Buy T-fal A9099694 Specialty Stainless Steel 3-Quart Double Boiler

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I was tired of my frostings, custards and sauces that required an electric mixer use during cooking sloshing over the sides of the smaller double boiler I have.

I bought this one on sale at Amazon and it works wonderfully for my confections.

It is large with high sides. There is a ridge where it sits in the boiler pan that you have to pay special attention to when washing.

Shipping was speedy and I was able to use this for my cooking during Christmas.

I highly recommend this pan.

The bottom can be used for every day cooking and the lid is a nice bonus.

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Nice and big. Good for melting chocolate. Bought this because I couldn't find an economical one anywhere around Los Angeles. Very happy with it.

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The pans arrived very quickly and were very well packaged. They are very attractive pans. I am glad I ordered this set. They look like they will be very durable and well suited for the intended tasks. I love buying from Amazon!

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Love this product perfect for my needs. Keeps the chocolate wafers soft for hours while I'm dipping candy. If you use a microwave to melt your wafers, you only have about half an hour to work before the chocolate hardens. Easy to clean and nice even temperature. Very happy with my purchase. Would recommend it to my friends.

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I purchased this for my mother who is starting to get into candle making and needed a double boiler to melt wax with. I bought this particular one because all my mom needs is a simple, inexpensive pot.

I was impressed with how sturdy and solid the pots feel. The melting pot sits snugly and securely onto the bottom pot due to a flange (ring) around the bottom of it. The bottom pot is non stick and can be used as a regular pot complete with glass lid. The handles are comfortable and feel sturdy in the hand.

Overall I think I got a pretty good value with this and my mom is happy as well :)

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This is the third item I have ordered by Touch of Europe. I previously ordered 2 larger warmers in this style and they

were amazing......this meets the same expectations. It is beautiful and very will made. I recommend these for dinner parties and/or

buffets (only warning: let them rest about 10 minutes after use to cool and wax to set). My friends have all asked about them

and I will be ordering them when I need a gift. Love, love, love them. Touch of Europe delivers quickly and with no problem.

They even ask for the buyer opinion......care about the customer. Great duo with Amazon for customer care.

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Cheap Frieling Primo Teapot with Infuser, 34-ounce

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Brilliant! We ordered this teapot on the basis of the amazon reviews, and it's the best teapot we've bought since we came to the USA. It's really thick, solid stainless steel and attractively shiny. Best of all, it pours superbly.

With so many teapots you have a choice: Either: a) Pour tea at the speed of a rheumatic snail... Or (b) pour tea into the cup quickly, and simultaneously flood the surrounding work surface. Grrrr..... But with this teapot, the spout actually works as it should! It pours quickly, smoothly and efficiently. (The resident engineer says it's something to do with the length and the angle...) Each member of the family independently noticed this and we all LOVE the teapot.

The filter is easily removed for use with teabags, and has a mesh that is fine enough for non-fortune-telling leaf tea.

My only complaint is that 34-ounce seems to be the largest size available and it's relatively small when the house is full of tea guzzlers. I really wish I could buy an additional "large-capacity" version!

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I was searching for an insulated stainless teapot because I want a sturdy pot I don't have to worry about breaking, and I like to make a pot of tea (at least a liter) and come back an hour later for the last cup. I researched on the internet and thought I had found my insulated pot, but alas it is not double walled like I thought it was. This being said, it does stay warm longer than my boyfriend's cast iron pot. It has a long skinny basket inside with a handle on the top. At times the basket is hard to clean, but because it hangs so deep in the pot, I could make a half a pot of tea if I wanted (who wants half a pot when a whole pot will do?). The spout pours very well, no drips, and I keep the heat in with a makeshift cork in the spout and a dish towel draped over the pot. This teapot has already traveled to a bed and breakfast for a nice cuppa in the morning, and am planning on taking it on another, longer trip later in the month. Just add tea and hot water!

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So I got this pot because it looks awesome. I love the capacity and design. Before I started to use it, I put it in the dishwasher to clean it. It says dishwasher safe, so in it went. I then pulled it out and put some tea in it, a little hot water, and voila! A nice cuppa and I thought I was done. The next thing I know there is liquid leaking around the bottom of the pot. After a little inspection, I realize that there is a circumferential crack where the sides of the tea pot meet the bottom and tea is leaking out of it. It appears the seam wasn't really sealed at all. The pot is made in China, and so I don't know if it's really great quality. I'm not sure if I want to take my chances again.

