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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Buy Scanpan CTX Cookware Sets

Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe Set
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $1,150.00
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Hard to imagine spending this kind of coin for pans, but here we go. I'd gotten a 2qt saucepan to try out and it's so good that I'm back for the whole set. This is the non-stickiest non-stick ever, just a real pleasure to cook with and then clean up. The 2qt is now three years old and the interior finish looks like new. The outside underneath has a little discoloration but our stove is gas so I can't complain -pans are for cooking, not admiring.

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After getting my new Electrolux induction stove I have tried and returned Elo, Calphalon, Cuisinart. In all cases the model set I chose was the most top of that lines "Induction Ready" offerings. In every case the stainless steel must have been paper thin because it took between three and four full minutes to boil my "Standard" two cups of cold water. That is actually longer than my previous Jenn Air stove took so they were all returned.

When these CTX Pans arrived the first thing I did was run the two cup boil test. I was astonished to see a full rolling boil in one minute flat. Then I cooked something saucy. Within four minutes on the five setting the pan was showing little simmer bubbles spread so evenly over the entire pan.

I have now used these pans for a week. They are every bit as incredible as my new induction stove. My only disappointment is that the two saucepans are only 3/4 quart apart. One should be much smaller and the other much larger IMO.

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These pans are awesome! I got a Scanpan saute pan for Christmas and was so impressed I bought the whole set. They are expensive but in my opinion worth every penny. The pans truly are non-stick and they really work great. The surface won't scrape off like other non-stick pans because it's a solid thick lining. The stainless surface on the outside is easy to keep clean with a stainless steel scrub pad. The set comes with plenty of lids and I like that you can see through the glass. The two sauce pans are good sized and nice and deep. Overall, I could not be more happy with this purchase.

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I purchased a set of these pans about 2 years ago. My husband can't even screw them up!! I've had at least 6 different brands of pans, some quite pricey. None compare (even remotely) to these. I have to admit that they were set aside until my older pans died. Now that I've used them for a while, I wish I had just given my older pans away. I'm in the process of purchasing more of these pans. To the writer that said the pans stained yellow: did you try Soft Scrub? Soft scrub cleans up my stainless stove beautifully, as well as my sink.

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The CTX is one of the latest series of Scanpan products which have always been top quality. Though expensive in comparison to other similar products these are outstanding. The non-scratch non-stick coating makes them the absolute best paarticularly for the new induction stove top that we bought, we tried others , but they had issues of pitting, sticking and handle heat etc. So, my advice is to get over the sticker shock because they are worth every penny! I have since bought other CTX pans to add to this set. They will of course work on any stove top, not just the induction system which we now wish we had purchased years ago.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

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Nordic Ware 6 Quart Open Stockpot
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $21.00
Sale Price: $19.93
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I bought this pot at Christmas. I bought it after much searching for products made in the USA. I used it twice and the nonstick surface bubbled and peeled off. I was very careful and followed the instructions on not using high heat. I also bought a Nordicware cookware set that is working awesome. The problem is obviously with the aluminum pans and not the black rangeware set.

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This stockpot is just the right size for making a large batch of spaghetti or soup. I am delighted with it. And the price was right.

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Very nice with heavy aluminum construction. Funny though, it is just a little too big around for all the other glass covers from the old ones we threw away. I think that was planned to sell the 6.95 solid top that is offered.

But still for $12. Best buy for sure.

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This pot has everything I want.

Made in USA

10" diameter, so it fits my lids

Not too tall, so it fits in my sink

Non-stick

If this is what you want.... then tis pot will give it to you. An excellent product at a very reasonable price.

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I love dutch ovens, and they're usually so expensive. This is a great inexpensive non stick pot. Doesn't come with a lid, but I don't need one as I already had another to fit it.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Imusa Stainless Steel Stock Pot, 20 Quart Review

Imusa Stainless Steel Stock Pot, 20 Quart
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Do not buy if you want a 20 Qt pot, this one is only 16 Qt. I had to return to Amazon twice. It is clear to me that this vendor is selling this pot as 20 Qt when it is not. Amazon said they would investigate, yet this item is still listed on their site. Why would Amazon let this vendor lie to their customers?

