Tupperware Microwave Multi Steamer Square Veggie Rice Cooker Green Reviews

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I have used mine for years and it is wonderful for fresh and frozen vegtables. Also for reheating rice and rolls. I do not know how to cook rice in it and wish someone had the original instructions.

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Precise Heat 6pc Stainless Steel Skillet Set with Steam Control Review

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My wife and I are very pleased with these skillets we purchased online. We really enjoy using them, learning to cook the "waterless and "greaseless" way. When we grill meat on the skillet, we do not need to use any cooking oil. The meat gets cooked in its own fat. For vegetables, we find the cooking time shorter using the skillet, compared to using other pans or pots we have. In addition, the cooked vegetable retains its own natural sweetness. The skillets are also easy to clean.

It's truly the healthier way of cooking. On top of that, we save on the cooking oil as well as the gas.

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These pans are terrific! Nothing sticks to them. The construction and materials are far superior to most of the pans I own. I would recommend them highly. HOWEVER, DON'T BUY THEM FROM SELLER BuyDBest!!! The pans arrived with no info on care or use so I tried numerous time to contact the seller and got ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE FROM THE SELLER AT ALL! Fortunately there was enough info on the internet about waterless cooking to get me started.

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I absolutely love these pans and wouldn't cook with anything else. I would recommend them to over any other pan on the market.

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I would recommend these skillets. They are good quality, but they are heavy so keep in mind before you purchase.

Lodge A5DOL Parchment Paper Dutch Oven Liners, pack of 8 Review

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This is NOT a must-have product; but it IS a GOOD product. 8 flat parchment liners, each 20 inches in diameter will fit nicely in a 12-inch (6 quart) cast iron DO. I used it in my 10-inch, and cut away most of the excess, folding about 1/2 inch down over the edge of the DO, which protected the edge from drips and spills as I served. The paper did not inhibit the seal of the lid or the performance of the oven at all. When clean up time came, I just folded the liner onto itself and tossed it away no hassle to remove the last of the food. I could have even tossed it into the fire. There was some condensation between the liner and the DO, which I just wiped out with a sponge and warm water.

Granted, a properly seasoned/conditioned (and mine is) DO is not difficult to clean, but the liner enabled me to spend more time enjoying our friends on our camping trip, rather than cleaning the cast iron in the dark. But if your DO is not well seasoned yet (maybe a new pre-seasoned piece, straight out of the box), this will ensure your food won't stick. It is also helpful for those dishes that can impair that good, black non-stick conditioning, especially sweet, sticky, or acidic (tomato) based fare.

Coleman also makes this same product, but (at this writing) Lodge is about half the price.

Aluminum liners are also available. I chose the parchment liners over the aluminum ones for a few reasons:

* parchment liners are one-size-fits-most; aluminum liners are size-specific

* parchment is more compact than the aluminum ones. I can store all 7 remaining liners inside the DO or in

my camp box

* parchment is more eco-friendly than aluminum

* Lodge liners cost less than the aluminum ones

One thing to note that might make the aluminum ones a better choice for some applications is that the parchment does not fit flat up against the sides of the oven; it must be sort of pleated to go in picture a giant basket-type coffee filter, and you'll get the idea. The parchment would be less pleated in a larger oven; more-so in a smaller oven.

Also note that liners are not permitted in Dutch Oven cooking contests. These are for recreational cooking only.

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Yes, I'm lazy. These liners make cleanup a snap, just fold them as you take them out and add to the campfire. Some moisture will pass to the oven, so don't forget to re-oil befre you put it away. The parchment will not burn under normal cooking, but if you usually burn dinner you'll have to scrub abd re-season anyway.

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Plus: keeps the oven clean while camping I didn't have to do too much to keep things clean BUT minus: it burns and it got into the food I was making so I couldn't serve that and the areas it burned through I had to clean so it defeated the purpose. might try the tin ones next time.

