Buy Chefs Choice Model 130 Professional Sharp - Brushed Metal

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This is a very good electric knife sharpener. The operation is incredibly easy. One literally just needs to pass the knife a few times through the machine, and the edge is nicely sharpened. The result is not surgical-knife sharp, but for regular kitchen chores, it is perfect. It even accept the hugely thick chopping knife. The only minor problem I ever had was with a cheap serrated blade, which was just too soft to hold a nice edge, but I don't consider it a fault of this machine.

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This review is short. This product works great! I bought it on Cooks Illustrated advice. The instruction manual alone is worth the price of admission. It explains knife sharpening in exact detail without being wordy. It reminded me of miltary instruction. Exact, economical and correct. I couldn't believe the edge of a sharp knife actually folds over, but I followed the instructions exactly and actually could feel the fold. Polished it just as instructed. Knives I've literally had for 20 years that I've sharpened sort of with a whetstone, well, they slice paper now.

And the built-in dressing stone (the middle station) is fantastic. Chef Ramsey might be able to whip an edge back into alignment by hand, but I've been amazed that a slightly dull knife dressed a few times really must be straightening the edge because the knife goes back to razor sharp performance.

Pricey, but every time you cut something, you go oooooh yeah baby.

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Works perfect..you must follow instructions...if you do you will have sharp knives for ever..dont know why I waited so long to purchase...

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I did a lot of research before finally purchasing the Chef's Choice 130 Professional Sharpening Station in Brushed Metal (to match our kitchen's Stainless steel appliances). It arrived as promised with no problems and I was not disappointed in how well and easily it sharpens any knife. We had a drawer full of dull knives and before its arrival I truly LOATHED the tedium and time consuming process of hand sharpening a knife. After reading the enclosed instruction manual, I sat down and began the task of sharpening each knife in the house. The blades slide fairly effortlessly through the honing slots to produce a shave-able edge. Once stropped, the edge is razor like. It sharpened every knife regardless of its quality. The steel slot works great for serrated knives. It also has a way to re-dress the honing wheels at some point in the future and a magnetized plug on the bottom of the unit to clean out the metal particles that may collect inside the bottom of the sharpener. No more hand sharpening for me!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING IT!!

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This is really an excellent piece of machinery. It has done an excellent job in sharpening all sorts of knives and is a most welcome addition to our home. It does just what the description says it will do and does it in an outstanding manner.

Reviews of Aluminum Potato Baker

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These were just OK. The reason is the aluminum nails are not thick like the older models and so don't work as well. They are so slim that I don't think they will hold up long (not like the 20 years I used my old one before it finally broke -it held 4 baking potatoes each on a spike) -guess they don't make that kind anymore these are more fragile.

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Reviews of KitchenArt 56210 Pro 2 Cup Gift Set, Champagne Satin Finish

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This is a really cool concept, poorly executed. The clear sleeve slides up and down on an aluminum cylinder. The top of the cylinder is a rubber gasket that seals the sleeve, thus preventing leakage between the sleeve and the cylinder. All of that works fine.

The problem is that at the bottom of the aluminum cylinder is a plastic ring of a larger diameter than the cylinder. This ring stops the sleeve from sliding below the top of the cylinder, and also acts as a foot so you can stand the measuring cup. Unfortunately, the ring is made from a fairly hard plastic, which can become brittle and crack. But it doesn't break away cleanly so you're left with a measuring cup that won't stand up straight. That might be fine if you're measuring things and dumping them straight into a bowl, but if you have to sit the thing down while it's full, forget it.

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I received this set as a wedding gift two years ago and all three pieces work well. I especially like the spoons they save so much space by having multiple measurements in one spoon (as opposed to a separate spoon for each measurement). They are easy to clean and easy to use. The cup is good for peanut butter and shortening, but I don't use it for liquids. I really like my adjust-a-measure set and would recommend it to friends and family.

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The sliding measuring spoons were very difficult to slide even for someone not having arthritis making this item not very user friendly. The big measurer did not easily expunge the food I was measuring and with having to grease the plunger to make it move easily added to prep and clean-up time. Liquids tended to leak. I think I am better off with a regular set of measuring cups and spoons.