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Over all this is a poorly put together product. At the price I didn't expect a whole lot, but I expected more than I received. The biggest problem was that the stainless steel coating was breached in several areas , especially on the rivits where the handles attach. The pot itself was of very thin metal and looked like it would become damaged very easily. I decided to retun it as soon as I saw it, and spend the extra money on a better made product. This might be OK for some applications, but for a little more money you can get a product that will last much longer and have fewer problems in the long run.

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The other reviews are correct. This is a shoddy product. It's of inferior quality. And it's pictured with a lid but doesn't actually have one. I realize now that if it came with a lid it would be titled "stock pot with lid", but I didn't before. So they should get a picture of one without a lid. And if you actually want a good stock pot, buy something else.

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As a homebrew pot, this would have been sufficient. It's thin, cheaply made but serves it's purpose. My issue with the product is it's a lie. It hold four gallons. 20 quarts is five gallons.

They did not ship me the wrong pot, it's simply not 20 qts but 16. I'm also not the only person to have that experience with this pot. Take my advice, and buy a different pot.

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We purchased this as a gift to be used for home brewing beer. It came with tiny round dents all over the lower sides. It is also VERY light. We returned it because of the dents, but had reservations about giving it as a gift just because of how light and cheap it felt. I would recommend spending more and getting a better pot.

*This was my first return with Amazon and I have to say I was impressed with how easy and painless it waskudos to Amazon.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Best Hamilton Beach 25451 Indoor Grill with 85-Inch Cooking Surface Deals

Hamilton Beach 25451 Indoor Grill with 85-Inch Cooking Surface, Stainless Steel
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I love this grill and use it all the time. It is compact, easy to store and with the removable disks, easy to clean. The only thing that it lacks which would be helpful is a timer. But for the money, it is well worth it!

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I chose this product for the way the top grill fit so that when cooking items of thicker proportions it would adjust unlike those grills on a regular hinge.

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I purchased the Hamilton Beach 25451 as a replacement fro my George foreman grill. The George Foreman grill was clumsy and hard to clean. The 25451 works great and is easy to clean due to the grilling surfaces being removable, cleaning is a snap.

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Hi, I bought this grill because I was looking for one requiring minimal storage capacity. Not a lot of grill plates, compact, etc. This grills very well and I am pleased in that regard. However, it is supposed to close for upright storage, but the latch on the left side has already broken. The knob on the right side works (but if you crank it too much, the piece the knob is attached to starts to come off the handle) so the thing sort of closes....it's kind of half open on one side because of the latch. Disappointing since this is the main reason I bought this model, and for that reason I gave it two stars (and that is being generous).

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I am in love with this! We bought a foreman to replace an old one and when I was doing the prewash thing... the teflon began coming off... I took it back! This one has been holding up beautifully! I use it to make everything from pork chops to cheese burgers to roasted peppers! It is really easy to use! The only problem I had had is if you have something super juicy, like my hamburgers, sometimes the juices will run out the back of the unit, not a lot, but enough where you have to wipe the counter. My foreman was waaaaaay messier though!

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Circulon 80873 Review

Circulon 80873
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Wow I''VE JUST got this pot..thought it was a 4 or 6 quart ...nope it's a 8 quart. Purchased the whole set for $209.00 . No problem I'll take it.

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The description of the pan wasn't clear regarding size however, I decided to purchase since the price was so good.

It was worth the chance I was expecting a smaller pan however pleasantly surprised the size was an 8 qt.

The quality of this pan feels good and nice weight to it.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Discount Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Oh, I can't tell you how happy I am to have this well-made honing steel--it feels so good that I don't even have to force myself to go five strokes on both sides of the blade before I start chopping (as Dinosaur Jr. would have it). This is a very nice and solid piece of equipment, it looks pretty good, and it does what it's supposed to do very well.

Now, for those who say "it's not a sharpening tool!"--you're right. Then again, since I got this thing, and have started using it very regularly, I have not had to sharpen any of my knives, and yes, even blades that seemed all too dull were not beyond salvation. I cannot tell (though I know the definitions) were honing stops and sharpening starts, but I have the feeling that if your knives aren't in too bad a shape they might well benefit from a serious application of the steel. Don't offend the purists and call that 'sharpening'--but as long as your knives cut better as a result, who cares what the purists call it?

One final thing: as with many tools, size counts: 12 inches seems, to me, to be some sort of a minimum length for a honer--this one is long enough, and I certainly wouldn't consider a 10-inch steel.

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You'll need one of these bad boys if you want to keep your knives in any sort of sharp condition.

