Monday, February 3, 2014

Revere 1400 Line 7-Piece Set Reviews

Revere 1400 Line 7-Piece Set
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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With the purchase of this set, I now own Revere ware made in at least three different locations. I own 16 older pieces made in Clinton, IL in the U.S., four unmarked double boiler and steamer inserts from the same vintage, one tea kettle made in China, and now this set of 7 pieces made in Indonesia, which I just purchased for a guest kitchen.

While these Indonesian made pieces are the same style and sizes as the older U.S. made pieces, they are not manufactured in the same way. The primary difference is in the bottoms. The finish on the copper on the bottoms is rougher, and more importantly, the bottoms are slightly warped. The bottoms can be popped in to be slightly concave, or popped out to be slightly convex, but they aren't flat. In addition, the tops don't fit perfectly snugly.

That's quite different from the older Revere ware pieces manufactured in Clinton IL, whose bottoms are flat and are much smoother. For this reason, you should be skeptical of recommendations for Revere ware which mention how they've been in use for many decades, since those recommendations are likely based on the better quality pieces made years ago, rather than the pieces now available.

All that said, most of the pieces in this Indonesian made set are serviceable. While the skillet might not be perfect for pan frying, the saucepans and dutch oven should be fine for sauces, soups, or other water based cooking. The copper on the bottoms appears thick enough to even out the heat distribution, unlike the copper plate found on some cheap knockoffs. At this price, the set is acceptable as an inexpensive starter set that will do for a casual cook or for use until one can afford high end pieces from places like Williams Sonoma, or used U.S. made Revere ware from auction sites.

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I have two 58 year old Revere Ware pans that are in great condition. The new ones have less copper, and stain much more easily. I am disappointed, to say the least. They are not as good as they once were. I suppose current management has sacrificed quality for profit.

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This Revere 1400 Line is very light-weight with lids that don't fit. The bottom surfaces aren't flat, and the pans wobble on my glass top range. Steam escapes because the lids are very loose. After boiling water in the pans, spots appeared on the inside surface. I thought this could be the last set of pots and pans I bought, but that's not the case. Revere should be ashamed of the quality of these pans manufactured in Indonesia.

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We have purchased Revereware in the past and have always been satisfied with their pots, UNTIL this last purchase. The pots weren't as heavy and were NOT made in the USA like the previous pots we have bought. You can pull on these pots and see how flimsy they actually are. I am very

disappointed with Revereware

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I received the Revereware seven piece set for Christmas. I've used the frying pan maybe four times. It warped. The current pans are not the same quality they were 15 years ago. The stainless steel is not as thick and the copper bottoms look painted on. I'm afraid to give them a good scrubbing for fear of scrubbing the copper right off. The pans are also not made in America any more and the poor quality of the pan reflects that. I am disappointed.

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Review of Cajun Cookware Kettles 2-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Tea Kettle

Cajun Cookware Kettles 2-quart Seasoned Cast Iron Tea Kettle - Gl10498s
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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thought i had struck gold-wrong-it boils over very easy when you are trying to get it hot to boil for steam-after having it on the burner for two days, i thought ok time to pour it out and start again with fresh water-i had put olive oil in with the first 2 quarts of water-so i thought it would be seasoned enough to stop rusting-wrong-my husband was next to me at the sink when i tried to lift the kettle and empty it in the sink-the handle gave way and i was burnt by the steami let go---the handle came out of the kettle lip it was in-i was terrified-why these people cannot spend enough money to make these handles safe==I DO NOT UNDERSTAND!!!

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If you put more than three cups of fluid in this piece of trash it will boil over. There's no way to pour anything without leaking all over the place. I like to make my coffee cowboy style (just put the grounds directly in the pot). I thought this would be a great thing to use. After three messes, I'll never use it again. Absolutely the poorest design I've ever seen. Not only is it a mess on the stove, but you have to pour out your cup over the sink, because if you don't, It'll leak out all over the place. I feel ripped off and I usually don't give anything a bad review. It's well made, but cast iron is hard to screw up.

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Its Black , Its iron , What could go wrong?

I'm actually using this on top of the wood stove holds enough for about 3 days of fires.

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We us it for camping , to make drip coffe & do dishs. Once you make the first pot hot it dosen't take long to get the next one hot. Like cast it dose take some care.

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This was a Christmas gift to my daughter who uses it on a cast iron fireplace insert to humidify the house... she is happy with the kettle.

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Joyce Chen 26-0013, 10-Inch Bamboo Steamer Set
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This is my second one. The bamboo steamer's cover will not drop the water, which is condensed from the steam, back to the food being cooked which may ruin the texture and flavor of the delicacies. That is the reason why I prefer the bamboo one to the aluminum one.

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I love the fact that you can cook an entire meal in one of these. I just steamed fish, veggies, and a fruit custard in about 15 minutes. No oils, no butter it's great. The steamer contains all the steam (I also bought a deep saute pan that looks like a small wok with a handle and the steamer fits perfectly on it) and doesn't get hot. My kitchen does not smell like fish either. I highly recommend this item.

