Review of B2B Food Strainer & Sauce Maker

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just used the "back to basics 220 strainer" and the results were wonderful

the machine is well built, and the instructions were made designed the way you could follow them easily. most products i buy, the instructions do not have empathy for the user who must assemble and use the product.

it worked great on the tomatoes. the seeds, peels and core came out the "discard end" and the pure "pulp juice" came out the front. i processed 200 tomatoes without a problem. bang for the buck, you can't beat the production this machine will give you the tomato season

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This model was recommended by a family member who has had theirs for years. It is a solid machine that will definitely last. Processing food is extremely quick--just as an example, a gallon of cooked apples can be turned into applesauce in less than five minutes.

One thing to consider is where you will store this machine. Because of the awkward size and shape, the only option is to clean it and put it back in its box, which probably takes up a cubic foot of space.

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We have used this product for both canning tomatoes and applesauce and are extremely pleased with how quickly we get results. No more peeling mess. My 8 yr. old grandson loves to turn the crank. We all love the finished products, as well.

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I've uploaded a short video to show how easy it is to assemble and use the B2B food strainer and sauce maker. The machine does an excellent job on applesauce, tomato sauce, salsa (I love to roast the tomatoes, garlic, onions, and hatch chilis for an incredibly delicious salsa). This is great for anyone interested in making simple delicious food, purees, pumpkin, canning, jelly, etc. I have a foley food mill but find this so much easier to crank and use.

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My first Back to Basics Food Strainer arrived damaged. The product box was sorely lacking in padding material and the metal handle had shattered the white plastic squirt guard. This was an issue with the product packaging and not Amazon's packaging. Amazon immediately sent a replacement and the replacement was in perfect shape (despite the lousy packaging material again).

The strainer works like a charm. My tomato harvest is at 140 pounds now and still going strong, so the strainer has been getting a lot of use. It definitely has been saving me tons of time.

My only concern is with the durability of the product. I don't like all of the plastic parts, particularly the thin and seemingly brittle clear plastic spout, which has to be SNAPPED onto the screen. Let me guess which will be the first part to go! Also, the shaft is not stainless steel and tends to get rust spots if not fastidiously dried.

When I searched for tomato strainers it seemed like they all had the same issues (cheap plastic parts) so this model is really no better or worse than the others. Just wish SOMEONE would build these things for durability.

Discount Kingsford KNS77 Skillet

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The Kingsford skillet works great on our outdoor grill. It makes it easy to cook vegetables of all kinds and eliminates the skewers from shishkebobs. The folding handle facilitates fitting the skillet in the dishwasher, too.

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I bought this skillet for my husband to use on the grill. He loves it and uses it for a number of different things. One of his favorites is to grill a variety of vegetables together.....yumm. My oldest son was so impressed with it that we had to buy one for him to use for his family.

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I love this pan for cooking vegetables on the grill. Non-stick surface provides easy cooking and cleaning.

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I don't pamper my cheap gas grill or the very few accessories I have for it. They survive or they don't and when they don't, they get replaced. I came to this point of view after several rehabs of a cheap gas grill over several years (new grilling surfaces, new burners, new grease drain cups and hangers, power washing the flaking enamel off the inside of the lid, using a wire brush to scrape this and that, etc. etc., over and over and over). I was determined to get my money's worth out of that thing! Then when it was time to do it all yet again, I started adding up the money and realized that it was cheaper to junk the old grill and just get a new one. About the time I came to this realization, the big box home stores started offering free grill assembly (or even better, pre-assembled grills in stock that you can just pick up and take home). Haven't looked back since.

That's a long way of getting around to saying that if you're expecting this very inexpensive skillet to last for decades, your expectations may be, er, unrealistic. If I get two years out of this guy I'll be ecstatic. If I get one year out of it I'll be more than satisfied. This is a great product to have for any number of food items that you might want to grill and I would never be without one, just don't imagine that you're buying something intended to last more than a season or two or maybe three at the outside. It's not. Relax and enjoy!

