Review of Mirro A7979784 Get A Grip Aluminum Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan / Saute

Customer Ratings:

It's really good product. It fits to my pans' set, and to electric range I use. Through glass cover I clearly see the meal under frying, so I can control process easily. Teflon cover inside pan is strong and pan cleaning is very simple.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

The pan works well. But the handle gets loose, and wobbles no matter how well you tighten the single screw that holds it in place.

Best Deals for Mirro A7979784 Get A Grip Aluminum Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan / Saute

This pan came with its bottom screwed up...did not turn it back cause I am lazy to do so.

I notice that on the heat, the teflon cover started to have small bubbles and after few times using it, the teflon started to come out...as I know, teflon could cause cancer. I throw it away. Hope to find a better pan.

Honest reviews on Mirro A7979784 Get A Grip Aluminum Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan / Saute

I wanted a nonstick fry pan with a glass lid and plastic handle, and found it surprisingly difficult to find one. There were plenty that were part of sets but I could not find an individual one, until I came across this Mirro product.

It has performed perfectly. The knob on the lid is conveniently large, it has a nice depth, and the handle is comfortable to use. The pan is also remarkably light.

The instructions advise not putting it in a dishwasher, but I have ignored that, due to inexcusable laziness. I suppose I will get less use out of it as a result, but that's my choice.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Mirro A7979784 Get A Grip Aluminum Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan / Saute

Bought it as a replacement for the same Mirro 10" pan purchased 7 years ago. When compared side by side, the new pan is 1/8" smaller in diameter, the wall is 30% thinner and the whole weight is reduced by 30%.

Buy Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $31.49
Today's Bonus: 10% Off

Beautiful well made addition to my blue and white kicthen and it goes with my blue cast iron enamel cookware. Nice long handles so i don't get steam burned.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

I was glad to see these, I had been looking for them in the blue, but could only find the orange. I am very happy with them. They are exactly what I wanted, they seem to me more durable than other tools that I had purchased. The look good and are sturdy. They are also larger than other tools. I am very happy with them.

Best Deals for Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set

Great set. I am pleased with my purchase. I ordered them tp match my Rachel Ray pot set. They do not scratch my pots.

Honest reviews on Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set

From the picture they looked like a darker orange but they match my other rachael ray cooking items. They are very tough but won't scratch your pans. They are a great price and the silver accents are very nice.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set

They are really nice and they match my kitchen color, orange and brown. They get the job done and that is all that matters to me.

Cheap Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Soft Touch Nonstick Skillet

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $67.00
Sale Price: $29.99
Today's Bonus: 55% Off

I bought this skillet for use with my induction burner (and it works well with that) but the nonstick coating is so much better than expected, I've ended up using it on my standard electric stove as well.

I'm an All-Clad user and have their nonstick skillet, but after a short time stuff sticks, coating or not. With this pan, after two years of pretty constant use, everything still slides out perfectly as though it were brand new. I'm not a gentle cook and have managed to scratch it a little. It doesn't matter; it is still perfectly nonstick. That makes clean up so easy I rarely bother to put it in the dishwasher. A quick swish with a soapy sponge and it's clean.

On the down side, it's almost impossible to keep the outside bottom of the pan shiny because of the ridged pattern so I can't hang it for display, but that's a small price to pay for omelets that slide out easily or grill cheeses that brown beautifully (even the cheese doesn't stick).

I have the 8-inch version too, which I use often for single servings and crepes. If I'm trying for a nice sauté, I usually use a regular non-coated pan, but this does work for that. It just takes a little longer.

Since I often use it on my regular stove, the temperature can get pretty high and I have been known to burn things--but they still slide out and clean up is easy. If this pan ever gives out, I'll buy another. I'm really sold on it for nonstick cooking.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

We love this skillet! It has a great non-stick coating, which is hard to find in skillets that can be used on induction ranges, especially at this reasonable price. It's perfect for making omelets and other egg dishes. It heats up quickly and is easy to clean. I'd recommend it highly for all types of ranges, but it works especially well on an induction cooktop.

Best Deals for Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Soft Touch Nonstick Skillet

I've had this pan for about six months and I really like it. It is nicely balanced and the non-slip handle fits my hand perfectly. The non-stick surface is very good and the pan cooks evenly.

