Buy Update International ESFC-21 Easy Store Mirror Polish Chafer

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For the price, you can't beat this chafer. The metal is a little thin and not as polished as resturant quality chafers but for home use it is perfect. It only costs a bit more than two disposable foil chafers, making it a great value.

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Review of Anchor Hocking Glass Bowl Set - 10 pcs

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While unpacking, I found the 1-qt. bowl was defective. It looks unpolished, hazy, opaque, not clear, see-through glass. There are also scratch marks on the interior surface. The rest of the bowls in the set look fine.

I immediately used Amazon's online returns/replacement option and obtained a free return shipping label. Then Amazon sent me an email, saying they would send a replacement set immediately, and to not return the defective bowl.

Thank you for your great Customer Service, Amazon.com.

Dunno about the quality of these bowls (now made in China, as most everything else, these days). Although the thick rim on the top of the bowls gives the appearance of sturdiness and strength, the bowls' themselves are very thin. Wish the walls were of thicker glass. I hope they don't break easily with regular daily use. I want to use them to melt chocolate over a sauce pan of heated water (placed on the counter, removed from the stove).

11/25/08 Update

Sorry 'bout my mistaken assumption, these bowls were made in USA. (see comments.)

I finally received my replacement set yesterday. That only took nearly 2 weeks! And, this set has a couple bowls chipped along the rims. The same size bowl with the haziness has a bit of haze on the new one, too, but it is clearer than the first.

Chips on the edges of the bowls. Anchor Hocking and/or Amazon really needs to figure out how to pack and ship these safely. There was no marring on the packaging. And not glass shards within the bowls or inner packing. So they must come from the factory like this.

Oh well. I have replaced the 1 bowl. Stuck the hazy, chipped set under the sink, in case one of the 'good set' breaks.

I do love this set! which I use every day. Every size imaginable, for prepping spices to mixing things up.

Just wish they would do quality control at Anchor Hocking. $30 a set is not cheap, why should the quality be?

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Not sure how I survived in the kitchen for so long without these bowls. They are excellent for prep and even look great for serving.

However, I purchased them at WalMart for $16. Save yourself a ton of money and go buy them there. (Exact same set.) They are an excellent tool and will be used constantly in the kitchen.

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the first time it came, all the bowls were broken, and a pile of glass dust! the second time, only one was broken. Why can't the people who ship these do a better job of packing?!

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This is the 5th set of these glass bowls I have purchased. Liked them so well I bought some for my daughter, my sister, then as gifts.

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I love these bowls! I don't know how I lived without them so long. They first came to my attention when I saw them on Williams-Sonoma about 3 yrs ago. I'm not sure if they're selling the this brand or the very similar Duralex brand, but I read all the reviews saying how great they were. Only in the past 2-3 yrs have I realised the benefit of proper prepping when cooking (esp. big meals) instead of just measuring out the ingredients as you go. And the various sizes of this set make prep and absolute breeze. They're also so simple, yet elegant (thanks to the lipped rim) that I also use the medium to large sizes for presentation at dinner parties. Great for presenting rolls, pasta salads, etc. And, given they're all microwavable, they're great for melting or softening butter in the microwave. They're also very durable (I've bumped them into counter tops and dropped them in the sink when my hands were slippery), which is important for someone that's clumsy like I am! And they stack perfectly for easy storage.

I honestly can't say enough about these. If they were oven-proof as well, I'd actually get rid of some of my oven dishes! But as others have said, GO TO WAL-MART to get them. Only $17! I think it's borderline criminal to pay this much online.

Cheap Sushi mold / Musubi Maker

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I don't know why people advertise these molds as a sushi maker, since any person who actually knows how to make sushi would use their hands, finger molds, or bamboo rolling mats to shape the rice. Real sushi makers would not be caught dead with plastic molds, period.

This mold is meant and designed for making ONIGIRI, NOT SUSHI. It even says that on the packaging, so I don't know why there is so much confusion over this appliance.

