Best Chef'sChoice M679 Cordless Electric Glass Kettle Deals

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This electric tea kettle boils 1.75 litre of tap water in exactly 8 minutes, then automatically shuts itself off. It is saving us time and cooking fuel, and saves itself from boiling dry and self-destructing. I highly recommend it for those who need a couple pots of boiling water every day. So far(in a month or two), neither the heating plate in the bottom nor the glass pot itself have crusted up with mineral deposits and the water tastes pure and clean.

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[ORIGINAL REVIEW]

I recently started drinking a lot more tea, hot cider and hot chocolate. As such, I was boiling a LOT of water on the stove to pour in my mug. Using a sauce pan. Not very efficient.

I realized I needed a kettle to boil water. I spent probably two hours online looking at kettles -cast iron, copper bottom, aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic coated, etc. Then I realized the real problem was heating up water on my stove top; it uses an enormous amount of power. What I needed was a self contained, energy efficient electric kettle that was made of inert materials so it wouldn't impart any bad taste to the hot water and convenient for pouring/storing the water between heating.

Didn't take me long to hit on the Chef's Choice model. More than I wanted to spend, but otherwise met all my criteria -tempered glass so I can see the water level/heating state at a glance, easy to get on/off the base, enough capacity, black and stainless design, etc.

I've had this unit for 3 days now and I think it's great. On touch to turn on, few minutes later the water is at a RAGING boil, shuts off automatically or one touch to turn it off. No discernable taste imparted to the water. Easy to pour. Doesn't take up much counter space. Looks great.

In short, a well designed device that does what it's supposed to do and does it very well, thus simplifying my life. In other words, what an "Appliance" is supposed to do.

[UPDATE AFTER ONE YEAR]

Still using this on a daily basis. However, the lid on the top of the unit has stopped latching. The spring clips that latch the lid stick inside the lid. without the lid closed it will boil forever (no steam build-up to activate auto-off. May try to fix it myself. Taking off a star for this reason.

[UPDATE AFTER 14 MONTHS]

It died. The lid broke completely. The plastic lid had pretty much disintegrated internally after 14 months of daily exposure to hot steam from boiling water. I removed the lid entirely and tried to continue using it without one. That worked for a week then I lightly bumped it against my stainless steel sink while filling it and the glass broke. Apparently the glass becomes extremely brittle over many tempurature cycles. I think for the price this unit sells for it should last longer than 14 months (at least 3 years). Downgrading my review one star and not purchasing another Chef's Choice product.

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I bought this kettle to replace a Capresso one, which I liked but it did not last long -the handle broke off at the top just when garantee expired. I also hoped that this kettle will solve the problem of bad chemical smell apparently coming from the silicon or plastic seal between glass and metal heating element. Alas, this kettle has the same problem as Capresso! I hope smell will disappear as it did eventually in Capresso. Also, I was a bit disappointed that it took 7-8 min. to boil max. water -longer than Capresso, I thought, but maybe I am forgetting. Another annoying feature -the package said "fast and quiet," but it was neither. It was quite noisy, much noisier than Capresso. And don't even think to fill this kettle with more water than max -even that was too much: the boiling water was splashing so violantly, I was afraid it would spill over, but luckily it did not. But the next time I'll use less water than max. With all this said, the kettle did its job, turned off reasonably fast, and pouring was easy -you don't have to open the lid as in Capresso, and the steam did not come close to my hand. The kettle looks and feels very sturdy if not as elegant as Capresso. So, I hope it will last longer. But the next time I probably will go with a metal kettle, although some of them I saw in stores felt quite heavy even when empty, but at least they probably won't have stinky plastic. So, I would recommend this product, but with caveat, and not to somebody who is concern about plastic and bad smell.

Aug. 26, 2009: I am writing an update on my review: about 6 months later the lid is broke and does not operate properly. It does not open with the push of the button and has to be forced to be closed. I will try to return this product. I would like to take some of the stars back, but for some reason could not change them.

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I bought this to replace my Capresso 259.03 H2O Plus Glass Water Kettle, Polished Chrome. I decided to try something new because this one had an idea on how to prevent mineral build up.

Well, while that turned out great, it had 2 problems:

1) IT SMELLS! The water has to pass through a plastic spout and it leaves the poured water with a horrible plastic smell

2) Too complicated for their own good. The lid has a button you push to open it. The capresso you have to (OH NO!!) lift it yourself. The difference: The mechanism for openning the lid on this one broke. I never had a problem with the capresso. And the replacement (I tried another one incase the problems I was having were just a fluke) had a small little filter screen for the water pop out and I couldn't get it back in (I could see this as useful for loose leaf tea).

I really liked no more mineral deposits, but I simply can't live with the smell.

