Sushezi Sushi Made Easy Review

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I looked at about 5-6 different sushi makers recently (including the $20,000 sushi robot). Sushezi seemed the best bang for the buck. It arrived today (along with a rice cooker) via Amazon Prime so I didn't even get a chance to get impatient about it.

I've made sushi for years now with the little bamboo mat. I'm pretty handy in general and have had good results with the primitive tools, but still get more than half of the attempts at rolls to have a few end pieces collapsing, the roll irregular, etc. I DO have a life and I don't want to spend it perfecting being a sushi chef.

The Sushezi does one thing and it does it well: it makes a perfect large sushi roll and it does it quickly. I was both cooking and talking on Second Life to a friend and I compared chat time-stamps. I assembled ingredients (the rice was ready before I started), cut up a few veggies, found and opened a nori package, scrounged some of that orange caviar from my freezer, fake crab, leftover smoked clams, cream cheese, etc. I made four rolls. 45 minutes after the chat start mark, I had uploaded a photo of a plate of samples of each roll and sent it to my friend. If you've ever made sushi before, you know that's absurdly fast.

The Sushezi has a solid feel to it. There's nothing small and delicate that's going to break and leave you with a worthless product (versus, say, those cheap plastic cookie presses).

I'm staying with the very solid 5-star rating, but there are some downsides. First of all, it really needs a narrow diameter counterpart. That is to say, a Sushezi roll that can be wrapped with half a nori sheet. (Note: I e-mailed the company asking about that and got a very quick reply saying that they didn't have such a device. Disappointed though I was, I appreciated the fast and honest reply.) Next, if you're into inside-out rolls, this won't work. It's not designed to, so there's no reason to take away points.

Finally, the company suggests other uses for the product. This is cool: Cheese logs and cookies as a bonus is good. However, I just want to make good, consistent sushi rolls and do it quickly and easily. Sushezi worked exacly as presented. As I said earlier, a lot of bang for the buck. You do sushi rolls? Get this.

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Love the maki! I have several kits that I have accrued over the years and this is far and away the best thing to come down the pike. With as often as I'm using the Sushezi, I know I'll wear it out. So, my only whine is that it's not as sturdy as an Abrams tank. Right now, I use half sushi rice and half brown rice (for the fiber); it holds together righteously. I think that with the pressure that can be applied with this apparatus I can move to all brown rice (pressure cooker cooked) at some point. I like this product so much that I took advantage of the four for three Amazon deal and sent them to my kids in other states. Aside from it not being made out of titanium, my only other concern is that I'm going to get fat as a piggy from making so much. (4jul2010) I thought I'd get fat as a piggy, but, I'm actually losing weight on the sushezi diet. I make and eat one to two rolls a day. I use plenty of protein sources for the filler and half brown rice for the roll. I cook the rice in a pressure cooker which makes it easy to combine different rices in a timely manner. For the filler I'll use imitation crab sticks, turkey spam (with pineapple), tuna, salmon, and, yes, bacon makes everything better. I'll do a smoked salmon with yochee fat free tzatziki. Ah, wasabi, curry and peanut butter make great seasonings. I'll add garlic powder to the rice wilst I cook it. Made thoughtfully, a sushi roll could be one of the healthiest foods to eat. Let your creativity run wild.

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It looks like a gimmick but it really works well. I've made nori sushi at home for many years using the traditional bamboo mat and have even experimented with a plastic press mold. The Sushezi is easy, quick, and produces a stuffing of rice and 'whatever' to roll in a sheet of nori (toasted seaweed) in a matter of moments. Excellent results. Easy clean-up. Inspires you to make your own nori sushi at home -often.

Gary Hayman

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This is a decent sushi maker, producing rolls that are sized to use 1 nori sheet (which I happen to find perfect, but apparently not all people do).

It took me three tries to figure out the perfect amount of rice, but since then, results have been consistent. The trick is to use a wee bit less than 1 Japanese cup (3/4th American cup) of sushi rice and fill it enough so it's a little hard to close. Packed right, it's actually going to be rather messy (rice oozing through the cracks).

