Vollrath 58930 Carbon Steel 12 1/2" Fry Pan Review

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I just bought this pan and started using it after it was seasoned. There is one issue that is bugging me about that pan. The bottom has a convex shape instead of a flat or even concave like a Chinese Wok. The net result is that the oil flows to the edge of the pan, so I find that I had use more oil to cover the pan.

Does anyone know if the DeBuyer pan have the same physical characteristic as far as the pan bottom goes? The pan is still useable, but I have to use a little more oil than I like.

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My wife and I have become grossed out with peeling non-stick pans and tired of replacing them every year or two. I love iron frying pans (I buy antique ones on Ebay which are far better than any you can get new) but you can't saute or toss in a heavy iron pan. I bought this as an experiment gone well. The bottom is dead flat and the curved sides work well. It has seasoned nicely and is non-stick in the way a properly cared for iron pan is. I use it all the time. The handle is very long which is good for tossing and keeping your hand away from the hot part but the long handle makes it hard to fit in small storage areas. I expect it to last a lifetime just like the iron pans. I scrub it out with hot water and a plastic scrubber (no soap), dry it and keep a film of oil on it so it doesn't rust.

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If you want a carbon steel fry pan, this is an excellent option. It's reasonably inexpensive, quite solid, and works well on the range and baked or broiled in the oven. This is a standard French/professional kitchen item that requires seasoning and good cleaning. But nothing stands up to high temperature cooking as well as these.

KitchenAid KSM152PSNK Custom Metallic Series 5-Quart Mixer, Brushed Review

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Recently reviewed the purchase of this mixer in white that I bought for my daughter. I purchased this one for my wife, it is our second one. The first I bought for her 29 years ago. I bought it in white back then. The first one has been used regularly because my wife is a very good cook. We kept waiting for the old one to die, well with KitchenAid, that never happens. So after 32 years of marriage I bought her the Brushed Nickel KSM152PSNK. If you do not have a KitchenAid mixer and you like to cook, you need one. Spend the money and buy one. I know we will get at least 32 years of service from our new one.

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What can I say about this mixer that hasn't already been said. It is awesome. Strong, sturdy and it does the job effortlessly. The Brushed Nickel custom metallic is just gorgeous and goes beautifully in my kitchen. Yes, it is expensive ... Merry Christmas to me. I caught it on sale with free shipping on Amazon. I haven't baked in years and since I got this I have rekindled the baker in me. My NY Cheesecakes, Sour Cream Pound Cakes and Sweet Potatoe pies were a BIG hit!!

TIP: Start off at low speeds, pour in your dry ingredients slowly and you'll be very happy with your recipes too.

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I've had KitchenAid mixers for years. They've always been fun and funky but ALWAYS dependable to a fault! With the advent of stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, I longed for a stainless steel mixer but the only KitchenAid like that was one from Williams-Sonoma, one of their "lift bowl" variety, for a whopping $899! So I was excited when I found this Artisan, tilt-head mixer for almost half that cost! It's gorgeous and looks like a million bucks. They make a copper one as well which is equally stunning. KitchenAid has a great mix of style and function with this new Metallic Series mixer.

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Excellent, i still have it and use it almost every day. Never has failed. I just had tu adjust a screw once, but thats all.

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This product works as advertised and is built to last. Classic design in brushed nickel will stay in style for years to come.

Discount KitchenAid Gourmet Box Grater, Tangerine

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Shipped right on time with my other items and the cheese grater is amazing. My favorite color and cleans easily!

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The grater works great. You have to be careful because it is so sharp.

My only complaint, is that cheese does not seem to clean off easily. Also, cleaning the finest grating side is almost impossible without using a brush.

