Mirro Polished Aluminum Dishwasher Safe Pressure Cooker Cookware Review

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After reviewing many options, I decided on this model because it has the weighted pressure control rather than the pressure gauge, which seemed to have a higher incidence of issues and failures.

The 22 Qt. comes with complete canning instructions, but the recipes are for "pressure cooking" rather than being "canning recipes. There are a number of great books out there for good recipes, including the one I use for all my canning Ball Blue Book of Preserving

I am impressed by both the "small footprint" of the base of this cooker as well as the numerous safety systems in place to prevent problems, an issue which several elderly friends who used some of the older pressure cookers assured me was VERY important some carrying scars to prove it.

In addition to the vent tube, the safety systems include safety locks, an overpressure plug, an over pressure window (which blows the gasket and allows steam to escape in case of the vent & plug being blocked. There is a spring safety device that prevents the pressure from building unless the lid is correctly placed on the cooker.

The 22 Qt comes with two cooking racks to allow jars to be stacked. Since there is some question concerning quantities, I obtained this information directly from the manufacturers guidelines for BOTH the 12 & 22 Quart, in case you are trying to decide:

Mirro 12qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner, Aluminum 12 qt holds 10 half-pints, 8 reg pints, 7 wide mouth pints, 5 quarts.

The product I ordered on this page the Mirro 22 qt holds 30 half-pints, 16 reg pints, 14 wide mouth pints, and 5 quarts. (The description on Amazon is incorrect on this for the quarts)

You will notice that both the 22 quart holds double of everything except the quarts. This is because of the stacking capability in the 22 quart. Both are identical in width, the major difference is in height. If you are only interested in how many quarts it holds, the smaller canner will hold the same number as the larger one. If I had been certain of the quantities it held, I would likely have chosen the smaller one, but will take advantage of this one since I have it.

Hope this answers some questions for you canners looking for your first pressure canner and who are unsure about the sizes!

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I know about canners. I can A LOT, and run two canners at one time. It is really getting hard to find a canner like this with a "jiggler" on top rather than a pressure gauge. I cannot stress enough that a weight system like this is just SO MUCH BETTER than a gauge if you are doing any volume of canning. If you are canning meats, you need to monitor your canner for 90 minutes, and if you have to babysit a gauge, you will get sick of it really fast. With a jiggler like this canner has, you can just listen, and know the pressure is correct. As long as the weight on top is just gently jiggling, everything is a.o.k. and you can read, or go the the restroom, or whatever you need to do. Plus, as years go by, I find it really hard to trust a gauge. You know the weight on this one will stay constant. I have one of this model of canner, and I'm buying another one today, to replace a perfectly good machine with a gauge.

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OK. I read several other reviews AFTER reading the instruction manual but BEFORE using the canner. I thought, "Come on people! How hard can it be?" Then I used the canner and momentarily feared for my life!

The directions clearly state that you should put your canning jars in, seal the lid, put your burner on high to heat the cooker WITHOUT the weight, and wait for steam to come out the pressure vent tube. Once steam comes out of the vent tube, you should set a timer for 10 minutes to allow the cooker to come up to pressure before applying the weight. Once the the weight has been added, you should reduce heat until the weight jiggles. Easy, right? Keep in mind that the directions are also very clear that if you see the red reusable overpressure plug pop or steam come out of the safety window, you should protect your face, turn off the heat, and allow the cooker to cool.

So, imagine my surprise when while bringing the cooker up to pressure, steam started to spill out from around the handle and a red button on the handle popped. I hit the deck and slunk toward my cooker like I was entering enemy territory. With a racing heart (this is the fearing for my life part) I quickly turned down the heat. I readjusted the gasket and tried again only to have the same thing happen. I was about to take the stupid thing back until I did an internet search and found that the button on the handle is the PRESSURE MONITORING GAGE. It pops up when the cooker is up to pressure! The overpressure plug is on the lid. The pressure monitoring button is called out on the box but IT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE DIRECTIONS. After I acquired this jewel of information, the thing was a breeze to use. You don't even have to worry about the jiggling (which I also found out from my internet search is more a hissing), because as long as the pressure button is up, you are good to go! Another thing the directions do not tell you is how much water to add. I have the book "Preserving the Harvest" and it states to add 2-3 inches. So, after a little trial and error, I have found the cooker to be extremely reliable and easy to use. The directions? Not so much!

