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Well, a gasket is a gasket, and with the amount of usage I get out of the pressure cooker, I am grateful to be able to replace it with the gasket. I've been enjoying the pressure cooker for years!

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I really wanted to like these green apple kitchen towels. They're very attractive and Calphalon brand, and I particularly liked the green. They were absorbent too. BUT, after the first wash they absolutely fell apart. The seams gave way and I washed them per manufacturer's instructions! They were ruined after 1 gentle wash.

Thankfully the store took them back, no problem. For $7 a towel you expect better!

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I purchased a bunch of the Calphalon towels and before I opened all of them I tried washing three. They all fell apart and the flat towel has to be ironed!!?? to look good again. The colors are gorgeous but the product is terrible.

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This towel comes with a loop to hang it in the middle so it doesn't fall down. Fair price and fast shipping Thanks!

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Very good quality,superior to other products we have tried, it is nice to know that this product will satisfy our expectations

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we had to find a gift for friends who have everything -and have just redone their kitchen. these very high quality kitchen towels were perfect.

Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Family Style Pressure Cooker Braiser Reviews

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This pressure cooker is probably the best on the market and a perfect size for a family. But, watch what you are purchasing, there are 2 separate types of lids on the Duromatic pressure cooker. This is the superior lid as it is easier to see the pressure, and turn it down to appropriate settings-fast release, slow release, with minimal effort. The other Kuhn Rikon's are awesome too. As far as I can tell, they are the same, with the exception of the lid/release. If you have the extra money, this is worth it--especially if you are a beginner. I regret that I bought the duromatic set without realizing the difference in the lids. I guess on the bright side, it means that I have pressure cookers in different sizes now.

If you are nervous about pressure cooking, there are awesome books out there to help lead the way-including pressuring cooking for dummies. My favorite is Miss Vickies Book of Pressure Cooker recipes, also found on amazon. She also has a website that offers a lot of free information as well as free recipes (although some have a small charge).

So, cook your food faster, save energy, retain more nutrients, and serve delicious homemade meals that seem like you have spent all day in the kitchen.

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My wife recently mentioned that most people have pressure cookers. I don't know about that... but, now that we bought this Kuhn Rikon 7.4 quart pot, I have to say that I am very impressed and I feel I've been strangely uninformed all these years about the capabilities of a pressure cooker.

I've organized my thoughts into two categories: pressure cooking in general, and this Kuhn Rikon product specifically.

Regarding the magic of pressure cooking, we've tried a variety of items, including mashed potatoes, ribs and one-pot meals. They turned out very well. They were quick. They were simple. The pot cleaned up easily. The flavors seemed to be more "sophisticated" than I've typically produced on the stove. The flavors were all blended together as if they'd been simmering for hours. All in a matter of minutes. Pressure cooking authors Lorna Sass and Vickie Smith each offer pretty good cookbooks with plenty of good advice and recipes to newbies like myself.

One thing I would point out... I was skeptical about cooking something in a mere 4 or 6 or 8 or 10 minutes. And in a way, I was right. The cooking times associated with pressure cooking refer to the time once pressure has been reached. For me, on our gas stovetop at fairly high heat (I never use the highest setting), it takes about 10 minutes plus to get "pressurized". Then, after the cooking time has elapsed, you have to take the time for the pot to depressurize. This pressure reduction can take just a few minutes to about fifteen, depending on the method used. So, it is true you can throw a bunch of ingredients into a pot, close the lid and be completely done in a half hour, but I wouldn't tell anyone that dinner will be ready in eight minutes as you secure the lid and turn up the burner!

Now, my thoughts on the Kuhn Rikon 7.4 qt cooker... At first, before I understood the product, there were two things that bothered me. I have resolved both issues without having to contact Kuhn Rikon customer service. First, on the cosmetic side, the brand label was all bumpy and wavy. I thought something this expensive should be perfect and I couldn't bring myself to accept that the label wasn't applied with care. It turns out that the problem was with a plastic, transparent, static cling protector over the label. Once I figured this out and removed what amounts to packaging, the label was beautiful.

Secondly, when I tested the product with a few cups of water, I couldn't get the cooker to come to pressure until I tinkered with the pressure gauge. After 29 minutes of heating, the pot just sat there with steam released from the lid. After spending time reviewing the owner's manual, I decided to dissemble the pressure valve and reassemble it. That's when I noticed that the valve's screw (which allows you to dissemble and clean food out of the valve) was loose. I tightened this screw, the cooker works flawlessly, and I now know how to easily clean the valve if I should ever have to.

