Earth Pan II Hard Anodized Nonstick Skillet Review

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I've been using this pan for cooking eggs every morning for several weeks now. It's working well, but to keep it that way, I plan to

cook only eggs in it and use the minimum amount of heat needed. Sometimes it does stick a little but comes loose with a little push. I do use "better butter" (part butter and part canola)and try to spread a thin coat also a bit up the sides sometimes by using a pastry brush. There seems to be no pan that maintains a perfect non-stick ability. This pan is heavy which does make it function better. I bought it because of the resaonable price, because the non-stick surface is supposed to be more eco-friendly, and because of the Farberware name.

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bought it as I did not want to buy teflon.it was difficult to clean from the start -it didn't feel like non stick. I used it to make omelet, and heat some indian tortillas---the gray surface turned brown --with 2-3 uses and now 1 mth later the pan is completely black. It was a total waste of money. I never put it in the dishawsher. I don;t want cookware to last forever but this didn't last even a wk .. would never recommend to buy it .

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The pan works well in the beginning. After a week of use, eggs start to stick to the pan. Called the company. They said it is manufacturing defect. We sent in the pan for replacement. We'll see how the replacement works.Earth Pan II by Farberware Hard Anodized 12-Inch Skillet

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I wanted an Earthpan because I heard great reviews of them in Consumer Reports. I am a pretty serious home chef and was willing to pay an inordinate amount of money for a non-stick pan that cooked well and cleaned easily. So I was pleasantly suprised to see this was reasonably priced. This pan cooks well but the pan is not easy to clean at all. I have had to use steel wool to get this pan clean. That's sucks. I mean I had to get out all kinds of elbow grease to clean this pan and I was upset by that.

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My Earth Pan Hard Anodized Nonstick 10 inch skillet was a big disappointment. Because I have had many non-stick fry pans over the years and I realize that their life span is short even though we follow all the directions, I thought that this product seemed more durable and more able to fit my needs. I followed all the many directions for use (including ones we weren't warned about because we have a Corning stove top) but it was purchased August 18 online from Amazon, and here it is May 18, 2011 and a cast iron skillet compares favorably to it (and would have been much cheaper).

Review of Bialetti Taste of Italy Risotto Pan 4-Quart with Glass Lid

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I've tried to cook Risotto in the past with a large skillet and didn't have much luck is making nicely textured risotto. The shallow sides of the skillet made for a mess as while I was stirring in the broth as the rice cooked. I should have known better. Also my skillet wasn't non-stick like this Taste of Italy Risotto Pan.

The pan being reviewed is well made but you are not going to mistake it for cookware from Calphalon. But who cares this pan does the job, and it does it well. I like the non-stick surface as it cleans up easy. The riveted handles on the sides of the pan and cover are tight.

The included glass cover came in handy this morning as I used the pan and cover to do a frittata! My spouse complained that I stunk up the house with onion and asaparagus smells while these veggies sautéd at 5:30 a.m.

Do yourself a favor and get the Williams-Sonoma Risotto cookbook. I had no idea how many tasty variations that can be made until I read this cookbook. Next on my list is the stuffed tomato risotto after making a combo mushroom, asparagus and cheese for the maiden voyage of this great pan.

I'm going to give it five stars because of the great price and the bonus of being able to use it for a frittata.

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It was smaller than what I thought . Other than that I really like it. Handles stay cool when cooking.

Cheap Mundial 5100 Series 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black

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If you must have a forged knife in the kitchen you cannot go wrong with this. I'm a big fan of ten inch chef's knives. Most women and a lot of men would be better served using stamped blades but if you must have forged and your wrists are strong enough this is a serious knife that will do serious work in the kitchen. The steel is easily the quality of the high end euro knives I've used at 1/3 to 1/2 the price. The fit and finish is superb and the knife comes with a great edge and is relatively easily resharpened. There are some other knives out there with a higher profile but they will not function better or often as well as this knife, or any other Mundial, will. This knife, because of its length, can also double very well as a slicer. Great knife and a maker of other great knives.

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I have owned many sets of knives and this one is as good or better than the more expensive German knifes that I have owned.

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This knife is of top quality. I'm impressed with its appearance, it looks the part and is very sharp. It has a very solid feel and makes easy work in the kitchen. 9 months later and it is still as good as the day it was purchased.

