. Mine come off in about nine months. I will use some j-b weld to put handle back in place, but it will be relegated to camping gear.

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I purchased this French Press less than (5) months ago, and have followed the 'care instructions' to a 'T', but this didn't keep the handle weld from failing! Although both welds pulled away from the body of the carafe, the bottom weld came completely off as I was taking it from the counter to the table. My 1 y/o niece was under-foot at the time (aren't little ones always under-foot?) but the sudden break of the handle's weld cause piping hot coffee to spill on her!

For the price I paid, I would expect more than (5) months use!

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Bought this as a replacement for a "Starbucks" brand press and couldn't be happier. Unlike our previous insulated french press, this one has virtually no plastic and does not have any rubber pads. This means throwing it in the dishwasher is not a problem. Durability is excellent...like the all metal construction of the press the "close" feature prevents bitter over brewing. Keeps coffee hot for 30 minutes and warm for an hour.

Review of Fagor Duo Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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I had a Kuhn Rikon and still have a Presto pressure cooker. I got rid of the Kuhn Rikon. I love the Fagor Duo. The Kuhn Rikon design is a real pain if you have an electric stove. It is probably almost acceptable if you have a gas stove. The Fagor models work equally well on either type stove. Also, along the same lines, the Fagor and the Presto designs are much more forgiving. You better plan on watching a Kuhn Rikon very closely -especially on an electric stove -but also on a gas range. It can get to an over pressure situation easily. Granted you will likely just blow out part of your gasket (the safety measure) if you get distracted. Who needs that? You better have an eagle eye and fast reactions to maintain a reasonably constant pressure inside your cooker with an electric stove.

You do lose some steam with a Fagor though typically much less than with a Presto model. (You lose nearly no vapor with a Kuhn Rikon -that is about their only big selling point in my book.) The Fagor model uses a compressed spring to regulate pressure. The Presto uses a weight on top of a vent pipe -this combination is called a jiggler valve -to regulate pressure. To regulate pressure with a Kuhn Rikon you basically watch a rising spring loaded pressure indicator and adjust the heat as needed. Gas heat is more quickly adjustable than electric. You have to either hope for the best as you crank the heat up and down with an electric stove or play hop scotch between a too hot and a too cold burner. On the Fagor Duo there are two spring compression settings. You can cook at 8 psig or 15 psig. 15 psig is the normal setting used for most pressure cooking. For delicate foods, like fish, or if you are in no particular rush the 8 psig setting will come in handy.

Bottom line is I like the Fagor the best of the three pressure cookers I discussed, next I like the Presto. The Kuhn Rikon is built like a tank and it is an interesting design. I just don't like it as well as the Fagor's and I am a both a mechanical engineer and I cook for a hobby. I'd like to think my opinion is an informed one.

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About eight years ago I purchased the Fagor Duo 8-quart pressure cooker and have loved using it since my purchase. The pan is made of heavy duty stainless steel which cooks evenly and foods come out tasting like they are supposed to. No off tastes just well prepared food.

Once the pressure cooker reaches pressurization the cooker quietly cooks a tasty meal in minutes. Once in awhile you may hear a slight hiss but that's about it.

And finally, I think Fagor uses a standardized gasket for almost all of their pressure cookers. You can check with Fagor to confirm this.

Another plus is the ability to rapidly depressurize the cooker by turning the the knob to steam release. No more taking the pressure cooker to the sink to run water over the pan to quickly release the pressure.

I've cooked pot roasts, porcupine meatballs, soups, stews, ribs, and even rice pudding in my Fagor pressure cooker. All turned out great!

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I use to own an electric pressure cooker, and after many scorched meals, decided to try a stove-top model. It was the best move I could have made! 18/10 stainless, surrounding aluminum on the bottom has kept every meal scorch-free. I feel completely safe using this pressure cooker. It locks easily, and the dial indicating if the pot is at pressure and if it is at high or low pressure is fool-proof. There is nothing complicated about using this pressure cooker. I just can't say enough about this pot. I have cooked professionally, and I have cooked for many years. I would not be exaggerating if I told you that this is the best-loved piece of cookware that I own. Fagor has produced an outstanding product.

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Just got this pressure cooker a few weeks ago and we love it! Solid, well-built, easy to use/clean--if you're looking for a top-quality pressure cooker at a reasonable price, this is the one to buy!

