Review of Reed & Barton Dalton 4-Piece Hostess Set

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Excellent flatware, purchased these to have as an extra set for my flatware. Very high quality and so very beautiful. Excellent weight. Highly recommend Reed & Barton

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This is a very functional fondue set (3 in 1, as advertised) it is hard to find alternatives, even in a large price range. If you don't care about looks, but need functional, this is it, if you can swallow the price.

The bad news:

The quality of this set if sub-par.

The copper plating is cheap very cheap. In fact, 3 replacements later, I gave up (the thin copper plating was marred, burned, or completely scratched off out of the box)

The steel is also thin not necessarily a problem, but the unit could easily warp, and doesn't hold as much heat for as long as ceramic/iron sets.

2 stars, given the price (thin steel sets can be found for far less, this copper plating and even the simple ceramic insert doesn't justify the price)

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This Swissmar fondue set is excellent. I love how stylish it is. I looked on Amazon and other sites looking for a flexible fondue set that could do:

cheeses

broths for meat

chocolate

Flexibility is what I was looking for. The 3 in 1 is perfect for doing cheese to start with, when done with that course, remove the ceramic bowl, pour the water out of the copper pot, and put in your broth. Although I haven't used it for chocolate yet, I'm sure it will work well for that. Using this setup for cheese is better than ones that have the burner directly heating the bottom of the bowl instead of water between the pot and bowl which more evenly distributes the heat. Others tend to burn on the bottom unless you constantly stir. Of course if you're into the tradition of Swiss fondue cooking, the "thick" part in the bottom is the tasty part for your special guest!

The burner is hot enough to keep your broth simmering unlike another I have used. Also it holds enough fuel to keep things going throughout that course. You will need to refill it between cheese and broth of course make sure it's extinguished and cool before doing so. I used bottled gel purchased from a local cooking store.

An excellent purchase I am very happy with it.

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The metal is what you need for the temp. of oil I read. I did a lot of research on this. I ordered two of the lausanne ceramic bowl inserts so each of the 3 courses I did not have to clean it in between. they fit in the Swissmar Lausanne 11 piece copper fondue set perfectly. I use the ceramic for the cheese and chocolate courses . The size is perfect. I had these half full with each course ( cheese, oil, chocolate ) to feed 4 adults. There were left overs with all but the chocolate of course. These are the products to get for sure. So worth the price! Get yourself some extra color coded fondue forks also. This set is so stunning.

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We LOVE this fondue set because it allows us to have cheese or broth fondue AND Chocolate fondue!

It's a pretty sturdy set, the only thing I would say about it is that some of the slots for the forks in the splash guard are a little tight and hard to get the fork in and out but that's being very picky. And the first time we ordered it, the ceramic insert was broken but they shipped us a new one the same day!

We always preheat ours for a few minutes and cook everything in a pot on the stove top before we add it to the fondue pot so we can enjoy immediately instead of it taking forever to melt down off of the flame. But, once it's up to temp, it does a great job at keeping everything warm and melty!

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Very nice, I love it. Very elegant and stylish. Did not have a chance to try it. Price is fair for the quality.

Paricon Inc. 605 Snow Block Maker (Pack of 12) Review

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This thing does what it promises. The only thing was that it said "Pack of 12" in the title and so I was expecting 12 of these things so everyone could play and build at once -but I only received ONE. Not as fun. If more than one of you will be building, definitely get more than one and don't be fooled by the misleading verbiage in the listing. Bummer.

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Cheap Paderno World Cuisine 2 Quart Tinned Steel Charlotte Mold

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Very nice. It was very hard to picture this before the purchase. However, when it arrived I was pleased that it was exactly the size I wanted. Nicely made!

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Le Creuset 7/8-Quart Cast Iron Fish Gratin Reviews

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I picked this up at a Le Creuset store thinking that it was a great shape for fish (of course, since that is what it is designed for). However, I haven't even cooked a fish in it yet (just haven't gotten around to fish since I got it). But I do use it frequently for other things in my two-person household. I have roasted baby tomatoes in it and cooked mushrooms that kind of thing. It holds just the right amount of veggies for a side for each of us. Plus, this dish is narrow, so if you need your oven space for another part of your dinner, this can sit nicely on the side.