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The handle is unstable. I think the brackets are riveted at the wrong angle. I am returning this product and ordering another Mr Bar B Q item 06753x that seems to be a superior product

Shun Premier Utility Knife, 6-1/2-Inch Reviews

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List Price: $163.00
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The Shun knives, in my opinion, are as good as they come. I have been cooking professionally for 19 years now as a certified licensed working chef. I teach culinary school and the most asked questions I get are about knives and which ones to buy. Through out most of my career I've used Messermeister knives which were great and held up for many years, but like most German knives, they don't hold their edge. The first time I held a Shun knife was at a supply store. Once I held it in my hand I had to have it. I highly encourage my students and my colleagues to give Shun knives a try for I assure them that they won't be disappointed.

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This knife is fantastic. It's not only beautiful but cuts like no other. I'm a huge Global knife fan but thought I would try the Shun just for comparison. It completely met and exceeded my expectations. It's very well balanced and fit nicely in my hand. I highly recommend this knife for anyone looking for a smaller utility knife with some style.

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BOTTOM LINE

Shun Premier Knives are made with the same technique as traditional samurai swords. After months of moderate use on the toughest items, my Shun Premier knives haven't dulled, chipped, scratched, or otherwise marred their initial perfect finish. I know what I want daily in the kitchen and by my side in the Zombie apocalypse. However, consider looking for a better price elsewhere.

SHARPNESS AND STRENGTH

I have used other Shun Premier knives for cutting through the toughest things, like pineapple. The outside of a pineapple is as hard as wood, and my Santoku cuts through it with only gentle application of force no sawing required. After months of use on only the tough stuff (I use different knives for pairing, poultry etc), this knife still hasn't dulled noticeably. Notice, this knife is a little small for use on pineapple, but I mention the pineapple as an example of how sharp Shun knives are generally.

BEAUTY

This knife is a thing of beauty it has a beautiful wooden finish on the handle, and the knife has this pretty blotted ink look, referred to in the description as Damascus. I love to show off my $160 knife to all of my friends.

SHARPENING

Shun allows you to sharpen their knives easily by sending it into a discounted, professional service center for professional sharpening and restoration. The price is cheap (25% off of $3 per inch of sharpening). Just google "Shun Sharpening."

I won't risk sharpening my knife at home because I don't know how to properly use a whetstone. I have a Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener for use on my cheaper knives, but the instructions on the Shun recommend you don't use that kind of sharpener, since this knife is sharpened to a different degree than European knives.

PRICE

Surprisingly, the price on Amazon is not the best price I've seen for the blade. You may want to check your local high-end home-goods or kitchen-goods store like Crate and Barrel. Still, I would consider ordering from Amazon, simply because shipping to my door is so convenient.

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

I'm so impressed with my Shun Premier Line's ability to cut through poultry, ligaments and all, that I'm already planning on how to adapt my knife for the zombie apocalypse. Considering these things are made like samurai swords, I'm confident I'll be more well-equipped than my regular knife wielding buddies when we're out of bullets and the zombies are inevitably bearing down upon us.

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The sharpest blade I've use. "Slides thru potatoes and slices onions with ease." Holds it's edge. Lightweight. Recently bought the paring knife.

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This knife is my new best friend. After decades of cooking can dicing vegetables suddenly become fun? With this knife--YES, it cut through carrots and parsnips like butter. The short, round, small diameter handle fits my hand like no other knife I have ever used. I have now ordered the 81/2" chefs knife. I have both a Wusthof and Henckles slicing knife which are both pretty much useless so they will soon be getting the axe.

Review of Crestware Fry Pan Dome Pan Cover for 14-1/2 625-Inch Fry Pan

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It's really hard to find lids this size. My wife bought a similar lid from another listing for $18, but it was super flimsy. A cover this big needs to be stiff or it's going to bend. This one is super solid and really nice, and cheaper than the other lid even with shipping!

I confess I can't understand why it is so inexpensive. It far exceeded my expectations and I'm super happy to finally have a good lid for one of my favorite pans. Strongly recommend!

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Island Bamboo SPN-1795 Silicone Spoon, Vibrant Red Reviews

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I recently bought two of the Island Bamboo silicone products (this spoon and the basting brush). I like them, and I've replaced my old wooden spoon with this one.