Hopefully, this little bit of information about the pressure monitoring button will spare someone else the terror of thinking their kitchen is going to be blown to pieces:)

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After two months of searching for the perfect canner and stewing over the decision of size and type, I finally settled on the 22 qt Mirro. There were a couple of reasons I chose this model. First, there seems to be a lot of debate over the perks of a pressure guage vs the weighted toggle. I found that most people considered the pressure gauge to be some what unreliable. More important, I live in a very rural area where I can't take the guage to the county to have it tested every year as recommended. I wanted to can veggies and tuna, so I wanted something reliable from year to year. Second, Tuna has to be processed for 90 minutes and I didn't want to have to stare at a pressure guage the entire time to monitor the pressure. I like being able to clean the kitchen, or run to the bathroom quickly with out the overwhelming fear that the canner will explode without my ever present eye. Third, I wanted a canner that had some back up pressure releases. I read a few accounts of pressure cookers blowing up in people's faces, and I would rather not mess with explosions in my house.

This pot does this and MORE!! I have canned a couple batches of peaches and apricots. The apricots I cold packed and didn't like the results, the fruit floated to the top. The peaches I hot packed and they came out better than I could have dreamed. During the end of the Razor Clam season, we collected several pounds of clams and canned several. They came out GREAT! Since then, we have also canned tuna. I have to say, it is a bit loud to can the tuna, but our jars were pretty and the tuna was fantastic.

One batch of tuna had a problem. My boyfriend was on his first solo canning experience after helping me several times. Once the canner was up to pressure and toggling, he did not turn down the stove. The burner was too hot and blew out all the water. We both noticed a different sound from the toggle. We turned the burner off and gently moved the canner to the center of the stove off the burner. None of the cans were broken because we were being vigilant.

So here is what impresses me. There are not just two, but three safety mechanisms on the pot. Two on the top and a side valve that actually releases the gasket at the lid. I don't consider this pot exceptionally heavy when full. After hearing stories of how heavy a full 22 qt pressure canner can be, I was very worried. I was able to move this pot without huge effort. I'm not saying that it is light as a feather, but I felt comfortable moving it. This canner has the weighted toggle and comes with 3 weights (5, 10, and 15). This allows me to use the same canner for fruits and vegetables while also allowing me to can meats. What more? When you move up in elevation, you have to pressure cook at a higher pressure. All three of these weights cover your base from sea level to 5000 feet.

What I would like to see? I had to rely on the internet to describe how to process the foods I wanted to can. The instruction book is great on how to use the canner, but it does not describe processing times, and is skimpy on the info as to how much water to add to the canner. Also, I am canning tuna and clams (and can't use a quart or even a pint all at once), and my loads are pretty small because you need to put a rack to seperate the cans. This package comes with 2 racks. I have found parts and can buy additional racks for 11-15 dollars. I bought mine from Crazydavestoolshed. It took far longer to arrive than I had hoped (2.5 weeks from the time I ordered it). It was due on July 3 and didn't come until July 7. I am sure the holiday played into it a bit, but shipping for me was nearly 17 dollars and I expected it on time for the cost of shipping.

Honestly, I can't imagine using another type of canner. This one is great, particularly for a novice that is concerned with safety.

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I use this canner approximately twice a month. I bought it about 6 months ago and it is a wonderful product. It's nice that there are no moving parts to replace. I don't need to worry about the dial guage being calibrated. The canner comes with an EXCELLENT recipe book! The shrimp creole and beef stroganoff are absolutely delicious and easy to make. My husband was really impressed.

I highly recommend this canner, along with the 12-quart from the same company. They are both excellent and should last a lifetime. This canner is an excellent value as well.

Reviews of Kuhn Rikon Hotpan Braiser 4.5 Quart, Green

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it is a fantastic pot, and i love it. It can save more energy.

my sister and i highly recommend it!

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My friend recommended this pan to me. So I went ahead and bought one. It is wonderful, even my husband loves it. I don't have a braiser type of pan. This works great. It keeps food hot all afternoon. The beef was tender, by the time I took it out. I will get another one, in the near future.

