Reviews of Rachael Ray Stoneware 4-1/4-Quart Covered Bubble and Brown

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I purchased this via Amazon's 4 for 3 promotion. Along with the Lasagna lovers, bubble and brown set, and casserole.

The quality is excellent. It has good weight and color hues. It holds more than a "family" size meal. It is also easy to handle, in terms of portability. I love the handles, they really are potholder size. I think this may be a bit much for a small family. It is just simply gigantic. So modify your recipes accordingly. Or by the smaller size of this casserole. I think this will make 5 cornish hens. Or 2 large whole chickens. Or a ton of stew. Or an army amount of au gratin. In my opinion this is for a family size of 6 or better.

I would say conserve the lid life, and use foil to cover. Then replace lid, during serving.

Overall this is an excellent buy. Especially when it will be your FREE item, when combining it with the 3 other items.

This also can double as a mega fruit server. Or for Thanksgiving size cobblers, just don't forget to add wafers or lady finders, or pre-baked crust to make this a 4 layer cobbler.

It really is a great all-purpose baker.

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Easy to clean great for anything from pasta to baked dishes. I was amazed at how easy it is to clean. MAn I tell you what I know how to put some stains on my dishes with you know that black stuff we all dread to clean and well I let is soak 30 min in warm dish soap and water and it came right off no scrubbing it was great! I love it wish I had 10 more just like it!

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I've always wanted to get a Rachel Ray item and until recently she only had orange items, so I was very excited to see this red casseroval with AMAZON FREE SHIPPING!!!

First off, I didn't read the item description well, saw that it said "from stove to table" and stopped reading.

When I got the casseroval, I was so excited I opened the box, washed it, turned the stove on medium/high, and put pork chops on. Within 5 minutes, I heard a crack. The entire bottom was cracked into 4 large pieces. After cleaning up the mess and putting out a small fire (literally), I opened the instructions... first words in big black bold lettering: "DO NOT USE ON STOVETOP!!!" ... my $40 lesson learned.

Aside from that horrible lesson, I LOVED it for the 5 minutes that I took it out of the box, washed it, and put it onto the stove. The handles are large, it's not as heavy as a cast iron (which is stove to oven to table), and is a great size for a family of 4. You are to fit about 8 good sized pork chops into it (double layered) to put into the oven.

I must say that I even loved it enough that I will probably order another one, and this time, will be using IN THE STOVE and TO THE TABLE :) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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This casserole pot cracked after the second use. I wouldn't recommend baking anything with a lot of liquid, you could have an oven full and a major mess.

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Got this along with other beautiful orange Rachel Ray cookware from my daughter for Christmas.. I used this beautiful pot when I heard this loud crack and the pot came apart in two sections. It was absolutely beautiful, wonderful size and I loved it. They are replacing it but after seeing several other reviews that were the same I am going to be really nervous about using it. Hopefully Rachel Ray will try and fix this problem.

Cheap Chefs' 11" Square Ss Griddle

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I love this griddle! The encapsulated/ribbed bottom heats evenly and nothing sticks! I have always had trouble with bacon sticking and tearing in other griddles, but not this one. It also works great for cooking burgers. I can cook at low temperatures to prevent over-browning, and yet it still cooks quickly and thoroughly. It is easy to clean and if there are any grease marks left over, I simply add a little distilled vinegar to the wash water. I don't mind that the encapsulated bottom (in the shape of a circle) doesn't go end to end, it covers plenty of space and doesn't have any ill-effects on your cooking or the outcome of it. My only regret is that I didn't find this griddle earlier.

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I was actually looking for a SS pancake griddle, I ordered this thinking that's what it was. After receiving it, good quality, I decided not to send it back. We've used it more than a few times, this time of year, grilling outside is a little chilly. It's a well made piece of cookware. Still looking for that SS Pancake Griddle though.....

Review of Heuck 33004 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 17 Inch Reversible Griddle

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I looked at them all. The $40 grills, the $80 grills...and I thought, it's cast iron for goodness sake just try the cheap one! I am not disappointed. I can't believe we didn't have one of these sooner. It's pre-seasoned nicely -little to no sticking during the first use. It retains a nice, even heat very well. There is a small section on the griddle side that is somewhat irregular but I wasn't aiming for the perfection of Teflon anyway. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because it seems a bit narrow and there doesn't seem to be a lot of space for grease to go. -We generally don't cook with high-fat meats so it won't be a problem for us.

