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Changing the blade was a very simple process. If you don't have a retainer nut wrench and don't want to buy one it is possible to use a pair of pliers to remove the retainer nut (the large metal ring on the bottom of the container).

Here's how:

You will notice that the retainer nut has two raised portions with a gap between them.

1. Get a pair of medium sized pliers.

2. Open them all the way.

3. The jaws should sit nicely in the retainer nut gaps.

4. Grasp the handles and turn counter clockwise while aligning the jaws in the gap.

5. This should loosen the retainer nut. ( Mine was not very tight at all)

The directions that come with the replacement blade are very good. Basically once you have removed the retainer nut you will grasp the blade from the inside of the container with a cloth and pull it out. Clean anything dirty then reassemble in reverse. Drop in new assembly, lightly oil threads and secure retainer nut.

During the assembly and reassembly process it is necessary to secure the container. I found it easy enough to put it on the ground and lock the container with my knees. I felt it was all pretty easy but this assumes a basic amount of coordination and being comfortable with hand tools. Good luck.

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works as well as the original. I tried replacing the bearings and seals in my old blade assembly, which requires a press (you can use a vise) and collets (I used sockets) but the new seals didn't last and then the bearings got corroded and it was a mess. Plus, sourcing the bearings and seals took a while. If you go that route yourself, DO NOT pound anything apart, USE A PRESS or you will peen the heck out of the components and nothing will want to go back together. Don't ask me how I know, I'm still traumatised about it.

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If you aren't certain what's wrong with your Vitamix then call them FIRST. The tech that

we talked to was able to diagnose our Unit OVER THE PHONE. You must have a speaker

phone, but their techs are spot on.

Make Certain YOU GET THE WRENCH and don't tear up your unit just replacing

the blade assembly. I was tempted, but decided against it.

After removing the old blade assembly and spinning it and comparing it with

the new assembly it was no mystery what was wrong. The inner bearings had started

to seize up. If we had kept trying to use the old assembly it was have burned

out the motor and that would have been big bucks.

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This is easy to install if you have the screwdriver for the blender. You can get the screwdriver for about $15 bucks. It takes about 4 minutes to change the blade and requires a bit of muscle to get the old blade out but no mechanical know-how.

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Fits Great. No Problems. Screwed on like magic. I thought it was going to be a fake blade. But it is the real deal. This saved me a lot of money. I was going to by a new one from the Vitamix company.

Cheap Magic Slice Non-Slip Flexible Cutting Board, Party Size 7-1/2-Inch

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This cutting board is not a board is paper thin so be sure you want it! I wasn't happy giving it as a gift, but my daughter actually likes it, although not as much as the thicker "real" cutting boards. Instructions say not to put it in the dishwasher but she does. I also found that trying to return an item like this costs almost as much for shipping as keeping it, which is why I didn't return it!

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I have purchased these 3 times so far. They are durable, flexible, and work great! The design hasn't gotten marred by cutting on it, and we use it quite often. Will definitely be buying more. I would love to be able to buy them in 3 packs (or more) at a little lower cost, so if you are the company seeing this, please take that into consideration! The designs are beautiful, and look like art prints!

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This is not what I would call a cutting "board". This is made from a extremely thin, plastic layer. It is fairly small and very thin. The pattern is cute so I decided to keep it. I am not sure how often I will use it as a cutting board, but I do keep it on the center of the kitchen table for decor purposes. I would not recommend this item as it does not appear to be durable for heavy duty chopping.

Discount Ceramic Bacon Cooker - Brown

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The picture shows five slices of bacon nicely cooked. four barely fit. The drainage is not what I expected either. I should

have checked the measurements more closely before ordering. It's also difficult the cover with a paper towel and hence messy in the microwave.

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Very disappointed that item came without instructions, description, etc. As a gift it leaves the receiver with no idea

what they have.

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When cooking bacon on this, grease collects inside the "cup" and also in the "saucer". Now, to drain this off after cooking, they have thoughtfully put a spout on the "saucer" BUT they failed to put a drain hole from the inside of the "cup" to the "saucer" next to the lip. This means that if you are pouring into a jar you have to carefully pour out the saucer and then reposition to drain the cup while the saucer drips onto the counter. Mine is now living in the cabinet unused.