Discount Yoshi Blue 8 Piece Cookware As Seen On TV Frying Pan

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Worst buying experience I have ever had with Amazon. Pans are cheaply made in China and very thin. The box arrived undamaged but as soon as we opened it we found the first lid we took out to have a broken knob due to being overtightened at the manufacturer. The internal threaded portion was shattered beyond repair. In an attempt to avoid returning the entire set, I sent a message describing the damage and requesting a replacement knob rather than returning the whole set. Amazon referred the request to the "AsSeenOnTVGuys" who are the sellers of this item. The next communication I got was a message from Amazon saying my request to return the damaged merchandise was cancelled by the purchaser. That thoroughly angered my since I had certainly not cancelled any request. I responded accordingly. That got a message from the seller that they couldn't provide the knob. So I requested an authorization to return the product entirely and abandon the purchase. This request was granted provided I paid the return postage and/or a 30% restocking fee.

I have since purchased a set of four generic knobs for $4.00 to replace all of the knobs and given up on trying to get any satisfactory resolution to this miserable purchase. I am an Amazon Prime member and expected better than I got from this supplier or Amazon. I strongly suggest that anyone considering purchase of this product not do so. The product is inferior and the seller does not support their customer.

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I purchased the pan at Walmart. I directly went home with it, got out the eggs and a teaspoon of butter and went to town. It was better than the commercial! I then cleaned it with a paper towel, and it was just as the commercial said. My next experiment was to see how it cooked hamburgers. The meat browned up beautifully! I am so thrilled with this, I ordered the full set for myself for Christmas. I'll post my experiences as I cook with it.

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This cookware works great. My parents are using it and noted the following:

1) Use low heat as instructed. Mom keeps the electric stove at 4 or 5.

2) Mom uses an older pan to mash potatoes just in case the mixer would damage the finish of the Yoshi pan.

3) The pans are not placed in the dishwasher.

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I originally tried the Yoshi frying pan on a lark. It was in the As Seen on TV display and I liked the colour. After using it I bought a second-a just in case one to have stored in case something happened to my original. When I checked on Amazon I saw I could get a set. I like the set but would have liked the dutch oven to be a 2 quart pot instead of a dutch oven but the way it cooks is as good as the frying pan.

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My mother bought us a single frying pan of this set from Walmart some time back. I didn't even use it until recently, but once I did I became a believer... This cookware is simply amazing! I can cook anything I want in these pans without it sticking or burning! After a few uses my wife and I loved it so much we bought the whole set for Christmas. I can brown potatoes without the burning on the bottom of the pan like normal steel pans, I can cook butter, meat, eggs, even marshmallows and the cleanup is just as easy every time. I spend no more than a minute (usually 15 seconds) cleaning these pans after a meal. It's just that easy! I highly recommend this product to anyone who enjoys cooking. These will make your experience so much better, and the blue pans add some visual appeal to your masterpiece which is fun! 5 stars!!!

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Chicken Fryers Reviews

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This is one sturdy pan--be ready for a bit of heavy lifting if you're going from stove to oven, because it takes two hands. I knew I wanted a cast iron skillet for frying and other things, and knew I wanted it to be a heavyweight (because that's how good cast iron skillets should be), and decided on this one because I liked the looks and the pouring lip, and Cuisinart tends to be reliable. It has a sorta high price tag, but from what my grandmother told me, a good cast-iron skillet will last forever, so I dove in. And so far, it's been more than worth it. Not just for chicken frying, though the straight tall sides make it great for frying (I've tried a couple things, chicken, hushpuppies, and zucchini and all have come out nice an hot and crisp), but also for making things from browning a ton of onions, to simmering a sauce, to making a big curry for about 10 people. It's just a workhorse of a pan, and the ability to drop it in the oven (using both hands, don't forget) to finish off a dish is very helpful. Oh, and it does look great (I have red) on the stove, too, which is a bonus. Overall, I'd suggest this pan to anyone, whether they want to use it to fry chicken or not. It's an investment that you'll be using for many years.