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My parents just bought this from the store today. My mom came home as was pleased as punch to have a new toy and make some tea. I'd had a plastic electric kettle in college and loved it. This one looks so cool but as I watched it heat up, I noticed it got much hotter and boiled much longer than the plastic one I was used to. It shut off as it is supposed to and my mom and I poured a cup of tea each and replaced it on the heating mechanism, button still in off position, did not continue to boil water. About 2 minutes later, the glass cracked and we watched hot water leak from just above the metal bottom. We were stunned! Brand new gadget broken after one careful use.

My parents really like this model and think they just got a defective one. I'll update if number two decides to stay intact and functional or not.

Zojirushi NHS-18 10-Cup (Uncooked) Rice Cooker/Steamer & Warmer Reviews

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i just wanted to add my two cents to help offset some of the negative reviews. i bought this particular cooker due to the positive reviews both here and on some other websites. i wanted a cooker due to being tired of cooking potatoes with most meals and getting tired of them. i received the unit very quickly and immediately tried it out. i wanted to try brown rice first, so i washed it briefly and put it in the machine to cook. shortly, a mass of bubbles filled below the lid and started 'sputtering' through the steam hole. not happy about the mess it was making, i endured it and ended up eating some fairly good rice with my first meal. i thought "yeah, they were right, it's messy, what a bummer". so, round two and three, i cooked some more, this time trying varieties of white rice and both resulting in a repeat of the first messy attempt, along with some 'browning' of the rices on the bottom of the pan. again i thought "this is no fun, friends or guests are going to think this is a piece of junk". by this time, i had been reading quite a bit on the 'net about rice, and concluded that a more thorough rinsing of the grains were in order, so my fourth round started off with such, along with an accurate measurement of rice and water, and....a pat of butter thrown in......i thought maybe it might help it from sticking or browning in the bottom. the result......perfect rice! i'm now making that my preparation regimen and i'm getting better results each time. i'm convinced that the errors others are reporting are not the machine's fault and i'm also convinced that, like most other machines, the user needs to figure out how to use it. in a short time a person should be able to make perfect rice repeatedly. to help the bottom-sticking, i'm also now opening the lid and giving a couple of stirs a couple of times through the cooking cycle. also note, like others have said that washing the rice is a must (maybe up to and including soaking, but i haven't tried that yet), as you are washing off a lot of the starch that helps make the mess in the first place. take note of the type of rice you buy. some rices have been stripped of their vitamins and have them 'sprayed back on', the bags will have instructions on them telling you to NOT wash the rice. i would avoid those types. i have yet to steam veggies or whole meals in it, but i'm sure i can get good results from it just as well.

good luck and good health!

update: 3 years later...... absolutely one of the best electronic kitchen gadget purchases i've ever made. we use it quite a lot and it's consistent!

ok, 4 years later and it's still the bomb! yes, i DID try some veggies in the top tray, along with some fish and they worked out just fine!

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I love my rice cooker and use it several times a week! But you need to wash your rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help with the "spitting water" problem the cooker has.

I enjoy using the steamer for kale, broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots. The only trick is learning when to put the veggies in while the rice is cooking so that the veggies don't overcook.

My brown rice tends to clump and stick on the bottom, even when the rice is washed. That's one problem that keeps me from rating this as a 5 star machine. The other problem is that the instruction booklet is poorly done. Brown rice needs to soak for 30 minutes before starting to cook.

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I've been using this model for just over two years now with no problems at all. We routinely cook brown rice and have had none of the problems that others have called out. The one thing you must remember though is that you MUST rinse the rice (white or brown) before cooking it. We put it in a screened collander and run cold water through it for about one minute. Shake the excess water and you're ready to go. The reason for the rinse is to keep the rice from foaming while it cooks. Evidently, the rice packers dust the rice with a talcum-like substance to keep it dry. This will cause the water to foam when it boils if you don't rinse it off before you cook the rice.

Cleanup couldn't be easier. Just rinse and wipe with a soft towel. Don't use metal scrubbers becuase the pan has a non-stick coating that you don't want to scratch. After two years of moderate use, our cooker still looks new and works perfectly.

This is a premium brand, and the product has lived up to my expectations. Five stars for this one.

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I spent quite some time doing research on rice cookers. I ended up selecting this one based on it was a cooker/steamer. On the first try the rice was PERFECT! Rinse rice as specified. Go light on the water for sticky rice and add a little more water for fluffier rice. The next morning I used the left over rice in the steamer capacity to make the rice pudding recipe included with the cooker. There was no left over rice pudding. The already cooked rice with the milk/eggs/vanilla had a beautiful custard like quality. I did not have a problem with the brown rice water/rice ratio. The warmer function served me well as the rice was kept warm until everyone was ready to dine! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS rice cooker/steamer for the cook that demands the best versatility from their appliances.

