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I bought 2 complete place settings of this pattern for my parents for Christmas last year and they loved it so much they bought two more dinner plates. Then this year I got them two more salad plates to extend their collection. I love the birds and the detail of the branches & ribbon.

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Buy CAT CORA by Starfrit Stainless Steel Cook N Serve Casserole

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The idea is a good one: a stainless steel pot for cooking, plus a bamboo sheath to use as a cover when serving from a hot/cold pan, plus independent use of the sheath as a bamboo serving bowl. The bamboo bowl itself is fine, and the stainless steel 3.8 qt. pot with perky glass lid seems fine too.

But... the sheath doesn't quite fit properly. The handles of the steel pot are necessarily attached under the pot's rim, meaning that they stick down lower than the rim itself. Yet the rim of the bamboo bowl is perfectly even, without indentations into which the pot's handles could slide. So the pot touches the bowl only by its handles when it's nestled inside the bowl, leaving the rest of the rim between the handles free-floating over the rim of the bamboo bowl. This means the steel pot can tip a little bit either forward or backward -a bit disconcerting when trying to move the filled combo or scooping out food.

Second, the handles on the pot stick out a very long way beyond the bamboo sheath. So, if the pot was really, really hot when you put it into the sheath, it would be awfully easy to knock your hands against those still hot handles by mistake when trying to serve yourself, pass the item to someone else, or carry it from stove to table. Especially given the potential for the pot to tip inside the sheath (see previous paragraph)!

Third, because there are no handles on the sheath, it's not easy to pick up the filled pot/sheath combo. You have to compress your hands tightly against opposite sides of the bamboo (CAREFUL not to burn them on the pot's handles!), raise the combo a little, and then slide your hand under the bottom of the bamboo bowl for a better grip if you want to pass the dish around the table or take it to a potluck. Of course you then need to reverse the procedure to put it back down. So to me the sheath seems best as a sort of fancy trivet, already placed on a buffet, to which you bring the hot (or cold) pot for insertion, but which you never move when full of food. It does have some additional insulating properties that way, of course, but the combination doesn't really work for me if you ever need to move it full of food.

This combo was available a couple of weeks ago at an exceptionally attractive price, so I was happy to try it out. I originally thought I might want to get a second one, but I don't think I would now, even at that original price (which is no longer available).

But I'm a huge fan of Cat Cora's food line available from Amazon, especially the tapenades. Try Cat Cora Gaea Green Olive Tapenade, 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6) or Cat Cora's Kitchen by Gaea Sundried Tomatoes Tapenade, 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6), for example -both are stunning. She has several other flavors which are probably just as good, too. I keep at least the green olive and the sundried tomatoes versions stocked in the pantry at all times, both for use by themselves as dips or sandwich spreads, and as ingredients (there are recipes printed inside the cardboard sleeves, and the stuffed mushrooms made from the Sundried Tomatoes are world class!!). They're perfect as last-minute appetizers with crackers or a good bread and have made many, many guests of mine incredibly happy! :)

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Bought them all: 1.5 (from another site-not sure why this pot is more expensive than the 2.5 qt), 2.5 (still waiting for this one as this is part of my order is fulfilled by another source), 3.8, 4.9 & 5.9; I love all things bamboo-and while trivets are a lot cheaper, the bowls are a nice touch.

I almost did not buy these as the one reviewer left some pretty negative feedback. The only reason I would have taken .5 star away-this should be offered as a set and not just have to be bought pot-by-pot, but that is not an option. Saw these on another website, did some searching and found them here at fairly the best price-except on three of the four pots, I had to pay sales taxes.

1. Shipping: arrived quickly

2. Packing-very well packaged no damage to the outer box

3. Unpacked, stacked-to check how well they could be stored. The bamboo bowls fit into each other is very tight and might take some work to get back apart. No issues with the pots. With the pot in its serving bowl, there is a little wiggle, but nothing of the sort the other reviewer conjured in my mind. The pots fit into the bowls fairly well. I would not like the bowls to have handles, unless they were made for the pots' handles to fit into also. That would help with carrying. However, you can get around that by placing the bowls on the table, then carrying the pots out of the kitchen afterward.

4. Everything is very well made; I did not find any sharp edges or blemishes. Bottoms are flat. No warps.

5. Washed and dried-so far no issues

6. -AND cooked. I had picked up lots of fresh veggies from our local farmers market-okra, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, onions-then some broth, last some polenta to thicken it. Yum.

7. The pot's handles only warmed slightly

8. Handle on the lid did get fairly hot-not hot enough to burn, but hot enough to not hold comfortably.

9. I like these sizes. and they work very well on my glass top range.

I have not bought a set of pots in about 15 years. My other pots are still good (an enamel set I have had for over 20 years, several cast iron pieces and a calphalon set) All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and now with the weather cooling off, I look forward to lots of good stews and soups. I can definitely recommend these pots. Happy cooking!

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I needed something that wasn't huge but could use on top of the stove as well as in the oven. This has been great! Good quality and I would recommend it easily to anyone looking for such a pot.

