Review of Cook N Home NC-00359 Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium

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I loved my green set so much and was so impressed with the quality and how pretty they are, I logged on after using them for the first time and bought these for my mother (before they sold out!).

Mom can't say enough good things about the quality of this cookware. She called me on the day she got them and twice in 2 days since cooking with them. She and I agree that the ceramic coating heats up quicker and more evenly than the teflon non coating and her pot roast in the Dutch oven was done to perfection. She rushed out and bought all new cooking utensils just to make sure there was no chance of scratching these. Mom and I agree: Top notch set of cookware!

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My wife and I just " LOVE " the non-stick surface!! We only wish the handles were metal so we could use the pans in the oven as well. A VERY HAPPY COUPLE.

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The Fissler 6.5 qt pressure cooker is a thing of beauty. It's heavy, shiny and detailed to perfection. I did look at a Fagor at Macy's and wasn't impressed by the edges of the lid; it didn't seem that care was taken in the construction. Deciding to splurge on the Fissler because of the reputation of the company, I have no regrets. You can download the manual from their site if you'd like to familiarize yourself with the instructions and features.

If you've never used a pressure cooker before, remember the I Love Lucy episode where Ricky exploded the chicken and have concerns--don't worry. They have been rethought and reengineered to prevent such incidents. They are simply a pot with a locking lid. If you can drive a car, you can easily do this. There is a learning curve, mostly about time. Get a good cookbook on pressure cooking--anything by Lorna Sass will help--they all provide charts giving you an idea how long things will take to cook. Getting a Flame Tamer will also help--that's a round piece of cast iron that fits over the burner, you'll put the pressure cooker on top of that just to make sure the heat is even and the pot doesn't scorch.

If the idea of cooking foods in about 1/3 the usual amount time appeals to you, you need this.

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We just got this cooker and are very, very happy with it. Made in Germany, of 18/10 stainless steel and containing an aluminium layer in the base, this pressure cooker is sturdy and looks and feels well made. It's easy to use, and the instructions are simple and clear. It's a bit on the pricey end, however, you can find this cooker for a bit cheaper at other online retail stores, where coupons are offered (We got ours at stacks and stacks d-o-t c-o-m). If you're looking to invest in a pressure cooker that will last you a life time, this is definitely one to go with. The 6.5 quart (some places say 6.4) is perfect for cooking soups, stews and legumes (we eat lots of bean and legume dishes), for a family of 4.

Review Update: July 4, 2010

Just wanted to add a follow-up to the above review: After using the pressure cooker for more than half a year now, we are still really happy with its performance and durability. You can take apart virtually every piece of this cooker -that is, the handles, the plastic parts on the opposite sides of the handle responsible for monitoring the pressure, and the blue locking attachment on the handle top. This makes the necessary, periodic cleaning of these little areas far more accessible, keeping the whole unit clean and thus functioning properly. One minor quip I have, which has more to do with my area's hard water than the cooker itself, is that the inside of the cooker stains with use -but again, this happens to all my stainless steel pots and pans. Since our household keeps our cleaning chemical uses to the barest minimum, it takes quite a bit of elbow grease, vinegar and baking soda to keep the inside of the cooker nice looking. I just wanted to include this to tell prospective buyers that if you want the pressure cooker to keep its fantastic shine, be prepared to do some careful scrubbing and polishing! Depending on what one is making, the cooker may or may not be big enough for a family of four -we are a family of two, and this cooker suits us just fine. However, a larger family may find the larger cookers more useful, especially if you cook to keep leftovers for extra meals. To illustrate: this cooker can cook 4 or 5 cups of dried chickpeas, but if you're making a large pot of lentil soup right in the cooker, for example, it will probably give you 6 or 7 main servings.

I don't know what we were thinking all these years that we lived without this very useful piece. Hands down, if we had to buy a pressure cooker all over again, we'd certainly go with Fissler Blue Point. German engineering at its best!

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I bought a 6.5 qt. Fissler pc a few weeks ago and am really loving it. It's easy to use and clean. I researched whether to purchase a Kuhn Rikon or Fissler and decided I liked what people said about the Fissler better. I belong to a blog where people were discussing what they like about their pc's. I'm still experimenting with various receipes and also bought a couple Lorna Sass books to go along with the p. cooker. I was undecided what size of pc to purchase and am glad I didn't buy a bigger one, as it's good sized. What's good is that I can use it to make smaller portions as well with no difficulty.