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This is an upgrade of a smaller capacity Zojirushi I bought through Amazon a year or two ago. I loved it, and the only reason I am replacing it is that my brother loved it as well. Since we have a family of six and eat rice every day, I figured I would just buy a bigger one and give him the smaller. He is happy, I am happy. My husband is Thai, so we cook only Jasmine rice. To make Jasmine, I use the ratio of one provided cup full of rice to one and a quarter provided cup of water, and it comes up perfect. Definitely rinse your rice, otherwise you will have white stuff spitting everywhere. Also, when the rice is finished cooking and it clicks over to warm, make sure to stir the rice first, otherwise it will brown a bit on the bottom. I have made brown rice as per the directions and it was great, though I discovered I prefer mine a little undercooked. I cannot fault this machine at all, it is a breeze to clean, doesn't take up an inordinate amount of space on my counter, and lets me get everything else done without having to risk a burnt pot on the stove. I see no need to spend more money on the fancier rice cookers with AI or fuzzy logic or whatever it is, and the price here for a basic rice cooker is even cheaper than our local Asian market for similar products. I recommend it to people all the time, and if you are like me and feel that a pot on the stove works just as well, upgrade. I still use the pot on the stove for browned rice, but if you mostly eat just plain rice like we do, you will not regret the purchase.

Review of Rachael Ray Porcelain II Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I had a previous set of Rachael Ray cookware, and by month three the inside of the pans were flaking, so I disposed of them. Not a satisfied customer, at all. Let's see how this cookware fares in three months.

This set of cookware on first inspection is quite attractive. The set arrived very well packaged, the lids well protected, the pots and pans encased in sturdy, heavy cardboard. All cookware and lids are encased in plastic. I washed each piece in soapy water as instructed before use. The set includes 1-qt covered saucepan, 2-qt covered saucepan, 6-qt covered stockpot, 3-qt covered saute pan, 8-1/2" skillet, and a 10" skillet. All come with tempered glass lids. Two-tone gradient porcelain enamel exteriors in orange. Not my favorite color, but I was surprised how attractive this set is. The interiors are non-stick. Upon reading the helpful hints, the use of non-stick cooking sprays is discouraged. The sprays leave a build up that will impair the non-stick properties. The cookware set is oven safe to 350F.

The 3 qt. covered sauté pan is going to be my favorite pan. It is large enough to sauté any type of meat, and/or vegetables. I can make sauces and, the best part is to sauté onions and peppers. The 1qt saucepan is not something I will use often. The rest of the cookware are all of sufficient sizes that will be very useful. I used the 10"skillet to fry bacon for BLT's for lunch. I used medium heat, and the bacon was crisp, just as I like it. The addition of two cookie sheets are excellent. They are heavy and of a good size. The handles will make it easier to remove the pans from the oven. This cookware set will be used often, and that is the best test of a set of pots and pans.

Recommended. prisrob 07-30-13

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a wonderful set of cooking pots and pans with two baking sheets thrown in as well. The baking sheets are a nice touch and really help to make this set everyday workable. I couldn't find information on the size of the baking sheets on the product page, but my calculations show that the pans are 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Everything works really well on my gas stove, the pots are heavy enough to keep them balanced on the grates without tipping over and they heat up well. My vegetable saute slipped right out after gently braising.

I love the color orange as it brightens up my small kitchen area and I'm keeping the pots out just to show them off. This set gives me just the right amount of everything, including the deep dish frying pan along with two other frying pans and a big tall pot for making spaghetti sauce and soups, etc.

I have noticed that Rachael Ray's products come extremely well packed and are sent in the original packaging. Unfortunately, the large pot I received has a small dent on top where the lid sits and two of the lids are dented. Although it doesn't effect the cooking, I wasn't happy to see that. If I had ordered this set myself, I would have been disappointed and would have contacted the company about this problem. If I had bought this set as a gift, I would have returned it. I don't expect everything to be perfect these days, but another may not appreciate the lack of inspection during the production process.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Well, let's start with the "pros" shall we?

The color is vivid and doesn't fade.

The handles stay cool while you're working.

The lid and pan are both a comfortable weight. Neither too light nor too heavy.

The lids do fit securely without a lot of steam pouring out the edges.

The pans all wash very easily due to the non-stick coating.

They are light weight, so an older person wouldn't have a hard time working with them.

The CONS:

The actual "saute" area on the bottom is a very small portion of the pan. Over half of the surface area is the sloping side, which makes it difficult to turn out a decent sized omelette or fry 4 small portions of meat simultaneously.

It dents and loses shape easily. Hypothetically speaking, if your child were to pretend they were Rapunzel and swing said skillet at say...Flynn Rider...the lid may not ever fit securely again.

