Best Pillivuyt Quartet 1 quart Square Bowl; White Deals

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French porcelain really is the best, and Pillivuyt tends to be a little more stylish, less of simply a sturdy workhorse than Apilco, which I love, too. I've found that over time, this Pillivuyt bowl has performed very well. It goes in the dishwasher with no yellowing/discoloring, hasn't crazed at all (those little cracks in the finish), and has a little weight to it in the hand. It isn't as thin as non-French porcelain. Intensely colored items like beets and broccoli look great in it (it's a bright, glossy white without being too bright), though I've put everything from soup to salad to chips in the bowl and everything seems to look terrific. The squareness might seem odd, but it really works. This bowl looks and performs very well, and I'm sure it will for years. Usually buying these items through Amazon all but guarantees that you're getting a good deal on it. I only wish Amazon carried more Pillivuyt. It isn't quite as large as I expected, maybe about 8" square at the top and 4" or 5" at the bottom, roughly (I can't seem to find my measuring tape). Great product.

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Hamilton Beach Aluminum Nonstick Elite Skillets Review

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The write up (description) mentions a glass lid. This did not arrive with a lid. Had I known no lid would come, I would have gladly ordered from a different seller. Very upset about this purchase and would not recommend it!

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Cheap Polder Stainless Steel Window Canister Set with Lids

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The seals are not air or water tight. There is no problem with the cansiter or the clear window, but I cannot store any flour or rice type products as the seals are not airtight and allow bugs in them. The canisters themselves do not rust and the lids are not easy to remove

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I received these items today and was greatly disappointed. The reason I purchased them was the item description said they had screw on lids. THEY DO NOT! The lids simply sit on top of the canister. They do have a rubber seal, but the lids don't fit tightly enough to have the rubber seal make a difference. The size of the canisters is okay. Not that big, not that small. Why doesn't anyone make a huge storage container that looks nice?

I'm greatly disappointed and will most likely be returning.

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I was pleased with these canisters. The lids do not screw on but seem to be airtight with the rubber seal. The only complaint I have is that they appeared to be shiny in the photo, but are actually brushed stainless.

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J&R have placed the wrong item picture on this listing. Please do not make the mistake of purchasing this item if you think you are getting windowed canisters with flat lids that allow the canisters to be stacked. To see what the "real" canister look like, search the internet for the part number, 3346-75, and you'll see domed lids that prohibit stakcing of the canisters on the counter... The actual canisters that look like the ones pictured can be found elsewhere.

To their credit, J&R did send me a shipping label to return the item, and credit me the full purchase price upon return, but have yet to refund the original shipping cost so I have paid $11.47 for the privilege of being sent the wrong item... how nice. On the other hand, I returned the item over a month ago and the picture here is still wrong.

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I did quite a bit of research (or so I thought) into canisters before I chose these. I wasn't really wanting to spend $100+ on All-Clad canisters, which consistently get good reviews, and many of the flip-top types I'd seen looked a bit flimsy. So I went with these, classic looking and mid-priced. Unfortunately, when I put flour into the large canister and closed the lid, flour squirted out the canister "window". I'm not sure if I just got a bad set, but definitely sending back and won't be buying these again.

Reviews of Chantal 1.8-Quart Loop Teakettle

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It's a neat looking teakettle, holds a lot of water and does a great job of pouring (some don't believe it or not). The spout cover can be locked open or held partially open and the handle stays relatively cool. Our one problem was the exact opposite of the other reviewer's: it didn't whistle at all! I blew through the little harmonica lid and it made noise (maybe not up to Bob Dylan standards, but it did make noise). We called Chantal customer service and they said it was a common problem. He told us to loosen the screw that holds the harmonica against the spout and it would seal better and whistle. So (being Mr Fixit) I took the whole thing apart, stretched the little spring that holds the harmonica down, turned the screw out a bit and now it seals better and whistles. Not deafening but clearly audible. So now it works, but the Chantal guys need to recalibrate the laser controlled high tech assembly robots at their cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Thailand. Uh-huh.

