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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Buy CAT CORA by Starfrit Stainless Steel Cook N Serve Casserole

CAT CORA by Starfrit Stainless Steel Cook N Serve Casserole, 3.8-Quart
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The idea is a good one: a stainless steel pot for cooking, plus a bamboo sheath to use as a cover when serving from a hot/cold pan, plus independent use of the sheath as a bamboo serving bowl. The bamboo bowl itself is fine, and the stainless steel 3.8 qt. pot with perky glass lid seems fine too.

But... the sheath doesn't quite fit properly. The handles of the steel pot are necessarily attached under the pot's rim, meaning that they stick down lower than the rim itself. Yet the rim of the bamboo bowl is perfectly even, without indentations into which the pot's handles could slide. So the pot touches the bowl only by its handles when it's nestled inside the bowl, leaving the rest of the rim between the handles free-floating over the rim of the bamboo bowl. This means the steel pot can tip a little bit either forward or backward -a bit disconcerting when trying to move the filled combo or scooping out food.

Second, the handles on the pot stick out a very long way beyond the bamboo sheath. So, if the pot was really, really hot when you put it into the sheath, it would be awfully easy to knock your hands against those still hot handles by mistake when trying to serve yourself, pass the item to someone else, or carry it from stove to table. Especially given the potential for the pot to tip inside the sheath (see previous paragraph)!

Third, because there are no handles on the sheath, it's not easy to pick up the filled pot/sheath combo. You have to compress your hands tightly against opposite sides of the bamboo (CAREFUL not to burn them on the pot's handles!), raise the combo a little, and then slide your hand under the bottom of the bamboo bowl for a better grip if you want to pass the dish around the table or take it to a potluck. Of course you then need to reverse the procedure to put it back down. So to me the sheath seems best as a sort of fancy trivet, already placed on a buffet, to which you bring the hot (or cold) pot for insertion, but which you never move when full of food. It does have some additional insulating properties that way, of course, but the combination doesn't really work for me if you ever need to move it full of food.

This combo was available a couple of weeks ago at an exceptionally attractive price, so I was happy to try it out. I originally thought I might want to get a second one, but I don't think I would now, even at that original price (which is no longer available).

But I'm a huge fan of Cat Cora's food line available from Amazon, especially the tapenades. Try Cat Cora Gaea Green Olive Tapenade, 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6) or Cat Cora's Kitchen by Gaea Sundried Tomatoes Tapenade, 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6), for example -both are stunning. She has several other flavors which are probably just as good, too. I keep at least the green olive and the sundried tomatoes versions stocked in the pantry at all times, both for use by themselves as dips or sandwich spreads, and as ingredients (there are recipes printed inside the cardboard sleeves, and the stuffed mushrooms made from the Sundried Tomatoes are world class!!). They're perfect as last-minute appetizers with crackers or a good bread and have made many, many guests of mine incredibly happy! :)

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Bought them all: 1.5 (from another site-not sure why this pot is more expensive than the 2.5 qt), 2.5 (still waiting for this one as this is part of my order is fulfilled by another source), 3.8, 4.9 & 5.9; I love all things bamboo-and while trivets are a lot cheaper, the bowls are a nice touch.

I almost did not buy these as the one reviewer left some pretty negative feedback. The only reason I would have taken .5 star away-this should be offered as a set and not just have to be bought pot-by-pot, but that is not an option. Saw these on another website, did some searching and found them here at fairly the best price-except on three of the four pots, I had to pay sales taxes.

1. Shipping: arrived quickly

2. Packing-very well packaged no damage to the outer box

3. Unpacked, stacked-to check how well they could be stored. The bamboo bowls fit into each other is very tight and might take some work to get back apart. No issues with the pots. With the pot in its serving bowl, there is a little wiggle, but nothing of the sort the other reviewer conjured in my mind. The pots fit into the bowls fairly well. I would not like the bowls to have handles, unless they were made for the pots' handles to fit into also. That would help with carrying. However, you can get around that by placing the bowls on the table, then carrying the pots out of the kitchen afterward.

4. Everything is very well made; I did not find any sharp edges or blemishes. Bottoms are flat. No warps.

5. Washed and dried-so far no issues

6. -AND cooked. I had picked up lots of fresh veggies from our local farmers market-okra, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, onions-then some broth, last some polenta to thicken it. Yum.