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Okay for a single serving. Came without any instructions or guidance. Handle gets hot in microwave. But the ceramic is attractive and cleans easily.

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This Ceramic Bacon Cooker works surprisingly well for cooking bacon in the microwave. We do love bacon and likely eat more of it than the national average, but cooking it on the stove is a bit of a production when making it for the whole family. We have tried other microwave cooking options for bacon but were generally not effective or easy to use, so usually went back to using paper plates covered with paper towels or frying it on the stove. My wife found this bacon cooker at another site and took a chance on ordering it, here are my observations:

Pros -

+ Cooking; it is possible to get the bacon cooked to personal preference, from chewy to crispy, with a little experimenting

+ Ease of Use; couldn't be easier, just drape up to six pieces of bacon over the lip of the "cup" and microwave (see below)

+ Easy To Clean; the "cup and attached saucer" design catches the grease and allows it to be poured off without fuss

+ Dishwasher Safe; just rinse and put in dishwasher!

+ Good Looking; this is well made and looks good in our kitchen, not like those plastic bacon cookers that have to be hidden away

Cons -

Limited to six slices at a time, which is not enough for my family

Misc -

* Cooking Time; we found our 1500 Watt microwave cooked bacon nicely crispy using 6-minute on 60% power, followed by 2-minutes on 80% power, and then 30-seconds at 100% power (some experimenting may be needed for your microwave)

* Handle does get warm, but didn't require mitts to remove from the microwave after cooking

This is a great kitchen aid for those that like bacon but don't want to tie up the stove top and would make a great gift as well to the bacon lover in your life!

Highly Recommended!

CFH

Joyce Chen 23-0003, 11.5 inch Lightweight Cast Iron Stir Fry Review

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I only used it for one month. I coat it with oil before and after each use, it still gets sticky after one month. The dark "natural seasoning"comes off as small pieces, then mixed with my food. After their "natural seasoning" comes off, the pan became very sticky like a stainless pan, and it's not stainless, it's rusty. I'd go back to Starfrit's cast iron pan, even though it costs little more.

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I bought this wok to use it on the inner rings of my flat surface stove so than the range hood can suck all the smoke while i am cooking. The size is perfect. The bottom size is 6", which fits the ring perfectly. The top size is perfect too, though i can use a 12" one too. The wok is solid and heavy and can hold up heat. I have used very cheap cast iron pots and cabon steel pots. They are either too heavy or too light. This one is great.

The only thing i dont like is that it seems to have a coating. After we used it the first time, the coating was burned off. I guess it is the seasoning coating. Hope it is harmless.

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This wok stays cute on my oven top, suitable for 2-3 person. It is light weight, easy to clean and maintain. It heats up quickly and can get very hot. The vegetable it cooked looks fresh and with good taste. With meat, it did stick a little bit at the beginning, but I think for cast iron it takes time, the more you use it, the less it sticks. For those who have 4-5 people to serve, I would suggest you to try that 14" one. Before buying this one, I was struggling between a carbon steel and light cast iron, finally I decided on cast iron, because a friend shared that she had both of them, both get heat quickly and not stick, but carbon steel more easily gets the vegetable steamed, with more water come out, while cast iron makes food come out dry and still taste juicy.

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Many people would say nothing beats carbon steel woks. I tend to agree if you have a gas stove top that can handle rounded bottom woks. But for electric top, I encounter problem with a flat carbon steel wok: it loses heat as soon as you lift it up to toss food (losing direct contact with a heat source). I did some research and found that iron cast retains heat better than carbon steel, but iron cast takes longer to heat up. However, this wok overcomes those problems. It heats up quickly and retains heat when I toss food in the air. It is surprisingly light for iron cast, yet very well built. However, don't expect carbon steel lightness here. It is still an iron cast. The handle feels nice and sturdy. Its large flat bottom increases contact surface with heat source. It also comes with 25 year warranty, and the quality seems to last even longer. The wok is pre-seasoned, which save me from doing the work. But as with every steel wok, you need to season it regularly. If you never use wok before or use only stainless steel cookware, you should do some research before buying iron cast or carbon steel woks. They need proper care and maintenance.