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I got this on a one day Amazon sale and it is wonderful. Sturdy stainless, well made bamboo shell. Looks very nice on the table. I make chunky, home made applesauce and serve it hot from the stove. This is perfect for that little special treat for my family.

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I bought several of these lovely stainless steel cook and serve casseroles as wedding gifts and included recipes that the brides could use with their new pots. Got rave reviews from the recipients! It solved a big problem for me as the shopping where I live is limited to a few stores-or a 45 mile drive. I always end up at Amazon.com and have been so pleased.

Review of Breville BJE820XL Juice Fountain Duo Dual Disc Juicer

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Dual disc juicer when compared to 800JEXL is superior in features in many ways. Just to list a few

1) Motor is 1200 watts against 1000 watts in 800JEXL

2) Rotary speed dial with speeds 1 to 5Higher for harder fruits & vegetables compared to flip switch achieving two speeds in 800JEXL

3) Ability to make soft fruit smoothies in dual disc in addition to juicing anything

4) 3.5" dia feeder compared to 3" in 800JEXL.

I use it daily for vegetable juice on week days and fruit smoothies on weekends.

I use those vegetables in juicing which otherwise I generally donot eat.

For example

One large tomato, two stems of celery, one large carrot, half lime or lemon and a small piece of ginger

With lime, I donot need to add salt. With this pure juice, I have stopped taking V8 juice.

For week end, I use smoothies made from banana & seasonal fruits like berries and non fat milk and if needed, I add mango pulp.

Very fast in juicing and very easy to clean even during week day before work.

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My wife and I are "first time juicers"Why didn't I try this years ago? :)

I wanted a well-made, high quality juicer that was easy to clean and did the job well. I didn't want a marginal unit I'd have to trade up from. (Hint from others: Buy a good one the first time.)

This model Breville works VERY well. Thorough clean-up and drying takes five minutes max and assembly and dis-assembly is cake: Pop the big chrome bail arm 90 degrees and the top shroud comes off, revealing the cutter assembly and stainless juicer shroud. All pop loose and wash easily. After rinsing, I wipe the parts down with a dish towel and leave them sitting on a Sham-wow to dry while I enjoy my juice. My wife finds it easy to use and juicing up a huge mound of veggies and fruits takes maybe a minute once the items are ready to go. My wife thinks it's actually fun to use this machine. Me too.

The motor hardly sags under even the hardest fruits (green apple seems to be the tougher of the fruits we have tried) but, when it does, the speed sensing circuitry adds power to the motor to keep it at the set speed. The speed control knob is an infinitely variable type. Most of what we do works very well on low speed. The motor assembly is nicely heavy and this adds considerable stability when juicing harder fruits and veggies. (The last small piece of an item may slide under the juicer shroud and into the basket which momentarily puts the basket out of balance. That is normal.) The weight of the machine never makes the unit "wobbly" or unstable. Yet, the machine is not too heavy for my wife to move around the counter easily. (Comments about the gap between the chute and basket edge are not exactly correct. You have to have a space between the chute and the basket/grinder to allow ground material to exit the grinding process and pass into the basket where the juice is extracted. We have found the number of large pieces in the waste bucket few and far between.)

The plastic parts are extremely well made and heavy duty. The clear lid is thick and strong. The waste bucket fits nicely under the lid, holding it in place so you never get "veggie parts" flying around your kitchen. This model comes with a nice clear juice pitcher (not pictured in the web pic) that nestles under the angled juice spout (tube).

As one rater above recommended, "Just buy this one and you will love it." I did and I sure do. Haven't tried the other cutter head for smoothies yet but it's so easy to change heads.

Again, if you can swing this model, buy in confidence. This thing is heirloom quality and will work for decades. The quality work on the stainless juicing shroud alone is a work of art (for techno geeks).

(I am a tech and tool guy who appreciates the quality of a nicely designed and manufactured tool. I have been a wood worker for 40 years, using all types of power tools and machinery. But, even if you aren't, you'll find this device easy and fun to use. My wife enjoys using it and finds it easy to operate and clean.)

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This is one of the best purchases I've made at Amazon. The Breville BJE820XL Dual Disc Juice Processor is an upgraded Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite which doubles as both a premium quality juicer and juice processor.

I decided to get into juicing again after a multi-year hiatus due to having a baby girl and wanting to wean her off formula. Note that in 2003 I owned the ever-popular Jack Lalanne Power Juicer which ultimately was a disappointment and took me away from juicing for several years. I spent over two weeks researching different brands, makes and models of juicers before deciding on this product. Although it is somewhat more expensive than many of the centrifugal juicers on the market, if you intend to make good use of your juicer, you will not be disappointed.

When I unpacked the product from the box, I was immediately impressed. The Breville BJE820XL assembles and disassembles easily in 5 steps that are clearly explained in the owner's manual. The juicer base (which houses its powerful 1200-watt motor) is a heavy, brushed metallic stainless steel construction. The juicer can be assembled to operate as a centrifugal juicer, which will separate the fibers contained in fruits and vegetables from the juice, or as a juice processor, which liquifies soft fruits without separating the fibers. My father has always said that to maintain your health you should "eat your fruit and drink your vegetables." With this appliance, you can stay true to this saying but have the convenience of drinking both!