Beyond my first two "newby" problems, I have to say that this product is very simple to use. A clear gauge tells you when you reach either a middle pressure or high pressure, the lid is secured and removed easily, the parts are easy to clean and probably because of quality design and materials, I haven't had any scalding/burnt food issues. The relief valve apparatus works well, allowing you to simply turn the top knob and it depressurizes on its own without any heat on hand or arm. No holding under tap water in the sink. It appears to be built for many years of use and claims that Kuhn Rikon is the jewel of pressure cookers just might be true.

I wondered about what size would be best. I am glad I have this size. It isn't unreasonably large. It is tall enough that no food has reached anywhere near the top. Just steam. So... cleaning is easy, and I am very sensitive to difficult cleaning chores after preparing a meal.

Overall, I have to say that I wish I had had this years ago. I think it will revolutionize cooking in our home. I always thought the microwave was the best tool to increase speed over conventional cooking, but pressure cooking seems to produce better results. I highly recommend this product, it is well worth the seemingly high price.

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I grew up watching my mother use a pressure cooker with a balancing weight on the lid and constantly terrified that it was going to explode.

It has taken me 20 years to get over that fear and after doing a lot of research, I finally bought a Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Pressure Cooker. As a working mother with two young children, I have NO IDEA how anyone survives without a pressure cooker. I use mine almost every day. Unlike a slow cooker, I'm not worried about whether my house is burning down because I left the slow cooker .... cooking.

I started with spareribs, which after 15 minutes tasted like they had been braised for 3 hours. Then I moved on to risotto, which after 6 minutes is delicious, creamy, and tastes like I slaved over the stove stirring it constantly for an hour. I have also made soups, which are quick and easy.

The pot is easy to use, easy to clean, and safe. Rather than wasting gas/electricity simmering a dish for hours, it's finished in literally a fraction of the time. And it doesn't sound like an airplane's landing in your kitchen.

This is by far the wisest kitchen appliance purchase I have ever made.

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I use this pot at least once a week, particularly for risottos (try a butternut squash version!) and tougher cuts of meat, which cook to fork-tenderness in a trice. It's also fantastic for cooking dry beans (try the heirloom beans from Rancho Gordo) -no need to soak overnight.

You have to keep an eye on the pressure indicator, but over time you learn how to adjust the burner to maintain high (but not too high) pressure for the recipe time. You can't really walk away from the kitchen, but then the cooking times are pretty brief.

Lorna Sass' cookbooks -Cooking under Pressure and Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker -are invaluable. I haven't had a bum recipe yet.

I also have a smaller Fagor model, but I prefer the larger size as well as the simpler Kuhn-Rikon controls. For lots of dishes, you're not supposed to fill the cooker more than halfway, so anything smaller than four quarts is often too small, and the bigger size can handle everything.

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Although I love this pressure cooker, I wish I had purchased a larger size. That is entirely my fault. Clearly I'm not going to make a huge soup in a 3.7 quart pot. Potential buyers should think about what it is that they expect to cook and how much, and then select an appropriate size. 3.7 quarts sounded big enough to me, but remember that the pressure cooker can only be filled half way for pressure cooking soups, grains, beans, and foods that expand, or 2/3 full for other foods.

The pressure cooker comes with a recipe book, however all the recipes are for size 4 quart or larger pressure cookers (except the frying pan recipes).

The instruction manual says it is NOT suitable for apple compote, cranberries, porridge (oat flakes), barley, peas, pasta, macaroni, rhubarb, or some cereals because those foods tend to foam and froth and could block the valve.

Otherwise, this pressure cooker is great! I have no problems with it. It works wonderfully. I will happily use it to make my dried beans, brown rice, and veggies.

Someday I may even buy a bigger one :)

Buy GrillPro 40240 16-Inch Stainless Steel Tong/Turner Combination

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Wanted to replace Weber tongs so searched Amazon and found the GrillPro Turner Tongs. What a bargain! They offer the grip of tongs, with the surface of spatulas...super grill tool. Well built of quality stainless steel with non-slip handles and a neat locking device. If I could change anything it would be to make them a couple inches longer for hot fires, but not a real problem as is.

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larger than i thought, better quality than i assumed, works better than described and honestly is just amazing for burgers, grilled cheese, brats, steak, anything you wanna flip and hold securely while doing so.. outstanding product. HIGHLY recommended!

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The thong/turner is really great, just a bit larger than what I thought. But it will do the job.

Can not wait to make them burgers.