We purchased a Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker from Amazon about a year ago for $48.99. We were looking for a decent stainless steel pressure cooker without spending a ton of money. While the Presto is reasonably well made and you certainly can't argue with the price, in our opinion the Fagor Duo is 5 times the cooker at less than twice the price of the Presto. We're really sold on pressure cookers (the flavor, the time savings, etc) so much so that we decided to do our research and get a quality pressure cooker this time even though it would cost more. After a lot of research, we decided on the Fagor Duo.

First, I'd like to address some complaints about this item mentioned by some other reviewers here. I truly believe that many complaints come from people who didn't read and/or didn't understand the owner's manual, and trust me, when cooking with a pressure cooker you NEED to read the manual!!

For example, someone mentioned that it was hard to tell when this unit came up to pressure, and I couldn't disagree more! There is a plastic yellow rod built right into the handle that pops up about 3/8" when the unit develops the desired pressure, plus, with mine any hissing from escaping steam also stops once the proper pressure is achieved. I find this style of pressure indicator MUCH easier to use than the old "rocker-top" style cookers. Additionally, once pressure is achieved and you reduce the cooking temperature, the Fagor Duo maintains pressure MUCH better than our Presto rocker-top pressure cooker--in fact our Presto cooker was so finicky in this regard (you have to verrrrry slowly reduce the temperature or else the rocker stops rocking and you have to increase the temperature again.....) that we decided to get one of the newer style pressure cookers like the Fagor.

Someone else complained about putting the lid on wrong and having it jam. First of all, it's EXTREMELY difficult to put the lid on wrong--Fagor even engraves a mark on the lid of this pressure cooker that you line up with the handle to ensure easy and proper locking of the lid every time. In fact, that was another thing we didn't like about our Presto 6-quart pressure cooker--lining up the locking notches on the lid on was always a bit of a struggle, but the Fagor Duo model makes putting on the lid very simple. Again, reading the owner's manual (or watching the included Fagor instructional DVD) is VERY IMPORTANT!

Some of the features that we like the best are: The Fagor Duo is much wider at the base than the Presto cooker which is not only more stable, but also gives you more surface area for browning meats prior to pressure cooking. The Fagor Duo comes with a nice stainless steel steamer basket, an informative instructional DVD on pressure cooking, a well thought out and comprehensive owner's manual, AND a nice recipe book that includes over 50 recipes! It also has a very handy steam release valve built into the cooker lid that allows you to quickly vent the pressure (in order to open the lid after cooking is complete) without having to lug the heavy pot over to the sink to run cold water on it, or wait the 5-10 minutes for the pressure to drop by itself. There's also two pressure settings (thus the name "Duo") so that you can cook/steam delicate foods like veggies, fish, etc at a lower pressure.

All in all we couldn't be happier with the Fagor Duo. We considered a Kuhn 8 quart pressure cooker, but the $200 price tag for the Kuhn combined with the great reviews for the Fagor Duo make our decision easy.

If you're new to pressure cooking, don't make the same mistake we did by buying a lesser unit to save money, just bite the bullet and get the Fagor. With it's build quality and 10 year warranty it should give you many, many years of great service!

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The pressure cooker caught my eye after watching Iron Chef. I too wanted to cook faster with awesome results. This pressure cooker does that. I am amazed by the variety and possibilities the device has opened up to me. Potato Soup in five minutes, chicken stock in under 20 and stuff cabbages that are out of this world; all brimming with big flavor.

My recommendation is to buy it. I could not substantiate handles breaking or any failings from a cooking or manufacturing stand point. The pot is solid. It is super easy to use and seems as safe as any other pot. Check out the vid review to see it for yourself.

Verdict: BUY

Reviews of Reston Lloyd 2-Quart Teapot

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About a year ago I bought your orange tea pot. Yesterday I was making a pot of tea and went to use the restroom. When I came back to the kitchen, my tea pot was on fire. After I put out the flames, i opened the tea pot to see that it still was full of water. The paint itself had set on fire. The tea pot was cheap and I guess you get what you pay for. I was lucky my kitchen didn't set on fire. Thankfully nothing was harmed but the tea pot. Selling these items is both dangerous and irresponsible. Feel free to contact me.