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The craftsmanship of this kettle is outstanding. Paint is thick and rich, will change its shade a bit with temperature. The whistle is different here, it sounds more like locomotive signal loud and low frequency. I used it on a gas stove and whistling nose lid (made of plastic) burned at the bottom a bit jamming the whistling element, and now lid does not close tight, therefore no whistling. Looks like this kettle was designed with electrical cooker in mind.

The main lid tends to get stuck half way when I close it, allowing steam to escape, which leads to no whistling.

The handle is ergonomically located slightly on a back for no-strain pouring and is always cool enough to touch.

Time to boil is slightly longer due the spherical shape of this kettle.

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Nice tea kettle. I find that if I place the lid carefully so that it seats and clicks in, the whistle will work, otherwise there is not enough steam pressure to create the (albeit unusual) whistle sound.

Part II--A month after i wrote the above, the whistle went totally silent. I've tried to fix it but I'm not as handy as the guy who wrote that he took the whole thing apart. I have a million things to take care of and--call me crazy--I expect my tea kettle to more or less take care of itself.

I'm taking it back. C'est tout! I can't change my rating on this form but I would have to give it no stars at all.

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I just received this kettle in the mail. I've boiled three pots of water (increasing volume each time) and haven't heard a peep out of this thing. Amazing. How hard is it to sell a functional whistling kettle? Steer clear of this model. I'm sending my back.

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This is a beautiful kettle, but I bought it mainly for its loud whistle, which WAS truly loud when I tested it. For some reason, however, it doesn't always whistle--hence...DISASTER. I didn't hear it whistle so forgot about it, it overheated, and the black plastic melted. This is the second disappointment; the first was a Copco Virtu kettle, also beautiful, which didn't whistle at all because it was too loosely assembled. I will now have to spend almost $100 to get a kettle I can trust--one made of ALL stainless steel--no plastic.

Reviews of Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Pizza Peel

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I agonized over which peel to buy. Amazon sure carries a lot of them. I knew I wanted a wooden peel and this caught my eye right away. So did some others, due to attractive looks or attractive price. Finally I decided it was OK to spend a little bit more to get something that's nice-looking.

You can use it for bread or pizza. At 14 inches, it's not going to hold a monster-size pizza dough; not a problem for me, but keep it in mind if you're planning on baking huge pizzas. I prepare my pizza or bread dough, put some parchment paper on the peel, and slide the parchment and dough onto my Old Stone Oven 14-inch Round Baking Stone. This method works great! It's so easy to slide the dough from the peel to the hot stone using parchment paper. Using parchment also makes it easier to get the finished product out of the oven but I digress. From proofing bread to baking to removing, it works great.

It looks great, too! Wow, the figure and grain of the acacia wood is absolutely beautiful. It's so attractive, I've hung it on a wall, and it doubles as artwork, and that makes a great value. Highly recommended (even if you're not a baker and just want something foodie and good-looking to decorate your kitchen).

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I bought this one for looks, but was worried about the thickness of the lip/tapered edge making it difficult to get the pizza out of the oven as several reviewers have mentioned. So far, it has not been a problem. While it's true that the tapered edge is thick, it's only on one side of the peel. The other side of the peel is flat. I assemble the pizza on the peel with the tapered edge facing up and slide it right into the oven. When the pizza's ready, I flip the peel over (flat side up) and use the tapered edge underneath as a wedge. Just tilt the handle up a bit and slip the edge of the peel under the edge of the pizza. Now lower the handle, and the lip of the peel will lift the edge of the pizza far enough up for you to slide the peel underneath. Once the pizza cools, I slice it right on the peel and serve. So there you have it use the side with the tapered edge for raw pizza, use the flat side for cooked pizza. I also sometimes use this as a cheese platter always setting the flat side up so that I limit knife marks to this one side of the peel.

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This pizza peel is a little bit thicker than I was expecting, or perhaps more importantly, has a less tapered edge than I was expecting, making it a little difficult to remove pizza with the peel but I have had good luck sliding pizzas off my stone with a spatula and this is a really beautiful peel, perfect for serving.

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We have been on a pizza kick lately and I got tired of finding ways to get my pizza's from the counter to the stone. This peel is not only gorgeous to look at but it works too.

