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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Review of Scanpan Professional Fry Pan Set, 2-Piece

Scanpan Professional Fry Pan Set, 2-Piece
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought this set of pans 14 months ago. They were great for about a year, then they lost their non-stick nature. They pans were well cared for. Never used metal utensils, never been in the dishwasher, always gently cleaned. It has been my experience that every non-stick pan I have ever purchased will lose it's non-stick properties within a year. Doesn't seem to matter what the pan costs. The inexpensive ones last about the same as the expensive ones. My recommendation: don't pay a hundred dollars for a non-stick pan. You'll be throwing it away in a year.

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We've had these for a few months. No issues so far and they are still slick. My wife only complains that things slide around too easily...

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These pans were recommended by a chef who praised their endurance. All of my research supported his contention that the coating does not come off if the pans are maintained properly. I have had two AllClad non-stick pans, and neither of them maintained the finish over time although I followed the rules. I love my other AllClad pans, and it's not easy for me to be critical of their product, but they just didn't hold up. These are a good weight and have a comfortable handle. So far, I'm pleased.

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These pans are incredible! I make scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables... All with no oil or butter, and nothing sticks to the pan. Clean up is incredibly simple, just basically wipe and rinse. No more scrubbing like I used to have to do with my old pans.

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Totally worth the money to me! Safe from dangerous chemicals, non-stick and easy wash-up with everything I cook!

Even my husband loves cooking with these.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Best Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Oval French Oven, Cobalt Deals

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Oval French Oven, Cobalt
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Expensive but worth it. Le Crueset pots are easy to clean and useful for cooking soups, stews, etc.

I have a 7QT model that is 15 years old and still looks great today. No chipping of the enamel. It's a beautiful pot that one can put on the table and serve food out of it.

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We've had this only for a week, and we've cooked in it three times already. It is Le Creuset, of course, with the quality you expect, and this happens to be a perfect size.

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I bought the product as a Christmas Gift. Upon ordering I noticed that the seller stated a delivery date range that did not ensure delivery by Christmas. I sent a message to the seller asking if I could pay to expedite the shipping and was told not to worry and that it would ship in the next days on Friday. Upon checking it did not ship until the following Tuesday and did not arrive by Christmas.

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Cheap Viking 16x13x3 Inch Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack

Viking 16x13x3 Inch Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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It is not easy to find a great stainless steel roasting pan that is induction compatible. One needs a pan that can be used on the stove top to deglaze it or make gravy on an induction range. All stainless steel roasters are not induction compatible. They must react to a simple magnet or they will not function on the induction range. It will work fine in the oven, but not on top of the range. Here is the perfect roasting pan which will function in both places. Although the rest of our pots and pans are All-Clad copper core, their roasting pan is not induction compatible so this pan is a great alternative. Although it is not made in America, but Indonesia, it is sturdy, three ply construction with riveted handles and comes with a non-stick rack. Its sturdy construction looks like it will maintain a flat bottom which is essential for induction ranges. It is larger in overall size than my old Ltd anodized aluminum and non-stick roasting pan which will now be passed on to the next generation. With a rounded lip it pours easily with less dripping than the old straight sided pans. The handles face inward and do compromise the internal dimension slightly, but this would only be a problem for the very largest imaginable roast or turkey. This pan is also non-stick which I actually prefer for roasting. I purchased it through Amazon at 50% off suggested retail price which is a good deal.

This is a great roasting pan.

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I bought this particular pan because I needed one that I could heat on my induction cook-top and this really fit the bill. Nice construction and performance.

My only slight quibble are the handles, which I feel could be a bit wider.

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I got this for Christmas and was very pleased with it. The pan is very well made, and the non stick rack cools off very fast. The rack can move a little bit in the pan, as most do, so be aware of that before you hold it at an angle and the meat slides, other than that it's extremely well built and should last for a long time.

