Reviews of Staub Cast Iron Tagine with Ceramic Dome, Black

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Bought a 2nd one we liked it so much. Cast base is very nice feel we'll be less likely to break it. Cooks beautiful flavour some meals that don't dry out. Very happy. Looks good too. Good size 2 feeds a dinner party of hungry adults very easily with lots of leftovers.

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Looking at the photo, I see what appears to be a vent hole..

It this is the case it deeats the purpose o the tagine method o cooking where it captures all the steam to base the food.

Reviews of Lodge Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet

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Bought this through another store because I couldnt wait for Amazon to get them. I will be buying other sizes from Amazon as soon as available though. This pan carries on Lodges tradition of quality American made cookware. The pan is made of nice thick steel(12ga I was told). Heavy but not as heavy as the 12" cast iron. It is 12" from side to side, aprox. 9.25" cooking area and has a 9" handle. The sides on this pan are not as steep as their cast iron. The factory seasoning finish is excellent with a few very tiny specks of oil build up. The pan heated up quickly and held heat for longer than I expected, but naturally, less than cast iron. I fried eggs and browned ham in it as soon as I received it today. Turned out very well with minor sticking, but cleans up very well. Sure to get better with time! Glad I added this pan to my Lodge collection!

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After using this pan for awhile I can honestly say it is a very good one. Being made in the USA is a plus too. Lodge knows a thing or two about metal cookware.

The handle is long so it can be used over an open flame fire. The build quality is sturdy and it will last a lifetime.

There is a learning curve that took me about a month to figure out. Cooking temperature and proper seasoning are a must.

The factory seasoning is OK but it states eggs will stick. I re-seasoned it and it is now virtually non stick.

The more you use it the better it gets. Searing meat at high temps is great.

I enjoy stir frys and just about anything you want to cook you can do it in this pan.

It seemed expensive at the time but this pan is built to last and I won't ever need another in my kitchen. About half the weight of cast iron and that makes a big difference in handling. Heats up quick and cooks evenly. By the time I wrote this review my chicken breasts are done. Fits three boneless in the pan.

I recommend it!

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I had the pleasure of purchasing one of these pans at the Lodge Factory Outlet in South Pittsburg, TN a few weeks ago (more cast iron than you can shake a stick at!).

I purchased the 12-inch Seasoned Steel skillet for two reasons:

1. I've been using DeBuyer's 10-inch Mineral-B and find carbon steel pans to be my go-to pans, preferred over my All Clad, T-Fal non-stick, and even cast iron skillets.

2. My mother-in-law recently discarded her 12-inch cast iron pan because it was just getting to be too heavy, so I was interested in finding a substitute with few compromises.

First of all, I like this pan. Like other carbon steel pans, it's dead simple. It seasons easily and is very durable.

But this pan brings some negatives as well.

Pros:

1. Light weight. 12-gauge steel is significantly lighter than the 3 mm of the De Buyers in the same size.

2. Simple and durable. There's nothing to break, and no non-stick coating to scratch or flake off.

3. Allows for high-heat searing, and goes from stove top to oven very naturally.

4. The Lodge 12-inch glass lid fits perfectly.

5. It's made in the USA.

Cons:

1. The lighter weight relative to DeBuyer or even other Lodge cast iron means less thermal mass. Thermal mass is what makes those heavy pans perform so well. This pan is thin enough that the heat dissipates fairly quickly. If, for example, I prepare my skillet potatoes in a cast iron pan, the pan comes out of the oven at 375 degrees and stays too hot to touch for a good 15 minutes. With this pan, the cooling is much quicker, being "touchable" after only about 7 minutes (give or take). In short, it doesn't have the thermal mass to perform like cast iron or DeBuyer.

2. The lighter weight seems to allow for warping. I inadvertantly heated my skillet to over 600 degrees for 10 minutes or so. I immediately lowered the heat and let it cool naturally, but the pan no longer sat flat on a glass cooktop. I understand that it wasn't intended to tolerate that kind of abuse, but I would like for it to be more stable. (Lodge was great about exchanging it as defective even knowing that I'd abused the pan.)