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I bought one of these for the cottage, because I didn't want to spend much, wanted a splash of color, and didn't need a large kettle at camp. I love it and plan get one for home as well to replace my aging kettle. (I really admire the classic teapot shape of this. Very nice! The larger size in this line is humdrum in comparison.)

I assumed this would be too small for me, but I boil water (daily) to make either tea or French press coffee. Obviously, this is large enough for the tea (including tea for two or three)... the pleasant surprise is that it's large enough for the French press as well (a 35-oz Frieling). Well, of course because a quart is 32 oz, but I just didn't do the math before and thought this kettle would be "too small". Now instead I'm wondering why did I ever think I needed a larger kettle?

Yes, there is no whistle. But with the smaller size, maybe you'll put less water in it and won't feel the need to walk away. (This seems to be true for me. Again, I've always had a larger kettle... but why did I fill it as much as I did when just making one cup of tea?)

I haven't had any problems with the handle. But yes, keep it straight up and don't let it touch the enamel when hot.

Update, a few months later: I did get a second kettle, and while I'm happy I did, the color is not consistent, which is a disappointment. Both kettles are blue; the first one was the bright blue I was expecting; the second one is a duller/grayer shade... though the lid is a brighter shade. (Yes, I am particular about colors. :-)

But I'm very glad for the functionality... my older larger kettle had a lousy pour, requiring it to be at nearly a 90-degree angle to get the last of the water out. This one pours so nicely, it's really a pleasure. Sounds silly, but true!

Notes (after seeing other's reviews):

1. I don't bother to empty this out and can't see that this is causing a problem.

2. You should never put ANYTHING enameled in the dishwasher. The reason is that the dishwasher is very hot and the metal and the enamel will expand at different rates and the result of that is that the enamel will chip. I have never felt a need to put a kettle in the dishwasher, but if that's something you want to do, you probably want stainless.

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This tea kettle was highly disappointing, and, for me, unusable. Granted it's "cute". But, besides not being dish-washer safe, it contains the warning not to leave water resting in it, or it may rust. For the purpose of anyone who wants to have warm water immediately available for boiling, this is unacceptable. Also, the spout had exposed steel, and seemed extremely liable to rusting.

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I bought this kettle after reading all the great reviews. I was making some tea for me and a friend and had the handle down. I went to pour the water and a quarter of the handle had melted and all the orange enamel was everywhere.

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I can't believe this product is still on the market. As others have mentioned, the handle gets hot and has to be handled with a pot holder. That was the first annoyance.

But, that was minor in the scheme of things, because ironically I found out within a week that it's not heat-resistant. We put water on to boil, and left the handle too close to the 'down' position, and the handle MELTED. Thank goodness we heard a weird noise in the kitchen and discovered it before it started an actual fire.

Don't buy this product. It's that simple.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheap Lodge A1-3 Tripod Tote Bag, 43.5-Inch

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For starters, this thing does everything as promised. It is a nice addition to have for your tripod. I protects it well and makes transporting easy. Still, for a made in China items that there's really not a lot to, I think it was a bit pricey.

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Its a tote bag what really to say? It stores a tripod and shorter than its 60 inch taller brother. Good material if managed properly must place in the proper location to prevent it from being damage.

Discount T-fal Elegance Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Cookware Set

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I hesitated before I purchased this set because some of the reviews were not favorable. Some of the reviews were a total 5, so I wondered how there could be such a huge gap between the purchaser's reviews. A little homework answered the question.

This is a beautiful set, and if handled ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS, should stay in beautiful shape. One of the reviewers stated that her cookware turned blue after being put into the dishwasher. The directions distinctly state that this is a normal condition for stainless steel and can be remedied by wiping lemon juice or vinegar over the pot/pan. It works; just as stated.

Another reviewer stated that her pan warped. This happens when the heat is too high. Instructions fully state that one should not use this cookware on HIGH. It does not take much heat to allow the food to cook. There is an aluminum disk inserted in the bottom to conduct the heat. Aluminum DOES warp and melt under extremely high conditions.

One reviewer stated that the steel could be bent with her fingers. Perhaps she had a defective piece, as there is NO WAY I could do such a thing. I hand quilt everyday and am a professional seamstress. I have a lot of strength in my fingers; but still, it is an impossibility to bend this steel. Granted, the cookware is not a professional HEAVY weight, but it is a cookware that is bit weighty, but easy to handle, and light enough to produce quick heat.