7. The pot's handles only warmed slightly

8. Handle on the lid did get fairly hot-not hot enough to burn, but hot enough to not hold comfortably.

9. I like these sizes. and they work very well on my glass top range.

I have not bought a set of pots in about 15 years. My other pots are still good (an enamel set I have had for over 20 years, several cast iron pieces and a calphalon set) All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and now with the weather cooling off, I look forward to lots of good stews and soups. I can definitely recommend these pots. Happy cooking!

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I needed something that wasn't huge but could use on top of the stove as well as in the oven. This has been great! Good quality and I would recommend it easily to anyone looking for such a pot.

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I got this on a one day Amazon sale and it is wonderful. Sturdy stainless, well made bamboo shell. Looks very nice on the table. I make chunky, home made applesauce and serve it hot from the stove. This is perfect for that little special treat for my family.

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I bought several of these lovely stainless steel cook and serve casseroles as wedding gifts and included recipes that the brides could use with their new pots. Got rave reviews from the recipients! It solved a big problem for me as the shopping where I live is limited to a few stores-or a 45 mile drive. I always end up at Amazon.com and have been so pleased.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Buy Lodge LGP3 Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press

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I am a vegetarian and I use this grill press all the time. It's great for grilled sandwiches! It will help you make great stuffed french toast. Your hashbrowns won't be a sloppy, crumbly mess anymore. This heavy little bugger is perfect for the aforementioned applications and about 40,000 more but the thing I use it for on almost a daily basis is preparing tofu. That magical bean curd benefits tremendously from the steady pressure of a hot lodge grill press!

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This press heavy enough for use as a small meat or sandwich press. You may need to get another one if you like to cook for a large group or like to cook different things in a large pan.

You will still need to season it a bit for sandwiches or they will stick. If you are just frying bacon, then the original finish will also season up in no time.

A basic, no-nonsense product. Handle will get hot.

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I bought this for my inside grill. I found when I cooked pork chops the corners wouldn't be quite done because they liked to curl up slightly. This has totally fixed my problem. I do have to adjust my cooking time because the press is a bit heavy & the meat cooks more quickly than before.

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A well made product. My only gripe is the petite size. As one person pointed out, this is my error for not doing my homework. However, my interest was in purchasing the large cast-iron grill, the press was offered when I made my selection and just from looking at the photos, it appeared to be more appropriately sized for the grill I was purchasing. Again, it was my error for not confirming the size before agreeing to the added purchase. If I had checked, I would not have purchased the press. It's good for one person and that is not the way we cook.

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Very good quality and heavy, only 6.5" long

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Reviews of All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Chef's Pan

All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Chef's Pan
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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When I started law school, I moved into a studio apartment with only microwave pots to cook in. After a year, I decided that some better form of food was necessary. I first got an All-Clad 1-quart saucier, and then I got this amazing pot/pan. I need nothing else. It warms quickly and evenly and cleans beautifully. At first I choked over the price but I bit the bullet and got it. The cost is, granted, about the same that one can pay and get a whole set, but I've had those inferior sets before. They've gotten thrown out in a year or two because they're worth exactly what I paid for them. Should I ever actually need another pot, I won't look at anything but All-Clad cop-r core.

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This pan is of top quality. Heating is rather even due to its special constraction. The 12 inch size is perfect for preparing meal for 1-4 persons. The handle will never be hot however the handle of lid could be hot if cook long.

CON: When stirring fry eggs or meat, this pan is really sticky. I changed from high heat to medium heat and added more vegetable oil and these won't help that much.

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I bought this pan five months ago and have not regretted it. It was the first piece of All Clad Copper Core that I purchased and I have purchased five more pans since! First of all, the pan looks beautiful and you can put it in the dishwasher. I clean it with powdered Bar Keepers Friend (sells for $2 in Publix) and then put it in the dishwasher. My dishwasher has a sanitize cycle, so I prefer to put as many things in it as possible that do not require hand washing.