In sum, Joyce Chen cast iron wok is a great wok for electric top. I never use it on gas but I bet it performs equally well. I would recommend this wok for those whose stove tops are flat, either gas or electric. If you have the top specially designed to take a wok, then you probably already know what you want anyway.

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I recently purchased an induction burner (Max Burton 6200 1800W) which I love, but the problem I ran into was finding a cooking vessel that could take advantage of its heating potential. After some experimentation with various pots and pans, I found that the ones made of carbon steel and cast iron work the best....by far.

I was really happy to find a cast iron wok that didn't weight 75 lbs and was the perfect design (wide bottom). I got it yesterday and was blown away by two things; how light it was and how hot you can get this wok. I used a thermal gun on it and got readings above 800 degrees. Even my carbon steel wok didn't get that hot.

This wok comes pre-seasoned, looks to be well constructed, is priced right and definitely does what a wok is supposed to do...."get rocket hot". If you are looking for a good gift set for that vegetarian cook in your life, get this wok and a good induction burner (they aren't expensive). They'll love you forever.

Reviews of Wooden Sushi Press XL /Sushi Mold XL.

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If you spend the time making good sushimeshi, and soak the press before each attempt, you will get excellent results. Once pressed I took the top off, quickly turned it upside down and slammed it down onto a cutting board. Every attempt was perfect. I used sashimi grade tuna, avocado, and rice. Absolutely wonderful. Definitely do some research if this is a new thing for you. It is an artform.

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I really like owning this item, if only for its look. I love making sushi at home, and this item only adds to my arsenal. It does its job and makes nice looking rectangular pieces. Fairly easy to use once you get used to it. Difficult to clean (reason for only 4 stars). Have begun wrapping top part in plastic to make easier to clean, but bottom piece is a bit of a pain. As stated, I like owning this, but would rather it be plastic or other easy to clean material.

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The problem with making sushi is when you cut it, it falls apart! even with a sharp knife... I recommend using seran wrap to keep everything nice fit anf clean. wash right after cause dry rice is a pain to deal with! this works great compared to a regular rolling mat. the slits in this thing make it cake work to cut! now you see there are only 4 slits, which makes big sushi bites and you might look like a chipmunk! now if you are a handy gal or have a handy man around, we cut more slits right in between each of the four already there and it is PERFECT! so deff do that! sushi at home is so much cheaper! nots as gorgeous, but fun to do!

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It says mini "NIGIRI SUSHI" MOLD. WRONG! This is actually mini "RICE BALL" MOLD, not Nigiri Sushi Mold. The seller can't read Japanese and don't know about Japanese products.

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Well i have order a different sushi press (XL 7 slots)and i got this one instead, i have use it and im not thrill about it, i wanted a bigger one and i got this 5 slot instead, it looks big but its tiny (TRUST ME IT'S TINY!!!) so i have to do double the work than my other box, so is it worth it? not really. I think it should be cheaper and if you order this item u'll get a smaller. They should send what you order, not what they want to send you or not just one that you have not order at all. Over all as a sushi box its cute but not to useful.

Discount WMF CeraDur Profi Non-Stick Serving Pan, 11-Inch

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I am not a big fan of nonstick cookware. I purchased this pan as well as the WMF CeraDur Profi Non-Stick Serving Pan, 8-Inch for DH when he wakes up thinking he has a new skill and tries to cook.

I like the Scanpan skillets for this purpose but the handles take up valuable space.

I chose the 11 inch pan over the Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid, All-Clad Stainless Steel Non-Stick Low Casserole Gray due to both pans having rivets that would be difficult to clean around.

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid is a great buy at $49.99. The only reason I did not go with it is the rivets on the pan's interior which would make it difficult to clean around. Also, the exterior can be dinged more easily than the WMF. DH is not known for his light touch.