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This set is great for bakers. It works really well for measuring solid ingrdiants like crisco or honey.

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This tool make the measuring of the more difficult ingredients (peanut butter, canned pumpkin, etc.) so easy.

Reviews of Good Cook Ceramic Dishes

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I love this product I was so upset when mine broke because I dropped it. I looked in all the stores and could not find it then tried amazon. I'm so glad that they had it. Its a brick red color with a beige interior. Cleans really easy. Dishwasher safe. No more soaking a pan. My next purchase is going to be the pie plate and loaf pan.

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This dish is a perfect size for a smaller casserole. I like the depth for cooking a small roast with a gravy. Cleaning is no problem, I spray it with Pam before cooking. If food is stuck to it, just let it soak in very hot water with liquid detergent and everything comes off. I would recommend this product to everyone.

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We weren't able to try the product out because it arrived shattered in pieces. I was hesitant to purchase this based on a couple other reviews that it arrived broken, but thought I'd give them a chance. The dish looked pretty int he picture and the price was good, but now I'm regretting not listening to the other reviews. I hope the company takes the time to read the reviews and does something about their packaging so that this doesn't continue to happen to others. It's fustrating to have to return products.

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My wife wanted this dish. She really likes it. There are she hot corners in the dish. Although, rounding minimizes them. But they are there nonetheless. Cleans up well.

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This is a pretty, functional rectangular baking dish. I think I will purchase the matching bread pan and square baking dish as well to replace all my plain, old pyrex dishes.

Review of Universal Housewares Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camping 5-Quart Dutch

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I am very happy with my new Dutch Oven. It is well made and I love the way the lid is made because the lid not only acts as a lid but, if you turn it over and set it on its legs, which are normally on the top of the lid pointing up in the air, and put some coals under it, you can use it as a frying surface to fry eggs, hamburgers etc, or, while acting as a lid on this Dutch Oven you can put hot coals on the top of the lid and set another pot or frying pan on the lid's legs and you have a double decker pot, another pot or frying pan on top of this Dutch oven, and you can be cooking two things at one time and that takes up less cooking space because one is on top of the other.

Putting legs on the top of the lid, as well as on the bottom of the Dutch Oven body, was a great idea and makes the Dutch oven able to multi task cooking.

The Dutch Oven is well seasoned and with a wipe out with cold water it is ready to cook. I am well pleased with it and would recommend it to others.

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I can not tell you how shocked I was when I recieved this item. It is very heavy, well constructed and is more than it was advertised to be. You will not regret buying this dutch oven. I own several others and paid much more for each of them Now I suppose it was for the brand. This brand is just as good if not better than the other ones I paid much more for.

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First I'll mention that while my oven came with no damage, the lid fits fine, there are no thick or thin walls, but it was made in China. I do not trust the Chinese to have used a safe oil for the preseasoning. They may have used burnt motor oil, lead based paint, or Heaven knows what(?)

I elected to burn off all the oil and re-season everything before eating from it just to be safe.

The oven is well built and very heavy. I give 5 stars since I have no proof that the seasoning is unhealthy and the lid is a dynamic plus feature.

In addition to having 3 legs on top, the inner surface of the lid is perfectly flat with a nice 1 inch rim when used as a griddle. No center dip, as with all others I've seen. This is truly TWO pieces of cookware. The lid also has two side handles to aid in using it as a griddle / fry pan.

The 3 'extra' legs on top also allow for placing another pot or pan on top while baking or roasting in the oven.

While I could have bought a less expensive D.O., the photo of the lid and other good reviews steered me to the Universal. I was very pleased when it came and I saw the inside of the lid was a flat griddle / fry pan.

What puzzles me is that the lid is not complex, yet, as far as I know, this is the only D.O. with such an ideal lid. It seem like someone would have done this long ago(?).

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I ordered a camping dutch oven, when it came, one of the legs was broken off. Amazon replaced it and the replacement was here 2 days later. It arrived in perfect condition. The DO is a great oven, I used it twice so far. The lid fits perfectly, doesn't rock or is not warped. I highly recommend this DO.