Last night I fried salmon patties, and the pan cleaned up nicely. I used a little BonAmi, which is similar to Bartender's Secret, which is recommended by the manufacturer. I have cooked chili, boiled pasta, steamed veggies...all to success and my cookware looks new.

Although I cook everyday, I did not want to continue with my non-stick cookware. I thought it would be a good idea to purchase a reasonably priced stainless set to get used to cooking with stainless; eventually moving up to a more pricey set if necessary. At this point, I do not think I will need to move up to a more pricey set, but will purchase additional pieces of the T-fal Elegance, including the chicken fryer and the 3 qt. pot/lid. I did already purchase the 12.5 saute pan and it is very useful.

I love this set and think the price does not speak for it's excellence. It is a LOT of value for the money.

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I like this set. It is very good quality for the price. I bought it because it is induction usable--it does not say that in the ad, but I had seen this in a store and bought a single pan to test.

The lids are very nice fitting, with a hole in them. I wish the lids fit the pans too, but they do not.

This is not super thick steel for many reasons. Reasons include heavy weight, a pan that will not cool down (especially critical for induction), handles stay cool if thinner, and cost. I do not find any of the items flimsy at all. It is somewhat thin feeling but very amply sturdy. It does not bend on me at all--even trying. I did not try a hammer on it, but do not find a reason to.

I think this is a good deal for what you get.

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Lets get a few things out of the way.

1. I'm not a "professional cook" But I cook somewhat complex meals daily.

2. I had no experience with stainless so I actually took the time to do some research,silly, I know.

3. I'm the the cheapest person on the planet, however I don't scrimp or save when it comes to important things, like cookware. I'm cheep not destitute.

I've been researching stainless steel cookware because, like most of you, I want to get away from the non-stick flakes in my food. I research almost everything I buy almost too much. But this cookware set was a little bit different. I saw these here on Amazon but to be honest the price was a deterrent in terms of it being to low for my brain to associate it with good quality. I read the write-up and kept a mental image in my mind, but quickly dismissed it.

After months of research I was leaning towards, of course, a $600+ set made by All-Clad, they are the best in the industry, after all. I had almost bitten the ordering bullet a few different times but that little voice in the back of my head kept screaming "hey, idiot you're gonna drop $600 dollars on a type of cookware you've never used? Why don't you just buy a cheep pan to see if you even like cooking with stainless" Once again that annoying little voice saved me some cash.

My girlfriend and I were at 'Goodwill' last week on my monthly hunt for pre-50's stuff, I have a problem, I can admit it, and we saw these two really beat-up, and I mean beat-up, stainless steel frying pans from this very set. The 10.5 inch and the smaller one for $2.99 and 1.99, respectively. It looked like someone had tried cooking in them and whatever it was it didn't work out to well for them. They were so bad I quickly dismissed them as I thought they were non-salvageable. But, again, that little voice popped up to remind me that during my research on stainless steel cookware I had seen someone posted a before and after picture of really bad stainless steel pans and how well 'Bar Keepers Friend' cleaned them up. So I figured for $5 bucks, what the hay.

As soon as I got them home I went at them with steel wool and 'Bar Keepers Friend'. Sure enough after about 20 minutes they were shinning like new.

After making sure they were really, really clean I decided to try these bad boys out.

The first thing I made was sautéed mushrooms and onions in the small pan and steaks in the bigger pan. From my research I remembered to season the pans with olive oil and preheat them for a few minutes on no higher the medium heat. After doing all this I put all of the food in. I was really worried about the steak sticking because, well flesh sticks but after remembering the other major advice I picked up about cooking with stainless steel "I LEFT THE FOOD ALONE!" When it came time to flip the steak absolutely no sticking at all, on either one. There was a little caramelization in both pans but it came right of. My first cooking experience with stainless steel was a success...and the food tasted AMAZING!

The next morning I tried the stainless steel litmus test eggs. Following the above steps my egg white omelet turned out great. Over the next few days I threw all the most stick inducing foods I could think of not one issue, with the food!

I did have a few issues with staining on the pans but my new best friend 'Bar Keepers Friend" bailed me out each and every time. After a week I decided to skip on the two-car-payment-sized All-Clad and just buy a complete set of these.

