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I was given this set a year and a half ago and so far have had to send back three pieces because of the nonstick finish. I will say I like cooking with the anodized it heats faster and retains heat well so it is easier to cook with. But the nonstick finish they put on this cookware is terrible. It flakes off and scratches easily. I baby them, follow all directions, etc. only use silicone or wood utensils. In my opinion the surface should not scratch if you are using an approved utensil. Calphalon has been good about honoring their warranty and have replaced everything I sent back so far but I am getting tired of having to keep sending things back. As money permits I am gradually replacing mine with Le Creuset. I don't know if the higher end Calphalon is better, but I can't bring myself to spend the money on it with the experience I've had with this set.

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I've had nothing but excellent results and experiences with this cookware. For the money, I think it's the best you can get. I may use silicone & wood utensils to cook with, and the blue scotchbrite pads to clean them, but I sure as heck don't baby them, and I don't put anything between them when storing. I honestly don't know what some of these other reviewers are talking about. I've had no difficulty cleaning around the rivets, either, and I don't make any superhuman efforts to do so. I've had this set (plus additional pieces in the Simply Calphalon line) for almost a year, use them everyday, and I love 'em to pieces.

*Update January 1, 2012: Still in use, still doing a great job. So much so, that I've added additional open-stock pieces. Love this stuff!

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We have had these for about 5 months and already two of them are scratched. I completely agree with the review by M. Forrester. We have completely babied these and the surface just scratches and starts coming off. Hand wash only with mild detergent and soft nylon scrub. Only silicone utensils. They are stored by themselves and not nested; actually nothing in them at all. One of them scratched while I was washing it with a nylon scrub. While they do work great as far as cooking goes, I have no confidence they will last based on current experience. Do not bother buying these at all. What is the point of buying non-stick cookware if it does not last? What a waste.

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When my wife and I were married 10 years ago, we received a set of Calphalon pans that over the 10 years have stood up great to repeated washing and cooked some fantastic meals. So naturally when they began to deteriorate (almost 10 years to the month!) we decided to purchase this set. In comparing the two, the newest version feels cheap and lightweight compared our set from 10 years earlier. The pots and pans heat up VERY quickly due to their thin construction, and lose their heat just as quickly. I guess this has pros and cons, but we prefer a heavier pan that heats up slowly and retains its heat. The handles on our new set are too narrow to grip properly, and without two hands on the largest frying pan, it could easily twist in your hand and spill hot food or liquids on to you or your kitchen. Maybe the most disappointing issue is that the Teflon coating is already showing nicks after one month's use and not from using metal utensils either. We know to use plastic religiously with Teflon pans and wash with soft sponges. Too bad that Calphalon's quality seems to be slipping...they used to make great pans.

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We have been using these approximately six months now, so I thought it was time for a review. I cook pretty much every day, so this set has received a lot of use. So far, it's holding up nicely. I did go and buy a few special silicone-coated utensils to use (silicone-coated whisk, silicone-tipped tongs, a silicone turner, and a silicone-coated ladle) for when I would really be "getting down in there" and scraping against the pan pretty hard. If I am just stirring some vegetables or something, I use a wooden or nylon utensils, no problems so far. The only pan that has shown any wear on the nonstick surface is the frying pan, which my husband uses pretty much every day to fry bacon and cook eggs, and I think he doesn't always use the silicone stuff but just grabs whatever is handy. We don't put them in the dishwasher, but it's honestly not that big of a deal...I rarely use more than two pots and pans at a time (occassionally three), and I would think unless you're a gourmet chef, you wouldn't, either. I have also put a couple of them in the oven, although not at 400 degrees yet, which is their top rating, but haven't had any issues with the handles bubbling or anything like that (which was my main concern). They hold heat very well, so when I first got them I had to adjust to cooking stuff on medium-high heat vs. high, which tended to make the pots too hot and burn stuff. All in all, we're satisfied. There are nicer pans out there, I'm sure, but they also cost $500 and up for a comparable set. I would recommend this set over a stainless steel set because you don't have to add fat to cook stuff with these, which is a major selling point for me. Just take care of them and they should last for many years!