I have cooked a variety of things in this pan: Fried items, sautéed items, marinara sauce, stews, soups, etc. Basically, it is a great multi-purpose pan and unusual. You will never find this style of pan in a set that you would buy. I am not into Asian food, but obviously if you like that, this pan would be perfect for stir frying. It holds quite a bit of food and the loop makes it easy to move from the stove to other areas of the kitchen if you need to. The lid is high doomed so moisture will stay in as well. I really do not think you can go wrong with this pan. I own the 10 inch fry pan, but find it's not necessary to purchase the 12 inch since I have the Chef's Pan.

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Also known as a Sauteuse Evasee, this type of chef's pan is probably the most versatile piece of cookware one can buy. It can boil, steam, stir fry, deep fry, braise, blanch, slow cook, pan fry, blacken, saute, and perform pretty much any other task required of cookware. In my opinion, there is no better pan for making large amounts of roux based sauces, it effectively functions as an extra wide 4qt saucier. Using a whisk couldn't be any easier, there are no hard to reach areas whatsoever.

All Clad's version of this pan is particularly convenient because it can be placed in the dishwasher. Not everyone has the time to hand wash their pans, especially if you cook on weekdays.

Please do not buy this pan thinking it will replace a traditional Chinese carbon steel or cast iron wok. The heat distribution is much too high to achieve the high temperatures around the edges that are required to produce "wok hay", that great smoky, umami-packed wok signature flavor. For everything, and I mean everything else in the kitchen however, it is great!

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I recently received this pan as a gift and, though I have not used it much yet, I think it is necessary to mention that the Amazon product description is wrong--this pan is not a wok, or "wok-like" in anything more than a superficial sense (it has rounded sides). It is much shallower than a standard wok, and has a much larger flat portion on the bottom than a standard flat-bottom wok (it is more like a deep skillet with a lid than it is wok-like). Yes, one could stir-fry in it, but that means little (one could try to stir-fry in a skillet or sauce pan also).

Stir-frying will certainly be easier and better in an actual wok that is deeper and more rounded; I have one made by Calphalon and it is great. As far as this chef's pan goes, I plan to use it primarily for fricassees and braises.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

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Very Classy! Glam all the way. Very durable. Drawstring bags have a sleek finish. Keeps my pans from getting damaged as they are stacked. Yes you can't see through them because they are all black, but since I always put my pans away in the same order, I have yet to have an issue. Plus, you can feel which pan it is right through the bag. You won't regret getting these. If you value your pots and pans like I do, after all they are an investment, then you need these.

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We were working on our kitchen and had no place to store our All-Cladthese are perfect! Theyprice is terrific as well :-)

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Cheap Farberware Classic Nylon Tools in a Mesh Bag, Black, Set of 5

Farberware Classic Nylon Tools in a Mesh Bag, Black, Set of 5
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The spatula started to melt on me. Not sure how safe these actually are. The spoons seem to be holding up.

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The product is made with cheap plastic that would scratch up cookware. It also arrived with a gash on the spoon. I returned it.

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These tools are very, very thin and flexible. They will get the job done but not really worth $12. The flat spatula and spoon are too thin to do much with as they will not hold up to pressure or weight.

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Spatula broke 1st use, snapped at the handle when slipping it under eggs, not very much quality but I guess you get what you pay for..... The nylon material is very brittle which makes the utensils not very flexible.

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Light weight, well constructed, and easy to clean. A great starter set fo anyone just starting out on the own.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

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Browne Foodservice 58 14830 5-Gauge Heavy Weight Non Stick Fry Pan with Grip, 10-Inch
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I bought 2 of these and two Cuisinart non stick pans of the same size so I could make 4 Vietnamese Banh Xeo at a time. Which I did last Wednesday night. All the pans worked well, but these were less expensive and heavier, though somewhat less elegant than the Cuisinarts, which I think were $28 each. I will buy other sizes of this product line. I especially like the comfort of the grips. They are supposed to be removable, but they are quite tight around the handle. I was worried about putting them in the oven, but I visited the Browne-Halco website where there was a pdf catalog. I found the product and learned that these blue handles are heat resistant to 572F/300C. My oven will only achieve 550F, so I doubt I'll ever need to remove them. Thank you, Amazon, for the free shipping. I ordered late Monday afternoon and they arrived on Wednesday, just as promised. We are in a very rural area. How do you do it? (Yes, I know; your email reveals that you shipped it in the small hours of Tuesday morning.)