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Beautiful appearance, but this pressure cooker arrived defective, never reaching high pressure, but leaking steam from valves. I can only speculate as to whether it was handled roughly in shipping or sat on a warehouse shelf too long. The pressure cooker has never worked properly and I bought it in January, 2012.

The only American Fissler service rep is in Los Angeles. Although the rep is very polite, I am extremely frustrated dealing with the lack of service on what I expected to be a premium product. Certainly a premium price.

Rather than send a replacement pressure cooker, I must deal with mailing the lid back and forth. Still waiting.

I now wish I had bought a cheaper pressure cooker (Fagor) in my own town where service or returns are much easier when necessary.

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This cooker is so convenient and easy to use. I purchased it for my new Wolf induction cooktop. Cleanup was a breeze. Highly recommend. Ordering and delivery was quick!

All-Clad Stainless Professional Universal Steamer Insert Review

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As All-Clad will inform you, this steamer works with 6, 8 or 12 quart stockpots. I use it with my 8-quart copper-core stockpot. (It still looks more like a Dutch Oven to me). The fit between the pot and the steamer is perfect. Nothing wiggles, jiggles or does not stay in quite right unlike so many `universal' steamers on the market. Its large size allows you to steam six artichokes, while its uniformity of heat allows cooking asparagus for two. Clean up is a snap throw it in the dishwasher or simply rinse it out by hand. The clearance between the steamer and the bottom of the pot allows for more than enough water to steam for well over an hour. The downside is that it is expensive, but isn't all All-Clad? The upside is that like the rest of the All-Clad line you will buy once and be done.

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This is a superb large steamer insert. It is great for large quantities of veggies or whatever you would like to steam. There is nothing like the flavor of freshly steamed veggies! It fits perfectly in the 6, 8, and 12 quart stock pots. I have only used it in the 6 and 8 quart stock pots myself. It is made very well and is excellent quality built to last. All Clad truly is lifetime cookware, I am sure you will not be disappointed. And it is backed by a lifetime warranty, what more can you ask for? Highly recommended! A+!

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I have the 6 qt All Clad 11 inch diameter pot, and I ordered this to steam vegetables with it. The combo doesn't work well at all. I think it's because the steamer insert is so big and deep (which I wanted I steam a lot of veggies) that there is barely any room between the surface of the steam water and the bottom of the steamer insert. If I keep the water really low so that the veggies will cook faster, then I'm constantly boiling off all the water and burning the pan. And if I fill it up more so it lasts the entire steam time, it makes the process take forever. The other night it took literally 30 minutes to steam some collard greens, and I'd had it. My other tiny pot with small steamer insert could steam this up in minutes, but I couldn't fit all the leaves in there and would end up doing them in batches, so either way was a hassle.

I ended up going out to a retail store and bringing the steamer insert with me. The 8 qt All Clad pot looked much more promising, but I don't really do that much cooking besides steaming veggies and making rice and oatmeal, and it was a big investment in money. So I looked over at the 12 qt All Clad multi cooker set. I liked the idea of having two steamer inserts, this one that I already had and the one that comes with the multi cooker set, which is quite capacious itself. I thought how I could alternate the steamer baskets, as I steamed up my leafy greens in one, and then the second vegetable in the other in sequence (I make my food at night to take with me to work the next day). However, this steamer insert didn't fit in the 12 qt multi cooker pan! I guess because the multi cooker is a lower line of All Clad products than the high end 6 and 8 quart All Clad pans. I was so glad that I actually went to the store and found this out before ordering the set on line. I think it's a little misleading for the company to call this a universal steamer insert, and then make an 11 inch pan that won't fit it, but there it is. The high end 12 qt stockpot will probably fit just fine, but the store didn't have one in stock to check.

In the end, I found another brand of stainless steel cookware, and their 12 qt multi cooker was a perfect fit with this All Clad steamer insert. And I've been in steaming heaven ever since! So the lesson is to make sure that you have a deep enough pan that will actually fit this steamer, and then it works wonderfully. I haven't tried the 8 qt, but I can vouch for the fact that the 6 quart does not steam well with this, even though another reviewer said that it did.

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The product desciption lacks information on dimensions.

The bottom of the steamer will nest into a pot. 10" diameter at the bottom. 10.75" diameter at the middle rim.

Top dimensions: 10.375" inner diameter, 11.125" outer diameter, 14" out to out at the handles. Height: 5.5".

