Cheap Shinkansen Minosharp Universal

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This is a great aid to sharpen Global knives. I disagree with the review that said it dulled the knives. The tool has ceramic wheels set at the proper angles to get the correct Japanese set to these knives, which have different angles to each side of the blade. After 8-9 passes with no pressure on the knife through the rougher and then the finer wheels, the knife is ALMOST back to factory condition. Then, it is necessary to use a fine DIAMOND hone to get that last degree of razor sharpness. And make no mistake, a properly sharpened Global knife is that sharp, and this tool makes it easy to keep them razor sharp. Instead of a diamond hone, you can also use a very fine waterstone to hone them, but trust me, the diamond hone is easiest, although it does not leave the edge quite as polished as the finest waterstones. This tool and a diamond hone let me return my Global knives to scary sharp in less than 5 minutes each. They are so sharp that whenever I sharpen them, I warn my wife that they are super sharp (as opposed to very sharp!), just to make sure that she is extra-careful when she uses them.

Now, having said that, the package states that it is recommended for Global knives, and no one should use this tool on anything other than Global knives, or similar Japanese-style knives. It is not meant for European-style knives, whose blades have a different set.

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I'm not sure how people are banging up their knives using this simple, effective sharpener. Slow down, folks. Take your time.

I own a number of Global knives, and sharpen them all using the MinoSharp with tremendous success. I've even had luck sharpening Henckel and Wusthof knives with this. I enjoy using it, and when I'm done, my knives are like new.

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I picked this up as a quick and easy knife sharpener for work. It managed to scratch up the side of the blade of one of my Global knives with the plastic guide.

the slots/guide to run your knife blade through are narrow, some larger knives may not fit into it if the blade is thick.

after about 1 year one of the stones broke, however you can buy replacements.

For the home user, this will suffice. If you use your knife all day long like I do, I recommend the good old tri stone instead. Ok to have as an emergency knife sharpener in your knife bag.

I was never was able to get a good enough edge with this product to do fine chiffonade and other cuts that require good knife skills.

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Before you buy the Shinkansen Sharpener for your Global knives you must understand that it doesn't return the blades to their factory sharpness.

When I first bought my Globals I was warry of using my old ceramic stone on their extremely acute edge, so I bought the Shinkansen Sharpener to go with them. When they arrived, the knives' sharpness lived up to everything that's said about them, but after I ran the chef's knife through both slots several times... the knife got DULLER! Repeated use did not do any more harm to the blade, but it never improved either.

It seems that, because of it's simplicity, the Shinkansen Sharpener is best for returning very dull blades back to a servicable edge, but it will never get them really sharp.

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I bought this to sharpen several Global knives after comparing it to the confusing and expensive arrays of sharpening stones out there. The sharpener is easy to use and made of high quality materials. To operate Simply fill the small tray with water and run the knife thru the offset grooves over a course and fine ceramic wheel. After a minute i was done with several knives. Comparing the globals afterward I had mixed feelings because the knives were already pretty sharp to begin with. The revelation though was how well it worked on my Wusthof Grand Prix Knives. In fact they restored them to better than new as i was always dissatisfied with them because they were never very sharp which led me to Globals to begin with. Now the Wusthof's are of comparable sharpness. This is a great item and well worth the price.

Cheap Simply Calphalon Nonstick 12" Everyday Pan & Cover

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I really like this pan. I use it everday for almost everything. There are two drawbacks, the first is the rounded edges. It is hard to spoon food out of the pan. The second is the handle. I have burned my fingers twice because some of the hand is not coated with silicon.

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The Simply Calphalon Everyday Pan is a joy to use. Its design is simple and elegant and the pan is wide enough to fry, stir-fry, and cook everything from asparagus spears to skillet lasagna. The handles have a non-slip grip that also stay cool to the touch. The only thing I wish is that it was 3 inches deeper so food wouldn't spill out of it when stirring.