I found two downsides: first, the quality is so-so. The front cap usually takes a couple tries to lock into place and the latches are a bit flimsy, considering that you have to forceclose the thing if you want tight sushi. Second, this device is overpriced! I know it's in line with other sushi makers, but this is nothing more than a PVC tube with latches and a plunger. I'm surprised that there aren't any $9 knockoffs.

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Good product. It does really make it easier to make maki sushi rolls. The only negative is that the diameter of the sushi rolls are a little large. As a result you use approxiomately 1 cup of rice per roll.

Review of Stansport 362 2-Person Cook Set, Stainless Steel

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The build quality and materials seem pretty good. The set is fairly light weight, but thin. That seems to be the norm judging by the other 1-2 person cook/mess kits I've looked at. The nylon cover is a draw string bag with a cord lock. I personally think the pots are larger than they should be for a 2 persons set. I think .75 and 1.25 qt would be sufficient. Not that this set is bulky, but for me as long as it does the job well, saving space and weight are always a plus. I do like the size of the pan though. The lid for the large pot does fit the pan and works OK, but it isn't made for it. It would have been nice if it was and had a lip for a more snug fit. I haven't cooked with this yet, but I plan to update this review when I do.

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Review of KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

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I have a big family, with big-eating teen boys, and I use my pots and pans daily. I honestly had wanted to purchase the Cephalon set, but just couldn't afford it. I saw this set loved the red color and purchased it as a "second choice" boy am I glad I did! The biggest frypan is used at least twice a day without fail! They all still look nearly as good as the day I bought them about two years ago the nonstick coating is still perfect and works beautifully. We handwash them there's never room in the d/w for pans anyway and literally I never even put the fry pan away, just turn it upside down on the stovetop. They cook so evenly, never scorch, and even when I overcooked the rice one night it just browned inside and literally wiped out with a paper towel.

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I received this pots and pans as a birthday present to go in to my newly remodeled kitchen. I love the red color! I have arthritis so I really liked the weight of the pots and pans and the handles were easy to hold. They are light without feeling flimsy. They cook like a dream with no sticking.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have this set of KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick Cookware and a set of KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware and the latter is definitely worth the extra money. When I created this review the KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick Cookware was selling for $150 and the set of KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware was selling for $178, so my criticisms are based on the savings of only $28. I would not pay more than $125 for the KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set.

This set KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick Cookware is MUCH thinner and lighter weight, the heat distribution and retention is less impressive than the Gourmet Anodized set. These pans are so light I would only recommend them over the Gourmet Anodized set if you have mobility issues and are purposely seeking to fill a need for lightweight cookware.

All the pot sizes are smaller and less useful and the handles are not as good as the Gourmet Anodized. You do not get an 8 quart pot for cooking pasta, the squat 6 quart pot that comes in this set is smaller than I like to cook spaghetti, but will make a good soup pot. You do not get a fry pan you can cook more than 3 eggs in, so you will probably need to purchase an additional fry pan of larger size. If you have a lot of big pots already, this set may be a good filler set to have smaller pans to choose from.

The red color of this set is a very dark brick color, darker than the photo even, so if someone is wanting a true red this is not a good choice esthetically. I think the KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware set is better designed and more attractive with its Windsor shaped sides; the narrower bases look nice and allow better fit on smaller stovetops without compromising on size. The KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware does not come in colors, but if I have to choose between matching decor and function, I would choose function.

All that said, this KitchenAid Aluminum Nonstick Cookware set is much better than the starter sets you see in Bed Bath & Beyond for $75-$100. So if someone you know has one of those cheaper-made cookware sets on their wish list, spend the extra money on this set and really delight them. If you are looking for pans to last a couple decades, spring for the KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware, I bought the additional two-burner griddle and it is GREAT too.

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I was really excited to receive this new cookware when I ordered it online. the colors are really nice, red is my fave color and frying is not that hard anymore. when I fried some egg rolls and fish, it is evenly cook and so i am guessing that the heat is evenly distrubuted in the entire frying pan. i think the price is in the right range. i hope this would last 5-10 years, its predecessor lasted for almost 10years :)

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a nice-looking set. The lids all fit snugly and I particularly like the silicone on the lid and pan handles.

These are lighter weight than my hard-anodized Circulon pans and way lighter, of course, than cast iron. Also, note that this set doesn't include any really large pots or pans. I immediately thought that this set would be well-suited to an older person with diminished hand/arm strength and a smaller household.