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I picked up one of these babies about a year ago and the previous reviewer is right she's a workhorse. I make big stews and meat/rice dishes in this and its great. Sautée the chicken for Arroz Con Pollo and then throw in the chicken stock and rice and toss the chicken back in and simmer for 40 minutes perfection. Very even distribution of heat it takes a few minutes to heat up but its nice and DEEEEEEEP. You can really fill it with food. It practically acts as a second Dutch oven. Want some amazing roasted root vegetables? Skin 'em, chop 'em, and throw them in this baby in the oven at 300 degrees (with that nice heavy cover on) for 1 hour. Absolutely delicious. Sweet and rich and flavorful. The heavy iron nature of the cover and pan ensure the inside turns into a sauna and stays that way. You almost have to be careful not to overcook food with the top on. Once this baby warms up, turn the heat down to medium low and let her do the rest. Its like a mini-stove all to itself. But you better workout. This sucker tips the scales at close to 35-40 pounds with the cover on, I'm guessing. Its ROBUST. I'll die before this thing does. Ever dent a pan by dropping it? Not this daddy. You'll dent your floor first. Mind your feet, this thing would shatter them. Built to LAST. One of the best things I've ever spent my money on. I have an 8 inch too. That's just as bulletproof, but it didn't come with an iron lid. Not cheap but worth every penny.

One tip heat it up a little and use a nylon scrub brush to clean it. Otherwise it'll be a pain to clean.... And mind the temp! No high heat required here!

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I am not certain if Amazon is getting second-hand or reconditioned products, but both the Cuisinart pieces I received have been flawed--chipped or dented in places. I kept this piece because it was only slightly dented/flawed but I returned the 7 quart Cuisinart pot because the enamel was peeled off on the outside. I have reordered the 7 quart pot hoping that I can receive one in good condition. I prefer Le Creuset but the margin for the brand name is outrageous. I have two Le Creuset pieces and they have lasted for five years without damage though.

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I had a good experience with the order. I have always wanted a set of cast iron enamel cookware. I personally like the Cuisinart products. All my small appliances are Cuisinart and I have always liked them. I have used this brand for at least ten years.

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It's a big pan, I put it in the dishwasher, which took the shiney finish off but it still works just great. It's a good pan.

Reviews of Casa Moda S'Mores Maker with Ceramic Round Tray

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The item is overall great, since I used to have one like that before. However, the metal top bends slightly during the very first use, which, of course, the instructions explain that it's a feature, not a defect ;-). Also, unfortunately the seller mailed the item without the forks what a disappointment!! So I have to use forks from my cheese fondue set which work just as fine. Other than that, I'm happy with the purchase.

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This is a great product that let's you have a little "summer" fun inside during the dead of winter.

Reviews of Swiss Diamond Nonstick Wok - 12.5 in

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Really bad customer service!

"Hi, I purchased my swiss diamond wok from Amazon.com in Aug 2011. Only used for several months, the wok started to stick, scratched, even peels. Even the ads saying I can use metal spatula, I ONLY used plastic ones as I really want to to take good care of the wok. However, with great disappointment, it doesn't seems to last as it has been promoted. I paid for the wok with premium price ($160) and now I would like to demand either a refund or a replacement. Please advice."

3 Responses from Swiss Diamond....."#1. Not under warranty. Overheating. #2. Per Switzerland your pan is not covered under our warranty due to overheating. #3. Please see attached use and care instructions that come with all pans. You can see that it talks about using medium to low heat on our pans".

I wonder who would use a wok with low to medium heat?

My recommendation: buy a cheap one from Chinatown & it does the job.

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I got it 66% off because it is a return product. However, it works just fine!!

Review of Zojirushi 6 Cup Rice Cooker / Steamer

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I love my rice cookers. I use them not only to make rice, but for all sorts of one-pot meals. Put in a cup of rice, vegetables, meats or seafood, seasonings, tofu... and a half hour later you have a steaming hot one-pot meal. They're also good for pilafs and other grain dishes.

The Zojirushi and Panasonic units are all first rate, BUT you need to know a little something about cooking rice beyond what's in the poorly worded manuals.

Different rice takes different amounts of water. The long-grained rice Americans are used to should be cooked with 1-3/4 cup of water for each cup of rice. Japanese rice needs only 1-1/4 cup of water for each cup of rice, or 1 cup of water for each cup of washed, wet, rice.

Many Americans (and Europeans) have problems with these cookers because the measure ments are calibrated for Japanese short grain rice, and the Westerners are cooking long grain rice. Get the ratios correct, and everything works out fine.