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This pan is what it says, it is a 12 inch everyday pan. It is made of sturdy materials. I do like the non stick coating. Clean up is a breeze. It is however, a lot more shallow than I anticipated. I expected something more Wok-like in depth. Also the dome lid is not as "domed" as I would have hoped. Both of these factors make me glad I did not throw out my old everyday pan. Still looking for the perfect one.

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As others have written the pan has too shallow of sides. This would be the perfect pan as it offers a large surface area to saute or cook with. Unfortunately the pan has shallow pan sides meaning when you try to stir or saute the food tends to fall out onto the stove top.

The pan seems to heat evenly and offers a large surface area to cook steaks or hamburgers. I probably would not try frying chicken or stir-frying in this pan due to its shallow pan sides.

Recommend.

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I wasn't sure I would like the double handles instead of one being a standard long handle, but it is nice to not have to rotate the pan around to fit on the stovetop with other burners in use.

The pan cleans up nice and the lid fits well. I used it in the oven to bake scalloped potatoes and they turned out great.

I haven't tried to cook eggs without a bit of butter or oil yet, but I haven't used much of either one when cooking and have no problems with sticking. We use it almost every day.

Bayou Classic 7438 20-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet Reviews

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I was SO looking forward to receiving this pan, as I read a review that touted it as absolutely the best pizza pan ever. Well, I should have paid more attention to the previous review...Titanic is an understatement! This pan is so big, that it doesn't fit inside my wall oven. So if your plan is to use it in your oven, measure it first! The oven needs to be a minimum of 22" wide. From rim to rim the pan measures 21", from outer edge of handle to handle, it measures 22-1/2". Looks like the Boy Scouts will be getting a donation from us!! I'm giving it 4 stars because it is a beautiful pan!

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The first skillet I received was badly warped, but Amazon sent a replacement right away.

These cast iron skillets are not "seasoned" which is what I was looking for. They are rough when new and require a fair amount of work before curing: Removing the protective wax coating, sanding the inside (is a must), coating with vegetable oil and then curing at 500f in an oven for an hour. Read on the web "Cast Iron Jack McGrew's" method for curing cast iron. If done correctly they are excellent and the final product is better than the pre-seasoned skillets.

At 20 inches and 33lbs these skillets are huge but we always fill it up; eight to ten slices of french toast or two pounds+ of bacon or three to five pounds of potatoes.

For even heat control, use over a sturdy gas burner (Bayou Classic's Banjo cooker) or a fire grate with low coals.

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The first time we used it the pan developed a huge crack. It is now unuseable. We did follow the directions to "season" the pan by pre-heating and putting oil on it.

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We cut a hole in our round table on the lanai and set this pan in it. We have a propane burner underneath and now the whole family can sit around the table and cook their own food and enjoy each others company. We placed a small pan of water in the center to boil noodles and leafy vegetables. Then each person selects from a wide variety of raw meats, veggies and cooks their own meal right in the same pan as everyone else.

The pan is huge, heavy and could cook enough fried chicken for an army. It may work in a conventional over for deep dish pizza.

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Skillet was just as advertised and good quality. The packing left a lot to be desired and one broke in transit, which Amazon replaced. Hopefully the vendor will get the message that a simple cardboard box is inadequate for an item of this size and weight, even if it is made from cast iron.

Discount Lava Signature Round Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, 4-3/4-Quart

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I got this pot in an amazing Cobalt Blue color (stunning). It's the time of the season for soups, stews and chili. It is large enough to make a generous serving. I made a vegetarian chili using this pot for Halloween, it was big enough to make enough for 12. It was also great because nothing stuck to the bottom and an easy clean up.

I use mostly All-Clad and this pot definitely held up to my standards. I would recommend this to all my friends and a great addition to anyone's collection of pots.