I love how it looks, too. This is one of their 'heritage' pieces and is very pretty to me.

It is cast iron, but since it's pretty small, I don't find it to be very heavy even with food. I don't use a small (counter-top) oven, but I bet this would fit inside one of those.

****EDIT****

I just posted a pic of this with a couple of chicken breasts in it for size reference.

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Just added another one showing how nicely a pork tenderloin fits in this gratin pan.

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I love the brand alreadyhow can you go wrong? This piece is great and very versatile. I sauted pearl onions on top of the stove and then added other veggies steeped in the olive oil and butter used for saute. Popped into the oven and in twenty minutes a lucious veggie casserole was ready. I also use it for baked artichoke spreadlots of surface area to get brown and crusty. Yum

Reviews of Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 2.5 Qt. Sauce Pan

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I use this pan nearly every day. Love being able to see the contents cooking. The handles stay cool and its easy to pour without spilling. Great all purpose pan!

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I've had this saucepan for about a year now, and I use it every day. It looks a bit tarnished compared to when I bought it, but I was expecting that. It's a pretty workhorse, not a porcelain doll. It heats evenly and is the perfect size for a wide variety of tasks. I purchased it in a large set, and it's the pan I go to most often.

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Stainless is going to get marked from any number of items cooked in it. I use the Calphalon stainless for cooking everything! The right cleaner will get the marks out/off. I have yet to have cleaning failure. The only cleaner that I have found to be absolutely successful on stainless is Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ (available on Amazon). This is a powder not creme paste. The paste does not work well. The right scrubber with the powder makes an enormous difference. I have tried all kinds, but found The Original Magic Jetz Scrubz J22 Scrubber Sponge Round (available on Amazon) to be far superior than others in cleaning any stainless cookware with the Bar Keepers. Of additional help is a bit of elbow grease not too much needed. Calphalon is expensive, but it cooks likes nothing else. Cleaning should not be a deterrent as to purchase or not. One just needs to use the right cleaning combination for the job.

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Simple, clean, heats up nicely. I would recommend to a friend for sure. If you are to get one. Enjoy.

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This is just one of several I purchased. This 2-1/2 quart saucepan fills one of my greats needs and with out any disappointment. Its one of the nicest and clean lines.

Meyer Cookware 50124 Yosemite Percolator, Stainless Steel, 8-Cup Review

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Perked coffee is old school, to be sure, but a well-made cup of percolated brew is robust and satisfying in a way that drip coffee isn't. Not only does the percolation process provide a deeper and fuller mouth, I think, but a percolator, bubbling away, is a lovely sight and sound.

If you don't like perked coffee, don't bother with any percolator. But if you are interested in something other than drip brew, consider this Farberware percolator. I'm not one to ooh and ahh over design, but this is a darned handsome piece of kitchen equipment. Take a look and the large picture and I will spare you the adjectives. :)

The stainless steel construction makes it sturdier and heftier than thin-metal percolators you might buy in the camping gear section of a chain store. While the name "Yosemite" evokes coffee bubbling over a campfire, I'd probably not use this on a wood fire to avoid blackening. I mean, this thing really is shiny and pretty. But as heavy-duty as it is, perhaps it would clean up well.

It's a capacious pot, making eight cups of coffee. The interior basket and rod are well made, fitting tightly together and clamping in place with the lock-down lid. It makes more coffee than my old electric percolator, but it does take up a burner on the stove-top.

Lastly, should you buy this unit, remember: Perked coffe may be good, but it's a danged sight hotter than drip brew. Of course, you'll probably figure that out for yourself...

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I have never had a percolator before I bought this Farberware percolator. I have always had drip coffee makers, which were ok, but expensive and I was trying to get away from plastic in the kitchen. I read all the reviews here and decided at this price I couldn't really go wrong and I was right. The Yosemite percolator makes a very smooth cup of coffee.

A few things I have learned:

Coarser ground coffee leaves less residue in the pot.

I use a regular coffee filter and just poke a hole through the middle to stop any grounds from getting into the coffee.

I turn my burner on high until it starts percolating, then down to med-low for approximately 7 minutes.

I make sure my handle is not on top of the burner, but rather, just over the edge and it has never gotten hot. I have a smooth top range.

After the coffee is done brewing, I pour it into a stainless steel thermos to drink throughout the day.