Diamond Plus 11" Square Grill Pan Reviews

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Bought the Woll Diamond Plus set and added the grill pan to my order. I had preferred the assortment offered by Swiss Diamond but was scared off by too many negative reviews which included poor customer service. Woll was absolutely worth the extra cost as it looks like they will last forever. Getting great results with all types of food types that I have tried. The pans tolerate high heat well, show absolutely no sign of abrasion with metal utensils and the clean up is fast and easy. "Greenpan" ads demonstrate cleanup as just as easy on the cooking surface, but Woll has the same non-stick coating on the outside as on the inside and the pans are heavy enough that it doesn't feel you're cooking with a child's toy set. The bottoms have a flat, grooved and polished disk which is kinder to the pan and kinder to the burner rack than the diamond embedded cooking surface would be.

Very glad I got rid off every other pot and pan I collected over the years other than two high capacity stockpots.

I think the extra cost was equalled by the value of the product. Would have been wonderful had thee been available years ago. Would have saved me from investing in at least three inferior cooksets.

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I have 4 different cup caps from Zan's and they work great. Use it for hot or cold beverages. The caps are extra wide to accommodate most sized mugs and even pint glasses. No more looking for jar lids to cover mugs and glasses. More people need to try these things.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Quart Round French Oven, Flame Review

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Started cooking in restaurants when I was 16, cooked my whole life for a job or for fun. From 5 star to Denny's, I've done it and I like to think I've had a wide exposure to what works in a kitchen. Pretty much infatuated with everything Le Creuset makes. I've done chicken bouillabaisse, jambalaya, green chili, mac and cheese, roasted whole chickens, vegetable, and potatoes in these and they are all they are cracked up to be. Cannot recommend strongly enough for stove top or oven. Make sure you get the metal knobs, that way you can go up to 500 degrees. The plastic ones included only go to 350 or 400, I think. The thought of melted plastic on my Le Creuset for not spending $10-12 is unconscionable.

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It was sent as a gift and the birthday isn't until June 6. I will find out then if they liked it.

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My daughter-in-law wanted one, so I got it for her.She said it is fabulous.Thanks. It did take awhile to get it but it was worth the wait.

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Pricey? Yes. Worth it? More than worth it. The crowning piece of cookware and just made for fall and winter cooking. Braises, stews-even heating and cooking. I saved up and couldn't be happier.

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Got this on a special offer and as always very satisfied with Le Creuset. Well worth the price.

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I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this wok, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It is extremely easy to wash and it appears to conduct the heat nice and evenly.

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I have been doing stir fries for many years. This pan is great! For once I have been able to fry meat, add vegetables, add sauce and nothing has stuck. Clean up has been very successful. I love this new stir fry pan.

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Slightly small (volume) than other Anolon 12", but the price is right. Performance is excellent.

I can use other 12" cover for this.

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Non-stick works well, looks nice, and has metal handle so can put it in stove. The only downside is the bottom is a little narrow so if you like to leave it on the stove while not using it, it will wobble since the handle is heavy enough to tilt it over. This is definitely a better pan than I would usually get and well worth it when on sale for less than $40.

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I've owned this for a couple of months now. We use it pretty much every single day. We used it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eggs, stir fry, searing steak, etc... It's very easy to clean. I only use wooden spoons on it, so I can't comment on how it would hold up to metal utensils. Overall, I'm extremely happy with it. Will try and update this review in a years time.

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Some time ago, I decided to stop using these expensive filters. I already have a Brita charcoal activated filter and use that filtered water directly into my Cuisinart. No problem and very good coffee. When I was using the small Cuisinart filters, I experienced a lot of problems with slow water feed resulting in steam and other problems. I decided, after spending some $16 on filters over a period of a year, that I was just wasting money on these filters. I cleaned the coffee maker after I stopped using the filters, am getting excellent coffee and no more slow water feed and a fine running coffee maker. The coffee tastes as good or better. But, please note that I am using filtered water just not filtering it in the coffee maker.

This year, I found that the filter serves another purpose which is to prevent the occasional overflowed coffee ground from clogging the feed line and preventing all of the water to pass through the filter so you end up with less cups of coffee output compared to cups of water input. With pure water, the filter will last a long time. The root cause of the slow water feed in the paragraph above turned out to be a clogged valve in the feed line.

It is very important when using this coffee maker to have the right grind size. Excessive number of fines can lead to clogging.

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I purchased these filters from Amazon and am very happy with them. I really noticed an improved taste in my coffee. I think this is a great investment to help maintain the taste of the coffee and increase the lifespan of your coffee maker by reducing build-up from water minerals.