Now to address some of the negatives I've read here on Amazon.

Someone said they "could bend it with the pressure of just one finger." Um. no you can't and believe me I'm a big dude who spends way to much time in the gym, girlfriends words, not mine!

Someone said "they stain easily." yes, that's why you CLEAN THEM!

Someone said the "the lids don't fit the skillets." True, hence why they're called "skillets"

Someone said "the included metal spatulas scratches the cookware really bad." Not from my experience. The included spatula & spoon are not of the best quality but they're certainly up for the tasks at hand, even without scratching but even so I use wood utensils, always have, always will.

Someone said "the handle gets so HOT that I've burn my hand several times." These handles stay cold to the touch, save for once incident where I let the handle hang over the edge of the stove while I had the oven door open, for probably 2 minutes as I was distracted by bright shiny colors on the T.V., then, and only then did a handle get hot.

Last, but not least, my favorite complaint, which seems to be a theme shared by all the negative reviews -"food sticks." Food will only stick to these pans if you do any one of or combination of the following; not preheating, not using oil,using too high of a temperature or just not paying attention.

The important thing to remember is you really have to change the way you cook. It takes me on average 30% longer to prepare meals with this new cookware but the trade off is the food tastes so much better and you don't have to worry about consuming the Teflon, they say is safe for you, today!

About the actual pans.

Heres the odd thing. The pans I got at 'Goodwill,' the same ones in the pictures on here, are a little different then the complete set I bought, somewhere else. I think the ones from the set are an updated version of the ones they're selling here. The pans are a few ounces heavier, the handles are more rounded and the bottom has a different design. They kinda look like the bottoms of the T-fal C798SC64 Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper-Bottom Multi-Layer Base 12-Piece Cookware Set but without the copper. I actually like the old design better, Anyways I thought you guys should be aware. I can post a picture if anyone wants me to.

The reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because there are some flaws.

The handles, on everything could be finished a little better. They seem a bit "rougher" then they should. This is especially true for the handles on the pots and there respective lids. Now, I don't feel like they'll cut me, but every time I pick one up(pots and lids)the thought does enter my mind... Just be aware.

Also the lids do not fit snugly on the pans. It's not really an issue, cooking wise, just a little annoyance.

Finally the rivets, and this is just a personal gripe. These come with a 25 year warranty. I promise you the rivets will fail before that. Rivets only last so long under constant load changes and from my experience when they begin to fail it's best just to get rid of the pan, or if you know how, drill them out and either put new ones in or do as, in my opinion, every manufacture should do, replace them with nuts and bolts, or screws. It may be a pain to have to tighten a screw on a handle, but at least with screws you can tighten them.

Other then the rivets there is no doubt in my mind that these will last 25 years or more, if you take care of them. They're nowhere near as fancy or as well built as the the high end cookware but really do they have to be? In my opinion They are built well enough to more then justify the price and they're an above par entry level set that you probably won't ever feel a need to replace.

Final thoughts

These are oven safe up to 500 degrees according to the direction, I didn't see that anywhere else so I thought I'd share it.

Now, If you want to make the switch to stainless remember three important rules.

1. Preheat WITH oil... Always use oil--olive oil, Canola oil, don't use vegetable oil, people!--even with hamburger or sausage, I've never cooked sausage in these pans, but I can assume.

2. Never go above medium heat except when boiling water or reducing liquids.

3. LEAVE THE FOOD ALONE. You'll know when it's time to flip because the piece of food will almost glide with just a small nudge.

All The Best

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I purchased the TFAL ss cookware set, received it extremely quickly from the vendor & in good order. It's easy to clean, easy to use, cooks evenly, and the best part is: I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE RESIDUE FROM THE NONSTICK COOKWARE, which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease in the post-mortem brains of afflicted persons. We love this cookware & will purchase more of it in the future!

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I wanted to get away from aluminum and coated cookware and decided to give this a try. My concern was that it would burn and stick and be difficult to clean as was inexpensive stainless cookware I have tried in the past. I saw it at my local WalMart and was impressed with it's quality and weight. Also their price was $36 higher! I have been surprised at how little sticking happens and have had no burning to the bottom or hard to clean experiences. The heat transfer is so efficient I can cook at lower temperatures. I can see how this set will last me the rest of my life.