+ The silicone heads pop off, so you can wash them in the dishwasher without the handles (the silicone would also be easy to hand-wash)

+ They're inexpensive

+ They look pretty good

+ The handles are relatively lightweight

I definitely prefer this spoon to wooden or nylon spoons.

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It's hard to believe that a person can actually get excited to use a spoon, but this thing is great! NOTHING sticks to it. Nothing! It's easy to clean, can be used to stir hot, cold, sticky, or dry food, and just keeps looking brand new. The handle is really firm and comfortable to hold. It's so great, I went back and ordered several more different size spoons, a spatula, and a basting brush. They're all fabulous.

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I bought this pot and it sat in my kitchen unused and unopened for two months. When my mother in law came over to do some canning we used it to boil salt water. I took the packaging off, added water, added salt, and boiled. When we took the water out of the pot, the bottom was pitted with little rust spots. There are holes in the bottom of it like an old car or something. I will be asking for a refund and I will not purchase this band again.

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This is a nice pot for the amount paid..it's not a heavy bottom pot but for making those occasional soups, stews or chili..it's just great! Easy to use and clean.

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The price is right. This is a nice, sturdy, stock pot. We purchased it mainly for making large batches of chile. We had looked in many, many stores for a pot but did not want to spend $40 or $50 on a pot that would be used relatively infrequently on chile or soup. We found this pot at a very resonable price. I was concerned that it might be of thin gauge. It is actually quite sturdy and and at this price it is a deal you should not pass up. Cleans up easily.

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Pretty nice for the price. Just be sure you want something this biggg. Wish they would have made an 8-quart. Heavier on the bottom, heats evenly, just big, deep.

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I got the product yesterday, double box packaging was good, 1 small dent and some scratches inside on the bottom of pot, but that was minor and ok. Over all the pot looks and feels good but have not use it. The issue is the glass lid does not properly fit the pot opening. Not sure if they pack the wrong lid or it is just a horrible design of the lid or the pot opening. If the lid does not fit the pot then the pot is no use. I am returning it today.

Review of MaxiMatic EIND-88B Elite Platinum Induction Cooker, Mini, Black

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Exactly what was promised!

An excellent portable/temporary induction cook top with a sleek design.

It was delivered in perfect shape and faster tan promised...

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Was delivered when promised. The cooker works great, it was very well worth the price. I bought it in black to match other appliances in my kitchen. Easy to use, easy to store, and easy to clean. 5 stars!

Review of Bialetti 10-Inch Aeternum Easy Saute Pan, Blue

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I had non stick pans that were losing their coating which made me nervous. Were we eating that coating? I did a lot of research and this pan was very highly recommended. It exceeded my expectations. It cooks great and cleans up like a dream. I love it.

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I thought this pan would be perfect for eggs and breakfast stuff. Seemed great for the first couple of months, but then slowly I started noticing little pinhole pits in the ceramic coating. I have been nothing but extremely and overly "delicate" with this. Always washed separately to ensure nothing banged into the ceramic coating. I use nothing but bamboo and silicone utensils to cook so there should be no reason for this pitting. I think I'll stick to classic indestructible stainless steel and cast iron. I'm about done with all these "cookware fads" of disposable cookware.

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I've been using this regularly for about a month now and I have to say that it's pretty fantastic. It's great looking (I got the blue) and nothing sticks to it. I still give it a quick spritz of non-stick spray but that's more habit than necessity. It really is a great value and a well made, durable product.

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I have had this pan for well over one year.

**When I need to sear, I use a stainless or cast iron pan.**

It STAYS on my stovetop, almost all of the time (cleaned).

I use it everyday.

I use no more than Medium Heat ever.

I do not overheat while preheating.

I use a VERY light coating of oil, or residual oil from previous cooking.

I wipe it clean with a paper towel when possible (usually).

If needed, I wipe it with a sponge under tap water.

If xtra crusty, I soak before sponging (rare!)

I NEVER use any sort of scrubbing surface.

I only occasionally use soap.

With the above care, this go-to pan looks and cooks as if brand-new.