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These worked excellent! Made camp clean up so much easier! Will definitely be bringing these from now on! The fit was great. I don't know what the reviewer who said they burned was doing. We put ours in our 8qt Dutch oven and placed it right in the fire. 30-40mins later we had a perfect cowboy stew and later a perfect peach cobbler! Neither parchment liner was the least bit browned or burnt.

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These work, don't get me wrong. But they're kind of annoying to deal with. Not as annoying as scrubbing out my Dutch oven in the dark while camping, but annoying. They're really crinkly and they kind of shift in the Dutch oven when you're adding ingredients. It's worth it not to have to work so hard at washing it though.

However, they aren't a great value for the price. For some reason I was expecting a truly innovative design. These are just circles of parchment paper. I could easily make them myself.

Calphalon Contemporary Glass Cover Reviews

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I have had this thing on my wishlist forever. It was only $20, but for some reason, I never pulled the trigger on getting it. My birthday rolled around, and being that you don't get presents at my age, I thought I'd finally get this for myself. I know, that's lame, right? "Yay it's my birthday, now I can finally get that PAN COVER I've always wanted!". But well, that's how it went down. I'm sure there's some psychological reasoning behind that I bet people buy more crap on or near their birthdays. Anyhow this shipped to me fairly quickly. The pan cover was wrapped up super-tight in bubble wrap; nothing was going to damage this en-route. I have a 12" Calphalon pan with no top which I've ALWAYS needed. I have the 10" pan too, and it has it's cover, but I always end up using the bigger one ALL the time and always wish I had the darn cover. I was using tinfoil whenever a recipe called for simmer something with the cover on. Lame. Well, this thing fit my pan just perfectly and it matches my 10" pan with cover so now I'm all set. I mean, it's a glass cover for a pan what exactly more is there to say other than "it fits"??? I hope you have enjoyed reading this and have a nice day!

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After reading some of these reviews I was worried it wouldn't fit my Calphalon contemporary non-stick 12" frypan (code 1392 etched on the pan's bottom). However it fits fine, good seal, nice to have glass. What's not to like?

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I bought this on sale locally, and could not pass it up. As a bonus, the same store had a Calphalon Everyday 10" omelette pan for sale, and this lid fits it PERFECTLY. Calphalon used to be consistently high-end, but in the past half decade, they've introduced "budget" lines for Target and other stores which are ... good but not great. This lid is in the latter group ... GREAT. Definitely a bargain over the more expensive Calphalon One 10-inch glass lid.

I'm happy with this lid, impressed with its quality and function. I think you will be, too.

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I ordered both this and the 10" lid. Both of them fit my "Contemporary" non-stick set. I noticed complaints from other reviewers. If you have the "Unison" or other style non-stick these may not fit. If you go to the Calphalon website you will see that the "Unison" pan lids are sold in a two-piece set, but you have to buy the individual lids for the "Contemporary" style. Know your pan styles before you buy, because these lids fit my pans perfectly.

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This is the best lead in my home, so far! It fits a lot of kitchenware.

It is designed so that plus or minus a little bit still fits. You do not have to check again and again that your fry pan is EXACTLY 10 in. There are varieties like 10' with a quarter or so (etc.) on market it is all still good. And it cowers smaller objects well. I found it the most useful of all covers I ever had.

IMUSA A417-80401 Polished Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker 4.4Qt Review

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This is the best pressure cooker I have ever owned. It is truly a perfect size and cleans very easily. If you are a person that needs a meal cooked quickly on those days that you dont have a lot of time to work with. This pot is ideaL!!!!

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This is the best pressure cooker I've ever had. Perfect size, light, and easy to clean. My cooking time cuts to half. It's the best value in market. You will get more than what you paid for with this pressure cooker. Highly recommended.

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Works well. I'm used to pressure cookers so this wasn't different but the red pin close to the handle got me. It wasn't in the right position when I got the cooker and when I tried pressuring it won't work. Then I realized it had to be up, not inside the hole.

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I was using Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker years and it was time to get new pressure cooker. This Imusa pressure cooker is super light and better price than Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker. I am so happy with my decision.