The Jack Lalanne Power Juicer doesn't hold a candle to the Breville BJE820XL. The Breville's rock solid construction, stainless steel material, powerful motor, ultra-wide feed tube and easy assembly / disassembly make it worth every penny. This juicer has five speed settings -although Breville only recommends using the lowest setting with the puree assembly. It is fairly quiet at the lowest setting, used for soft fruits like grapes and citrus; but at its highest setting, it sounds like an industrial strength power drill. This isn't a problem in my book as I'll take the power over quiet any day. With such a solid product, my only real complaint is that I wish it came with a longer warranty. Unless you buy an extended service plan, you are only covered under Breville's one-year limited warranty.

If there is one thing I'd like to highlight about this product is how easy it is to CLEAN. Each part separates from the base easily and cleanly, and you can clean the entire thing by rinsing, EXCEPT for the juicing disc which requires soap and the included brush to ensure it stays free of lingering fiber. In the mornings, it takes me a grand total of fifteen minutes to prep the fruit, juice it using the Breville BJE820XL, and clean up after myself. With fifteen minutes, my 14-month old daughter has FRESH FRUIT JUICE ALL DAY!

Can't recommend it any higher! Five stars!

Adam

Orlando, FL

UPDATE 3/17/12: After almost a year, this device is still going strong with heavy use. I now also have a 2-month old baby boy who isn't enjoying juice quite yet, but in about six months I will let him try!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program In today's world, the term "commercial grade" is tossed around very casually. Often it's just a marketing tool to make you think an item is built to a higher standard than it acutally is. However, in this case, even though Breville does not use the words, I could think of no better term to describe this beast.

You know you have a real product here when you take it out of the box. It's HEAVY. Not ridiculously heavy, not too heavy to move, just sturdy and well made. When you turn it on, you can hear and almost feel the power this device is going to bring to the task at hand.

The juice this makes is great, you can control the pulp that you get, or don't get.

We have owned cheaper juicers in the past, but honestly that is like comparing apple juice and orange juice (pun intended) there is simply no comparison.

You will not regret for one moment making this purchase! I recommend this juicer without hesitation or reservation.

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I had high hopes when I ordered this juicer but I can state here that I am not impressed by the performance once I received it. I bought mine "refurbished" or should I say 'returned'? from geekdeal, one of the Breville authorized dealers, on ebaY. It came with one year manufacturers warranty and frankly does not look like the previous owner used it at all. There was a note pasted under the motor housing that says "tested and Cleaned".

Now I know what you might be thinking: gee if it was refurbished it must have been defective. But no this machine works just like similar Breville machines I have seen.

The Positives:

This machine is thoughtfully designed and everything assembles and fits perfectly. It can win an award in the aesthetic category. The stainless steel finish makes cleaning a snap. It even comes with a brush that also doubles as a spatula but I prefer to clean the screen with OXO Good Grips Soap Squirting Dish Brush. Juice container cover has a built in froth separator. The wide feed chute make juicing less of a hassle as you can juice a whole fruit without cutting it to smaller pieces. It has 1200 watts motor with variable speed which makes it a very fast juicer. The puree disc works as it is supposed to even though I doubt most people would ever use it.

The Negatives:

This juicer is less efficient than my 12 yrs old Juiceman JR which cost considerably less when I purchased it. The Breville leaves much of carrot, celery and greens unprocessed. The main reason for it I believe is that this machine and indeed much of the Breville elite lines (at least the ones I have checked out) has a wide gap clearance between the end of the feed tube and the juice disc. This is a fundamental design flaw. This is excerbated by the high revolution rate of the juice disc which invariably throws much of the fruits and veges into the pulp basket unprocessed (See some of the images I uploaded in the customers image section). There is also a loud slapping sound towards the end of the juicing cycle whenever you push the last fruit all the way through. It produces a lot of foam and hence the need for the froth separator.

Another negative which may be inherent in the power of this machine is that it is very loud when processing at the full speed. I thought my Vitamix Super 5000 is loud but boy this Breville is definitely louder at full speed.

Final Thought:

If I had paid full price for this juicer I would have returned it for full refund. I am sure the reason there is a lot of refurbished Breville juicers for sale is because a lot of buyers are dissatisfied with their performance overall. In my opinion they are not worth the full price but if you can buy them used or refurbished then go for it so long as you are aware of the aforementioned limitations. Better still buy the less expensive Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor

What I have done to improve on the performance is by selecting one speed less than the recommended setting and to not push the pusher all the way through till the last batch of fruits and veges are inserted into the feed tube. This later maneuver greatly reduces and postpones that annoying slapping sound till the end of the juicing cycle.