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Pros: I like the surface area; great for fish fillets and burgers

Cons: It doesn't have any "bite" so it's difficult to grab things like traditional tongs.

I bought these to replace my tongs, but I'll still need to hold on to the traditional tongs for smaller objects like chicken legs, hot dogs, wings, etc. They work great on fish fillets, because they used to fall apart with tongs or even a spatula. Same with burgers. If it had "teeth" around the edges and force-fed CLAMP power then it would be flawless... but it's now just a supplement as opposed to a tong replacement.

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My friends in Colorado have a tong/turner that is wonderful. I searched every store that I could think of in Wichita, KS and was about to give up. Even BBQ stores didn't have anything close. So, I went on line and thanks to Amazon.com I found the perfect one. It takes up extra room in the kitchen drawer, but works wonderfully with great workmanship.

Reviews of Staub Cast Iron 17 x 10 Grill Pan, Black

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This is the only enameled cast iron grill pan that actually has the cooking surface of the dimensions on its label! You actually get a 17x10 cooking surface. The Le Cruset double burner grill (only from their website) is much smaller than claimed (really a single burner size). Ditto on the Chasseur on Amazon, which comes slightly warped so that it rocks back and forth on a cooktop.

The enamel here is soft, resting it on an edge did press it off. If I encounter problems with long-term use I'll post an amended review.

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With great anticipation I unboxed the fancy Staub Cast Iron 17 x 10 Grill Pan, Black but was shocked to discover that one of the ridges had the enamel already rubbed or chipped off (about an inch long). The enamel is about half a millimeter thick and it looked like the full thickness was gone. There were no apparent bits of enamel in the box, and the box didn't appear damaged in any way, so it was probably defective when it got put in the box. For such an expensive pan it seems there was poor quality control and the factory packaging consisted just of the printed cardboard box with some pamphlets thrown in. Not even a plastic bag or wrapped in paper. I'd be curious to find out if this is the expected packaging for Staub, or if the product I got was a poor re-pack of an open box item that had been damaged. This is going back to Amazon for a refund.

In contrast, before this purchase I had been at Macy's in person and saw the Emeril by All-Clad E6019764 Cast-Iron 2-Burner Reversible Grill / Griddle Cookware, Black. The packaging included bubble wrap inside the box and the surface of the pan looked perfect but I suspect the enamel is very thin. I guess I'm going to try that one instead.

Review of Fissler Solea High Saucepan, 3.4-Quart Capacity

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I love this pot. Its high-tech lid never leaves any mess on the stove, it is easy to drain water (e.g. when making pasta) and easy to wash.

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Wish I bought the whole set. By far the best I ever owned. The first best pots that I owned was All Clad. These are much better and esthetically beautiful. They are solid but at the same time not as heavy as you would think. The glass lid is great. It does not fit tight, so do not be surprised. It is not locked in place. You can hang the lid on the pot as your cooking or stirring your food and prevent condensation drips on your cook top. That spells less cleaning and it is so convenient. The handles stay cool and they are attached to the pots exterior not the interior.

If you like to cook and have the money then you will not regret your purchase. You really do get what you pay for. These are the real deal.

Cheap Corning Vision Visions Amber 1.5 L Saucepan with Lid

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I love Corning Visions cookware because it is very versatile. It can be used in all of the places in your kitchen you don't need to keep using extra dishes. They can be use on the stove top, in the oven, in the microwave, in the refrigerator or in the freezer. You can cook your meals in them and actually see them cooking in without having to open a lid to check. This is great because you can see all the way to the bottom to make sure the food is cooking evenly and not burning or scorching, etc..

And this cookware is so beautiful you can serve it in them, and then put any leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer right in the pot or pan!

This is because they are not just made out of glass, but a unique glass/ceramic mixture that is highly heat resistant. You can't do that with other glassware and you can't use metal pots in the microwave or oven.

Another awesome thing about them is that since they are glassware, you don't have to worry about metallic compounds leeching into your food like from metallic pots. Also, it never stains. And because it's glassware, it transmits the heat more efficiently, so you can cook at about 25 degrees less than you would in metal.

A neat and interesting fact: In the original commercial for Corning Visions, they took an aluminum saucepan and melted it in a Corning Visions Saucepan at over 1560 degrees F to show the incredible temperatures this cookware can withstand! Pretty awesome (though I wouldn't recommend trying this at home!) :)

Even though this glass is highly resistant to thermal shock, there exists a possibility that it can break or shatter if it is handled improperly. There are some simple things you can do to help make sure your Corning Visions last. Some of them are:

1). When you use a Visions pot/pan on the stove, make sure to place it

on the cold burner and turn on the burner don't put a cold

visions pot/pan on a hot burner. This allows the glass to expand

slowly as the burner heats-up instead of [too] rapidly.