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This pan is not only easy to clean up but you can actually brown food in it. I made home fry's that came out golden and crispy. High heat was not needed to obtain this. Nothing burned. You do need to be careful not to use metal and I wouldn't stack other pans inside it unless you have something soft in between.

Review of Cuisinart 7111-20 Chef's Classic Stainless Universal Double Boiler

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Very pleased with the quality. When it arrived, I was surprised at how large it is. Considered sending it back for that reason--Primarily I just want it to reheat single-serving meals (and NOT use a microwave). But then I thought it's not a bad idea to be able to use it for larger servings. I love it. The curved bottom is nice, it's easy to clean and pretty and shiny enough that I hung it in the kitchen.(Which works better than on a shelf as the curved bottom naturally keeps it from staying upright--the photo is deceiving in that regard). Definitely recommend this and all Cuisinart pots & pans.

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My usual 2 quart double boiler was just too small for making 2 quarts of yogurt. There was a little head room, but not much. The Cuisinart double boiler was the only large size that I could find. The curved bottom is nice for using a whisk in the pan, but the only drawback is that it rocks trying to set it on a counter. Not a good idea. So, I just set it in the sink drain when I need to set it down not in the lower pot. Great product.

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This is a very nice & heavy-duty double boiler. It fits snugly on the Cuisinart pots and sits nice & level. The scooped out bottom makes it very easy to manipulate the ingredients.

High quality and sturdy constructions. I can't think of anything I would change.

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This boiler does not fit snug in the base 3 quart kettle. It might be ok for the 4 qt kettle.

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Do I even have to write a review? It's a double boiler, it can't fail unless you do. I received this very inexpensive, quality double boiler a full day earlier than expected, and was able to surprise my lady with chocolate covered strawberries two full days before Mother's Day. Boom.

Think about that: For the price of a bouquet of the same thing from Edible Arrangements, I got all that and a double boiler.

The bottom line is, I would recommend this product to you.

Reviews of Paula Deen Signature Porcelain Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Chicken

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The chicken fryer is GREAT! I love it. I do wish some instructions/recipes had been included about frying chicken. Instructions say "don't use grease/oil" or "use 1 tsp". Fry chicken in 1 tsp of oil????????????

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I love this pan but after a week it wraped. I'm going to keep it because I do love it. It still cooks great and cleaning it is very easy.

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oh gosh..i love the handles, color, light weight, secured lid and works perfectly for my frying chicken! I am thinking of getting another one. I am tired of long arm handle...they are very lopsided for cooking.....they should do all pans like this...short handles is a must!

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This pan warps just like any other cheap pan. Only it wasn't that cheap. I knew it would when I opened the package and saw that the bottom was thin just like the rest of them. No, I didn't excessively overheat it either, I was very carefull about that . Otherwise it 's a fairly well made product other than they cut heat transfer rings in the bottom that allow alumium to contact my glass stove top. Why coat it with porcelain if they are just going to cut it off where it is needed for protection?

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This is a perfect match to our 15pc Paula Deen set. We love the color and the handles on each side. Will be doing a lot of cooking in this pan.

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Le Creuset spatulas (etc.) used to be made in USA, which is why I ordered this one. However, this one is from the new line of products made in China. Kind of disappointing, although I'm sure the quality is better than made-in-China stuff you get at dollar stores.

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I didn't know what I was missing prior to buying this little skinny jar scraper. My long handled iced tea spoons had formerly done a pretty good job of getting the last of the mayonnaise out of the jar, but they weren't so adept at scraping every last marvelous bit of organic honey from the jar, so I looked for something better.

This is a very narrow silicone tip so it easily fits into a narrow mouthed bottle, and the silicone is extremely flexible at the tip so it will smoothly corral and remove your treasure from the jar. I will buy another one and it will make a super gift.

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An excellent kitchen tool, a must have to get into all those tight spaces and tall jars! So well made you won't be disappointed in this one.

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Another great le creuset tool to add to my kitchen collection; what more can I say !!!!!! For home chiefs varying sizes in utensils are a must have

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This spatula is great! It's small enough to fit into any jar or can that I need it to. Highly recommended.