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This pressure cooker is the perfect size for me. I cook small amounts of food at a time. The cooker is good quality and works perfectly. With this one, as with others, after use and washing, I oil the seal and put it in the pot, not the lid, until next use. It will keep the seal supple and longer lasting.

Reviews of Ikea Stabil Stainless Steel Pot Strainer Colander Lid Kitchen

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This is one of the best purchases I have made. This works so well with any product that you need to strain...whether it is fruit or vegetables.or saving a juice for a gravy...awesome. I would highly recommend!!

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This does the job but you have to be firm with your thumbs to hold this against the pot and be sure there is absolutely NO gap between the pot and the strainer at the bottom because items will fall out. In my case elbow macaroni. I am sure it would be great with bigger items.

Buy Bodum Chambord 8 Cup Double Wall Thermal Coffee Maker with New

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I grind beans fresh before making coffee in either my Chemex or Bodum. Both work well but differ a different in type of richness. The Chemex coffee tends to be lighter in taste, never bitter even when coffee is made strong. The Bodum is much richer and sensitive to how made. It's more senstive to variations in brewing time, grind size, and quantity of water used. However, when you find the right brew time, the right quantity of water, the right grind size for a particular bean, nothing beats it, it's like a perfect glass of wine. I have to admit it has taken me a bit of time to get all this right but on weekends when I have the time, it's the best.

The double wall unit is strong and easy to clean. It does not keep the coffee hot for a long time. So, usually I only make enough for one or two cups for my wife and myself. For me taking the time to get the coffee right is kind of a zen thing, grinding, making, cleaning up and drinking for me is relaxing, a quiet way to start a weekend day on a high note.

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I love my Bodum Thermal French Press Coffee Pot. I wanted a coffee pot that didn't take up a lot of room on my precious counter space, and that made a great cup of coffee. Plus the thermal glass is a must. There's no worrying that the boiling water I pour into it will crack or break the glass. There's nothing to plug in and there's no noise. The coffee steeps for as long as I like, although the 4 minutes recommended works well. The directions say to stir the water and coarsely ground coffee in the pot before letting it steep, but I omit that step. I found that stirring seems to leave a trace of grounds after I pour. I have a great cup of coffee w/o the stirring. I just put my coffee in the pot (I use 1 tablespoon per 3/4 cup of water),add boiling water,and let steep. The directions on the box say 1 T per 1/2 cup but that's really strong.

I actually prefer my coffee than the coffee shops I was going to in the morning.

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I take my coffee black. No cream. No sugar. I've been drinking it this way for the last five years, since my first cup of coffee brewed in a French Press. My first French Press was a Bodum and I have purchased three more since then. Two as gifts and this one, to replace my original, which I broke while cleaning. Though the French Press is more involved than brewing coffee in a drip machine, the difference in quality is well worth it. If you're going to invest in a French Press, then I'd also encourage you to purchase a grinder. Great coffee is best when the coffee is freshly roasted and freshly ground. I use the Capresso 560 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Brushed Silver Finish.

After breaking my first Bodum (be careful, the glass is very slippery when wet), I bought this one for two reasons: 1) the double-wall feature (more for the visual effect than the "keep coffee hot" claim) and 2) the locking lid. I didn't put too much stock in the Press "keeping coffee hot for hours" claim because coffee brewed in a French Press should be poured from the Press immediately after brewing, to keep the coffee from becoming bitter, due to prolonged exposure to the coffee grounds. I pour my coffee from the Press into a Bodum Canteen Double-Wall Carafe with Stainless Steel and Silicone Lid, which is perfect for setting onto the table or for making coffee available for everyone to pour, grab and go. One final note of warning: the locking lid works well, but the spout does tend to drip after pouring. Overall, I highly recommend this French Press.