2). When you use them in the oven, make sure you allow your oven to

preheat to the desired temperature first and then place it in the

oven. The reason for this is that the if you put the visions on

a rack that too close to the heating element, the potential for

thermal shock and damage to the glass exists.

3). When you take a Hot Visions pot/pan off of the stove or out of the

oven, place it on a dry towel or pot holders avoid placing it

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counter this could cause the glass to contract too rapidly.

4). If you chip or crack a Visions item, you should not use it anymore.

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** These are simple rules that make sense, and are not hard to follow. And once you get into these habits, it's completely second-nature.

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Why would anyone want to cook in a glass pot?!!!!! Got one as a gift years ago, put it on the gas with too little water in it, and it literally exploded into tiny shards that scattered all over me and the kitchen. I was fortunate not to have been scalded or injured by jagged glass chips. There was evidently not enough water in the pot to absorb the heat, and the glass expanded and shattered with a loud crack that scared the hell out of me! Do not use this line of "cookware" ! No serious cook would consider it. Google "Danger Vision Cookware", or "Exploding Vision Cookware"! You'll be afraid (and rightly so) to use this crap for anything more than to catch a drip from a leaky ceiling!

Buy Paula Deen 12512 15-Piece Porcelain Cookware Set

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This set of cookware was great when I first started using it. It was non-stick as described, heated evenly on an electric stove and overall I was pretty satisfied with it. After using it for a year, my opinion is beginning to change. The handles on the pots keep coming loose and have to be tightened every couple of uses. The non-stick bottom, although I have been very careful to avoid scratching or damaging it has started to peel off in little bubbles. The bottoms tend to get burn marks that you can't scrub off even with some serious elbow grease. I think when you buy these, you are buying the name. You could probably get a similar item for much less money at your local superstore. Not thrilled.

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Overall we've been pleased with the Paula Deen cookware, but be aware that as per the manufacturer's instructions included inside the box they can not be used on high heat settings. This hasn't been so much of an issue with the pans, but whenever we need to boil something in a pot (eggs, pasta, soups, water, etc) we have to use a different set of cookware altogether.

That's a pretty big design flaw in my opinion when cookware can only be used on low and medium heat settings.

My second complaint with the set is that the smallest pieces are too small to be useful. The smallest pot, for example, is absolutely tiny. It fits inside of the smallest pot from our old set and is smaller in diameter than the burners on the stove.

It's a good basic set for the $100 price range, just know that you're gonna have to invest in additional pieces for a full range of cooking.

* Wanted to add, too, that advertising this as a "15-Piece Cookware Set" is a bit misleading. The measuring spoons are utensils, not cookware, so you're really only getting a 10 piece cookware set here.

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I spent a month researching different kinds of cookware and finally made this set my choice. I have had this set now, for a month and I am very pleased with it. The color is amazing and it has brought back the joy of cooking. They are light and easy to maneuver, they cook very evenly... and with the ability to cook faster on lower temps means my food is done faster and better. The Teflon coating has cut my clean up time down to half as they are so easy to clean. The price was reasonable and I am very happy with this purchase.

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After reading the instructions in the package-it stated not to be used on glass top stoves. This should of been stated in the information section.

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I used this set less than 18 months and the finish is dull and almost worn off. Exterior red finish rubs off on dish cloths and dish towels. Handles on the lids are discolored. The Teflon finish is also peeling off. Complete waste of money.

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I was so disappointed with my purchase of the stool. I paid $18.99 for a stool that was not what they advertised it. First of all it wasn't the size it stated: 7 3/4 " ht; 17 1/4" wide; by 13 1/2 long. I wear a size 12 shoe and only half my foot fit on the step stool. Also it stated up to 300 lbs and the sticker on the stools says way less. I wouldnt put a 200 lb person on this. The stool is more for a small child and made cheap. Also no rubber bottoms were on the legs. Don't waste your money! I found a better stool at walmart that was bigger and sturdier.

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We have an SUV that is a little to high for my Mom to enter. We do not have a running board, so a step stool was the way to go. The one that I have, when used causes her to almost fall into the seat. With this step stool, it is more sturdy, a little lower and she finds it easier to use. Rubbermaid makes good products that as a consumer, I can use and afford.