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Reviews of Chicago Metallic Non Stick Stuff It Up Pan

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I grew up having stuffed bell peppers and then as an adult prepared them for my family. My Mom used a casserole dish to prepare her stuffed peppers and I did as well. It always bothered me that the peppers would fall over losing some of the stuffing, until recently when I read about the Stuffed pepper pan in a magazine. Wow, what an easy solution for making stuffed peppers that kept the stuffing inside. I went to my favorite online store, Amazon, and sure enough they had the pan. I bought 1 pan to try and see if I liked it. I not only liked it but I loved it. Now I am going to buy a second pan and my newly married granddaughter is buying her first Stuffed Pepper Pan. The pan does what it is supposed to do and, even more cleans up easily. Two more suggestions, most stuffed pepper recipies make stuffing for 10 to 12 peppers. First buy a second pan, because you will want one after you try it the first time. Second, don't cut your recipe in half, prepare all the peppers, baking only what you need for the meal and freeze the rest for later meals. If you work it will make your life easier. By the way, I freeze the peppers I am not using in the pan and when frozen move them to a freezer bag.Chicago Metallic Non Stick Stuff It Up Pan

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This pan is great for bell peppers and baked apples! It's also great for individual sized brownies, banana breads, and mini meatloaves!

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wish we had this pan years ago we mix 1 # hamburger, rice and 1 pint of salsa and salt and pepper nothing leaks out while cooking best peppers ever , and clean up is a breeze, nothing stick's to the pan ! i would recommend this to everyone !

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I am so in love with this pan that I prepare this meal once a week and am hoping they come out with something similar for my eggplant parmigiana.

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Great pan for the stuffed peppers... they stay upright and cooked perfectly. I use it also to make HUGE banana muffins.. Great success

Review of Tea Beyond Blooming Teapot Gift Set Duo KJ GFS2001-1

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I ordered the Duo teapot from Tea Beyond, then decided to change my order to this package. The company had already packaged my first order (in a matter of a few hours), but they cheerfully and quickly got it back from the post office, canceled that order and sent me the teapot & tea package! I've never had such responsive customer service in person, much less on the internet!

I have since received the teapot and blooming teas, and they are delightful. I shared one of the blossoms with some friends, and we all agreed that it was the most beautiful such blooming tea we'd ever seen. The taste was also delicious subtle yet distinct.

If you're interested in blossoming teas, teas in general, or want to give a delightful gift, I definitely recommend this company's products.

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This teapot is wonderful! I ordered it as a gift for my friend, and she had never seen anything like it so she had to try it out immediately. Bonus for me, as I was able to enjoy it too! The gift wrap was a simple white box with green satin ribbon, and the packaging was simple and elegant. The tea is not only delicious, it's fun to watch the bloom unfurl. I now have a go-to gift for those hard to buy for people, tea lovers, and hostess gifts!

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I purchased the Tea Beyond Blooming Green Tea Gift Set for a friend who just graduated from law school. She was very pleased with the gift set and said it is perfect for brewing a cup of tea at a time, and great for small spaces.

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I ordered this gift for my boyfriend's mother and she absolutely adores it. Not only does the tea taste delicious, it's very interesting to watch the flower bloom! All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would definitely order from Tea Beyond in the future.

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I purchased this for my daughter-in-law for her birthday for her to use at work. She was so pleased with it! The tea pot is lovely to look at and a perfect size for her desk. She gets compliments on it and the beautiful flower that blooms within it. The pot does not drip so that is another reason this is perfect for her desk actually a display item! I wish I had included the glass cup and saucer this company also provides. That would have been a great compliment to the pot! This was a special way to send "flowers" very unconventionally.

Best Kitchenaid SSA Sausage Stuffer Kit Deals

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I started learning about sausage stuffing in order to make a good andouille for jambalaya, gumbo, etc. Most decent equipment out there will run anywhere from $-$ for a decent stuffer. Double that total and you can get a grinder as well. If you're going to make consistently large batches (25 lbs or more at a time) then you're probably going to want to invest in those.