I hand wash my percolator and have had no discoloration or scratching to the surface.

You really can't go wrong with this purchase and it is really pretty sitting on the stove, too. I bought another one for camping.

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During Hurricane Isabel I had no electricity and was able to make great coffee on my gas stove with this percolator. I use it daily now.

I found a replacement for the plastic top at Fantes.com -part #11380, "Small Replacement Percolator Glass Top" for $1.99.

see:If you wash it in the dishwasher, don't use the "heated dry" option as it will leave permanent water stains. Also, I found that this coffee is reheatable [once] and still tastes good, not muddy.

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Bought this percolator because it doesn't require paper filters--and out of nostalgia. In my mom's kitchen back in the 60's, there was always a pot of coffee brewing in her electric percolator. The smell of the coffee was heavenly. Read reviews on this page about this percolator and people repeatedly complained of the plastic top melting and stripping and such, so I ordered a glass top at the same time I bought the pot--which works great.

After using the percolator for about a month, I have concluded that people are cranking up the heat to speed up the water heating process, and overheating it. Have found that converting from my superfast gigantic Bunn coffeemaker back to this old method, I have had to slow down and accomodate the extra time it takes to heat the brew. Figured that the extra 20+ minutes it takes is no big deal and I work it into the routine in the morning as I do other things. This percolator is from another era--a slower-paced time, and if it is used with care, it will last for years. One other thing--I always set a timer when I put the coffee on, as I tend to get sidetracked.

Oh--and the coffee tastes great!

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This is my first percolator. I originally bought it as a spacesaver. I have virtually no counterspace in my kitchen and thought it could just stay on my stove, which it does nicely (and it looks nice!). Thankfully, it comes with instructions, for those people like me who have no idea how to brew coffee this way.

I am very impressed with the flavor of the coffee, previously having only made coffee from drip makers and I enjoy not having to bother with filters. A small amount of the ground does end up in the coffee, but it sinks and doesn't affect my enjoyment of it at all... just don't drink the very last bit :) Also the handle stays nice and cool like you'd hope, but you definitely have to be careful not to touch the pot itself. It will burn, as you'd expect any steel pot that just came off the stove to do.

Now, the reason it only got four stars is due to the top. The plastic top of mine is usable, but deformed and difficult to screw in and keep screwed in. I can only assume that this is because it melted slightly early on (I don't remember receiving it that way). It hasn't gotten any worse and I have been using it for at least a year. I don't consider this a deal breaker though, since replacement tops can be bought at any kitchen store for fairly cheap. The lid, as other reviewers have noted, requires a small amount of force to take off. This actually makes me comfortable. I'm not worried that the lid may come off while the coffee is brewing, but that's me. I've never had a problem trying to get it off, but I also don't take the lid off til I'm ready to clean it, so I've never had the experience of being burned because it is on too tight.

Overall I really enjoy this product. It's a great price and as far as I'm concerned, its only shortcoming is a plastic top that can easily be replaced.

Reviews of Old Dutch International Rustic Rectangular Pot Rack with Hooks

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This is our first pot rack, and I must say that this one is well made. Comes with four chains and 4 mounting hooks so you can hang it as shown with 2 chains on one hook or with each chain on its own hook. I screwed all four into my ceiling so that the rack would maintain balance better when taking items off of it. Took less than an hour to install with a cordless drill and stud finder. It is made in China but is very sturdy and could not imagine ever needing anything more. We have over a hundred pound on this thing right now and it holds up fine.

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Looks great on amazon, but when you open the box its a different story. First in comparison to the black picture, you will notice the Fo antique paint job which is really light brown paint spread across the metal so thick you can see the brush marks. This "paint job" is continued across the chains, hooks, and bolts. It is so tacky I would expect to see this sold at a craft fair for 25$. Next you will notice that the hooks do not fit into the center, only along the outside edges leaving a hole in the center while hanging pots. Lastly the welds are pretty rustic with the center hoops disjointedly not meeting on the other side. They mostly connect only with the weld. I fool heartedly tried to salvage the pot rack by sanding down the brown paint and repainting it. After about 6 hours worth of work, purchasing new chains, and new hooks to fit in the center the pot rack looks OK. I wish I had sent this back. This is very cheap craftsmanship for 100$.