That being said, I love this tool. I know how to make onigiri by hand, but this does yield cleaner and nicer looking results. It's very easy to get the onigiri out, too. If you want cuter designs, then I recommend buying flower and heart shapes too.

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I got this one as well as another one, and ended up liking the other Japanese Sushi Mold (Triangle, Pink)one better. The reason for that was the inside texture this one has very little, and the rice stuck inside too much. It was kind of a pain to get out, and pushing the little "button" on the one side to push it out put a divit into the onigiri that was dorky looking and showed the filling.

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Very Easy to use, and even easier to clean! Would recommend Gliding a knife around the inside edge of the rice mold to loosen the rice before trying to pop the mold out.

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It is simple to used. I made about 20 onigiris en a few minutes and they turn out perfect! Totally recommend it!

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I used this gizmo for the first time and I have found a spot for it next to the rectangular musubi maker. Just fill one or two cavities with calrose rice, compress with the lid and use the little pusher flap to pop them out. A bit of umeboshi in the middle while you're building it and sprinkled with furikake after you pop them out. You're off with a great bento box.

Anolon Nouvelle Copper Hard Anodized Nonstick 8-Inch and 10-Inch Review

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This two-pack is a great bargain. The skillets cook very well, and look better in person than they do in the photos. They have nicely attached handles, copper detailing on the bottom disc, and so forth -details that I would expect to find only in 10" skillets of $80 or so. Having two for less than $50 is excellent.

I've used the 10" a few times a week for several months and it still looks brand new. It cleans up perfectly with soap and water on both the cooking surface and the outside. I cook on a DCS gas cooktop, and the pans cook very evenly and are able to brown things nicely (with a bit of added oil). The surfaces seem to be just as good as on the first day.

Two notes that bear repeating for non-stick cookware: clean by hand, not in a dishwasher; and never, ever overheat them -use low to medium heat, never heat them when empty, and always add at least a few drops of oil so you'll be able to brown and have a warning sign (smoke) if overheated.

Cheers!

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I purchased the Nouvelle Copper Anodized 8and 10-inch set from Macy's when it was on sale for something like $35 with a coupon. This series is coated with Dupont Autograph 2, which is Dupont's top of the line, most durable, nonstick coating. Is it toxic like Teflon? Well, it's listed in the same section of the Dupont website as Teflon, so it probably contains many of the same toxic chemical components. In fact, I can't tell if Autograph 2 is a product within the Teflon series from their website.

Anolon claims that these pans are oven safe to 500 degrees, which was a selling point for me. Most other nonsticks top out at 400 or 450 degrees. I figure the higher the temperature it can withstand, the less likely it'll melt or release toxic fumes during normal cooking.

These pans are heavy. Not cast-iron heavy, but certainly the heaviest non-stick pans I've ever owned. This is due to the thick bottom, which does result in longer preheating times (despite the copper), but ensures even heating across the bottom (no hot-spots, less burning).

The 8 inch pan, which I use most, is still fairly non-stick after a year and a half. The 10 inch pan has lost it's non-stick ability entirely. Eggs and fish stick to it as if it were unseasoned cast iron (OK, maybe not *that* bad).

I've taken good care of these pans, ensuring that I never heated above medium, used only wooden or silicon utensils, always allowed to cool before cleaning, and always hand washing with a non abrasive detergent and non abrasive sponge. But still, the 10 incher has failed. I should state that I do cook quite a bit, and these pans have gotten quite a bit of use. And they lasted as long as most of my other recent nonsticks have lasted. Well, at least the 10 inch did. As I already mentioned, the 8 inch is still decent. I give it another year tops before I have to replace that as well.

I just might take advantage of Anolon's lifetime warranty. I'm not sure it's worth it though, as I'll have to pay the shipping fees to send the pan to Anolon. And for all I know, they might not even honor the warranty after I send it...