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Just got mine and am I ever impressed. Gonna join the chorus here and say I pretty much love and adore this knife. Perfect feel in the hand, really well-made. A great tool at an astoundingly low price. Who would have thought this would come out of Brazil of all places... but there it is. Highly, vehemently recommended. Buy it with no regrets or reservations.

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I received an Amazon.com gift certificate for Christmas. For the past 20 years my main kitchen knife was a 6" German forged blade. It has been wonderful, easy to maintain and sharpen, but it just wasn't enough knife. I did a lot of research and decided that, for the money, Mundial was the way to go. And so I used the gift certificate from Amazon. I have had this knife for about a month now and I use it every day. I have always used one knife for everything, slicing, dicing, paring, you name it, my Chef's knife did the work. And so it remains with my 10" Mundial. The knife arrived razor sharp and I have not had to do anything to it yet. I will, I love knives and own more than a few. Sharpening knives is one of my hobbies and I use another gift, two Japanese whet stones, plus steel from Razor Edge to sharpen my knives. I highly recommend this knife, and it will most likely wind up being given by me for several holiday gifts at the end of 2011.

Discount Nordic Ware Pro Cast Bundt Brownie Pan

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All of the Platinum Collection pans come with a limited lifetime warranty but these pans are so durable that I doubt you will ever use it. I had this same pan that I bought from W@lm@rt for much less and I was disappointed with it from the start. It always stuck and seemed to bake uneven. So I went online, did some research and found out that Nordicware makes the same pans in different qualities. I had bought a cheap one. I ordered a Platinum from Amazon and I've not regretted it once. I have used this pan for muffins at least 50 times and I've never lost a batch to uneven baking or sticking. I have since ordered them as gifts.

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These pans are a terrific addition to a baker's kitchen. Easy to use, easy clean-up. Non-stick for sure! I used them instead of a big bundt pan to make individual cakes. Perfect for the holidays! If your cake normally takes about an hour, plan to bake in these small pans for 15 or so mins. I was able to get ~36 individual cakes from one recipe.

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I was getting ready to fry a batch of potato latkes (pancakes) for Hanukkah and it occurred to me that I did not want all that fried food for dinner, so I took out my Nordicware brownie pan, as yet unused, and decided to try it. With a spray of canola oil in each cup, they came out easily and perfectly shaped. It is a long way different from my usual, but I think they look pretty and will make an impression on my guests without all of the frying.

I am now inspired to think of other ways of using this delightful pan.

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This pan makes great pumpkins for a fall cake. Make sure you spray it well with bakers joy or any other non stick product. Wash it by hand. It made beautiful little pumpkins for my son's first birthday party.

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I've owned this pan for 20 years and am buying one for each of my daughters. With spray oil, it makes muffins crusty on all sides and tender inside. Children love the shapes even without icing which makes it great for young birthday parties. For cupcakes it makes lovely mini pumpkins and other seasonal shapes. After 20 years of use mine is still great.

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Don't be fooled by the price as I was. First off this Sushi Oke is made in China!

I have no problem with items made in China, practically everything is, however, I was looking

for a genuine Oke from Japan.

I ordered this item because it had copper bands, which by the way, are used to hold the

Oke together because you they don't use glue on a genuine Oke. I even took the time to

email Amazon and have them verify that is was copper bands and not the cheap plastic bands used

in the twenty dollar Okes. The picture shows the the thick bands as used in a genuine Oke.

What you actaullay get are loosely fitting, non-functional, super thin copper band. These are nailed on one side.

I can fit both blades of a scissor on the other side (see pics). I can only conclude that because they are non-functional

the sides are glued. With what? Who knows, but I don't want my food touching it.

If you are looking for a genuine Oke to make Sushi, this isn't it. I am definitely returning this item

and spending twice the price for a real one.

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My husband makes sushi rolls, and has found this bowl a great help. It helps keep the rice aromatic, and when prepping the rice, it helps it to bind yet stay fluffy.

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I bought this item for my roommate it a great wooden sushi maker we use it often it great if you are having a Sushi dinner party.

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I haven't used it yet and didn't see anywhere on the item stating the material it was made from. I specifically ordered this bowl because it descripbed as being made of spruce and not of pine, I hope that's the case. I was hoping it would be a genuine Japanese made bowl, but I'm not sure of that either.

I would recommend shopping around and reading more about the product if you're looking for a more specific bowl.