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I'm of two minds on this pot rack. On the one hand, you can spend as much ason a pot rack, and this unit costs only For the price, I suppose this isn't such a bad unit. On the other hand, you get what you pay for. Construction quality is generally poor, the welds are messy and the finish is awful. The threads on the ceiling hooks are the worst I've ever seen. Naturally any time you put a thread this large into solid wood, you have to appropriately pre-drill the holes. Even having done that, the threads were so dull and rounded I couldn't get them to bite. I could have possibly enlarged the holes somewhat, but, in my opinion, that wouldn't have left enough wood to adequately grip the threads (a full load of pots adds up to a lot of weight to support!) In the end, I threw the ceiling hooks away and replaced them with some heavy eye bolts with good quality wood screw threads. The pot hooks are adequate, but they sometimes require a bit of forcing to get them installed, and the finish on them is fragile. In the final analysis, the unit does what I need it to do, which is to free up cupboard space and get my pans where I can easily reach them. For that, I'm happy. However, if I had it to do again, I'd spend the extra money to get a better built, better finished product. I wouldn't recommend this pot rack to anyone.

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This rack is precisely the same one I saw on far more expensive websites. We've hung it and I'm delighted with it. One caveat: the hooks have on them a rounded tip that's excellent for preventing items from slipping off too easily, but the knob also prevents me from using them to hang pots whose handles have narrower openings. For those I have to use hooks of my own.

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This is a large pot rack that will probably hold more weight than your ceiling can support. Make sure you get the screws solidly into the joists.

The hooks have large balls at the end. Not all pot handles will fit over these (most of mine did) so for some pots you will have to get other hooks or put them in the basket. No complaint here; we have everything from old cast iron to All-Clad and there is not a good way to make hooks that will hold everything.

Review of Amco Collapsible Steamer, Stainless Steel

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I had been searching all over to find a small steamer basket that would fit in my smallest 1.5 quart pan. I took a chance on this one, and it fits. The closed diameter on this is 5.375 inches.

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I measured the closed bottom max width as 5 3/8 inches. It stands on three 7/8 inch long legs. These dimensions mean it will fit about any pot with a top rim diameter opening of 5 and 1/2 inches.

The center post and ring have not yet been too hot for me to lift the steamer from a pot. I then fold out the sides so I can slide off the steamed vegetables into whatever dish I'm preparing. This item replaced a Black and Decker steamer. The capacity of which I no longer needed, particularly it's rice cooking ability, having bought a separate unit for that.

This collapsible steamer has made kitchen life easier for this live-alone grandpa.

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This steamer works GREAT in small & large saucepots or in fry pans/skillets. Only a small amount of the liquid of your choice is needed to steam all your favorite vegetables, shrimp, clams, etc.

The ring on the post in the middle of the basket is especially helpful for lifting the steamer out of the cooking pot. However, the ring & post are removable for items needing more room, like corn on the cob or whole heads of cauliflower. The steamer folds compactly for easy storage. I use mine frequently and it still looks new after 20 years.

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Does the job efficiently. Easy to clean and store. I use it almost every day. Great item for the price.

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The removable lifting post and steamer basket have mismatched threads or they were stripped and the post would not screw in. Very disappointed in the quality and returned for replacement which hopefully will work.

Review of Fiesta 13-Ounce Square Mug, Lemongrass

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Holds the perfect amount of coffee, looks great and coordinates with other Fiestaware I have. Planning to purchase 4 more.

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I love ALL of my fiestaware, but I really didn't like the mugs that came with one of the sets (so I bought the set with the cup & saucer instead). I recently bought one of the square mugs and now I'm hooked and had to buy more. They have a nice big handle and I love the shape.

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Purchased 6 of these mugs a year ago. They are indeed beautiful mugs and are extremely well made, no chips so far. When I purchased them they were advertised as 14oz. however when using a measuring cup these mugs are 12oz to the rim. Will only hold 11oz. comfortably. Another thing these mugs are very heavy which seems to quickly draw the heat away from the coffee, thus the coffee does not stay hot long.

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All the quality that Fiesta is known for. The color is really a light spring green, it looks more of a chartreuse on the Amazon website. Very fast shipping and arrived in perfect condition.