I will keep this Machine but will eventually upgrade to Super Angel 5500 Stainless Steel Living Juice Extractor Machine Super Heavy Duty Juicer: Juices Fruits, Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Wheatgrass

If I am in the market right now for a new stainless steel centrifugal juicer I would purchase the less expensive 1000 watts Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor instead.

I posted some pictures on the product main page.

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Perfect size and weight for a 12" skillet. Keeps the bacon, chops flat for even frying while preventing any splatters. High quality materials. You won't cook bacon again without this indespensible utensil. Easy 5 stars for this great product.

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W. Hooper's review is right on! Bacon cooks faster, flatter, and with much less spatter. This truly is the perfect size for a 12 inch pan ... wouldn't want a different size/shape! Clean up is a sanp. Proper care (seasoning before first use, and oiling) is required, but it's easy enough to do. Also great for grilled cheese/panini sandwiches.

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Well made. Useful size and weight, although it could be just a little larger in diameter. This thing gets really hot and holds that heat for awhile, as you would expect with cast iron. However, it would have been nice if designers had provided some insulating material around the top of the metal supports for the wood handle. Really need a glove when using this to avoid coming in contact with the very hot metal handle supports.

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It's round, it's firm, and it's fully packed! Consequently it was delivered in fine condition. You can tell it's a bacon press because it has a raised relief pig on it. Without the pig it would just be a press. And we all know that the press is biased these days. Whereas a bacon press should be unbiased. And this one is nicely flat, with ridges on the bottom to promote appropriate grease expulsion during the cooking process.

I had carefully selected this item based on extensive measurements of my main bacon frying implement, "Old Reliable". Old Rel is a 10 inch cast iron frying pan of uncertain provenance. Amazon.com carried three bacon presses, but this one would make a perfect partner to Old Rel, based on the principle of similar diameters.

I seasoned the bacon press according to directions. I must say that the seasoning directions did not work. After following them twice, the bacon press still had a raw cast iron smell to it. The directions appear to be a compromised attempt to season the bacon press without having to burn the handle in a hot oven, or take the handle off. I may need to remove the handle and submit the rest to the fiery depths of my oven for an extended time -suitably anointed for the ordeal (the bacon press, not me). Meanwhile I shall endeavor to persevere, and hope that over time the succulent bits of bacon fat will provide the perfect seasoning through normal use.

I lay the cold strips of bacon into the cold frying pan. I turn the heat on. I lay the bacon press gently over the bacon. I wait. Soon, the sizzling sound begets an odor, and the odor a salacious longing for my favorite breakfast treat. After several minutes of cooking (and longing), I lift the bacon press. Lo! There be flat cooked bacon! As if by magic it transfers to a plate already draped with paper towel for drainage. The bacon cools and dries for 60 seconds. I admire the bacon's flatness, its planarity, evenness, flushness with the plate. The bacon is flat as a pancake, flat as a fluke, flat as a flounder, flat as a board, flat as my hand! But my rapture ends as I cannot stand it anymore. I devour the bacon! And it was good. (No cast iron taste.)

Stay tuned for further adventures in pressed sandwich land!

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I've had mine about 8 months...works great.

Made of cast iron with wood dowel handle.

8 5/8 inch diameter

Handle attached with 2 screws

I took the handle off and seasoned mine in the oven a few times using bacon grease.

Only gripe is the handle.

It should be more securely attached.

If you don't grab the handle in the middle you can hurt yourself.

I'd buy it again.

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I bought these as a gift for my husband. He loves them. I bought them because of great reviews on the internet and they were scratch resistant. My husband is a great cook but he's always very hard on pans...scratches, dents, handles falling off. I am happy to say that 2 months later they still have no scratches. Easy to clean and very nice looking.

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At first they were nice, but as time went by, each use they became more and more sticky. Eggs have become impossible to cook unless you put tons of butter in the pan... meats stick more and more each time, creating a sticky black gunk. Sorry, I thought they were nice at first, but the continued use of them has proved differently.

Now I'm back to looking for the perfect pan that doesn't emmit toxic fumes.

I'm past the returning window, so now I have to pay for shipping and only get a partial refund... oh well. You win some, you lose some. This would be my only disappointment with Amazon... unless they work with me on this problem.

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I did not expect much from this set given the inexpensive price but I have been thrilled so far. This set is more "non-stick" than my my much more expensive hard anodized set. I have used it quite a bit and nothing sticks, it is pretty amazing and makes clean up a breeze. My one concern is the long term durability. The ceramics seems thin and I am a little worried about chipping but I am not rough on cookware so I hope to get at least 6 months out of it while I decide whether to upgrade to a more "name brand" ceramic cookware set or to add a few pieces to this.

My one complaint is more about the industry than this particular product. I do not like the practice of throwing in a few cheap accessories like spoons or spatulas and upping the piece count like they do on the 10 piece set. It is an 8 piece set with a bonus spoon and spatula. Calling it a 10 piece set is an attempt to mislead. I did not take a star off for that because it appears that several companies do that but it does make me distrust those companies.