Gno

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Pretty nice Hangiri for making Sushi rice. The copper rings are more for accent than for holding the bowl together. It was attached pretty loosely to the sides. I felt it was a little overpriced, but when looking at the prices for professional hangiri bowls, found this to be a deal. Have used it three times and am happy with its results.

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As a classically trained chef, I have an extensive collection of kitchen items not always found in a typical home. I tend to think of kitchen products from a professional point of view, although I enjoy many items made for home use. Le Creuset is uncommon in professionally kitchens; however they manufacture quality and effective products.

Le Creuset's porcelain enameled cast iron cooking vessels are cast from molten iron formed in single use sand moulds. Covering cast iron with porcelain enamel not only looks good, but has multiple benefits. The enamel, being a solid coating, is one of the most hygienic surfaces to cook on, does not stain, absorb odors, retain flavors, and is easy to clean eliminating the need for seasoning and preventing rust issues. Limit cooking tools to plastic or wood to prevent damaging the enamel.

Cast iron is a highly efficient material which absorbs and distributes heat efficiently. For this reason, it is recommended to use on low to medium heat. There are a few exceptions like boiling water where cooking on high heat is appropriate and okay. Otherwise, cooking with high heat may cause food to stick, discolor the enamel coating, or unevenly cook the food. Cast iron also retains heat, keeping food warm while serving.

This pan holds 2 1/2 quarts of food, measures 7 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 2 inches internally, and weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces. 2 1/2 quarts will typically feed 4 6 people when it comes to casseroles, consider the larger roaster to feed more. Except for roasts, the roasting pan tends to do best if at least 3/4 full. Any less and you may overwhelm your food with the pan's evenly dispersed heat.

Two features people tend to complain about are the cost and weight. The cost seems steep compared to common pans made from other materials. Compare to quality cookware, and the cost may seem more reasonable. When comparing to the old cast iron pans past generations have used for cornbread and camping, Le Creuset seems expensive. However the manufacturing process requires making a mould for each and every pan produced. They then go through the enameling process before shipping these heavy pans. If you take what goes into making and distributing these high quality cast iron products, the cost tends to make sense. Then consider this pan will easily last a lifetime when taken care of. Additionally cast iron is a heavy material. The enamel doesn't add much to the weight, when comparing to a similar cast iron product, the weight is going to be comparable.

I find the many benefits of Le Creuset make this pan a worthy purchase. This pan adds a desirable crispy texture to dishes like mac-n-cheese. Add a roasting rack and this pan is perfect for roasting chickens. The enamel is attractive, while the cast iron keeps the food warm for serving. Cleaning and caring for this dishwasher safe pan is easy. When properly taken care of, this pan will last a lifetime.

Knowing the benefits and the pleasure I get from using Le Creuset, I don't hesitate to recommend this pan. If you choose to purchase this pan, and use it for its strengths you won't be disappointed.

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Efficient heat absorption and distribution

Hygienic enamel cooking surface

Does not stain, absorb odors, or retain flavors

Easy to clean when not abused or misused

Can be transferred from stove top to the oven to the table

Dishwasher safe

Can easily last a lifetime

CONS:

Its heavy, as cast iron tends to be, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces

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Although I am not a professional chef I do take my cooking seriously. Over the years I have invested in quality German and Japanese knives, French copper pans and, of course, Le Creuset cookware. Although these enameled cast iron pans are not as versatile as some of my copperware they are none the less indispensable.

Since cast iron is not as conductive as copper or aluminum it heats up and cools down much more slowly. This characteristic makes it unsuitable for sautéing or for when you need a pan that is highly responsive. However it's even heating and retention of heat makes it perfect for casseroles, roasts, mac-n-cheese, potato dishes, etc. I have been in love with Le Creuset's French ovens for years and use them for chili, stews and other dishes that benefit from long, slow cooking.

I had this item on my Amazon Wish List for quite a while. I could have bought it for myself but it's one of those things that you appreciate more when it is a gift. In France Le Creuset collections are often bequeathed to thankful children from parents that have cooked with them for decades. My oldest son bought this for me from Amazon as a Christmas present. I promised him that he could have it when I was done with it (hopefully a long time from now).

A couple of things to be aware of: at 8" x 11.75" this is smaller than the standard 9"x13" Pyrex dishes that are often used for the recipes that this pan is better suited for. Perhaps it is because Europeans generally serve smaller portion than we do in the US. Another thing to mention is that cast iron tends to be the heaviest cookware available. This roaster can top 13 15 lbs. or more when filled with dense food such as potatoes au gratin or a good sized cut of meat.