This polished SS coated aluminum is very well constructed. The transtherm base makes the pan heat very evenly. The handles are very comfortable and easy to hold onto when sautéing,stirring , or turning. This pan can also be used in the oven. This is great when starting something on the stovetop and finishing in the oven. The pan and handles are well constructed and comfortable. The 11 inch is labeled made in Germany. The 8 inch is labeled made in China. I cannot detect any difference in the quality of the construction or performance.

I stated earlier I am not a fan of nonstick cookware. I use Cast Iron skillets as my nonstick unless I am preparing a dish that calls for acidic ingredients. That is until I purchased these 2 pans. I find myself using these so much esp. the 11 inch. It accommodates so many dishes , performs extremely well and is very easy to clean.

I stll use nylon or wooden utensils and Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer, Brushed Aluminum with olive oil instead of PAM to protect the nonstick finish .

This is my first puchase of cooking pans from this company. I have no regrets. The construction and performance is outstanding . They are a pleasure to cook with.

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Discount Frieling USA Sitram Profiserie Brasiers

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This braiser pot from Sitram is a very good performer. The aluminum disc bottom conducts and holds heat very well. Allows me to work at lower gas settings. The flame gets nowhere near the sides of the pot which is great because it's not fully clad. It your dish turns out lousy it won't be this pot's fault.

There may be better deals available as it's a little pricey and doesn't include the lid. It's a very solid performer in the kitchen though.

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Cheap Paula Deen Signature Teakettles 2-Quart Whistling Kettle

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The Paula Deen Signature 2-quart teakettle in Butter color is very pretty sitting on the stove. It is quite sturdy maybe just a little too heavy when filled with water. The lid is a thin aluminum, but in my opinion, not too thin, well made, and fits securely into the kettle. With a porcelin exterior, and a spout that stays open when pressed, this kettle heats water fairly quickly, and has a loud, beautiful-sounding whistle when the water boils. The handle is heat resistant and comfortable to hold, and the only problem I have found is that the thumb rest used to open the spout is a little hard to reach when holding the handle. Maybe larger hands would have no such problem. I love using the teakettle and listening to the pretty whistle when the water is ready. A nice addition to my kitchen.

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This is a beautiful tea kettle and looks great sitting on my stove. It isn't the best quality, but you can't ask for much based on the price. The lid is a little flimsy and cheap feeling, but the kettle itself is sturdy. Also, it has to be at an aggressive boil for the whistle to work. But I do love that the lever that flips the spout open also holds down the pot lid--very clever, and functional, design! Overall, this is a good tea kettle for the money.

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I redecorated/repainted and needed a red teapot. I had been watching prices of ones that I thought I might want when I saw this one. It is just the color I wanted deep red and I love the pebbly texture. I leave it on the stove all the time because it just looks great. Previously I had RevereWare teapot which was funtional and durable not not much to look at and was hard to keep clean. The design on the red one is different than I am used to, but it works ok with the lever. Whistle works great too. The price was wonderful too. Great deal all the way around and it is just what I wanted.

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Holds a good amount of liquid and lets you know when water is boiling without making a mess. very attractive and sits nice and flat against a flat top electric stove,

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We bought the Paula Deen red speckled teapot -it's pretty. That's about all we can say nice about it.

The handle doesn't move so you best watch when you go to pick it up -if it's steaming, you'll get burned.

Takes forever for the water to boil.

The spout makes dribbles, so again, watch out for hot water!

If you wait until you hear the whistle, all the water will be gone -it's the quietest whistling teapot we've ever owned.

I just hope we can return it. Not worth $10 much less $24.99.

Best Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 3-Quart All-Around Pan Deals

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All of my pans are the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized pans and so I knew I'd love the way it cooked before I purchased it. This pan is a great size! Perfect for browning hamburger meat, chicken, etc. The rounded bottom and sides make it easy to scrape the sides and it is deep enough that the stove isn't spattered with "stuff". I am very happy with this pan. Easy to cook in and easy to clean up. Very important, pre-heat the pan to keep foods from sticking. Also very important, no dishwasher soap, only dish soap. I always soak the pan with a little soap and hot water before attempting to clean it and they always clean-up easily if I do this. Like I said, I love this pan!