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This item was purchased because an 8" pan was a bit too big for my intended use. 7" would be perfect! It is actually 7 3/4", not 7" as listed in the product description and stamped on the bottom. On the other hand, it is quite thick, distributes heat well, and has a non-PFOA non-stick coating. It's too early to tell, but I suspect the Eclipse non-stick coating will continue to release perfectly. My pan has a flat bottom and doesn't spin, but like most aluminum pans, that may change if it is overheated. Cosmetics aside, it is a very nice but not that little NSF skillet.

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Best pan I've ever had for cooking one egg over easy. Heat spreads evenly but quickly and handle stays cool. Not an elegant pan but it works wonderfully.

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I usually use a 10" (I only cook for one), but with the egg whatever in that pan, I always seem to need another smaller pan to heat sauce or refried beens or whatever at the same time and this guy does the job and looks like it will be around long after I am not.

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Use it as a stove-top Egg Pan. Good weight and heat conduction. The rubberized handle cover is substantial and well contoured.

Definitely worth the money.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Rachael Ray Cast Iron 1-1/2-Quart Fondue Set, Blue Reviews

Rachael Ray Cast Iron 1-1/2-Quart Fondue Set, Blue
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I love this fondue set! It is the perfect size for our small family of three. It retains heat well, uses less oil than larger ones do (only 3 cups), melts chocolate like a dream (and without scorching), is less expensive to operate because you can use liquid fuel instead of the costlier gel (which doesn't get as hot), and is made well in general. I like the way the handles are made of enameled cast iron and can endure the same temperature as the whole fondue pot and won't deteriorate before the pot will. Plus, the handles extend from the fondue pot adequately to allow you to carry it securely from oven/stove to burner. They do get hot though so be sure to use potholders. The base plate is made of grooved cast iron and helps to stabilize the rechaud. It is not dishwasher safe, nor are the edges around the top of the pot sealed with enamel, which means you'll have to handwash and dry the set when you're through, but it cleans up well and shouldn't rust if you care for it properly. I initially ordered a Swissmar Montblanc (selling for more through Amazon and substantially more through other Amazon stores) and feel this product is superior in workmanship. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again and I think you'll be pleased too (especially if you're looking for value for your dollar).

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Man that lady gets on my last nerve but the fondue pot is OUTSTANDING!! We did a lot of fondue in my house growing up and we had one of the old Swiss copper ones which meant my mom had to make the fondue in a sauce pot THEN transfer the finished product to the copper pot. This one from Ms. Ray goes from stove to table all in one!!! I have used it about 15 or so times since I got it a year ago and it's great fun every time!! Do purchase this pot... trust me. I'm a fondue expert.

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I would recomend the Rachel Ray fondue pot to anyone interested in revivng a fun dining experience doing fondue! It is very stable, easy to fill the fuel burner(fuel IS easy to find at any hardware store or big box store), and a breeze to clean up. The cast iron pot holds heat evenly and well. It is a great value-I bought two!

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I love this fondue set. Very sturdy and well made. Easy to clean.

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my wife and i put this on our registry and the both times we used it, it was a huge let down.

the first time didn't get hot enough. and the second time it did get hot enough be we had to down the cheese as fast as possible. Even with how fast we consumed the cheese fondue, it wasn't fast enough because there was a good 1/4 inch of burnt cheese at the bottom. spend the little bit extra to get a good one.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Reviews of Cajun Cookware Bells Horse And Buggy Cast Iron Dinner Bell

Cajun Cookware Bells Horse And Buggy Cast Iron Dinner Bell
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The picture doesn't do this product justice. It is charming & graceful and a most welcome addition to my collection. I am completely satisfied & recommend to anyone looking to add style to their property!

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This is a wonderful, well-built cast iron bell. I bought this to hang at my outside gate. We usually keep the gate locked because of our dogs, and not all our friends know how to unlock the gate...so now they can ring the bell when they arrive. The bell is loud, pleasant-sounding, and it was relatively easy to hang. It especially looks nice on our fence, as it matches the vintage Americana hardware we have. A lovely piece at a reasonable price!

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This bell is the perfect size and sound for our place. We needed it to call people down from upstairs and it works great for that.

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I purchased as a gift for Christmas and when it came in I liked it so much I want to order one for myself.