EDIT:

Another selling point for me was that fact that these were manufactured in Thailand. Just about every other nonstick pan I've seen is made in China. China is perfectly capable of good manufacturing, but often quality control sucks (depending on the brand). Add to that various other factors and I'll gladly choose a pan made in Thailand. However, the recent floods crippled their manufacturing infrastructure, so maybe these will be made in China now.

On a side note, it would be so nice if Amazon listed the country of origin of the products they sell...

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These are flat bottom, and work well with our glass topped electric stove. I can't comment on durability, because I haven't had them very long. They are well built, have a great non stick coating, strong handles that stay cool, and cook very evenly on my electric stove. The paperwork (or box, don't recall) say it's okay to use metal utensils with it.

Although I can throw a meal together, or follow a recipe, I'm no home-gourmet cook. My observation is that these take a little longer to heat through then the old cheap pans I used to have. Since there is a copper layer in the pan, I assumed it would heat faster. But they are thicker and heavier then the cheapos, so I guess that's what makes the difference. This is NOT a problem by any stretch.

I recently bought the 12 inch skillet, they all cook great. I wanted lids for the pans, and found that the glass lids from the Anolon "Advanced" cookware line fit very well, and look great. But as far as I can see, you can only buy a 10-12 inch set of lids. Not individually, and not for the 8 inch. Anolon Advanced Glass Lids 10-Inch and 12-Inch Glass Lids Twin Pack

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I am a big All-Clad snob. I bought this set for one reason only, to flip eggs using the 8" pan. I started to use the 10" to cook things like sauteed vegetables. Then I discovered how great the pan works for fried potatoes. Maybe I'm not such an All-Clad snob after all, I love my Anolon nonstick pans, they now get used as much as my All-Clad stainless pans. The Anolon pans are still going strong after 2+ years of use.

By the way, the eggs flip easily using the 8" pan.

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I bought these to replace aging tfal pans. No comparison they seem well made heavy duty pan for all cooking types. manufacture recommends no use of spray on oils. I think If I follow their instructions for use the pans will be around for a long time. I just need to keep them out of the hands of my twenty year old.

Certified International Caliente 4-Piece Canister Set Review

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I love these!! I got them quickly and they were packed so well. I can't believe they arrived without a scratch. They are so pretty and I've received so many compliments on them and everybody who comes into my kitchen notices them immediately. I love how the lids seal on and keep out any moisture. These are wonderful and well worth the money.

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This set looks great on the kitchen counter nice plastic seal on the top. The colors are bright and intense.

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I was exactly what we were looking for as we redecorate our kitchen, not too bold & not to modern. Really enjoy not only the presentation but the size, but especially the price. MY husband & I could both agree on

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Love, love, love these beautiful cannisters. Best of all, they are large enough to hold a bag of flour or sugar. As others have said, the seals are not really tight but I think they will be fine. I've been looking for a while for pretty cannisters large enough to be really useful and these fit the bill. Most cannisters have removable seals which don't work well and fall out of the containers. The seals included with these slide over the ceramic and stay there. Did I say how pretty they are?

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The picture does this absolutely no justice. It is such an amazing product, and the colors pop and are SOOOOO bright! This was the cheapest I found on the net anywhere for these. They go amazing in my chili kitchen. I highly recommend these canisters.

Staub Round Cocotte - 5.5Qt - Dark Blue Review

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We have baked bread in this, slow cooked in it, reheated with it. We haven't had a bad meal yet!

It is so much easier to clean than our Le Creuset stuff.

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Buy Cuisinox Gourmet 3.6 Quart Universal Double Boiler Insert

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I have needed a larger double boiler for years. I love this and it works perfectly. I love the quality. It works on several size pans. Arrived on time, in excellent condition. I love it.

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This insert fits into more than one size of pan. It's nice and sturdy and very easy to clean. I like the fact that it holds two quarts of milk sufficently. It was not easy to find a double boiler that was this size. Most I found were smaller and less durable.