I hone my knives on this steel a couple times before using my knives, and a couple times after using, to maintain a sharp edge. Periodically, every 6 months or so, I break out my Chef's Choice Diamond Sharpener to really sharpen my knives.

I have Wusthof Classic and Henckels Pro-S knives, which work fine with this steel. There may be other knives which have a hardness rating higher than that of this steel. This steel has a hardness rating of 66, so keep that in mind when you purchase your knives. And, Japanese knives must be sharpened at a different angle than German knivesI think it's ~10 degrees vs. 22.5 for ze Germans.

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Most of us know the importance of sharp knives for proper food preparation and gracious serving. Of course, I had to learn the hard way by mashing a tomato instead of chopping it, by "sawing" a roast rather than slicing it, and by cutting and pulling off a plump roast turkey leg rather than carving it. Those are just a few of the reasons I'm such a fan of my Henckels Sharpening Steel.

After trying both a stone and steel, the steel is my favorite for ease of use and appearance. This steel is not only utilitarian but handsome with a ribbed handle that's easy to hold and silvertone handle guard and hanging ring. First off, a good way to test whether or not your knives are sharp is to hold a piece of paper by the top corner and then attempt to "slice" it. If knives won't do this head for the steel! You'll be amazed sometimes it takes only a few strokes on the steel to make your knife sharp, sharper, then sharpest.

Remember to place the metal end of the steel on a sturdy surface, such as a butcher block table or cutting board then position the base of the blade on the steel and begin. This Henckels sharpening steel is certainly a cut above any other. Gail Cooke

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This 12" steel performs its job admirably, providing a nice long surface to stroke a blade across and developing a distinctive ring characteristic when the blade is struck across correctly.

I've been maintaining my blades for about six months with it and have had no need to pursue any further sharpening as of yet.

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My knives are sharper and this thing is huge. It just does fit in my drawer and the knives do take less time to sharpen. It also makes an excellent pointer. :)

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Buy Everyday Kitchen 15-pc. Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Everyday Kitchen 15-pc. Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I bought this set from Kohl's on Black Friday for about $35 and it rusted only in a couple of weeks. It says stainless steels but the lids and the parts of the saucepans where the lid touches is all rusted. The plastic handles of the lids are really cheap too, I dropped one of the lids on the countertop and the holder shattered into pieces. And also food sticks on them a lot. The only good thing about the set is the glass storage containers.

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I managed to find this set used at a local thrift store. They were not left in super clean condition. They clean up super with a SOS pad and look like new. I am very happy with them. I think they are worth the money. I have seen a good deal of cheap stainless steel cookware that has no weight to them, but these do. While they are not "top of the line", I think they are a good high end medium quality set. Mine has stood the test of time, since I bought them used and with a little cleaning they look new. As with any stainless steel cookware, they are not non-stick, but that is true with ALL stainless steel cookware. I wanted stainless steel, due to the reports of non-stick pans being a health risk. These will last me, probably forever, since I handwash all my pots (only way to truly get pans clean and dishwasher detergent is not good for the handle parts). Since the lids are glass with black knobs, if you should need any replacement lids, they could be found easily at thrift stores (they look like any other glass lid made for cookware. I am very happy with these and now that I have them, I know I would purchase them again.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Cuisinart CBO-1000 Oven Central Countertop Oven, Brushed Stainless Reviews

Cuisinart CBO-1000 Oven Central Countertop Oven, Brushed Stainless
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The CBO-1000 is very handy. I'm no cook, but within a few days of ownership I've made hamburgers, jalapeno-cheese cornbead and shish kebab. It is easy to clean, heats up quickly and doesn't take up much space. I would wholeheartedly recommend it as a countertop cooking appliance that does a lot.

However, I have one complaint and it's significant. The knob on the right that turns the unit on and also serves as a timer seems to have melted so that it no longer engages the stem. I can do all the same functions by sticking a screwdriver into a slot in the stem and twisting, but I definitely have a product that failed on the third round of cooking.

I hope Cuisinart will consider this problem and provide purchasers with knobs that don't succumb to the heat. I am in no way recommending that consumers substitute a screwdriver for the knob. IT MIGHT BE DANGEROUS. Consumers shouldn't have to jury-rig a device that costs $129 and fails in three rounds of cooking.

I'd give this four or maybe five stars if the knob hadn't failed.