I've had a number of rice cookers of different sizes. My Panasonic has lasted over 20 years, and my Zojirushi looks like it'll last just as long, while my South Bend gave up the ghost after only a year. Go with the top Japanese models; they're made for day-in and day out cooking.

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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)For a long time, I didn't see a need for a rice cooker. What's the big deal, I thought, of cooking rice on the stove? However, as my life got busier and busier, I began to want one. For one, I cook rice at least twice a week, often more. Second, I thought it would be convenient to start up a rice cooker and then not worry about the rice until I was ready to put dinner on the table. This Zojirushi model is perfect for this. After the rice is cooked, it automatically switches to a "Keep Warm" setting.

A few tips about cooking rice in this model:

1. Follow the water/rice ratio directions on the rice box, NOT in the manual.

2. Fluff the rice when the cooking is complete and then let it steam longer on the "Keep Warm" setting. If you don't fluff, sometimes the rice browns a little on the bottom.

3. Use high-quality rice.

Although I rarely use converted rice (Uncle Ben's Original), I decided to give it a shot in this cooker. The results were barely satisfactory, since the rice browned on the bottom. I don't have this problem with jasmine and other premium rices. I suppose unplugging the appliance immediately after the cooking is done (and letting it steam without the warmer on) might help. My own solution is to stick with the better rices.

Other reviewers have noted a spitting through the steam hole during cooking. This is less of a problem with small quantities than large. The starchy steam doesn't bother me since the same thing happens to the side of a saucepan when I cook a lot of rice on the stove. The cooker is SO easy to clean that I can't imagine complaining about a wipe down of the counter. (Hey, I have to do that anyway!)

You'll be surprised by how simple this appliance is and how well it works. Recommended for people who cook small to medium amounts of rice at least two times a week.

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I've used less expensive rice cookers, but they don't measure up to the Zojirushi rice cookers. I used to have the 10 cup model, but that one was a little too large for me (it would be great if you're cooking rice for more than 5 or 6 people). This 6-cup cooker is perfect whether you are making 1 cup or 6. Just put the rice in (remember to wash it first), add water up to the line indicated, and push start ... when it turns off, you have perfect rice. No more boiling water, stirring, boiling over, or burned pans!

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We bought another brand and the rice stuck , and it was a mess to clean. Someone told us about the elephant on the front and we got one, little more money but well worth it. The non stick pot is great, and very easy to clean. Tips: For less mess when the water boils to the top of the lid,take the lid off until the water boils down to the rice then put the lid back on. When it shuts off stir with the spatula. Another tip: Use one more cup of water than the book says. It comes out great! try it you'll like it.

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My husband is asian and between him and all of his family, I have been around MANY rice cookers all different brands. And I just want to say that NONE of them have EVER spit water on the counter or got the counter wet, or even moist. It is an obvious flaw in this appliance, and definately not worth the ...price tag. You can get much higher quality rice cookers for that price. All the ones I have seen used in my husband's family have the flip top lids (look at the other Zojirushi models). You may want to try one of them instead of the glass lids. And don't worry, the rice will still come out perfect.

Review of RSVP 185-Foot Biodegradable Kitchen String

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This is a good, high quality, cotton string. Not frayed or 'fuzzy' as some types are, especially the cheap dollar store stuff.

Ties well, easy to knot, and stays tied under tension or heat.

I have used it to tie roasts, Rouladen, truss up chickens & turkeys for cooking, even used it for household stuff outside of the kitchen.

Great string for a good price.

I have an Amazon Prime membership, so I do not pay for shipping. For the price, if you have to pay for shipping, you could probably beat the price by going to a cooking/kitchen store. Assuming that you are willing to drive to the store to save yourself the shipping costs.

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This is kitchen twine the fact that it is biodegradable is an excellent selling point, but it is exactly what one would expect in kitchen twine; which is good.

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What, a review for butchers twine??? Yes, because sometimes good quality in everyday commodity items makes a meal come out better. My family and I like rotisserie chicken and roulades of any kind so I use a lot of twine. This particular brand does not scorch under the intense heat of the infrared element of our grill. With roulades it is very easy to tie without a third hand because the threads have enought "fuzz" to them that an overhand knot stays tight long enough to put the locking knot on it. Finally, the twine is actually wond correctly-it never tangles when it is pulled out for use.