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Nice thin metal, does what it's supposed to do. Seals nicely with a couple different pots I have.

Now I understand why my mother and grandmother used round double boilders instead of these stepped kind.

This pot is a PITA to clean. Scalded milk clings to the steps and takes a bit of elbow grease to get clean.

Overall I like it, just not cleaning it.

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I started making my own yogurt and needed an easy way to scald milk. This double boiler fits several of my saucepans, so now it's a snap. I like the heavy-duty weight of it.

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We often make alfredo sauce for a large group of guest and usually require two double-boilers. Searching for something larger but not as large as a restaurant double boiler, I came across this 3.6 quart unit. It was priced reasonably and constructed well, if a little light. However, it would not fit properly on any of the saucepans in our kitchen. So, we wemt to a local restaurant supply store and found a sauce pan that fit perfectly.

Cheap Italian Origins 14-1/2-Inch Jumbo Pizza Stone and Rack with Jumbo

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I have never used a pizza stone before so I cannot compare this stone to others. It is a great improvement over cooking pizza on a cookie sheet. The handles on this stone are quite useful. The size seems just right for a medium size pizza. We have used the stone for over a month and it is holding up quite well. My only complaint is that it is impossible to clean. You are not suppose to use water or soap on the stone, but how do I get burnt cheese off the stone?

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I bought this to keep in my oven to help with oven temperatures. I took it out to wipe something off of after using it for just two days and it broke in half. Since I wasn't planning to use it for pizza I just kept it and put it back in the oven. Definitely be gentle with this stone though, it breaks VERY easily!

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Ha. A Pizza Stone.. I bet it works great for the person I gifted it to. It seemed pretty sweet when I wrapped it. The handles made the product. Love it!

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This pizza stone broke in two after only two months. This is too bad because it had been working well and I was quite happy with it. Would not buy it again.

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I love to cook. This is my second Pizza stone. It is made well. Very large. Heavy stone. I have washed mine with water many times and it is holding up well. No cracks. Pizza cutter it comes with is dull and small. The handle rack is a big help.

All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Double-Boiler Insert Review

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As one of the other reviews state, the lip that allows the pan to sit on top of the 3or 4-quart pot creates a recess inside the pan that makes it hard to get whatever you're working on out of the pan, as it gets caught in the recess. The interior should have completely straight sides. Otherwise, it does what it's supposed to.

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I would have been delighted with this double boiler insert (despite the groove noted by previous reviewers) if it had performed as expected. I own three All-Clad LTD pots I should have been able to use it with : 3 quart, 4 quart and 5 quart. The insert doesn't fit the pots precisely or snugly; it slips and tips when set onto the pots. Obviously, this makes it unsafe as well as unusable. Since I agree with some reviewers that the qualty is inferior to All-Clad products produced in the USA, I guess it may be that the items produced in China are not really a good match with the original items produced before recent globalization of the company. Maybe I just got a bad one, but a previous reviewer mentioned the same problem. For an item of that price from a company with the reputation of All-Clad, this is inexcusable.

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I have to admit -I bought this insert simply because I love all things All-Clad. While it heats well, the indentation on the inside is a problem. I love it becuase it allows the insert to fit snugly, but I hated working with it until I got one of those small silicone spatulas. It fits perfectly in the indentation and it's the same one I use with my food processor. I made cheese dip over for the Super Bowl and I was impressed with the insert's performance.

I see that All Clad now has a ceramic double boiler insert. I must live in a test market because I've only seen it at one store and it's not even on the store's or All Clad's website. I forget the cost but, you're buying the insert and the 2 qt saucepan as a set. The insert is removable. I like this original insert better, even with the indentation, because it's bigger.