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This teapot looks smaller than online when it arrives, but the quality of the pot is terrifice and justifies the price! The stainless steel is thick, sturdy, and well-brushed to a shine; and there are no awkward or ill-fitting areas of joining metal. The pot has a nice weight to it and clearly would pour well as other reviewers claim that it does. Seems to me that it ought to keep tea warm awhile, although I have yet to try it. The staineless steel insert has a very fine grillwork or net--better than in pots in many gourmet cookware stores. It ought to make for great brewing; and the same fine net or grillwork is in the area that pours, obviously to catch stray tea leaves.

Seems an excellent pot!--Addition to this review on Oct 20, 2011: I have tried the pot and it works fine and keeps tea very warm for at least 1-2 hours without a tea cosey. It does collect water inside such that if you wash it and rinse it and turn it upside down in a dish drying rack, some water will remain in the pot. You have to pour the water out through the pouring spout.

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I have had a lot of ceramic teapots and have either cracked or broken them so after research my husband found this teapot and I LOVE it...you won't be disappointed as it is the best tea pot I have ever used. I plan to get one for my daughter as she loves to drink tea too.

Reviews of GSI Outdoors 12-Inch Aluminum Dutch Oven (Silver, 5-Quart)

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I took it camping and it performed well. Holds heat and allows you to cook low and slow. I did a stew and even managed to cook bannock bread in it.

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I love this dutch oven. This is actually my second one. I used both last night to cook using charcoal and they work perfect. I have read some reviews that say these ovens are more likely to have hot spots, but I have not experienced that. They cook just as well as any cast iron oven I have used in the past. I love how light they are and the fact that you can wash them. Being aluminum, you won't have to worry about rust. No hesitation recommending this oven.

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10 inch aluminum Dutch oven. Nicely tooled lid. High quality aluminum. Designed to nest in the GSI 12 inch aluminum Dutch oven. Very light. Will last a lifetime.

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I've owned a few cast iron black pots for years, and I researched this particular item off and on during that time. I finally decided to buy this in order to lessen the burden of handling heavy equipment during some outings. What I really wanted to buy but haven't seen the offer for a while (I should've jumped on it back then) was the combo of the 12" and nested 10" set for just a few bucks more than what I paid for this one. It was a GSI item as well. Nevertheless, I found this item to be exactly what I expected. The price isn't bad either considering the impact of inflation over the years when I hesitated. Needless to say, Amazon's free shipping always adds value to an online purchase. The delivery was timely and the product was in great condition. (Sometimes with careless handling, cast metal pots get damaged and have to be returned). I cooked in it a couple of times already and all went well. Of course, the user has to keep in mind about the cooking charactistics of a cast aluminum pot versus a cast iron pot in order to accommodate a good experience.

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have been cooking with dutch ovens for years with boy scouts both cast and aluminum but by far we love this one the best even cooking and easy clean-up.

Reviews of OXO SteeL 6-Piece Kitchen Essentials Set

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I really like these tools, and the 6-piece set is a good deal if you need or want all six of the items. The can opener is surprising good, the first time I've considered a can opener to be anything other than a "it works" sort of item. The masher, grater, and scoop are all nice and solid. The pizza cutter is alright, perhaps a little lighter weight than it could be. And the peeler works well, but isn't an item I use that often.

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This set was a gift for my older brother who was looking for a new utensil set. Has not been tried and tested as of yet. But everything was as shown/explained. Arrived ontime. And kept up to date. Very good.

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this is a great combo. all in one, the set has tools that you will use all the time. they have a good weight and although they're a little chunky, work marvelously

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Very handy items that have always ended up being different brands, different materials and different looks, I purchased this set for my own house-warming present. They are of excellent quality and match my other OXO SteeL utensils. It was great fun picking out all the functional but mismatched pieces they replaced for recycling at a local charity.

Review of Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Coffee Grinder

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This Bodum is now the 4th coffee grinder in my kitchen. Historically I've always had one for coffee and another for grinding spices (another common, great use for them). I originally ordered this one because somehow I misread and thought it said that it had variable speed control. It doesn't it's just your basic coffee grinder, but that's not a bad thing.

I currently own a Braun Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White, a HD designs (which is a cheapy brand from Target or Fred Meyers), and a fancy looking Cuisinart Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder, and now this Bodum. For the most part they all do the same thing and have only minor differences which I will describe below:

Primary differences:

The Cuisinart blade actually has a sharpness similar to a knife. I thought this might make it better for grinding spices, which is what I use it for. It may actually grind them up faster, but for the most part the end product is pretty much the same. The other difference is that the blade sits higher in the bowl than the other grinders. The drawback to this is that if you want to grind a small bit of spice, the blade may be sitting above and you have to jiggle it a bit for the spices to make contact. For coffee I don't see that the higher blade has any downside.