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When I received this item, I was impressed with the unit until I made my first pot of coffee. The rubber (polymer) seal/gasket below the spout was torn and allowed coffee to pour on the counter without coming through the spout as designed. An inspection of this seal determined that it was manufactured from a very thin ring of material and, in my opinion, would be prone to this type of failure due to its' insubstantial construction. The other parts of this unit seemed to be well made. I am very surprised that this was not discovered by the engineers at Bodum during preproduction testing of this coffee press prior to placing the unit in full production. I have used other Bodum presses and have not seen problems of this nature with the other units. I am returning this unit and will purchase another Bodum press as a replacement, but I would NOT purchase this model until Bodum has resolved what I would consider a major design flaw. This flaw has the potential to seriously injure a person pouring coffee due to the coffee which pours out without being routed through the spout. I was lucky, in that I used non-boiling water per the directions which were included with the press. Had I been using boiling water, I would have been scalded. That is why I am giving this particular press a one star rating. Note: Amazon made the return as easy as it could be in this situation, and the fault lies with the press design and not with Amazon or the shipper.

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I originally gave this coffee press a 5 star review. While it makes excellent coffee, I have just broken my 2nd double wall glass container while washing it. It looks sturdy, but is actually very delicate and I don't want to waste more money. I plan to buy a regular coffee press and pour the coffee in a thermos to keep it warm.

Review of 20 Qt. Stainless Steel Stock Pot, Induction Ready 3-Ply Clad Base

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The stock pot arrived on time and in good condition. I have used the stock pot twice since it was delivered. I find the pot distributes heat very evenly and is great for making large quantities which I then freeze in multiple containers. I would recommend this pot to anyone that likes to make a large quantity of items like soup for freezing for later use or for a large party.

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When we built a new house a few years ago, we opted for an induction cooktop. Day to day pots had been replaced immediately, but we felt the lack of a large pot for doing "big-group" sized stews, etc. When this pot arrived last week, it was immediately put to the test when I made a triple-sized batch of green chile pork stew.

That recipe calls for browning the pork in the bottom of the pan. I was particularly pleased with the excellent heat distribution across the bottom of the pan a good match for the 11" circle on our induction cooktop.

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MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE TO GROW OUR GARDEN AND CAN OUR PRODUCE... SO WE NEEDED A NEW POT FOR THIS PROCESS... AND I ALSO LOVE TO COOK SOUPS, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, AND SO FORTH IN LARGE QUANTITIES AND THEN EITHER FREEZE IT OR CAN IT FOR LATER. SO OFF I WENT ON THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE WEB AND SEARCHED FOR MY DREAM STOCK POT... AND I FOUND IT... AND ORDERED IT... AND AFTER USING IT WE ARE HEAD OVER HEELS WITH THIS POT... AND PLAN TO BUY MORE SIZES AND SO FORTH FROM THIS SAME COMPANY AND THROUGH AMAZON... THE PRODUCT IS EXACTLY WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AND THE PACKAGING WAS FANTASTIC. NO BENT LID OR HANDLES OR ANYTHING.... THE POT WAS IN PERFECT SHAPE AND AS ALWAYS THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE OF ORDERING FROM AMAZON WAS AMAZING. WE ARE SO VERY PLEASED WITH OUR PRODUCT WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.... AND HAPPY CANNING Y'ALL!!!

Stansport Black Granite Cookware Review

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I didn't read the description closely enough before I bought these so I was a bit surprised at how TINY they are. But that's my fault. But I've used them and they work well enough for what they are. The handles are annoying to me because they just won't stay in one place. Other than that, they're not bad. The cup is a useless, cheap piece of plastic. I don't even know where it is anymore... I probably tossed it.

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This set was a gift and my son was very happy with the size, quality and weight. Will be great for hikes

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This set is very small. Even the biggest pot is not is not enough for a spaghetti dish. I usually cook for 2days or more. If you're like me, this is not enough, def. But I think i can use for warm-up something.

The quality of non-stick is quite good. You can use the pan for 1 suny-side-up. Still, I'm not gonna recommend this.

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The set would not be bad aside from the fact that is SO SMALL! I gueess it is meant for camping trips... dont buy it if you're looking for something actully useful.