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The product was shown and described as the Viking Professional Roasting Pan with Stainless Steel Rack by Metro Kitchen. They sent me a pan with a non-stick rack. I did not even open the box as I use NOTHING with non-stick ever ! That is why I ordered one with a stainless steel rack ! The Metro Kitchen just shrugged it's shoulders and told me Viking no longer makes it with a stainless steel rack and that I could send it back. It cost me $25.00 to send it back which is wrong, wrong, wrong ! I never would have ordered a non stick item, ever ! I had to pay the price for THEIR mistake. It makes me furious. I will NEVER order from Metro Kitchen again !

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE my gorgeous 7-ply Viking cookware made in Belgium by Demeyere. I bought this roaster on a great sale before the holidays thinking it was the same thing. It is NOT. It's a wonderful roaster, and certainly well worth what I paid for it ($99). But it's 3-ply instead of 7-ply, is made in CHINA instead of Belgium, and is very obviously not the same quality. My roaster came with small imperfections (dents) on two edges, and I called MetroKitchen (Amazon's sub-contractor) to report the problem. MetroKitchen does not have good customer service anymore. A few years ago I bought several things from them and dealt with the same young man every time and they were (he was) great. This time they were super un-helpful. A woman answered who was argumentative and difficult and refused to do a return in time for holiday cooking. I ended up keeping it. No big deal. As I say, it's certainly well worth what I paid. But don't be fooled: this is NOT the glamorous high end 7-ply Belgian line of Viking cookware. It doesn't have the finish or sheen, and it doesn't clean up as nicely.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Cheap Luigi Bormioli Set of 4 Allegro 18.5-Oz. Burgundy Wine Glasses

Luigi Bormioli Set of 4 Allegro 18.5-Oz. Burgundy Wine Glasses
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I originally purchased a set of these from another source, and searched high and low to buy some more after they no longer carried them. Thank you Amazon! They look delicate but are actually pretty durable. Great size. Our favorite red wine glasses even better than some that cost a lot more.

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Love the glasses, they made a great Christmas present. I would buy them again if I ever needed any more.

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These are excellent for wine tasting. It was a great price.

Good quality and nice display hanging from rack. thanks

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Review of WellBake Square Cake/Lasagna Dish 9 Inch. Superior Quality Nonstick

WellBake Square Cake/Lasagna Dish 9 Inch. Superior Quality Nonstick Silicone Bakeware + 10 Year Guarantee
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Easy to care for. I typically assemble two lasagna and then freeze them. Pull them out and finish baking them. This dish is perfect size to fit in freezer. It moves directly from freezer to oven... and easy to clean!!!

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Review of KitchenAid JE Citrus Juicer Stand Mixer Attachment

KitchenAid JE Citrus Juicer Stand Mixer Attachment
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I really like this attachment and use it frequently. That said, I have some suggestions:

For users-

1. Use the KitchenAid mixing bowl to catch the juice, and place a large standard kitchen strainer across the bowl. This speeds things up a lot!

2. Rub some shortening on the aluminum shaft before inserting it into the brass sleeve. If you use your juicer a lot, this will greatly prolong its life.

For KitchenAid

1. The plastic piece that inserts into the mixer should be made out of metal, instead of plastic with a metal sleve. On mine the plastic is cracking away from the brass.

2. The aluminum shaft should be brass or steel. As it is, the bearing surface is a small area of aluminum that even when lubricated, is showing lots of wear.

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Each week we buy a dozen oranges and a dozen grapefruits (organic if possible). This juicer attachment makes juicing them much faster. Then we freeze most of the juice and thaw it in the fridge for 24 hours before we drink it. It would be hard to go back to regular juice. We also have a dedicated juicer for carrots, apples and pears, but it isn't good for citrus. We store the juice in mason jars in the freezer.

Notes:

1. As in an earlier review, use the mixer bowl with a large strainer place across it instead of the strainer attachment which is pretty useless.

2. You don't need to seed the grapefruit using the big strainer.

3. Hold the fruit so that your hand is at the top (fingers facing upwards) and brace the top of the mixer with your other hand. This way the juice does not run down your arm.

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I will repeat what everybody else says about the included strainer not being worth anything. It is small, easy to lose, ineffective, etc.