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Friday, July 4, 2014

Review of BonJour Stainless Steel Clad 8-Inch Skillet

BonJour Stainless Steel Clad 8-Inch Skillet
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From the other review I was hoping that the quality of this pan was such that eggs came off easily using oil. Not so. I was somewhat disappointed. Will use for other cooking....

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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Excuse me, I said, opening the box this must be broken it's missing something. I mean how can you have a can opener that doesn't have two levers. Not only that, it doesn't seem to clamp. Just sits there. And you thinking it's a joke.

Not only is it not a joke it does an exceptional job of opening a can neatly just under the rim of the can leaving a nice edge and creating a lid out of the top.

I bought three of these after that two to take as house gifts to New Zealand which says a lot about how much I love this can opener. Bought an extra for the next shower I go to and after a bit of puzzlement they'll start buying them for their friends.

At this point I am very happy to have a cat that eats canned foods gives me an excuse to create a wonderfully tidy lid and avoid the plastic wrap.

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This single-handled opener gets bewildered looks and rave reviews from all who've seen and used it at our house. It attaches to cans easily, and smoothly removes the lid from the can, leaving no sharp edges. The knob is comfortable to grasp, and easy to turn.

I was going to give one to my parents, but my Mother recently developed a problem where the tendon in her thumb contracted, and turning the knob was too painful for her; so people with arthritis or similar mobility issues may also have difficulty with this opener and may prefer an electric one.

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This product lives up to the rave reviews of other buyers. It works so easily and effectively. Unlike many can openers of this type, it is compact and easily stores in my kitchen gadget drawer.

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I generally wear out a good quality (KitchenAid) manual can opener about every 3 years. Cheaper can openers are just frustrating from the start. I was looking for something better. While $26 seems a bit much for a manual can opener, the reviews on this one were so glowing that I decided to give it a try. I have been using this can opener for 2 months.

Some of the other reviews would lead you to believe this can opener will save our civilization, cure every known disease, lead to world peace, and make you more attractive so you can get laid. While I share enthusiasm for this device, to be perfectly honest it may fail to deliver on one or two of those criteria.

What it does do is to open cans by cutting around the outside of the lid, where the lid is crimped onto the body of the can. As you twist the knob to cut the lid, a threaded shaft causes the drive gear to tighten the cutting wheel against the can so the cutting wheel can penetrate the metal. When you have cut completely around the lid, a quarter turn in reverse loosens the cutting wheel from the can. You then need to lift the lid off the can, which can sometimes be difficult because it is such a smooth cut there is little edge to grasp. If there is a vacuum in the can (which there should be in most cases unless it is bulging with botulism) it can require a little effort to break the lid free.

If you are in the habit of draining liquid from cans by holding the lid inside the can and inverting it over your sink, you will need to change your ways. Because the lid is cut on the outside of the can, the lid cannot be pushed down inside to leave a gap for draining the liquid.

After 2 months of using the can opener, I still feel a little bit of excitement every time there is a can to be opened because this can opener works so well. One might well buy a half dozen of these and invite friends over for a can opening party that would earn you a reputation as a host able to provide unique entertainment.

Because the cutting is done on the outside of the can, well away from the contents, the opener does not get food debris on it to clog the mechanism like ordinary openers do. I have not yet needed to even rinse the opener.

With all these glowing comments, why do I give a rating of only 4 out of 5? Although the opener is working superbly now, I have little doubt that over time the cutting wheel will dull and the teeth on the drive gear will wear down and lose the traction needed to cut around the lid. The basic structure is solid and would warrant a repair rather than to be discarded. Yet, there appears to be no way a consumer can replace the cutting wheel nor drive gear. It would not have taken much change of the design to allow these parts to be replaced by the consumer, and to offer the replacement parts to do this. Searching on the Fissler website for parts for this can opener produced the result "No replacement parts for this product could be found."

If this can opener lasts 10 years, it will have given better value than the KitchenAid can openers I have found disappointing, but at this point I remain skeptical that it will fully justify the $26 price. Still, I expect you will find this is the best can opener you have ever used. I do highly recommend it and would buy another if a burglar took mine along with my other expensive goods.

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This is by far the best and easiest can opener I've ever used. I have used it on all sizes, from tiny cans of tomato paste to the giant 128 oz cans of tomatoes and it has worked flawlessly with all of them.