The pan can go in the dishwasher, but if you do so frequently, it will destroy the non-stick lining, which is rather thin.

They are not as sturdy as the Farberware brand I used to have for around the same price.

Overall, I'm not unhappy with the pan, and I will be using it again, but I don't feel that it's of any superior quality to a much less expensive brand that I could have picked up at Walmart. No regrets, but not highly recommended.

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They are beautiful and durable. No hot spots. Fast cleanup. Bought them for my daughter.Now I want a set for myself.

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Love, Love this cookware. I have already purchased items from this line, durable, lightweight and since the lids are clear I don't end up ruining recipes trying to peek inside. I also love the fact that I can purchase single items instead of only being sold in these sets. It is like having the best of both worlds. Not to mention the resonable price.

Town Food Service 22 Inch Steel Cantonese Style Wok Review

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I was excited to receive my wok, but did not anticipate how large it is. It is too large for me to utilize for a family of two, and it better fitted for a large family or a restaurant.

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1. My wok arrived wrapped in a flat piece of cardboard that left the handles exposed. The wok received a dent, 1" by 4" by 1/4" in the very bottom during shipping -not bad enough for a return. 2. The wok is covered in what I imagine is machine oil to keep it from rusting. At first I thought it was seasoning but the machine oil smell was way too strong for it to be anything else other than 50 weight. 3. The ad correctly describes it has hand hammered -be ready for a scratched and blemished interior and exterior surface. 4. It is handmade, I am guessing it was made in a consignment, pig-iron, backyard furnace -this is just me being snotty and is not based on any actual facts or information concerning this wok.

So, now that I am a proud owner of this thing, I am debating what to do with it. Since I do the cooking for a large family I am concerned about what exactly was used in the smelting, hammering, finishing of this wok? The trunk lid of a '57 Great Wall? I have scrubbed the bejeebers out of it and intend to boil water for a day or two. I would be interested to know what others have experienced with this wok.

I am giving it 3 stars because it is pretty much as described, and if you look closely enough you can see the scratches and blemishes in the Amazon picture. I think my point here is that the buyer needs to know what they are getting before they click "add to cart".

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22 inch is great for big cooking quantities. Great quality wok. Remember its big size and don't forget to season the wok.

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This is a great wok. This is also a huge wok. I was looking for a larger wok to cook a full batch of fried rice without worrying about spillage, and this is perfect. Due to its size, you will need to have a dedicated wok burner/turkey fryer to even use this. I can't imagine any home range being able to accommodate and heat this thing effectively. The metal is quite thick (14 gauge, I believe). The handles are firmly welded to the wok, and the weld marks have been smoothed out on the inside. Overall, it is built like a tank and does not flex at all. It comes coated with thick protective oil which needs to be removed, and--like all carbon steel woks--it needs to be properly seasoned before initial use.

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Very nice hand made wok. Good heft and stability when used with a Bayou Classic high pressure cooker. Buy it!

Marcus Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Covered Sauce Pan Review

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This pot is well made, made in the US, and good for ceramic stovetops. It is on the heavy side for its size, but that is because it has an aluminum core that extends up the sides of the pot as well. We like the fact that it is dishwasher safe. Also, the lid is made here, unlike the lid from our All-Clad fry pan, where only the pan is made here but the lid is made in China.

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It's a solid saucepan, but there are a few things that keep me from loving it.

For one thing, the rivets are set fairly low, so that the food is almost always touching them. For another, I don't think the helper handle helps much at all. There's not really anything heavy enough that would require the extra handle, and it gets really hot from being so close to the element. As well, the long handle part of it is too hefty for the size of the pan. I'd say that it probably makes up more than half of the weight, so that it feels almost unbalanced when empty on the stove.

I generally don't use this unless my other saucepans are unavailable.

Cheap Cuisinart 66-7 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 7-Piece

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I have had this set for about a month and have had a chance to use them enough to have an opinion. They are well balanced and perform well, especially the sauce pans and stock pot. The 8 quart stock pot is large enough for a family of 4-6. Cuisinart advertises you can use metal utensils, but when you read their recommended use card, it says metal utensil will scratch the surface. That is a misleading marketing gimmick in my opinion.

My main complaint with the Cuisinart cookware is they heat up very quickly due to the thin 3 mm thickness. The fry pans are the weakest items of the set. After side-by-side comparisons against Emeril's All-Clad Hard Anodized, I much prefer the Emeril brand. The Emeril pans are 5 mm thick and seem to cook more evenly and are not near as temper-mental as the Cuisinarts.

For not much more money, I would look at the higher quality Emeril Hard Anodized set; and sorry Amazon, the best deals for Emerilware are using one of those 20% off coupons at Bed Bath and Beyond or Linens N Things.