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I spent a bit of time trying to get several inserts for my All-Clads pots, pans and stock pots. Here's what I found:

1. The current All-Clad part # for this 3-quart (double) boiler insert is # 8701004490. It fits 3 & 4-quart sauce pans in All-Clad's "Stainless" collection. These pans have an 8-inch inside diameter. It may not fit similarly sized pans in All-Clad's other collections!!! This item has worked fine for me.

2. The (double) boiler insert is complemented by All-Clad 3-quart steamer insert part # 8701004547. See All-Clad 3-qt. Stainless Steamer Insert. It too fits 3 & 4-quart sauce pans in All-Clad's "Stainless" collection. These pans have an 8-inch inside diameter. It may not fit similarly sized pans in All-Clad's other collections!!! This is not a (double)boiler insert. It is a steamer insert.

3. Another smaller but more expensive boiler option to consider is All-Clad's true double boiler (i.e., sauce pan and insert together) # 8400000266, described as a "stainless steel 2-quart sauce pan with 1.5-quart porcelain double boiler." See All-Clad Stainless Steel 2 Qt. Sauce Pan With Porcelain Double Boiler.The insert is smaller than the 3-quart inserts mentioned above, is porcelain (not stainless) and is meant for smaller, finer sauces and such.

4. There is another All-Clad steamer insert available that comes with a lid and has 2 loop-style helper handles. It is All-Clad part # 8700800513 and is made to fit current 2, 3 and 4 quart All-Clad stainless sauce pans and casseroles. It is said to be 8 1/4 inches in diameter and 4 3/4 inches deep. See All-Clad Stainless All-Purpose Steamer with Lid.This is not a boiler insert. It is a steamer insert.

5. The holes in the bottom of all All-Clad's steamer inserts do not extend to the outer edge of the bottom of the insert. The holes only cover about 2/3's of the bottom, radiating out from the center. Some people have complained about "scorching" because of this.

6. All All-Clad boiler inserts and steamer inserts are thinner than the corresponding saucepans they fit. This is not really a flaw, however, since they don't need to be so thick to function properly only as inserts.

7. All All-Clad boiler and steamer inserts are made in China. As I understand it, all All-Clad tri-ply cookware currently is made in the U.S. Non-tri-ply All-Clad items like these boiler & steamer inserts may be made elsewhere to save costs.

8. If you need detailed info on various All-Clad steamer, boiler or colander inserts check out MetroKitchen. They sell through Amazon & have their own website. Search for "All-Clad Stainless Steamers, Double Boilers and Pasta Inserts." They have detailed specs on these items that seem accurate.

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The price is right for this broiler insert. The All-Clad 3 quart pot it fits is the pricey necessity. I also bought the steamer that fits the pot too. The quality keeps me coming back to All-Clad. My Hollandaise sauce comes out perfectevery time!!

Cuisinart 622-30G Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Review

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This has been our favorite pan since we got it good size and great performance. I actually like it better than the Calphalon we've used for the past 5 years.

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I have a electric stove that is in desperate need of replacing. It is uneven and pans wobble on it. Of course this means it heats uneven and creates a poor cooking surface. This pan is heavy enough to compensate for my stoves weakness and completely surpasses my expectations for a consumer skillet.

In every way this is superior to any pan I have owned. I highly recommend it.

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I love this thing. But I have two caveats. (1) I wish the lid were ventable. (2) I wish the handle on the lid were designed to reduce heat. It's a hassle to have to put on a mitt just to lift the lid.

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Just received this skillet, which is my umpteenth non-stick skillet. I was attracted by the "Lifetime Warranty" since I can't seem to keep a non-stick skillet for very many years without scratches. (And yes, I handwash, store carefully, and use wooden or plastic utensils.) i haven't actually used the skillet yet, but be forewarned:

1. there is an asterisk by the words "LIfetime Warranty" on the packaging, but I cannot find for the life of me what caveats that asterisk refers to.

2. The front of the package says in BIG type: Dishwasher safe. But inside the packaging it very clearly states "Do not put in the dishwasher." False advertising! (And I always handwash, but STILL. That's not right.)