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I live in Seoul, South Korea, where it is inadvisable to drink water directly from the tap. Unless, that is, your idea of a good time is to let a little amoebic dysentery cozy up and get friendly with your colon.

Okay, so, the water isn't ALWAYS that scary to drink. Just, uh, just most of the time.

Even when the water doesn't make you sick, it usually tastes like it's been funneled through an old radiator. Coffeemakers, generally speaking, don't include water filters because the brewing process ostensibly kills all of the harmful bacteria. But you can still taste the heavy-metal-goodness in every last drop of leaden java. Lip smacking!

Anyhoo, I purchased a Cuisinart Coffeemaker recently (oh, how I love that machine), and it came with a package of these little filter fellows, and let me tell you, they do the trick. Gone are the filamental-flavors, the taste of scalded electrical wire! All that's left is pure watery goodness, the clean, crisp clarity of two spic-n-span H's and one well-scrubbed O. Now, if this little wunder-filter can do THAT for the brackish dreck that passes for water in Seoul, imagine how much more effective it would be on YOUR water!

Uh. Assuming you also do not live in Seoul. Or, er, Mexico. And parts of Bangladesh. And most of Haiti. And also, maybe, Djibouti. (Although I think Djibouti's been getting its act together with the public water works system these days, thanks to macro-economic reform programs. See the comments section below.)

NOTE: Some elements of the above review may have been exagerrated in order to titillate easily-titillated readers. Readers with tender sensibilities should not have read the previous review.

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Purchasing this three-pack gives great value. Purchasing online also eliminates trying to find this product, since it is not routinely stocked where one would normally purchase the coffee maker itself.

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Does a good job at improving the taste of the coffee, but more importantly to me is it also filters out coffee grinds that may accidently spill into the water chamber... a nice plus! Change the filter regularly and it will also extend the life of the coffee maker.

Buy Zwilling Stainless Steel Thermolon Granite Nonstick Fry Pan

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This is hands down the best non-stick skillet I've ever used. It does not use any of the toxic materials, has a superb heat distribution, requires very little oil, very easy to clean and you will have a perfect sear every time you use it.

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I stalled for a long time making this purchase but my friend who also has a thing for all the latest kitchen gadgets kept insisting that I needed one of these. My old cheapies finally went into the trash and I got tired of cleaning stuck on scrambled eggs. I also ordered the 10 inch and am so impressed. There is nothing I've cooked in them that does not just slide right out, even cheese that spills out of the omelets.

My induction unit that sits on the counter is very fussy about what kind of cookware I use. These do work. I'm also impressed at the weight of the fry pans. They compare with other cookware that were far more expensive. I'm extremely happy that I finely decided to make the purchase.

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This is a great non-stick pan and is perfectly flat on the bottom. You will know if your range top or burners are not level. My wife and I love this pan.

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Awesome!! Great addition to my cuisinart multiclad set. Use it mostly for eggs. I am going to purchase the 12" now as well

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This pan exceeded my expectation and then some. Very easy to clean and distributes the heat evenly. I will be purchasing another pan soon.

Proctor Silex 32oz Hot pot Review

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I ordered this hot pot to replace the Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic electric kettle I had bought a couple of months ago because I discovered that the kettle was not designed for liquids other than water, and I had expected to be able to reheat all sorts of beverages or soups and keep them warm. The little kettle is perfect -just as efficient as the automatic kettle, but without the limitations. I plugged it into a heavy duty grounded power strip with a illuminated on-off switch. That solves the problem with the lacking switch other reviewers noted. Obviously, it should not be left unattended, since there is no automatic shutoff.

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I've been using this for a little over a week, and while it does rapidly bring water to a boil, the temperature control is useless. It boils water on even the lowest setting, which is not what I am looking for when making coffee with my Aeropress which calls for a temp between 175-185 degrees. If all you need to do is boil water cheaply and quickly, this would do the job, otherwise pass on this.

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Having used virtually every brand of Hot Pot manufactured in the past 20 years I never expected to encounter such a flawed product. The temp control malfunction was mentioned in numerous reviews.

Instead of temp setting dots which increase in size/diameter, from small (warm) to large (boil), there should be question marks. I cannot fathom how any manufacturer could put such a faulty design on the market. You MIGHT be able to tolerate this thing IF the only chore is boiling water, but as mentioned in one review you risk a scalding burn since it may erupt/bubble like a unpredictable volcano.