You simply set the opener on top and turn the handle...as soon as the resistance stops you can easily lift up the can top with the smoothest edge I've ever seen created by an opener. Not having to 'squeeze' any handles is great and I personally find it very easy to turn. It also looks great and has good feel to it...a feeling that it will be durable and last.

I personally say pay a little more for something that is quality and will last. As far as can openers go, this fits that bill perfectly.

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

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This isn't a silicone coated spoon, but the green edge is silicone. I was hoping for a coated spoon because I have a habit of leaving the spoon in the pot. I've been careful with this so I can't say how heat resistant the plastic is.

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It's a nice spoon, but it's not entirely made of soft silicone. Only the edges of the bowl are soft, which makes me worry a little about how the hard plastic parts (most of the spoon) will hold up over time, and whether they're as heat resistant as the silicone. The colors are an exact match to the picture, and the length and bowl size are very convenient for stirring hot food. To be honest, I've gotten other spoons I like more (completely silicone, with a solid core), but for the price, it's not a bad spoon.

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I purchased other Chef'n FreshForce items and like all of them. I purchased some quality non-stick cookware last year and did not want to damage the non-stick surface. This item and my other Chef'n Fresh utensils work great, the 400 degree working temperature insures no burned or sticking residue in the pan or pot. My wife and I both like the color and the size, i.e. length, is just right.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Buy All-Clad 7100-7 Master Chef 2 Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe

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Amazing is the only word I can think of for this cookware.

I am sick of buying nonstick cookware and having all the teflon chip off into my food after the first year. I thought that I would have to sacrafice a non stick surface for a safe solution to not eating teflon but that turned out to not be the case.

This stainless is more nonstick than any teflon I have ever used!

The box says "stainless surface does not react to food." I thought "what kind of nonsense is that?" But it's so true that it is scary! Even when my food burns it still slides around on the top. A litte butter on the bottom with a low flame and my eggs were practically sliding out of the frying pan with one nudge of the handle. Chicken slides around like ice cubes on a hot surface.

I don't know how it does it but this set is better than any cookware I have ever used!

I thought I was crazy for spending $400 on a cookware set but I should have spent the money no this years ago. I probably have wasted more than that amount of money from just replacing cheap teflon sets. Buy this set! You wont be sorry!

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Though this is a significant investment, these pots will last you a lifetime. I am just so happy with these pots and use them almost daily.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Reviews of Nordic Ware Deluxe Bundt Cake Keeper

Nordic Ware Deluxe Bundt Cake Keeper
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Looks great, carries well, lid locking mechanism is tight (although a bit sticky), and functions to keep the household cats from licking any frosting when you're not looking.

Unlike a previous reviewer, mine did arrive in one piece. That said, the plate cracked from the handle toward the center in one week (maybe from the stress of my hubby's constant helpings). Hopefully a manufacturing flaw, but since it is hard plastic (not soft Tupperware), it is more susceptible to cracking.

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The lid-lock is excellent, and this is perfect for carrying specialty bundt cakes for elementary school functions (or whatever). There is plenty of room for the Christmas tree bundt cake.

However, I must say that the claim regarding "High-impact clear plastic" doesn't apply to UPS shipping...if you get yours in one complete piece upon first shipping you are lucky.

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I have had this a month, and used it twice. It has not been through a dishwasher and it has not been dropped. Yet the plate is starting to crack in several places. It is made from very poor quality plastic.

I love the design. I would have given this product five stars if it could have stood up to normal use.

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First order arrived cracked and broken. As Amazon always does: they provided a quick replacement.

Well, this replacement lasted all of two cakes. It split on the base and cracked. It now resides in the local landfill.

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I put a fairly warm pound cake on the bottom of the cake keeper---apparently too warm. Cracks developed from opposite edges and met in the middle,creating a separation and thereby rendering the keeper useless.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Buy Art & Cuisine Professionnel Series Pot with Lid, 4-1/4-Qt.

Art & Cuisine Professionnel Series Pot with Lid, 4-1/4-Qt.
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We put off buying a cooking pot for years because of the cost but finally broke down because this one was so reasonable. Now we use this pot to cook in every day of our lives. It has a thick bottom so we can sautee meats and vegetables prior to adding the liquid for stews. I use it to cook peacan praline candy in. Such a great product. Thank you.

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