Reviews of Cuisinart 55-11 Advantage Non-Stick 11-Piece Cookware Set

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This is a nice looking set, tight fitting lids. Great to see food through the clear lids. Bought this set and within a couple months of very light use, the pans became pitted and peeling. Never used anything abrasive or metal. Put in the dishwasher a few times but they are supposed to be dishwasher safe. After many phone calls and Cuisinart giving me a hard time about their "lifetime" warranty they finally agreed to let me ship them back (my own expense) for evaluation. They sent out what I was later told "a re-coating of my old pans". Well they looked new and now the lid doesn't fit on one of them. The pan obviously misshapen. Another call to Cuisinart...I will have to send the pan back again (at my own expense) and they will evaluate and send me...whatever (also at my expense). Crap product and crap warranty. Will never buy this brand of pan again.

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We got this set of Cuisinart pans as a holiday gift more than 6 years ago, and they've proven to be quite the "warhorse" of cookware!

I'm not a chef by any means, but we do cook at home 4-5 times a week. I've avoided (mostly) using metal utensils; the sauce pans get used almost every day; the large skillet gets used the most.

They are finally starting to show a little wear and tear, but other than the large skillet no longer being truly non-stick, they are still working just fine.

Not sure about other reviews in the negatory; I think this is a lovely set for the money.

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Great product, great brand, great value! Nice weight, not light and flimsy. Love that each piece has its own lid no sharing as in most sets in this price range.

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I received this product on August 2nd 2013. Seemed to be working fine. Today I cooked some pancakes using the 3 qt. saucepan (probably the pan I use the most, perhaps twice weekly.) When I washed the pan (by hand I do not use a dishwasher, as instructed), I found that a large chunk of the outside finish had chipped off. These pans do not get banged. I cook for myself so I typically use only one pan at a time. The rest of my dishes go in the dishwasher so they don't get banged in the sink either.

56 days for the outside finish to last is just ridiculous. Amazon's return policy is no returns after 30 days so I am stuck with the entire set of pans. And I believe if the finish is bad on one pan the others probably wont last very long either.

I ABSOLUTELY WOULD LOOK ELSEWHERE TO BUY A SET OF PANS BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE!!!

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I wanted new cookware to go with my newly remodeled kitchen. The old stuff was not completely flat for the new smooth glass cooktop. This set is perfect. Sits flat, cooks evenly, does not stick, cleans up well. The sizes are perfect for our family of two. I love the bright red color. It looks nice and does the job. The price was really good. I am happy with this purchase.

Review of Maxam 17pc Kitchen Tool Set

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I bought this product based on some of the other reviews. The set looked like it had a bunch of useful items and the price was much lower that much of the other stuff out there...lesson learned. The quality of this set is horrible. The spatula melted on the 1st use. The ice cream scoop BENT first time I used it! Nothing in this set looks like it will withstand normal use.

I gave it 2 stars only because it was cheap and a couple of items (e.g. the noodle scoop) should be usable.

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most of the tools work well enough for what they were intended for but they are not that sturdy, but they are about half the cost of the kitchen aid and you get more items. i'd much rather half the oxo but $75 is a far cry from $16 so there you have it. only two items seriously disappoint, the ice cream scoop is completely worthless trash and the pizza cutter is pretty flimsy, as for the items melting like another reviewer stated, any type of plastic will melt if you leave it in the pan, you are not supposed to cook them.

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I give it five stars because it looks better in person and the material is strong. It seems to have more pieces that I originally thought.

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I did a lot of research on the best combination of utensils sold in groups and this has all you need for that first apartment/house/dormitory. All items that you'll either need every day or once/twice a year!

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This is NOT a sturdy tool set! The large spatula was already cracked in half when I opened the box. The box was yellowed like it's been sitting around for a long time in a store or in too much light, so I question how old it was. It had everything I needed to use with nonstick cookware, but I returned it and ordered better (more expensive) tools. Go with Orka, Oxo or Calphalon kitchen tools and you won't be disappointed!

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 Enclume PR11-48-HS Premier 48-Inch Adjustable Ceiling Bar, Hammered Deals

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This is a handsome, heavy metal, ceiling mounted pot hanger. Requires that you screw the hooks into the ceiling joists to carry the load safely. With my 10-foot ceiling height in my kitchen, I needed to buy two 12-14" pieces of heavy chain link so it would hang down to the proper height.