3. The seasoning and pan finish are rough--more like cast iron than like the other carbon steel pans I've used. It seemed to function reasonably well on my first pan (the one I overheated), but it remained a rough surface. On my second one, I sanded it smooth on the inside surface and reseasoned it using the Canter method (google it). Much better, and improving with every use. I believe the factory seasoning would be adequate, and would also improve with use, but I was impatient.

Conclusions:

It is what it is. I wanted a lighter-weight pan, and this qualifies, but requires compromise on the other traits I was seeking. I think the quality is great, the price is right, and it provides a good entree into the world of carbon steel cooking. Just be aware of the limitations and trade-offs, and that thicker carbon steel is just that much better.

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Twelve inches is the diameter from rim to rim. When I received this pan, I had to look twice to make sure I didn't order the wrong size; Indeed it was the 12 inch, but the actual cooking surface is only 9 inches.

This pan is still useful, but if you're used to cooking in the Lodge 12 inch cast iron skillet, then go for the 15 inch carbon steel pan.

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I wanted to like this pan as it's much lighter than the De Buyer carbon steel pans and it comes seasoned. However, the bottom isn't flat enough for my glass cooktop. I made grilled cheese in it the other night and the pan rocked on the center. It had a hot spot in the middle, that was reflected in the bread burning on one side and barely toasting on the other. Not exactly what I would call even heat distribution. This is either getting returned to Amazon or given to someone with a gas stove.

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 Wusthof Gourmet 4-Piece Steak-Knife Set

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seriously, don't hesitate. these babies cut beautifully and look great. well worth the price. not much else to add, amazon requires too many words on reviews.

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great price for a very nice set of knives,not the weight of the classic Wusthof but work very well and look nice

Cheap ScanPan CTX Saucepan

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I like the way this pan cooks. It is very well constructed. The finish is excellent, and the cooking surface appears to be very durable.The only negative, for me, with the pan is the way the lid is constructed. The joining of the glass to the metal is a bit awkward, and it makes the lid more difficult to clean.

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I now have three of these ScanPans in various sizes, with the oldest being two years old. None have shown any significant wear in the coating, all are still non-stick, and all are used frequently. The most used one has some scuffs, but the coating has never scratched or chipped. The CTX model here is also beautiful to look at.

I've had several brands of high end pans, but these are definitely the best. Not having to worry about overheating them is just icing on the cake.

Buy Le Creuset PG4050-0430 10-Ounce Mortar and Pestle, Cobalt

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This is a fine mortar and pestle, with good colouring, even looks good sitting on the counter or a shelf. But, be aware the advertised size is much larger than the reality; the diameter is 4 ½" and it is 2 ½" high, not 5" X 4". It is plenty big enough for the small grinding jobs that I have. The inside of the mortar and the pestle has a rough surface which grinds well and is easy to use. The pestle is easy to grip and comfortable to hold. Also a major requirement is that it is dishwasher safe. It also is freezer to oven and microwave safe. It's a good piece of kitchen equipment.

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As a kitchen item, this is a good pestle and mortar. However, I'm one of those wimpy people who can't swallow pills, so when I need to take something I have to crush it. For pill crushing, this pestle/mortar pair doesn't seem to work particularly well. The material of the bowl and the end of the pestle are very grainy. Great if you're not wanting to turn something into powder-such as a spice or herb. But when you ARE wanting to crush something to a fine powder, the substance seems to get stuck around the edges of the pestle. (This happens regardless of the pill type.)

For herbs and spices, this pair is no doubt excellent so I'd definitely recommend it for those purposes. For pharmacological use (I'm sure there's more of you non-pill-swallowers out there than just me), it's not a good bowl and I've gone back to the use of my other bulkier less attractive pestle/mortar for that.

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This morter and pestel is a wonderful addition to my kitchen, especially when making pesto. The only drawback is that I wish it was bigger.