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This steamer worked really well. I've never steamed before but my experience thus far have been great. It's perfect for the single or couple that are looking for a quick and no mess way to fix a meal. I come home from work, put the water on, prep my food, and put it in the steamer. By the time, I've changed into casual clothes, dinner is ready.

It's opened the door to a whole new way of cooking!

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Basically, these bamboo steamers:

* cook much more easily than the standard metal mesh kind; the clearance from the water is higher, the air is trapped a bit more, improving the steaming efficacy, and the size (and multi-tier stacking) means you can cook virtually anything

* are essentially idiot-proof; no matter how little attention you pay, you really aren't going to have a kitchen disaster

* produce very healthy food (at least in terms of the cooking process) no oil at all!

* keep food soft and moist, preferable to baking

* are energy efficient (relative to ovens, or even pan-cooking) and bamboo is a renewable crop, so these are environmentally friendly!

-RS

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This thing is great. I am very spatially challenged, so I had trouble picturing the size and how it would fit into a pot. I do not own a wok. Well, my pots were all too small, so I've been using my electric skillet, which works perfectly, but the nonstick surface gets a little screwed up from boiling water in it.

I really like that you can either use both tiers or only one. So far I've made an entire dinner of stringbeans and frozen won tons on two tiers (came out great), fish and veggies on two tiers (that time I boiled the water off by accident so it had a bit of a strange taste, but still pretty good), and lots of broccoli and other veggies on just one tier. I put parchment paper down every time so I don't have to spend much time cleaning, and that works great.

My only suggestion is that amazon/the seller include a picture of the steamer inside both a pot and a wok to see how to properly use it. I searched online for days for a diagram or picture like that, and then I finally bought it anyway because it was so cheap.

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Simplicity 1.5-qt. Whistle Tea Kettle Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
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The little 1.5 qt. tea kettle is absolutely perfect! I am very happy with this purchase; it fits in to any decor; it is not heavy when full, etc. I would recommend this product.

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We love the l.5 quart tea kettle. It is just the right size for our family of two. The kettle is easy to clean and looks great in our kitchen with the stainless steel appliances. The price was terrific too!

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Cute little teapot and serves the purpose if you just need a couple cups of hot water at a time.

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the cap on the mouth is not tight enough to make the noise when the water is boiling. I need to press on it to hear the whistling

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This small but sturdy tea kettle is well designed. Our appliances are all stainless steel, and this little piece looks great next to it all. It replaces our old kettle that dropped and ended up with a huge dent near the handle. Of course the first thing I did upon pulling this one out of the package was drop it on the ground. Doh! Luckily it escaped completely unscathed.

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Staub 12' Fry Pan - Grenadine
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Everything in this pan cooks evenly, no matter if it is in the center of the pan or on the edges. Along with being my go to fry pan it has now replaced my braising pan and even my wok. And it cleans up beautifuly. I'm already saving for my next Staub pan.

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Heats very evenly and cleans up very well. Performs perfectly both on the stove and in the oven. Really like the grenadine color.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Corning Vision Visions 4 L (4 Qt.) Amber Covered Oval Roaster Reviews

Corning Vision Visions 4 L Amber Covered Oval Roaster Casserole with Lid
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I prefer non-toxic cookware which is why I purchased this item.

I don't own a microwave, all of my cooking is done on an electric stovetop and an oven.

For cooking vegetables, meats, and foods cooked with adequate liquids, the Visionware has been great.

I use this roaster not only to roast meats but to cook baked beans.

It cleans up nicely when you soak it and scrub it out with a plastic scrubber, if need be. I then place it in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning.

I have used Visionware for about 22 years, including this roaster.

The very important thing here is if you have chipped, cracked, or scratched cookware, it is recommended that you discard it.

I would recommend carefully checking your cookware before your first use and on occasion. Look at the bottom of the pot and look for the tiny expansion notches. You will want to make sure that there is no cracks radiating outward. I have purchased some used ones on eBay that I had to return due to that problem as I refused to use them in that condition, and I specifically asked the seller to make sure that their pot did not have this problem before shipping it to me.

You will also want to avoid scratching it with metal utensils.

However, there have been some complaints about exploding Visionware (Google is your friend) by those who claim they did nothing wrong,though I suspect that in many cases, there was a breach in the product the user was unaware of.

I believe that a significant number incidents can be attributed to thermal shock such as running cool water in a hot pot, placing the hotitem on a cool surface, or putting the cookware on a heat source with no water in it.

Corning no longer manufactures this product.

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Set of 2 Usagi Bunny Porcelain Chopstick Rest #0706 Reviews

Set of 2 Usagi Bunny Porcelain Chopstick Rest #0706
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Not using them for chopsticks. They sit under my monitor at work. Funny bunnies keep get into mischief after I leave for the day.

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My daughter loves rabbits and loves sushi, so these chopstick holders are perfect. Good price, and cute little faces on the bunnies.