Inside the box there is a special disclosure about care and use issues. One of the warnings is directed toward people who have glass-top ranges (as I do). The warning says you should never allow a pot or pan to boil dry on a glass-top range, as that can result in the pan fusing to the cooktop. I vividly recall my mother-in-law allowing a kettle to boil dry on my old electric cooktop and that happened, so I was not surprised or disturbed by the warning. I can manage to avoid something like that happening again.

But the disclosure document went on to say that a pot or pan could fuse to the cooktop if you move a hot pot/pan to an unheated part of the cooktop. Well, that happens all the time at my house. When we finish cooking something, we just move the pot or pan over to one of the turned-off burners on the other side of the cooktop. I know we won't consistently remember not to do that, so it certainly gave me pause. We did some research about the issue and found some reports of people who said they hadn't had any fusion problems, so it's probably just one of those excess-of-caution warnings, but it's something that a potential buyer should be aware of and take into account before making a buying decision.

Cheap Fagor 9-inch Silicon Gasket

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We recently used our 6 liter Fagor pressure cooker for the first time in over a year. It didn't pressurize too well, so I sought a new gasket. I wasn't sure what size to order since our original gasket was 9.5 inches, halfway between the two sizes available. Also it wasn't 100% clear whether the 6 liter cooker takes the same size gasket as the 6 quart. Anyway I am happy to report that the 9" gasket fits the 6 liter cooker just fine. For the record, the new 9" silicone gasket is actually about 9 5/8 inches in diameter. Also for the record, Fagor calls the material silicon, but it is actually silicone. I'm knocking off a star not because of the product, but because the sizing info could easily be made much clearer on both the Fagor website and on Amazon.

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The problem with many pressure cookers is the rubber gaskets get hard, and then the cookers won't seal. The new one from Fagor is silicone, so it should last about forever. The original gasket was rubber, not silicone, so this is an improvement.

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They send you a whitish silicon gasket, not the blue rubber one you see. this is good though becauyse the silicon one works much better. my cooker is used at least once a week. If you have not replaced the original rubber one do it!

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I have a combo set (4 quart and 8 quart with single lid) of fagor pressure cookers. Over the years the old gasket was worn out and I stopped using the pressure cookers. Recently I started cooking things that take forever to cook (meats with tough tendons) and wanted to use the cookers again. With Amazon, searching for gaskets was easy. The tough part was making sure the size of the gasket. When I first looked at all the online information, including Fagor's, it seems that the combo set would require 10" gaskets. Thank goodness for another reviewer somewhere on the web that provided the best way to determine size measure the inside diameter of your cooker! If the inside diameter is < 10", use 9". If > 10", use 10". In terms of performance, this silicon gasket works just as it should good. My only hope is this one lasts longer than the 2 years the old one did.

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I've ordered two of these, one for me (silicone version) and one for my mother (rubber version). We are both EXTREMELY pleased with the results. We both screwed around with wiggling our pressure cooker lids trying to get the pressure going. We should've come here straightaway and bought the gasket.

We couldn't be happier -we are both huge pressure cooker fans and having a good gasket makes all the difference. I highly recommend this product.

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The tea kettle was delivered a couple of weeks ago, but I just started using it this week. I like the size and design, except I thought that the handle would be made of rubber, not plastic, so I fear that there is a possibility that it might melt if I accidently forget about it. Once the water boiled, the handle was not too hot for me to touch without using a pot holder. The whistle is loud enough; it's not startling nor does it have a high shrieking sound. So far, so good.

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This is a well constructed kettle and works very well. Well worth the investment and considered a good economical buy

Best KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Deals

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These are excellent potsthe nonstick surface is an improvement over regular old Teflon and they're heavy and spread the heat well. Gotta love the splendid red color, too!

I find these cook a bit slow, but that's a good thing; I haven't managed to overcook and mangle a single thing in these pots. The heat spreads well and stays consistent, I haven't had any "cold spot" problems. They're also a snap to clean, I like an OXO Nylon bristle dish scrubber. Nothing sticks and pots almost wash themselves.