Cheap KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Design Series Stand Mixer KSM155GB

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I've been using this mixer for over one year now and have no complaints. I bake part time and use it almost every single day. Clean up is simple, the glass bowl is gorgeous. I like being able to see if any ingredients are not incorporated. I like to leave it on my counter for my guests to admire, its almost like a decoration. Everyone says how pretty it is.

Definitely worth the price.

UPDATE 1/13/2012: The original silver paddle attachment has tarnished after a short time even though I hand washed it. I found this paddle on Amazon and it is far superior to the one Kitchen Aid provides. It scrapes the bowl so there is no more sticking a spatula in the mix while the mixer is on! It was so amazing, i ordered a second paddle. Best part, you can throw them in the dishwasher. As for the metal paddle from Kitchen Aid...I threw it away without regret!

Mixer still runs perfectly. I've probably used it no less than 300 times in the last two years.

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New Metro Design Beater Blade for 5-Quart KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers, white grey blades

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I won't lie, this thing makes me smile when I walk into the kitchen. I bought the metal-bowl version (KSM150) to make cookies after my hand mixer started to smoke during a particularly intense doughing session. I've used it primarily for that and pizza crusts. Things that can be mixed with a handheld whisk, I opt for that instead.

Do you need a stand mixer? No, probably not, but it sure takes the grunt work out of stirring and kneading. It also mixes more consistently than I could by hand and classes up the counter.

If you're set on a stand mixer, should you buy this one? Maybe. It's not designed for huge amounts of heavy dough or constant use. It's built well, but it's not an industrial machine. It audibly strains with a double helping of cookie dough (around 25 oz of flour) and kneading wet, thick pizza dough. With that sort of load, there's no speed difference between setting 6 and 10, though of course you'd never knead that fast anyway.

KitchenAid has some mixers that are ostensibly a bit stronger. They're all lift-style: instead of tilting the head back, the head sits higher and you raise and lower the bowl. I prefer the tilt-head style. The paddles never get out of the way with the bowl-lift, getting the bowl to lock in place is a jerky movement, and it takes up a lot of vertical counter space. What you do get for the extra cost of the Pro series is a better dough hook, a metal gearbox, more power, and a slightly larger bowl. Even these higher-power mixers will fall short of alternatives from Bosch and Electrolux for serious breadmaking, however.

If you go the other direction with the cheaper Classic Plus, you lose 1/2 QT of bowl capacity, a handle on the bowl, the splash guard, and color choices besides white. Otherwise, it's functionally identical to this model and about the same power. This mixer also came with a recipe book in addition to the splash guard. I haven't used either. The guard is a fiddly thing, you spill less just tilting the mixer up and dumping your ingredients in. I do think the extra 1/2 quart and the handle are worth something though (especially for double recipes) and could justify opting for the Artisan.

This particular model has a glass bowl relative to the more popular metal style. The glass is a lot heavier and less durable, but it does have measuring units and a pouring spout. The translucency solves a problem that really isn't a problem. Likewise, for measuring, I have my metal bowl on top of a kitchen scale because doughs turn out more consistent if I go by ounces instead of volume. Different recipes may benefit more.

There's a lot of talk about Hobart units. Prior to about 1985, these mixers were made by Hobart, a supplier of industrial kitchen equipment. Later models are made by Whirlpool. There's some debate whether the new models are as good as the old ones, particularly in regard to the gearbox. My take is that if you can find an old Hobart (e.g., K4SS, K5-A, K5SS with a metal 'Hobart' placard) and it runs well, it's likely to keep running well no matter what you throw at it. But it won't be as clean and may not fit certain new bowls, paddles, or attachments.

New or old, these KitchenAid mixers are dead-simple to repair. The motor brushes are replaceable without dismantling the unit ($10 or so and hidden beneath the black circular covers), the speed governor is mechanically adjustable, and the gearbox is straightforward and easily accessible. This means that they're intriguing on the used market. People receive them as gifts and put them in the local classifieds with minimal use or minor flaws you can fix. Typical transaction prices are $125-$175, and I've seen this mixer as low as $75. For new units, Kohls has them on sale quite often.