The Braun looks and operates almost identical to the cheapy HD designs grinder. For the most part these two grinders are identical with only minor differences, such as the ability to wrap the cord around the Braun for storage. both operate equally well.

The Bodum operates pretty much like the others. The blade is lower in the bowl than all the rest, which would be good for spices, but not really any difference for coffee beans that I can tell. The main difference with the Bodum is that the cord is much shorter at 6 inches, so it needs to sit really close to the plug. The cord wraps up underneath for storage, and in my opinion the Bodum grinder is attractive looking. I have the black one.

One is easier to clean than the rest:

If you clean your grinder between grindings I will say that the Cuisinart is the easiest to clean because the bowl is separate from the main housing and is essentially one stainless steel piece. Plus with the blades higher you can get underneath them better. The other units all set the bowls within the plastic housing, so there is a seam where the bowl meets the housing where coffee, spices, etc. can get stuck. If you were to use one grinder for both coffee and spices you may end up with spicy coffee or coffee tasting spices since it's much harder to clean the tiny grinds out of that seam area. However, if you're not doing both then it doesn't really matter.

All pretty much the same with minor differences:

I honestly can't say that there is much performance difference between any of them. Unless you're going to grind spices and coffee in the same grinder I would suggest you buy your grinder based on how it looks, since they all operate the same and produce the same end product. However if you are grinding both coffee and spices in the same unit then go with the Cuisinart.

Summary: Works well but not any better than other brands I've used. It's good looking if you like the look and will only grind coffee in it then go for it. If you're going to also grind spices then consider the Cuisinart.

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I purchased this coffee grinder because of its light weight, the grippy rubber outer covering, and the fact that I've been happy with other Bodum grinders I've owned. When my arthritis is acting up, the weight and grippy attributes are just what the doctor ordered.

I saw the review remarks about the short (six-inch) cord, but figured I could live with that, given the weight and grip benefits.

The reality is that, when the grinder comes out of the box, it does have about six inches of cord emerging from the back of the grinder.

The further reality is that, once the *rest* of the cord is unwound from the cord storage area in the grinder base, it turns out to be about 35-36" long.

So while the cord storage area obviously does an excellent job of hiding what might be "excess cord" for one user, it also allows those so inclined to "let it all hang out" if they wish.

Beyond that, this whirly-blade grinder does its primary coffee grinding job at least as well as or better than the (many) other blade grinders that I've owned or tried. In my opinion, it is faster, more efficient and quieter than most of the other w-blade grinders on the market, including the earlier Bodum C-Mill metal and plastic models that I've owned.

Update: After using this grinder more, I'm even more impressed with it. I load it up with 52-53 grams of coffee beans at a time (close to a full hopper), and it produces a nice, even drip grind in 30 seconds. The coffee is ground much more evenly than with other blade grinders I've used, and in less time. The key to this seems to be that a vortex is immediately formed in the grinding chamber, getting the beans moving quickly through the blades, and keeping the progressively finer ground coffee moving. Darker roast (oily) beans may start to cake up along the sides after 15-20 seconds, but a gentle shake or rocking motion keeps them moving through the process until the desired grind size is reached. I'm glad I bought this grinder, and would recommend it to anyone.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was sent the Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Grinder (number 11160) to review for the Amazon Vine Program. Here's my take on it:

Firstly, I should qualify my remarks by saying that I'm accustomed to using a burr grinder for my coffee beans, and I was skeptical that a blade grinder costing one fourth the price of my old standby would offer anything mildly representing satisfaction.

Was I wrong! This grinder is sleek and simple, and takes up half the space of my pricey stalwart. The directions are straightforward and simple (they're even printed in Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Finnish and Russian in addition to the standard Spanish, French, German, Italian and English).

Installation is simple: place on a flat surface, keep cord and grinder away from heat, fill not more than amount the cap can hold, cover, plug in and depress the red lid button. Grind no more than 60 seconds at a time, allowing a 60 second rest between grindings so as not to overheat the motor. There is no blade or grind setting.

I use a Melitta filter, so prefer an extra fine grind. The Bodum accomplished this in less than 30 seconds. Cleanup is a snap. Do not wash and certainly avoid immersing any part of the unit in water. A small brush dislodges any left-over coffee particles and a paper towel will restore the contents cup to a spotless state. It's that simple, and I got a perfect grind. Note: this grinder is a light-duty model, suited to home, not commercial use.