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This cup is a great size for your morning

coffee--I will have to get a couple more

since all my Fiesta ware cups are the ones

that came with the sets but this size is great

OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs with Nylon Heads Reviews

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CI highly recommended these tongs, so I knew they would be quality. I love the pull-lock at the end, and the nylon is great for my non-stick pots and pans. However, the image is very misleading. Upon delivery, I was very surprised to see that instead of red tips, all the nylon pieces were red (the pull-lock, sidings, and tips). Not a deal breaker for me, but I was disappointed. Still very happy with their quality; would highly recommend.

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I love these tongs! They are light-weight but still have a sturdy construction. I got them in blue and they look even better than in the picture. The blue nylon tips are very well integrated onto the tongs-no worries of the tips flying off! Also the tongs have a great ergonomic design with well-placed hand grips on each side of the tongs. Very pleased with my purchase!

The only thing I've noticed, I specifically bought the nylon tip tongs so I could use them on non-stick pans. The tips are still quite hard and while it won't scratch your pan like metal tongs would, it's not 100% safe like a silicon tip would be. Depending on what you're doing, you could definitely still gouge a non-stick pan with these tongs. I just pay a little more attention when using any non-stick pans because these tongs are excellent otherwise.

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This was a Christmas gift from my daughter's wish list. It is a sturdy pair of tongs with a nice lock for putting in a drawer. She was pleased with it and, as a gift, it was a hit!

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These 12 inch OXO tongs are great! They are one of the most useful utensils needed in the kitchen at least my little kitchen. I have always liked Good Grips' OXO products. They are made well however I'm sure they are not made in America any more. I like the tips with the splash of lime/kiwi green. The push pull lock is very nice too.

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I purchased these tongs when I bought my enamel dutch oven didn't want to risk any scratches/chips on that monster. Like everything else OXO I have purchased, these are excellent quality. They feel sturdy, the lock release is stable, and the nylon tips are firm enough to do anything without the worry of scratching up my enamel and non-stick. The 12 inch size is great not so big that you can't handle little tasks and not so small that you pinch/drop/deform bigger items.

I use these tongs every single morning they have become a second set of fingers for me. Highly recommended all the way!

Magefesa Classic Praga Enamel On Steel 10 Inch Paella Pan Reviews

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This is a Paella pan, not a fry pan as pictured. It has two handles (one on each side) and is supposed to be used to serve in also. Picture a metal casserole dish used for cooking and serving. It is lighter weight than I had hoped, but still heavier than most cookwear sold at discount stores so I am overall pleased with my purchase, all things being considered.

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The picture you show is not what I received. I received a pan with a frying pan handle

and although disappointed with the shape it is a very nice pan. Change your picture!

Review of Emeril by All-Clad E914SC64 PRO-CLAD Tri-Ply Stainless Steel

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I'm just a guy who likes to cook. The Berndes teflon sauce pans that I've been using for years were starting to deteriorate, and I knew I wanted to replace them with a set of stainless steel clad cookware. As much as my ego wanted All Clad or Demeyere, I just couldn't justify the cost. After a lot of research and store trips, I decided on the Calphalon Tri-Ply set. Deciding to make one last attempt to kill any buyer's remorse, I made one more trip to Bed Bath and Beyond just to be sure. That's when I spotted the Emerilware Pro-Clad set (this is the fully-clad line, not the original line with the heavy disk welded to the bottom). I should say I'm not really a fan of Emeril -he's just another TV personality to me. I rarely watch his shows, and I've never eaten in his restaurants. If anything, I'm the kind of person who would avoid celebrity endorsed products.

Enough with the caveats. I wasn't crazy about the handles on the Calphalon set. Too skinny and short for my hands. When I grabbed the Emerilware sauce pan, it was instantly very comfortable in my hand. The handle is much beefier than pretty much any other SS cookware I picked up. Performance-wise, the handles stay cool on the stovetop (I have a glasstop). Even the loop handles on the stockpot were cool enough to pick up and drain a pot of spaghetti. Love the handles. The pieces have a slight heft to them without being unwieldy. I have a couple of old monster fry pans, and these are very easy to manage in comparison. Good weight and balance. Also, liquids pour nicely off the rolled lip.