Besides meats, it makes a great panini-like sandwich. -Or a grilled burrito. Cleanup is easy. If you are interested in a stove-top grill but don't want to spend a lot of money -this is the one for you.

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Like the previous review, my grill had a smelled really bad the first time I used it. I washed the grill the same way I washed all my other cast iron (5 different pots/pans) so I thought it would be okay. Before using it a second time I rewashed and thoroughly scrubbed the grill and there was no smell. Seems like the wax applied to the grill for shipping is the culprit.

Another complaint (and the reason it lost another star) I have is that my grill came slightly warped and doesn't fit flush with my stove. Since I have a gas stove this isn't too big of a deal but I would have been extremely annoyed and returned it if I had an electric stove.

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This griddle is awful! It says that it come preseasoned, but I am wondering what PETROLEUM product they seasoned it with. I washed it in mild detergent after receiving it (as per instructions) then used it for french toast. It cooked fine, but the odor once heated was awful! It smelled like gasoline and paint mixed. The food tasted the same as the smell. To give the product the benefit of the doubt, I washed it again, this time using vinegar and strong detergent (hoping to get the layer of whatever it was off). Knowing that it would need to be seasoned again, I coated it in canola oil and put it in the oven to season. After about 10 minutes the house was filled with that awful smell and everyone's eyes were burning. Needless to say I WILL NOT be cooking anything on this griddle. Terrible choice by the manufacturer either in the coating or product materials themselves.

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product works wonderfully only gripe would be burners on MY stove are a little far apart for this griddle so it heats at the ends of the griddle, i would have liked it more toward the center but it still works fantastic, heats evenly, even to the middle, gets real hot though and quickly.

for the price i have no complaints, it does it's job adequately. that's for both the grill or the griddle.

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I've used this almost daily since I've received it. With proper seasoning it has been completely nonstick.

Cuisinart CROW-25B Oval Cookware Rack Reviews

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Among pot racks, some hang from the ceiling and others mount on the wall. This Cuisinart Oval Rack mounts on the wall and is exactly what I wanted since I'm still apartment-living (I don't have a big kitchen). In other words, it's a great space saver and fits almost anywhere. I've hung it over my stove once, and now have over my sink. The rack is made of solid stainless steel and is strong enough to hold any pot, so long as it is mounted properly. Make sure it is mounted into the studs inside the wall. So, installing it can be tricky if you're not familiar with a drill and stud-finder. The one problem is that the unit has three predetermined holes for mounting and you'll be lucky if two holes match the location of the studs. I'm extra cautious (and I live in earthquake country) so I mount to a solid somewhat longer peice of wood, then mount that wood to the wall. The unit comes in two pieces and is shiny and sleek. It gives a "Gourmet Cook" impression. It comes with five or six pot hooks (I can't remember) but that's plenty giving the overall size of the unit. I would buy it again.

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Love the size and simplicity of this pot rack for my medium size kitchen. Looks better in my kitchen than the picture. Very durable and easy to install. I spent waaay too much time researching this product, and this was a great price.

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I really like this rack a lot. It suited my needs. I have high ceilings so had to find one that went against the wall as apposed to hanging from the ceiling. It holds 5 or 6 pots and pans easily and looks nice and organized. It is very simple and not bulky.

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We are moving into a house with a small kitchen and it was great moving our pots and pans out of the cupboard. We ordered extra hooks (6 just wasn't enough) and even hang our lids!! The rack is very sturdy-we have cast iron fry pan hanging on it.

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Sturdy and attractive system for displaying my finest stainless cookware. Easy to install by even the most novice. Still shine after months of use.

Discount Creative Home Satin Splendor 2.8-Quart Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

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I was gifted this tea pot from my mom a couple years ago. It was a Gevalia promotion that she had gotten with tea. I used it *DAILY* for a couple years.

Pros:

Water boils quickly.

Whistle is just right, not too loud or too quiet.

It looks nice enough to be left out all the time.

Tips: Drain the water completely. Leaving water in it for a long time can make it rust. Don't go above medium heat and you will lengthen the life of this tea pot.

I accidently set my too hot tea pot on a cheap trivet and melted the trivet to the bottom. I searched high an low, and finally found that Amazon carried this one. So I purchased it hoping it would be the exact same one, and it is! It still has the great quality and quick boil time. I've been using this one, again daily, for a couple of months and it is still in perfect condition!

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works really well. I would recommend it to a friend. Only draw back is that the whistle is not that loud.

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I can't emphasize enough Buyer Beware! Beware of most off-brands these days, even those touting "stainless".