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I was searching for a reasonable pot for my Girl Scout Troop, but didn't want to spend all our cookie money on a Lodge pot. I found this one online, and based on exceptional reviews, and a much more reasonable price, I took a chance. Now I don't have anything to compare it too,as this was my first time using a Dutch Oven, but it worked perfectly. We made a dump cake and I had the pressure of 19 girls watching me, so I was praying it would come out well. And it didn't disappoint me! It cooked evenly with charcoal, even inspite of the windy day cooling my coals. The girls were thrilled and so was I. I love the dual function of the lid, how clever is that lid, and will definitley use that on our next campout for breakfast.

I would only suggest that you wash the interior first with cold water and dry well. Then heat it first, probably as long as an hour, to burn get off the smell of the oil used to preseason it, which will taint the smell of your food. (The second time I used it the smell was gone) I also suggest lining the pot with aluminum foil to ease the cleanup after use. Good luck and enjoy!

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug Review

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This is literally the best thermos I have ever owned!

Temperature: I poured hot tea in it and was so busy I didnt drink it at school all day. So on my way home (10 hours later) I decided I didnt want to waste good tea and took a swig. OMG NOT A GOOD IDEA. It was still too hot for me! Even though I regretted that for a few seconds I was really surprised and impressed by this. Just for fun one time I tested it by pouring boiling water in it then 2 min later putting the cap on. I then checked the temp 18 hours later. Still hot. STILL HOT. Not warm. HOT. I do live in a warmer area so the coldest environmental temp was probably like 68-70F. With a vacuum seal that shouldnt matter but its worth mentioning.

Cleaning: so easy! It comes apart and you can just wash and dry everything really well. Then reassemble in a few seconds. I even accidentally left milk and coffee go a little stinky in here once and after a regular wash there was no smell at all. That only happened one time but I was really happy about the lack of reminders of my mistake.

Use: I have definitely locked this and just tossed it into my bag before. Its very secure and I have had 0 spills in 6 months of use. Also I like that when you tilt it to drink you dont get a Niagara Falls size gush of liquid onto your face.

VIDEO: b/c I was confused about the parts so I thought others could use the help.

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I've used both the Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Backpack Bottle, Smoke Color and the Zojirushi mug and have compared them both. If you are somebody like me, who commutes a long way every day to get to work, and you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for coffee every day (Hey, two bucks a cup adds up!) then you need a mug that you can easily travel with, won't leak, and keeps coffee hot for long periods of time. These mugs both claim to be good travel mugs, and keep the liquids hot/cold for extraneous amounts of time. Let me break them down. First I'll go over the Zojirushi:

PROS:

-Slim figure, easily fits in cup holders

-Easy to carry/grasp shape

-Holds true to its claims, it really keeps liquids hot!

-Easy to break apart and clean

-Doesn't emit heat on outside to burn hands

-Securely locks the lid

-Top easily screws on

CONS:

-Small mouth

-Difficult to clean inside

-Lid springs open, but spring isn't strong enough to keep lid open. Will discuss later

Now lets talk about the Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Backpack Bottle, Smoke Color:

PROS:

-Large mouth for easy sipping

-Keeps liquids hot for good periods of time

-Larger mouth allows for easier pouring of liquids inside it

-Larger inside allows for easier cleaning

-Easy grip shape, but a little more difficult to fit in cup holders

CONS:

-Lid does not lock securely enough. Will discuss later

-Top is not 100% waterproof.

-Top does not separate easily for cleaning

Now let me discuss them both and give my final recommendation. Both mugs claim to keep liquids hot and cold for long periods of time. I found in my personal tests, along with tests done with other members of my family, that the Zojirushi actually keeps liquids hotter for longer. My hypothesis is that since the Nissan/Thermos has a larger opening and mouth, it allows for more heat to escape even though both mugs are made of basically the same material, stainless steel. I've also found that the Nissan/Thermos mug leaks. I've found this multiple times, and it seems there's an issue with the O ring inside the mug, it's just not enough. If you compare the O ring to the Zojirushi, you'll find it is made to fit a lot more snugly inside of the mug and is higher quality.

Another issue is the locking lids. I've found the Zojirushi's lid locking device to be exceptional, it won't leak, period. The Nissan/Thermos lid relies on a ring to swing up to lock the lid, potentially allowing for just a slight amount of space for liquid to leak out (which also probably is why there's less heat retention).

