Reviews of Enclume PR16CWG HS Premier 4-Foot Oval Ceiling Pot Rack, Hammered

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The Enclume pot rack is a very well made and reasonably priced product particularly the hammered steel version. It is easy to assemble, very stable, and a real boon to those who might be short of cabinet space in which to hide their pots and pans. The only advice i would give is to avoid at all costs hanging this rack in sheet rock only with the supplied fasteners. Hang it instead with the furnished wood screw hooks from wooden ceiling joists. While the rack itself weighs only 40 pounds, adorned with pots and pans it could easily top out over two hundred pounds. Obviously the Enclume marketing department wanted to sell more racks even to those who did not hace well situated joists to hang them from. Not a good idea.

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Very nice looking pot rack. Lots of storage space. Easy to install (did it myself, and it hasn't fallen down yet!). Gives the kitchen a new look. We love it.

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Enclume pot racks are "top of the line" and this one is no exception. It came on time, and at a great price. We are very pleased with it, and would recommend in to everyone.

Buy Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stianless Steel Covered Saucepan

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I've had a handful of pieces of LeCreuset Stainless Steel Cookware for about two months, cooking roughly 19 meals per week. They're all great performers and very attractive. This line is basically All-Clad Stainless for 30% less. They are made in China, which is a sticking point for some people, but I am convinced that quality has not suffered. It's simply an incredible pan for a better price. Other reviews state that this line approaches or equals All-Clad Stainless, and surpasses Calphalon Stainless.

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

The handles are comfortable, a good length, and rarely get too hot (obviously, they get hot during oven use). They are made to fit through the handles of the lids, which is a convenient storing option. And incidentally, the lids are great, since they're stainless, too, instead of glass. This means no crud build-up around the edge, and they seal great. The same lids work on both of the saucepans I have.

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

These pans are a little taller and narrower than most other brands' saucepans. This helps when boiling something long, like asparagus. The bottoms are curved just right, so whisks and utensils fit in easily, allowing you to stir thoroughly and clean easily. The rolled edge truly does make pours a no-drip affair. The pan is balanced and light, but with enough heft to feel substantial and well-made. I haven't mde much use of the measurement internal markings, but people who like those find them very convenient.

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

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

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

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Is this pan heavy? Yes, just like any high quality piece of cookware. That is why it has a helper handle. The long handle is very ergonomic, especially compared to All-Clad. We added this to our collection of high end cookware about six months ago and have not been disappointed. It has a great rolled rim for pouring, the handles stay cool, and it has measurement markings on the inside of the pan. I have owned All-Clad in the past and I think this is a better design, and better quality for less money. And be sure to check out the steamer basket insert, the single best tool I have ever used for steaming vegetables, hands down.

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I've had this pot for around 6 months now and like it quite a bit. It heats up extremely quick and is great to cook with. The lip that these pots have is a god-send if you're like me and tend to strain or pour items out of your pots and then return to the heater. There's no over-spill or trickling down the side of the pot. They really work!

The lifetime warranty on these pots allows you to wash them in the dishwasher which is great. I have only had discoloring on the inner-bottom portion of my pots but this is expected when cooking with pots that have stainless steel exposed. Scouring with Bar Keepers Friend will remove this but is unnecessary.

I had wanted to upgrade to pots that I felt I would keep for a long time. I initially had bought a set of Calphalon hard anodized aluminum pots based on the discount on Amazon as well as the reviews. I found the pots excessively tedious to clean and were not very uniform with heating. These pots on the other hand are fantastic and I believe I have found the perfect set for myself. I'm going to upgrade my skillets once the coating on my Calphalon skillets give out and am greatly looking forward to the lip that is on the pans as well. This is a must buy for someone that wants pots similar to All-Clad but are wary of the All-Clad price tag. I've gone through 4 various sets of pots from moving and not wanting to take them along but if I end up with another cross-country move these pots will be going with me.

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I have been cooking with All-Clad for 14 years (the entry level pots). I've abused these pots over the years and am ready to donate them to the family cottage. [I find the All-Clad handles and lack of rimmed edges to be an ongoing challenge that I won't bore you with...]