Yes, this is a relatively expensive product but bear in mind that you never regret having the best (at least not once you have finished paying for it). This roaster is actually a pleasure to clean (and I don't say that lightly). I will have it for the rest of my life and then it will be passed on to my children along with some very warm memories of meals past.

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Although I am not a professional chef I do take my cooking seriously. Over the years I have invested in quality German and Japanese knives, French copper pans and, of course, Le Creuset cookware. Although these enameled cast iron pans are not as versatile as some of my copperware they are none the less indispensable.

Since cast iron is not as conductive as copper or aluminum it heats up and cools down much more slowly. This characteristic makes it unsuitable for sautéing or for when you need a pan that is highly responsive. However it's even heating and retention of heat makes it perfect for casseroles, roasts, mac-n-cheese, potato dishes, etc. I have been in love with Le Creuset's French ovens for years and use them for chili, stews and other dishes that benefit from long, slow cooking.

I had this item on my Amazon Wish List for quite a while. I could have bought it for myself but it's one of those things that you appreciate more when it is a gift. In France Le Creuset collections are often bequeathed to thankful children from parents that have cooked with them for decades. My oldest son bought this for me from Amazon as a Christmas present. I promised him that he could have it when I was done with it (hopefully a long time from now).

A couple of things to be aware of: at 8" x 11.75" this is smaller than the standard 9"x13" Pyrex dishes that are often used for the recipes that this pan is better suited for. Perhaps it is because Europeans generally serve smaller portion than we do in the US. Another thing to mention is that cast iron tends to be the heaviest cookware available. This roaster can top 13 15 lbs. or more when filled with dense food such as potatoes au gratin or a good sized cut of meat.

Yes, this is a relatively expensive product but bear in mind that you never regret having the best (at least not once you have finished paying for it). This roaster is actually a pleasure to clean (and I don't say that lightly). I will have it for the rest of my life and then it will be passed on to my children along with some very warm memories of meals past.

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It's big, it's heavy, and you'll do more with it than you did before with any other "casserole" pan. Le Creuset is the creme de-la creme of cookware but if you aren't a fan of cast iron, you may want to look at their stoneware instead.

The enamel on this baker is thick and hard and while easy to clean, is very resistant to damage and stains. The cast iron means that heat is evenly dispersed. This baker goes from "prep" in the refrigerator (or freezer) straight into the oven and right back out again. The only thing I wish it had is a lid of some sort so that it can be used more effectively as a "take along" pan because it holds heat so well.

I use this baker to make casseroles, broil meat, bake cakes, cook poultry, etc... It can even be used on the stove top if you're in a pinch due to an already full oven or if your stove top cookware is already in use. It's one of the most versatile pieces in my kitchen and was well worth the investment as it will last a lifetime.

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As a classically trained chef, I have an extensive collection of kitchen items not always found in a typical home. I tend to think of kitchen products from a professional point of view, although I enjoy many items made for home use. Le Creuset is uncommon in professionally kitchens; however they manufacture quality and effective products.

Le Creuset's porcelain enameled cast iron cooking vessels are cast from molten iron formed in single use sand moulds. Covering cast iron with porcelain enamel not only looks good, but has multiple benefits. The enamel, being a solid coating, is one of the most hygienic surfaces to cook on, does not stain, absorb odors, retain flavors, and is easy to clean eliminating the need for seasoning and preventing rust issues. Limit cooking tools to plastic or wood to prevent damaging the enamel.

Cast iron is a highly efficient material which absorbs and distributes heat efficiently. For this reason, it is recommended to use on low to medium heat. There are a few exceptions like boiling water where cooking on high heat is appropriate and okay. Otherwise, cooking with high heat may cause food to stick, discolor the enamel coating, or unevenly cook the food. Cast iron also retains heat, keeping food warm while serving.

This pan holds 2 1/2 quarts of food, measures 7 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 2 inches internally, and weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces. 2 1/2 quarts will typically feed 4 6 people when it comes to casseroles, consider the larger roaster to feed more. Except for roasts, the roasting pan tends to do best if at least 3/4 full. Any less and you may overwhelm your food with the pan's evenly dispersed heat.