Two enthusiastic thumbs up for this appliance. No kitchen should be without one, at least if you're a coffee snob as I am.

Additional comments: I was sent this grinder in black, however, it comes in several bright, stylish colors (love the red!), also, it can be used for grinding spices and nuts where previous models could not. Finally, the cord stores in the base, allowing only as much as is needed to be visible.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is an attractive coffee grinder and I like the bumpy rubber surface easy to grab and hold on to. However I found it difficult to see how fine the coffee was ground because of the black interior of the grinder, nor did I think it ground the coffee evenly, nor was it easy to clean the coffee seemed to stick to the interior more than in other grinders. I prefer either the Braun or Krups both of which cost less, to this Bodum Bistro Electric Coffee Grinder. Actually, my Waring Blender works very well as a coffee grinder too and will grind a larger quantity.

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Today I recorded a video review of the Bistro Bean blender. I hop you enjoy. Feedback welcome.

Buy Anolon Advanced Bronze Nonstick 9-1/2-Inch Crepe Pan

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We actually call crepes "blintzes". I make the thin batter myself and this pan is perfect in making them ! Absolutely no sticking, just how you want it ! Highly recommend !

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For those of us who want to steer away from teflon this seemed like a good choice to explore. It has proven to be a handy pan, perfect for breakfast for two, does not stick and it is easy to take care of. Very happy with the purchase.

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Crepes are incredibly easy to make with this pan. High quality, and the non-stick surface does what it's supposed to. They slide right off every time.

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I have the original model of this Anolon Advanced crepe pan from years ago and it is still going strong. I just recently purchased a second one (the pictured item) to replace an old "Crepe Magician" pan that lost its non-stick coating. I like to have two crepe pans going at once when serving a group. The rubber wrapped handle eliminates the need for a hot pad on your hand. This is particularly useful in crepe making when one is moving quickly, swirling batter, flipping the pan, etc.

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I have not made crepes yet but I made omelets. Was able to make them paper thin. The family loved them. Pan is lighter than a frying pan soit was easier to handle.

I have a full set of these pans and just love them

Buy Chinook Trekker Hard Anodized 7 Piece Cookset

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I got this from warehouse deals for $30. These are hard anodized and heat up very quickly on a backpacking stove If you are cooking pancakes make sure you have a flame-adjustable stove. Good quality for the price, neither flimsy nor too thick. They are lightweight. Every thing has an handle, nice to have may be it adds up slightly to the weight for me it's negligible. Every pot has a lid, only the smallest one has a strainer and the bend for the easy liquid flow. Only the pan has the rough surface on the bottom rest are plain. I didn't feel any gliding off the stove (stove I use is primus omnifuel has lower gravity and some grip) during cooking/even boiling pot full of water. Very satisfied with the cook set for backpacking.

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This is a sturdy compact camping cook set. The handles fold around the pots so that the pots and lids stack inside each other and fit into a travel bag. The handles are insulated so they can be handled without gloves. I am happy with this purchase.

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This set looks bigger than it really is so don't laugh too hard when you open the bag. However, it is a great set for one or two people in a small camper, small trailer, small rv, tent or backpacker. We are looking forward to using this!

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Rather than purchase the 12-piece French Classic cookware set, I choose to buy the 10-piece set and customize it with a few standalone additions. This was one of them, since I enjoy baking and knew I would like to have a double boiler for melting chocolate without having to risk scortching such goods from a burner that was too hot. I had the opportunity to use it a few days ago when I melted chocolate to make a Sachertorte.

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

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

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

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

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

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

love the price, love the pot.

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

Le Creuset Enameled Steel Zen Tea Kettle, 1-2/3-Quart Reviews

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I love the looks. Matches our decor well. The color is spot on, as depicted in the pic. The size and shape are great for our range top (a bit on the smaller size), but in retrospect . . . I wish it was a little taller and held more water. Otherwise, same great quality one might expect from Le Creuset, with a nice touch of style in a functional kettle.

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I was so excited to receive this kettle, as I am a college student and had been saving up to purchase this one specifically. I followed all the instructions for "first use" but when I went to pour the water, it sputtered out of the spout and then leaked all over the counter. This is not great when dealing with scalding water obviously. The Kettle was very pretty, but I returned it because I was tired of wiping the counter down every time I wanted tea (I drink it a lot). Also the handle felt poorly made; you could actually feel the roughness where it was stamped out. I would pass on this one...spend a little more to get true quality, or find a perfectly suitable one anywhere for much less.