Today I visited a high-end cookware store and checked out this line. Wow! The weight is ideal -not too light, not too heavy. The handle design, style and ergonomics are a dream. Love the measurement lines inside, love the brushed stainless, love the contemporary look (honestly, the online photos don't truly convey the stylish form factor of this cookware).

A previous poster commented that the set is heavy. I disagree -it's the exact weight you would expect for higher quality tri-ply. For comparison sake, Demeyere Atlantis was on display next to this set. This line is heavy! My cell phone rang so i was juggling the large skillet in one-hand, trying to place it back on the display stand perpendicularly to the table and couldn't do it with one arm. (I'm fit and can swing a 20lb cast iron kettlebell at the gym like nobody's business). I also checked out Cuisinart's Mult-Clad line (reviewed by Cooks Illustrated and has so many 4.5 star reviews). This multiclad line is light but not in a good way. It felt cheap to me. If you are an occasional cook or novice, this is a good option or starter set but otherwise, it's not for the serious home cook unless you're on a tight budget. Anyhow, my point is Le Creuset is in-between these two weights (and price points), if that helps the online shopper.

My one hesitation about the gorgeous Le Creuset line that it is made in China...... When I found out, all I could think was 'why, why, why' and 'no, no, no'. I have been searching for quality cookware at a reasonable price for a while...am tired of my All-Craps. I think this line is superior to my current All-Clads, yet I hesitate to buy them for this reason. The sales associate in the store assured me that "Le Creuset has its OWN factory in China so the products are made to the same high standard as they would in Europe". It didn't close the deal for me. Also, she is in sales so her job is to sell. So now I am looking at Cuisinart's French Classic made in France line (even though it lacks the rolled rim feature and doesn't come in brushed SS)

I would really love to see some professional product reviews of Le Creuset. I will continue to watch this line to see how it does in the US market.

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Of the saucepans I recently purchased for a new induction stove, this one seems to give consistently the best performance. It also does not gradually form a white film on the inside surface of the pan, like much of the other new stainless cookware I have tried.

I believe this pan is an excellent saucepan in all respects, except for the high price.

Reviews of Brentwood Non-Stick 3.0 MM Aluminum Dutch Oven

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I have had this pot for about four months now and I am not impressed with the nonstick coating. In the short time we have had the pot the coating is starting to release form the pan. I am sure before long the pot will be a throwaway.

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Can use for large amounts. Fits a turkey and stuffing at the same time.

Great for Holidays and parties with large numbers expected.

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This dutch oven works great for what we wanted and needed and the price was right. We use it occasionally, but for a person who needs a dutch oven on a regular basis perhaps this would not fit the bill.

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Great dutch oven! Wish I had ordered 2-or more! My daughter is jealous of it. If I ever find more Brentwood item-I will surely purchase them!

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GREAT PAN, MUCH BIGGER THAN I THOUGHT. IT TOOK 3 JETS ON THE STOVE.

THE MATERIAL IS NOT VERY STRONG, CAN BEND OR DENT EASIER THAN MOST PANS.

Discount Pillivuyt Garrigue Square Baker, 8.75 inch, White/Lavender & Olive

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This is an absolutely beautiful piece of porcelain. No one does it better than the French! It is the perfect size for my onion, crab, and articoke "baked" appetizers. From oven to table, it is an exquisite looking serving dish. I highly recommend this piece. I guess I will have to get all of the matching pieces!!!

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I loved this little baking dish ... until it cracked. I baked my fish at 400 degrees F for 14 minutes. Shortly after taking the dish out of the oven I heard a loud POP! Then I discovered a huge crack across the bottom of the dish. Very sad considering the cost and that I was only able to enjoy the dish about 5 times before I had to throw it away.

Hamilton Beach Aluminum Nonstick Elite Skillets Review

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The write up (description) mentions a glass lid. This did not arrive with a lid. Had I known no lid would come, I would have gladly ordered from a different seller. Very upset about this purchase and would not recommend it!