Here's the full list of KA mixers:

K45SS Classic

* Tilt-head, 250W, 4.5QT metal

KSM75 Classic Plus

* Tilt-head, 275W, 4.5QT metal

KSM95 Ultra Power

* Tilt-head, 300W, 4.5QT metal

KSM100 Ultra Power Plus

* Tilt-head, 300W, 4.5QT metal handle, pouring shield

KSM150 Artistan

* Tilt-head, 325W, 5QT metal handle, pouring shield

KSM152 Artisan Custom Metallic

* Tilt-head, 325W, 5QT glass handle, pouring shield

KSM155 Artisan Premium Metallic

* Tilt-head, 325W, 5QT glass handle, pouring shield

KSM160PS Ultra Power

* Tilt-head, 325W, 5QT glass handle, 3QT metal, pouring shield

KSM160APS Architect

* Tilt-head, 325W, 5QT metal handle, 3QT metal, pouring shield

KSM500 Pro 500

* Bowl-lift, 325W, 5QT metal handle, pouring shield, metal gears, soft-start/auto shutoff

RKG25H0X Heavy Duty

* Bowl-lift, 450W, 5QT metal handle, pouring shield, spiral hook, metal gears, soft-start/auto shutoff

KV25G0X Pro 5

* Bowl-life, 450W, 5QT metal handle, pouring shield, spiral hook, metal gears, soft-start/auto shutoff

KP26M1X Pro 600

* Bowl-lift, 575W, 6QT metal handle, pouring shield, spiral hook, metal gears, soft-start/auto shutoff

KSM7586P Pro Line

* Bowl-lift, 1.3HP, 7QT metal handle, pouring shield, spiral hook, metal gears, soft-start/auto-shutoff

If you'd rather have a more powerful bowl lift mixer, KitchenAid's refurbished store often has the Heavy Duty Series for as little as $175 (if you Google a coupon code). It's a doppelganger for the Pro 5 and includes the superior spiral dough hook. Whatever you buy, try to have it on (even with an empty bowl) for a few minutes at least once a week or two. The oil-leak problem occurs when the oil breaks down from disuse. If the mixer runs with any frequency, you'll never encounter it.

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I bought this product as an upgrade to my KSM150. I know it's not technically an upgrade, as the motor, size, and function are identical, however, it sure feels like it. The glass bowl, paired with the deep blue and high gloss shine, makes it look more like art than an appliance. It was delivered about 36 hours ago, and I am looking for more ways to use it in my daily cooking. I love the marked measurements on the glass bowl (which is thick, sturdy, and not quite as heavy as Pyrex which is bonus). It seems to run quieter and mix more thoroughly than my old mixer (which was bought in 2007). I should mention my old mixer was just fine, ran great, and I never had one problem with it. I don't have any reason to believe this mixer will not last my holiday baking and general use. I did not need it, however, I had to have it, and now I regret waiting the few weeks I researched and waited to order. I checked all the brands out, as I feel this will be my last stand mixer purchase for quite a while, and even though there are a ton of options out there, some offering more options for less money, I have had great success with Kitchen Aid small appliances, and did not want to give up the option of a funky color to save a few bucks, or spend the same with for a design I don't personally like. Though I originally planned to upgrade to the 6qt lift style, I am glad I looked around and found this because I am absolutely in LOVE.

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This is my first Kitchen Aid mixer of my own, and how beautiful!

For one, the candy apple looks lovely on my counter top. The nice glossy coating gives a nice shine to it.

I have been using Kitchen Aid mixers my whole life as my mother has always had one, and I have to say that this design is quite elegant. The new attachments are very light weight and the big glass bowl is a fun aspect. It does add a little something to be able to watch the contents mix from the outside.

A wonderful addition to my kitchen!

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If you need all metal gears get this:

KitchenAid KP26M1PSL Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Silver

All I wanted was a kitchenaid like my mothers. One that is still alive after 20+ years.

I was given this one. Excited as I went off to the races mixing and beating and cooking.