Fits into our 8 quart All-Clad stock pot. Note: does not come with a lid but the All-Clad stock pot lid fits perfectly.

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I would hate to complain that this steamer is too big because I should have realized what kind of product I was buying. It is big nonetheless and is absolutely perfect for restaurants and huge families when I say a huge family, I mean a family that has around four or more kids.

If you don't steam things that often or simply don't have a huge family, then consider the smaller All-Clad steamer model that fits over sauce pans a model that I find is absolutely perfect in size.

Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan Review

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I bought this pan in a department store on a whim; I had a gift card that was about to expire. I have some All-Clad and was hoping to find another All-Clad pan to add to my collection; I was not too surprised when I could not. I "settled" for this pan. It's not much of a "settle" because this pan is great.

I am an avid cook it's how I relax and I use this pan all the time right along side my All-Clad. I will be purchasing more Cuisinart pans in the future. For the price and the quality, you can't beat them. They are great on a ceramic top stove.

I did notice that food stuck the first time and that discoloration did appear the first few times. This is normal for stainless steel pans. Just heat up and deglaze to remove the food. For the discoloration... just keep going, all my stainless steel pans, that have been discolored, have gone back (to a stainless appearance) after I use them a couple more times. Just keep in mind that because this is a quality pan, the heat will not need to be nearly as high as with other pans. Heat being too high can cause permanent discoloration and can ruin a pan.

Over all great pan great buy.

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I follow a strict regimen of man cooking, which allows for just one cooking vessel, one serving/dining vessel, and optimally, one utensil. This pan meets nearly all needs: part saucepan, part wok, and part saute pan. Brilliant.

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I waited a year after purchase to review this pan so that I could mention durability -but within a month of buying it, this became the most-used piece of cookware in my kitchen. It's big enough to do a quick saute for 1-2 persons, but if like me you do much cooking that requires reductions (stocks, sauces), you'll adore this pan. I'm crazy about it, and it's also shown such durability that I've subsequently bought 4 other pieces of Cuisinart stainless steel. As good as All-Clad products are, I honestly think these Cuisinart pieces are just about comparable to them... for a fraction of the price.

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First off, I am a devoted Cuisinart cookware fan; I own nonstick hard-anodized, stainless steel and Multiclad pieces. I bought this piece because I couldn't find a Multiclad Chef's pan in any size.

It's very nice great, mirrored finish interior & attractive brushed exterior, with a safe, good-fitting (not too tight) mirrored lid. It's lighter than Multiclad in weight, as you'd expect from stainless steel. Heating is even, the capacity is generous and the shape accommodates most utensils down in the 'seam' where the pan bottom meets the bowl. If you know how to cook with & care for stainless steel, Cuisinart's will not disappoint you -it's very forgiving and easy to clean.

I tend to use my glass lid (their lids are completely interchangeable) when cooking with this, and I think it's a little too small to use in place of a wok, unless you're only cooking a meal for one or two people. But it's versatile and effective, and fits a valuable niche in my kitchen.

Now, if only it was available in the Multiclad line....

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Cooking with this pan is not like using a light aluminum pan with vented lid, so take your time to adjust.

The domed lid allows moisture to return to the food, down the sides, which helps reduce scorching and keeps nutrients and flavor in the food. This is not for high temperature cooking, as is the case with all stainless steel cookware. You can use much lower temps and the lid keeps the heat that would be lost out of a vent IN the pan. Remember to use a dishtowel or hotmitt to grab the handle, which is riveted and sturdy.

This pan can do many things: you can do fast stir-fryups in it as well as single-pan dishes, remembering that the center bottom of the pan is hotter than the sides, which the flame should NEVER touch. Use the electric burner, if you don't have gas, that fits inside the diameter of the base disc and you'll avoid LOTS of problems, as with all base-disc cookware.

Clean this pan VERY thoroughly: there is a machine oil coating on it you can't see or feel that will come off with dish soap, and then warm the pan, then get it fairly hot and THEN add some high-temp oil (canola is fine) and roll the oil inside the pan over the heat. Turn off the heat, continue to roll the oil to cover the entire inside, and then let it sit for a moment, get a paper towel, crumple it and wipe the hot oil out. Be careful to keep your fingers off the metal and oil. Leave a light film of oil behind, let the pan cool for a few minutes, rewipe with a fresh paper towel thoroughly and you're ready to cook: you've just pre-seasoned your pan and it won't give you the "first cook scorch" that others complain of. I've NEVER had that happen, and have been cooking for decades with many materials. As with any other material, you have to learn to treat and use it right and it will treat you right!