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Enclume MPR-02wg RACK IT UP Rectangle Ceiling Pot Rack (Expandable) Reviews

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I researched for a long time for a rack that would fit my space but still have enough storage space. I was very happy with this purchase. I ended up having to use it as the small size and it still has tons of storage. love my rack and love how much space is freed up in my small kitchen with not alot of space for storage. It was a little bit of a pain to put together but it was worth it. There a few steps that you almost have to have a 2nd person to hold as you piece togehter. I paid about $20 more at Kohls but thats okay it was the cheapest I could find it at the time. I have owned this for about 4 months and I am very happy with it.

The only true negative with this rack is the anchor styem. I had to call the company twice and they do not answer questions about the Toggler anchorsyou have to call a seperate company. I also had to call a plaster specialist about advice weither or not the Toggler could be used in my ceiling. The Toggler is meant for HOLLOW wall space. After talking a plaster guy and told him about my wall space and year built it was determined that I do have hollow space and could use the anchor system. make sure you aviod beams cause it will not work. After drilling 1/2 inch in my ceiling I put the anchor in and I must not have broke it off correctly because it was stuck and not in the correct position. I again called the company and asked for advice. They sent me TWO new togglers and there apologies. When they arrived, within only a few days, I was told to just use something to push the old one up and into the ceiling and put the new one. So I did and once again it broke incorrectly!! Frustrated and down to my last Toggler I gave it more shot and SUCCESS!! It was a bit of a pain to get up but I love it. Make sure you just KNOW where are gonna hang and have read ALL the directions, especially realted to togglers, before hanging. If you do this you will be much happier. But if you make mistakes, like I did, know the company(s) are very helpful and will do anything they can to help you figure it out!! I thought the togglers seemed flimsy at first but after now fully understanding the designed, they actaully are pretty ingenious and I have no doubt that they will hold the weight they claim. The rack does shift weight when take off and put on new pots/pans, made me nervous first time it happens but its just redisributing weight and once again NO PROBLEMS. I know its a long review but I wish I had known the info and i help someone! All and all a great purchase on a budget, looks great and works great!!

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This is a great pot rackespecially for the money. We've owned it for ~2 months now, and it has changed our kitchen. We had very little room, and loved that this one is expandablealthough we currently have it on the smallest setting. I ordered this rack and the grids to go with itbut when it arrived, there was a bright yellow star printed on the box that read: Now with Grids! so I unfortunately had to go through the exchange process to return the gridswould've been nice to know that up front, but heyat least I got the grids!

We have an entire set of Cuisinart pots and three cast iron pots hanging from it, and all the lids on top of the gridand there are no problems with the weight load.

Pros:

-Great rack for the money

-Easy to install (no need for studs)

-Expandable

-Came with grids!

Cons:

-Would be nice to know whether or not it comes with grids

-The grids were a little precarious at firstsliding back and forth. We found a position in which they are sturdy, but had to play with it a couple minutes.

-Would be nice if it also included the ceiling hook-covers too :)

I would most definitely buy this product again and recommend it to a friend.

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Great and easy to install. Comes with 2 grid pieces so basically the only accessory needed it the covers to make the ceiling look good.

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This rack looks great, was easy to install, and a fraction of the price of some of the others that I looked at. Make sure that you purchase the Trim Ceiling Covers too (sold seperately).

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Easy to install....plenty of room, comes with grids and plenty of hooks. I pruchased extra hooks; I haven't opened them yet. I installed the rack a few months ago and I'm happy with the purchase.

Discount Calypso Basics 2.2 Quart Enamel-on-Steel Whistling Teakettle

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Ok....so I didn't order this teakettle for a long, LONG time because reviewers were saying that it didn't whistle. I thought it didn't make any noise at all. But, I loved its looks so I decided to order it anyway. The yellow color is a buttery yellow. The kettle is good and heavy and the enamel seems to be thick and evenly applied. But the sound....the sound is SO cool! It doesn't whistle like your Grandma's teakettle but it does make a sound. It starts out low and gets louder the longer it boils. It is a low and deep sound like a warning siren. You'll never have to worry about your kettle boiling dry. This kettle will alert you in plenty of time. I'm really enjoying the whole item from shape to color to sound.