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As always, you will never find a perfect cookware. This Cuisinart 7 piece is no exception. It is great but not perfect. Its light weight is very impresive and handle isn't that hot after long period of cooking time. Easy to clean. The non-stick surface is better than other brand. It takes very short time to heat up stuff too. However, couple weaknesses, the lit does not have a small hole to release pressure which we have to watch out for overheat spill. Plus the lit is not the same design as the pot itself, it heats up really quick. So be careful. It is not a good idea to buy plastic handle with the lit, it will deform and loose after a while. Over all, it is better than what I expected even though I have owned this set of cookware for 4 weeks.

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This is the second cuisinart cookware set i have purchased from Amazon. The first i bought for my home and have been satisfied beyond my expectations. I bought the second 7 piece set for my travel trailor and again cannot begin to describe how wonderful they are to use.......TERRY THURMAN

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The coating of these pans started to come off after two years. The cuisinart customer service was good and replaced 3 of these pans already. However, the coating in one of the new ones is starting to come off again. They would be great if this didn't happened.

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The Cuisinart pots were given to my granddaughter down in Oregon so I don't have a clue what they are like??? Our son-in-law likes to cook and it was from him that we got the recommendation for hard-anodized pots. Doris

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Best Winware Professional Aluminum Sauce Pans Deals

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I wanted a sturdy, no-frills 2.5 quart saucepan and this turned out to be a good choice. The handle gets hot and is a too narrow to feel like you have an ideal grip, but in a pan this size, not really a problem. No pouring spout but the aluminum edge handles pouring better than expected. Goes in the oven, demands no special care. I'm happy!

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Got this thing about an hour ago. Guess what, the company's sticker glued to the side

is six inches by four and impossible to remove. It comes out into tiny, tiny pieces and

the glue left behind, stays behind. If I can't remove it in the next hour, in the thrash it

goes !

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I bought this pan because it is all aluminum and no Teflon coating. I wanted it to make sugar water for my humming bird feeders.

I use it, but have to use a dipper to remove the sugar water less I spill a lot of it. I have ordered a stainless steel pan with a pour spout from Amazon.com to replace this one. We'll see how that goes.

Also, beware of handle, it gets HOT.

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Not at all impressed. I guess this is what we've come to either things that last a little while (i.e. made with cheap labor/materials) with a relatively low cost or (in the case of the All-Clad, which I want) priced into the stratosphere. I just have to think that there's got to be a Made in the USA 4 quart pan that is durable, attractive, well designed, etc., that people would buy somewhere in between $25 and $190 I know I would.. Would not buy this again, just too utilitarian and thoughtlessly designed.

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This pan is sturdy built, good quality aluminum and can be used in the oven, for the price very good pan.

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 14" Roaster with Nonstick Rack Review

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For some reason the Amazon page doesn't give the actual height of the sides once its out of the box; it is about 2 7/8" if you want to know. I bought this to replace an All-Clad Petite Rosti pan. To me this is the better pan hands down.

Here's why. (1) This pan is actually clad, with stainless steel surrounding an interior aluminum core. The All-Clad pan does not have the aluminum center. So I expect this one to conduct heat better. (2) This pan is certainly is a lot lighter (I compared the weight before I gave the old one to Goodwill). I think its lighter because it has the aluminum core. (3) The bottom is pretty flat. The bottom of the All-Clad is kind of convex, which makes it harder to use over an electric burner or flat stovetop. And it is hard to make gravy in the All-Clad since the juices you're cooking down roll to the sides, but the flat bottom of this pan makes it a snap. (4) Both pans include a roasting rack, but this one does not have the two bars across the bottom that come on the All-Clad so it is much easier to clean. I have not seen a problem holding chickens in it even though the two bars are not present. (5) This pan is significantly less expensive, at least here on Amazon.

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This is a great, sturdy roaster that also browns food very evenly. My only complaint would be that it is a little on the small size. I can't knock points off for that, since I knew it was only 14 inches when I bought it, but I guess I didn't realize just how small that would be when actually using it. If you're looking for a heavy-duty roaster that you can use for chickens or smaller turkeys, then this is a great buy for a Tri-Ply pan. But if you're looking to roast monstrous birds for special occasions, then I would suggest something larger.

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I bought this to replace a large non-stick roaster that was peeling and no longer safe to use for making gravy from the fond in the bottom of the pan. I wanted a tri-ply roaster this time that would give me more even heat when making gravy, and I wanted a smaller one that would not be overwhelmingly large for roasting a chicken. Because it's just my wife and I, we usually cook a 12-14 pound turkey on holidays, so this seemed like a good choice. Mostly it was.