Otherwise this is a marvelous attachment for juicing all kinds of citrus fruits.

A note on technique. Many people attempt to juice fruit by simply pressing forward. This will miss a lot of juice. It is necessary after pressing forward to give a little squeeze so the sides get all juiced as well. Also, you will get less messy if you hold the fruit half by the top instead of the bottom, as the bottom is where the juice tends to come out.

A note on lemonade. The key is to mix the water and sugar together and boil them. This makes the sugar a super saturated solution instead of a suspension. The sugar doesn't settle. Add the lemon juice once the sugar solution (also called simple syrup) is cooled in the fridge.

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I was very pleased with the way this juicer attachment made it very easy to juice 10 lbs. of lemons for my homemade lemonade. (OK, Vodka Lemonade.) However, I wish I had thought of using a different strainer because I found it necessary to clean out the included strainer every 4 lemon halves.

If you are looking for new uses for your Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, this is a pretty practical one. This attachment doesn't take up a lot of cabinet space like some others do.

After the first few pounds of lemons, I heard a squeaking noise from the attachment. The shorting trick helped lubricate it.

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I investigate most new products before I purchase, using Amazon, Circuit City, etc. The reviews on this product were relatively useless. People seem to be getting a little critical. This juicer is a great product contrary to what the first few reviewers had to say. I had no juice dripping down my arm, I used only the strainer provided which worked very well for me, & if you merely place a glass measuring cup under the spout you are not only collecting the juice, but measuring as well, which you need to do anyways if using the juice for a recipe. The juicer also really gets absolutely every drop of juice from the citrus. I don't understand all the problems some people found with such a simple to use as well as great product. My only negative points are that it does become another item to find space for, & having to wash several parts, & the directions putting it together are foggy. However, a simple rinse does it, you can store it in a Ziploc, & fresh juice is so much more delicious whether you're using it for recipes, like me or are avid juice drinkers. The speed, ease, taste, & maximum amount of juice extracted from your citrus makes this a great product-----plus it's from KitchenAid. Don't let negative reviews steer you the wrong way, you will love this item.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Staub Round Cocotte - 5.5Qt - Dark Blue Review

Staub Round Cocotte - 5.5Qt - Dark Blue
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We have baked bread in this, slow cooked in it, reheated with it. We haven't had a bad meal yet!

It is so much easier to clean than our Le Creuset stuff.

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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Review of Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan

Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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You can't go wrong with Circulon. It is just the best cookware ever. No burning or scorching, easy clean up, even if you burn your food to a crisp, just let it sit and peel off the burned food, wipe and keep on going. All the productswell cookware I use end in "LON". I have been using them for years. If the food begins to stick and you cant just wipe it clean, fill your pot or skillet with vinegar, water and baking soda warm it and let it sitrinse and be ready to use it again and again and again, if I could give it 10 stars I would.I had another stove top griller and the food was sticking too much, so I decided to search for the "lon" ware and found it.

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I love this pan! It makes it so easy to cook up healthy dishes. I was very surprised that it actually leaves authentic looking grill marks on the food. I never enjoyed cooking on or the food cooked on the Foreman grill. Even though you are not supposed to use the highest heat with these nonstick pans this one still does a good job of searing and sealing in juices. I have only had it a couple of months, but now I really would like to acquire more of the Circulon pans. The pan cleans very easily, and I am faithfully complying with the care instructions, but according to some other reviewers this is apt to change with long-term use.

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This is my third Circulon grill pan. Mine last about five years before they become so grungy they have to be replaced. They work wonderfully until then and okay when they are grungy (reduced nonstick effect). My Circulon pans that aren't subjected to as much abuse as this one are ten and still look and work very well but I fry up fake burgers in this one constantly and they seem to leave buildup that won't come off after a while. It's much lighter than the previous one.