Two features people tend to complain about are the cost and weight. The cost seems steep compared to common pans made from other materials. Compare to quality cookware, and the cost may seem more reasonable. When comparing to the old cast iron pans past generations have used for cornbread and camping, Le Creuset seems expensive. However the manufacturing process requires making a mould for each and every pan produced. They then go through the enameling process before shipping these heavy pans. If you take what goes into making and distributing these high quality cast iron products, the cost tends to make sense. Then consider this pan will easily last a lifetime when taken care of. Additionally cast iron is a heavy material. The enamel doesn't add much to the weight, when comparing to a similar cast iron product, the weight is going to be comparable.

I find the many benefits of Le Creuset make this pan a worthy purchase. This pan adds a desirable crispy texture to dishes like mac-n-cheese. Add a roasting rack and this pan is perfect for roasting chickens. The enamel is attractive, while the cast iron keeps the food warm for serving. Cleaning and caring for this dishwasher safe pan is easy. When properly taken care of, this pan will last a lifetime.

Knowing the benefits and the pleasure I get from using Le Creuset, I don't hesitate to recommend this pan. If you choose to purchase this pan, and use it for its strengths you won't be disappointed.

PROS:

Efficient heat absorption and distribution

Hygienic enamel cooking surface

Does not stain, absorb odors, or retain flavors

Easy to clean when not abused or misused

Can be transferred from stove top to the oven to the table

Dishwasher safe

Can easily last a lifetime

CONS:

Its heavy, as cast iron tends to be, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces

Best Imusa Casserole with Lid and Handle, 6.3 Inch Deals

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This is a very small pan with two side handles and a lid. It is non-stick and is just the right size to fry one egg. I gave it as a stocking stuffer and the recipient just loved it and said it was really cute and useful. Go figure for just a couple of bucks!?

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I'm reviewing the one that's ~6.5" across and has only the one, skillet-style handle. It's very lightweight aluminum but the handle is also very lightweight stuff, so it doesn't tip due to lopsided weight issues like some others. I make 3 eggs almost every day in it. A little olive oil is what I like, but it has a very good nonstick surface and you could use it with a very light oil or spray coating as long as you keep the heat down, which medium heat is about the max you should cook eggs with, anyway. The lid fits well; it has to, to baste (steam) the eggs which is how I cook them: heat pan for about 30 seconds on med-low heat, add a little oil (1tsp ?) spread it around with a paper towel, let it get hot for about 30sec then break the eggs into the pan. With the pan already hot, the eggs instantly catch hold, and you'll have three evenly spaced eggs when you're done. Sprinkle with salt & pepper then Let them cook uncovered for 2min, then add about 2tsp of water evenly around the edge of the pan in a circle, and quickly put the lid on. Turn the heat to low -not miniscule, just low. Cook for another 1.5mins & remove from heat, and have your toast or whatever ready to go, because you need to plate them quickly as eggs will continue to cook in the hot pan after you turn off the fire. Remove from pan with a flexible plastic spatula, gently working it under the edges before tilting the pan contents onto your plate. This pan has a slanted edge so the eggs will just slide out once they're gently loosened -something few pans have and is very important IMO. Voila, beautiful over-easy style eggs without having to flip them -that's the beauty of basting. Occasionally there'll be a tiny bit of the water from steaming on them; blot it off if it bothers you but it's not really necessary. For one or two eggs just decrease the cooking time. Cleanup with a soapy sponge is so easy you almost don't deserve it, but be sure to let it cool first or you'll warp any pan that way. You never want to use high heat on a little light pan like this. A family member did, and the handle got too hot and cracked. I glued it and used it another year or so til it came apart now I'm beside myself for another, as Amazon is out of them. I love my egg-pan!!! And woe be to them in my home who use it for anything BUT eggs enforce this rule, and don't go over medium heat, and you'll have a really great egg-pan.

edit 7-24-12 They've started making this pan a little differently. I got my new one, same mfr and name of the product, at Walmart which is where I got the original one, too. The interior non-stick is that diamond-ey-looking stuff now, which seems to work ok, but the sides are a tiny bit steeper and the slanted edge narrower, which defeats what I liked most about my original one. Still a very good egg-pan, I just wish manufacturers would leave things alone that already work great; if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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The item I received looks NOTHING like what is in the advertised picture above. What I received is a small frying pan (the size is accurate) that has NO rounded handles like in the picture, but rather one typical frying pan handle (that sticks out). In addition, the pan and its cover are a very ugly pea green...not attractive at all. It looks and feels so cheap that I'm almost afraid to use it! Not sure what to do with it!