However, if you're just learning and starting out and already have a KitchenAid and the associated grinder, then the stuffing attachment for less than $10 is a no-brainer. I've used it a couple of times now and I can say that it makes high-quality sausage without a problem.

I have noted a couple of negative reviews for this product. Not knowing the specifics of how those people used the product, I can note some things I learned on my own, and from a site. That is an excellent site about andouille and sausage stuffing in general (especially with a KitchenAid).

1. When grinding, make sure the blade is in. I forgot to do this on my first batch and it turned the meat into paste and was impossible to get the grinder to work properly (which is why they include it).

2. Make sure you keep the meat very cold. I haven't had to cool the attachments, although that might help, especially when the meat isn't the coldest.

3. Use the coarse grind plate for sausage. You can the fine grind plate (for hot dogs for example), but I would recommend just using the coarse plate and running the meat through multiple times for a finer grind on your sausage. The grinder can get some tissue wrapped around the feeder and it could require some disassembly and cleaning (might take 3-5 minutes), especially with the fine grind plate. After the first grind, the mixture moves through the grinder pretty quickly anyway.

4. Make sure the screw cap is tight. Meat can escape through the cap if you're not careful. It shouldn't in most cases though. If it is, this is a sign something else is probably wrong.

5. I bought the KitchenAid FT Food Tray Attachment for Stand Mixers as well. It's fairly handy for larger batches and I recommend it, but it's not necessary. I ground 15 lbs the other night and it was helpful in holding the larger amounts.

6. You'll see this other places, but I'll reiterate that natural casings are worth the extra (minimal) effort. There's not much to it once you've used them. Collagen is ok and are less likely to break, but natural aren't as fragile as you might think and they look and taste way better. I was a little leery of natural and bought collagen initially, but haven't used them since my first batch. I don't think I'll go back if I don't have to.

I've stuffed andouille and Italian sausage both with the larger of the two stuffer attachments. If I make some breakfast sausage, I imagine the smaller one will come in handy. If you're like me and you've gotten to this point, next on your list will probably be a smoker. I haven't taken that plunge yet, but it's coming soon.

Good luck and happy stuffing!

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Once you realize how it properly is assembled for stuffing, you realize how great a product it is. TAKE OUT THE BLADE AND GRINDING PLATE. If you don't remove these, it will seem impossible to stuff a full length casing. It took me an hour doing this. I dissembled, and removed the blade and plate, replacing it with the plastic spinner in the box, and once I did that, the auger did its job and started pulling the meat through, instead of the vicious plunger stuffing that was needed before.

Once this was done, I stuffed 10lbs in about 30 minutes (50 links). My recipe:

10 lbs pork shoulder

2 lbs bacon (unsliced)

2 lbs ultra-sharp cheddar (shredded)

2 tbs ground fennel

2 tbs ground corriander

2 tbs ginger

1 tbs ground mustard

1 tbs chili powder

2 tbs red flake pepper

1/4 cup water

sprinkling of salt

Use natural hog casings and your all set.

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Sausage making is an artform. It can be difficult to get the hang of, but with the right info you can make wonderful, fresh sausage and feel good about the ingredients inside. This sausage attachment works pretty well. The hopper is a little small, but unless you are making a ton at a time, it's not a deal breaker. It's important to keep the meat really cold throughout the process though or the fat will melt and could hurt your mixer engine. I picked up The Mixer Bible which has about 35 sausage recipes along with 300 other recipes for the mixer and it's other attachments. I really like the book and it walks you through the ins and outs of working with all the attachments.

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I purchased this kit along with the food grinder attachment so that I could make sausage without spending a ton on a separate stuffer. I'm now going to buy a separate stuffer. The kit worked, after a fashion, however...

Being a conversion kit to the grinder, it naturally is elevated about a foot or so above the counter. The means that you cannot allow the stuffed casings rest on the counter as you stuff. The weight pulls the casing off the horn.