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Just be careful because this ball will not fit inside those decorative china kitchen string dispensers: chef head, fox head, owl head, etc.

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More than enough cooking string for roasting and rotisserie cooking. Will serve my needs in the oven and on the grill.

Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Inch and 12-Inch Skillets Review

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I went to Macy's and compared this twin pack to the sold separately 10 and 12 inch skillets; the skillets in the twin pack were much thinner and lighter.

This twin pack may be a good deal on its own, but know that you're getting light weight skillets.

The scam is that neither Anolon nor Amazon mentions the difference in design.

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I have several Anolon Advanced pans and skillets and like them all very much. There is nothing 'wrong' with this set, but the pans are NOT as heavy as some of the other pans. I was initially disappointed by that since I really like the hefty feel of my other Anolon Advanced pans. That's why I'm giving it a "Almost Great" rating. I will say that the pans do seem to work just as well as the others I have. And the quality seems just as good. I DO wish, however, that it had been noted in the product write up that these pans are not the same thickness/weight as the others. So, if you are picky about things like that as I am, then this is your warning. If you don't care about weight or thickness, then I'd say you will love these pans. Again, the quality is there, the nonstick works great, and they are wonderful to work with. For those new to Anolon Advanced, be warned that you absolutely can NOT use high temps on any of the pans. Preheat your pans to a medium setting first and you'll have the best results. These pans DO hold temperature really well and will get very hot, even on a medium setting. Enjoy!

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I've used Anolon Advanced for years and needed to replace 3 of my pans. I ordered them offline after reading the description which was described exactly as my original pans but alas, they're not. The 10" is almost 1/2 the weight of the original pan and I don't like the feel of the new non-stick pans.. it's very rough. I will return these and look to another line of cookware for the same weight pans that Anolon used to offer. What a shame, I loved my Anolon cookware!

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I bought these and the Anolon Advanced 8-Inch Open French Skillet, sold individually. They are nowhere near the quality of the 8-inch. They are lighter than the 8-inch (6 lbs total vs. 4.4 lbs). Also, unlike the 8-inch, the non-stick surface is gritty, like fine sandpaper. Returned the twin pack without using them and bought the Anolon Advanced 10-Inch Open French Skillet, sold individually. It's 4 lbs, and I assume the non-stick surface will be more like the 8-inch. Decided I didn't need the Anolon Advanced 12-Inch Open French Skillet, sold individually, which is 6.6 lbs.

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I was delighted at the price of this item, as I had purchased the same brand years ago and had worked through the teflon on some of my saute pans. What arrived was not at all the same quality or heft of what I had before, even though the brand is exactly the same. This pan is still well made, but I don't get the same sense of confidence that it will heat evenly as I do with the older models of the same pan.

Discount Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Whistling 1.8 Quart Teakettle

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I received this teakettle for Christmas 2009. By April rust was evident around the lid opening, around the pouring end of the spout, and at the point the spout joined the body where there was a hairline gap in the enamel. I followed the instructions--never left water in the teakettle, never let it boil dry, didn't bump or jostle it. I contacted Le Creuset and they said to send it back at my expense and they would decide if it merited replacing. Three weeks later the replacement arrived. It is now July and every time I put the lid on the teakettle flakes of rust pop out from under the stainless steel ring around the opening. In the last few days the rust has emerged from under the ring, so I called Le Creuset again. After being put on hold twice and finally getting referred to a supervisor Le Creuset agreed to pay the shipping to return the teakettle. As compensation they will give me a credit that I can only use to buy Le Creuset products from Le Creuset at Le Creuset prices. If I want to get a stainless steel teakettle from them I have to pay an additional $35, although I could get a third enamel on steel teakettle that most likely will rust before Thanksgiving at no additional cost. What a bargain! This is a terrible product with terrible customer service.

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Although I've long been a fan of Le Creuset's cast iron enamel cookware, this teakettle is highly flawed. That's because the plastic that encases the whistle and the spout melts. That's right. A teakettle that is meant to be used on heat hot enough to boil water melts when you do so.