Reviews of Le Creuset Stoneware Cream and Sugar Set, Truffle

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I bought this combined with the cappuccino cups and the coffee cannister and teaspoons. I love this! I like my coffee plain the majority of the time, occasionally with a bit of SF Torani syrup, so the cream and sugar set is more for my visitors having coffee. The creamer holds enough for 3 of my visitors to have a heavy helping, and the sugar has not run dry yet.

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Perfect compliment to my Le Creuset French Press and Coffee Storage jar both also in Truffle. Cute little set, Cream jug is large and holds quite a bit of cream or milk. I tend to serve hot milk and the Stoneware keeps the milk hot for a little longer than my old China creamer. The sugar does not have a silicone seal on the lid, I personally don't mind that however I thought some people might find that useful.

Made in Asia along with the rest of their stoneware products. They have been doing this for years. Nothing to be upset about like so many people complain about on many reviews. The quality is still there, and let's face it, every company wants profit. However, Le Creuset has not compromised quality. Their Cast Iron is still produced in France.

Cheap MinoSharp 440/BR Ceramic Wheel Water Sharpener Plus, Black/Red

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I know two other ppl who have this sharpener and they love it. It is specifically designed for Japanese style narrow-angled blades, but it will work on other knives too. I took this thing out of the box and used it on a bunch of my cheaper, older, dull knives and it worked very well. They feel sharper than they ever were brand new.

The sharpener is easy to use but the box means it when it says don't apply too much pressure. The blade will get stuck or the stone won't turn right so the proper light pressure and smooth back and forth motion is important.

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I just got this in the mail yesterday. I had not sharpened my 12" Global Chef Knife since I got it two years ago. It was hurting and it would not even slice thru a tomato's skin! I followed the directions to sharpen it and after eight back and forth motions over each wheel, I cut thru a tomato with no effort at all!

Not sure how long it'll stay sharp, but this product is so easy to use I don't really care!

I even used it on my German knives and it worked real well on those too.

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I purchased one of these several months ago after reading a favorable review. It's great, super, fantastic . . . I'd add more superlatives but I'd rather you read the rest of this review. I have other sharpeners and a selection of diamond-surface sharpening devices both hand held and the larger 4" x 10" units. I was skeptical that this small unit could live up to the hype. I was wrong. This little thing is incredible. The instructions understate how many times the knife should be run across the blades especially on a dull knife (make sure you always have water inside the device per the instructions). On a dull knife, double the recommendation of cycles.

You will quickly find that some of your older non-serrated knives can cut just as well as knives costing a lot more. If I'm going to be cooking for a while, I always get this out, so I can make sure my knives are re-sharpened (in case my wife or college-age children have used the knives in the meantime and dulled them a bit). The price is reasonable (considering how well this device performs). I assume at some point the ceramic wheels, which do the hard work of removing hardened steel so the knive blad is sharp, wear out, but I have not yet gotten to that point, and I've sharpened a bunch of knives, including a bunch of large kitchen knives for friends. I assume when the ceramic blades wear out, the device is to be tossed, or that's what the manufacturer wants, because there is no information in the box or instructions on how to get replacement ceramic blades. Even so, this device is a bargain. I was ready to purchase a new set of kitchen knives and this device made it apparent my current knives are more than adequate.

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It actually sharpens the knifes (without scarring them up)and is easy to use. Way cool! I found out about it in an article written about Gwynneth Paltrow's kitchen.They spoke about how sharp she keeps her knives and that this is the do-da she uses, just fill it with water, stroke the stones inside, and in less than a minute you can hold a piece of paper and slice it in the air!

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Works great, is easy to use. Not the ultimate answer to sharpening your knives forever, but it does the job on a regular basis. Would purchase again.

Buy Emile Henry 3.7-Quart Tagine and Gwp Cookbook

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Have only used it twice the tiny "cookbook" only has a few recipes, but I found more online. It's heavy and clumsy to set up consider getting the smaller one if you really don't need to make large quantities. Cooks much faster than I thought chicken in about an hour. I am being careful to warm it up slowly I have a ceramic, flat surface electric stove and it's worked just fine.

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This tagine is exactly what I wanted to cook for a crowd. There are smaller tagines out there, but if you want to cook for 6 or more people, this is the one you need. The flavor that this piece of cookware imparts on food is fantastic. Get a diffuser for heat if you plan to use on a gas flame, it will make clean up easier. This is the only tagine I found with a warranty. I plan to buy more Emile Henry in the future.