Also, trying to feed the ground meat through the machine was messy and difficult. You had to feed meat in, add more meat periodically, control the feeding of the casing, hold the sausage as it filled and, since you're doing all this stuff at once, start and stop the machine periodically. It's nearing impossible and very frustrating for one person to do alone.

Also, depending on the consistency, much of the meat came back up the feeder neck as I pulled the plastic plunger out. This means re-feeding the meat 3 or 4 times before it actually gets through the machine. A /very/ slow process.

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If you have a Kitchenaid mixer with the food grinder attachment, this sausage maker attachment is a neccesity! It is very easy to attach to the grinder. Get some casings from your supermarket butcher department, slip them onto the sausage tube, put the meat mixture in the grinder and turn it on. Sausage comes out of the tube with ease. It never sticks. Just slide the casings off as the meat extrudes. Twist the casing to size the sausages. There is nothing easier. Beats a hand grinder sausage extruder. Get this!

Review of Empire Prophecy Paintball Quick Speed Feed - Load Lid Kit

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This is essential if you play speedball. Don't go into a speedball match with the stock Z2 and no speed feed. The speed feed makes loading balls on the fly a breeze.

Warning though, you will drop a few balls on the field if you do use this; that's expected though, so it's not a problem.

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This product was extremely easy to install took 3 seconds tops. Played on the filed all day sliding and diving around with no balls falling out. Feeding was flawless and easy, I love my Z2 loader and this makes it much better.

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At first i really didnt like the idea of a speedfeed because i felt that my paintballs would just fly out when i was running but its really great it keeps the paint in and is really easy to install! i would recommend this to any speedballer

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helps my son with the constant feeding of his paint balls into his loader to ensure more action in easier loading.

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I purchased the hopper to this, instead, I received the Halo II... I have no use for this quick feed now.

Discount West Bend 58002 12-42 Cup Automatic Party Perk Coffee Urn

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I am pretty particular about coffee. I like to gind my own beans and have never used a perc coffee pot in the past. But we were having a huge family gathering and I needed a lot of coffee.

I ordered this Party Perk machine and when it came in I almost returned it because it seemed so flimsy, but I figured I'd give it a chance.

I'm glad I did. All the information I read on the Internet about coffee said that perc'd coffee is not very good because the water is boiled and constantly recirculated through the grounds and this does not equate to how to achieve the best tasting coffee.

Well, while this was not the BEST coffee I have ever had, the coffee was none-the-less very good. I used Berkley and Jensen ground coffee (available at BJ's Wholesale club)and I could not have been more pleased with the results from this Party Perk. I used a little more than 2-1/2 cups of ground coffee for the full 42 cups and the information I read about expecting the pot to brew the coffee at one cup per minute seemed pretty accurate.

There were a lot of compliments on how good the coffee tasted. It did not taste burned, even after being kept warmed in the pot for a few hours.

I cannot comment on the durability of the machine as I haven't had it that long. My parents saw this pot and remarked that they had the same one for many many years before they gave it away and never had the first bit of trouble with it.

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I needed two coffee urns for a large gathering and found two that seemed to fit my needs the West Bend and the Hamilton Beach 40515 42-Cup Coffee Urn, Silver. I decided to purchase one of each.

The Hamilton Beach blows the West Bend out of the water. It is much larger and better built.

Though they both are advertised as 42-cup, the Hamilton has a 10.5 liter capacity, while the West Bend only has a 7 liter capacity. That's 3.5 liters more (1.5x larger) than the West Bend that's a huge difference!

And finally, the West Bend just feels really cheap and flimsy. The Hamilton feels much more sturdy.

Hamilton wins this one hands down.

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We've been using this model for years, mostly because it's cheap. A bit flimsy in construction, strainer allows too many grounds to settle in bottom. Good enough for the price; we'll buy another one.

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Very good coffee maker,great for parties. The only thing that is a little problem is getting the last cup to pour,a little tilting is necessary to get that last drop.Coffee is done very quickly, even making the full 42 cups. coffee stays hot as long as unit is plugged in.Very good buy.

