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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Reviews of Hammered Steel Z Pot Rack

Hammered Steel Z Pot Rack
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This pot rack is very heavy duty and installation was easy. In the ceiling where I mounted this rack there was only drywall, but the included bolts for installation made it both easy and secure. I currently have 7 Calphalon non-stick pots and pans which are fairly heavy hanging from this rack and they fit perfectly with none of them clanking together.

One thing I was surprised at though is in the picture I thought the rack curved up in the back and down in the front. This is an optical illusion. It actually just slants right and left and is flat all the way across.

The only drawback of this rack which isn't a big deal for me is that since it is mounted on hooks in the center, if you take a pan off of the right or left sides the entire rack tilts a little to the opposite side.

Overall it is a great looking, unique pot rack that doesn't look like every other pot rack out there. I would definitely buy again.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Buy Vinaroz VAN-8.5QT-RD Non-Stick Dutch Oven, 8.5-Quart, Red

Vinaroz VAN-8.5QT-RD Non-Stick Dutch Oven, 8.5-Quart, Red
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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the handles are flimsy, I had thought this was something other than Aluminum when I purchased it. A bit disappointing. Kept for the size but would not buy it again.

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very well made and it surprised me w/ a very nice warranty! the pot is high quality and it is a true red, not at all orangey.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Berndes EcoFit Pearl Ceramic Coated Cast Aluminum 11-1/2-Inch Review

Berndes EcoFit Pearl Ceramic Coated Cast Aluminum 11-1/2-Inch Covered Saute Pan
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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The ceramic is stronger and lasts much longer than other non stick coatings. Quality Berndes construction with a nice thick, heavy bottom. The lid is well constructed and fits well. A great addition to my kitchen.

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This item doesn't look like a new one, the box was opened. A poor quality coated with the ceramic, it's not worth it.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Review of Bodum Chambord 21 by 21 cm, 8.3 by 8.3-Inch Cast Iron Enamel Grill

Bodum Chambord 21 by 21 cm, 8.3 by 8.3-Inch Cast Iron Enamel Grill Pan, Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program You can't always be traipsing outside to use the grill, unless you live in the right part of the world for it or else have a very sheltered area. I love the way this grill pan brings the grilling indoors. True, it's got a small cooking area (21 centimeters square, just over 8 inches) but that's big enough for two hamburgers or a couple of small steaks or some vegetables. The pan has rather deep ridges, so the food rests above any fat that cooks out of it--and your food is embellished with very pretty grill marks.

This is a product that really begs the reviewer to mention pros and cons, so I will mention the most notable of them, starting with the negatives so I can finish with the good points:

CONS:

* This pan is heavy! Six pounds.

* Comes without a whisper of information on care or use of the product (this is not acceptable).

* The stainless steel handle stays cool and is easy to hold, but it seems to be just a bit loose from the get-go. Anyone have a foot-long screwdriver I can borrow?

* Speaking of the handle, does it have to be QUITE so long? I have room to store it, but do you?

* Takes some soaking and scrubbing to clean.

* The sides are low and there is some spatter, though less than I expected.

* Arrives from Amazon in a carton that's almost as big as a kayak.

PROS:

* It's sturdy; not going to warp or dent or deteriorate. Investment kitchenware.

* It's preseasoned and cooks beautifully with minimal oil.

* Works on any kind of burner (mine is electric).

* I love my black one but it does come in several bright enameled colors too.

* According to the Bodum site, you can put it in your dishwasher (if the handle fits).

* Though the price is steep, it compares favorably to other top-quality brands of cast-iron cookware.

So if you have the muscle, and the space in your kitchen for a specialized item like the Bodum Chambord grill pan, go for it because this is an excellent piece of equipment that you're sure to enjoy using for years and years.

Linda Bulger, 2011

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love this because most of the grease that used to be on my steaks is now at the bottom of the pan. The only thing that would improve this is if they made a lid for it, because I feel like the grease is floating around the kitchen every time I cook meat without a lid. It is really well made though and should last a lifetime. Don't drop on your toes or you might break them since this is really heavy! If it wasn't this heavy though, it wouldn't last long. It's really easy to clean too.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've never been a big fan of grill pans I've always found that they don't sear well and are generally disappointing when compared to grilling on a real grill. The Bodum Chambord is the first grill pan I've used that works as advertised. The substantial cast-iron build means that once the pan gets hot it retains it's heat so it cooks the food faster, the small size means that it is easy to store in the kitchen and the grilling surface cleans up very easily. I've grilled everything from veggies, to burgers and dogs to sandwiches and they all came out great.