I used the pan for the first time for our Christmas turkey, and (other than the rack thing below) it performed admirably. The pan itself is sturdy and of high quality. It's not as heavy and some top-end tri-clad skillets, but it feels good and solid, and it handles well.

The only thing I really dislike about the pan is that the rack sits freely in the bottom of the pan without anything to keep it from sliding around. Our old one had a rack that laid onto four 'knobs' on the ends, securing it completely. This one takes great care, when sliding it into and out of the oven, to keep the rack from sliding to the side. Still, as I look carefully at the images of other high-end roasters, it seems like they all do that, so I guess that's just how it is now.

People considering this should be very conscious of the size and how it will meet their needs. The box the pan comes in says it will hold up to an 18-pound turkey. That's ridiculous; it wouldn't come close. Our turkey was 14.2 pounds and it just barely fit. By just barely, I mean that there was only about 1/4-inch left on all four sides. Combined with the insecure rack, it took some fiddling each time I basted it to keep the rack in the right place. Even then, I had to be very careful with the basting. If I angled the baster toward the back side, the juices would shoot off the turkey, past the edge of the pan. I had to drizzle it straight down from the top. Unless my turkey was mislabeled, I would say you should consider this for 14 pounds max. I'm not complaining about the size; it really meets my needs well. I just wanted to make clear what you're getting.

Overall, I really like this pan. It performed superbly on the stove top and it cleaned up nicely. The inside bottom is (was) mirror-shiny, and so pretty out of the box, but the whisk I used for the gravy pretty much took care of that. That doesn't worry me, though, as pans are tools, meant to be used. A recommendation is always relative to price, so mine is this. I bought it on sale via Amazon just before Christmas in the high two-digits and I would give it a high recommendation at that price for someone looking for a smaller pan. As I write this, it's already back to its normal price about 50% higher, and I think that's more than its worth. For that price, I would instead go with the larger, but much more affordable Cuisinart MCP117-16BR MultiClad Pro Stainless 16-Inch Rectangular Roaster with Rack.

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I love Amazon warehouse deals. This lovely roaster was on discount because it was marked used. I bought it without much thought and when I received it, I found it to be brand new! Excellent choice! I love that it is tri-ply for even heating and stainless steel which is healthier than non-stick. I like that the handles are riveted on. The rack and lifters are a cool addition to the roaster. I saw that episode of America's Test Kitchen where this one was the highest rated. Awesome! I really had contemplated paying way more than what I did for a roaster of this caliber. Thanks to Amazon for offering up such amazing deals!

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This is a beautiful little roasting pan that easily fits a nice chicken surrounded by roasting vegetables. The best part is that the juices don't burn because it conducts heat so evenly. The bottom is flat, so you can set it on the stovetop for deglazing.

Cheap Nordic Ware Toaster Oven Pizza/Crisping Sheet

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For one person this is a great item. French fries come out nice and crispy like they were deep fried but without the grease!

I put fries or tater tots on the tray and give them a quick spray with cooking spray, season them then just cook in the toaster oven. Pizza reheated came out great also and so did frozen chicken patties.

If there are two people look into getting the larger size for a stove oven, this tray cooks for one reheating pizza or cooking fries or tater tots.

Well worth the small amount it costs.

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This is a good option to have for heating/reheating anything you want to have a bit of air flow around. Pizza, bread, biscuits and so on all seem to do well with it. It's gone through the dishwasher for us with no problems.

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I love the crisping pan. I've only washed it by hand, even though it says it's dishwasher safe. I just worry about rusting on any metal pan. It has worked great for pizza and breads that I want toasted.

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Works great for small pizzas in my Cuisinart convection oven. It dose what it says; browns the bottom while cooking the top. Mini pizzas come out perfect.

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Works great for french fries, taquitos, pizza rolls, french bread pizza. It's also the best way to quickly reheat a slice of thin-crust pizza and have it come out crisp. Sure, the size is small but people trying to be ambitious with toaster ovens are kidding themselves. My only disappointment is that the non-stickiness of the non-stick surface seems to fade (even without being scratched). I think it may have to do with being used a lot at higher temperatures, but that's to be expected with the kinds of foods you would crisp on this.

Review of Bodum Bistro 5-Speed Electric Blender, 42-Ounce

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I love the one piece jug. It's dishwasher safe so just throw the jug in the dishwasher upside down and it's clean. No gaskets and rings to assemble or loose.

Blades seem strong and are large enough that it grinds ice for smoothies without needing to open and redistribute the content. It seems to cope well with small loads (12-16oz) and has enough power to do the job.

The suction cup feed and weight keep it situated and the controls are straight forward. You either set the speed on the dial then use start / stop buttons. Or hold the pulse button. The motor starts slowly and ramps up to speed which seems to help it get it's teeth into whatever you have in the jug.