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We got this coffee maker to replace our thirty year old 20 cup maker. After 2 months of constant use, it's still going strong. Unlike most people, we use this as our main coffee maker. It take us about 2 days to empty it. My husband fills his thermos when going to work and I still have coffee left over for the day.

The coffee maker makes a decent cup of coffee. Our only problem was we had 4 large cans of coffee in the cupboard that we could no longer use. We wound up wrapping them for Christmas presents. This coffee maker uses a courser ground coffee than the ADC makers. Luckily our grocery store has whole beans that you can grind to your specs.

My husband says he only wishes that it would come with a timer. I mentioned to him that this is normally used at a social function. We solved the problem with a timer that plugs into the outlet that we plug the maker into.

Eventually when this one goes out, we'll buy another one like this. The size and style fits well on our counter under the cupboard. It takes about 40-45 mins for a full pot to brew.

Cheap Vitamix Accelerator/Tamper Tool

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This tamper is sturdy and feels like it could take quite a bit more abuse than my previous one (the original that came with my Vitamix 5200).

Unfortunately, this tamper is 1/2 inch shorter than the original and it has seriously hampered its usefulness. In my 64ounce container it does not work nearly as effectively as my previous tamper since it leaves a significant distance between itself and the blade. While this may prevent it from colliding with the blade, it isn't long enough for me to make effective nut butters or ground smaller things into the blades. There simply isn't enough length to force some of the more difficult to grind foods down into the blade. I can still make peanut butter, but only if I make a greater amount, enabling the tamper to be more effective.

If I could still return this I would buy the true original from Vitamix themselves, or at least try and find accurate measurements before ordering another.

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If you have a vitamix, you must have this. One came with my Vitamix. But should you have a husband that doesn't put the lid on and just uses this to push everything down deep into the vitamix machine and if the Vitamix chops off the end of this special tamper tool; you must buy a replacement. There is nothing that I have in my drawers that really can get down deep enough in the hole on the top of the lid to push everything down into the Vitamix to get it all blended up well.

Well worth the money.

enjoy.

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This is the pusher for the Vitamix blender. It is identical to the one that came originally with the Vitamix. Our Vitamix is used by many volunteer cooks whose skills vary. If you push down hard on the tamper, the end can be shredded by the blade. Use reasonable pressure.

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The tamper was the same as the original. It arrived on time and I was completely satisfied with the transaction. After I ordered, however, I noticed that it would have been less expensive to order directly from Vitamix.

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My vintage stainless commercial Vitamixer came with a wooden tamper that I was always reluctant to use. I took a chance that this would fit my carafe and sure enough it works! (see photo added) Works better than the old tamper in that it acts like a lid for the open portion of the feeder top; NO chance of smoothie sprinkles hitting the upper cabinets now....

Best to measure your carafe to be sure if this is the right length for you with my mixer, this tamper reaches down to about one inch above the blade, which is *just* long enough to take care of the bubble that sometimes happens when blending, improving the consistency. I do wish it would reach a little closer to the blades for blending leafy ingredients but since I blend mostly fruit this tamper serves my needs very well.

Makes one of my best small appliances work even better; pleased with this purchase and highly recommended!

Edited To Add after comparing this tamper to one just ordered and received along with a new carafe from the Vitamix Company I've been able to determine this is a genuine Vitamix tamper tool; it is embossed on the top of the tool with the Vitamix name. Both tools are exactly the same.

Review of Old Dutch 122CP Oval Pot Rack with 12 Hooks, 36 by 18-Inch, Satin

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I am writing this review about two years after I purchased this item on Amazon. The quality of this item is impeccable! There is no tarnish and the item looks brand new. I have received so many compliments on this pot rack!

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This was a gift for my son's new home. They loved the look w/ their copper cookware. Perfect size for their kitchen

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Once you find your joists, it's a breeze to install. I couldn't find mine, so thinking like a builder, I figured the joist was in the middle of the kitchen. I drilled a pilot hole & struck the joist 1st time. Then you just drill a larger hole, & screw in the hooks--use a hammer handle or crow bar to turn the hooks into position.