The video illustrates the unpredictable manner the temp control functions. The hot pot goes into FULL heating mode on the lowest setting. This is UNACCEPTABLE, particularly if you are attempting to warm up soup (or anything but water) since it will immediately scorch the contents. This item might be acceptable as a $1 garage sale purchase but certainly not $14. If the ONLY substance you intend to heat is water you could find it tolerable.

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This robust hot pot concentrates on bringing water to a rolling boil with single-minded focus like a Zen master. Little bubbles sizzle at the wide bottom within seconds. A rolling boil surges two minutes twenty seconds later for a typical sixteen ounce load, half of the ample capacity. Never mind the absence of an on-off switch; fewer moving parts mean less cost and longer life; my unit has been used reliably many times a day for more than a year. Never mind the tight-fitting lid; stow the superfluous lid in a drawer; nothing splashes out due to the large capacity and an uncovered pot can be monitored better. While the pot concentrates on the water, you concentrate on the pot or else just listen to its progress. Never mind the short cord; the entire assembly including the cord can be lifted up and poured out safely without risk of tangling with anything else on a crowded counter. Never mind the initial indifference to temperature settings; this is not a timid servant but rather a bold agent asserting manly control. The hot pot seems to have built-in thermal overload protection which kicks in after reaching a boil if the dial is set on simmer; on the one occasion when I forgot the pot and came back after half an hour, it had not boiled dry. Instead, it recovered fully without permanent damage. I have experimented with boiling Ramen noodles in it or soup or coffee grounds or tea leaves with success but prefer to reserve it for water only to keep it clean even though it is easy to rinse out. This hot pot is better than a microwave for boiling water for more flavorful drinks because a microwave does not raise all of the water to a high uniform temperature.

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This water heater is a good, quick heater but it boils even on the lowest setting...which it should NOT do. It should SIMMER on the lowest setting.

It holds a decent amount of water compared to other hot-pots I've had.

The worse thing about it is the LID. There is no easy way to remove it! The "recessed hole" provided does NOT work to remove the lid.

The only way I've found to get it off is to slide my fingernails between the lid and the body of the pot and pull up.

If I had a choice, I would have picked a different pot ! Its a big hassle to box it up and send it back...especially since I bought TWO. One for me and one for my husband.

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exactly as described. performs perfectly. also, i had a problem with a previous scanpan product after a few years of use. returned it and it was replaced--no questions asked.

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De Buyer Mineral Steel Grill Pans Review

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I have the de Buyer carbon steel pan as well as the heavier mineral pan which is slower to season than the carbon steel pan. You have to effectively season (black patina) the surface in order to achieve stronger grill marks. The grill lines seem a little wide; depending on the weight of the food, the grill marks can be narrow or wide. Heavier foods will bear wider grill marks. I prefer the healthier 99% iron surface of the mineral pans. You have to use it frequently in order to prevent rust and maintain a nonstick black patina.

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I love my De Buyer Mineral pan. It's heavy, durable, wasn't hard to season. During seasoning it did smoke alot, and smell up the house a bit but it's definely worth it. I like that it's recycled, and organic. I have a few other De Buyer products and honestly think everything is quality products. I have noticed a small mark of rust but i believe having it a few months before getting to use it caused this. I oiled it up and ot hasn't gotten worse. Would recommend to anyone.

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Love these tumblers. They're made from a polycarbonate plastic similar to that used in safety glasses and bullet proof windows. Besides durability, this plastic does not contain BPA.

The first of these that I bought a couple months ago for my own use has had cola in it every day and has yet to stain. I bought this one as a gift for a coffee drinker I know.

The logo is actually in between the layers and looks to be a good quality embroidery instead of a cheap sticker. I'm sure the recipient will be just as happy with hers as I am with mine.

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The Tea Beyond "Fairy" teapot with tea warmer cozy is quite beautiful. Both are clear, heat-resistant glass that is dishwasher (top rack) and microwave safe. I prefer to wash the teapot by hand. I've found that if the teapot gets stained by tea that a good way to clean it is with a wet soft cloth and a sprinkling of baking soda. That will safely scour the glass with no chance of scratching.

We love using Blooming Tea simply because it is such a mesmerizing experience to witness the flowering tea ball open when dropped into the hot water. This clear glass teapot displays the show perfectly. Although the teapot is described as being 20oz, it actually holds 22oz.