Make sure to put cornmeal on the peel and don't make your pizza on it too far in advance of putting it in the oven. Other than that it will slide off just fine.

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As others have said, this pizza peel is beautiful. But, that's not the important part. I love pizza, and I intended to use the pizza peel.

I was a little concerned when purchasing as some reviewers have said it is a little thicker than expected, and was torn between purchasing this pizza peel and the kitchen supply aluminum pizza peel also sold here on Amazon, which seems thinner and possible more functional, but not quite as nice looking. I'm glad I bought this one.

While it is a little thick to slide right underneath the pizza without any help (it may be possible, but difficult), it's quite easy to get the pizza on it with a spatula as a previous reviewer mentioned. All you need to do is lift the edge of the pizza and slip the peel under after that just push with the peel and the pizza slides right on. You don't need to use the spatula extensively or anything just enough to lift the edge of the pizza. We're gonna need it anyways to lift those big topping filled slices onto plates anyways, so it'll need to be washed anyways so no issues there. Alternatively, lift the edge with a fork, knife, pizza cutter, etc. Anything to just lift the edge of the pizza will do the trick.

This pizza peel is the first I've used and let's me use a pizza stone properly. I used to always just use a pizza stone as I would a pizza pan or anything else just sit the pizza on the cold stone and slip it in the oven when it was done preheating. It usually ended up sticking to the stone ruining the pizza anyways, so I rarely used the stone. With this peel, I can heat up the stone in the oven when it preheats, toss a little flour on the peel and build the pizza on it, and slide it right onto the hot stone. The pizza doesnt stick at all to either the peel or the stone this way. A little flour will go a long way (a lot works just as well, as when I first started I used more than needed to ensure it didn't stick you just get a little extra flour taste with each bite).

Overall, good peel and a good pick. Thick, sure, but it's not as thick as I thought and it's easier to get pizzas out of a hot oven onto the peel than I thought.

Reviews of All-Clad d5 Brushed Stainless Steel Saucepan with Helper Handle

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I was very hesitant to buy this pan because there were no reviews on the product page and the price was better by far than any other sites I had searched. Their product photo was small so I thought they were hiding something. Then I decided either I wouldn't get a lid or it would be one of the lid's that used to be made in China that didn't fit well. I'm just being honest because in most cases I probably would have been afraid to take a chance. The company feedback on other items was very good. In the 12 hours I took to try and decide whether to go for it 2 of the 3 available pans sold so I decided to take a chance.

This pan is truly perfection. I am housebound and had never seen the D5 in person and wish I had many more pieces. I do have the copper core set because I had enough points to get a 7 piece set without paying cash plus it was the only set the site had in all clad. Both the copper core and D5 arrived on the same day. I really like the look of the brushed D5 and will be searching for a 3 qt. in it because I use that size saucepan most frequently. I made a french vanilla bean custard for homemade ice cream in the D5 yesterday and it was pure pleasure. Prior to last Friday, I had only inexpensive non stick saucepans I bought years ago from qvc plus odds and ends non stick specialty pans and one all clad older stainless skillet. There was no comparison to the control I had over my gas heat in the D5 compared to a similar french vanilla bean custard I made the week before in the older stainless non stick. I will probably find I like the copper core better for some cooking and the D5 better for others. It is substantial, looks beautiful with stainless in the kitchen and will be cherished. I received it in a manufacturers box very quickly. It's so nice when a seller and the product are better than you imagined and I wanted to be sure this review was available for anyone else that may hesistate.

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One of the best pan I ever bought!!! It is very well made, high quality stainless steel. I use it almost for everything and it works perfectly well! If you are looking for a Sauce Pan that can lighten your kitchen and satisfy your everyday use, this is the one!

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This pan is all you could ask for--well balanced, heats evenly, cleans easily. All-Clad is expensive but worth the extra.