Speaking of lids, lets get to the opening of the lids. Both mugs allow for you to press a button and the top swings open. This is where the Nissan/Thermos lid shines. When you press the button, the lid opens fast with a strong spring that will keep it open, but will allow for easy closing. The lid also does not swing if you should move the mug, it's pretty securely held by the spring. The Zojirushi mug does the same thing, however they rely on a weaker spring to keep the lid open, and then there's a notch at the end which will "lock" the lid open if it goes far enough. Problem is if you happen to unlock the lid but go to take a swig from the mug, the lid will bop you on the nose because it isn't nearly as strong as the Nissan/Thermos.

Both mugs do not emit heat on the outside of the mug, you'd never be able to tell if there was hot substances inside unless you opened it up which is good, it means they both attempt to keep the best amount of heat inside.

Lets talk about cleaning. Both mugs have a slim design so it is a little difficult to clean inside them unless you have a brush. Where the Zojirushi shines is that you can disconnect the lid from the top of the mug and clean everything, but the Nissan/Thermos does not...or at least I haven't been able to figure it out easily.

Overall my review will recommend the Zojirushi. The mug doesn't leak so I can fill it up and throw it in my bag to drink after I get off the train, it's easy to clean and retains heat a lot better then the other mug.

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First off i did some extensive searching. One of my biggest issues was cleaning the mouth piece that gets gunk'd up with coffee after a certain time. the more popular models like the Contigo AUTOSEAL Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler, 16 Ounces, Black have this issue where you cannot take it apart and even handwashing wont help.

So for me i've thrown out several cheaper travel mugs so i decided to invest into the Zojirushi models. NOW to be clear the other versions DO NOT have a dissembling mouth piece. yes they are cheaper but this new model is the only one that comes apart in this style.

So here are the pluses and minuses.

+ Slim. fits easily into my german car cup holder (BMW) you know how small these german car companies make them.

+ Open button. Super convenient for one handed operation.

+ Easy to Clean. again the stopper comes apart. i rinse and let it air dry. i also use a bottle brush to keep my investment clean OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush

+ Sexy. It's a sleek dark blue. I had the other color as well but found that too feminine so i did return that. I've gotten compliments for how stylish and functional it is. But the price is a little like 'oh' check ebay

+ Coffee was still hot after a few hours. Okay im used to it cooling down not burning my mouth every time i go for a slip so i'll have to get used to this!

+ Volume. 2 cups of coffee worth actually it looks like it holds more unless my french press robbed me of some water/coffee.

Price. It's expensive. IT's too bad we couldn't order from Japan Amazon because it goes way cheaper and they have BLACK!

No way to brew loose leaf tea in there. I knew that going in but it still is a bit of a bummer. So i have to transfer the contents.

Anyways i HIGHLY recommend it. i love it.

Please see the photo for a real world office setting lol

Happy Drinking!

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I purchased one for myself first & after trying it out. I purchased 10 more for family & friends.

Everyone loves it. It keeps your drinks hot or cold for hours & it doesn't leak. It's slim, lite & fits anywhere. I just lock & throw it into my bag & I don't have to worry about it leaking.

I have tried so many thermos from cheap one to very expensive camping ones & none of them works like Zojirushi.

I use it for cold drinks. I put 2 ice cubes in the afternoon & when I come home from work 8-10 hours later my drink is still cold & I come back with tiny little ice cubes still in it. And it doesn't have sweat beads outside. The insulation is so good that if you put boiling water in it & touch the outside, it feels perfectly room temperature. The cap comes apart & is super easy to clean. I'm so happy & excited this is stainless steel thermo mug that works. I tell everyone about it. Just wish they have more colors.

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At around $30, this was the priciest travel mug I've ever purchased. So why did I not go for a cheaper one? Well, I've gone through several of the ones you can get at Starbucks, Panera, and various other places. Some were okay and some were complete junk. When my last one fell apart while I was washing it, I decided to check Amazon to see what was on offer and found this 16 ouncer. It was the size I wanted, plus it seemed well designed. The reviews were positive, and I have a Zojirushi coffee maker that I love, so the brand recognition was there.

What I like:

The lid seals and locks. No more spills in the car when I hit a speed bump. I can put it in the side pocket of my backpack without worry.