My first dish was a flash-pan-fry: normally not a good first choice, but I wanted to see if it could do the job of a wok, and for the most part, it can. The graduation in temp up the sides is different than a traditional wok, which is also normally thin steel or iron, btw. The speed of this pan is excellent, and if you keep the food moving, you won't need much oil. The veggies came out very bright, hot and crisp, and I did not need to add liquid until the very end to make the sauce and turn the food in it. Very easy cleanup, too, even though this was a sweet/hot glaze type sauce. The sugars did not burn or scorch and the pan looked the same after the very easy cleanup (soak for a few minutes in hot water, use a nylon scrunch to clean and done).

If you soak bare-metal pans that are seasoned properly in plain hot water, use a nylon scrubby/scrunch to clean, you'll never need soap, and oils will build up just enough to create a nonstick finish that is as good as teflon. In fact, after a dozen or so times, the metal will still be bright, not dirty, and you'll be able to do sliding fried eggs... on a pretty low temp. The key is to keep the food moving. That is SO important!

To avoid spotting, try not to handle the exterior if your hands are oily, and always hand dry bright stainless pans in and out, unless you don't care about the spotting. Use a normal sponge on the exterior, a nylon scrunch if you spill over and must, and it will stay glossy.

This pan has so far made soup, pasta sauces, boiled pasta, steamed (with a generic small insert), and pulled off a pretty decent risotto the first time I tried in it. It also made very good egg-foo-yung style small, thick omelettes. I don't eat meat, so I haven't tried that, but based on performance with with eggs, it should sear small cuts or cubed meats very nicely, allowing you to push done pieces to the cooler sides while the rest gets done. I have yet to dare to try doing a pan fry of tofu in it, though it did a shallow fry of tofu fine.

Tofu is nature's stickum food: it sticks even to teflon coatings if you don't keep it moving and oiled. I'll let the pan season more and try. I'm not into sweets, but I suspect that this would handle making pan-style confections pretty well.

I like it, and I can see this and the small chef's pan with a small fry becoming my most used pans for personal meals. It's not a substitute for a large saute or fry, and it's not quite a big dutch oven, because it's only 3 qt and frankly, shaped wrong for some of the dishes that work in a dutch oven, but for some stews or small pan roasts, I bet it will do a great job at a lower, less destructive temp, keeping food moister and brighter looking with more intact nutrition.

For under $30, shipped, if you are a Prime member, it's a great pan, and for a decent sized family, might be worth having a couple of them!

Oh, diameter is a very manageable 10", so it's not a stovetop hog!

Le Creuset L7473-0030 Moroccan Tagine (Cobalt Blue) Review

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I ordered this following a vacation trip to Morocco. WHY DIDN"T I BUY ONE IN MOROCCO ? I was impressed with the Moroccan style of Tagine cooking but wasn't sure I could count on a lead-free glazes on the Tagines at the markets or shops. I was told the cooking Tagines were plain terra cotta and the decorative ones were for serving only. Before I ordered my Le Creuset Tagine, I put up several jars of salted preserved lemons. When the Tagine arrived I was surprised to find a lighter weight bottom than the normal Le Creuset enamel over cast iron cookware and a heavy pottery chimey top. I read reviews, suggestions and recipes on line and decided to try a chicken, lemon and olive tagine as my first dish. I combined the cooking instructions that came from Le Creuset with a recipe I got in Morocco. When I watched tagine cooking in Morocco, at various stages of cooking, they set the chimey top of the tagines on the edge of the base and ocassionally removed it from the base. I observed the cooking process done on small burners over glowing coals and on wood fired stove tops. When I made the chicken tagine, I use a FLAME TAMER (a star shaped wire that sits on the electric burner of a stove and dispurses the heat). I watched the tagine and adjusted the lid/cone as needed to more closely replicate the Moroccan style of cooking in my home kitchen. The result was fabulous. Great if you love to cook and fuss with food as I do.

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Although I have no background to vouch for any ethnic authenticity of this product (I was almost thrown out of Williams Sonoma when I asked the lady if I could prepare a beef stew in a tagine), I will say that the Le Creuset version is a very attractive piece of decor and it makes for some awesome stews.