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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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elegantly designed, and feel good already by just holding it, the price will be well adjusted over time, highly recommend to everybody

Review of Cook N Home 12-Piece Aluminum Tamale Steamer Set(4 Pots, 4 Lids

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The pots work fine and large pot make four dozon tamales at a time did not use smaller pots for tamales but they worked well for soups and chicken and dumplings oh also watch water closely while cooking tamales the pots are thin and water cooks out fast have to add water every 30 min are so but other than that cooks nicely

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Product arrived very fast. I use it to steam corn on the cob (17 minutes of steam time). I cut off the stem end of the corn at the widest part, and steam the corn with husks and silks still on. When done, use an oven mitt to grasp corn by tops of husks and silks and shake the corn cob free. All silks are automatically removed and the corn has that wonderful cooked-in-the husk flavor.

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Received this set of tamales steamers quickly. I love them. I use them for everything and they are so easy to clean and store.

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Steamers arrived promptly. The 8 quart pot was damaged. Contacted dealer and new pot was shipped the same day. It arrived okay. Very satisfied with excellent service and product.

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I ordered these pots with the steamers! Best tamale pots! We made 12 dozen tamales for Christmas Dec 2012, and these pots are very well made not too heavy and steamed to perfection, held up very well...I was impressed for the price! The pots nest inside each other for easy storage. The succulent tamales came out perfect!

WMF 1 1/2-Quart Stainless Steel Ball Shaped Tea Kettle with Infuser Reviews

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This is a wonderfully designed kettle and feels like a valuable piece of kitchen equipment.

Unfortunately, beyond boiling water and looking nice, the kettle misses the mark in a few places.

--The whistle is extremely faint and cannot be heard when out of the room. A family member remarked, "Is there a baby bird in the kitchen?" If you do not mind not relying on the whistle, then this is a great product otherwise.

--The overall whistle-removal system of having to grab and oven mitt to remove it is slightly inconvenient. But you could also remove the whistle complete and then you wouldn't have to deal with taking it off when it's hot.

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This kettle is beautiful and looks great with my stainless steel appliances and cookware. The whistle is great and the handle stays cool to the touch after the water boils. At first I thought the 1 1/2 quart size would be too small, but it is just big enough to fill a large French press for coffee (my intended purpose) and anything larger would be awkward to lift when full. The price tag is a little high, but the design is so much more attractive than the others in this range that it's worth the extra money.

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I gave up coffee and started heavy on tea. This fits what I wanted perfectly--teapot and kettle in one. I tested it for lead, no lead. Very helpful customer service from WMF when I contacted them with a simple question. The whistle isn't loud, but I didn't need one that was loud, we have an open house plan and I'm usually nearby. Plus, I hate loud noises. I do need to use a potholder to handle the lid, basket and whistle right after I take it off the heat, but that isn't a big deal for me either. And I like the look of it.

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I had seen a kettle just like this one at a friend's house---but a 3 quart size---and was inspired to order one. . When I received the 1 1/2 quart kettle, I was disappointed at first. Then after checking the WMF website, I discovered they no longer make the 3 quart size. My friend had bought his from a dealer and it was obviously an older model. I have realized know that 1 1/2 quart is large enough for most requirements of boiling water.

If I need more, I can just bring out my larger kettle. This kettle is a work of art and looks great on the stove.

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The tea pot was too small for even the smallest burner on most stoves. I did not like the way the handle was exposed to the heat and surely would get too hot to the touch. Amazon was nice enough to take it back as unused. I only hope that it does not cost me to return the item. I strongly suggest a pot at least twice its size or larger?

Reviews of Rachael Ray Stoneware Serving and Mixing Bowl Set, 1-Quart

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These Rachael Ray mixing bowel set I purchased are a wonderful collection to my kitchen. I enjoy spending time cooking and these bowels are exactly what I was looking for. The versatility and stability of these items are a bonus that I don't have to worry about if they are used in the oven, microwave or the dishwasher. I give them a full 5 stars and since I enjoyed these sizes so much I purchased the larger 3-quart and am now looking to purchase the lasagna baking dishes to match.

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These are great bowls. They have a nice ergonomic feel and work great for hand or electric mixing. But they are heavy. If you have trouble lifting they may not be for you.