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Another reviewer gave this pan high praise and, rather than repeat it, I will simply agree. Although my preference is for cookware with long handles, this is one pan you can take from stove to table. With trivet underneath, it makes a fine serving dish.

There is only one thing you need to know: Buy It Now. (Which is exactly what I did at a certain auction site and, even with shipping costs, paid a few dollars less than the thirty-five Amazon priced it on a Friday sale.)

A note of caution: this pan may be made in either Toledo, Ohio or China. In my experience, the quality of the Calphalon cookware is better in the Toledo products (such as the one I have) and if Amazon can tell you the country of origin, so much the better. Regardless, this is a substantial pan that will be used for a lifetime.

But one thing is certain: Calphalon is discontinuing the Commercial hard anodized line of cookware and this is one of the few pieces left in the series, at the time of this writing.

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This piece of cookware is my all time go to..

I have other pieces of Calphalon but always go to this.

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The Calphalon 3-Quart Pan is a good sized general purpose pan with a decent lid, but we found that food does stick to it. We do hand wash it after every use, but this has been a reoccurring issue.

The best thing about this large pan is the ability to go directly into the oven from the stove burner. This has been very handy to keep food warm before serving.

OK for most uses.

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I don't use this pan, but this is the only way to get the completely essential 12" lid, which fits my favorite frying pan and all of the 12" Calphalon pots. You have to have it, so think of it as a reasonably priced lid with a totally free pot included.

Best Medelco 12 Cup Millennium Style Carafe, Black GL312 Deals

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We broke our carafe on our old Gevalia C-60A coffee maker. It's not a common model, and we almost bought a new coffee maker because of the hassle of finding a replacement. However, took a gamble and bought this carafe, though our model wasn't listed as working with this carafe and it fits!!

You'll need to use the short lid adapter, included in package. The fit was still a little tight, though workable my husband got creative though, and shaved a millimeter off the top of the plastic lid with an exacto knife. Now it fits in place perfectly! Giving all 5 stars to product, though, since the company didn't advertise it as fitting our coffee maker and isn't responsible for our shenanigans with sharp pointy objects.

Its dimensions are as follows: Height with Tall Lid: 6.63", Height with Short Lid: 6.01", Diameter of Pot: 5.98", Diamater of Base of Pot: 4". Check the product fit list on Medelco's website if you're not sure if your coffee pot will work with this model (can't post due to review guidelines, but it's easy to find via Google).

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Fits my Hamilton Beach Michael Graves coffee maker fine, but I wish the original carafe was still available. It is easier to clean, though, so that's a huge plus.

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We purchased this model since it was the only replacement carafe for our Kitchen Selectives coffee maker. It works very well in that capacity. My complaints are these:

1. The lid does not snap on easily and will fall off as you're pouring if it is not.

2. The cup markers on the side are incorrect. Twelve is about 3/4 the way up the pot, but you have to nearly fill it to make twelve cups.

3. The design of the lid and handle allows steam/hot air from the pot to escape near the handle. If you're pouring, it will burn your fingers. I've learned how to hold it so that doesn't happen, but it isn't how one would naturally grasp a coffee pot.

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This glass carafe is a good replacement for my Black & Decker Model#DCM2160B. I believe this replacement glass carafe is good as it gets without paying some ridiculous price or actually replacing the whole coffemaker! Every coffeemaker I have ever owned always spills when pouring. This one is no different. This replacement carafe comes with 2 different lids to fit the different models they recommend. Although my Black & Decker coffeemaker was not menttioned it worked out perfectly. Until someone makes an unbreakable glass carafe, it only deserves 4 stars which is still a good thing. No matter what, glass carafes has to be handle with care.

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Sunbeam has discontinued the Heritage coffee maker and the replacement pot, so I was really happy to find that this fits perfectly. And it comes with 2 tops to fit different coffee makers.

Buy Pillivuyt Eden Round Gratin Dish Large, 9 Inches, 2 Quart Capacity

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My dearest husband started collecting a range of dishes while living in Denmark. When we got married we expanded on his collection, adding the larger pieces. This bowl is so practical. For roasting veg I can pull this out of the oven and put it right down on the dinner table. I have also cooked smaller meat joints, fish and even shepherds pie in it! The best part about this dish is that it can hold up to six servings of veg in it. We have other oven to table dishes but this one is much lighter and the handles make it easier to hold. For some reason it's also easier to clean. I guess it is something to do with the glaze.