Note on why Hard Anodized does not work for me. I like using high temperature sometimes for searing and such. Hard Anodized does not do that and is only safe for low heat. ceramic handles higher heat well.

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The Amazon heading says "PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Free" but the package only says "PFOA-Cadmium Free". I am more concerned about PTFE (due to pet birds.) I contacted WearEver and asked specifically about these pans. The response I got said "Our products which are non stick are manufactured with PTFE."

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The pans are very light. Have used less than a month and there is a small chip in the ceramic coating. Must cook on low to medium low, or the food sticks. Would not recommend.

Cheap T-fal E918SC64 Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Expert Interior

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I was looking at the specific details of my cookset on here (I purchased mine at Kohl's for $30 MORE than amazon, silly me) but I noticed only one review and that it had but a single star.

This must be remedied.

First off, know that I cook A LOT. I love to cook, my family has a history in the food industry, and I currently work at a very highly rated restaurant. I know food, and I know cookware. I go for top quality or I throw cookware out of the kitchen.

I've always had the issue of never finding true quality in non-stick cookware. Many wanted to go aluminum to heat more quickly, but this left pans warping and sliding about on the kitchen top. Though my biggest problem was finding durable non-stick surfaces.

Secondly, this is the MOST durable non-stick surface I have ever seen (I have tested over a dozen different companies including many competitors including but not limited to Calphalon). I test these by taking my trusty titanium spork with me everywhere I go. If it can't scratch it (95% of the time it scratches straight to the underlying metal), then nothing I do in the kitchen will.

Also, this set heats amazingly well. I never get overburning, though I will warn you that the center (red dot) does heat slightly faster (but not hotter) than the surrounding areas, so be aware to avoid it when pan-searing meats and such.

Lastly, I know that it is marketed as dishwasher safe (I'm more than certain it is), but I highly recommend not doing so. This goes for ALL non-stick cookware. It is a coated material and I don't understand why you would anyway...the MOST effort I've ever had to do was to run water over it with dawn and a brush for less than 30 seconds, then dry with a single paper towel...It's done. Why would you risk shortening the life of your cookware.

In conclusion, This is a great product that I would recommend to anyone. It's durable, well-weighted, and (in my house) has put out some of the most beautifully cooked culinary dishes ever eaten by a privileged wife =)

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These are the very best pots and pans I have ever had. There is nothing I can say bad about these T-Fal pans, I absolutely love them. Even my husband likes cooking with them.

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I love these pans!! They are very sturdy and have a lifetime warranty. I love that if someone uses metal utensils in them they will not scratch :) They are super easy to clean too! I bought a Wok to match!

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I have had this cookware for about a year and absolutely love it. It is the best cookware set I have ever used. We normally wash them by hand but I love that they can go in the dishwasher, unlike my MUCH more expensive Calphalon set. I would definitely recommend this cookware!

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The T-fal anodized cookware has performed above expectations. I was somewhat leary to purchase higher end products from T-fal which has a name for lower priced products. However A friend alerted me to this set at a local dept store since they know I was looking. I found the Amazon price $110 including S&H as opposed to $150 (sale price normally $199) plus tax.

The great fun started the first time I used the small skillet to cook fluffy scrambled eggs. The eggs slid out of the skillet whole. All I used was some spray oil b4 the eggs. Next I used the sauce pan (with lid that fit) and made home-style green beans excellent. The large skillet is used to cook country and city breakfast ham with no sticking and even after it sat overnight, all I needed was to spray with warm water and it looked like new again. My favorite is the dutch oven for chili. It simmers great and the left overs are stored easily in the fridge and just a quick reheat for great chili left overs. The lid for the 3 qt sauce pan fits the small skillet. The only disappointment was the dutch oven lid was too small to fit the large skillet. I do have a lid from my old set that covers the new skillet, but only sets on top and not "fit" like the others.

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The Roti models are not made with a three-ply construction with an aluminum core and magnetic stainless exterior. The Roti models are made in China (not America like the rest of the All Clad pots and pans) out of a non-magnetized stainless steel. They're not designed for use on induction or conventional stove tops (a common step in the preparation of gravy).

A curiousity: The All Clad Web site doesn't appear to list the Roti models. I couldn't find it under any category. This model is an orphan.

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Unfortunately I bought one of these pans because I read this expensive roaster was a tri-ply. It is not and if you put it in a hot oven it warps like crazy. Once I realized that this was not the All-Clad that I was used to I contacted All-Clad. I have an entire kitchen full of All-Clad and they told me to stuff it. So that will be the last "All-Clad" I will ever purchase. There are many alternatives which are multi-ply at a considerably lower cost. As All-Clad does not stand behind their merchandise there is hardly any benefit in buying their products. Read the Cook's Magazine review about this pan if you have any doubts.