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Some buyers may be turned off by the high price point for only two mixing bowls. They are definitely very versitile, though, and shouldn't be limited to just mixing. They can be used for pretty much anything (salad, pasta, etc) depending on the portion size, which these definitely help for portion control. Even though they are of a decent size, they nest very well in the cabinet and within other Rachael Ray stoneware products (I have them set in a Bubble and Brown). I was very impressed with the weight of these and, like other users have said, these definitely cut down on dirty dishes since it can be used in the oven, counter, table top, etc. My only wish would be that all three were sold in a set and possibly at a bit of a discount for buying all three.

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very nice piece all around. microwave, dishwasher safe and oven proof up to 500 degrees. the handle makes for easy pouring and holding while using a spatula. Nest great even with the larger size not included, sold separately, all 3 work and look great.

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She loved the quality and versatility of this product so much, she went out and bought even more Rachael Ray products! Was a great gift to give!

Best Nordic Ware Microwave 6-Piece Essentials Cook Set Deals

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I have been happily surprised with the ease of cleaning and performance of these products. I cook lots of eggs in the microwave and dread soaking and cleaning the dishes. NordicWare is the easiest clean -no soaking or scrubbing necessary. Great dishes!

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Really good microwave cookware bought a second set to give as a gift and a third set to keep for myself if the first set ever breaks 2 years first set is still going strong.

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This was an impule purchase that I am still happy I did. Everything is very easy to use and quick to clean.

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I did a LOT of research on microwave ware before buying this set (don't ask me why for a $20 item.. just my nature I guess) I ended up buying the set rather than just the popper/lid and griddle and cover simply because the cost was about the same to go for the set.

I have considered this review for some time. I use an old (1990 and was a "close out" unit at the time 1.25KW GE microwave.. hehe). Consider that in my opinion if you like.

The bacon rack, though perhaps a bit small, work great. My sister had one of these 20 years ago and it was, next to the microwave, probably her most used kitchen item. It WILL discolor with use, though it seems akin to the seasoning that develops on an iron skillet rather than "dirt"... ie its harmless other than maybe it doesn't look so good.

The "spattershield" basically works. It WILL break, but it's pretty tough (the first one I received had to be returned due to a broken spattershield in shipping). It IS a bit shallow and perhaps a bit small, but it serves its purpose in a variety of situations and does it well unless it gets broken.

The popcorn popper bowl is of the same "granite ware" as the bacon rack and serves well. it heats up so be careful of your fingers when you take it out. It works very well in my opinion. It will leave unpopped kernals, but this is more related to the age, humidity etc of the popcorn than the bowl.. {Wikipedia has a decent article on popcorn}. I used to use a fair amount of "microwave popcorn" but it is probably not very healthy and very expensive.. about 25-60 cents an ounce (and that's total oil, salt and all not just popcorn) while one can easily buy bulk popcorn for 1.5-3 cents an ounce.. so who cares if a few don't pop! The top (made of the same material as the spattershield) indeed "fits poorly". Truth is its not fitted at all! It simply sets in a groove.. all it does basically is keep popcorn in the bowl while letting steam out. The popcorn made this way IS dry (though not as bad as "air popped" corn) I add olive oil (or one could use "butter oil" instead. [I recommend Misto Gourmet Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer as it gives a very fine mist and you can use as little as you like.. and add salt of course if you like.] It's GREAT for HEALTHY SNACKS. This item is clearly the best microwave unit on the market I believe.. The bowl will also discolor a bit over time, expecially if you decide to pop in oil. If you want OIL IN THE CORN while popping I strongly recommend you use a stovetop Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper or electric popper type unit Back to Basics PC17589 Electric Stir-Crazy Popcorn Popper instead of microwave. I'll add another point.. this is a GREAT kitchen bowl! I find myself using it often.. it is sturdy, holds a fair amount and POURS GREAT with NO DRIPS.. :) .. just thought I'd mention it.. :)

The egg poacher works ok. It does as mentioned take some care in finding the "right method" for your microwave and whether you do 1 or 2 eggs at a time. It makes a decent egg when directions are followed and cleanup is absolutely amazing.. much better than any non-stick pan. An egg will "explode".. that is pop out and make a bit of a mess if you don't take some care to get this right. Of course the old stovetop "float it in simmering water" works fine too but is more hassle and more prep work. The hinges as also others mentioned are absolutely HORRIBLY DESIGNED. They hang, snap, pop when you don't expect throwing stuff around, etc.. if you hold your mouth right, put your finger just in the right place pushing the hinge hook around the hinge post to keep them tight and use the other hand to open/close it, it CAN be made to work OK. It becomes an art.