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i am about to buy another one, maybe my third, i've been buying pans like this for years, possibly including other brands but same light weight grill pan style. Unfortunately, for me, the pan doesn't last very long. I started using this one new last September and now i'm buying another so it's lasted less than 9 months, but perhaps that is my fault. Having had this experience before on the other similar pans, I have been what i thought was very careful to wash it thoroughly each time i used it, to make sure it looked just like new when i was finished cleaning it. I've been careful not to scratch it. This went along fine for many months, and then, at some point, it became hard to get it clean. It gradually but steadily got harder and harder, the same thing that happened with previous ones. But i replace them because i like them so much. While they are working, they do a great job, i love the lightweight aspect of them, and they clean effortlessly-until they don't anymore. The one i have now has just gotten to the point where it's impossible to get all the residue off of it, so i'm replacing it. At least they are inexpensive. i would hate to buy an expensive nonstick pan and have this happen. But i don't hesitate to buy another one because i like using them. The other reviewer said their pan lasted 5 years. If i could get 5 years out of one, i'd consider that a great deal. I have tried to follow the care instructions for the pan, but somehow i haven't been that successful. Still i love the pan.

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This is the best round grill pan. Foods cooks even and doesnt stick.

The clean up easy.

And using cooking oil doesnt use as much.

If i could i would replace my old cookware with Circulon Anodize Cookware

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Reviews of Staub 8.875 Quart Round Cocotte, Basil

Staub 8.875 Quart Round Cocotte, Basil
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This very heavy enameled cast iron dutch oven is of perfect quality, heats very evenly on stove top or in oven making casseroles or stews. Like it better than the Le Creuset because of the black enamel interior that won't show staining and discoloration that is inevitable with the white interior of Le Creuset. The dimple on the interior functions as explained, handles are easier to hold.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Lodge CRS15 Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet, 15-inch Review

Lodge CRS15 Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet, 15-inch
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This pan is the same design and manufacture of the smaller 8", 10" and 12" Carbon Steel pre-seasoned skillets from Lodge. Formerly only producing cast iron-only cooking utensils, Lodge adds these carbon steel pans which are a hit with professional chefs already and will add to your cookware collection with great benefits.

This 15" pan mimics the Spanish-style Paella pan with the wide cooking surface and sloped, shallow sides, making it easy to sautee meats and vegetables. The two handles make it easy to carry from stove to table for direct serving.

Heat the skillet slowly, add a generous amount of cooking oil (I have started using only light olive oil or EVOO and sometimes with a combination of a pat of butter; Do not use spray...the soy lecithin leaves that nasty, brown gunk-like residue) and enjoy a great pan. Wash with hot water and a brush. Try not to use dish detergent unless absolutely needed and for goodness sakes, keep it out of the dishwasher. Re-heat the pan on the stove, drop some light olive oil (or flax oil) in the pan, get it hot, wipe it down with a paper towel and let it cool. The pan's seasoning will continue to develop over the years, just like the cast iron pans.

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I purchased this skillet through Amazon's MyHabit site. I was happy with it taking it out of the box and anxious to use it, but unfortunately mine arrived warped. The center is convex shaped, rising above the outside edges. All oils and liquids run to the edges and pool there, scorching what is in the center. After three attempts to cook various things with it, I've deemed it unusable because it is impossible to heat evenly and, therefore, cook evenly. Maybe I just received a lemon. Too bad.

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We grilled veggies on this pan this weekend. Some grill seasoning, fresh herbs, basalmic vinegar, olive oil and voila! This pan sizzled and brought out all their awesome flavors. The pan is large enough for a crowd, or we put enough on for about 4 people and there was plenty of room to spare. Of course, you need good oven mitts to take it off the grill as it will be very hot. I always look for versatility when I buy my kitchenware and this pan meets my standards! I can use it on the grill, in the oven or over a camp fire. Roomie enough for meat and veggies for a one skillet meal. For my oven, the pan is a bit large for one burner, but it could be done--but why cook on the stove when you can use your grill?

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Arrived within time frames as promised. Very satisfied. Will work very nicely at camp site for making meals for the family and friends over the camp fire. So everyone could get hot food at same time

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I was looking for a pan to replace my non-stick frying pan because of the research I have seen that shows the non-stick surface is a health hazard. I have used cast iron in the past, but even seasoned, cleaning was difficult it seemed. This pan cleans easily with a stiff brush. I cooked scrambled eggs and didn't get to clean the pan until it was cold. I put a little water in the pan, heated it just 3-4 minutes, used the stiff brush, and good as new!