If you've never used a cast iron pan before they take longer to heat up so you have to be patient before you put your food on. The upside to this wait is that the pan also takes longer to cool down. While this pan isn't stuitable as a total relacement for a grill it's a nice option if you just want to grill indoors. I couldn't be happier with this pan.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I am a vegetarian so I am not cooking steaks or chops on this pan, but I do cook things like veggie burgers and grilled cheeses, etc. I like the pan, although there are two things about it that are somewhat bothersome: you have to be extremely careful to cook your food evenly on it, otherwise the food easily burns and this makes for a difficult clean up. And, speaking of cleanup, the pan is difficult to clean in general, especially when food gets between the grooves; the other night I cooked some sauerkraut next to my veggie burger, and it was a minor nightmare cleaning the sauerkraut remnants later. So as long as you're careful not to let items burn and as long as you're choosy about only cooking items that won't be terribly difficult to clean up after, this is a good pan. I use it often and like it, even though I feel like I have to be especially careful when using it, in a way I wouldn't with another pan.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I ordered this cast-iron grill pan, because I Love Grilled Peppers. I received a versatile grill pan that cooks evenly and delivers exactly what it's made to deliver: beautifully grilled food.

HERE ARE THE PROS:

1) If you're cooking meat, it keeps it above the oil. And it cooks it evenly, too.

2) The secondary handle makes it easy to lift and drain oil out of the pan.

3) Grilling vegetables is very simple -and they come out looking like I went to the trouble of borrowing my neighbor's barbeque.

4) Clean up is quick, *if* you wash the pan while it's still warm. (Don't allow it to sit with grease on it. No. Do not. It's NOT fun cleaning it cold. I speak from experience.)

5) Makes neat grilled sandwiches; they look " professional and everything." The kids also announced said sandwiches looked Expensive. (I made paninis with sun-dried tomatoes and cheese.)

6) The sides are low enough for easy serving.

7) Good, solid grill pan for the price.

8) At 8.3"x8.3" it's the perfect size for most stove-top grilling.

HERE'S THE CON:

1) This pan is very heavy. I'm disabled, and I must have help lifting and cleaning it if I'm tired and/or in pain.

I LOVE this Bodum Chambord pan! I recommend it without reservation. I cook vegetables three times daily, and it's a pleasure and a joy to have the option of indoor grilling. Just be aware when you order that you're getting the Real Deal -a grill pan designed to last a lifetime.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Cheap Gibson Mr Coffee Whistling 2-Quart Tea Kettle

Gibson Mr Coffee Whistling 2-Quart Tea Kettle
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I love my kettle. I bought it back in December and have been using it 3-4 times a day. It's nothing fancy mind you, but it gets the job done. The whistle starts out as a gentle hum, so it gives a fair warning before it sets off into full steam. No rust. Just a plain, functional kettle. I'm glad I bought it. It could've shipped faster, but so could everything....

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Really a good price and a well built kettle...HOWEVER, the handle is not well designed. You may have to tighten the phillips head screw occasionally. Don't overfill. (A fill line is imprinted on the outside.) The whistle is loud, the quality is good. BUT watch that handle.

NOTE: Having used this kettle for 5 months, my impression of it improves. Solid and (with the caveat about the handle) durable. One of those products where 'Made In China' exceeds expectations. I'd buy it again!

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pretty quickly to very easy to clean and fill I really love this tea kettle.I would recommend this for all of the tea goers!

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I had been using an electric water warmer I had inherited from a former room mate but it seemed to reduce the heat applied to the water as soon as it reached the boiling point. I decided it would be better to have one I can put on the oven burner and keep it as hot as I like, and not have to worry about what a thermostat wants to do. I bought this tea kettle off the shelf while shopping at my local supermarket, thinking it would do and I liked the idea of having a whistle to indicate the water was ready. I was saddened to find that it never actually attained a whistle because so much steam was escaping around the fill hole lid on the top center portion, which happens to be also right where you need to put your hand in order to pick it up, a rather scary thought. So, I am contemplating returning it because I don't see myself wanting to ever use it, considering these less than desirable attributes.

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As someone else said (and I should have listened), the design while very attractive, is not ergonomically comfortable to use. It's too tall for the way the handle and spout opener are designed. It's just not balanced properly.

The whistle is loud that's a plus and as I said, it is attractive, but since it's hard to use, I am probably sending it back.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Discount BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian 12-Piece Cookware Set

BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian 12-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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First of all, let me say the set is beautiful to look at. They are all shiny, even on the inside. However, that's where the story ends for me in positive light.

In this day and age where almost everything sold is made in China, we take special effort to find items that touch our food that is not made there. With this in mind, I first wrote to Berghoff USA asking where they were made. The response I got is that they are imported from Belgium, but specifically where they were made was smoothly avoided answering.