Reviews of Old Dutch International Rustic Rectangular Pot Rack with Hooks

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This is our first pot rack, and I must say that this one is well made. Comes with four chains and 4 mounting hooks so you can hang it as shown with 2 chains on one hook or with each chain on its own hook. I screwed all four into my ceiling so that the rack would maintain balance better when taking items off of it. Took less than an hour to install with a cordless drill and stud finder. It is made in China but is very sturdy and could not imagine ever needing anything more. We have over a hundred pound on this thing right now and it holds up fine.

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Looks great on amazon, but when you open the box its a different story. First in comparison to the black picture, you will notice the Fo antique paint job which is really light brown paint spread across the metal so thick you can see the brush marks. This "paint job" is continued across the chains, hooks, and bolts. It is so tacky I would expect to see this sold at a craft fair for 25$. Next you will notice that the hooks do not fit into the center, only along the outside edges leaving a hole in the center while hanging pots. Lastly the welds are pretty rustic with the center hoops disjointedly not meeting on the other side. They mostly connect only with the weld. I fool heartedly tried to salvage the pot rack by sanding down the brown paint and repainting it. After about 6 hours worth of work, purchasing new chains, and new hooks to fit in the center the pot rack looks OK. I wish I had sent this back. This is very cheap craftsmanship for 100$.

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I'm of two minds on this pot rack. On the one hand, you can spend as much ason a pot rack, and this unit costs only For the price, I suppose this isn't such a bad unit. On the other hand, you get what you pay for. Construction quality is generally poor, the welds are messy and the finish is awful. The threads on the ceiling hooks are the worst I've ever seen. Naturally any time you put a thread this large into solid wood, you have to appropriately pre-drill the holes. Even having done that, the threads were so dull and rounded I couldn't get them to bite. I could have possibly enlarged the holes somewhat, but, in my opinion, that wouldn't have left enough wood to adequately grip the threads (a full load of pots adds up to a lot of weight to support!) In the end, I threw the ceiling hooks away and replaced them with some heavy eye bolts with good quality wood screw threads. The pot hooks are adequate, but they sometimes require a bit of forcing to get them installed, and the finish on them is fragile. In the final analysis, the unit does what I need it to do, which is to free up cupboard space and get my pans where I can easily reach them. For that, I'm happy. However, if I had it to do again, I'd spend the extra money to get a better built, better finished product. I wouldn't recommend this pot rack to anyone.

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This rack is precisely the same one I saw on far more expensive websites. We've hung it and I'm delighted with it. One caveat: the hooks have on them a rounded tip that's excellent for preventing items from slipping off too easily, but the knob also prevents me from using them to hang pots whose handles have narrower openings. For those I have to use hooks of my own.

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This is a large pot rack that will probably hold more weight than your ceiling can support. Make sure you get the screws solidly into the joists.

The hooks have large balls at the end. Not all pot handles will fit over these (most of mine did) so for some pots you will have to get other hooks or put them in the basket. No complaint here; we have everything from old cast iron to All-Clad and there is not a good way to make hooks that will hold everything.

Best Ez Foil/Reynolds 88006A Stove Burner Bib Liners, Electric, Small Deals

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These things do the job but they are so tiny! They only fit one of the burners on my stove (the smallest one). So unless you have a stove where all four of your burners are the tiniest size available, then I would try to find a multi-pack with different sizes.

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Just bought brand new burner drip pans for my electric stove. Wanted to protect them and keep them clean. These "small" ones, are doing the job! (Used to use aluminum foil. A REAL MESS!) I had to buy another set of "large" ones though, for my other two bigger burners. It might be good if they sold one set consisting of 4 small and 4 large?

So I have a good supply of small and large now! Anything that helps lightens a busy person's load is super in my book!

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Need to get some of the larger sizes for my two large burners. they work just fine.

what more can I say

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These are such a big help with keeping the pans for the electric stove clean. They fit well on my stove and can be rinsed and re-used if you clean them before stuff burns on.

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If you want cleaner burners the easy way, this is the way to go. Works better than aluminum foil and looks much better too. I'd definitely recommend these to anyone wanting a cleaner stove. We'll be buying more when these wear out!