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I have the sort of affection for this tea kettle that one might have for a watchdog that hides under a table when burglars appear. Such a dog can be a great pal, but it doesn't perform all the expected functions.

This is a beautiful tea kettle. It is just the right size and it looks very attractive displayed on my stove. It is not, however, a whistling teakettle. No amount of boiling will induce it to whistle. It IS possible for the lid to fall off whilst pouring. I assure you, when this happens, noise is made as the boiling water pours over one's hand. So, handle this little beauty with care. It still makes a lovely pet. And it does boil water.

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I love the teakettle, cute shape, gorgeous red color, good price, good size for 2 or 3 mugs of tea like I make, handle doesn't get too hot to grip, can see into the glass lid. I do wish it was light colored inside.

The two little harmonica reeds are tack welded inside a metal disc. It is held inside the spout cap by a tiny philips head screw. A large jewelers screwdriver works. There is a spring that the disc floats on, which can fall out when you remove the disc and is easily repositioned around the screw hole. The tightness of the spring (adjusted by the screw) affects whether it whistles or not, I tested adjusting by about half turns until I found the right spot, which for mine was fairly loose. Also the reeds can be carefully adjusted, gently bending them closer to or farther from the plate they are attached to, using something like a toothpick, until they blow easily just by blowing on the disc. DH is always working on his harmonicas so he knew all about it, as well as how exactly they have to be adjusted. Make sure to put the disc back in so you see the holes, not the reeds.

I'm actually using the original disc, now that I have it adjusted well. So if your a bit handy, you give it a try!

Hmmm, I see amazon deleted before where I said I contacted the manufacturer and they will send a replacement disc kit.

UPDATE: Even with my best efforts the whistle has not been dependable and I need one that will whistle loudly every time. Also the interior is black, and I was wiping it out and found black all over my tea towel, so this got returned, sigh.

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Update: Mon 25-Oct-2010

After a mere year and quarter of use, this tea kettle is history. Specifically, there is rusting inside the spout (apparently, there was either no enamel applied, or the enamel was applied incorrectly).

I'm disappointed, because as you can see from reading my original review below, we were very happy with the look, functionality, etc. of this tea kettle.

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I love the sound of this teakettle it sounds closer to a train horn (though not quite as deep) than the typically shrill tea kettle sound. Also, it's loud enough to notice but not so loud as to be annoying, especially early in the morning.

The diameter of the top opening is about 4", and the handle completely swings 90° in either direction, which should make it pretty easy to clean unless you have very large hands.

The base is about 7¼" in diameter, so unless you have a very large burner you shouldn't need to worry about the flames creeping up the sides of the tea kettle.

The handle, spout cap, and knob atop the glass lid are plastic, perhaps a tad cheap looking compared to the overall impression of quality I perceive from the rest of the tea kettle.

Note that, as another reviewer has pointed out, the color isn't as vibrant as the picture indicates I bought the red model and it certainly is not the bright red shown in the picture, even when viewed under a very bright white light.

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My friends know my endless quest for the teakettle that won't rust, leak or have a whistle that sounds sick. Believe me, I've been through them and spent a small fortune in the process.

I had to purchase yet another new teakettle as I changed the color of my kitchen. I did the perfunctory search of the net, department stores and specialty stores, finally happening upon this one. It had all I wanted no seam on the bottom (which eventually leaks), solid black enamel exterior, large size, a top that won't fall off when water is poured, a rim that won't rust and a whistle that can be heard (yet doesn't sound like a train's screeching brakes). So I bought it.

The piece de resistance? It didn't cost an arm and a leg! Woo Hoo! I have used it since I received it and I LOVE it! It whistles! It doesn't leak! It was not expensive! And best of all, it's the last one I will have to buy. Recommend this? Oh, most definitely.

Heuck 33030 Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron 5 Quart Dutch Oven, Red Reviews

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Purchased at $40, took a chance at such a cheap price, got what I paid for. Heavy, nice outside finish, perfect size. Inside, is where I am disappointed, plastic handle held on by exposed metal screw, white enamel very thin and chipping and bubbling, not a smooth finish or thick, you can see the cast iron through the white enamel, rim on top of post of exposed cast iron is rusting. Is it worth $40, yes, will it last a two years, I doubt it.