I've had no problem adjusting to SS after using teflon for a lot of years. I use olive oil or canola oil, and have had no problem with food sticking or burning. I love the saute pan for searing steaks, chicken, and pork chops, then throwing it into the hot oven to finish. Back on the stovetop (using a pot holder, duh), a little bit of chicken broth or wine deglazes the pan and makes a quick an easy sauce. I find that I use all of the pieces in the set on a regular basis. The steamer is useful as we prefer to steam our veggies. If you follow the instructions and keep an eye on the heat, these things clean up with absolutely no problem. Any residual discoloration or stubborn bits come right off with Barkeepers Friend.

I deducted one star for the following small gripes: I would have preferred SS lids instead of glass, even though I haven't run into any drawbacks with the glass. Next, the Pro-Clad line is somewhat limited compared to other brands. I picked up the largest (3 qt) saucepan to round out the set -I would have preferred a 4 qt with an extra loop handle, but it' not offered. I'm hoping the manufacturer adds other choices to the line over time. It would be nice to have a matching saucier or wok, for instance. Lastly, I've noticed that the frying pan is warped very slightly, maybe 1/16", so that it rocks a little bit on the glasstop. I didn't notice if it came out of the box this way, or warped slightly from the heat of the stove. It doesn't seem to affect the performance anyway. All of the other pieces are perfectly flat on the bottom. I inspected all of the pieces for burrs, and found them all to be perfectly smooth.

In summary, my wife and I are really pleased with our purchase of the Emerilware Pro-Clad set. It works great and looks great. We expect them to give us many years of great food.

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I was reluctant to get a stainless set because of the reviews of those who found it easy to stain their pans -a fear reinforced by the pamphlet that came with the set warning of possible pitting from salt and discoloration from too high heat! And, sure enough, on about the third or fourth use, my wife cooked up some salty canned soup and one of the sauce pans looked like an oil slick with blue and pink hues that would not wash off. So, I hit the Internet and learned about Barkeeper's Friend (which I ordered) and vinegar. While I was waiting for the BarKeeper's Friend, I put some white vinegar in the sauce pan with some water. Almost instantly, the pan -which seemed cosmetically damaged beyond repair -was looking as good as new. I did heat the water, but I believe the stains were gone as soon as I added the vinegar to the pans. The pamphlet writer evidently didn't know the vinegar trick!!

Cook with less heat and wait until the water is hot before adding salt -the combination will ensure that the pans continue to look new after repeated use. Lower heat and the use of the covers (there's a reason for having them -and you won't even get a false scare.

Barkeeper's Friend -a less abrasive version of a cleansing powder -works well to remove minor stains from both the inside and the outside of the pans with no scrubbing required beyond that you can do with a sponge.

But, it's not about the pan's looks -even though it was great to find that the looks can readily be maintained. It's about the even heating. There are no hot spots. The reason you're paying extra for these pans is that their heat distribution is simply excellent, something you may never have experienced with cheaper sets. If you haven't experienced cooking with even heat, you don't miss it. But, once you do, you'll never want to go back.

I'm happy with the set and delighted that the complaints encountered about stainless steel picking up stains are misguided. Yes, with too high heat, with salt being added to cold water, or with some canned soups, the pans may appear damaged and will not respond to just anything. But, the vinegar trick is totally effective with discolored pans and the Bartender's Helper dispatches little black marks that may show up with ease.

Finally, if food gets burnt on to the pan, throw some water into the pan and bring it to a boil. The food can be easily scraped loose with a plastic spatula and Barkeeper's Friend will dispatch dispatch any relatively stubborn spots.

With reasonable care, the good looks of the pans can be retained indefinitely. And, should there be some staining that I haven't encountered, the pans will continue to do their jobs well anyway. It's stainless steel. Nothing will leach from the pans into your system. Teflon isn't necessary. Warm the pans before adding food, and the food doesn't stick with a little cooking spray or oil to help things along.