I read that spraying with Pam was a good idea before each use, and I have done that.

I am definitely going to be buying more of these pieces,

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Review of WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium

WearEver C9440774 Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Free Dishwasher Safe 12-Inch Saute Pan / Fry Pan Cookware, Champagne Gold
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Most of my cookware is either Calphalon (non-stick) or Cuisinart (stainless). A 10" skillet is my daily "go to" pan. I have larger and smaller but I really needed another 10" one for omelettes and the like. I was about to buy another Calphalon when I read a very positive review of the Pure Living pan on Tasting Table, saw that the price was right on Amazon, and ordered one. I absolutely love it! It is used at least once a day for sauteing fish, chicken or vegetables and is a dream for eggs. Classic French omelettes are easily folded and slide right out onto the plate.

In addition, cleanup couldn't be easier. Once it has cooled, I simply wipe it out with a paper towel, finish with a soapy sponge, and towel dry. It looks just as good as it did on day one.

I should point out that the Amazon description is misleading in two respects. It states: "Soft touch and ergonomic silicone riveted handle, sear and deglaze with ease, cook at high temperature (up to 750-degree f)." That 750 ºF rating is for the ceramic coating only, not the entire pan. WearEver's site explains that the product is "Oven safe to 350 ºF if handles have any silicone or phenolic parts." Amazon's description further states, "...safe for all cooking methods except induction." What WearEver says is "...safe for all cooking SURFACES(except induction)." The emphasis on "surfaces" is mine. All cooking "methods" would include broiler use for which it is not suitable because of the silicone handle.

Do those differences detract from the product in my view? No, not at all. For range top use it is the best non-stick pan I have ever used. The fact that it is a bargain, makes it even better.

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I have delayed review to see how these would last and so far I believe it is about 6 months they are terrific. They are really easy to clean and as of yet I have not found anything that has ruined the cooking surface. With regular non stick there are many foods (honey or maple) ham, turkey etc that will RUIN there surfaces. To date this has not been the case. No sticky parts.

I prefer cast iron but if you want a good non stick that doesn't require weight lifting these rock!

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5 Star Rating because:

It actually is non-stick

Not outrageously priced like other leading non-stick pans

Ease of cleaning

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I was told about ceramic frying pans by my friend, and was skeptical at first. "How can a ceramic pan be non-stick?" Did some research on the net and came across this pan, and decided to give it a try after reading some reviews.

My 10 year-old son loves making eggs in the morning, and he swears by this pan. It's also reasurring to know that this product is PTFE PFOA cadomium free, especially when you're feeding the food to your children.

This product does what it's supposed to do cook food without sticking to it, takes very little effort to clean and it actually looks nice. It is a LOT MORE AFFORDABLE than other leading non-stick pans like Scanpans, which often receive 'less than ideal' reviews over the company's customer service quality.

I'll be buying other products from WearEver to see whether they're as good as this one.

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This skillet has given me pretty good performance. Nothing seems to stick, and what appears to stick really doesn't it just wipes clean, no problem. The ONLY problem that I can relate is that the bottom of the skillet warped a tad. Since every aluminum skillet I've ever had did this, I'm not too concerned about it, but I did knock it down to only 4 stars for it.

Followup: After a few months, the porcelain has worn out and the skillet is no longer 'non-stick', not to mention that it finally warped too much to use. Most things get 'sticky', and everything leaves a brown stain that required elbow grease to remove. Not good! I won't buy another one. I will drop my rating from 4 to 2 stars. I at least got a year from all my PTFE-coated skillets.