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I bought this for my mom and she uses it all the time in the kitchen! It's really helpful for crushing garlic or spices or making guacamole

Review of BonJour Copper Clad 2.5-Quart Covered Saucier

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Sure, it's an expensive pan, but it's worth every penny. Whenever I start to cook now, I grab this pan first. It's beautiful, solid (heavy), and heats like a dream (evenly across the entire surface of the pan). The lid also fits beautifully.

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Chantal Brushed Stainless Steel 2-Quart Bubble Teakettle Review

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I like the shape of this tea kettle. It holds a good amount of water.

I like that the tea kettle is made of stainless steel.

I like the design of spout lid because the tea kettles that have the trigger button to open the spout lid always breaks quickly so this design is better.

I like the fact that the spout lid is made of stainless steel so it will not melt off or burn and become disfigured when the hot steam blows out of it.

I like the design of the handle because it is sturdy and allows me to pour the hot water without getting in contact with the hot water when pouring it out of the kettle. I like the black tip on the spout lid that allows you to flip the spout lid open without burning your fingers. I do not like that the black handle, lid handle and spout handle is made of plastic.....I wish it were made of very high heat resistant silicone that can be easily cleaned. But then I think the reason it is made of this type of black plastic is so that it doesn't last a lifetime....at some point its going to break....just don't know how soon.

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The handle broke 3 weeks after purchase. The plastic is too flimsy. Returned it for a refund.

Other than that, I liked the looks, the sound, the size and the spout length.

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The tea kettle is okay and performance is good.Not so much different from other tea kettles out there.I feel it's more expensive for the price you can get the same comparable one for half the price.

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Bought this kettle as a gift.....had a very nice look and feel to it. I am very happy with this item and believe it will make a great gift"

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After receiving the Chantal Brushed Stainless Steel 2-Quart Bubble Teakettle, I found this item extremely slow to come to a boil. Therefore, I returned the teakettle.

Discount Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid

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I have a very complete set of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware and it is fabulous. The quality and finish are superb. The handles are very securely attached with more rivets than the much more expensive All Clad cookware. The lids fit perfectly and the see-through tempered glass allows you to look inside to see if your water is coming to a boil without having to frequently lift the lid which allows heat to escape.

This 4 1/2 quart pot is just that: 4 1/2 quart capacity. Some lines of multi-clad cookware claim the pot or pan is a certain capacity, but it falls far short. Not Calphalon! If they say it's a 4 1/2 quart pot, you can count on it!

This pot has a loop-type "helper handle" opposite its main handle--a must when you get into a pot of this size. This makes it much easier and safer to move from the stove or to pour off hot liquids. Please note, this loop-style helper handle and the handles on the pot lids will get hot during stovetop cooking, so you'll need to use pot holders or oven mit to protect your hands. The long handles will stay cool enough to touch during stovetop cooking, but if you put the pan or pot into the oven, all surfaces will get hot and you will need hand protection.

This cookware is very sturdy and heavy with a layer of heat-transmitting aluminum sandwiched in between the outer and inner layers of stainless steel so it heats evenly and quickly. This aluminum layer runs all around the sides as well as the bottom of the cookware. If you are making delicate sauces that can scorch easily, you don't have to worry with this pot. I have cooked a lot of rice, cheese sauces, bechamel or starchy sauces but, with low heat and occasional stirring, they don't stick or scorch on the bottom of this sauce pot. They cook evenly and perfectly. Not even my (thinner) non-stick pots can do that!

You can use this cookware on all sorts of smooth cooktops, as well as on conventional gas or electric stoves. They have perfectly flat bottoms that maintain contact with the cooking surface. They won't warp with high heat. They can be moved directly from the stove top to the oven or go under the broiler.

All of my Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless cookware have a smooth pouring lip which I consider essential for any good sauce pot. If you are pouring hot liquids out of a pot with a straight side and no pouring lip, you never know where they will go. More often than not, they will run down the outside of the pot and all over the counter or floor! That has never happened when I use a pot with this well designed pouring lip.