Because they're sinFULLy stainFULL rather than stainless.

This kettle developed rust stains on the inside base corners, after a couple years of use. By then it was too late to return it to a local store. You better believe, I was furious at the ripoff.

Another off-brand example of stainFULL is the "Chefman" electric kettle. Just read some of the reviews and see. I'm so thankful to those reviewers for bringing it to my attention, since they helped me avoid a repeat-letdown of my CreativeHome experience.

Sorry, but rust is NOT supposed to happen to stainless steel! Nor should you be required to swab it down! After all, I have another stainless kettle by a well-known brand (complete with GH seal of approval) which really had alot of use, yet never developed rust stains despite not "babysitting" it.

Yeah, I use the term babysit because it reminds me of diapering a baby. So if you feel like owning kettles which you need to diaper every so often, you'll find that both Creative & Chefman (and no doubt lots more imported junk) meet your requirements.

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This is a nice sturdy kettle. I wanted a smaller one that was just plain instead of ultra-modern or some wild color. I'm very pleased with this one.

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Good quality tea kettles are very hard to find. I read a lot of product reviews before making my purchase and this one has lived up to the reviews. This kettle is a nice large size and the satin finish hides the fingerprints and marks that show up on kettles with a polished finish.

Discount Handy Gourmet JB6154 Non Stick Oven Liner

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I really like this oven liner. I put it on the bottom of my oven under the burner, and it is thick and heavy duty enough to lie flat. Spills wipe up easily, and because of the dark color if there are any stains remaining they don't show. I had previously used a much thinner oven liner that was a light tan color. It was so thin that it didn't lie flat on the bottom of the oven, and even though the spills did wipe up very easily, the light color showed any stain that remained. I expect this to last a long time.

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I probably spent too much time researching this item. I think folks that have it stick to the bottom of their oven must have bottom coils. When i first pulled it out of the box it seemed very thin and flimsy. Yet it works great in our oven and is easily removed and cleaned. Troublefree for last 6 months.

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I hate cleaning spills in my oven so I keep one of these in the bottom of my oven. If something spills over, it catches it and it wipes right off. A must for anyone who does alot of baking!

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Another use for oven liners is when you adhere Wonder Under or Heat n Bond onto fabric if you put the liner under the material you are ironing the fusible web to and on top of the material then the iron on adhesive doesn't ruin or mess up your iron or your ironing board. It is great to work with! I have not used this particular liner but I just bought a couple as gifts b/c a few people stated they are thin. Sounds perfect for my needs.

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Just cleaned out the self cleaning oven...after running it at over 400 deg for hours. Still the lower level inside the oven and parameter were dirty with residue. SO I hopped onto the internet looking for an oven liner. Have had this in the oven for a few weeks, and so far so good.

Buy All-Clad 30124 Specialty 12-Inch Round Hard Anodized Aluminum

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This is the best nonstrick griddle I have purchased. You only need to heat medium to medium-high to get the best result. I use a little oil to give flavor to the food I am cooking and everything slides right off! I use it to make a lot of chicken. The pleasant surprise is that I can now make eggs over easy on medium heat sets nicely to be able to flip without breaking the egg and without overcooking it. This is the first pan I have ever been able to achieve this. Since it is such a nice size, I cook eggs and ham and other items all at the same time.

Unlike other nonstick pans I have purchased in the past, it has retained its' "nonstick".

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After using this griddle for about 6 months.....the results:

Pros:

-Nice Build quality.

-Easy cleaning.

-Even heat distribution.

Cons:

Non so far..

Note: For people like me who are planning to use this griddle for Chapathis and Dosas... This is the griddle...even heat distribution helps you to make awesome dosas and chapathis...you can't go wrong with this one...

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I have used this pan extensively, mostly for pancakes. I think I have had it about two years now. Food now sticks to it and it is no longer easy to clean. I never wash nonstick pans in the dishwasher and try to avoid high heat with them, although I am sure there were a few burnt pancake and blackened toasted sandwiches (mea culpa). This pan is thick enough to heat evenly and not warp. Probably the worst mechanical wear my pan has had is storing one pan atop another.

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I mistakenly assumed that all All Clad pans would work on my induction cooktop. The LTD collection does not :( (For future reference, only the Stainless Steel pans will work on induction.) It's a gorgeous pan so I'm sad I cannot use it.

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Being a cook that entertains a lot of guess. I found this griddle to be a delight. Nothing does stick to it. Just follow the simple rules about the finish and you'll have a pan for a lot of years.