I purchased this through Amazon.

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I called Cuisinart'ss telephone support line and the customer service representative abruptly hung up on me. The serial number on the product is very difficult to read. I was trying to give her the serial number when cut me off. I hope this is not a reflection on the company's products and customer care.

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my wife prefers this oven above all of her other cooking devices.

it is easy to use and easy to clean.

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To start out, I'd really rather have a nice countertop oven, which I used to have and used constantly. But now we are living full time in our RV, and I just really don't have a place for a countertop oven, not a place that really works. While browsing around looking for one that might work, I came across this unique appliance, and after some thought, ordered it. It truly is multipurpose and versatile, and perfect for one or two people (we are a couple). It wouldn't hold enough for a larger family. It preheats very quickly and won't warm up your kitchen. I have used it for cakes, small loaves of yeast bread, muffins, biscuits, brownies, cookies (4 at a time), coffee cake, pancakes, quesadillas, baked chicken (pieces), hamburgers, braised chops, browning things for my little slow cooker, eggs, small (single serving) pizzas, eggs, casseroles, and I don't know what all else. The only part of the appliance I haven't yet tried is the kebab setup. I store it in my rv stove oven (which I hardly use anymore). I am very pleased with the baked goods, which I didn't like heating up the rv oven for, when we just need such small quantities. The crust on the baked goods is perfectly acceptable for my purposes, but it bakes a little moister than a conventional, or a countertop, oven and so food isn't quite as crisp. The tops aren't quite as brown as they would be from another type of oven. Same goes for the baked chicken-not quite as crispy. I think it's because it's such a tight space in there and nowhere for the moisture to go. Which means that baked goods aren't dried out, at least! There is talk in the reviews of toasting. I haven't tried non-contact toasting and imagine it wouldn't work very well, because of the reduced browning I've mentioned, but what I do is what I did before I got this appliance. I don't have a toaster in the rv (space) and have been making toast by laying the bread in a dry skillet until browned, then turning and repeating. That works just fine in this appliance. The only hard part of cleaning it is if you have used the skillet part, which is built in. I usually end up holding the entire appliance under the faucet to rinse out the main cavity, being careful, of course, not to get the rest of the appliance wet, and then turning it to pour out the water. A little awkward. Kind of like cleaning a contact grill that does not have removable plates. The pan insert finish is holding up beautifully, but I am holding my breath about the nonstick finish in the main skillet part. I only own nylon and silicone tools and am super careful, but I am already seeing more wear than I would like to. No peeling or anything, but I'm not entirely confident. Despite that, if I could only own one cooking appliance (besides the stove itself), this might be it. And if I were traveling and wanted something to supplement the microwave that usually is available, this would be it.

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I use this oven for everything! Don't know how I ever got along without it. It is the perfect size for one or two people and uses much less power than the big oven. I bake in it, steam fish and vegetables, make hashbrowns and eggs and also grill sandwiches.

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Its so hot in Phoenix, but I want to continue to use my oven. While at Macy's last month, I was asking an employee about a convention oven and see just suggested a tiny oven (like an adult easy bake!) It was on sale and I took it home. Needless to say, I use it almost every day. Same oven settings but it gets hotter faster and cooks a little faster. Like my crock pot, I set it on top of the stove or a large trivet to protect the counter-tops. You can cook anything from muffins to meatloaf in this thing I love it!

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Reviews of Victorio VKP1004 Kitchen/Canning Tongs

Victorio VKP1004 Kitchen/Canning Tongs
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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These work great for retrieving jars from boiling water and for packing jars with pickles, etc into jars. Much better than the standard kitchen tongs I had been using.

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I needed tongs, seems like I use 2 or 3 at every meal. So I bought 3 of this tongs in red. Looks good in my kitchen implement container and I can find them quickly. I recommend these tongs.

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These tongs serve their purpose. I guess I expected them to be a little sturdier, but they work as you would expect.

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These tongs work great for the price. I used them this evening to cook fish. I had no problems. I am a happy customer!

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The reason I am reviewing these handy little tongs is because I used them tonight to prepare fried chicken. The were a replacement for my old tongs which just fell apart after a long life in my silverware drawer. I thought they did a good job, the fried chicken was excellent. I only hope these tongs last a long life. So far, so good!