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I needed a small stool that would support my weight as I am a large man, this product ift the need and at a very good price.

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I am rather short, 5'2", and I can't reach the top selves of my cabinets in my kitchen. I searched the stores around me and couldn't find anything that would serve the purpose and wasn't some cheap plastic stool. I found this online and I love it. It's ideal for my purpose.

Review of All-Clad MC2 Covered Sauce Pans

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If you are a serious cook who wants serious quality cookware, then All Clad is a great option. If you are not 100 percent familiar with All Clad, here is a brief description of what you can expect from them...All of their lines have a full aluminum core (which provides excellent heat retention and distribution) and stainless steel interiors (which offer an easy to use, non reactive cooking surface). It is the best of both worlds combined in one piece of cookware. The difference between the various lines of All Clad is simply the exterior surface...stainless steel (obviously their Stainless line), anodized aluminum (the LTD line), Copper (Copper Chef line), Stainless with an added layer of copper in the core (Copper Core), and brushed aluminum (the MC2 or "Master Chef 2" line). They are all, in my opinion, excellent cookware, but each one has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the Master Chef 2 line, which this saucepan hails from are:

1)The brushed aluminum exterior gives it added thickness and heft. In my opinion, this provides better cooking qualities than most of the other AC lines (except for the LTD which is even slightly thicker). While all lines of AC perform beautifully, I feel MC2 has slightly better heat retention and distribution. I enjoy the cooking experience a little more with MC2 than I do with the stainless line.

2)It costs less. I think we all agree that's an advantage!

However the main disadvantage of the MC2 line, in my opinion, is strictly cosmetic. Straight out of the box, the saucepan will look beautiful, but over time, it's exterior will undergo intense marring. It doesn't matter how much you baby your cookware, these pans scratch horribly and discolor very easily. I don't care what anyone says...I have tried every trick in the book to rid my MC2 of their ugly discolorations, and nothing works. And as far as scratches go, once they're there, they are there for good. If looks are a big issue with you and/or you keep your pots and pans on display in your kitchen, bear in mind that these pans take quite a beating. These just will not have the striking beauty of the stainless or copper core line.

As far as this particular saucepan, it's definitely a winner. With the thick aluminum core and exterior, you will definitely enjoy the performance that this pan will offer you. Your sauces won't scorch as easily as lower quality pans and you will find you will have much more control over your cooking with a pan like this. It is certainly a joy to cook in it, as is all of All Clad cookware. And the accompanying stainless steel lid is durable and tight-fitting, everything a lid should be. Do bear in mind that this saucepan is not like a typical two quart saucepan. Most 2 quart pans are wide and short. This pan is tall and narrow. (It doesn't even measure 6 inches across and is smaller in girth than my 1 and a half quart saucepan). The advantage to that is you will get less splatter and less evaporation with a pan of this shape, but to me, the narrow girth of this pan is a distinct disadvantage. I cook on Thermador burners which are very wide. The flame on my burners completely devour this pan and I have to use a medium to medium low heat setting at the most or the flame will lop up the sides of my pan. If you have pro appliances with wide burners, then this will be an issue for you. You will either have to use a low flame or invest in a simmer plate. This fact, along with the exterior marring, is what made this pan lose a star for me. However, if I were to rate this pan solely on performance, then it would earn five stars all the way! Even with the drawbacks, I'm still a very proud owner!

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I have about 7 All-Clad Master Chef2 pans and I love each one! This pan has been extremely useful in heating up sauces and small soups. It's my favorite pan to heat up a jar of pasta sauce. I highly recommend it!

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I am not as thrilled with the 2-qt sauce pan as with other sizes from All-Clad. I have the 1.5, 2 and 3-qt versions, and all are well made, beautiful to look at, and heat up and hold heat beautifully. My only gripe with the 2 qt model is that it is too small a diameter pot, just a taller version of the 1.5 qt. It would have more utility for me if it were the same diameter as the 3 quart. I have a Thermador gas range, and I have to set this pot on the small diameter burner, at a very low setting to keep the flame from curling around the edges. this is fine when I am boiling a small amount of liquid in the 1.5 pot, but with a larger volume of water it takes longer to heat.

I have a mixture of saucepans from the brushed-aluminum exterior MC2 line and the stainless exterior lines. I like them both. Perhaps the brushed aluminum bottoms may prove harder to keep clean than the somewhat more expensive stainless models, but so far I don't have any problems that way.