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The following is copied from a review found in Cooks Illustrated Equipment Corner:

During our 1999 rating of roasting pans, we decided that the upright handles, roomy interior, and sturdiness of All-Clad's Stainless Steel Roti ($275) justified its hefty price. Since then, however, we've noticed that our top-rated pan has a tendency to warp slightly on the stovetop while browning roasts or deglazing fond. (The Roti lacks the clad construction-an aluminum core sandwiched between layers of steel-that makes other All-Clad cookware so reliable.) So when we saw that Calphalon's fully clad Contemporary Stainless Roasting Pan features a similar design-and for a mere $100-we brought it in for the challenge.

To our delight, the Calphalon did not warp on the stovetop, and its lighter weight made it more responsive to burner adjustments than the All-Clad pan. This new Calphalon roasting pan has everything we want, including a reasonable price.

UPDATE: Our July/August Roasting Pan Update highlights Calphalon's Contemporary Stainless Roasting Pan ($100). In the past, this pan has been part of their Tri-Ply stainless line. Until the Tri-Ply Stainless inventory has run out, look for our favorite roaster under either of those Calphalon lines.

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I recently checked out the All-Clad roaster at Bed Bath & Beyond and decided against it. Three design flaws turned me away from it:

1) It's not tri-ply, only stainless steel.

2) It can't be used on an induction range (I don't own an induction range, but I like to plan for the future).

3) It's not flat on the bottom (raised center), so it will be difficult to use to make gravy.

After a little research, I bought the Mauviel M'cook 1830 large roasting pan. It's slightly smaller than the large All-Clad, but it has five-ply construction, can be used on any range and is completely flat on the bottom. It's a beautiful piece of cookware with a lifetime warranty. Plus it's made in France, not China (like the All-Clad).

I bought mine from and it came with a rack included for $200.

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I shouldn't have assumed that this would be cladded. How can a company like All Clad produce a $160 roasting pan without a sandwiched layer of aluminum to distribute the heat evenly. This is worthless for pan gravy! It is nothing more than a handled serving tray as far as I'm concerned, I am better off with an $30 aluminum roasting pan from a restaurant supply store. What an overrated piece of junk, for the price there is much better out there... I am disgusted by the arrogance of All Clad peddling this garbage!

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.

Cheap Range Kleen 10 Inch Open Fry Pan Stainless Steel

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UGH!!!!!!!! This is a beautiful, heavy duty sturdy pan, sturdy sides, sturdy handle, sits even, really nice, even cooking, at first.....

However, could somebody find away to make a pan non-stick without the poison of current non-stick? It's been done with baking pans so why not fry pans and sauce pans? Even more important could everyone NOT advertise non-stick if it's not non-stick?

I used a TON of butter to coat this pan the first time I used it to scramble eggs, hoping it would not stick. UGH they didn't just stick, we (hubby, the dish dog) had to wash it three times first was right after eating, the other two times were after soaking it in scorching hot water for hours. After the 2nd time, it was clean along the flat bottom but what was in the grooves along the inside would not unstick. WHY OH WHY IS THERE A GROOVE ON THE INSIDE OF A PAN? EVEN ON THE BEST PAN, YOU'LL NEVER GET FOOD OUT OF A GROOVE!

Good news, after extensive scrubbing with a scrubby side of the sponge, three washes later, it is clean and there are no scratches from the scrubby sponge. But I will never ever buy this brand of stainless again, EVER. I (HE) will not wash a pan, with that much scrubbing effort and soaking time, three times to get it clean, everytime we cook. Eventually it will end up donated or in the trash.

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Great frying pan. I already had an 8.5 in pan, so I know how good they are. They heat evenly and qickly and are positively non_stick, whch leads to a very easy clean up. I would strongly reccomend any of their pots or pans!

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Reviews of All-Clad Stainless Tongs

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This is the perfect tool for moving and turning over items (such as meats) because you get better grip and leverage than you would using a spatula. I also use it for manipulating items in large bowls when I'm marinating, coating, etc. The "locking" feature helps save space when storing in my drawer. The only drawback I've found with the relatively "flat" ends of this tong is that with some items, especially slippery things like raw chicken thighs, it's hard to get a good grip. So I wish they would also come out with a version which has more rounded ends for better grip capability.

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I'm an All-Clad fanatic. I have their pots and pans, their measuring cups, and most of my cooking utensils are All-Clad. All of them have exceeded my expectations in its quality, design, and utility, except this one. Thank goodness I didn't pay for them (I got this as a bonus gift to buying bunch of other All-Clad pots and pans) b/c unlike other All-Clads, they are NOT worth the price! The locking mechanism is not designed well -it takes a little more effort than my other tongs to lock and unlock during cooking, which might not seem much, but it becomes a huge nusiance when you use it as much as me. But what's most disappointing is that the end of the tongs are so flat (my other tongs curve inward slightly so that it will hold onto food better) that unless I use extra force to hold onto the food, it just slips out (talk about hands cramping!). Like others have commented here, it looks beautiful, but in terms of getting things done in the kitchen, it fails miserably.

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These are really quite beautiful and well made tongs. The finish and weight are first rate. The problem is, at least on the set that I bought, that the spring rate is too high. I found them fatiguing after a very short period of use, and it's not as though I lack hand strength.