So far I have not been able to get food to stick to the base (unlike my other Le Creuset pots) and the steaming at low heat does seem to concentrate & intensity the flavor. I bought some new (to me) spices (cumin, tumeric, coriander seeds, etc) to follow some simple recipes and everything has come out wonderfully well.

The only down side is that it will not make a lot of food at once (dinner for four is a stretch) and it is not quick. But it does things for stews that no other preparation method can do.

Oneida Colonial Boston 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set Reviews

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BUYER BEWARE! These are being offered at a low price because they are actually 18/0 stainless steel, not 18/8 as Amazon specs incorrectly state.

The numbers 18/0 and 18/8 refer to the percentage of content of chromium and nickel. To be classified as stainless steel, the metal must contain at least 11% chromium (no nickel required). Stainless steel used in cookware is normally 18% chromium and 8% to 10% nickel.

Low end stainless steel cookware, mixing bowls, stockpots and accessories are usually 18/0, which are usually not highly polished, and could be subject to some rust spotting.

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This is the third time I have purchased this pattern, the first two times having been a number of years ago. It is very similar to my sterling pattern, International's 1810; but as the price of silver increased over the years, I could not afford to add to my sterling. Boston Colonial was attractive and affordable for our growing family.

I went ahead and purchased it again in spite of negative comments here because I needed it for a visit from children and grandchildren. The set is basically attractive, and I have found that differences between the new set and my old set are not readily apparent in normal use. However, I agree with those who are disappointed in the downgrade of this pattern. Pieces feel lighter, particularly the knives, and the effort to make the knife handles look as hefty as their predecessors is unfortunate.

I have had the set only about a month so can't really assess its durability. However, so far I don't notice many scratches; and I am washing it in the dishwasher without seeing any corrosion.

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I ordered this set because Amazon specs say it's 18/8 steel. However, when I received it, the box says 18/0 which is much lower quality. The pieces look really nice, and I wonder if maybe the box is wrong. Can't know so I'm sending it back.

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I received this set and returned it within a month. It started rusting. I finally went to the Silver Superstore on line. They have a line of flatware that is made in the USA. Unfortunately, after Oneida closed their USA plant, it has become harder to find flatware that isn't made in China, Vietnam or Indonesia. Check out silversuperstore.com. They have a whole section of "not made in China" flatware.

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This flatware set is the same pattern I have had in the past. I was given some when I went away to college and they were great. The set I have were stamped S.S.S made in USA by Oneida and were virtually care free, just use em throw em in the dishwasher and rinse and repeat. Normally I don't take time to review, but this set is so bad I just have to warn anyone looking at this item. This set I bought from amazon is absolute garbage, they were terrible from the moment I took them out of the box. They were clearly very poorly made. First of all the box says they are 18/0 steel which is not what I ordered, the utensils themselves say 5/10 made in Indonesia and the website here said 18/10...very confusing. So I looked it up, Oneida's website classes them as casual flatware, which is listed as 18/0. The pieces themselves looked like they had been quickly polished, or dipped in some kind of plating that was not on the handles. The handles look more like brushed steel, and there were definitely a difference between the handles and the business end. Also, the handles were rough and sharp on some sides, and smooth on others with no consistency at all. They were also covered in spots with a black soot that might have been from the forging but did not come out with washing. I should have sent them back but I'm new to amazon and don't have a lot of time and I did not wan to mess with it for 50$. So I kept them...and things got worse.

A mere 4 weeks after purchase, I had washed them about 3 times (I don't go through a lot of utensils)and I began to get rust pitting on the spoons, clear evidence of the poor quality steel. I am using a dishwasher with a main brand of regular gel detergent, nothing fancy. The knives however were even worse! On some of the knives I got SEVERE rusting ALL up and down the handle to the point where its not even usable. Its to the point now where I find new degradation on every wash cycle, yet my old utensils Ive had for a decade are just as perfect as when I got them. The bottom line, this set is absolute garbage and I would not recommend this set to anyone. In fact, I am going to call Oneida and tell them how bad their product really is.

In regards to amazon, my order shipped out slower than EVERY other company I've ordered from online. The price was good which is why I purchased here and others seem to like Amazon but it has not been a great experience for a first time buy, I'm very skeptical about what you can get on here but ill give it another chance.