I also purchased Bar Keeper's Friend as a cleaner/polisher, based on a previous reviewer's recommendation on Amazon. I indeed found it next to the Ajax and Comet at my supermarket. It does a beautiful job of making my pots look sparkling!

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I've only had this pan for about a week now, but so far it's been just what I needed. I've used to to warm cream and, along with a metal Amco mixing bowl, serve as a double boiler, where I prefer a pan taller than it is wide, and it's worked just fine. I don't think the appearance is as attractive as the stainless or even the LTD lines, but it's not bad, really. Performance matters more, anyway. Plus, I found this pan mis-marked at Dillard's for a mere $23.75, so I wasn't going to pass it up just because it isn't shiny on the outside. A pan of this size and shape is very handy to have, and I would buy this one again without hesitation...even though I personally would rather have the stainless, mainly because I wonder how well the exterior will wear.

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I burned my medium-sized saucepan years ago. It could not be salvaged. I cooked for years with no saucepan because I couldn't decide what type to purchase.

This is a great addition to my kitchen. It is *smaller* than I imagined, but I suppose I could have actually measured out what 2 quarts were going to look like before I ordered it and I would have known to order the next size up. Didn't think about it, though. (I recently heated up 3 cans of Stagg chili, and it couldn't have taken a fourth, so if you are a person that needs a story in order to picture something, there you go.)

Things can stick to this pan, so read up on using All-Clad pans ahead of time to get the best results. I think the story is that you need liquid in this pan. If things start to stick, add liquid. But Google that yourself, just in case I am remembering it wrong.

For those who thrive on design? This pan is sleek and simple. The handle is long enough that it doesn't get too hot. 5 stars.

Cuisinart Dishwasher Safe Hard Anodized Open Skillet Review

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It's a nice sized pan, and the nonstick surface hasn't begun to chip as of yet, usually a nonstick pan is flaking off within a week...so, I'm happy at this point....the weight is nice and it has become my go to pan at this point...

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First off, I have to say that anyone who has given this a negative review either didn't receive the same skillet I did or they have made very poor choices with it (rough use with metal spatulas, pouring water in it immediately after use etc..)

I bought this skillet as a gift to mom on Christmas in 2011, and she literally uses it EVERY time she cooks on the stovetop, which is nearly every day/night. I have also used it many times, and I must say that I have never seen such a perfect and truly non-stick skillet. We fry rice in it and don't need to scrape anything out. Just tilt the skillet a little and 100% of of the rice slides right out without any help from a spatula. It's handled fried chicken, thick, boiling sauces and anything else you can think of that might normally stick, and no amount of scraping has ever been necessary for cleaning.

There isn't much else I can say about this except that it performs exactly the way it's advertised. My mom wants a second one of these and would happily toss all of her pots and pans for a full set. I can't knowingly say that this skillet will last forever, but it's still as perfect as it was nearly a year and a half ago when it was new, so I can't imagine it ever losing it's non-stick properties, or at least not in the next few years.

One thing I can't comment on is how the dishwasher might affect it. It doesn't fit in my mom's dishwasher, so it has always been washed by hand.

Considering the success my mom has had, you may want to wash it by hand instead of using a dishwasher, just because that's never been a problem for us.

And, of course, don't use metal cooking utensils when you can avoid it, and never submerge any hot pan in water unless it's your goal to destroy it.

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This skillet began losing non-stick properties within the first year. After 2 years it is sticker than my 60-year old Revere skillet.

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The price was right, the quality is there. I like how it cooks. Only a couple of things didn't allow me to rate it 5 stars. The first is that the pan is heavy. Not as easy to handle as Farberware. The other thing is just an annoyance. When you cook something like scrambled eggs, it gets on the gromets that hold the handle on. When that happens it is difficult to get it off them and you have to scrub. The pan itself cooks like a dream. The food practically slides right out of it.

I do have to say that I've only had it a few weeks, so we'll see how it holds up over time, but so far I am happy with the purchase.

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I love this fry pan so much I got the 10 inch one also and will get the 12 inch when my existing 12 inch wears out. No stick and dishwasher safe the only way to get better is if it makes dinner for you on it's own.

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel II 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange Reviews

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Rachael Ray Stainless cookware set is very pretty to look at and has performed quite well to date.

Pros:

Easy to clean (to date). I wish I could review this after 2 years instead of a month and a half. So far though, so good.

Attractive. Pots seem to hold the shine nicely. Orange color is nice.

Orange handle covers appear to hold up very well.

Cons:

The stock pot handles are pretty tight in to the body of the pot. You have to use pot holders when boiling water as it's too easy to burn your fingers.