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Years ago I received this type of pan and loved it because it was perfect for eggs. So I was happy to find it here. The problem is the pan I thought I was getting was in the picture (small pan with two small handles) what I actually received was a small pan with 1 handle (like a regular skillet) It's o.k. but I really wanted the other style...

Reviews of Magefesa Due Enamel on Steel 7 Piece Cookware Set

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Great cookware set. Cleans up fast and cooks great. Delivery was fast also

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the coating came off right away. does not hold up. they held out that it was made in ??? to make you think it was very well made but it is not.

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nonstick induction warehave used all pots repeatedly atleast 3 times each dish making dishes for a party to test it on my miele induction stove ,

it works very well,heats up very fast, unlike the other nonstick induction ware,[ non stick,michelleb by fagor] that i had ordered that takes a long time to heat up and heavier than this magefusa cookware which is light and has tall sides, contoured as a pot helps cook better, and is non stick. the tall sides is a very unique and useful feature for cooking as stock pot, saucepan and frying. very happy with it so far, ordered one more to gift.

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The pot was received badly dented, however the shipping box shows no sign of damage. The pot is damaged beyond use. I tried to contact the seller (through Amazon) but no answer. I could return the pot, but would have to pay return shipping charges. I do not feel that I should be responsible for the shipping charges. I also ordered the 17 quart pot, the covered doesn't fit, as it is warped.

Looks like I am out a little over a $100 dollars and Amazon will be out of a customer if they don't make it right.

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Excellent, I enjoy it. It's perfect. We cook outside with wood and we had like 30 people invited. They love how the food, and the size, perfect. Worth it for that price.

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Fast delivery, Caldero was as described, Very good quality product, would buy from seller again..... My mom has had a smaller Imusa caldero for about ten years and it still looks and cooks great. I got this one for my girlfriend and she loves it. I compared the imusa brand to other brands side by side at local spanish stores and the other brands seem to be made of cheaper quality materials. Hope they get more in stock, this is a great Caldero and everyone is asking me where I got one this big from.

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I ordered these to use while traveling in our Class B Rv. In a Class B, space is limited and needs to be utilized very efficiently. These nesting cookware products take up very little space. The part that is most impressive however is the quality of the steel. At home I use AllClad cookware. This product is not quite as thick and heavy as AllClad, but very close. This is not lightweight campware, but quality home style cookware that happens to nest. Highly recommended.

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Bought the Magma for use on my sailboat, after looking at Cuisinart and Fagor, which are also good products it seems. I have been very happy with the Magma set. It is well-constructed, heavy and polished. It heats up quickly on my stove, and fits in the sink for cleanup. This set is basic, but really all I can see needing on a small boat. The handle is very solid and doesn't flop around when attached. And it all stores together in a nice stack 7-1/4 inches tall. Thought I might use this camping too, but it is too heavy to backpack would be fine for car camping though. Very satisfied.

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The first thing you notice when these arrive is the heft of the box with only a stock pot, frying pan, small pot, and a couple lids inside. Magma cookware is made of very heavy gauge stainless steel, which is great for heat transfer, easy clean up, and also makes them impervious to metal cooking utensils too. These are primarily designed with boating, RV's, or camping, in mind. But the quality of construction they possess could just as easily be used in a regular kitchen and would last a lifetime.

There's really no downside or cons to Magma cookware. They're great for cooking, they're bullet proof, they're easy to clean, and the fact that they can be nested together to save space is a great thing if you're storing them in a boat or an RV were space is limited.

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This is the best quality cookware I have seen. Simply outstanding. We bought this for our VW California and will have great pleasure using it. Also the service and packaging from Amazon is 100%. We ordered the set on November 27th and received it on Thursday 01.12. USA to New Zealand 4 days, not bad. Thanks a lot.

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Well made. A bit larger than I had wished for for use on my sailboat for two people. Handle works well and can be stowed.

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I have several Update International fry pans that I bought from a different vendor. They are well built pans with an aluminum disk ~3/16" thick bonded to the bottom for even heat. If you are looking for a functional, well made stainless pan at a bargain price look no farther.