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I'm not at all sure what you would gain by buying one of these pans at five times the price of this one (and there are some). This one works just the way I want. It browns beautifully with out sticking and you can still deglaze a bit after for soups, stews, etc. It cleans up easily, the lid fits well...not sure just what you would get for more money spent.

It is very heavy...you must use caution on a glass cook top to lift it as you move it...I'm sure a more expensive one would be the same.

I am very happy with it. And I am not a bit shy about writing a bad review when I am not. Love this pan!

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This is only my second time cooking in this pot; I'm preparing homemade Taco Sauce for the D.A.V. Suddenly, I realize that I hear a "scraping' sound on the bottom; my worst fears are realized; I dumped the sauce into my S/S pot, and there it was: A HUGE AREA WHEN THE ENAMEL CAME OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE DUTCH OVEN AND IT IS NOW INTEGRATED INTO MY TACO SAUCE. NOT GOOD NEWS; WHAT TO DO? NEEDS TO GO BACK; THIS IS NOT WORTH 40.00; NOT FOR ONLY 2 USES; I THOUGHT I'D HAVE THIS FOR YEARS AND YEARS; AFTER ALL, IT'S "ENAMEL OVER CAST IRON", RIGHT I AM SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED IN THE ABSENCE OF QUALITY IN THIS POT; USUALLY I ONLY USE STAINLESS STEEL, BUT I THOUGHT I'D GIVE THIS A TRY; WELL, NO MORE.

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The description said that the pot could be used on top of the stove or in the oven. I have used it on top several times and obtained satisfactory results. I used it for the first time in a 350 degree oven (about four months after purchase) and obtained satisfactory cooking results, but now the lid looks horrible because the black knob is deformed with heat bubbles and the mounting screw has loosened the knob from the lid.

I suppose it may be helpful to either remove the knob or wrap it in foil for use in the oven.

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I bought a Heuck pot as a cheaper alternative to Le Creuset. When I received it in the mail, I was excited to see how good it looked with it's deep red exterior and pearly white interior. I noticed that the surfaces were a little bumpy, not smooth like Le Creuset, but to me that didn't matter as long as it cooked food well. It did serve me well for about a year or so, but last week the porcelain coating started to break off in fairly big pieces. Granted, it was one fourth the price of a similar Le Creuset pot, but I suspect the Creuset will last much more than just four times the Heuck. Don't buy this pot, get Le Creuset, which you will probably be able to pass onto your heirs.

All-Clad MC2 Fry Pans Reviews

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All-Clad pans are always well made, and this pan is no exception. A couple things to keep in mind with this particular pan:

1) Master Chef 2 finish I love the brushed aluminum finish, which should age well, but for now, not everything is available in this finish, though the selection is pretty good.

2) This is an 8" pan, which I find a nice size for a lot of stuff, but it is "small" (of course, there is a 7", if you like tiny pans :^)

3) This is the stainless steel interior, not non-stick. While All-Clad guarantees their non-stick interiors, I love the stainless, no worries about scratching, you can get in there and scrape away when making sauces. But you will want to use a bit of olive oil or other fat whenever cooking; but then again, why wouldn't you.

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The ongoing debate over cookware at my house is over: All-Clad is the best cookware overall and is worth the extra money. Our coppers tarnish and require retinning. Our encapsulated disk cookware (Reverer and Farberware) suffer from loose and broken plastic handles and too-small disks which limit the cooking area of the fry pans. The biggest debate was between Calphalon and All-Clad. My wife really liked the lighter weight of Calphalon's anodized aluminum stuff. After living for both for several years, All-Clad has shown its overall superiority in the following ways:

1) Denser anodized finish. The All-Clad LTD finish is much denser and more even that that on Calphalon. This makes it more attractive and easier to clean. On the MC2 stuff the finish is not anodized, but it is tightly frosted and well made. It's quite attractive too. I've started to accumulate MC2 stuff because it's cheaper and performs just as well. The LTD stuff does look better on a rack mixed with Calphalon. It's tough to beat black aesthetically.