I'm now on my third kettle. But it's my last. I bought the first on Amazon and after using it only a couple of times on my gas stove, the entire plastic casing around the spout melted. I figured I had to have done something wrong because, hey, this is Le Creuset -they'd never sell a tea kettle you couldn't boil water in. So I bought a second one. And despite using it carefully and conservatively, within a couple of weeks it happened again. So this time I contacted Le Creuset, which disappointingly has a rather rude customer service department, and they said I had to pay for not only shipping the flawed $75 kettle to them but also pay for them to ship back a replacement (assuming they deemed to acknowledge fault and not blame me because otherwise I'd have to pay for them to send me back my wrecked kettle). I aggressively protested to various supervisors, pointing out that the shipping costs would total nearly that of a new kettle; only when I vowed to make a Better Business Bureau and Twitter stink, did they back off and paid to ship me a new one.

Although they finally agreed to handling this problem in a proper way, it came with a stern and condescending lecture that the melting had to have been my fault because the kettle was clearly marked as to not be used on a high gas flame. Having already thrown away all the original packing material, I couldn't credibly argue with them that they were wrong, although I didn't remember such a disclaimer/warning.

So I got my replacement model and when I did, I scrupulously studied all the packing materials and literature for that warning to not use the kettle on high heat (as if I would have originally bought it had there been such a disclosure in the product description). But there was none. No where. Nada.

Still, I was careful. I kept the flame low and made sure my gas stove never was used on a high heat anywhere near the kettle. But still, it happened again. The entire plastic casing around the spout melted. It melted all over the spout and it melted onto my stove's burner.

I am so disappointed. I love the way this kettle looks. And I love the whole idea of Le Creuset -kitchen quality that you buy once and can have forever. But now I don't trust their quality and I don't trust their customer service who blamed me for their faulty product.

So I think this is the lesson learned: if you have a gas stove, do not buy this product. Unless you plan on trying to boil water in your tea kettle at a flame set to simmer. And Le Creuset should either fix this product or eliminate it because it's a blight on their reputation.

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I received one of these as a gift when I moved into my first apartment. I chose it because of the reputable name and the look of the kettle. I followed the care instructions never filled it more than half way, never let water sit in it for more than a few hours and the inside enamel never rusted or cracked. Unfortunately my old roommate had a kitchen mis-hap and burned the entire side of the kettle, which didn't effect the actual use of it but I didn't like the way it looked so I got rid of it. Now 4 years later I'm back to buy a second one because I loved it so much!

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I was extremely excited to purchase this Le Creuset product, as I swear by me enamel coated dutch ovens and pans. However, this product is a piece of JUNK. After less than one month of daily use, the product began to rust. I first noticed the rust when I was re-filling the kettle. I saw a large rust spot that was flaky and discoloring the water. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. The product has been well taken care of, but clearly there is a manufacturing and/ design issue here. Le Creuset will be receiving a letter asking for a refund for this one!

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Well, let me start by saying I am glad I did not pay retail price for this teakettle. I purchased mine on ebay for $45 plus shipping and I am still disappointed with product.

Good: Looks nice and matches are other cookware and well hell its the famous Le Creuset!

Bad: Spits hot water when pouring, handle gets so hot you always need a towel or mit to pour, seems

to take forever to heat up. OMG its the famous Le Creuset and it sucks.

Pass on this one no matter how tempted.

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I'm a single guy and searched around for an inexpensive cookware set (< $50) to support my simple minimilistic, single lifestyle. This set seerms to be the deal I need. Used my Amazon Prime membership 'next day' delivery ($3.99) and they arrived today. Each glass lid fits snug has a metal collared vent hole..I like that. The blue color I chose suits me. Bottoms are blue as well. The handles are comfortable and fit my adult male hand just fine. Thanks to my mother Jane; I -knowhow to cook...that is...carefully with moderate heat and mindfully. Many cookware set reviews on Amazon moan about warped pans and so on. I know better. I use low to medium heat ('frying' works on 'Medium' guys & gals!) and I closely monitor what the 'F' is going on whenever the range is in use. Frankly many folks are just impatient and thusly neglectful...so thier cookware sets suffer due to unintentional owner abuse. In 2012 people are too busy, too pressured and stressed-out. They have no patience. No time for such nonsense! The instructions caution about proper care and repeated detergent use..Most will throw the pamphlet out unread, then post a negative review. I have NOT used these pans yet. The 3 included utensils look fine and the turner has a nice beveled edge. I posted a product PIC so people can see the set on a 4 burner range. Pretty nice and I expect this set will show normal wear and tear same as a $200+ set by Paula or Rachel. (notice how much Rachel has changed?) The difference here is my 'cheap set' will never be abused or misused. Never improperly heated or improperly washed..I read the pamphlet. Single GUYS this is ALL the cookware you'll ever need!