**I have this size but without helper handle, a 7" and a 14". The 14" is huge and really too big to use on a standard range so mine is stored away in the attic.

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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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I love my pan. Works as advertised but does not have a helped handle as described or pictured. Cleans beautiful and just as shiny as I first received.

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I love this pot holder handle cover. It is just what my cast iron handles need. They slip on easily, keep my hands from getting burned and the color is very vibrant. Can't say enough good things about this handle pot holder.

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The other reviews cover everything else nicely, except:

1. The difference between the model 6200 and the 6000 is that the 6200 has a stainless steel skin, while the 6000 is black plastic. The innards and wattage are identical.

2. If you purchase this with 1-click ordering, you'll miss out on free shipping. Grrrrr. To avoid spending an extra $9.00 on postage, use the checkout cart instead, then change the shipping method to "Free Shipping"

3. If you want an excellent overview of induction cookers, look up the topic in wiki-pedia.

4. (Updated 8-2011). Someone in the comments below asked what the wattages are: When the "Power" mode is selected, Level 1: 200w. 2-500. 3-800. 4-1000. 5-1200. 6-1300. 7-1400. 8-1500. 9-1600. 10-1800w. When the "Temperature" mode is selected, the ranges (1-10) are (in degrees F): 140, 180, 210, 250, 280, 320, 360, 390, 430, 450.

5. (Updated 11-2012). I had not used the "Temperature" mode at all. A friend came over for Thanksgiving with his bacon/watercress soup (thick) and needed to re-heat it. After messing around with the "Power" and "Time" settings, he finally chose "Temperature" at 140. There was much less stirring, and no fussy regulation of a flame (all to avoid burning the soup on the bottom of the pan). He was mightily impressed, and since he is an excellent cook, I was mightily impressed too. Reminder: his excellent soup pot was aluminum, and so it would not heat at all (Error "E0" in the display, after two seconds). We loaned him a nice cast iron Le Creuset pot and all progressed smoothly. Remember that any pot that attracts a magnet will work, and that excludes all aluminum and most stainless steel. Furthermore: the traditional cooks swarming and crowding the kitchen stove on Thanksgiving were just as glad to have him and the induction unit out on the patio, and out of the way.

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I have only had this unit for a few days, so don't know how it will hold up over time, but it works like it's supposed to, and I'm very happy with it so far. I'm not thrilled, however, that the price has dropped by $20 in the few days since I bought mine! Like others have said for others of the induction cooktops, the heat is concentrated in the center 4" of the plate, but this is not a real problem for boiling water, etc. And, if using a pot/pan that spreads the heat well, such as iron or pots with a thick clad bottom, it seems to mostly work out ok for other things. I had a problem trying to make an omelet, but maybe if I heat the pan slower and then add the eggs, the heat might spread out to the edge of the pan better (scrambled omelet wasn't bad, however). It might not work well for everything, but for most everything I've tried so far, it worked fine, and doesn't heat the kitchen up a lot. My 3 different sized steel pots with steamer inserts worked fine 2 are Tramontina (from Walmart I think) as did my iron and iron-enamelled pans, so I probably won't need to buy any pans especially for this cooktop.

After 5 months my unit is still working fine, and I use it for most of my "stovetop" cooking. I wouldn't mind a finer control for very low temps, but the 10 settings provided work pretty well for most everything. For a few things I switch back and forth between setting 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 mainly things like hot toasted sandwiches (which I cook in an iron fajita skillet, with a 2nd skillet on top to weigh it down). I found that a silicon potholder (got mine from Target) works great to put under the pots to protect the cooktop from scratches. I haven't noticed that it matters whether the pan is perfectly flat (maybe the potholder underneath helps this?). Also, the manual says not to use the cooktop on a metal surface because the magnetic heating may heat the metal surface underneath, but I put a large wooden cutting board (about 3/4" thick) over the 2 LEFT burners (oven heat exhausts through the RIGHT rear burner on my stove) and put the Burton cooktop on top of that to cook and have not had any problem with the stovetop underneath becoming warm. I don't do huge amounts of cooking, so with this one on the left, along with the small and large regular burners on the right, I have all my cooktop needs met. I use this, my microwave, outdoor grilling, and a toaster oven & crockpot which I use outside on the porch, to minimize kitchen/house heat from cooking during the summer, which of course is very helpful in Texas.

(Note that there are some very informative reviews for the Burton 6000 model which are relavent to induction cooktops in general.)