In contrast, I recently bought a set of the Oxo tongs, and they are much, much more usable. Not quite as nicely finished, but they also lock and are sprung much better. I think they were a bit less expensive as well.

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These are in a word, horrible. They simply do not work. The "teeth" are

flat (no curvature) to clamp/bite into food. You have to exert extra

force on the handle to keep food from slipping out of tongs. Judging

by the workmanship I'd say these were made overseas. Clearly not up

to All Clad's standard of craftmanship. I bought the Rosle brand to

replace All Clad's tongs, the Rosle is far superior. I use All Clad's

cookware but some of their tools leave much to be desired.

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These All-Clad 12-Inch Locking Tongs are great. I have been using Amco locking tongs (8-in., 12-in., 14-in. sizes), but I like this 18/10 gauge stainless steel better than their 18/8 gauge. I use the lock mechanism when leaving them in a sink, setting them beside the range, drip drying them in the dish drainer, and storing them in a drawer. I use the tongs everyday for almost any kind of cooking, except for when I use a nonstick pan. Then I use Calphalon nylon tongs. I'm glad All-Clad is making utensils now.

Reviews of Baker's Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan

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In our house, we're always fighting over the brownies at the edges and corners (no one likes the gooey parts.) With this pan, we all get what we want. Plus, I can add walnuts to my portion without impacting anyone else's part. I tried the banana bread recipe that came with the baker's edge this week and it's a very good recipe. You need to treat the pan gently, so no metal implements, and no metal scrubbers. I wish there were more products like this.

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Oh, man, why didn't I think of this idea?! This terrific little item was my lovely birthday gift today, and I have delicious, chewy-edged brownies to show for it already! Yum, yum. They baked up perfectly and came out of the pan without a hitch. Even the drips popped right off, just like a nonstick pan should perform. The pan is a sturdy, solid hunk of aluminum that will no doubt last for years to come. Hand wash this pan and use the little included spatula, sized to fit through the channels. Can't wait to try other recipes. I promise you will love this pan, so get it right now!

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I have to admit that I am not an edge brownie fan--I always will pull from the middle of the dish if possible. I was a skeptic until I ate my first cookie bar out of this pan. Even if you are not an edge fan, you will be a fan of this pan because it is the PERFECT solution for the uneven baking problem. I no longer have to throw away the edge corner brownies that are hard and that no one in my house will eat. I just bake the dish for slightly less time and I have no wasted pieces. I am and continue to be amazed at the quality of baking this pan provides. Not only is it the highest quality in construction but allows me to make dishes that are evenly baked and present nicely...EVERY TIME! Guests at my house get excited when they see that I have been baking in my Baker's Edge pan and I no longer have conventional 13X9 pans in my kitchen because the pan allows me the versatility of baking other things as well. Even if you are not an edge brownie fan or if you are also a skeptic...you MUST try this pan. I am confident that you will be the next one writing your review.

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I read lots and lots of reviews before buying this pan (including many websites other than Amazon.com). For the price of this pan, I wanted to be sure it was something I was going to like before ordering.

I have only tried it twice -the 1st time with a Betty Crocker Traditional/Original Brownie mix and the 2nd time using a Betty Crocker Chocolate Chunk Brownie mix. The first time, I found it a little difficult to pour the batter into the channels of the pan without getting it onto other parts of the pan. The batter was thin enough that I thought I would be able to shake the pan and get it leveled out. I eyeballed it and, very carefully (so as not to get batter up the sides of the pan), moved some of the thicker areas of batter into the thinner areas. Although I thought I had it level, as it was baking and rising, I could see that I did not. When testing for doneness, I chose to bake long enough to get the thickest section done, with the end result being that the thinner sections were too dry. Even my husband, who thinks anything chocolate can't be bad, thought they were too dry. I removed them from the oven 2 minutes before the minimum baking time (per directions on brownie mix box).

The mix I used the 2nd time was far thicker than the Traditional mix, so everything that I found "a little difficult" before was 3 times more difficult. I worked and worked at getting it spread into all the channels, determined to get the batter level this time. I checked for doneness 6 minutes before the minimum recommended baking time, but they were not done until the exact minimum baking time (per box directions). This time they were not dry, but the thicker sections were too gooey and underdone for my taste.

After reading all the good reviews and ordering it, I had planned on buying 2 more later to give as gifts to my daughter and my daughter-in-law. Now that I have used the pan a couple times and am finding it difficult to level the batter, I have decided not to. I don't really want to give a gift that requires warning the recipients of the problems they are likely to have with it.

Right now, I DO think this pan bakes more evenly than traditional 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pans (I never use 13 x 9 pans for brownies), but spreading the batter evenly IS a pain. I don't understand why none of the other reviews mention the problem of getting the batter even.

I WILL say the quality/construction/material of this pan is excellent. I didn't grease the pan or use any cooking spray the 2nd time I used it, and the brownies still came out of the pan very easily--more easily than the other (greased) pans/baking dishes I used to use. Also, you would think this pan might be hard to wash with all the channels, but not so. It only takes about 15 seconds (no pre-soaking necessary) and it's completely clean.