Anyways, wanted to give it a try and ordered. No where on the box nor the cookware does it state where they are made (very strange, indeed), which made me suspicious. Alright, then we noticed small imperfections and scratches. Alright, since it was a hassle to unpack we wanted all the reasons to keep this and decided to try it. After just one use, we noticed the floor of the pot was blackened in several spots, like pits. The chrome was taken off after one use in such spots. This raised all sorts of alarms for us. After mulling whether to go through with the difficult packing we decided to send it back to Amazon and order something made in France in lieu of it. I would say this set is not worth the price. There are several sets that are cheaper that are made in China by famous labels (typically their mid to lower end models) that are much better quality. I would say I would not really recommend this.

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I currently have Cuisinart stainless steel set as well as other pieces of cookware and when I saw this BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian 12-Piece Cookware Set on lightening deal, I decided now is the time to upgrade. There was one other review when I purchased this set rating it 3 stars because it is suspected this set is made in China and I do not know about that.

When the box arrived I was surprised at how heavy this cookware set is. For the amount of money I paid, I was expecting a lighter-weight set as the heaviness usually is roughly equivalent to price and this is a very heavy set. The bottoms are very thick and that is where most of the weight is I think. The set looks very well made and well packaged and very shiny. On my cuisinart set, the bottoms are slightly angled in whereas on this set of BerHOFF Earthchef Acadian, the bottoms continue to same line making a very sharp clean attractive edge and design that I appreciate.

While the heaviness is something most people would look for as a sign of quality, I am in the kitchen often and don't want to get a gym workout just from cooking. I prefer lighter weight pieces so I don't need to strain from the weight when the pots are full.

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This is the first set of cookware I've bought in many years. We have a ceramic top range and most lighter pots and pans spin when heating. These are heavy enough to stay put but not so heavy my wife can't lift them when full. They transfer heat better than most other stainless I've used and frankly they are the best pieces I've used since I was in the restaurant business. I've recommended these to friends who were looking and a couple of them found the BergHOFF line to be just great.

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I received the set in excellent condition. They look very good hanging on my pot rack that I built from an antique cast iron floor register grille, shabby sheik. The only thing that I noticed that might be a concern for some, is that the outer edge of the pan lids is very thin, and if you drop a lid, it can and does bend the edge, a rolled edge would help, but would then make the set more expensive. I was able to straighten the edge out. If like me, you hang your pans up, you still need a place close by to store you lids. They are made in such a way that a crafty person can make a lid rack that holds them vertically from small to large. I made mine from old steel and then after welding together and dressing of the welds, I sprayed it with clear satin lacquer, once again very shabby sheik. My wife loves them, and that was a hard sell because as she said " we don't need pots and pans, we have a set of circulon pans that u had to by" . That was ten years ago and the coatings was almost completely worn away. These new pans are not coated, and should last much longer. Another reason I like this set is it consisted of a complete range of lidded pans, and not a bunch of skillets. We fry and sautée with cast iron skillets, so I did not want a set with more skillets. Been using the new set for two months now, cook every meal from scratch, so we have used them extensively, still love them, worth every dime.

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To other reviews, in the box says Belgium. They are heavy and shiny, very easy to clean, for my surprise because usually in stainless steel the food tends to stick, but not on this set. So far not a problem on that area...just one tip I cook on medium to low heat (mostly low),They cook faster than the other stainless steel set I had.I simply Love them, they are beautiful and well constructed, in comparison I brought another piece from Cuisinart but this set is heavier and better constructed, I would recommend it to anyone. Not disappointed at all. They look like they are going to last a long time.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Best Bayou Classic 7403, 3-Piece Cast Iron Skillet Set, 6", 8", 10" Deals

Bayou Classic 7403, 3-Piece Cast Iron Skillet Set, 6', 8', 10'
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Great set of 3 iron skillets for the price. All were well seasoned and made of heavy iron.I made excellant corn bread in these skillets and other fried foods as well and had no problems with food burning, cooking unevenly or sticking problems as long as you use proper steps to prevent food from sticking. The skillets arrived in great condition and on time it was a good purchase from amazon.

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You can easily get these from any Walmart but I liked the name Bayou and these pans are great. When I'm done cooking I quickly clean them while still hot and quickly spray canned Olive Oil on the cooking surface and this keeps them ready to go time after time..

Even heat distribution and I notice I only need to turn heat on half as high to get the same temperatures that the thinner teflon pans require. These will last a lifetime and with a faint mist of aerosol Olive Oil they shine nice and black and stay ready to go.

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The 10 and 8 inch are decent, each one has a few small dimples in the pan not completely smooth. The 6'' has the most holes and its really too small to do anthing with other than cook and egg. You're really buying 2 pans but they cook really well and heat up evenly.

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I ordered this because I like cooking with cast iron. It is very poor quality. Has too much pitting, has too many rough spots around edges and handles. Some of them are very sharp. Stick to Lodge, everyone!

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The pre-seasoning will burn/gunk away and it will take a while to properly preseason the base but I like these skillets. Good price.