2nd update: This unit has performed flawlessly for over a year now. I use it frequently to boil water for when I wash dishes by hand hot water heater is far from the kitchen and no matter how high I set it the hot water is just not hot enough. So, I lowered the thermostat to 120 deg and just heat a small pot of water to add to the dishwater. However, I do not use this burner for some things, such as deep frying, and it doesn't work with my old-school Corningware which I like to use for some things, like making jam, so I would not want a stove with only induction burners; a couple of each would suit my needs better.

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... for your learning dollars, that is.

Had this for a month; free-shipped, it arrived intact and within a very reasonable time. Manual is brief and to the point.

Works fabulously with simple time-proven cast iron cookware, but don't expect omelets to come off whole easily might do with enameled cast iron which I do not have. It is great to have minimal heat dumped into the house when you are paying for your air conditioning and it is 90°+ outside. That it worked just fine with some of my older cheaper stainless steel pots that didn't pass the magnet test was a pleasant surprise. I plan to move it to the back porch before I try my heavy-flavored grill-pan fried fish!

Took away the 5th star since (a) heat is so localized over the center that it charred stir-fry veggies and burnt the thin-gauge pan when I got a bit over zealous with the power settings and (b) the temperature preset increments are too far apart for my liking. It shouldn't be a big deal to have more numbers of and more uniformly spaced steps since the controls are all electronic. I would use cast iron cookware exclusively unless heating a liquid, -the thickness helps distribute heat more quickly and evenlybut you will want to be extra careful of the delicate-looking ceramic cooktop surface.

All in all, a great inexpensive tool to learn induction cooking and what to look for before you plonk your money down for that big-bucks 4 or 5 element full size induction cooktop kitchen upgrade. I am happy with the purchase.

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We finally moved to the country where I can have a huge garden, but I almost panicked when I saw how much food I was going to have to put up. Our little chest freezer is no match for it, and my dehydrator can only handle so much and is not good for everything. And DH likes "variety," meaning he grumbles if he has to eat the same thing two days in a row, so I knew I'd have to break down and do some canning. But the thought of adding all that heat on top of our Georgia heatwave was unbearable.

This Max Burton induction cooktop is a godsend. My Fagor 10-quart pressure canner works perfectly with it, and the best part is that I can bring it up to pressure with FAR less heat than electric or gas stoves put out. I just listen for it to come up to pressure, then with just a few clicks adjust the temperature down to maintenance level, set the timer, and walk off and leave it. When the time's up, the burner shuts off, and the heat is instantly OFF. This makes canning so easy and so much cooler that I find myself doing it more often. I can cook a big batch of something for dinner, then can the leftovers without it being a big ordeal. So happy DH, and I still have the economy and time-saving benefit of large-batch cooking. Cleanup is easy.

Another thing, too, is that I'm getting older and more forgetful (or maybe it's because I have a whole lot more I have to juggle now as a "country wife"). I've actually burned up pots on the stove that I've forgotten about while I was busy trying to do six gazillion other things. It's a lot harder to burn down the house when using this cooktop. :)

Other than the induction-ready cookware issue (not a problem for me), the only caveat I'd give potential buyers is that this really needs to be on its own electrical circuit. Our old house has few outlets and iffy wiring, so I do not even attempt to run the microwave and the induction cooktop at the same time because they are on the same circuit.

This induction cooktop has really changed my life. I think everybody ought to try cooking this way. It's got to be more energy efficient. But beware: Once you've familiarized yourself with an induction cooktop, you probably won't want to cook on anything else.

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I bought this induction cooktop for my Mom instead of a standard cooktop because I liked the concept of the surface not staying hot after you take the pan off in fact it automatically shuts off when you take the pan off. She loved cooking with it for the past few months, but then it starting giving error codes and not working last week. We have contacted Max Burton customer service as it is past it's return period for Amazon. Initial response from Max Burton indicates good customer service. I'll update once we see how this all works out. Hopefully this failure is a glitch as the cooktop has only been used since mid-March of this year.

June 18 update. The replacement unit from the manufacturer arrived. Took a bit long to get the replacement unit about 3 weeks since we first contacted Max Burton. Return shipping cost of $20 was my responsibility.

July 8 update. The replacement unit from the manufacturer just quit. Less than a month of use and this new cooktop broke! I'm changing my rating to 1 star because of unreliability.