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For some reason I expected these cake pans to be heavier, but they are aluminum and very lightweight. They scratch relatively easily. The cakes baked up well and the variety of sizes was very helpful. Shipping was fast. I didn't use the special baking coil in the center of the 10", but it didn't matter, it baked up just fine. I didn't try out the 12" yet. It was very helpful to have the number of cups needed for each pan plainly described on the packaging.

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Having purchased other Wilton cake pans before, these were basically what I expected. That being said, if you haven't purchased other Wilton pans before, these may be more lightweight than what you are expecting, but generally they tend to last a bit better than the some of the pans I've bought from other manufacturers. (No rust issues, for instance, but that's because these are aluminum.) I love the four different sizes, as it's really convenient to have all of them. Make sure you grease these pans well for your cake (or whatever you're baking) to come out really easily, as these aren't non-stick. I haven't had any issues with the center of the larger ones not baking even without using anything special to help, either. I'd definitely recommend these for ease of use, quality, and the convenience of the different sizes.

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The pans worked GREAT for me! They were incredibly light, unbelievably non-stick, and durable! My cake recipe may have failed me a trial or two, but the pans did great! I made a wedding cake for my sister's wedding and everyone loved it, it was a great success. They held up so much better than my other cake pans, the size increments worked out perfect, and with a set of 4 there are so many options. Definitely a satisfied customer! I would expect no less from Wilton.

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I bought them to make my first wedding cake. Easy to clean...I also felt that they cooled a bit faster that other pans that I've used in the past...

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I got these pans as a gift and put them in the dishwasher thinking aluminum pans would be fine in there. (It didn't say anywhere on amazon on the wilton papers that came with it that it wasn't dishwasher safe). When I took them out they had lost all of their coating. I returned them. We now have 2 sets of these and hand wash them every time. They aren't as shiny as they were and I'm sure the coating will wear off eventually but they bake well and are working for us for now.

Buy Wusthof Silverpoint II 2-1/4-Inch Bird Beak Peeling Knife

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This knife is just what I needed. It is well balanced and engineered to fit in the hand offering exceptional control. I highly recommend it. Price was excellent and the seller shipped it out promptly.

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Wusthof Silverpoint II 2 1/4" Bird's Beak Paring Knife 4033

I have a lot of fruit trees, and a lot of processing to do. This knife is nicely sharp, and fits my hands well for long sessions. It facilitates cutting out bad areas of my organically grown fruit, too. Reasonable price, good quality.

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Just as all my Silverpoint ll knives its a great value. At under $10 nobody should expect it to be similar to Wustof"s high end series which are way more expensive. Yes its thin and light with a small handle but its also very sharp and nimble and it gets the job done and after all that's what its all about. I started with the 10 piece block set and have been adding to it since and use them daily and they all perform very well. I also have heavier forged knives but really prefer these now since its almost effortless to use them. Happy cooking!

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I've had two of these knives about 1 1/2 years now. I use them almost every day for peeling and trimming produce. They're still sharp and have never yet needed sharpening. I'm an average-size woman, and I love the size and curvature of the blade and the handle size and shape. I find it very comfortable to use, with great control and very little fatigue. Handwashing is recommended but I put mine in the dishwasher with no ill effects.

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high quality steel. good handle. i liked it!

Recommended!

If anyone has any questions about this please don't be afraid to ask me. I'd be more than happy to answer any and all of them.

Mauviel M'cook 5610.12 0.8-Quart Sauce Pan with Cast Iron Handle Reviews

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This little pan falls under that William Morris quote that says "have nothing in your houses that you know not to be useful or believe to be beautiful". In this case, Morris may have forgotten to mention expensive too, lol! Expensive with what *I* feel are fully justified reasons these pans are so well designed, they get consistently better results from my recipes and have thereby made me a better cook. I've had my Mauviel pieces for almost 10 years and I can say that they are truly built to last a lifetime.

Beautifully crafted in France; professional feel and finish.

Substantial weight, evenly balanced, rock-solid construction overall.

Thick bottoms, VERY even heating designed to brown not burn; PERFECT for recipes that require deglazing.

This particular size has been very useful as I've downsized; great for making sauces, gravies and reductions in smaller quantities. Makes reheating little portions of leftovers feel a little special! I should mention again that these are VERY HEAVY pans this smallest one is barely four inches across and weighs almost 2lbs. Even though I have pretty severe arthritis these pans get such great results that I still use them on a regular basis.