I wish they made a 12 inch skillet; but this is a perfect starter set and easier to use than a lot of fancy pots are.

Very Highly Recomended!

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The item description did not state that if you use these pans on a ceramic/glasstop stove the pan may "fuse to the stovetop requiring replacement of the stovetop". If you don't have a glass cooktop this is a very nice set for the price.

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I say... go for it! I was so very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this set. While it is NOT dishwasher safe, they wash up like a dream... no effort required, so I don't mind doing these dishes! They are heavy and well-made. The silicone handles are fabulous too! They are so soft and give you such a nice grip on the pan. How can you complain with the bonus au-grautin pans? That makes a 14 pc set for $104.99 SHIPPED! (free shipping and code CLEAROUT at checkout takes an extra $25 off your order). My recommendation is 5* and I would give them a higher number if I could!

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AS A CERTIFEID EXECUTIVE CHEF,I AM CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR QUALITY COOKWARE. THIS SET IS A++. GREAT HEAT DISTRIBUTION. EASY CLEAN UP. A GREAT COLOR. PLUS, I GOT THE TWELVE PIECE SET ($259.00)FOR $99.00 DELIVERED. I HAVE BOUGHT OTHER PROFESSIONAL (AND MORE EXPENSIVE)COOKWARE THAT DOES NOT WORK AS WELL AS THIS SET. I RECOMEND THIS SET FOR ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR GOOD QUALITY, GREAT PRICE, AND NOT LOOKING TO SPEND A SMALL FORTUNE ON COOKWARE.

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This is great cookware, I am wondering if anyone is actually reading all the directions???

About glass top stoves, etc, it just states do not slide your pots all over as to scratch, and NOT to cook an EMPTY POT on a hot glass top stove or the damage could happen, NOT with normal use!! You are never supposed to leave a hot empty pot cooking anyway!!

So, don't let that scare you from getting this great cookware!

Discount Norpro Deluxe 3-Piece Bamboo Steamer Set

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For healthy, nutritional, quick, low mess cooking, make almost any dish with a steamer. This steamer is mid range in terms of quality of material and build. It isn't the El Cheapo department store variety that is held together with metal staples, bound to end up in the trash can after several uses. With proper care, this steamer should last you several years. Soak the new steamer in cold water for a few hours when you first get it. Always store in an open air place to prevent mildew. Clean up is a breeze, just wipe with a paper towel, or if needed a quick dunk in soapy water and then rinse.

Steamers fit best on woks that are 2 inches larger than the steamer, therefore, a 12 inch wok would work best with this steamer. Other than the recipe on the side of the box, there is nothing in the box other than the steamer. You can cook or reheat your food by placing it directly on the bamboo, paper towel, leaves, parchment paper or by placing it on a heat resistant plate or in a bowl. Also, you can add or remove steamer layers while cooking. For even quicker food prep, if you're having noodles with the meal, you can cook them in the water in the bottom of the wok a one pan meal. Steaming is truly quick and efficient cooking at its best.

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I fill this 2-Tier Bamboo Steamer with fish steaks, such as sea bass or halibut, and veggies, such as asparagus or broccoli. Then I place the steamer baskets with the lid over a wok containing a cup or so of water, and, in about fifteen minutes, dinner is ready. I put the fish steaks on top of plain white folded paper towels, so it is easy to wipe off the steamer basket when done. I store the baskets on top of a hanging pot rack. Because these baskets and lid are 10 inches in diameter, they work best on a small to medium-sized round wok placed on a gas ring. I have found this method works better on a gas range rather than on an electric or ceramic stove top.

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Perhaps it was my fault since the website does NOT specify size. I assumed, wrongly, that I was ordering 6-inch steamers. Instead, I got 10-inch baskets which I did not want. Looking at the website again, it does not give the dimensions. In any event, I am stuck with them since it does not pay to return this low-priced item.

Moreover, I was disappointed to see that bright metal (copper?) staples, not shown on illustration, are used to hold the bamboo. I've been using bamboo steamers for 60 years from my early days in the Far East and never, never had seen metal used as a binding and wouldn't have wanted any.

Nota Bene: Amazon later did the right thing upon my complaint and refunded the total cost. Cheers to Amazon.