I only wish that it was made in the USA instead of China.

Wall Mount Pot Rack-6 hooks (Ivory) (8"H x 25"W x 13"D) Reviews

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Loved the way that this was packed. Wrapped in brown paper. The color ivory was close enough to white for my purposes. Came with all the hardware and instructions for hanging in studs or wall. I wish manufacturer had included one extra plastic anchor and screw, and that's the reason for the four stars instead of five. Easy to hang--two screws at top and that's it. Very sturdy and strong. The rack is holding up a small (0.7 cubic foot) microwave, a sugar and flour canister. The hooks are useful. A tiny bit of flaking of the powder-coated finish but this does not really detract--factory flaw. Took a long time to get, though but it was worth the wait.

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Discount Wilton Performance Cake Pans Round Pan Set

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For some reason I expected these cake pans to be heavier, but they are aluminum and very lightweight. They scratch relatively easily. The cakes baked up well and the variety of sizes was very helpful. Shipping was fast. I didn't use the special baking coil in the center of the 10", but it didn't matter, it baked up just fine. I didn't try out the 12" yet. It was very helpful to have the number of cups needed for each pan plainly described on the packaging.

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Having purchased other Wilton cake pans before, these were basically what I expected. That being said, if you haven't purchased other Wilton pans before, these may be more lightweight than what you are expecting, but generally they tend to last a bit better than the some of the pans I've bought from other manufacturers. (No rust issues, for instance, but that's because these are aluminum.) I love the four different sizes, as it's really convenient to have all of them. Make sure you grease these pans well for your cake (or whatever you're baking) to come out really easily, as these aren't non-stick. I haven't had any issues with the center of the larger ones not baking even without using anything special to help, either. I'd definitely recommend these for ease of use, quality, and the convenience of the different sizes.

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The pans worked GREAT for me! They were incredibly light, unbelievably non-stick, and durable! My cake recipe may have failed me a trial or two, but the pans did great! I made a wedding cake for my sister's wedding and everyone loved it, it was a great success. They held up so much better than my other cake pans, the size increments worked out perfect, and with a set of 4 there are so many options. Definitely a satisfied customer! I would expect no less from Wilton.

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I bought them to make my first wedding cake. Easy to clean...I also felt that they cooled a bit faster that other pans that I've used in the past...

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I got these pans as a gift and put them in the dishwasher thinking aluminum pans would be fine in there. (It didn't say anywhere on amazon on the wilton papers that came with it that it wasn't dishwasher safe). When I took them out they had lost all of their coating. I returned them. We now have 2 sets of these and hand wash them every time. They aren't as shiny as they were and I'm sure the coating will wear off eventually but they bake well and are working for us for now.

Review of Range Kleen 3 Piece 2 Quart Double Boiler Set

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This is a good double boiler but nothing great. I was expecting a bit more, but for the price and free shipping I guess I can't complain. I don't know if they are all like this but my top pot tends to slip around a bit on the bottom one. The grove isn't deep enough to hold it fast enough or something. Also, it would have been nice if they had designed the handles where they were close enough together to grasp with one had at the same time, but it's still ok. I know I sound like a general complainer, but I'm usually about 150% satisifed with everything I buy from Amazon and this one is only about 95% so, I'm happy but not estatic. Hope I haven't made your seach worse :)

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I originally got this, because another reviewer commented that the upper section was perforated, more like a steamer (I wanted to make Christmas pudding) than a double boiler. I had also seen the product displayed on various sites and it appeard that this was true. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box and found it wasn't perforated. Still, as a double boiler, it works fine. The metal is a bit ligher in gauge than I'd like, but unless you are intenionally trying to damage it, it should stand up to normal use.

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It's exactly the right size and capacity for the recipes I want to make. No more burned puddings and jams!!! I can walk away for a minute to answer the phone or get a cup of coffee!!! Neat!!!

Discount Scanpan IQ 12-3/4-Inch Fry Pan

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exactly as described. performs perfectly. also, i had a problem with a previous scanpan product after a few years of use. returned it and it was replaced--no questions asked.

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Reviews of Fissler Intensa 2.4-Quart Stainless-Steel High Saucepan

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Because this was purchased along with the Fissler Intensa Frypan, this is being returned guilty by association.