The omelet device works fine (how can they make THIS one work right with the hinge but make the poacher soooo bad???). I never use this as I just make omelets in a skillet, but for those who want it, it works fine and quickly if you follow the directions.

In summary, I think this is the best microwave set of its type on the market, but they are far from perfect. Also these are basically the same items they made and sold 20 years ago. With all the feedback (which has a great deal of aggreement from end users/customer) and improvements in materials science, I don't understand why over these many years they can't iron out the little points that make this set so frustrating.. its soooo close, BUT....

At any rate I'd say BUY IT and ENJOY IT but approach it with muted expectations. :) Hopefully we'll see better units emerge on the market.. perhaps even from Nordic Ware

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I am extremely pleased with these products. I purchased this set primarily for the popcorn popper and the omelet pan although I have used the bacon/meat rack as well.

The popcorn popper works great. I just put in the popcorn, let it pop and use a butter spray later to give the popcorn a buttery flavor. The instructions suggest not using any oil (it may stain the popper) but I called Nordic Ware and was told a little would be okay.

I use the omelet pan for scrambled eggs. I have moved away from Teflon pans because they scratch and I don't want to ingest Teflon. Stainless steel pans require butter or oil or the eggs stick and can be a problem to clean.

All you do is put the eggs in the pan, microwave a little, scramble the eggs again and then put the microwave on one more time. The eggs come off the pan without a problem and taste great. You can add topping when making an omelet or just plain eggs.

The bacon/meat rack with splatter cover is easy to clean. You can use both sides of the platter so you can cook on a flat surface or a ribbed surface.

I have yet to use the egg poacher. I will try it some day.

The use and care instructions say the cook set can be cleaned in the top rack of the dishwasher but I double checked this with customer service and I was told while I could do this it would be better to wash the products by hand. Since the products are easy to clean I just wash them in the sink.

Calling customer service at Nordic Ware was a pleasant surprise. I called twice and both times I got a knowledgeable agent who actually used the product. The company is based in Minneapolis and I am guessing that they actually have people at that location answering phones.

It is a rare pleasure to talk to customer service people who actually use the product you are calling about and can answer all your questions about the product. The customer service people at Nordic Ware like the products their company makes and are willing to give you tips on how best to use them. They are knowledgeable, friendly and very nice.

Review of Magnalite Classic 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Rack

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Best Dutch over I've ever owned! Perfect for chili, spaghetti sauce, pot roast, and soups of any kind! If you put it in the dishwasher (I do), be sure to season the pan each time you use it for the first year, after that, it's "dishwasher safe."

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The Magnalite Classic 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Rack is wonderful. My wife has used it several times in the past month since I bought it and give her highest recommendation for this product.

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This pot is the most durable cookware someone could use. The weight of the pot allows you to cook without burning. It holds a substantial quantity and if you follow the care instructions it looks great for years. I have Magnalite pots that are 40 years old and they are still some of my most used cookware. This pot is a lifetime purchase!

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For the quality and the price, you won't find anything better than magnalite! My grandmother has had the same set for 60yrs or more! The more you cook in them the better seasoned they get! I love them!

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We have owned Magnalite cook ware for nearly 50 years with wonderful results. We misplaced our round roaster and needed to replace it, so bought this one. Would have preferred one manufactured in Syndey, Ohio, but this one was made in China. It looks great and has performed well for the limited time that we have used it. We think it will still be doing fine in 50 years, even if we're not.

No issues with the product or the delivery.

Would recommend it to others who want a quality roasting pan.

Review of Progressive International Reversible Stainless Steel Canning Rack

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I have been looking and looking for a rack alternative to the big handled ones at the hardware. This one supports the smaller jars well, and I would recommend it to anyone who does smaller jar canning. I am thrilled that I could find it on Amazon.