Cleaning the bottom is a bit tough due to the fine concentric rings. There is a noticeable crevice where the disk meets the pan that is a gunk magnet, and damn near impossible to clean out. If you are anal about such things this will drive you nuts. Otherwise the exterior is no harder to clean than any other polished stainless cookware. The interior is almost self-cleaning. Farberware says you can put in the dishwasher, but we don't.

Unlike my other Millennium cookware, this one is not tri-ply, but stainless with a disk bottom. The disk is big enough so under normal cooking on a gas range the flame does not extend beyond the disk.

The only unknown is longevity. If I get at least two years out of it I'll be happy. If not, I'll update this review.

Update July 3, 2011: While the interior surface looks nearly perfect, it has started to lose its non-stickness. Unless I use oil or butter my eggs stick to the surface. I am starting to look for a replacement. Downgraded from 4 stars to 3.

Honest reviews on Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Soft Touch Nonstick Skillet

I purchased this frying pan after being disappointed by so many others. The biggest problem I have with large frying pans is that they don't stay flat on the stovetop. I have a flat top stove. I LOVE THIS PAN! It's heavy duty. Heating is EVEN. The handle is very comfortable and it's super thick stainless steel has remained very flat. Clean up is a breeze. No problems at all with this one. I highly recommend it. Like the old saying goes: You get what you pay for. I would definitely purchase this pan again.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Soft Touch Nonstick Skillet

I did not purchase this from Amazon as I found a better price elsewhere. I also bought this glass lid, (Farberware 12-Inch Glass Lid, http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-58038-12-Inch-Glass-Lid/dp/B00006IFQT/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_c) which fits it perfectly, and as a bonus, fits another of my older stainless skillets that has a metal lid.

I was searching for a non-stick skillet for quite a while and had researched and read reviews until I was about ready to give up. I pondered the "teflon question", but decided I would risk it as the carbon in burnt, stuck-on foods isn't good for you either. I've had it a few weeks now and absolutely love it! It is a very useful size, both for grilled cheese, omelets, french toast (4 pieces!) and pancakes, and large enough for my home-made pasta meals. After the experiences I've had so far, I have to say that this skillet ROCKS!

I have a electric stove with a ceramic cook top so it was imperative that the skillet I chose would stay flat. The stainless enclosed, thick aluminum base assures this and gives it a hefty feel and weight that I like, while not being "too" heavy. It also heats evenly so that whatever I'm cooking turns out like it should. I have used oil and butter in it for flavoring but it has remained miraculously stick-free without it as well. One thing I've picked up in my research is that you should not use the sprays like "Pam" on nonstick teflon coatings as it will damage them. This may be the reason the one reviewer has had problems...or not?

The silicone "enhanced" handle is comfortable to hold and strong for safe lifting. I've had no problems with it becoming hot during cooking. It is rated for 400 degree oven cooking but I've not used it in the oven yet.

The sides of this pan are gradually curved so that the bottom area is still very useable as a griddle. The flat area measures 10 inches on my pan, and then begins the upward curve. The sides are not so tall that you can't get in with a spatula to comfortably turn your food, a problem I've found with some of the larger skillets. It is rated for use with metal utensils but I have only used non-metal utensils so far. It is also rated as dishwasher safe but I hand wash all my stainless cookware. It's an investment to me and I like to keep it in the best condition that I can. This skillet cleans up extremely easily with a bit of soap and water so it is not a daunting task to hand wash.

This 12 inch skillet is one of the millennium stainless steel collection and the ONLY one with the silicone enhanced handle. Be careful if you are purchasing this online because there is another 12 inch skillet that looks different but is still in the millennium collection. This one has a MSRP of $90.00 on the Farberware website but is on sale at this time. I recommend that you check around to get the best price.

In summary, I highly recommend this skillet, and the lid if you're looking for a nonstick set. I love mine and hope the love lasts. I will update as time passes if I have more to share.