This looks good and could potentially be a good piece to keep, however, I'm still returning this... see review for the Intensa Frypan:

I've been looking for cookware that support a healthier life. "Grilling and frying without the use of any oils," recommendation from a family member, huge discount and a great video on youtube, I was sold. Now the reality is in the actual test. It must be made for professionals because I thought I followed the instructions heated up the pan 2/3 high, once a drop of cold water dances around, wiped on a little bit of oil and placed fish on the pan. I waited until the fish was "released" from the bottom which took about 4-5 minutes (it was a thin slice of fish, not a big chunk of salmon, it was too overcooked) then flipped over. It did not taste like "fried" fish. It tasted like baked fish. The cleaning was a pain. I poured hot water shortly after cooking btu it still left the waffle base discolored and took forever to scrub away. I did not cover the pan while frying perhaps that's the difference?

This may work well for steaks and salmon. But I like a lot more variety than that. It's not for me. For this price, I want versatility and don't want to put this much care and worry that if someone else uses the pan they won't know what to do or worse, they'll damage it. I'll just get a cheap cast iron pan, nature's non-stick, and... as America's Test Kitchen recommended, I'll get the Tramontina TryPly-Clad from WalMart. Just as good as All-Clad (guess not exactly) but it's less than 1/2 price.

I do have to say, the person who recommended this to me, loves it and says it's easy to clean. Returning this Frypan... along with the pot.

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Reviews of Hamilton Beach 76606Z Smooth Touch Can Opener, Black and Chrome

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I used to have a green and white Krups Open Master that opened cans in a simailar way. It was thrown out during a kitchen remodel and was later discontinued. I never liked the replacement can openers because the dirty can lid and cutting blade would sink into the food and contaminate it and just make a mess.

I just received the Hamilton Beach can opener a few minutes ago, but this 76606 works as well or better than the old Krups so far.

I'm not sure why this isn't the way all can openers work. I don't see the point of can openers that work the old fashioned way.

The video speaks for itself.

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I loved my Krups Open Master 404 until it stopped working recently. I found that The Krups, which had NO BLADE that touched the food so as to leave food on the blade as with most canopeners, is no longer made or avaialbe except on ebay. So, I started looking to see what is now available. I tried some other brands. These "other brands" had the typical "blade" that cut into the top of the can and the blade TOUCHED the food inside the can. Thus, food was left ON the blade. To me, after using the Krups for 7 years, this was/is VERY unsanitary---having part of the juice or syrup of the food left to dry out and collect germs on the blade. The only way to avoid having food left on the "cutting blade" of most canopeners is to wash the blade EVERY time you open a can. This isn't difficult, but it takes a minute or two which seems like a lot of effort when you're trying to fix a meal for yourself or your family. Enter the Hamilton Beach 76606. THIS ONE DOES NOT GET ANY FOOD ON ANY BLADE. In fact, I didn't SEE any blade on it that touches the food! So, it's as good, or almost as good, as my old Krups. Praise the Lord! :o) boland7214@aol.

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This is undoubtably the best electric can opener ever made. It cuts the lid along the side of the can under the beaded lip. It does a perfect job,it is quiet, and does not leave any metal shavings. It will also cut the lids that have pull ring tabs. This saves your fingers. I give this opener a 5 star score.

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Everything written about this can opener on this site is true except!

I bought the unit after a lot of research and all the positive reviews. And they were all true excellent unit,....until shortly after the one year warranty expired (isn't that always the way.) Went to open a can it whirred, spun around, did all the usual stuff except the can wasn't opened. After a lot of looking and examining, it appeared the piercer/cutter blade was missing apparently broken off (altho I never found any pieces.)

I called Hamilton Beach after checking, the lady said there " were no replaceable parts in the unit." So, I've got a paperweight. I asked her what brand she suggested I buy next time around she said "well, H-B of course." I told her all my previous can openers had lasted 20 years or more and I replaced them just because I got sick of them. I didn't think one year's service with no way to replace the cutter was acceptable, so, despite my admiration of the unit, I'd have to look elsewhere.

Using an estimate of cans opened and the purchase price, I calculate the cost to open each can came out to more than 10 cents/can!

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I favored the results of my research prior to purchase. After receiving it, I was impressed with the size & weight. It's easy on the eyes and I like the way it operates. Since I use a lot less in the way of canned goods than most people I know, I didn't actually try it out for several days. Once I did, my reaction was "wow!". I do believe I have the best can opener *ever*. If this unit holds up well over a protracted period of time, I'll remain a 'happy camper'. Now, for the reason I only gave it 4 stars i/o 5. Upon opening perhaps the 3rd or 4th can, I noticed something *very* disturbing. As I removed the lid, I spotted a very thin strand of metal (about 1-1/4 inches long) jutting out from the top of the can (perpendicular from the body of the can).