The lid is spring loaded and I can open and close it with one hand.

The lid can be completely disassembled, including the gaskets, for thorough cleaning.

Insulation keeps my coffee hot for... well I'm not sure how long because I've always finished it before it's gone cold. The last drop is as hot as the first sip.

If it holds up over time, then it will be well worth the purchase price to me.

Review of Rack It Up Oval Pot Rack

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This pot rack is very nice quality and easy to install. However the picture on Amazon's page shows it without the interior grid and suggests that people who bought the rack also purchased the grid and ceiling trim covers. The rack DOES come with the grid but we did need the trim covers. The trim covers are very important since it makes for a much nicer finish. Amazon was very quick to take care of our "extra" ordered grid. A+ to Amazon Customer Service. Thanks Ria for being so efficient and curteous!

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I researched for a long time for a rack that would fit my space but still have enough storage space. I was very happy with this purchase. the one I got is actually alittle different design but essentailly the same product. love my rack and love how much space is freed up in my small kitchen with not alot of space for storage. It was a little bit of a pain to put together but it was worth it. There a few steps that you almost have to have a 2nd person to hold as you piece togehter. I paid about $20 more at Kohls but thats okay it was the cheapest I could find it at the time. I have owned this for about 4 months and I am very happy with it.

The only true negative with this rack is the anchor styem. I had to call the company twice and they do not answer questions about the Toggler anchorsyou have to call a seperate company. I also had to call a plaster specialist about advice weither or not the Toggler could be used in my ceiling. The Toggler is meant for HOLLOW wall space. After talking a plaster guy and told him about my wall space and year built it was determined that I do have hollow space and could use the anchor system. make sure you aviod beams cause it will not work. After drilling 1/2 inch in my ceiling I put the anchor in and I must not have broke it off correctly because it was stuck and not in the correct position. I again called the company and asked for advice. They sent me TWO new togglers and there apologies. When they arrived, within only a few days, I was told to just use something to push the old one up and into the ceiling and put the new one. So I did and once again it broke incorrectly!! Frustrated and down to my last Toggler I gave it more shot and SUCCESS!! It was a bit of a pain to get up but I love it. Make sure you just KNOW where are gonna hang and have read ALL the directions, especially realted to togglers, before hanging. If you do this you will be much happier. But if you make mistakes, like I did, know the company(s) are very helpful and will do anything they can to help you figure it out!! I thought the togglers seemed flimsy at first but after now fully understanding the designed, they actaully are pretty ingenious and I have no doubt that they will hold the weight they claim. The rack does shift weight when take off and put on new pots/pans, made me nervous first time it happens but its just redisributing weight and once again NO PROBLEMS. I know its a long review but I wish I had known the info and i help someone! All and all a great purchase on a budget, looks great and works great!!

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I was really skeptical of the installation system but decided to try and I'm glad I did. It was easy to install and looks great in my kitchen. I've hung several skippers, lids and pots on it without trouble!

I would recommend the decorative covers as well. They give it a nice finished look.

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I love the quick anchor system this rack uses. I have over 10 pots and pans hanging at all times and two of those pans are the heavy cast iron pans. The center is great for hanging long spoons and serving forks. Comes with plenty of hooks to hang items but I bought the extra hooks and I use them all. I get no end of compliments of this rack and for the cost it can't be beat.

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I have an 8-foot ceiling, so I ordered the additional low ceiling arms (I've included a photo). The pot rack is well-made and solid, and the instructions are pretty straightforward. There's a Snaptoggle drywall anchor installation video at toggler.com that's helpful in getting the provided drywall toggles installed right. Be sure to raise the movable plastic bolt on the toggler all the way up as far as it will go after you've drilled your 1/2 inch hole, and drawn the anchor on the toggler to the perpendicular position on the inside of the hole. Otherwise, it will just spin when you try to secure the rack to the ceiling with provided hardware bolts or hooks, and you'll have to buy another toggler set at Lowe's and repeat the procedure. That said, if you have 5/8" drywall in your ceiling, each anchor point supports 356 lbs., which is pretty impressive. I'm giving this item a 4-Star rating rather than 5 for 2 reasons: 1) I really don't like the regular-angled cookware hooks: I think all the provided hooks should be bent-angled so as to accommodate more pots/pans on the rack. As it is, you get 6 of each type (regular vs. bent-angled). 2) You get 2 separate grille sections, each 6" wide, with 3 movable bars to "secure" them to the rack...and that's it. The grille sections "slide," as there's no provided hardware to otherwise fasten them together, to the rack or the support bars, necessitating your doing the task yourself with wires, plastic clips etc. Not sure why the manufacturer doesn't provide a single 12 by 22" grille and some type of fastener, but I'm otherwise and altogether pleased with the product!