If you use loose tea instead of a blooming tea, you would use the glass infuser. It is approximately 3" tall and 3 1/8" in diameter and it fits nicely into the top of the teapot. The bottom of the infuser has 4 sets of slots that allow the tea to infuse into the teapot. We've found that tea can clog in the slots and some teas are more prone to do that than others. Consequently some teas may clog the slots so much that the infusion takes much longer than what would be normal. So we avoid those fine teas. Cleaning the slots can be a little challenting too. We have a couple methods of cleaning the slots that work well... dental floss, the edge of a business card, and if you're lucky a good stream of water will often dislodge the tea.

The lid is non-locking so you need to hold it with a finger while pouring the tea.

The tea warmer cozy uses a standard tea-light candle and has a metal plate that sits at the top to act as a platform for the teapot to sit on. The tea-light sits far enough away from the teapot that it does not really develop black soot on the bottom.

I'm not totally pleased with the glass infuser because of the clogging issue. Although it looks nice, I think i'd prefer a stainless steel basket style infuser with holes or screen rather than the glass.

Other than the infuser, we love the "Fairy" model and use it often. It's just the right size for making 2 large cups or 4-6 smaller cups of tea.

I was provided a sample for review.

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This teapot set comes in a plain white box tied up with ribbon (cozy is in a separate box), which makes it a perfect gift for an office mate or a friend who enjoys a cup of good quality tea. The pot is big enough for 2-3 cups of tea, and the tea-light candle (included) in the cozy will keep it hot for a long time.

The glass is delicately patterned on the handle and lid, which adds an elegant touch to tea time. I didn't have any "blooming tea" when I tried my pot, but because it's clear glass it would be beautiful with the tea flower slowly unfolding inside. If you use cut tea leaves, the glass infuser insert will keep the leaves out of your teacup. You'll need to use larger cut leaves to avoid specks in your cup.

With winter's cold weather arriving, I look forward to afternoons at my desk with this teapot and cozy nearby.

I received a complimentary Teapot Fairy and tea warmer cozy from the vendor, in exchange for writing an honest review.

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I love tea ,,, and I like me tea hot ! ... this tea set really keep my teat hot for me ... I love it

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The Tea Beyond Teapot Fairy with Tea Warmer Cozy is heat resistant teapot is the perfect size for two. The handle stays cool to the touch and the tea pours out perfectly without any dripping or splattering. The Tea Warm Cozy keeps the tea warm and adds a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere to your surroundings. Using a glass teapot is watching your tea coming to "life", especially blooming teas. This teapot set is so beautiful you won't want to store it in some cabinet, you will want leave it out for all to see. Fill it with water when not in use and display a beautiful bouquet of flowers, floating candles or potpourri.

The glass strainer can easily removed to brew blooming flowered teas. The removeable strainer has cut in slits to allow the loose teas flavors to steep out without the leaves escaping out to the water reservoir. The longer you allow the leaves to sit, the stronger the tea will be. Dishwasher and microwave safe. It is shipped perfectly packaged in separate boxes with a pretty bow so don't worry about it breaking in shipment.

Would make a truly unique gift. Make sure to check out teabeyond.com for additional recipes and ideas.

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I'm a big fan of Tea Beyond. I use their Romeo Jasmine Whole Leaf Green Tea Set and Tea Beyond Heat resistant Glass Teapot at work. I like this one even better than those two, but our corporate fire marshal won't allow us to have candles in the office (which is fine with me).

This is a very elegant 20 ounce teapot with a glass base to hold a tea candle to keep it warm. The warmer is a great touch for keeping your unused tea warm for awhile. I usually remove the infuser after the tea initially steeps, otherwise it steeps too long and gets bitter.

This teapot has an elegant clear glass design and it is also very functional. This is a great item for yourself and also makes a great gift.

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Buy Cuisinart 735-16OP Chef's Classic Stainless 1-Quart Pour Saucier

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I have to disagree with almost everyone reviewing this one. The balance is a bit "tippy" but Not overbalanced when EMPTY because of the small bottom area contacting the burner. This same quality allows the the pan to heat quickly on very low heat and it heats evenly and cooks beautifully. It also pours without dripping and works well as a small chef's pan. I use it to reduce, saute, and even stir-fry in small amounts. The lid from the I.5 qt. saucepan fits exactly.