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This is a beautiful ceiling pots and pan rack. It's very heavy, hammered steel. It looks good and it looks as though it could hold a battleship. We have all of our pots and pans hanging just over the sink very accessible. It sure beats crawling around on the floor trying to find the right pan deep in the back of that low shelf or even a pull-out shelf. Besides, it is very decorative displaying those beautiful Caphalon and other expensive pots and pans you've spent so much money on. Real quality. Don't buy the cheap imitations.

Buy All-Clad Brushed Stainless D5 11-Inch French Skillet with Domed Lid

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I use this pan primarily to sear steaks on the stove top, then finish them in the oven or the broiler. Unlike cast iron, it can handle acidic ingredients without affecting the flavor, and it can go in the dishwasher when you don't feel like hand washing your dirty pans. The D5 version seems to have better heat retention than the standard All Clad stainless, this makes it great for browning and putting a nice "crisp" golden brown crust on food.

Tip: if stains remain after running the pan through the dishwasher, a little barkeeper's friend censer will clean them up nice.

Also: If your food sticks, try heating the pan on medium until a drop of water will roll around the bottom without evaporating. (this may take a while depending on your stove) Once it's hot enough, add grapeseed or canola oil, allow the oil to coat the entire bottom of the pan, then add food.

Did I mention it's made in the USA?

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Yep, these ain't cheap but if your serious about your cooking and enjoy your time in the kitchen whisking up your favorite recipe you should consider investing in high quality cookware.

For years I hesitated and settled for good quality imitations such as the Emeril's cookware but finally decided to treat myself to the real thing and find out if they are worth the high prices. Yes they certainty do. No hot spots, better results at lower heat, tight lids that allow even lower heats due to fantastic heat retention (just use a higher initial temperature put the lid on and reduce to low/medium and you get a better result than having to use med/high on other less efficient wares)

I got the same satisfaction than when I decided to buy chef quality knives ... Once you cut and dice with a "real pro knife" you know why it cost $250.

I think of these pots as an investment and a heirloom to pass on to my kids. These things are so well built that you know they will last forever (proper care of course)

I read reviews stating that you will do just as good with the classic trii-ply stainless but these are truly a step ahead. How can two layers of aluminum not be better than one? It keeps a uniform heat over the entire surface and sides at lower temperatures, perfect for braising, slow cooking, stews etc and also quickly searing and pan frying without hot spots trying to shuffle the food around so that each gets a shot at it ... With these the heat is uniform all around, just don't crowed the pieces during the searing process.

Yep I did pay a small fortune for a custom hand picked set but these are worth every penny.

Btw don't get drawn into buying the "sets" you don't really save much except if you really need the huge 8 and 12 qt stock pots and prefer frying pans over skillets.

I selected the 11 and 13 inch skillets with lids, the 1.5 and 3 qt sauce pans, the 3qt casserole steamer combo, the 4 qt sauté pan, the 6 qt deep sauté pot and 6 qt fry basket. That's the equivalent of 16 pieces for the price of their advertised 14 piece set. FYI I keep my Emeril's 6 qt stock pot that I will use for deep frying on my induction portable burner (it has a copper core and I won't suffer if it gets stained with grease frying at higher temperatures)

I prefer skillets and after researching realized that the 13 inch can also be used as a paella pan as they are similar except for the handle.

Word of caution, these are heavy, best suited for men or strong women not afraid to handle them.

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top quality. could only get it thru amazon. Next to my old cast iron pans, All-clad is the tops for cooking, baking and broiling.

clean up is easier.

Review of Fox Run Stainless Steel Roasting Pan, 10 Inch x 14.5 Inch

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First, the pan is smaller than I had anticipated. The actual inside dimensions at the bottom of the pan are about 8 3/4" x 13 1/4".

Other than that, I'm satisfied with it. It's attractive, functional, easy-to-clean, has no sharp edges, and is heavy-duty enough for the average home kitchen.