I've tried the various shapes and sizes with electric, gas and propane stoves, all with excellent results. They are also supposed to be the best with induction heat but I have not tried that method yet. If you ever burn anything, just place a cup of water in the pan and put it back on low heat for a few minutes; it will clean up with a regular nylon scrubbie-type sponge. I have burned things in these pans on occasion but never as the fault of the pan; because they are designed to deglaze so well I have NEVER had to use a "Brillo" or scouring pad on these to get them clean and shining again.

I've never really "babied" these pans; if I have the time and energy I wash them by hand, if not I throw them in the dishwasher. The only ill-effect I've noticed is that the cast iron handles get a bit of surface rust on them from being in the dishwasher. This can be removed with a scrubbie but IMO actually gives these a more "rustic" look which I happen to think is attractive. I don't think it could really hurt the handles either because they are very, VERY thick!

Because these pots are pricey I purchased a couple of carbon steel pans to round out my collection but as a semi-serious home cook I would not be without at least one or two of these in my kitchen. The only Mauviel pan I would not purchase again is the "non-stick" finish fry pan because in hindsight a nonstick finish doesn't ever last and is not necessary for now these pans works best. For the cook just starting out, if you can only choose one I'd recommend a three quart saucepan with lid; it can stand in for a frypan or saute pan and the size is very versatile.

Highly recommended!

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 6-3/4-Quart Oval Wide French Oven Review

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I wanted a heavy pot to slow cook chicken and other meats. This fits the bill! The top is heavy and keeps in the moisture.......everything turns out perfectly. The pot arrived perfectly packed, quick delivery......I couldn't be happier with this cheerful yellow French Oven!

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Got this as a present for my wife, who's been wanting this for a while.

It arrived not packed very well. The product box was inside a VERY large shipping box, with very little padding. So, it was free to bounce around quite a bit. As a result, one handle was broken (I didn't know you COULD break these things!). Amazon took it back with no hassle whatsoever, even sending the new one immediately even before I sent back the broken one.

The second (replacement) one arrived packaged exactly the same way, so I was afraid it, too, would be broken. However, it was intact, so no problem there. The Le Creuset label stuck on the side of the pot is almost impossible to remove even with mild solvents. What's that all about? There were also labels stuck to the bottom as well, which strikes me as a dangerous place to put them when some folks might just throw the pot right into the oven without looking at the bottom.

All in all, we're very UNimpressed with the packaging and labelling and the way it was shipped. We are, however, VERY impressed with the pot itself. We're getting a lot of good use out of it.

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I owned a wonderful Lodge cast iron Dutch oven which I used often. But the reactive issues and rust situation finally made me break down and buy a Le Creuset. I wanted something easier to clean and that I could use acid (vinegar, lemon) in without eating away the surface. Over the years I've purchased Le Creuset as wedding gifts and for my own kids...and finally decided I earned one myself! This fun yellow model was on a very good sale, which made it even more appealing. I think it might be an older model (but then so am I). Something I read makes me think the newer, higher-priced version has slightly larger handles. I do not own a slow cooker, so I use this for all low and slow cooking, both on the stove top and in the oven. You'll never regret buying the best...go for it.

Review of Guzzini Latina 11-Inch D Salad Spinner

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Made in Italy. After reading several of the reviews for a number of different salad spinners, I opted for Guzzini Latina 11-Inch. The product was sold through Silver & Crystal Gallery which provided great service. They did inidicate that it would take a number of days before the product was shipped, but for the great price they offered and very reasonable shipping cost, it was well worth the wait. In the 90's my best friend bought a salad spinner and told me repeatedly, it was one of the best buys she ever made as it worked great. I had never owned one, but now live with someone who eats salads every day. We like a big salad with all kinds of vegies in it and this 11 inch spinner is perfect. I can make a very large salad that stays fresh for a number of days. Even my significant other noticed the difference in the freshness of the salad. The spinner itself is very sturdy. The way the lid fits to the scalloped edges of the basket, works really well. The bowl is lovely on the table. Thanks to the people who reviewed this product and to the person who let it me the country of origin was Italy. They influenced my purchase of this product and I would definitely recommend it to others.

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Having never owned a salad spinner before I was really skeptical and didn't know what to expect. Especially after getting input from my daughter who said they were all a waste of money. Undaunted, I jumped in with both feet and bought this one. All I can say is WOW! This thing works like magic. Leafy vegetables come out bone dry and still crisp after use. If you're looking for a really good salad spinner, this is the one.