And then it started in the first 6 months. The locking didnt lock well, the gears began to grind, and the top began popping up and down. Further research showed me that these new artisans are NOT the same and have PLASTIC gears that wear down and begin having issues. Mine is only getting worse with time.

I'm so dissapointed overall, especially considering these come with dough hooks AND I always followed manufacturer recommendations of use.

So if you want to spend a hefty amount for something that will begin it's downward spiral in a year, get this. My advice? Spend the money the first time and go for the pro series with bowl lifts rated at 450watts or higher, supposedly these are ALL METAL gear construction. A must have for kneading bread or fast mixing.

Reviews of Bella Flame 9.5" Green Ceramic Coated Nonstick Fry Pan w/ Glass Lid

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We've been using this pan for more than a month now and so far it's far and away the best non-stick pan we've ever owned. No more teflon poisoning for us. This ceramic coated product is the real deal. Going to buy the larger version ASAP.

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This is the best pan I've ever owned and you can't beat the price for both the pan and lid. I love the heart designs on the bottom and the nonstick surface is killer. It cooks eggs so well and you basically just have to rinse it to get any food off for washing purposes. I'd buy an entire kitchen's worth of this product if they made more than just two sizes of pans.

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Have had this for several months and use it every morning. Excellent pan, makes great eggs. Use a plastic turner to preserve the coating as it will scratch with a metal one.

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I've only had this for a few weeks, so I can't comment on how well it will hold in the long run, but at least until now it is great. It seems sturdy and well made, the non-stick works perfectly, heats well and evenly. It is aluminium, so it is not to heave, but neither it is so light as to seem flimsy. Nothing bad to say about this pan.

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We use this pan for morning eggs. The ceramic nonstick coating and glass cover are especially appreciated. So far, everythin g has gone well.

Circulon Contempo Stainless Steel Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set Reviews

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These are great. Very tough. Induction compatible. Metal utensil safe (thought I wouldn't do that), and dishwasher safe. The base is very thick and I've never better cookware for heat distribution. I was worried that the handles on the lids weren't very big and that my hand would touch the metal parts. It turns out the metal bit that connects the handle to the lid doesn't get hot at all so it's no concern at all.

I have the circulon hard anodized symmetry set as well (Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set, 11-Piece) and that is great as well. I was very curious what the difference was and why this set is cheaper:

1. These have thinner side walls. It makes no difference at all. I have pots that cost more than this set with thin walls.

2. The walls go straight up and down. The other ones were fluted to help pour without spalshing. Both sets perform admirably and honestly the is no difference performance wise.

3. The long handles on these are better, I think, because they don't collect water in the dishwasher.

Both had very nice thick bases and are really amazing. If you want to save money and don't mind the looks of this set then get this. No performance is sacrificed. The other set looks nicer however (bigger handles) and I can see why it costs a little more. Both are really really good and I'd say a good value for the quality you get.

EDIT (Sept 2012)

I don't like these as much anymore since the pots with the long handles retain water in them from the dishwasher. The water gets in where the handle attaches to the pot/pan. And when you turn the pot right side up, water slowly dribbles out for a long time. It doesn't dry in there well and the handle starts conducting heat when being used.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These pans are fantastic for boiling pasta and low to medium temperature cooking.

The non stick finish is so good that even when making macaroni the pasta will not stick to the bottom of the pan if unstirred for five minuets. That is impressive.

But, and this is a big BUT, these pans strictly prohibit cooking on high temperatures without liquids.

What does that mean?

It means that you cannot braise meats or use any of the popular ultra fast high temperature cooking methods.

The explanation is valid: no pans have a non-stick coating that can handle this sort of liquid free high temperature cooking. This is a true statement. But Calphalon Professional Series pans come close.

These Circulon pans are great, at what they do. I love the way they boil so evenly. I love the easy clean up. These are great non-stick pans. And, they look good too.

These also have loops for those who hang their pots and pans.

Over all, these are great pans. They just don't do it all. Be sure they work for your cooking methods before you buy and you will be happy.