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I purchased 4 2-tier bamboo steamers. They were reasonably priced and appeared virtually identical to another higher priced bamboo steamer. The steamers arrived in excellent condition and were put into service immediately. There was a recipe on the box for steamed pork dumplings which sounded yummy but I haven't tried to make dim sum yet. There were also instructions on how to care for the steamers. However, I purchased the bamboo steamers primarily as storage containers. Martha Stewart recommended using bamboo steamers as a much prettier way of storing vegetables and fruits, onions, potatoes, peaches, etc. that don't require refrigeration. Keeping produce in brown bags looks tacky. I placed two of the steamers in the garden window right over my sink. If you don't have a lot of shelf space, you can stack the baskets into a 3 or 4 basket tower. The other 2 steamers will be used in the pantry for the same purpose. The only limitation I have encountered in using the steamers for storage is that the produce can't be oversized, larger produce fits easily in the top basket with cover but only small to medium size produce fits into the other baskets.Fortunately, I like small potatoes, apricots, etc ... And, yes, I do plan on making dim sum some day.

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It isn't often that I find something so inexpensive that performs to my expectations. While you do have to scrub it thoroughly after each use (since it is bamboo) it does exactly what it promises to do. We use it frequently and it has held up admirably.

Bialetti Aeternum Evolution 07208 Sauté Pan, 12-Inch Review

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I chose this pan since I am totally against all the non-stick pans that use chemicals to get them to be non-stick. I read and read tons of reviews of pans and finally decided in this one. I have cooked fish, pancakes, eggs, and chicken in this pan so far and it is for the most part very easy to clean. You do need to use a bit more elbow grease on it if you are searing meat/fish with it. There will be traces of black from the searing and although it looks bad when you are cooking, it is relatively easy to clean this off. I use a non-scratch dobie pad with regular soap and warm water. Usually that works fine but sometimes like with blueberry pancakes there is some blue residue from the blueberries so I use a bit of barkeeper's friend and that works fine. After hunting down the perfect pan that will sear well, not stick etc etc...I have come to the conclusion that there is none! I love searing with cast iron but then you have the problem of it being so heavy to work with and if you don't season it correctly it will rust, and there will be problems with the surface as well. I still have my pans and perhaps I may decide to use them again but right now I am sticking with this one. I got rid of my other non-stick pans especially since I spent so much money on one of them and the non-stick coating was beginning to chip off and it was horrible. They claimed it was a no-chemical non-stick but I don't believe that anymore. You have to really research these non-stick claims and see what the material is they use and google it and see if in fact it is safe and chemical free! some I found were really not safe and chemical free even though the company claimed they were. This pan with a tiny bit of oil or butter will let the food cook without sticking and as I said before overall the cleanup is easy. just keep some barkeeper's friend around in those certain cases I mentioned before.

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Egg products roll right out, with only a spay of Pam for coating. You do need to be mindful of the element temperature. These pans require much less heat and can damage easily.

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There is NO better pan for frying an egg! The things just slide out. Not the best pan for browning anything; too slick. But anything that might stick; just the best thing ever. As to their other pans, the metal handle on this model is a must have. My previous pan had a bakelite or silicone handle that would burn and smell up the kitchen, but this is perfect!

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This large pan is amazingly versatile to cook in so many ways, I use it quite often to sauté, fry, or bake, even boil rice. Food easily slides off and so easy to clean.

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Good, its square, to maximize the surface area per the amount of width & depth; I wonder why other pans are round? We finally got tired of scaping eggs off the previous grey The anodized aluminum "C" brand. SD does have quite a bit of thermal mass to it, so it takes a while to reach temperature. Of course there are positives to that when it comes to searing. The 8x8 size is correct and efficient for 2-person meals. The coating formula seems to have changed since our 13" fry pan about 6 years back. Now its got a blue-green tint, whereas dark grey before. We will continue to invest in SD.

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The square shape of this saute pan takes some getting used to; I wonder why they made it square instead of round? And the weight of this fairly small saute pan is much greater than the weight of my other Swiss Diamond pans, so it's a little hard to handle. I wish I'd known about Swiss Diamond years ago and not wasted time and money on other brands. Swiss Diamond's the best, food never sticks, it cleans easily, it heats evenly, it's a cook's dream. -Oh, one drawback: I've been interested in the new countertop induction cookers, but I'd have to buy a whole new set of iron pans. Swiss Diamond is aluminum (then what makes it so heavy?); a magnet won't stick to it, so it won't work with the induction cookers.