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The 11" Guzzini salad spinner is large enough to spin a generous portion of salad for 4 healthy eaters at one time easily.

Sturdy construction of all the parts and clever gearing and engagement from crank to spin basket spins the salad practically dry in a matter of seconds. Well worth the cost.

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This salad spinner is a quality item. I can get this spinner going faster than my old one, which was the kind you pump up and down. I like my lettuce well dried and this one does a better job. The large, clear bowl is nice for making large salads.

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This is a good quality Guzzini product. The 11 inch size is nice for larger salad preps. The colors are good and its dishwasher safe.

Reviews of Corelle Coordinates Simple Lines 6-Piece Microwave Cookware Set

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I purchased these to go with Corelle plates that I purchased and they matched my pattern. I assumed they would be "Corelle" these do not say "Corelle" on the product anywhere, on the bottom the brand name appears to be "Eurita" (it is difficult to read) by Reston Lloyd Ltd. Does not indicate country of origin.

Arrived timely however they are fairly thin and very light weight but they serve a limited purpose.

The lids go on over a raised lip at the top and appear to seal well. The problem is that they are difficult to remove. On the bottom of the product it states they are dishwasher, microwave and freezer "OK". It does not say dishwasher, freezer and microwave "safe". Maybe it is just a selection of words. I have, in the past, always seen microwave "save", etc.

Can not use in a conventional oven or under a browning element.

Update August 11.2011, I failed to mention these are plastic, I used them once and they now sit in a cabinet and will likely see no additional use.

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This product IS NOT FROM Corelle and is made of plastic....Not too happy with the product description and what finally arrived at my doorstep.

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Love this set. I've read reviews saying they are expensive. Everyone has an opinion. Mine is "Wish I could find the same things in a larger size. Love the ventable hood. Keeps the microwave from getting dirty. Got these as a present and was worried that the lines which matched my dishes would wear off. Not a factor nor do I believe they will ever be. I don't take reviews lightly as they are usually are my factor in determining which brand to buy. This is an AWESOME set. Just wish they made them in other sizes.

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Misleading, ..these are made of a cheap plastic. I thought they would be "Corelle" . The first time I used them in the microwave, the hot food melted and stained the inside.,

DONT BUY

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This set is convenient for small servings but the largest is not very big. I use them daily for various things but when I cook instant oatmeal or grits I need something larger because the grain expands over the sides of even the largest. They are not Corelle material but some sort of plastic which gets rough and discolored after much usage. I wish Corelle made the same kind of Cookware in their tougher material.

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I've had this pot for about a month. It was recommended by a German friend and a Christmas gift. It's quite different than any other cookware I've used. It heats very evenly both horizontally and vertically. I've had to adjust some recipes, for instance my pinto beans cooked 5 to 10 minutes faster than usual. The size is quite wonderful as well. It is great for browning chicken as well as for making soups. I tend to cook one big dish for multiple nights or for a houseful of people. This is perfect for that.

The surface is very easy to clean but different. It's not like teflon where things just fall off. Things stick, like in a non-stick pan, so great for making gravy etc. But then when it comes to cleaning up, it's a simple wipe.

I gave it a four because you have to learn to use it . Maybe that means I should give me a four:)

I would definately purchase more of these if I had the money.

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Bialetti Arte Collection Cookware Saute Pan, 8-Inch Reviews

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Great fry pan -love the depth of the pan and it cooks so even. You will use less oil for frying up veggies with this nonstick pan. Note: I have the complete set and love all the pans!!

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Because of health issues we have to cook some separate meals. I already owned on of these and liked enough to buy a second. It cooks evenly and the coating is well done, The pan is easy to wash and attractive.

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A friend bought me a set of pots and pans and this pan was part of it. I use this pan SO often that I went searching online to find another. It's sturdy and very non-stick. It's the first pan everyone tries to find when searching in the cabinet. So glad I found this as a single piece!

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This is a great nostick coated pan. It has a special nonstick coating that does not have the chemicals that we fear in teflon cookware. The price was reasonable and it fills my need for a small frypan. It would have been nicer if it had a lid. I gave it four stars because the outside if the frypan does not have the same nonstick quality as the inside of the frypan. Food sticks to the outside and burns on and is not easy to keep clean.. Other than that I really like it.

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It's very comfortable to use cooks evenly and is a breeze to clean. I am absolutely delighted with it.