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Both the skillet and the glass lid feel well constructed the handle is solid metal so it's sturdy and securely attached to the pan, but manages to stay cool while on the stove. Overall it seems to distribute heat pretty well on my electric range, and the nonstick surface is one of the best of any pan I've used. It's ridiculously easy to clean. It's a bit heavy to hold for too long with just one hand, but what else would you expect from a well-made large 12" skillet? This is no thin cheapy little pan.

Review of Waring PCJ2 Citrus Juicer

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I have used the Waring PCJ218 juicer for the past 6 months. I juice on average 10 oranges each day. I can state without reservation that this is a good looking, well made, powerful juicer. How good is it? I have purchased 2 additional PCJ218 juicers as gifts. Do I know what I'm talking about? I design machinery for a living. Rarely do I find consumer products to be worthy of praise. This juicer is a real gem at a reasonable price.

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There are two very important things a juicer should do. 1) extract all the juice and b)clean up easily. This juicer does both. The manufacturer calls it slow, but I saw it as very powerful. By the time I juiced my second lemon, I was a pro happily throwing out completely empty half lemon rinds. It costs a little more than some of the other models, but it's also built to last. I'll probably end up having to put it in my will.

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Easy to use, easy to clean. Juices grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and keylimes with no problems. I like it so much I bought one for my Dad for his 70th Birthday! 5 stars!

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After having used this juicer for over a year (under heavy use 6 oranges a day) the reamer has started to slip and it makes a grinding noise. The downside of this juicer is that the center post is plastic and not metal. I'm still searching to find out if this post can be replaced. I have loved the juicer and am sorry to say that if you are a heavy juicer then try to get this on sale, if you are the occasional juicer then this will last you a lifetime. Current rating for heavy juicers 3 stars!

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I looked and looked for the right juicer. I was going to get one of those that you pull the bar down to press the juice out. I had ordered it and then learned that often the arm on it would break. What to do?! I was really wanting something that would be reliable and require the least amount of work as possible.

The Waring juicer was just what I wanted. it was actually less money than the citrus press was. It is super simple and yet it works fantastically.

There's no learning curve and the clean up is seconds.

You've got the juice capturing device and the part that actually extracts the juice to clean up and that's it. The rest is the stainless steel housing that is self contained.

It's fast, efficient and sturdy. This is no cheap machine. You don't have to worry about using a little force, if you want, though you really don't have to. I'm a strong guy and I put some serious pressure on mine and it doesn't balk at it.

Try it, you'll love it!

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I own and wrote a glorious review of my Waring blender with stainless steel body which looks nearly identical to this, however, this product (listed as stainless steel) is fake! There is no metal in it. If you look carefully at the pictures, you can see it is exactly as the white one (which I assume is also plastic). They merely put a scratched mylar coating on the plastic. The other plastic pieces also seem flimsy and poorly made. The quality was much worse than my old, cheap $15 Braun juicer. The power of this unit is decent, but not so much that I think it qualifies for a $100 juicer. I would have given this a much better rating if it was half the price or if it really was made out of stainless steel. The "stainless" finish is fake and doesn't match my other stainless appliances.

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Over 30 years ago, my husband surprised me with my first All-Clad LTD set. It cooked beautifully (and still does), but the finish has deteriorated because of my care. SO, this lovely little 1-1/2 quart sauce pan is a replacement piece for a 30+ pan. It is beautiful! It shines, it goes in the dishwasher without a worry, it cleans up perfectly. All-Clad is worth the expense. And I love it!

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I bought a second to further expand my collection...it was great as always.