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This nut cracker is sturdy and will crack walnuts and smaller nuts with no problem. It is well built and I expect it to last.

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I was really disappointed that the claw cracker was so small and wimpy. I eat BIG lobsters and I needed a BIG claw cracker.This is not a "heavy duty" claw cracker and should not be advertised as such.

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Too small, my wife can't do much with it, and it takes a lot of effort for me to use it. Won't buy again.

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A must have for the shellfish eater and nut fanatic in the house. I got one to try and now we have to get more, far better than the vintage ones we've been using.

Highly recommended

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I bought this tool just for cracking lobster shells open. It has served this purpose well. However it also works well as a wrench to open the lid on a pickle jar or other hard to open lids.

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I purchased this cassoulet bowl in cherry and flame just to see how they would be for soup bowls. I think these are perfect for dinners where soup is the meal (chili, chicken and dumpling, etc.) They are a very nice size, for a generous portion. We don't fill them to the top, but about 2/3rds full, and it's a meal. I use the salad plate in the same color (or swap them, as all the colors in Le Creuset are compatible) as the liner for the bowls and it makes an attractive setting on the table. They wash very well in the dishwasher and no problems putting them in the microwave. I plan on getting at least four more as I can afford it. (These are not cheap!) The flame bowl came with a large chip, but it was replaced promptly. So far, no marks left by silverware on the inside of the bowl. Very pleased!

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This is great for heating in the microwave w/o spillovers. With the two grab handles, it makes it easy to grab and lift. Generous portion size allows chunky soups & individual casseroles to be served without danger of runoffs. I ordered two more after receiving the first order. Get them while you can.

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I needed a bowl that was oven and broiler safe for individual servings of pot pies . These were perfect , I purchased four .

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Very lovely bowl. It is perfect to hold hot soup. The hangers make it very easy to carry around. The color is very beautiful as well.

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Much smaller than I thought, but otherwise just fine. Bought as a Christmas gift to complement recipients' starter set they received as a wedding gift.

Chantal Brushed Stainless Steel 2-Quart Bubble Teakettle Review

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I like the shape of this tea kettle. It holds a good amount of water.

I like that the tea kettle is made of stainless steel.

I like the design of spout lid because the tea kettles that have the trigger button to open the spout lid always breaks quickly so this design is better.

I like the fact that the spout lid is made of stainless steel so it will not melt off or burn and become disfigured when the hot steam blows out of it.

I like the design of the handle because it is sturdy and allows me to pour the hot water without getting in contact with the hot water when pouring it out of the kettle. I like the black tip on the spout lid that allows you to flip the spout lid open without burning your fingers. I do not like that the black handle, lid handle and spout handle is made of plastic.....I wish it were made of very high heat resistant silicone that can be easily cleaned. But then I think the reason it is made of this type of black plastic is so that it doesn't last a lifetime....at some point its going to break....just don't know how soon.

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The handle broke 3 weeks after purchase. The plastic is too flimsy. Returned it for a refund.

Other than that, I liked the looks, the sound, the size and the spout length.

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The tea kettle is okay and performance is good.Not so much different from other tea kettles out there.I feel it's more expensive for the price you can get the same comparable one for half the price.

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Bought this kettle as a gift.....had a very nice look and feel to it. I am very happy with this item and believe it will make a great gift"

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After receiving the Chantal Brushed Stainless Steel 2-Quart Bubble Teakettle, I found this item extremely slow to come to a boil. Therefore, I returned the teakettle.