This ability to interchange covers is a benefit many Cuisinart Chef's Classic pieces share. Regarding handle proportion; Cuisinart Chef's Classic handles are individually sized to match and balance proportionately the individual pans better than ANY brand I have seen. This includes the vaunted and, in my opinion, highly overated / overpriced All-Clad which I do own!

I usually cook for one and in smaller proportions so this pan is a perfect size. It is difficult to find good cookware in smaller sizes.

Also, some points about this and all stainless cookware and the numerous complaints about sticking, burning and problematic cleaning I read on Amazon; Turn down the heat ( You don't need it! ), throw away that worthless and totally inappropriate steel wool and use Barkeeper's Friend or Bon Ami just like the instructions and all those smart folks keep telling Us.

Lastly...How can Anyone rate a product and denigrate the design of same when they do not own it and have not used it and conversly, how can anyone find such a review helpful ?

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When empty it's difficult to get this pot to stand up to pour in what ever it is we want to heat. If we are lucky, what ever we've managed to get into the pot doesn't tip over and pour out while cooking. And don't even think of half way emptying the thing or you will definitely spill hot liquid all over the place. How did this thing pass safety standards. It was definitely a waste of our money.

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In addition to the "tippiness" observed by the other reviewer, part of which is just a side effect of the otherwise-desirable saucier shape, the problem with this pan is that the aluminum disk is simply too small to make this a good pan for sauces, particularly if you are cooking with gas. No matter how small your flame, you get hot spots on the thin lower walls of the pan. Had I thought more about the design before purchasing I would definitely have bought the anodized aluminum version.

It is an attractive pan and pours well, so my initial thought after discovering the poor cooking performance was to use it on the table for serving gravies and sauces. Unfortunately, the tippiness makes that kind of an unwise idea.

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I have three other Cuisinart pans and they are all 5 stars. This one is "tippy." The handle is too heavy in relation to the pan. Potentially dangerous, definitely annoying. Cooks great due to aluminum bottom, but use caution.

After 9 months, I rarely use this pan.

1 star is all i wold give it now.

After 6 years, I NEVER use this pan. It would be gone from my kitchen it it took up more space, and may go in the next round of sending things off to various re-use places at the recycle center, charity garage sales, charity thrift stores. Still one star.

A one star review is a rare one for me to give because they often very personal or about some dumb thing that could have been easily corrected with an exchange or refund. But this is a one star item. The pan tips over and hot stuff spills out. That is bad.

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I should have heeded the reviews on this pan. I really don't like it. It is tippy, and there should be a pour spout on both sides. Would not recommend.

Reviews of Rachael Ray Tools 3-Piece Spatula Set "Lil' Devils"

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Having bought and pitched several spatulas over the years, I looked around for reasonable spatulas that don't suffer from the issues of "cheapies" .. This is a pretty nice offering. Its reasonably priced under $10 for high-temperature spatulas. This seems to be a signature of the practically-minded Rachael's tv personna.. most "famous" people place items at PREMIUM pricepoints.

The material that scrapes the pan (some silicon compound) is a really just too stiff.. I find that it won't "bend to conform" to the container unless you really apply some muscle to it. Unless the pan is pretty smooth, these won't scrape the surface clean.. I might suggest you instead take a look at the very well-rated iSi Basics Silicone Wide Spatula, Red

I have owned these for a couple of years now and they are no worse for the wear, however now the end will slip off the handle if you pull on it.. It isn't at this point a problem as it slips back on and doesn't fall out in use.. They seem to be "pressure fit" instead of glued. I own the "Rachael Orange" ones if it matters, but they're the same.

When they stick around $10-ish price I think they're reasonable. I note that the price can jump around so watch for value. I also might recommend looking at others such as Wilton 570-1121 Easy Flex 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Blue

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I'm not wild about these. I find that they're a bit too big and heavy for what I wanted. They do seem to be well made, but compared to other similar spatulas I've had these are very THICK and the sizing on them seems a bit off.

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This is a good set of spatula for your baking needs. It comes in different sizes and they are very sturdy.

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These just aren't that great, they're really stiff with no flexibility at all. The handles are way too short so when your using them you get the food all over your lower arms and hands.

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I've had these spatulas for a little while now. I like the fact that they don't stain and their are three different sizes. The small size is a little too chubby and doesn't fit well into smaller mouth jars. A longer, thinner spatula would be more useful. I also have a few small knicks already and I don't use the them very much.