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The first pan I recieved I had to return. I did not have to return it becuase of the manufacture, but because it received a dent in delivery. The pan was returned with no questions asked and I received a new one in the mail in 3 days. Very fast delivery! I love the color, not that that matters. I have done scrambled eggs and over medium eggs and the eggs did not stick, they slip and slide. I did spay a little olive oil on the pan with my pamper chef spayer. The pan says that it is dishwasher safe, but I have only rinsed it so far because everything has just slid right off. There were no funny smells, no staining after cooking. The bottom did not turn colors. I have a glass top electric stove and it is safe to cook with on it. So far this pan is waaaaay better than my teflon or cast iron pans!!!! It is deffinately worth the money!

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Reviews of Fissler Intensa 2.4-Quart Stainless-Steel High Saucepan

Fissler Intensa 2.4-Quart Stainless-Steel High Saucepan
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Because this was purchased along with the Fissler Intensa Frypan, this is being returned guilty by association.

This looks good and could potentially be a good piece to keep, however, I'm still returning this... see review for the Intensa Frypan:

I've been looking for cookware that support a healthier life. "Grilling and frying without the use of any oils," recommendation from a family member, huge discount and a great video on youtube, I was sold. Now the reality is in the actual test. It must be made for professionals because I thought I followed the instructions heated up the pan 2/3 high, once a drop of cold water dances around, wiped on a little bit of oil and placed fish on the pan. I waited until the fish was "released" from the bottom which took about 4-5 minutes (it was a thin slice of fish, not a big chunk of salmon, it was too overcooked) then flipped over. It did not taste like "fried" fish. It tasted like baked fish. The cleaning was a pain. I poured hot water shortly after cooking btu it still left the waffle base discolored and took forever to scrub away. I did not cover the pan while frying perhaps that's the difference?

This may work well for steaks and salmon. But I like a lot more variety than that. It's not for me. For this price, I want versatility and don't want to put this much care and worry that if someone else uses the pan they won't know what to do or worse, they'll damage it. I'll just get a cheap cast iron pan, nature's non-stick, and... as America's Test Kitchen recommended, I'll get the Tramontina TryPly-Clad from WalMart. Just as good as All-Clad (guess not exactly) but it's less than 1/2 price.

I do have to say, the person who recommended this to me, loves it and says it's easy to clean. Returning this Frypan... along with the pot.

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Friday, July 4, 2014

Best Bayou Classic 7414 14" Round Cast Iron Reversible Griddle Deals

Bayou Classic 7414 14' Round Cast Iron Reversible Griddle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The first delivery proved it's fragility when there was a chip on the rim of the grill side, allowing any fluids to seep through.

Amazon, themselves, were wonderful. They provided shipping back to their facility and send out another identical product in it's place at no additional charge to myself.

The second arrived unscathed. On the second run of making quesadillas; we hear a loud shatter type sound. The unit must of had a weak spot and caused a 4 inch long crack from edge inward toward center of unit rendering it useless.

In the end; the unit is not to par and I recommend Lodge Pro Logic Pizza Pan which serves same as griddle (no grill side(obviously)). Worth it

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This is a nice griddle. All surfaces are smooth and it cooks nicely. I had one disappointment and it has to do with packaging for shipment. The griddle arrived in a fairly lightweight, very skimpy box and as a result a 2 inch piece of the rim was broken off in shipment.

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It is heavy and it takes 10 minutes to heat up, but it produces very nice grill marks and that mass provides even heat. I preheat the grill on high on the stovetop for steaks, and preheat the oven at the same time to about 300. Brown the steaks quickly once the griddle is hot, then place in oven to finish unless you prefer rare. Nice grill marks, and the griddle is easy to pick up (but hot and heavy and you need good mitts) when the grill side is up. However, when the grill side is down (the smooth side is up) this griddle is darn hard to lift off the stove top because the handles are flush with the stove top if you have a glass top stove. I have to slide a thin spatula under the edge to pry it up enough to lift it off the stove top. This is a tricky task especially if the griddle is hot.

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I can understand the previous not-so-favorable reviews, however I did not have a hard time conditioning the pan or keeping it up. The only time it got funky was after I left it outside, my own fault completely. I can say though that regardless of the time it spent outside it was fine after a little TLC.