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Best Cuisinart TOB-135 Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler, Brushed Deals

Cuisinart TOB-135 Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler, Brushed Stainless
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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works good but display is hard to read unless it is at eye level. turn dial is to touchy always shoots past toast option. Not as easy to use as the breville we had, but the breville only lasted about year with daily use and also cost more than this. We'll see how long this holds up?

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I bought this to replace my 7 year old model of similar design which I used on a daily basis. It heats pretty evenly at a slightly higher temp than the previous one, I set it 25 degrees lower than suggested temps. The convection works well and is much quieter than the previous model, you can barely hear it. No bulge on the side, either. I subtracted a star due to the door design, it is difficult to pull stuff out without contacting the HOT lowered door because there is no space between the lowered door and the rack, so you can't grab the rack with a potholder easily.

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Tried it today and made toast. Shade is so true!!! I can't wait for dinner time!!!!

I recommend buying this Cuisinart convection to all!

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Cheap Old Dutch Cookware Stand

Old Dutch 60-Inch Cookware Stand, Graphite
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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After spending a bit of time trying to decide if I wanted this rack or not, I decided to make the jump and purchased the item.

When the package was delivered I looked at the bag of nuts and bolts and metal rods and thought to myself "oh great ... three hours of assembly" and went to get my power screwdriver.

After only 30 minutes or so the rack was fully assembled in my kitchen looking pretty darn good. The pot rack is sturdy and the graphite colored powder finish blends in nicely with my kitchen while helping me keep the clutter to a minimum.

The only thing that needs improving is the assembly method connecting the upper half of the rack to the lower half. The two halves are bolted together with four screws on each support but there's enough play in the assembly that the rack kinks if you're not careful and ruins the straight line of the support. Doesn't seem to affect the strength of the rack but it's noticeable.

Aside from the aesthetic glitch, the rack is excellent.

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I am Woman hear me roar!

After receiving the 60" Old Dutch pot stand in graphite from Amazon.com, I decided to wait a couple of weeks before I put it together since one reviewer seemed to have a difficult time with the assembly.

Today was my day and I had absolutely no problems putting the pot stand together. The important thing is for everyone to take a moment to read the directions, which are clear, simple and precise.

After opening the box and separating the parts, I sat down with a cup of coffee to review the assembly. I took my time, made sure that all parts were available (which they were) and within 45 minutes I had my new, beautiful pot stand. I say 45 minutes, because I occasionally sat down to take a moment for myself before I would start the next part. The pot stand is very level; not wobbly. The metal is nice and thick and the piece looks expensive.

The only advice I would give you since I speak from experience putting together cast iron furniture is: don't completely tighten up all the screws until after the entire piece is put together. Once you're satisfied with your assembly, then go ahead and really tighten the screws.

My pot stand is beautiful and sturdy! I put all my new beautiful color pieces of LeCreuset enamel cast iron cookware (which I also ordered from Amazon.com) on the stand and feel secure that it will remain sturdy.

The stand is large enough that you can fit quite a few large casseroles. skillets and saucepans, but it's small enough that you won't be taking up a large corner of your kitchen or dining area. The stand has beautiful curleques on the top where you could probably put potholders or aprons...I prefer to keep it simple. I have seen similar stands like this at a very famous cookstore in upscale malls for hundreds of dollars more. Amazon.com's price is right, not to mention free shipping.

The graphite color is beautiful...sort of a dark charcoal gray (almost but not quite black). The largest shelf starts at the bottom; the smallest at the top. My largest LeCreuset casserole is 5.5 quart but I feel sure that you could place a 9.5 or 11 quart casserole on the bottom shelf.

The stand would also look great with plants, books or dishes stacked on the levels.

Keep up the great work Old Dutch and Amazon.com!

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Like other reviewers, I have seen a similar (but smaller) version of this pot rack at a local Sur La Table store. The Sur La Table pot rack is about a foot shorter...and costs $200!! I was able to assemble this pot rack in about 30 minutes--I didn't even have to ask my husband to help! It is a good weight and seems sturdy, even under the weight of 6 LeCreuset cast iron pieces. This rack is very upscale-looking and an excellent value for the price. You should get one!!