Buy Sertodo Alicante Paella Pan, 12 inch diameter, Hammered Copper

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The Sertodo Alicante Paella Pan is beautifully made and the pan is quite sturdy. The copper distributes heat well. It occupies a prominent place in our kitchen because we love the look of it. In our opinion it was a worthwhile investment because it's both functional and attractive. It goes beautifully with the "Tuscan" theme of our kitchen.

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My beautiful paella pan's aesthetics are only matched by is practicality. When it's not being used, it's decoration. Cooks so evenly, goes straight from the range to the table for serving and, makes envious guests. The love I put into my cooking plus the love put into the craftsmanship equals magic. This pan will be passed down many generations. Thank you Sertodo.

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This review is for the 18 inch version of the Sertodo Copper Alicante Paella Pan. I bought this pan this Fall and took it with me on a road trip out to Venice California, where my good friend was sharing a house with an up and coming natural foods chef and lifestyle consultant. As a thank you gesture to them for letting me stay, I threw a little paella party and whipped out this gorgeous show stopper of a pan. As previous reviewers have mentioned, it not only performed well in cooking, but it also served as a beautiful part of the party decoration before and after the actual meal preparation. The hand-hammered construction gives this pan a unique look and feel over the machine stamped stuff you see around. Also, the finish quality and details, like the stainless steel handles, are superb. We took advantage of the bountiful selection of squid, mussels, shrimp, and fish available in southern California and cooked up an excellent seafood paella that was a big hit. The paella came out delicious, but the pan itself was the talk of the night. Oh, and also in terms of capacity, we had 10 people at the party. Everyone ate their fill and could have eaten again if they wanted, so this is the one you want for a group of 20.

Reviews of Nordic Ware Pro Cast Floral Cupcake Pan

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I love this pan! I have been wanting it for so long and even added it to my Wish List. I ended up buying it at Home Goods a few weeks ago for a little less than it's being offered here. I was thrilled. I had to buy it. And I'm so glad I did!

First off, I used a little butter to be able to release the cakes once baked. I used room temperature butter & a basting brush to lightly butter or grease the pan. I found this helped release the cakes once done.

The cake cups don't need to be overly filled. A little less than half filled worked best for me. I used a lemon cake for one group, then pound cake for the next. Both worked well.

Everyone loved the little cakes! I served them with a little confectioner's sugar and they were a big hit.

Definitely glad I bought this pan as clean up was a breeze. I let the pan soak in warm soapy water, then rinsed it clean. All the little nooks and crannies were easily cleaned of any cake residue.

I love Nordic Ware. They always make a strong sturdy baking pan in lots of fun shapes. Proudly made in the USA!!! Great pan to invest in as this is one to be held onto for quite some time.

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I love these! Made cornbread, poppyseed cake, and red velvet in these recently. Great shapes! My tip? DON'T FLOUR THE PAN! I used butter or shortening only so you don't get flour "mold" on the designs. The first time I tried flouring the pan the design was less pretty and I had to frost it to cover the floured edges. The cakes came out easy without the flour and looked lovely.

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Great muffin pan. I had been looking for this pan for quite some time. Really nice size for corn muffins. Was a bit pricey compared to others I had seen, but pleased ... Will refer to friends and family ...

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This is a great, high quality, and heavy duty cupcake pan. The flower cupcakes are just too cute and the Amazon price is much better than what is offered at other sites. I purchased this cupcake pan and a cupcake cookbook for less than just the price of the pan at another website. Awesome deal!

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My daughter absolutely loves this pan. It is wonderful for birthday presentations of cupcakes. Cupcakes are just beautiful, does not need icing unless you just have to have it. Just Wonderful!

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This honey dispenser Norpro Honey Syrup Dispenser not only is functional, but is adored by any guests at my table. They are always amazed at how easy it is to use and love the fact that there is no mess involved! I can keep it for days without worrying about returning any unused honey to the original bottle. When I place warm water in the sitting dish, it keeps the honey fresh and ready to use. I have been so pleased with this item, that I have ordered a couple of them each year to place in our silent auction as a fund raiser. They sell everytime!