Promply removing it, I could only think that had it fallen *into* the contents of the can I might have ingested it! To better illustrate, I *could* have proceeded to empty the contents into a bowl or saucepan and had that metal fall off in the process. Hopefully, this won't happen again....but....anyone buying this can opener *should* be aware of the possibility & be vigilant in it's use. At this time, I really think this *is* the best one on the market and I'm darned glad to have it. Hope this helps anyone considering the purchase.

Cheap Silverstone Culinary Colors Aluminum Nonstick 13-Piece Cookware

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I LOVE this cookware set. Water seems to boil faster than usual & other things seem to cook a little quicker. Especially with stuff like spaghetti, my cooking time has actually decreased. And, I don't have areas of the pan that burn worse than other parts like I've had with other cookware sets. Clean-up is also really easy.

There was one thing that I was VERY surprised about though. I'm someone who usually feels the heat (when touching the handles, for instance) more than other people seem to but with this cookware, I never have to use a hot pad. I don't know what the substance is that they have covering the handles but it's really nice to just be able to pull stuff off the stove & not worry about getting burned.

I recommend this cookware to everyone!

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At this point in the life span of non stick cookware I thought all non stick cooking surface material would stay on the pan. I was very surprised after only a couple of months of sporadic use to see a nick in the material of the small fry pan. I dug at it a bit with my fingernail and it continued to peel right off the pan. It is too bad because the pans look nice and work nicely. (the rest of the pans are holding up but have not even had as much use as the small fry pan.

Update 1/9/2013 about 4 years of use almost exclusively with the 10" fry pan and 1 1/2 qt sauce pan. All the pans are holding up well except the 8" fry pan see above the 10"pan is showing signs of wear I may buy a new set of these a good buy for the price.

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I decided to look for a new set of pots and pans when my expensive 55 year warranty ones from a famous shopping channel decided to shed their coating. Of course that company has since gone out of business so the warranty is no longer good.

Money is tight for us and I did some looking around. Found this set at Big Lots store for $49. It is a good value for the price. While my other pans had the very heavy bottoms, this set does not. The good thing about this, however is that they are much easier to pick up, especially if you are using a large pan and it is full.

So far they work great. The only downside is that the seem to very easily slide all over my gas stove. I have had to be extremely careful about that. They heat slightly faster than my old heavy bottomed pans (which makes sense) and of course do not hold that heat quite as long. Having said that, there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of difference when it comes to getting them hot and then turning down the heat on them to continue the cooking process.

The handles are made of silicone, something which I initially didn't think I would like, however so far they are washing up fine and seem to resist heat well. The 3 tools that come with the set are fine..I have used them but I prefer wood. Would prefer to have another pan in place of the tools :)

The only things missing were a large 12" fry pan and a larger 3 qt. pot (in between the 2 quart and the dutch oven). Our Big Lots had the 12 inch fry pan separately so I purchased that. They did not have a larger sauce pan however I know that there are available and may purchase one.

My pans are the silver/gray color. I bought them with the hopes that any scratches might not be quite so obvious. I did notice at Big Lots that some of the open stock pans that were silver/gray were deeply scratched and not very obvious so hopefully these will be the same. Thus far they do not seem to scratch very easily and the insides are holding up well. These are much slipperier than my old ones ever were, I have had to actually be careful not to slide food right out of the pans when stirring or shaking.

All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase, particularly at that price. I have only had the pans now for about 4 months but in that time I have been very happy with their performance.

Honest reviews on Silverstone Culinary Colors Aluminum Nonstick 13-Piece Cookware

I got the pack from amazon, nice looking, nonstick. good.

Then I put them into dishwasher 'cause it said "dishwasher safe", came out with lots of scratches..

Amazon had no problem sending me a new set. Nonstick, good. Never used dishwasher on it again and yesterday I found scratches again.. one month so far.

nice looking but not long lasting.

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We needed to purchase a new cook set due to recent moving and my wife and I did not much of shopping beacause of our busy schedule. I nomally find good priced products from amazon so I did a quick search and bought this set. We both love the product very much. It's very durable and heats up fast. The color red is outstanding with our kitchen decoration. About a week after I bought this on amazon my wife had to stop by "big lot" here in our town and saw the same set for $15 less! The only thing different was the color red wasn't available at "big lot". My suggestion to anybody who reading this review is do more shop around at ur local discount stores such as "big lot" or similar places before you purchase from amazon.