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I bought this pot stand to put my stock pots and chili pots onto to free up space. It put together very quickly and seems very sturdy. It looks great. I only have one problem. The bottom shelf holds my 8 qt Le Cruset very well, but the next shelf up is a very tight fit for my taller and narrower Calphalon 8 quart. I have to fit it in just so to keep from scratching it. The rest of the other shelves get progressively narrower, too narrow for any more large pots. I am using it for my Calphalon, not for the larger pots that I wanted it for, and it is still a very tight fit to get the pots into place. I have to take them in and out very carefully in order to not scratch up the sides of my polished pots. Not it does look great, and works perfectly well for these pots, I just wish it were wider so that I could use it for my bigger pots, and you really can't beat the price. I am now looking for a bigger stand.

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This is a simple metal stand that does a great job. The stand looks great in the corner of my kitchen and allows me to store my cooking items out of the way while still providing easy access.

Assembly was easy and made even easier with a power screwdriver -from box to stacked pans in about 30 minutes assembled on my kitchen table.

One improvement I would like to see, however, would be a better fit/join of the vertical supports which are sturdily built but allow a little movement between the two joined pieces. This resulted in the appearance of a slight crimp in the smooth vertical profile of the assembled unit. Only one support did this, however, and that's the support that got tucked into the corner.

Overall a very nice additional to my kitchen.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Review of Paula Deen Signature Dinnerware Southern Gathering 16-Piece

Paula Deen Signature Dinnerware Southern Gathering 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Chestnut
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We really like our new dinnerware set. The dishes are heavier than I expected and the design is very nice too. We bought two sets. The only thing I wish was better is that the bowls don't stack neatly and fit within each other as well so it takes up more space and not all of the eight bowls we have fit in one stack on the shelf. Also the design of the bowls don't stack as well in the dishwasher. Overall we are pleased with the dinnerware.

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It's too heavy, the cup handles are a poor shape...difficult to hold. The border is so wide that it limits the food space...consider a steak on that plate. I wouldn't recommend these dishes to anyone....don't know what I'm going to do with them.

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Positives:

This is a really attractive dinnerware set. The color and pattern are beautiful and would go well with lots of decors.

The pattern on the rim is subtle, so your husband won't think it's "girly".

The dishes seem to be really durable, because I've witnessed my husband smacking them really hard against the corner of our granite counter and they haven't chipped yet.

The mugs keep liquids hot a good while.

Negatives and Other Feedback:

Be advised that this set is really HEAVY. At least twice as heavy as my old Pfaltzgraff set.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, they don't stack neatly. I'm not sure if this is just a property of stoneware, or if the manufacturing quality is just not good enough to produce a more regular-shaped product. Since nobody sees this issue except me, I'm willing to let it go.

I thought I wouldn't miss saucers, but I do. This set doesn't have any.

You may have to do some experimenting to find a good place to put the bowls in the dishwasher.

Overall, I like this set and the price was decent. However, I think I'll keep my eye out for new Pfaltzgraff patterns just in case.

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First of all, these are a much darker color in the photo. They are more of a lighter blue when they arrive. I received some broken plates. Amazon customer services is helping, but it took me quite a while to straighten this out. I ordered two sets, but I was sent, and charged for 4! The set I opened had broken dishes, so I have to throw those away, and open one of the sets that I am sending back and take two of those plates, reseal those boxes, and schedule a ups pickup! Ok, who has time for that? I can't get a refund on items I did not order until they receive them back. These are just average dishes, I'm not even sure of the quality. Not worth the headache!

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The size of the dinner plate is not 10.5" as listed. The box lists them as 11", but actually they measure 11 1/8". We ordered three boxes of the 16 piece set so we could have place settings for 12 people. I unpacked everything to put them in the dishwasher. The dinner plates do not fit in my dishwasher! They also don't fit in my upper kitchen cabinets! It's too bad. The dinnerware is beautiful but not practical for my kitchen. As far as I know everything in my kitchen is standard size. I'm very disappointed that I have to send everything back.

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Had some trouble with the sheet rock anchors. Had to call the company to get a new anchor when one of them malfunctioned and could then not be used. They did not include any extras. Not smart, because others have had this problem and these anchors cost so little and it was an expensive rack. Ends up not reflecting well on the company. Enclume, just put in a few extras, and bill the $1.50 to your marketing department! Other than that minor inconvenience, we love the rack. High quality, and great look! We have 18 pots and pans hanging on it and it is not screwed into a joist. Just uses those anchors that go into the sheet rock. Amazing! By the way the anchors are not made by Enclume, but by another company.

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