The on off switch is round the back which might offend some and can cause it to switch off if pushed up against the wall.

It's a nice cheerful red plastic that seems robust although I am sure the looks are not for everyone.

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I purchased this item after reading a number of reviews on blogs I follow. My husband and I wanted to make great green smoothies, knew we needed a good blender to get the kale and lettuces liquid form. While our family and friends are all owners of a name brand costing $500, we decided to hold off and research first. So happy we did, and SO happy we took a gamble.

Even through we are happy, there are a few complaints:

1) Although the description says "black" ours came in red. Not the biggest of issues, but I would check before ordering.

2) Entire thing is plastic. I jut assumed it was glass, but I was wrong. This make it quite light (although base has suction cups to help keep in place).

3) Pre-blending is required for greens. I tried cutting down the greens and putting directly in blender, but it didn't work. Then I put them in the food processor first, chopped the small (minced) and transferred into bender. Hello smoothie!

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Like all their products Modern European design nice looking kitchen accessory be careful not to scratch the vase is a clear Plastic

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I use my blender mostly for smoothies and this delivers a fantastic consistency. I am still on the learning curve with this Bodum, but it is definitely a keeper. It is powerful and the blades stand higher off the bottom than my Hamilton Beach so less material gets stuck underneath -which is great for blending fruit. I returned the Ninja Pro because it delivered a grainy puree, yuck in a drink. This one is silky, more like a sorbet or frozen yogurt. It will shave ice into a fine consistency, however I haven't found the right setting for crushing ice. The pressure fit cover is sort of hard to remove, and yes it is pricey, but I got lucky with Warehouse Deals. And I love the red color and the modern-yet-retro style.

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need long time to chop fruit and don't have enough power the design is nice but no powerful to blenb fruits . i wish retun this product

OXO Good Grips Brownie Spatula Review

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The spatula is the perfect size for brownies and such, and we purchased for use with nonstick cookware (a 9x13 pan in particular). We used it often, but unfortunately the plastic just snapped after we'd had it for only a few months. So great design, but disappointed in the quality. OXO usually has great stuff.

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The spatula is nicely designed for comfort, but is a poor choice of material as it is made of hard plastic. It snapped in half the second time I used it.

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I was ecstatic to own a spatula that was the perfect shape and size for removing brownies from the pan. However, the plastic broke with only a few uses (and it is not like too much force was applied). I hope OXO reads these reviews and improves this item. Such a disappointment.

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Nice Spatula for using with non-stick bakeware. Just don't apply too much pressure when using, I think if you did it would snap & break the handle off.

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If you read closely, you'll see it's not a metal spatula. That takes some getting used to, and I feel like it's breakable because it's plastic, though that's probably not true. Spatula is thick, so doesn't make a clean, barely perceptible cut, but an 1/8" or thicker separation in the brownies. Though it's much narrower, the 'serving spatula' might be better for brownies. I plan on trying that.

VitaClay 2-in-1 Rice N' Slow Cookers Reviews

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The real reason I have nothing negative to write about this Rice and Slow Cooker is because I had no expectations that it would be the same as the other non-stick surface rice cookers and slow cookers.

I expected it to be different cook differently and I expected it to contribute to my general health. IT HAS NOT DISAPPOINTED ME! I use it daily. I have cooked brown rice, white rice, wild rice mix, oatmeal, beef stew, lamb stew, chicken fricassee, split pea soup, lentil soup, black beans, ....... the list is just too long.

I am COMPLETELY SATISFIED with this ceramic cooker. It is true that there is a small amount of rice that always sticks to the bottom of the pot. The reason for this is that I wanted to get rid of the poisonous non-stick surface on my previous rice cooker. This does not bother me. It is a very small amount of rice and it does not represent a large waste of food nor a large amount of money. My estimate is that it represents about $5.00 a year if you cook rice almost every day as I do. I am oh-so-very pleased to be rid of the teflon coated rice cooker. It's sitting in my Goodwill Industries take-away box.

If you are wondering... do I buy it? Do I not buy it? The answer lies within your expectations. Do you want to be healthy? This is not a non-stick surface! Yes... the rice WILL stick a bit only on the bottom. I soak it for 30 minutes and the rice comes right off. I handle the pot and the top with GREAT CARE. I follow the instructions that came with the manual. No extreme changes in temperature. You can't take the ceramic pot out right after cooking and pour cold water in it. If you think you might be banging the pot and top don't buy it... you will break it. It is not your old metal rice cooker. It is ceramic. It is somewhat fragile as all ceramic pots are. Do you want delicious food? Buy it. Do you want beef, lamb and chicken that you can cut with a fork it is so tender and juicy? Buy it. Do you want enhanced flavor in recipes you have been cooking for years? Buy it.