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I wanted a gratin dish that was right-sized for two to four people. There were great items in places like Williams Sonoma (honestly one of my favorite stores) that had designs on them that would not have worked with my china, and were seriously overpriced. The reviews I read on this product and on all Pillivuyt stoneware were good, so I tried it.

Wonderful. Works perfectly, looks great on the table, easy to clean. I plan to buy more pieces (now there is the perfect measure of "liking"). Very well priced not the cheapest, but not ridiculous either.

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Besides being a beautiful work of art, this baking dish does a great job...the edge of my cakes are soft and not crusty....no more baking strips around metal pans! The size works perfectly for round cake layers.

Not to mention, cleaning porcelain is so quick and easy.

Cheap Staub Mini Frying Pan, 4oz, 4 _ ", Black Matte

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I own three of these mini pans. I own two 9" inch and two 11" Staub skillets as well. Overall, I own 23+ pieces by Staub. I own Le Creuset and I sell and own Vollrath commercial nonstick cookware for a living and I cook. Staub's greatest strength is browning meat and sauteing vegetables. Eggs are tricky in these pans but worth it if you know how to use them.

The Caveat: You must understand how these pans take heat and break them in with a proper seasoning, not curing, before using on a daily basis, especially if you want to do eggs. These pans should be in every home simply for what they represent in quality and performance.

I"m going to set forth the proper way to season and clean pans because I've never found one person who gets it right. I know, you want my credentials. I learned the proper way to season pans and clean pans on the job cooking 10 hours a day 10 days in a row, 25 weeks a year. The mindless repetition of my job taught me how pans take heat and how to clean them. Oddly enough, I discovered my pans worked better longer when I DIDN'T clean them with water. Wiping them out with dry paper towels while the pans were still hot was the quickest easiest way to clean them. I noticed they didn't get that tacky yellow tar that has to be scrubbed out of a pans. Being that I sell nonstick this was a revelation because tar is the enemy to nonstick pans. Tar causes sticking even in nonstick pans. So, there was an even larger revelation to this because it applies to all cookware except cast iron which has to have tar on it to keep it from rusting.

First, enamel is porous and these pours MUST be treated a few times with oil so food doesn't deposit into the pours which eventually would damage the surface of the pans.

The seasoning process does two things. It deposits the oil in the pours but more importantly it teaches you about how the pans take heat. It creates a learning curve and brings you way up the curve. So don't dismiss the process. Cast iron needs very little heat to get hot. Remember that.

Warm the pan on low heat and pour about 2mm of olive oil in the bottom of the pan and wipe it all the way up the sides with a rag. Swirling the hot oil up the sides is the easiest way to do this. Add more oil if needed keeping at least 2mm in the bottom at all times. While massaging the warm oil around the pan with paper towel or rag be careful not to burn your fingers. Olive oil means olive oil. Low heat means your lowest setting. Do this for at least five minutes on low heat all the time massaging the oil all the way up the sides. You never want to smoke the oil because that means you are burning oil and depositing carbon in the pours of the pans. The oil should only shimmer a little. Pay attention. Watch for the shimmer of the oil. Now after five minutes turn up the heat to medium-low always swirling the hot oil up the sides to the rim. The pours are still opening even though you are now bored with the process. After ten minutes turn off the heat and keep massaging and swirling the oil as it cools. Wipe dry and do NOT wash. REPEAT at least ONE more time before cooking. Now, personally, after the two olive oil treatments I buy a whole duck and render duck fat in every pan I buy for the first cooked meal. It's a right of passage for all my enamel. Yes, I I love duck but more importantly it's the best type of fat for enamel. I don't expect you to buy a duck but duck fat is the best fat you can season a pan with after you do the initial olive oil treatments. And, it will put you at the top of the learning curve. What you will learn during this process is how hot the pans get and you will notice a medium-low flame on cast iron goes a very long way. Medium heat could almost be very hot and you will probably scorch food if you don't pay attention.