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I recently purchased this at a gourmet grocery store in their culinary arts section. I contacted the maker (Souk Ceramique) and received an email right away. They told me that it does not have a hole because it is a hand-thrown clay piece. The manufactured ones need holes because their tops sit on their bases tightly and the hole is necessary for steam to vent. In a hand-thrown tagine, the steam can vent around the base. Also, to season it soak it overnight in water. Then allow it to dry, coat the inside with olive oil, and put in a cold oven. Heat the oven to 350 degrees and allow the tagine to heat with it and then leave it for an hour and a half to two hours in there. Don't put it in cold water while it is hot. Let it cool down on its own. If it isn't used often, it should be re-seasoned every few months. I've read variations on the seasoning, but that is the best that I can find for now (some said soak it for one hour in water other sites said 4 hours). I was impressed by the prompt and helpful reply from customer service, and I like the product. The company truly tries to keep the old world alive through its authentic tagines.

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This is a light weight tajine that cooks food perfectly. I use mine several times a week. Easy clean up and looks great on the kitchen counter.

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This is a gorgeous product and one I was very happy to receive.

Unfortunately the base cracked the very first time I used it, even though I seasoned and used it according to the instructions.

The instructions say a diffuser is "recommended" for stovetop use. I think this should be upgraded to "required" and a diffuser sold with the tagine.

At the very least the manufacturer should mention a diffuser as a strongly recommended accessory in the description of this product here on the website. I would certainly have purchased and used one if only I had known.

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From start to finish, this has been a great experience. Although weather influenced shipping, LeSouk , the shipper, kept me informed. To make up for the delay, they included an extra product free of charge. The tagine I ordered is wonderful. Follow the care directions, and you should have succulent treats. Word of caution. Because it is made of clay, do not put directly on heat. I used a cast iron fry pan upside down to diffuse heat and to eliminate hair line cracks. The tagine is decorative and a bit exotic looking. All in all a welcome addition to my kitchen.

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I purchased my tagine a few months ago and wasnt sure I made the right choice after reading more about temperatures and diffusers. But I persevered, bought a copper diffuser as I was determined to prepare a moroccan meal. I love lamb. I found the spanish saffron in local grocery stores and took out the cookbook. By now I had to re-season the tagine, soaking and oiling the inside. I combined a few recipes from the little book that was recommended. I seasoned and browned the meat first. I put a little oil in the tagine with onion and garlic, a pinch of the saffon and just enough water to cover the meat. Medium for an hr and half. Then some zucchini and red bell pepper for about another 45 min. Topped with roasted shelled pistachio nuts and pitted kalamata olives. OMG. The sweat delicate aroma of the saffronamazing. The meat was like budder. Now to find Moroccan wine on long Island. I bought the 9x9in diffuser.

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I had a stainless steel pan set for several years and the bottoms were wearing out, so I was looking for an inexpensive replacement for a few of them. This set was exactly what I was looking for. Although it's rather lightweight, it does a good job and looks nice with the see through lids.

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Bought a set of these last year and waited a whole year to write my review. Inexpensive for stainless steel cookware, which is important so that you don't have aluminum or nonstick chemicals leeching into your food. Light weight too. We bought a second set also so we would have extra lids and extra pots. Use them almost every day. My husband managed to crack the handle of one of the frying pans in half while cooking; we're still using it with the cracked handle. Yes, food sticks more than a nonstick surface (of course), and cleaning the pots and pans is easier when they're hot, but otherwise we're happy with the purchase. And I can sleep at night knowing that unwanted metals and plastics are not in our food.

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This cookware set is a healthier choice than using NON-Stick. The largest pot that comes with it arrived slightly bent, but I didn't bother returning it. I find that I can cook at lower electric settings with this cookware. One must be careful not to burn these, but it's a better choice than non-stick because most non-stick cooking materials start breaking off in very small pieces into your food after a few months of constant use. These can be harder to clean than non-stick but personally, I would rather NOT swallow little pieces of the various non-stick cooking materials. I use these almost every day. They have held up well. These are very usable.

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First I have the old castille magefesa pan set which I love. This new set arrived just fine. It is not as heavy as my old set, but seems to be cooking just as well. I have not had any issues yet.

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Haven't used my dishes yet, but I love the black matte design. Looking forward to baking a casserold for friends and presenting it in this handsome dish.

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