2) Greater heat sensitivity. You actually cook with the stove set to a lower temperature with All-Clad. It appears to register changes more quickly. Both types of pan are good in this reguard but the All-Clad is noticeably better.

3) Bend proof aluminum is soft and thinner areas can bend. All-Clad's steel cladding makes it tough as a tank.

4) Immune to interior wear-out. Anodized finishes eventually wear out which on the interior of a pan can be a disaster (this is especially so if you use steel wool). The stainless steel interior of this pan is NEVER going to wear out.

As a fry pan, the All-Clad MC2 12" fry pan hits on all cylinders. It's big enough for a 4 egg omlette, or most of pound of bacon. It's battleship built, well balanced, even heating with great sensitivity. The handle stays cool and is angled so that you can lift the heavy contents without undue strain on your wrist. The MC2 finish is durable and very attractive. You can clean it very effectively with Ajax. The MC2 finish will yellow a bit over time. Real chefs just let it get brown. After using it for months and letting it get nice and brown I tried cleaning it with the 3M scrubby and Ajax/Comet cleanser I use with the LTD finish and it worked like a charm on the MC2. Just make a nice paste and power away the burnt on grease in moments leaving a nice buffy shine. Don't worry about scratches the MC2 finish is a fine patina of minute scratches anyway! It looks great and is basically indestructible.

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All Clad make beautifully constructed pans that are built like tanks, and the Master Chef 2 finish ages beautifully. Some folks worry that the brushed aluminum finish will be impossible to clean, but cleans up fine with steel wool, with no worrying about scratching the shiny finish. Best of all, if you don't bother, its still looks great, because the brushed finish looks equally good with a well used patina.

And of course, it performs wonderfully too. The whole pan heats evenly and quickly, the stainless steel holds a fond well for making pan sauces, while cleaning easily when you're finished.

You might also want to check out the lid, which makes this pan even more versatile.

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I was a little disappointed when I first opened the box because there were some little grey marks on the rim of the pan but they disappeared completely when I used a little Bon Ami on it. Had to wash the pan anyway before using it. I cooked some fried eggs in it and they were the best I've ever had. Then I cooked some chopped meat in it and the results were wonderful. Very easy to clean, beautiful to look at, and a real pleasure. And I like the handle although some people don't seem to. I am now going to buy another All Clad MC2 pot or pan every month since I can't afford to do it all at once, and then gradually get rid of all my Calphalon non-stick! Better late than never and I am very happy!

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This fry pan has a fabulously-even heat distribution that cooks and sears meats to perfection while preserving the natural flavors thereof. Doesn't absorb the natural juices like some teflon/non-stick pans do. Beautiful stainless polished finish that will keep on shining with proper care/ stainless powder cleansers. When I really want the flavor to come through, I use this pan and it brings out the best of each meal!

Discount Norpro Deluxe 3-Piece Bamboo Steamer Set

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For healthy, nutritional, quick, low mess cooking, make almost any dish with a steamer. This steamer is mid range in terms of quality of material and build. It isn't the El Cheapo department store variety that is held together with metal staples, bound to end up in the trash can after several uses. With proper care, this steamer should last you several years. Soak the new steamer in cold water for a few hours when you first get it. Always store in an open air place to prevent mildew. Clean up is a breeze, just wipe with a paper towel, or if needed a quick dunk in soapy water and then rinse.

Steamers fit best on woks that are 2 inches larger than the steamer, therefore, a 12 inch wok would work best with this steamer. Other than the recipe on the side of the box, there is nothing in the box other than the steamer. You can cook or reheat your food by placing it directly on the bamboo, paper towel, leaves, parchment paper or by placing it on a heat resistant plate or in a bowl. Also, you can add or remove steamer layers while cooking. For even quicker food prep, if you're having noodles with the meal, you can cook them in the water in the bottom of the wok a one pan meal. Steaming is truly quick and efficient cooking at its best.