UPDATE: Oct 8 2012

I've fixed Mac & Cheese twice and fried 4 burger patties using smaller sauce pan and skillet respectively.

Blue paint did not burn-off NOR did it emit toxic fumes as some ninny suggests...probably because I used medium heat to 'fry' and turned down the heat when my water for Mac & Cheese began to boil. Most users are not so mindful for whatever reasons. I am.

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I took a gamble in buying these pots thinking they would be a quick solution to some kitchen issues. (I generally make a habit of seeing items in store before buying them online at all.) The Color splash Pots although aesthetically pleasing lack quality. It is shown in they're thinness and lack of ability with handling medium/high heats adequately. On the upside all the pots stack neatly inside one another so it is good in terms of storage. Good for someone moving into a small place and only cooking passively....but as for the rest of us? Best of luck-you'll need it.

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Positives: The serving spoon, slotted spoon, and slotted turner are nice enough. The pans stack well inside each other. The lids have hole in them to vent the steam.

Negatives: Everything else. After only two weeks of light to moderate cooking, the bottom of the saucepan is burnt and discolored. The bottom of the saucepan was originally covered in the same paint as the sides and every time I cook, I smell the paint burning off. It is a rather toxic smell, definitely not appetizing. Food also sticks quite a bit to the surface of the sauce pan, so I find myself having to use more oil than I previously did. I will be getting rid of these pans asap. They are cheaply made and cannot handle heat well at all.

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These are not long term pots and pans. Good price and is holding me over until I can afford a better set. I cook daily and have used this for a few months now. I probably will have to replace mid next year I'm expecting. 3 stars for price to quality ratio.

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After only a month of use, the inside has begun chipping away. Nice to know we've been eating chips of whatever cheap crap these pots are lined with! Also, the bottoms have all been burned!

Don't waste your money. Spend a few extra bucks on decent kitchenware.

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I love the ceramic coating. It cleans so easily and if it looks stained, I use my glass stovetop cleaner on it and it comes out beautifully. It does seem like I need to use much lower heat settings when I cook with it, but I am getting used to that.

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very quick delivery. Excellent product. Used it as soon as I got it. So far so good, Reality is how long the non stick will last

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Cooks great but it comes with a list of rules for use and maintenance that almost make you afraid to use it!

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We just bought the 10-inch pan for cooking eggs bc our old nonstick was worn out and we wanted to give an "eco" option a try, and we have been totally amazed how eggs don't stick. I mean, at all. Like, it is hard to tell whether the pan has been cleaned because there is no egg residue left when you empty the pan. I should say we do use butter in the pan when we cook. Haven't tried it without. But it works better than our old nonstick pan (which we also used with butter), and our uncoated pans too, obv. We'll see how long the effect lasts. I will post an update if it stops working after 10 uses or something (have only used it a few times thus far)

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The set is at a terrific price maybe is because even if you get it new its been in a warehouse long time ago and it is not the newest set you can get. I recieved one piece damaged from a handled but even with that it is a good alternative to the current expensive sets. It does not have a valve but an indicator of current pressure but without making noise when ready. Still I would buy a nother set for $200 USD or less.

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We have not used them yet as they are a Christmas present for my husband as he is an avid cook. I know that he will love them, just has to learn how to use them.

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This is a well made product. The hardware was extremely sturdy. The screw hooks into the ceiling joists were very substantial. The supplied hooks to connect the rack to the ceiling hooks, would have lowered the rack too much for our ceiling. So we went to the hardware store and bought two very nice oval links and then spray painted them to match the graphite rack. Worked beautifully. The rack is very stable, doesn't tip, perhaps becasue the pots hang from the grid work. The pot lids are very conveniently stored on the top of the grid. I heartily recommend this product.

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(12/14/06)..........I just wanted to say that it's been two years since the above post and we still love it...Good Looks and 'Durability"

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This is a beautiful pot rack! Very heavy and sturdy, holds a lot, and there are no chains! It looks great decorated with greenery, and everyone that sees mine wants to know where I bought it.