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This roasting pan is not as heavy as the really expensive stainless steel roasting pans, but it works well, heats evenly, and cleans easily. I've been pleased with the results.

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The pan is just awful. I bought it for a second home and would have returned it were it not for the fact that it would have been just about impossible for me to get that done during the day that I was there. I have purchased foil-based, one-time use pans at the grocery store that felt nicer. Really. I've been looking for another Revere 13x9 stainless steel pan that would last for years like the one I have at home. The pan is lightweight, the edges are folded over (again giving rise to that grocery-store foil pan feel. If I could have given less than one star I would have.

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On arrival, I thought the pan looked and felt a bit flimsy. For the price I paid (less than 20), it was worth trying it out, so I decided to keep it. It's far exceeds my expectations. Yes, lightweight and thin, but a true positive addition to my cookware. Handles high heat, just the right amount of room for small to large roasting/baking, sides are the perfect height, and fits easily in sink for clean-up. Recommendations: 1. very, very lightly coat pan with oil before putting in food 2.do not put in water before it cools 3.soaking for an hour will remove just about anything 'stuck' to it, including burned bits and sticky foods. 4. never use overly abraisive products to scrub it; it doesn't need it and you will scratch the pan. Just a light buff with a brillo pad or plastic scrubby for the top rim will remove the splatter marks.

Every time I use it, I'm amazed at how well it does, and how easy it is to clean. I could have easily spent three times as much for a pan that size thinking it had to be some bulky, heavy, made to last forever type of pan, but I'm glad I took a chance on this one. Worth every penny and more.

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Very nice stainless steel pan. It is a thin pan, but seems to cook really well and I think the thin design helps with heat transference. Food browns very nice in the pan without getting overly brown on the bottom.

I've used the pan for everything from scalloped potatoes to cornbread.

Easy to clean with a sponge that has a "soft scratchy side". If something really sticks which it doesn't usually, just use a little bit of barkeepers friend. The pan is really shiny and I think overall I'm going to get many years of good cooking use with it.

Reviews of Amico Household Stainless Steel Cooking Ware Steaming Rack Stand

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Well, after waiting 22 days from the time I ordered this rack, it finally arrived. Very disappointed! The rack has sharp edges where the joints are soldered. One of the three small legs is shorter than the other two so it sits at a slant. You do get what you pay for. I don't think this is worth more than 25 cents. My previous review was not published for whatever reason, so I'll say it again. If you order something thats being shipped directly from China, prepare for a wait.

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I have been using Amico Household Stainless Steel Steaming Rack Stand, Kids Konserve Nesting Trio Stainless Steel Containers, and Aroma ARC-757SG 14-Cup (Cooked) Simply Stainless Rice Cooker for steam-cooking quinoa many times. So far so good.

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I bought this as a steam rack for my pressure cooker. It works as expected. It holds everything i put on it. No bending, breaking or rust or other issues after a couple months of use.

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I chose this one over 3 or 4 other similar products I found in Amazon. I wasn't sure if this was really made of stainless because I have seen some unhappy reviews said the (other)products they received wasn't made of stainless and started to rust right away.

Well, this one really IS made of stainless as far as I can see.

My first impression was how flimsy it looked out of the box. Then again, I compared to the sample photo and the real thing and sure enough, they look exactly the same. I just thought it would look thicker in my imagination. It supports quite a bit of weight despite its flimsy looking. I'm guessing probably up to 5 lbs. which is more than most things I put on.

Put that aside, it works as advertized. It lifts the plate, so you can put more water in the pressure cooker for the longer cooking time(for more tender meat or frozen meat, for example).

I also use this in combination of the bottom plate that came with the pressure cooker. They don't fit perfectly but with a little adjustment, they work together just fine.

*update*(8-13-13)

Out of curiosity, I tried 10 lbs weight on it(room temp.). It flexed a little but held up. I placed the weight on it gently and carefully, so it wasn't a real life use situation, and also the heat may weaken the metal. I wouldn't recommend to put the food that heavy but it just shows the safe limit of the rack. I still believe you can put 5 lbs of food in real life use with confident.