The product, the packing and the shipping were Amazon's usual EXCELLENT. I had it at my door 2 days after buying and it was packed extremely well.

I DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COOKER to anyone that genuinely cares about their health and that is willing to be realistic in accepting that they are purchasing something different than what they are accustomed to. You will fall in love with it and use it many many times as I do!

UPDATE: June 29, 2012

Still 100% pleased with this purchase. I use it almost every day. Today I put some navy beans, water, carrots, potato, onion, garlic, swiss chard and lamb in my pot... pressed soup and went out with family. When I got back I had an excellent Tuscan Navy Bean Soup waiting for me. My apartment smelled DEELICIOUS!!!! I love this pot. I've cooked about 20 different types of rice in it and the more I use it the more I value it and am so glad I took the risk and bought it.

UPDATE: May 16, 2012

Still 100% pleased with this purchase and use it almost every day.

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I was very excited to receive this in the mail after only two days, thanks go to Amazon. My Fiance and I had been looking for a non-cancerous rice cooker as the teflon coated one we had was chipping outrageously. I was looking for something that would not burn the rice onto the bottom as I had read the stainless steel rice cookers had the tendency to do. I found this along with a few mixed reviews and decided to call the company themselves for answers to my questions. The woman on the phone was very nice and reassured me that the cooker had no teflon (multiple copies of the same review with that accusation were all over while researching) and although it would take about 10 min longer than our old cooker AND was a slow cooker combo, I decided to go for it.

It's ok. It cooks rice well, but if you leave the rice in there for more than 20 minutes on warm expect rice to burn onto the bottom. Brown Rice burns more easily. We tried cooking it with more water, adding water to it after it was cooked to resolve the burning issue, but to no avail. We now cook the rice, trun the cooker off, and then remove it from the cooker and place it in the refrigerator. This is very disappointing because the main reason we loved rice cookers in the first place was that you could leave rice in the cooker for lunch and dinner and have fresh tasting steamed rice. Now we have to microwave whatever is left over. Also, there is a warning about leaving liquid in the cooker for too long. "If liquids have been soaking in the clay pot for a long time, a leak could occure. Use a dry towel to dry the outside surface of the inner clay pot." A little iffy when trying to make a stew, right?

Overall it does the job of cooking the rice adequately and is teflon/cancer free, but for all of the other advantages of having a rice cooker, i.e. leaving it on "warm" for a few hours, easy clean up, etc, it is not worth the money. I would suggest a ceramic rice cooker if you can find one at a comparable price. Good Luck!

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Works well with white or brown rice. My favorite use is for oatmeal,

1/2 cup steel cut oats

1/2 cup mixed grains(flax seed, quinoa, millet, barley, wheatberries, rye,

lentils, split peas)

2 1/4 cups water

1/4 teaspoon spice, cinammon, ginger, turmeric, etc

cook on brown rice setting

top w/ frozen blue berries when done cooking, or raisins, or dried apricots

mix w/ 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil, 1 tablespoon mollasses

2 whopping servings of flavor,texture,fiber, iron.

Just don't drop the lid it will break,

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I received this product as a gift and I love it! Stews are effortless. Just cut up some veggies and meat, add stock and press "stew". In four hours it's perfect. This machine turns really tough inexpensive cuts of meat into tender stews and soups.

The rice cooks much better than in the cheaper rice cooker I have. No "crunchy" rice at the bottom of the pot.

There's something about the clay cooking which cooks the food more evenly. It is also very easy to clean. There are many other features this cooker has which I haven't explored yet (the product comes with a recipe book), but even if it just made rice and stew I'd say it was an excellent buy!

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When I read the reviews to this unit, I noticed the big complaint was that the clay pot had a tendency to crack or break. The company says you have to be careful with it when washing it, and not to allow severe temperature changes. Otherwise, everyone said that it cooked rice and other foods really good. It does cook good, but it has a tendency to burn the food at the bottom of the pot no matter what setting you use. Anyway, I figured I would really baby the pot when cleaning, etc. and treat it with kid gloves, but low and behold, I end up with a crack it the bottom of the pot after only four months of use. I have contacted the company by e-mail and voicemail and they do not respond. I wanted to like this unit, but I have no intentions of purchasing a new pot every couple months in order to use this cooker. They need to perfect the clay in the pot, upgrade the heating element design, and get some customer service, until then, I can't, with a good conscience, recommend this unit to anyone. Unless there is another company making clay pots, stick with a stainless steel unit.

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this is a great item. I like to use it to brown pork and beef whole tenderloin or lamb chops on the stove top, before transferring to the hot oven to finish them off. perfect results every time and unbelievable easy cleanup.

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It grills and bakes evenly; it's lightweight; and it's easy to clean. I have a set of Berndes cookware, and this was just what I needed.