Always wipe dry with a paper towel and never pour water in a hot pan to deglaze. That forms tar in the pan which is gummy and eventually turns black. Oil is not water soluble so dismiss the deglazing myth. Once cool wash in warm soapy water and dry immediately.

In closing always wipe a tablespoon of olive oil in a cold pan before cooking and always wipe clean, as much as possible, while still hot. Do not be worried about a mess still being in the pan even after you wipe it with a dry paper towel. Wiping the pans is important because it removes a lot of material that WOULD end up becoming tar. Every little bit removed while hot will help. Then later, after the pan has cooled down to room temperature wash in warm soapy water. They should have a beautiful shine to them. Good luck.

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Discount Campeon Washboard, Large, Lavadero Grande

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I didn't expect too much from and $8 washboard, and that's pretty much just what I got. Its a nice size, but you can tell it was cheaply and quickly made. The wood is still raw and needs sanding if you are the kind to fret about splinters, and mine came in with a crack in the thin headboard.

Either way if you just need a quick temporary washboard or a first washboard, it's nice and it will do the trick.

It also gets bonus points for being made of all wood and metal and not plastic.

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Have used it twice and it works. All raw wood thinking about water-proofing it so it will last longer. In my opinion, it is well constructed. The washboard wasn't loose and is getting the job done. I used to wash undergarments and t-shirts. Loved the size, wide enough to do towels also. I am very pleased with the product.

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A washboard is not a musical instrument, yard furniture, or home decor. My search for a washboard was strange because even at swap meets people wanted exorbitant prices because they thought there was some appeal beyond its intended use. Even this one, when I purchased it, was half the 20 dollar asking price.

So it is built from a soft wood and thin aluminum, but this makes it light and durable. It sits perfectly in a tub or wash basin and holds the soap in the tray well. Some of the wood splintered when wet at the lip of the tray, but again we aren't talking about the hoover dam or pyramids or engineering milestones. It is made in Mexico, as it proudly boasts. I believe it to be the best washboard on the market, at least the most accessible, for the price. I purchased this to use camping, specifically to keep in a cabin. It's been there for two years now for everyone to use, and it looks just like it did new.

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It is a nice washboard, but dont touch it, I got little slivers of metal in my hands.

If it is for decorative purposes, it is cool. If you want to play music on it wear a glove.

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Didn't have any issues with splintering. Used daily for 3 weeks while the lines for my own washer & dryer were being ran and it held up well. Wish it was a little wider for jeans and other large items, but not a big deal as I still got them done with this. I also live in a hurricane-prone zone so figured this would be good for the aftermath of future storms. And when not in use, it makes for a great wall decor piece in my bathroom. Nice, sturdy, and glad to have it!

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Bought this as a new boil kettle for my homebrewing adventures. Works great, definitely sturdy. Handles are nicely attached and it comes with a lid, making it the best value for the money I could find for a pot this size.

Pro: The wide base soaks up excess heat from the burner, as I'm still using the smaller burner that came with my turkey fryer. This has kept my time to boil low, despite the high volume.

Con: I do Brew in a Bag, and I didn't consider the surface area:volume ratio of this pot. Because it's so wide and short, it definitely loses heat faster over that hour. However, my mash went pretty well and I think I can adjust to this in the future. However, this is not really the pot's fault, per se, so I left it at five stars. Solid product.

Pro Tip: If you are getting this for homebrewing, the pot is 17" wide. Buy a perforated 17" pizza pan to help you get every last bit of delicious wort out of your grain.

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Both myself and friends were impressed with product quality for the price. Have used multiple times already (boiling peanuts) and pot seems to be very durable

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I'm going to use this for a family reunion---seafood cook-out-and we're going to put it on the grill. It looks like the perfect size and it's very sturdy. Nice, strong handles and pretty thick walls. Great price too.

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Have not used as yet. looks o.k., glad cover included.Should be sufficient for the various times I may need to cook in bulk.

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Came fast, is HUGE and will definitely do the job...had to convince the lid to fit properly but a little bit of muscle and my bench vice changed its mind.