Clean up is easy. I always hand wash my Calphalon Tri-Ply, as the manufacturer recommends. After cooking, I rinse out the pots and pans and run a little clear water in the bottom to soften any food residue while we have dinner. If you have some really crusted-on deposits on the bottom of the pan (this is called fond), deglaze the pan with a little plain water and turn a on a low heat under the pan. Stir for about one minute to scrape the food deposits off the bottom. They'll come off like magic. Let the pan cool, then wash in hot, sudsy water and use some Barkeeper's Friend for Stainless Steel cleanser for any stubborn food stains (such as starchy marks left from cooking pasta or rice). They'll clean up beautifully. Rinse well and dry them immediately to avoid any unsightly hard water spots that might dry on them otherwise.

A tip: Any stainless steel pot or pan can develop mineral stains if you add salt to cold water and then heat it to a boil. The salt won't dissolve in the cold water and it sits on the bottom of the pot or pan reacting with the heat from the burner under the pan. The resulting mineral stains may never come out but they will not affect the performance of the cookware in the slightest. Always wait until your water comes to a boil before adding any salt and stir it immediately so it will dissolve quickly. You will not have any problems with mineral stains if you do this.

If you are looking for quality cookware that will last a lifetime, I highly recommend this line of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel cookware. It's as good as the much more expensive All Clad, in my opinion, but much more affordable. I have some All Clad, but it's my Calphalon Tri-Ply that I use the most. They really are a lifetime investment and one that you may want to pass on down to your children.

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These pans are the best. I've collected just about all of them over the years and have one in every size and style available. I also have the Calphalon Commercial, Calphalon One and All-Clad pans these Tri-Ply Stainless pans get the most use and are my all-time favorites.

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It is the best pan i have ever used and is comparable to my All Clad in performace and looks. I bought the whole set and am very very happy with it. I cook a lot for my family and i think since i have started using try ply pots and pans, my cooking has improved further{more even cooking and better browning}.The handle does stay cool throughout cooking and cleaning is easy. I love it!

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This pan is awesome. Love the extra handle on the side but I agree, it does get hot. Because of the thickness of this pan, I think there is less tendency for things to burn, at least that is my experience. Now I'm looking for deals on the other pans in this series so I can replace the pans I've been using for the last 36 years.

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I purchased this pan to finish out my set of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless cookware. It's the perfect size for every day cooking for a family of four. It's just right for pasta and potatoes.

Reviews of Farberware Color 11-Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs with Nylon

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It will work fine. The construction is a little cheap (feels flimsy) but it was very cheap so you get what you pay for. Note that the red grippy part is not rubber (I thought it was) but a hard plastic.

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It's a pair of tongs. The plastic ends staying on to grab the food with is kinda critical to performing its function. We've owned it for about 3 weeks now and in that time one of the ends has fallen off. Completely useless as a tool now. Useless.

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One of the plastic end just broke off. I was able to superglue it back on for now. However, I would not recommend this.

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Both heads fell off of the two I bought don't waste your money on these cheap, poorly made tongs

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Sure they are just tongs. But the first time I used them, one of the nylon heads popped off. Very first time.. and of course it was while I was holding a chicken breast, which was sacrificed to the dog.

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Had a metal scoop that I kept in the freezer for ice cubes. Cold on the hand. Not this one.

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It is the perfect size for use in the ice maker of my freezer. I didn't want "thru the door" ice on my new fridge b/c it took up so much space so I needed an everyday ice scoop for the freezer and this works perfectly.

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It is sturdy enough to use in the ice machine....very nice comfortable handle....narrow scoop easy to pour into a glass.

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I use this in my automatic ice cube box in a home refrigerator. It's very sturdy, and just narrow enough to get the ice into glasses. However, given the overall length, it's a bit unwieldy. I'd get a smaller one from the same manufacturer if I had it to do over.

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This was just what we were looking for, good size, quality. We keep it in the ice bin, and it hasn't failed us yet.