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I'm new to canning. I loaded up two big pots side by side: the Progressive 20 qt. pot Progressive International Stainless Steel 20 Quart High Dome Stock Pot with the Progressive reversible rack at the bottom and a friend's that was slightly smaller with a little tray at the bottom to keep the jars from touching the bottom of the pot. Note that if you load the Progressive rack with 7 pint sized wide-mouthed jars, you need more than the 10.25" diameter of the rack itself. The lids will overhang slightly. My friend's pot just fit the rack, but was unable to hold all 7 pint sized wide-mouthed jars. It's a neat feature of the rack that it fits quart sized jars on one side and pint sized jars on the other.

Anyway, the end result: the jars in my friend's pot clustered to one side as they cooked and tended to bang against each other whereas the Progressive rack kept the jars slightly separated and perfectly situated throughout the boiling process. So I really like the rack, but the Progressive pot is unbelievably thin. The bottom flexes in and out and the way the handles are attached look like they're not meant to move the pot with anything in it. The pot has to go back even though the dimensions are perfect, just for safety's sake. Now I'm on a quest for a better quality stainless steel pot that will be wide enough (but not too wide) to fit the Progressive reversible rack loaded with jars, tall enough to cover the jars with an inch or two of water, and includes sturdy riveted or bolted handles. If anybody has found one, please let me know!

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This item is perfect for it's intended use. I'm not a big canner and didn't want another big pot added to my collection. This was worth the $15 spent vs the $100 plus to buy a water bath canning set. Not perfect but nothing this inexpensive ever is.

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I have only used this rack twice so far and it has remained rust free. The wire is pretty sturdy IMO compared to the wire rack that came with my canning pot. I would use this rack with a canning pot as another reviewer mentioned. I like that it holds my pint jars well(7 at a time). However, when you turn it over to do quarts, the rack is pretty high up off the bottom of the pot which means more water in the canning pot (almost to the top of the pot). Also the dividers on the quart side mean you can only do 5 quarts at a time. If the rack were just flat on that side, you would be able to can 7 quarts at time. A big flaw. I will continue to use the rack for my smaller jars, but for quarts I may look for a regular circular cake wire rack.

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All the canning racks I've had over the years have rusted or broken becoming unusable. This rack, besides being stainless, is extremely well made and heavy duty. Not having side extensions is no problem, I lift my processed jars out individually so extensions are excess baggage. I expect this to be the last rack I will buy. Delivered on time and ready to use.

Review of Cuisinart GG-10 GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece

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There are no negatives for this product line. Nothing sticks to these pots and pans and it is so incredibly easy to wash off foods that may look stuck. It slips off like butter with a little water. These are not too heavy to handle and the bottom is smooth so won't ruin your flat electric stove tops. The handle is easy to hold on to and I've been using it for over a year and there is no residue or scratches on the surface of the cooking area. It still looks band new :)

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So far my cookware is great. I got the 10 pc set. Now I wish I would have got the 12 pc. No more ingesting PTFE and PFOA. Easy clean up. I now am able to make my husband over easy eggs with out breaking the yolks and I don't need to spray the the pan with any oil. LOVE IT!

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I can't say enough good things about these pans. Perfect even heating and clean up takes almost no effort

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We needed new pans for our FL home, so I did a little online research, visited a couple stores, and selected the Cuisinart anodized non-stick set as the way to go for teflon-type pans.

Great decision. I've since supplemented the set with a couple 12-inch pans of same type, and am completely set for non-sticks. These have been used repeatedly in our kitchen food prep, and I've had nothing but great experiences.

These pans heat evenly, the handles are well-balanced, and the non-stick label is completely accurate. No individual pan is too heavy, but each feels very solid in the hand. I use utensils designed for non-stick surfaces and have had no scratch problems at all. Even the handles for the lids are high enough for a guy's hands to fit under them without getting burned.

Plus, Amazon's price is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

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I loved these when I first got them (about 6 months ago). I still like what they are made of and that I'm not thinking about nasties that may get into our food from the pan. I do however already have issues with the frypans sticking even though I've followed directions and handwashed, never in dishwasher etc. Not sure I could justify the cost to rebuy. I think I'll look for another "green" brand once I'm done with these.