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I'm not one to take much time with giving reviews (very busy!), however, without the reviews of others who have gone before I would have had a much tougher time making the very big decision on what cookware to buy for my new induction stove. I researched for two weeks! So for those who are researching, here's my two cents: If you don't already know, only certain cookware will work on an induction cooktop (magnetic stainless steel, cast iron, enameled steel if a magnet sticks, it'll work, but it should stick firmly for best results). I Purchased an entire set of Emeril Pro-Clad Tri-Ply stainless cookware and LOVE IT! (I did purchase one piece of Emeril's clad-bottom cookware to test first, and it didn't perform as well as the Pro-Clad Tri-Ply. I think that line might be more suited for gas or electric burners?). This cookware is the result of a collaboration between All-Clad & Emeril, and for the price it is an incredible value. Heats evenly, handles don't get hot, they clean up easily (thanks to all you folks who recommended Barkeepers friend it really works)and the glass lids allow viewing of the contents while cooking. I wasn't really a fan of the glass lids, but I'm liking them a lot now. I'm not a professional chef, but I can see that the cookware heats very evenly and like the cooking results I've achieved so far. In addition, it is substantial and heavy enough to work on induction without being too heavy to lift. Seems very well made (there is not much difference in weight or looks between this and the All-Clad cookware I looked at) and it looks as though I made the right decision! The experience of this home cook is that this product is superb!

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If you want All-Clad quality for a reduced price, this is the set to buy. If you buy this set, its also a fantastic opportunity to get Amazon Prime essentially for FREE. When I bought this a month ago, you got a free 12" pro-clad skillet and 10" cast iron grill pan if you bought $300 or more in emerilware. I did, and the shipping for all pieces came to $65 dollars. I looked at amazon prime, and I bought a year's subscription for $70 dollars, and got 2nd day shipping of the pans for free. :)

As for the pans themselves... This are stainless steel tri-ply pans. All-Clad makes them for emeril, and they bear the quality of all-clad pans. Its a terrific value, even without the freebies above. You're not going to find any major differences when it comes to the shortcomings of stainless steel when comparing to other brands, more expensive or not. All stainless steel pans will rainbow with extreme heat, and will watermark, and tarnish, and will be harder to get baked on bits Off compared to nonstick. The trick is knowing the cleaning tools to make like easier. In the previous reviews, the two essential products were covered. Barkeeper's friend: cookware version, and distilled white vinegar. I definately recomend the cookware version of barkeeper's friend over the standard, as it does not contain abrasives that will scratch your pans. Since I started cleaning my stainless steel with BKF, I have no issues with tarnishing. my pans stay looking new. Its all about having the right tools for the job.

I also will never dishwash a pot or pan, nonstick or not. They deserve handwashing treatment for prolonged life. Never let them soak more than a few minutes to get off grease. a good way to loose your pan to the elements is let it set submerged in water covered in grime.

I love the ability to cook on the stovetop, then switch to oven. Stainless steel is meant to trap all those bits of meat on the bottom for the purpose of deglazing to make sauces or gravies. lets see a traditional non-grooved nonstick pan do that. I still use nonstick, but for certain tasks. stainless steel just doesn't do eggs right. :) and if you say it does, you're most likely deep frying them from the grease you need to use to keep them from sticking, don't own a nonstick pan, or can't admit stainless steel isn't good for all jobs. :) I keep my old trusty 10" nonstick just for sunday mornin' Eggs. :)

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This is the Pro set made by All Clad to the chefs specs. I have many all clad pieces and the handles on the Emerils are far superior and more comfortable. No heat trasfer to the handles and very little to the lid handles. Glass lids are a nice touch as you can check your stuff without loosing any heat or steam. These are built like a rock and look great. Nothing cheap about these and nice even cooking and heat dispersal. You wont be sorry.

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We are using this cookware in our 5th wheel. It is high-quality and takes up very little space. We're using it on an induction cook-top now. If you use this on a gas range, remove the handle or it may be damaged by the flame. Guess how I discovered that!

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I love this set. I purchased a single burner induction cook top and realized I needed to get some compatible cookware. I purchased these because they could nest and take up suck a small amount of space. They are great! Good solid quality. Handles are very sturdy even though they detach. The price was reasonable too.

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Well constructed, compact and of great quality. I got this for the RV since everything you would need to cook is in one compact setup and the pans are induction cooking compatible. Not disappointed at all. Would recommend this product but be sure to get the induction compatible version.

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Works great on the induction cooktop and fits into my cabinet in the RV perfectly. The lids could use a different type handle they get hot!

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This is a fantastic set of pans! Why hasn't someone made handles-come-off, nesting pans before? We have an RV & a boat. Perfect!