Review of Le Creuset 4 Piece Cast Iron Cookware Gift Set

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $315.00
Sale Price: $274.95
Today's Bonus: 13% Off

While I only purchased this pot a week ago, I can verify that Le Creuset is excellent cookware. In the mid 1980s, my mother found a set of Le Creuset cookware on clearance for a little over $150. My dad nearly had a cow, until he ate things cooked with it for a few weeks. Then he calmed down a bit. He still made comments about the cost every now and then for the first year or so, but when my mom went five years without purchasing a single piece of cookware (and this was a huge record for my mom), he stopped complaining. After another few years, he was so impressed with the durability, that when "his" pot (the one he used for boiling peanuts, chili, and the few other things he did in the kitchen) was pretty worn and needed replacing, he started considering buying a Le Creuset. Mind you, it was about 8-10 years after my mom's purchase, but he nearly had a second cow when he priced it and the single pot was more than my mom had paid for her set! It was at this point he started regularly remarking about what a great bargain my mom had gotten.

I took the time to tell that story because it gives you an idea of the perspective I had when I started buying cookware. I had no money, so I started with the cheap junk from low end stores. It was quite a let down to go from using my mom's Le Creuset to Walmart generic. So I was really happy the first time I found my first really good bargain at a Le Creuset Outlet and was able to start my own set. I never found as good a deal as my mom, but I slowly built up my collection. I expect that mine will continue to be used as much as my mom's have been, and I fully expect my set to still be getting heavy use in 27 years, just like my mom's does. I've used other Le Creuset wannabes before I found my first bargain, and they weren't nearly as good.

I now own a lot of Le Creuset pretty much all of my bakeware and most of my pots are those. The exceptions are some All-Clad stainless, mostly sautee pans, frying pans, and skillets. IMO Le Creuset is still a little weak in that area and All-Clad excels in it. (I am not a fan of hard anodized and non stick cookware, and a lot of Le Creuset in this area tend to be those).

It's hard for me to explain. (To quote a well used line from a movie, "I don't know; it's a mystery.") But food just seems to taste better when it's cooked using cast iron. (I now have my grandmother's 60+ year old skillet I received in trade for an All Clad fry pan; with her arthritis she wasn't using the heavy cast iron anymore. It's my favorite piece of cookware after only a few weeks of having it). If you can't use your grandmother's 60 year old well seasoned skillet, this is the cast iron to get.

PS: I can't resist adding that after all that, my favorite thing about this particular purchase is it's purple. :) The rest of my set is cherry red, but if the purple had been out when I started, I would have picked that. The color is as beautiful as the cookware is durable and a pleasure to use.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

Le Creuset all I have to say....always great stuff. The blue is a very pretty blue the pictures don't do it justice!

Best Deals for Le Creuset 4 Piece Cast Iron Cookware Gift Set

I procrastinated about getting a Le Creuset Dutch Oven because of the price, and was ecstatic to find this as a Lightning Deal. In the almost two months I've had this, it's been in almost constant use. The color is a warm orange that shades darker on the bottom (you can't really tell that by the pictures). The interior and exterior finish cleans up fast and easy with regular soap and water. I haven't tried the cleaner that came with the set, but it's not intended for everyday cleaning. The serving trivet is very pretty, and really makes this a perfect oven-to-table piece of cookware.

I know that with Le Creuset, you pay a premium for the name. But, after buying this piece, I consider it a worthy investment. I store this with other orange kitchen items that my grandmother gave me, and I feel confident that if my daughter has children, I can pass this Dutch Oven on to them. I'll be using this until I'm too old and feeble to lift it off the stovetop.

Honest reviews on Le Creuset 4 Piece Cast Iron Cookware Gift Set

This is an investment but it will last you a lifetime. The finish is superb and the quality of the cast iron is unmatched.

This is a very high quality product and you won't be disappointed with it. It goes in the oven and yes even the black cap on the lid can sustain oven temperatures.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Le Creuset 4 Piece Cast Iron Cookware Gift Set

Got this for my wife and she just adores it. Even on our electric stove it just heats up so much faster. Easy to clean too. Can't wait to get this on our new gas stove.