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i was looking for this since a long time.. came before time and is as advertised.. its nice and sturdy.. so far no problem..

Review of Chantal Bridge Polished Stainless Steel Teakettle

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I'm glad we went with this model and not the fancier $100 model Chantal Stainless 1-4/5-Quart Classic Teakettle. From what I can tell, the only thing the other model has going for it is the multi-tone whistle. The whistle on this one is not particularly irritating, though it is a typical high-pitched tea whistle (anyway, it's -supposedto grab your attention).

The design is also better--a common complaint on the Classic is that the handle gets too hot (it comes with a custom mitt, but reviews say it is a nuissance to use/store, and also ruins the aesthetics). So unless you have to have a pretty sounding whistle, get this model instead. It works fine, looks just as good, is more functional, and is half the price.

It's good quality construction and a good design. All parts and joints are metal except for the handle and the knob on the lid which are both plastic so they don't burn you. The spout is on a hinge which is spring-loaded so it stays either fully shut or fully open. (It opens manually with the tab; the tab can be warm but if you touch it momentarily to pop it open, you'll be fine.) The lid "pops" onto the body by compression. Be careful opening the lid just after heating--steam can escape and also the non-plastic part of the lid can be very hot.

Who knew that figuring out how to boil water was so complicated... We're happy with our kettle, and I hope this review helps!

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Fantastic design and materials for this price point. Timeless design and potentially a lifetime of use with stainless steel. A strong magnet revealed all parts are stainless steel except for the lever/spring/bracket that holds the spout cover in place I'd suggest making sure this area dries out completely to avoid potential rust, though I have no idea what kind of steel this section is made of (it may be rust resistant). This pot does not have a thick/heavy base that many have, FYI. From my testing, I'm convinced this is the best under-$100 tea kettle on Amazon.

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Don't get the stainless steel, it gets cloudy and dingy looking on the first use and worse with subsequent use. My stainless steel Cuisinart cookware looks brand new after 10 years of heavy use and neglect, not sure why this tea kettle should look 10 years old after one use.

The design is OK, but it is clearly not of the same quality and heft as the Chantal Kettle my Mom has had for 20 years.

Other than that, it holds water and the handle and the lever for the spout lid stay cool enough to handle.

Made in Thailand.

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This is a beautiful kettle that stays shiny and fresh without much ado. Pouring it feels great, special even. Opening the spout when it whistles is safe for the naked hand. I've had it a while now and love it.

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This is not a stainless steel teapot, I have rust inside it after 2 weeks of using it! Handle is not comfy! What's good about it, it's light.

The whistle did not make load sound ,it's too quiet.

Cheap T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Expert Interior Thermo-Spot

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I am no chef or cook. I only cook eggs in this pan in the morning, and I have been looking the world over for a decent well made nonstick pan. I bought those green ones you see on tv and they require prepping like wiping oil on the inside and then cooking them until they reach a certain temp. I returned it immediately. Another brand I looked at were the stone pans you see on tv. Mixed reviews there (I did not purchase the stone pans because they were expensive and the reviewers stated that returning these pans were difficult).

The T-Fal Ultimate Hard Anodized pan is solid and well made. It is about 10 inches on the inner dimension even though is it is advertized as 12 inch. This pan is huge however, and holds a lot of eggs.

This pan is truly nonstick. I mean I do not put any butter or spray Pam or silicone spray inside the pan and my eggs always slip right out onto the plate. They are easy to clean. I now do not use butter, oil, or Pam when I cook my eggs. I love this pan. I wished my entire set was T-Fal. I have stainless.

UPDATE: 8/13/13

I wanted to alert consumers something I learned about T-Fal. Make sure you get the brand made in France and not the cheaper model made is Asia. The quality difference is significant but so is the price. So if you are out shopping for these pans and notice the same name and apparent model but significant price differential, check the back of pan and the good ones say made in France. I also purchased the Wok made in France it is simply a beast and awesome for cooking Tyson chicken strips and vegetables! Love T-Fal (with one caveat) Made in France!