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I fill this 2-Tier Bamboo Steamer with fish steaks, such as sea bass or halibut, and veggies, such as asparagus or broccoli. Then I place the steamer baskets with the lid over a wok containing a cup or so of water, and, in about fifteen minutes, dinner is ready. I put the fish steaks on top of plain white folded paper towels, so it is easy to wipe off the steamer basket when done. I store the baskets on top of a hanging pot rack. Because these baskets and lid are 10 inches in diameter, they work best on a small to medium-sized round wok placed on a gas ring. I have found this method works better on a gas range rather than on an electric or ceramic stove top.

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Perhaps it was my fault since the website does NOT specify size. I assumed, wrongly, that I was ordering 6-inch steamers. Instead, I got 10-inch baskets which I did not want. Looking at the website again, it does not give the dimensions. In any event, I am stuck with them since it does not pay to return this low-priced item.

Moreover, I was disappointed to see that bright metal (copper?) staples, not shown on illustration, are used to hold the bamboo. I've been using bamboo steamers for 60 years from my early days in the Far East and never, never had seen metal used as a binding and wouldn't have wanted any.

Nota Bene: Amazon later did the right thing upon my complaint and refunded the total cost. Cheers to Amazon.

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I purchased 4 2-tier bamboo steamers. They were reasonably priced and appeared virtually identical to another higher priced bamboo steamer. The steamers arrived in excellent condition and were put into service immediately. There was a recipe on the box for steamed pork dumplings which sounded yummy but I haven't tried to make dim sum yet. There were also instructions on how to care for the steamers. However, I purchased the bamboo steamers primarily as storage containers. Martha Stewart recommended using bamboo steamers as a much prettier way of storing vegetables and fruits, onions, potatoes, peaches, etc. that don't require refrigeration. Keeping produce in brown bags looks tacky. I placed two of the steamers in the garden window right over my sink. If you don't have a lot of shelf space, you can stack the baskets into a 3 or 4 basket tower. The other 2 steamers will be used in the pantry for the same purpose. The only limitation I have encountered in using the steamers for storage is that the produce can't be oversized, larger produce fits easily in the top basket with cover but only small to medium size produce fits into the other baskets.Fortunately, I like small potatoes, apricots, etc ... And, yes, I do plan on making dim sum some day.

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It isn't often that I find something so inexpensive that performs to my expectations. While you do have to scrub it thoroughly after each use (since it is bamboo) it does exactly what it promises to do. We use it frequently and it has held up admirably.

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set Reviews

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We started off with one Le Creuset pot and are since converted so we bought this entire set. We use one or more of these everyday and do feel they contribute to the quality of the cooking. These pots are designed to give a very even heat and will last a long time but care instructions must be followed.

The clean up is fairly easy tooif there is any sticky residue in the pot we just soak it overnight with some detergent and it comes right off the next morning.

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I would easily recommend this product, perfect for cooking, the temperature is maintained during the cooking process.

You dont have to use high temperatures in the oven.

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This Le Creuset Signature Enameled Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set is wonderfully made. It arrived in great condition. I look forward to cooking with this set in the near future. Thanks, Amazon.

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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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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program (Disclaimer: I received this dinnerware set at no cost through the Amazon Vine program).

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!

Cheap Garcima 20-Inch All-Purpose Pan Lid, 50cm

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Everything is just perfect for its purpose. The quality and durability of this product is awesome. I'm a happy camper.

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The 20" lid is very versatile and can be used with several sized large pots and pans. I purchased it to use with a 16" skillet.

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I purchased this to go along with my camping skillet which I also bought here. Sportsman 20-inch iron skillet. Worked fine with this pan to keep the food in my big pan.

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This lid will not fit the 20" camp skillet at least it will not sit on the top of the skillet. It will rest about an inch below the rim. If you want a lid in the true sense of the word then best buy a 22" which is also twice as much.

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A friend owns a 20 inch pan for his camp and said he has been looking for a lid for months! I checked Amazon and quickly found exactly what he needed. Ordered, it arrive timely and my friend said so appreciative! Very reasonable price, received quickly very satisfied with transaction. Highly recommend this seller. Thank you.