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But if you want to upgrade your kitchen and impress your boyfriend like I did mine then spend then extra money and time refilling this glass device instead of the plastic bear.

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I really like this. It's nice looking, sturdy and practical. I like that I can put hot water in the base, but don't have to. I also like that with the base, I don't seem to get any honey on my counter top.

For those of you who have never owned or seen one of these before. The honey flows out the bottom of the glass jar, controlled by the lever on top. This doesn't pour like a syrup dispenser. It's really rather nifty!

The only thing I could say that they could improve is that it can be a little cumbersome to fill. The hole on the bottom will leak the honey out as you fill it if you don't keep your finger over the hole. A little filler plug would be a nice edition.

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It's okay, but just okay. The top, which looks like metal in the picture, is chromed plastic. I wonder how long the plastic opening mechanism will last. The stream of honey is very thin, even when in the 80's here. That amounts to a lot of waiting. Mine leaked into the glass holder right from the start as well.

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very convenient by the tea bags and no sticky drips! Easy to use and fill once you figure out to plug the hole.

Review of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Cover

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I have only Calphalon cookware in my home. Decided to try the tri-ply stainless line for the first time. This saute pan is a great size, weight, and shape for cooking lots of food, and I got a really good sear. However, the pan warped significantly after the first time I used it. I can't believe something with the Calphalon name on it was of such poor quality. This will be returned, and I am considering trying the All-Clad alternative..

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I purchased this 5 quart sauce pan and also the 2 1/2 quart sauce pan from the same triply stainless steel line. The 5 quart is thinner than the 2 1/2 quart. and, as an aside, the 2 1/2 quart is perfect. But this 5 quart one does not sit flat, and is somewhat thin, so the cooking is uneven, and cleaning is cumbersome, as some places burn and others do not. note that i followed the cooking instructions from calphalon and still everything cooks unevenly. i had to return it. i normally like calphalon products a lot.

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One purpose of a sauté pan is searing meat, which turns it brown and gives it excellent flavor via the Maillard reaction. Just read in any cookbook or watch any cooking show episode where there's a recipe that involves this high-heat process, and the standard tool for doing this will be a sauté pan. Not this pan, however. In spite of it being advertised and rated as safe for induction, coiled electric burners, etc., it warped like a fresh 2x4 on a hot summer day when I used it on my coil stove. Adding food made the domed-out warping even worse; the food absorbed heat from the inside surface, causing it to cool and contract while the outside remained hot and expanded. The stove's heat setting goes from low to high on a 0-10 scale, and I used it at 7. The bottom was eventually so round as to make cooking dangerous (and heating uneven). On an electric stove, I wouldn't use this pan except for low to medium-temperature braising.

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First of all, this is a beautiful piece of cookware. I believe the reviews that have been written are a little misleading. I haven't experienced any food burning or pan warping at all and after several times of usage. The first thing I noticed about this pan is that it heats very quickly -and evenly. Right away I noticed that what I used to saute on medium heat could now be sautéed on low heat. As long as the pan is oiled, there should be no problems with food sticking to the pan either. Also, cleaning has been a breeze. This is a great purchase so far, and I would definitely recommend it. For those who are switching over from using other metal materials, take the time to observe how your purchase is reacting to your stovetop. This pan, and the rest of the Tri Ply line, is wonderful.

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The pan is an expensive piece of cookware (I paid retail of $150 for mine), but it does not perform up to my high expectations for this pan. It is just okay.

For the price I expected the pan to cook more evenly than it does. It is not bad, but not great.

Also, the pan is heavy...very heavy. Since the handle is round when the pot is full of casserole or meat I worry that it will slip out of my hands while pulling it out of the oven. (Yes this pan is intended to be used on the cooktop and then placed in the oven for the finishing texture.)

Even though this pan is not perfect, I must admit that I use this pan all the time (probably more than any other pan in my kitchen) since the size is fantastic for so many dishes. It can make spaghetti for 20, a giant casserole, a whole chicken plus veggies, or paella. Everyone who comes to my house comments on how it is the perfect size, but I can't say that I love it, I just like it.