To get to the point... this pan rocks. Im a 36yo guy living in downtown Chicago that takes advantage of the best steak restaurants in the city. Id like to think I have a fairly sound opinion on the bone in ribeye. This little grill pan when used the right way works flawlessly. The trick on steaks is the initial sear, youve got to slap them down on something well treated, and ridiculously hot. Resting this pan above a charcoal (gotta be briquettes) filled smoker base will get this thing glowing pink. Depending on the thickness of the steak (4-5min for 1.5" thick) is the time it needs to stay on to reach a perfect sear. Pull em off, let sit for the amount of time it takes to knock back a High Life and youre good to go.

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Happy I got this one. Its a nice size too. It did take a while to get it seasoned but worth the wait. As for shipping mine came just fine.

I like the fact you can grill on one side like steaks and use the other side for pancakes ect...NICE for home or camping.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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Doughmakers Grand Cookie Sheet ,14' by 17.5'
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I purchased one of these cookie sheets last November. This is the first cookie sheet that I have owned that is still going strong after a year. It hasn't rusted and it hasn't become discolored!! I use it weekly, and have had the most evenly cooked baked-goods using this cookie sheet. I am going to replace my other cookie sheets with more of these.

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I own this cookie sheet that I bought a couple of years ago, when Doughmakers products were made in USA. I liked the cookie sheet a lot, so bought a second one, but I was disappointed with the new one. NO LONGER MADE IN USA! Now made in China by Fox Run. The one I just purchased is a lighter gauge than my original, and it easily flexed in my hands. I felt that this sheet will likely warp in the oven. Because the quality was not as good, and because I am trying to buy US made when possible, I returned this item to Amazon. Too bad that Doughmakers didn't remain a US made product. I still gave this item 3 stars because I feel it's about average. The original would have gotten 5 stars. I now plan to buy either the Vollrath or USA Pans cookie sheet instead. Both have good reviews, and are made in USA. Another good choice would be Nordic Ware, also made in USA, but their largest size is a bit smaller. I'll probably go with the Vollrath because I like aluminum bakeware. Amazon, please list where made so we can choose accordingly!

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This is the best!!!! Won't rust or discolor or peel or scratch, etc. I would recommend handwashing because the only thing I have found is that the dishwasher or the detergent is hard on it. If you really like the crisp (not burned) bottom on your cookie you may prefer other darker sheets. Otherwise, for even baking and non sticking and lasting endurance this is the sheet for you.

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Speaking as a food/beverage professional, I highly recommend this product to anyone, for a few reasons;

1) The pebble surface makes it practically non-stick, without the downfalls of teflon.

2) The light color means you wont burn or overcook your product as easily (Especially the surface. You've all had the bottom of a cake brown a little too much during the cooking process; this is 9 times out of ten due to a dark contact surface that attracts more heat, just like a black shirt in the Carolina summer.

3) Since it's all aluminum, it cooks perfectly evenly, its a heavy gauge while remaining lightweight, and it costs a literal fraction of what copper, the only better widely used cookware material, will cost you.

Their are some people that may worry about the safety of cooking with an unlined aluminum surface. First and foremost, never dine in a restaurant again. In almost every professional kitchen I've ever worked in, all of the pots and pans are unlined aluminum. Secondly, just dont cook anything acidic in direct contact with it, like roasting tomatoes. The entire doughmaker product line are priceless assets to the serious baker.

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My mother bought this on a whim. We fell in love with it and now I, along with my best friend, own one. We bake dozens and dozens of cookies each year during the holidays and won't use any other cookie sheets anymore. When baking so many batches of cookies back to back we occasionally put cookies back in for a minute or so and forget about them. This cookie sheet can handle a few extra minutes without burning the bottoms of your cookies! It cooks them evenly and the cookies slide right off. CLEANING IT IS A BREEZE! Cookies usually have so much butter that you don't need to grease the sheet. In fact I sometimes even wipe or rinse it between batches. Save for a few scratches (which don't affect performance AT ALL) cookie sheet looks as good as the day I bought it and works just as well too! I will NEVER go back to any other kind of cookie sheet!

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