Discount Onyx Stainless Steel 10.25" Round Baking Dish

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I bought these to use in my microwave, convection oven. I bought the smaller size, also, and LOVED them, so I came back for this size, too. They fit easily in my microwave and don't prevent the food from turning on its turn table. They clean up very easily, too. Just throw them in the dish washer. I searched for YEARS for a pan I could use. I found one, but it had a non stick coating that pealed off with time, and then rusted. No such problem with these! I think they're over priced, quite honestly, but I've thrown money away on others I THOUGHT would work and didn't serve my purpose at all. So, to me, they are worth the price.

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Electric Japanese Takoyaki Pan - Medium Sized (18 molds) - Made in Review

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First and foremost, the molds are actually small despite the description saying "medium". The pan itself is great and works as advertised. I was afraid the power plug would be different, but it plugs into any US 120V outlet. One other thing i've noticed is that the surface scratches easily and reveals the underlying chrome. This worries me somewhat, as it is important that the balls dont stick to the pan. Like I said already, i'm satisfied with the product, my only gripe is the size of the molds.

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It says "For Japan Use Only" on the package, and I can understand why. The voltage here is probably different than Japan's. First trial use, it shut off at some point and it makes crackling sounds all the time. But if I just unplugged and plugged it back in a occasionally, then it ensures the power will stay on to cook the takoyaki. But be careful with burning though. Took like 2-3 trial batches to make something resembling takoyaki

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I have never made takoyaki before, so it will take some time for me to learn to do it properly, but the pan works as described and is very easy to clean.

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Works exactly as described. I recommend using an online tutorial on youtube or on a blog on how to make takoyaki. This machine is perfect and cooks out the best octopus dumplings. You can probably use this machine to make pancake puffs as well and pipe them with cream or jam.

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I bought this at donki hote. It only cost 15 dollar. It's cheap but it's not a good pan. Heat is not evenly distributed. One side will be cooked before another one done.

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We go through these types of pans regularly, so it's nice to have one that's eco-friendly. It's held up to our abuse so far, though the logo on the non-cook side has scratched and worn off in places. Not sure why it did that but hasn't affected anything. It's pretty light-weight. Standard size surface you can make 4 pancakes at one time.

Fairly even heating...we've never owned a brand that was perfect. We cook on electric, and the outer edge of the pan doesn't get quite as hot as the middle. So, say, a grilled cheese or pancake is cooked on the edges but just not brown on the side that was nearest to the edge of the pan. If it matters, you can flip it around halfway through cooking.

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I was in need of a new griddle pan (as another reviewer mentioned, we seem to go through these regularly), so I picked this one up in my local grocery store (for about five dollars less than the price offered here). I was attracted to the eco-friendly concept as well as the rubberized, stay-cool handle (love this!), and yes, even the cute flower design on the bottom. :) (This actually has a purpose--it is supposed to distribute the heat more evenly.)

I have been using this pan just over a month, and I love it! So far, it has definitely been the BEST non-stick griddle I have ever used. I find that it works as well for breakfast foods (such as pancakes and french toast) as it does for grilled items like burgers. None of these items stick to the pan at all--and that's with minimal or no oil used.

But I think the most impressive part of this griddle is the clean-up. I was amazed when I put what I thought was a sticky mess of grilled onion, etc. in the sink, turned on the water, and the running water ALONE cleaned off the pan! I've NEVER had to scrub this pan; I just give it a couple of swishes with a sudsy cloth, and I'm done. (NOTE: it IS dishwasher-safe, but I prefer to hand-wash my non-stick pans to extend their life.)

At this point, I am optimistic that this griddle might outlast my other non-stick pans, but only time will tell. In the meantime, however, I would highly recommend this Ecolution Artistry product!

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This pan is a step above the entry-level Ecolution griddle pan I bought previously. It retains heat better, cooks evenly, holds the temperature well, and is truly a non-stick pan w/o all the chemicals normally used to process non-stick pans. Our family loves it!

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Works great it doesn't stick. Great for my pancakes. Easy to clean. I really like it.

Great for the price.

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Bought this to replace an older Teflon griddle after noting some of the Teflon was chipping. At first it worked great but after a week or so we noticed that everything ran to the edges and away from the middle. Turns out the middle is warped now and higher than the sides. The sides are nice and high on a positive note but the warping is a deal killer.