I am no one special. I'm just your average guy who really likes to cook and eat. I've gotten very good at it after a lot of practice. And if I can, anyone can. Good cookware can be a huge component of this, and I am about to urge you to spend more money on a set like All-Clad, which I believe is as good as cooking gets. No one likes having his or her food come out burnt on the outside and undercooked on the inside, or one side being more cooked than the other due to burner `hot spotting'. Good quality cookware with a more even heating transfer is one of the easiest ways to avoid this. But "good quality cookware"...what is that? You can spend under $10 or over $5,000 PER-PIECE...there is a ton of variety and so many different materials it gets confusing fast. So here is what I have learned from my humble experience...

When friends see I have a very large collection of All-Clad Cookware, they often ask be who these things are made for? Professional chefs? Rich yuppies? Good ole boys who appreciate a good meal? I would say essentially anyone and everyone. Yes, they are stupid expensive...but think of it this way. If you enjoy cooking and you cook better, chances are you are going to cook for yourself more than eating out. It also presents an opportunity to eat healthier food as well. $1,000 on a set of standard All-Clads, a few niche pots for your favorite food types with a steamer, and a nice cutlery set (Shun or Mosimoto, for example) is something that will last decades where as spending $10 a day on lunch doesn't last long at all, but it sure adds up fast. The durability of these over the models costing ¼ to ½ the price is also pretty substantial. The lifetime guarantee is a plus, because this is the set you will have for life. And if you move to a place with a different stove, you can take comfort in knowing that All-Clad cookware excels with gas, electric, induction, side-heat, and open pit cooking. Buy it once, and enjoy it for life.

All-Clad makes a variety of different cookware lines. The standard lines, the Stainless and MC (Master Chef) are the least expensive. The Stainless is what All-Clad is most known for, as it is a timeless and iconic look that has been imitated by many. The Stainless and MC2 are traditional clad, which is a 3-ply construction of aluminum between American-made 18-10 stainless, which is a very beefy steel. You will notice that the most obvious different of the Stainless and MC is that the Stainless has a high-polish outer finish on the cookware and lids, where as the MC is brushed. Having used both, I can say both are very durable and easy to upkeep. They also have higher end models using 5+ ply clad and more cosmetic embellishments. For most users, the Stainless and MC will offer the best blend of value, performance, and durability. Mine are all from the Stainless series.

Is a clad cookware set right for you? It's very possible given how versatile they are. It is important to understand clad and its purpose. Clad is literally a compromise of multiple traditional pan types because some guy was unhappy with the limitations existing pans and decided to combine multiple elements into a single cookware build. Iron is inexpensive, heats evenly, and is durable...but it is heavy as hell, easily rusts, takes a lot of care (season it), and takes forever to heat up. Aluminum is an amazing heat conductor but weak...aluminum pans dent easily and do not hold up. Stainless is durable but a crappy heat conductor and heats unevenly. Exotic cookware such as enameled iron, carbon steel, carbon fiber, ceramic, and organic materials all have some positives, but weaknesses at the points of either costs, durability, heat conductivity, upkeep, or a combination of the above...and these issues are enough to exclude these from fitting the needs of most people. Additionally, most cookware types are best suited for only one or two of the following cooking types: gas, electric, induction, or open flame.

Enter clad, the great compromise. Stainless on the outside, aluminum on the inside (and with All-Clad's higher end models, add copper and multiple cores). The aluminum betters the heat transfer, and the thick stainless encases the aluminum. Ideally, the stainless is high chromium with nickel to add to the `stainless' abilities of steel. Also, ideally, the stainless is hardened to point to give good impact resistance from things like dents, but is hard enough to resist scratching and warping. When done right, you are left with a pot that heats faster than iron, has the even heat transfer of aluminum, and has the durability of stainless. Not surprisingly, clad has established itself as a staple in a chef's cookware arsenal.

What are the biggest downsides? Weight and price, mainly. While not as heavy as iron, the best clad cookware is going to still be pretty heavy...and you will pay well over twice that of iron, if comparing the best iron to the best clad. The cost of making the sandwiched ply layers is a lot more than casting a 1-piece. Also, many people note that the rivets on the handle of All-Clad makes cleaning in the area somewhat difficult...and I agree. However, I do not think this is a downside because these oversized rivets are what gives structural durability. The rivets are massive and as soon as you pick up a pot and run your finger over them, you will see they are heavy duty. The little extra cleaning effort is worth this level of durability as those rivets will give decades of great usage.