The other bummer is that the handles are only oven-rated up to 350 degrees. So if you want to make a fritata in the oven, don't use these pans.

The Calphalon pots that we've used for the last 5 years are breaking down. Even though they're the regular pans (not non-stick), the coatings are wearing. It will be interesting to see how these do in 5 years. I wish I could give more help than what I've listed above.

UPDATE:

The nice orange handles do NOT last. They're breaking apart after just a regular amount of wear and tear. We are not hard on our pots and pans and yet, they're breaking apart. That was part of the appeal of these. Based on how they're wearing, I would no longer recommend these.

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We just got an induction stove top and since we needed stainless steel cookwear we tohught this would be a great fit, WRONG! everything sticks even if you add non-stick spary, which is not ideal. We got them only 42 days ago and they are looking like we've had them for years. Yes ,they are easy to clean but they worp and look burnt and scracthed. would not recommend this item

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love to cook, always have. Between mom and grandma, I grew up learning all the "tricks" of the trade. You are as likely to find me in the kitchen during the cold winter months baking up a holiday treat or working on a new recipe just as likely as you are to find me working on my cars during the warmer months. It's a "hobby" that people seem to have forgotten about in our modern times -good, old fashioned home cooking!

Yet, despite my love for the kitchen there was a problem; my hate for the cookware! Oh I've tried it all over the years. Everything from the cheapest of the cheap to some of the more expensive pots and pans. Yet time and time again they let me down. They either didn't hold up to repeated use; started to rust and/or tarnish; heated food unevenly; etc, etc. It was a nightmare. Having working in a restaurant in college I longed for the days when I had restaurant quality pots and pans to use -but, alas, my budget couldn't afford that!

So when I got the chance to try out these Stainless Steel pots and pans from Rachael Ray I was cautious, but willing to give them a shot. To be honest I had used the teflon coated equivalent also offered under the Rachael Ray name and was less than pleased. However, I went into this experiment with an open mind -let the cooking begin!

First and foremost, I decided to whip up dishes that really tested the ability of this cookware. Everything from pasta to stir fry and everything in between. For those of you not used to cooking with stainless steel you must remember that you have to use oil to keep food from sticking and that stainless steel tends to conduct heat a little faster than other materials you may have used in the past.

I was impressed with how evenly this cookware distributed heat. No hot spots, no wild temperature swings. Everything heated up uniformly and a bit quicker than what I was used too. +1

Next, the weight of the pans was tested. There is nothing more aggrevating than having to chase pots and pans around the stove because their weight is not distributed evenly. I am pleased to say that even with the smallest pot I had no problem keeping it in place and able to stir the contents with chasing it around and around. +1

Cleanup was the next adventure -and some of you know that cleaning can be a real chore. Now I have to be fair here, a lot of the "effort" you will put into cleaning any pot or pan has a lot to do with how you use it. If you turn the temperature up to the maximum and let things burn or boil over -well, you have your own situation to deal with there. However, if you cook things properly and keep an eye on things as they cook you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy these guys are to clean. I use a no-scratch ScotchBrite pad and so far I've been happy with the ease at which they clean. Sure, you have to use a little elbow grease now and then but after multiple uses these guys still look as good as the day I took them out of the box. +1

For this car guy who also loves to fool around in the kitchen this cookware has been a blessing. I have no doubt that a year from now I'll still be enjoying it and have high hopes that my search for the "perfect" pot and pan has finally ended -sure, you could get better with restaurant quality, but for the price point and features this set offers, why spend the extra money?

Yum!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This cookware set has been in constant use since I received it last week. I had no idea I needed these pieces so much! I'm having to cook heart-healthy now for my DH, who had a heart attack on Labor Day. These Rachel Ray pieces are perfect for my induction burner, and the whole setup makes it so much easier to cook. The pieces have a solid heft to them while still being lightweight and ergonomically designed.

I didn't think I'd use the smallest pot, but I find it's my go-to for grits or heating up soup for two. It's actually quicker than using the microwave. Really! The smallest pan I'm reserving just for eggs; I'm using the salt-and-oil/no-wash technique, and so far my scrambled eggs have been light and fluffy and have not stuck at all. (I'll wait until the pan's a little better seasoned before I try over-medium.) The larger pan is just right for stir-frying and one-pan casseroles, and the stock pot is great for all sorts of things of course.