I also have a cathedral ceiling that required 2 additional long bars that Home Depot mail order sent me. I was then able to level the unit off.

Not having any copper pots or pans, I used my hard anodized cookware as an alternative--all totaled, I have 9 pots & pans & 2 colanders hanging, with 2 lids on the top. Looks great!

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This just arrived yesterday and we love it! My husband got it installed in less than a half hour and it is holding pots like a champ. We noticed that the picture above shows it hanging from one hook in the ceiling, but the instructions tell you to only to do 2 or 4 hooks. Well, due to where our studs were, we hung it with one hook and all chains going to it (per the picture) and it is fine. The only minor issue may be that it could hang un-level if I remove a pan and don't put it back in the same spot (which would be alleviated with the 2 or 4-hook setups). But, ya gotta do what the studs let ya do, right?

It looks fantastic and works like its supposed to. 5-stars overall. I'm just annoyed that I paid $108 and now its down to $85! That sucks!

EDIT: I emailed Wayfair and they got back to me right away and gave me a refund of $23 to bring my final price down to the lowest amount mentioned above. Fabulous customer service!!

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There are multiple peelers around and the difference in quality will astound you. I have tried a peeler from s local store, which did not work, and also tried the following from Amazon: the Nogent peeler, Wusthoff peeler, and two by Messermeister. Of the 3 the Wusthof was clearly the better one and worked well (the others would either get stuck in the vegetable, peel unevenly or inconsistently or not peel at all).

Yet, the Cuisineart took peeling to a whole new level. Peeling with the CTG-02-P2 was the EASIEST and SMOOTHEST. Gone were the repeated attempts and the struggles.

I am an away peeler, and use it mostly for cucumbers, potatoes, yams etc. Based on my experience, the Cuisinart CTG-02-P2 is the unrivaled king of peelers.

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I loved this peeler and used it every day in the kitchen I work in...until it mysteriously "grew legs and walked away". I'm not sure who has it now, but I bet they love it too. I like the blade design of this peeler over other similar ones because it was easier to adjust the thickness of the shavings. It was also comfortable to use, and quite sturdy.

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Wasn't even sharp enough to peel an apple. I returned it. Either not sharp enough or it is the fact that the grooves in the cutting surface aren't spaced properly. Didn't work for me.

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I got this because my other peeler feel apart. It was not expensive but this peeler is very dull and much harder to to work with.

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The blade section is very small and it doesn't peel well at all. Have to admit that the end does get out bad spots better than the Oxo though so I'll keep it for that purpose.

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These are excellent pots for everyday use. Very durable and items heat up quickly. Would recommend it to anyone and you can't beat the price.

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Although this Ikea set is perhaps not the thickest gauge, it is a great value especially considering that it can be used for several types of cooking including induction meaning that it has a magnetic pull. This item does require some simple assembly screwing on the handles but it is well worth it.

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If you want a set of sturdy lightweight everyday cookware at a low price you can't beat this set. Of course they look cheap, by the time you take off $10 for actual shipping you are getting three pans and two lids for $17. They heat quickly and cook just as well as my expensive set and at this price I won't have to baby them afraid of scratches or discoloration. I paid nearly $10 for one small saucepan at Walmart and it didn't have the triple bottom for even heat distribution, not even a heat resistant handle. Of course I forgot and burned my hand right away. It takes just a minute to attach the handles and knobs, the lids have small steam vents too. If you are a gourmet cook, you will need the big expensive sets. If you do casual and not-that-frequent cooking like I do,this should do very well. I couldn't be happier with my purchase considering the price.

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I would not recommend this product to anyone. Without a doubt these pot are the cheapest looking pots i have ever purchased. Sorry Ikea,I give you an F

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It is a little smaller than what it look like in the picture and you will have to assemble it.