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Country of Origin: China

Price Paid: $30.36 (excluding CA Tax....)

I been on the fence about purchasing non stick for the longest due to all the health concerns about peeling and chipped non stick coating...

I researched for many years on non stick pans and were still unsure.

Finally, It came down to a set of four pans at $140 of another brand and T Fal, a stand alone pan at about $30.

I read the review on the other highly praised T Fal non stick pan but I read all the one star reviews regarding the "pop up" or warp issue.

This T Fal model was to address that issue and boy DID it answer it....positively.

We used it last night, no pop up!

Pros.

No lead, no cadmium, no PFOA means it's safe non stick...according to T-Fal.

The non stick coating on this pan is PTFE which according to T Fal is inert.

It's supposedly metal utensil friendly but I wouldn't take that chance. I bought OXO silicone spatula just for this pan.

At 12", The pan's lot bigger than I thought it would be.

However, It's also lot lighter then it looks, so it wasn't at all hard to handle.

It's solidly built with a non slip and comfortable handle. The handle didn't get hot while we're using it.

Cons:

No cons ...yet.

Only thing I can nit pick is that after first real world use, the water's not completely rolling off the non stick surface, but instead beading. When I first got the pan and washed it, the water would just....rolled off the non stick surface and only beaded on the outer surface of the pan.

This can be my winner of 2012 P.O.T.Y. award if it stayed non stick for next five years.

It might get there if i FOLLOW their very important tips of "not using higher then medium heat."

which I had no idea ........seems like a great product,so far.

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After using premium pans from the cooking stores, I found them hard to clean and replaced them with T-fals which are cheaper and much better. Cook just as well and clean up in a snap.

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This is an awesome fry pan!! Perfect for frying an egg and anything else! Already had the lid so it worked out great.

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I've only had this pan for a few weeks. Seems to be solidly made and is better than what I expected for the price.

Discount Circulon Premier Professional 13-piece Hard-anodized Cookware Set

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I bought this set because I own several pieces of their Infinite line. Infinite is heavier, has thicker sides, a heavier nonstick coating and they have metal lids, this is everything that the Premier Professional line is not. I am not fond of glass lids, but I figured it might be time to adjust since this set seemed so attractivealmost every piece I desired, I wish that I hadn't caved because they are this set's weakest link. The metal that encircles the lid is not impressive at all, and worst of all there is a gap between it and the glass that captures water and you can never get it all out. I have to wonder if trapped moisture isn't one reason these type of lids shatter. As I said, they are also light, and the material at the sides is thin, if not for the weight of the disk on the bottom these would feel like pans you could buy at the dollar store. But hey, I can see how that might be attractive for people looking for lighter cookware. IMO, I don't think this set will last as long as my Infinite pans which get daily use, furthermore, I'd bet that they're not as dishwasher friendly either. The non stick coating seems thinner than on the Infinite. I could tell how thin it was because a couple of pieces had tiny "flea bites" that were absent of the coating.

What I did like is the color, the handle style and material, the number of pieces and their sizes. I'm so disappointed because I really wanted to like these pots and pans. I really hate this era because quality is disappearing, along with good customer service, which is why I chose to buy Circulon instead of Cuisinart. I didn't buy Circulon's Symmetry line because of reviews by others, who also owned Infinite, where disappoint stating that Symmetry isn't as good. Well Neither is the Premier Professional. One last thingI believe this line was specially made for Costco since everything on the bottom of the box stated "Costco", it looks more like Elite's handles and I believe the rest is all Symmetry. For these reasons, I don't think the Premier Professional set is worth the current price of over $200.

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Wonderful set of pans, the thick bottoms ensure even cooking and clean so easily. Just wish the handles didn't get so hot, especially on the pots.

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i love these pans. nothing sticks to them, they heat uniformly and hold the heat in. so happy with this product, plus they are beautiful

hanging from my pot rack!