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My wife does most, okay all, of the cooking. She loves these pots and pans. They heat up quickly and evenly. Everything cooks faster than with our old set. They look nice too. Since she cooks, I clean. I think I am getting the most benefit out of them. They are super easy to clean. We haven't found anything that sticks yet. I did a lot of research, and this was the best set for the price. We are very happy.

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My wife and I really like the set. We were really impressed with the non stick surface. She burned something in on of the pans and it cleaned up with little to no effort.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program As a professional chef I often get asked and often ask myself to demo a variety of cookware for my cooking programs and culinary classes. It was a joy to see this set hit the Amazon-vine program and I looked forward to opening my box of pans the moment they hit the front porch.

First let me say they were packaged quite well and the lids fit perfectly onto the handles to allow each pan to be placed on my pot rack. In the package were a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 8-quart covered stockpot, 8.5-inch french skillet and a 10-inch french skillet

This set is a great set for the average kitchen and I have enjoyed using them for a variety of tasks from omelets, stir fry's, cooking pasta all utilizing metal utensils. The coating is very durable and will take up 400 degrees in the oven without flaking off or melting the handles. The lids go well with the pans and many reviews commented that the handles are too big. I'm used to storing pans and lids aside from each other but they both work well together if you want to hang them up.

I really like the exterior finish and it's very easy to clean and maintain and has stood up to the dishwasher and scrubbing by hand. As for the interior you can burn marinara sauce, scorch milk and overcook mac and cheese till it turns black and each will simply drop out of the pan and wipe clean with little effort.

I will say that high heat cooking is out if you are not adding in a liquid or some sort of fat. You will need to get a traditional pan without a non stick coating to get a good sear, unless the pans specifically state they are non stick and made to sear, such as those from Calaphalon.

As for the price you really can't do any better for a complete set such as this. You get a great set of high quality cookware that will give you loads of versatility in the kitchen. Will this cookware set do everything if you are looking for a do it all professional set, no. Will this cookware set give the average to budding professional chef the option to get creative and have fun in the kitchen, yes.

Enjoy the set of cookware, you will not be disappointed.

Ginkgo Lafayette 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service Reviews

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I had received 2 sets of this silverware from Bed Bath and Beyond... Sept. 2006.

I ordered this set to replace some missing pieces.

NOT a match

I read the product description 18/0 and thought it was a typo because further down on the page in the product description it says, " Crafted of durable 18/10 stainless steel and designed to be used on a daily basis"

I'd send them back, they are cheap compared to what I had, but my hubby already had thrown them in the dishwasher and we were already using them before I really had a chance to check them out.

I could pick them out just by weight alone...

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I'm pretty picky about my silverware. To me, a lot of them have an odd metallic taste to them. These do not. Besides that, they're attractive, comfortable to use, nestle well, and I love my company to see how they shine ;-)

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We got the 45 piece set for our wedding a few years ago and I ordered this 20-piece set to add to our collection now while it's still on the market. Regardless of what another reviewer claims, this is the same high quality stainless steel as the original set I received, which I consider to be very high quality. This silverware is strong, you don't have to worry about bending the spoon when you're spooning out ice hard ice cream. We had a spoon get nicked in the garbage disposal once and it only made a very minor mark, which impressed me.

Through the years we've had many friends/family mention that they like our silverware

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I received three sets of this flatware set. We love to entertain and often run out of flatware when we have guests over. We received these as a wedding present. I saw this set at a local kitchen store and fell in love with them. If I were buying them i would have bought locally but because we wanted to ask for them as a gift we purchased them from Amazon. There were some issues with shipping. The company sent the wrong set. Since they were a gift our friend took care of returning them and receiving the correct set. From my understanding they were very timely in sending her the correct set. We have been using them for about one month now and they have gone through countless washes in the dishwasher. So far they have held up well. They are perfect for everyday use but still add a touch of class with the beautiful hammered handles. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a new flatware set.

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I really love this pattern, saw it in a store locally but and finally found it here for a better price yay!