There are at least five top-end makers of clad cookware. All-Clad is most certainly one, and probably the best known. You pay a premium for the name, but they are fantastic. Their hardening is perfect, the stainless is durable American 18-10 and it is very corrosion resistant. The thick plates allow the cleaning with a use of an abrasive such as Bar Keeper's Friend. The stainless also responds very well to polishing. As others have noted, after use they will not look 100% new unless you use a high quality wading cloth, but there really is no reason for this. A 30 second clean with Bar Keeper's Friend will make them looking consistently good with minimal effort. If they show a few scratches, who cares?...it's a device used to make food, not an art museum display.

A lot of people consider anti-stick pans with coatings. I don't like these, and if you spend a lot on cookware, I would advise NOT buying anything that is labeled as non-stick and a coating is what is used to give non-stick properties. Why? Primarily, coatings wear off and leave a pan of little value. You cannot use stainless utensils, you cannot clean them with steel wool or wading cloth, and you cannot clean them with abrasives. If you are thinking about clad, get the stainless surfaces as it will be easier to maintain, last longer, and can withstand incredible abuse. Also, cooking practice makes it easier to reduce sticking with stainless cookware...for example, something like olive oil and slightly lower heat does wonders.

So now you must be thinking, "why the hell did I read this bloody long review?"...if so, I apologize for the length. I hope my experience can help you in your decision. If you do go All-Clad, I promise you that you will not regret it. They are a great investment.

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I own practically everything this company has ever made, even some pieces that haven't been made in years. I have cookware, utensils, canisters, you name it. I generally don't buy designer items, but I try to buy quality. This line has been one of the best investments in my home I've ever made.

Just a couple of months ago, after having a conversation asking if they'd examine some of my cookware (the bottoms on those pieces were not flat enough to use on my glass top range without spinning around), I mailed off 4 of my larger pieces.

Thanks to All Clad, I have brand new, non-spinning cookware items3 qt and 6 qt saute pans, an 8 qt stockpot, and a 12" frypan.

I found them to be very kind, and when it was all said and done, they replaced every piece from the over 17-year old set that I sent them without question or hesitation. They even included brand new lids for the 3 items I sent that use them without requesting the lids from my old cookware.

By that same token, I will continue to support All Clad, and just like they did for me, it will be without question or hesitation.

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Its All Clad, what else is there to say? These pans are wonderful to cook with. I learned about them when I took a cooking class at our local Chef School. If I had gas cooking I'd be in heaven, but I have electric coils so these work just fine. I love cooking with them and they are amazingly easy to clean, even when something gets burned. I use the same things I use on my Circulon non-stick pots and pans. If it discolors you just use a little "barkeepers friend" cleanser. I love that I can put these in a hot oven for the "finish cooking". I know these will last me a life time.

They arrive carefully packed in their own little soft bags. I felt like I had received a treasure.

I've been using these pans for about 3 months and I love them. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself, even if you decide to try just one pan. Well worth the investment.

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Perfect saucepan. I use it daily for rice and sauces. Much better than the Cuisinart Chef's cookware that I have.

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I bought this skillet for my induction cooktop. It was quite inexpensive. The fact that it doesn't have a lid doesn't bother me, as I have an almost infinite number of lids from many previous cookware sets.... I always keep the lids... you never know when you can use them. I allow my "little one" to use it, along with a few other stainless pans as she is not allowed to use my expensive "tri ply" and enamel coated iron cookware, (due to non compliance with the no metal utensils rule). I don't use anything but silicone and wood utensils in all of my "good" cookware. It performs well and is quite easy to clean, and will be easy to replace should something happen to it.

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