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I saw a review for this pan in the latest issue of Fine Cooking Magazine and knew I had to have it. I made brownies in it today and they turned out beautifully. The only thing wrong with the free spatula that came with it is that I am left handed and it is for a right hander. It is a perfect size to get through the channels in the pan tho. I think this is a great and unusual gift for anyone that bakes and for someone that might bake occasionally like me. Love it.

Cheap Norpro KRONA Stainless Steel 12 Quart Multi Roaster

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This roaster has been a great purchase. I've used it 3 times so far for roasting turkey and duck. It cleans up surprisingly easily. With the rack out, it handled an 18 lb turkey with the lid on. The quality seems very good with significant heft. The handles are very well placed to both offer stable handling and to minimize wasted space in the oven. The heavy bottom on both the roaster and the lid do a great job of equalizing heat distribution from the bottom. It's pricey, but worth every penny if you want a great looking and perfectly functioning roaster.

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Look, this is a large roasting pan. Why would you want one? To roast large things. What is it good for? Roasting large things.

It's very large, so you need room to store it (and wash it: it probably won't fit in your dishwasher) and it has a VERY heavy base (so if you put the lid on add an hour AT LEAST to your cooking time as it will take a while to heat up in an oven) but if you know what you're doing with it (and why you want it) then you can't really get better than this.

Pros: The base is the best turkey roaster I've ever used (note that I take my turkey to other houses frequently, so the lid is a must have for me). The base and the lid both have very thick, solid metal heat-absorbing cooking surfaces, and the whole thing is stainless steel, so it's super durable and reliable. The handles are offset, so it's not as wide as it would be if they weren't, but that takes some getting used to. There's a custom rack that it comes with that's perfect for roasting (and lifting out your roast in the end, as the rack has handles) and you can cook TWO roasts at once (using the base and the lid.)

Cons: THE PRICE. DAMN that's expensive! I had a large gift certificate for a local cooking store and that's how I got mine, but now I've ordered a second one as a gift for someone else (as they kept eyeing mine with envy every time I came over with a perfectly cooked turkey, brought over in this awesome roaster with a great lid!) It's also big and awkward to store in your cupboard when you're not using it.

Summary: Do you cook enough LARGE roasts or turkeys to need this? No? Then save your money! But if you want to have something great to help out when cooking for 10-20 people several times a year, then here you go!

And if you're cooking for more than that, then you probably should look at a commercial alternative :)

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This Item was just what I was wanting. The material and workmanship was good. It was the desired size.

I whole recommed this for anyone looking for a quality roaster.

Cheap Bayou Classic Stainless Steel Stockpot

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I use this pot to boil wort for beer making. It was about the most inexpensive stainless steel pot I could find of it's size. I wanted to be able to do full boils and this can boil 8 gallons without boiling over.

The steel is a bit thin, but I expected this for a pot under $100. Although the walls are thin, I have not no issues with strength or build quality. I feel completely comfortable picking the pot up with 6 gallons of boiling liquid in it. Although heavy, the handles are up to the task and remain cool.

Although there are higher quality pots out there, I don't think you can find another pot at this price at this quality level. I would recommend this pot to anyone looking for a large stock pot and a good price.

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I bought this pot to boil all-grain full boil worts in beer making. I does this job quite well. This pot holds a full 9 gallons and will boil a 7 or 8 gallon wort easily. All stainless steel with two lifting handles that can handle the weight of the full batch and a vented cover make it ideal for brewing 5 gallon batches either all-grain or from extract. And this pot can go from brewing beer to steaming lobster to large batches of soup. Would recommend this pot for all home brewing needs, especially the all-grain brewer who needs to boil the full batch.

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I was worried about the thickness of this pot but I am not worried anymore. It is quite thick and I can pour 7 gallons of homebrew from the pot to the fermenter without any bending. The lid is nice and sturdy and I would definitely buy this again. I bought it for $75 with free shipping from Amazon. You can't beat that deal. The rivet holes for the handles leaked the first time I brewed in it but haven't leaked since then. I have used it for 5 brews and 2 corn roasts. Great pot!

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I used this on the Bayou Classic propane burner and it was a killer combo. I'm so glad I switched to this instead of the old 24-quart on my electric stove. Doesn't even compare. Best part is if you measure properly, you don't need to top off your wort in the fermenter, because this can hold enough initially. Definitely recommend.

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A good, all around stockpot and water bath canner for those tall bottles and gallon jars that just will not fit in anything else. I suppose it would work great for a turkey fryer, but we purchased it for making stocks, broths, and canning.

The heavy stainless has not scorched anything yet, as cheaper 'bargain' stockpots tend to do. The lid is impressive and heavy as well.

Would have been a five star purchase, but the rivets holding the handles on leaked on both sides, limiting filling to about two inches below them. This makes the top five inches or so of the stockpot unusable.

An all around good pot, but make sure you check the rivets by filling with water before you put something important inside, ESPECIALLY oil for frying.