Reviews of Whirlpool W10187336A Universal Microwave Crisper Pan

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $41.99
Sale Price: $39.06
Today's Bonus: 7% Off

The item works as described. Nice for crisping up the left over pizza. I even cooked eggs on it. The pan absorbs the microwaves and cooks food from the hot pan bottom. Most the microwaves are going into the pan and not necessarily the food. So it cooks like a fry pan in that way. You do have to place it in the microwave for at least 3 minutes before you can use it. It is a little pricey, but is solid and works.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

This pan is moderately successful in crisping food in a MW. It removes the slimy surface often found on MW'ed food, but it also toughens the food. My main complaint is the odor the pan gives off during cooking. I believe it is coming from the synthetic gasket found just under the upper pan lip.

OK I have now used this pan for a while and can up my recommendation to a four star. The smell is now gone and once I determined the amount of time needed for cooking the food is much better. I can take out a batch of frozen chicken wings and in 15 to 20 minutes have properly prepared snacks for all. Cleanup is a snap as the surface is anti stick and quickly rinses off. Can't imagine not having after using it for an extended period.

Best Deals for Whirlpool W10187336A Universal Microwave Crisper Pan

We fry mostly frozen hamburger patties using this crisper pan and it works very good. We're using it in a medium size LG microwave and have not noticed any smell coming from the pan, but we did wash it once before using. Takes 3 minutes to pre-heat pan at 100% power then another 4 minutes to fry the burgers, turning once. We had an older Whirlpool microwave that came with this pan type (then called a Sizzler) that we loved and used for years.

Honest reviews on Whirlpool W10187336A Universal Microwave Crisper Pan

Not what I expected. I thought it would work like the crisper that comes with a small microwave pizza or sandwich, but it won't crisp like that -it mainly cooks, and it takes a considerably longer than the suggested time listed on the item's package. Pizza comes out better than if you were to just microwave it without this device, but it's not crisp.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Whirlpool W10187336A Universal Microwave Crisper Pan

The KitchenAid Crisper Pan is a great microwave cooking tool. It expands what you can do with your microwave oven. This pan is great for cooking oil free frozen french fries and frozen sweet potato fries as well as for reheating rotisserie chicken. I am sure I will discover many more ways to use it. It cleans up easily and the helper handle makes it easy to remove from the microwave. It's a big pan so it might not fit in a small microwave oven. I highly recommend this pan.

Reviews of Gourmet Chef Copper Pro 8-Piece Cookware Set

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $195.80
Today's Bonus: 50% Off

My wife and I needed a new set of cookware. So we found this set and bought it. First impression was good. The cookware was heavy enough and sturdy; they used a real copper for outside. Then I tried to make spaghetti and used a medium pot. Boiled water in it for 18 minutes and after hand washing was surprised to see small brown-reddish spots on the bottom that looks like rust. Couldn't believe at first that 18/10 steel can rust so easily and used magnifying glass for better view. It was the rust. Unfortunately, needed to return the set. Looking at present for a better quality cookware.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

This set has poor quality plating and is already starting to look a little worse for wear. I would not recommend.

Best Deals for Gourmet Chef Copper Pro 8-Piece Cookware Set

I ordered these pans and decided to try the small sauce pan first. I boiled water in it and the copper color immediately faded.

Honest reviews on Gourmet Chef Copper Pro 8-Piece Cookware Set

Not a bad price for this set. Pans are a heavy metal with the copper look. Clear Lids have a vent hole. Love these!

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Gourmet Chef Copper Pro 8-Piece Cookware Set

I am ever so happy about getting these pots n pans. They are lovely and in great shape. TYESM I am sure I will enjoy cooking with them :)

Best FancyCook Enamel Cast Iron Green Round Dutch Oven 10-qt Deals

Customer Ratings:
List Price: $167.99
Sale Price: $139.99
Today's Bonus: 17% Off

This product exceeded my expectations. It cooks as well as our more expensive smaller

Dutch Oven that we paid over $100 more. The gumbo and soup we've made in the Oven were superb. I'd recommend this product to anyone. My only regret is that we didn't get a larger pot. However, the 10 quart unit weighs over 20 pounds and adequate for now.

Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>

I've used mine several times now. It's fantastic at cooking up about 8 quarts (if you simmer you need to leave some room at the top). That's a lot of chili or soup, both of which I've made in here. I've also done sauces that need a long simmer. This is one of my favorite items in the kitchen.