But what makes it different/better than other cookware? I can only compare it to the Wal-mart stuff (no comparison!) and the set of Calphalon hard-anodized cookware I bought years ago when it was on clearance. I FAR prefer the Rachel Ray set. The orange color of the handles is a bit funky, but you've got to admit it's a standout in the kitchen. I LOVE the inverted bell-shaped design of the pots, and they are well-balanced and easy to lift. I also like the domed glass lids, also with rubberized handles, much more than the flatter style of some other sets.

I'm older and arthritic, and all I can say is I just feel SAFER using this set. It all cleans up quickly with soap, water, and a Scotchbrite pad, with the occasional Barkeeper's Friend to remove spots that form on the inside. I even burned some beans in one of the pots, leaving the "OMG this is ruined" black crust on the bottom. I just heated up some water with a little vinegar in it, boiled it a bit, then left it sitting overnight. Cleaned up like a charm. I am really thrilled to have this set. It is definitely quality cookware, and there is not a piece in the set that won't be used frequently in my kitchen.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I'm a bit of a cookware snob owning a pretty large collection of Calphalon One cookware. This set cost a fraction of my other set and does essentially the same thing, but not as well because the pans aren't as heavy. In most cases this might not present too big a problem, but it can when needing even heat for long periods of time. One other thing the set includes a 10" pan, please do yourself a favor and buy an inexpensive non stick pan for cooking eggs etc. or you will want to throw this pan out your window. I say inexpensive because no matter how well made a non stick pan is, it's going to need to be replaced every year or so depending on how much you use it.

MaxiMatic EFS-400 Elite Cuisine 7-Inch Non-Stick Electric Skillet Review

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I really like this little pan--it's perfect for single cooks, but would be fine for duos too. It has a basic non-stick surface (the smooth type, not T-fal). Be sure to season it well with cooking oil before the first use so food will not stick. Do not use commercial pan sprays--they will eventually buckle this type of finish. Instead, spray or wipe with cooking oil only. Also, use silicon cooking tools; never use metal utensils or you'll damage the non-stick finish.

There are five line-marked settings (i.e., no temperature listings) (l-r) that equate to 1-off, 2-low, 3-medium, 4-high, 5-very high (for preheating only). Preheat on position 5 for a minute or so, then add the food to be cooked and turn the controller down to position 4. The metal pan gets very hot--be careful not to touch the edges or you might burn yourself. The heating loop is visible on the underside of the pan (not embedded as it is in larger electric skillets), so place the pan on a Corningware counter protector or similar heatproof area.

When you want a one-pan breakfast, start by grilling a slice of buttered bread in the pan, then heating some Canadian bacon or pre-cooked sliced bacon. Finally, cook a seasoned whisked or whole egg and add a slice of cheese before assembling your open-faced breakfast sandwich.

The pan is small enough to clean and store very easily. Let it cool after use, rinse with water and wipe dry with a paper towel. The handle is removable, but I leave it assembled and ready to go. All told, the convenience of size is worth the minor design deficiencies.

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This might sound very strange. But I'm a flight attendant and once a month I have a very long trip to Africa and I can't eat there due to previous stomach problems. I was looking to buy something other than a water heater to heat my soups. This little gadget rocks!You can disasemble it and won't take a lot of room in my suitcase.I put it in a bag with my little transformer,since it'snot dual voltage and I can actually heat up foods other than soup. Makes great grilled cheeses and heats real quick. You have to be very careful when the pan is hot because the bottom gets super hot and I got burned already. Also you need to let it cool before you put it away. Anyways,for me it's a perfect, inexpesive item that is making my life so much easier these days. I totally recomend it and will buy another if this one breaks. Wish it was dual voltage but I guess you can't have it all....

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This skillet works wonderfully, it is very easy to get the exact temp you want with itthe only problem I have had is that the coating has bubbled up and flaked off. I use it daily at about 130 degrees so the flaking problem is not that I'm using it too hot. I love it otherwise though, besides the coating, it is perfect for what I use it for!

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This is a great little frying pan. This is the 2nd one I have purchased.

I use it traveling. When you have been on the road for several weeks, even a can of chili can be better than some restaurant fare. It is also great for eggs, french toast, toasted sandwiches ect. I have found that the money I save making some of my own meals in it pays for the pan in a few days.

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I bought this to make breakfast at the office, and it is fantastic. It sure beats eating restaurant breakfasts cheaper, and I know what I'm eating! Like others, I leave the handle attached because all you have to do is wipe it out, no need to submerge the pan. There is a small hot spot in the front of the pan, but it doesn't interfere with cooking. You can't go wrong for this price.