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Lodge LFSR3 Pre-Seasoned Fajita Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought these as a gift to myself and love them. They're great for serving fajitas on or putting in the oven to make a nacho. The skillets come with a recipe or two and are easy to clean even after sitting the night. The wooden plates keep the table cool and the grips are all you need when its hot.

A great gift for any kitchen lover.

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I purchased these Fajita skillets as a gift for a friend. I am very impressed with the whole package of wooden trivet, cast iron skillet and handle mitt. The handle mitt is a nice touch and brings the whole "southwest" experience together. Also, the wooden trivet is a nice cherry tone. I think I need to order more for myself!

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These are a great addition to any kitchen. Designed for fajitas, they have many other uses. I grill steaks in my Lodge Logic grill pan and have these heating in the oven. There is nothing worse than having an expensive steak go cold and these pans prevent that. A wonderful gift very attractive as well as functional and a must have for steak and fajita lovers.

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I bought 2 of these Lodge logic Pre-Seasoned Fajita sets because I was tired of cooking steaks and other meals and putting them onto regular plates and having them get cold. If you have ever been to Apple bee's and ordered any of there skillet meals you know how nice they are while you are eating, your meal never gets cold fast. So I decided to buy my own and try them out for home use and I love these skillets. I give these skillets 5 out of 5 stars. They are very nicely made and come with the heat board and the little oven MIT so you can grab it off of the grill or out of the oven. Since I bought 2 of them I have had some family members and buddies over and I pulled these out and heated them up on the grill and then put the steaks on them and brought them to the table after they tried them out they loved them and are now trying to get there own for there own homes. I am now looking to buy 2 more so my buddies don't fight over who gets the hot skillets when it comes to cooking steaks, fajitas or what ever it might be.

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We love to make our own fajitas (especially in a slumping economy). We used to cook the meat and vegetables and set them on a plate. By the time we got to our second flour tortilla, the meat had become cool/room temperature. Finally, our fajita meat stays hot through the whole meal. The only issue I have, it is VERY difficult for me not to put dish soap on these and wash them as I do other dishes. They always feel sort of oily fron the oil I have to put on them before I heat them in the oven. The handle hot pads are great. Careful....They come out of the oven SUPER hot, but it makes the experience so authentic.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

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OXO Good Grips Jar Spatula, White
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I love OXO. They make great quality products and their designs are always well thought out. The only thing I feel this spatula is missing would be a more defined spoon shape for scooping sauces.

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6 Pc Flat Bottom Wok Set - Taylor & Ng
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I used this on an electric stove that aparently got too hot for this type of non stick wok and burned off the non stick coating. I am now trying to figure out if it can be restored.

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Cheap 50 Sets 16oz Plastic Soup / Food Containers with Lids

50 Sets 16oz Plastic Soup / Food Containers with Lids
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This is an awesome product. Perfect for leftovers or in my case gift giving some of my homemade sauces! When you are done using this container you can recycle this plastic. BPA Free as well (I'm just reading the label on bottom)

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I thought these cups would be flimsy plastic. What a surprise. They are heavy and durable, I have washed and reused multiple times and am happy with the purchase. BPE free as well. Ina has nothing on me!!!

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I have ordered soup containers before from amazon. The ones are shown in the picture. They have a star on the top of the lid. The ones I have received are not microwave safe nor dishwasher safe, thinner material, lid doesn't fit as smug. So when you store liquid in them they leak. Also I have ordered 50 containers/ lids 10 containers out of 50 is broken. Not a great deal.

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They were the right size-----In the microwave it builds pressure on the cover and could explode-----make sure the cover is tight. I thought mine was one day and some soup spilled out in my bag, was a mess

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I thought these cups would be flimsy plastic. What a surprise. They are heavy and durable. I had planned on using then once and throw in the recycle bin. I have used one and keep washing it.

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Winware 3-Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pans Reviews

Winware 3-Ply Stainless Steel 7 Inch Fry Pan with Silicone Sleeve
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Got fed up with teflon coated pans, the coating is just too fragile so they wear out quickly and the food ends up sticking anyway. Plus, I'm sure they're not the best for your health. So, I went for a plain old stainless pan instead and I don't regret it! This pan is well made, it has a nice weight to it, and the silicone grip makes it easy to handle. It heats evenly, and retains that heat beautifully. I find I don't have to turn my burner up nearly as high as I did with my old pan. I've mainly used it for cooking eggs and bacon in the morning, so I can't really comment on cooking anything else. But for those items, it's been a dream.

There's a bit of a learning curve with stainless though, you can't just turn the heat on, throw some oil and food in and expect things not to stick. You have to heat the pan for a couple minutes before you put the oil in, then let the oil heat up for a bit. The goal is to get the pan and oil hot enough to cause the water in the food to vaporize, creating a cushion between the food and the pan (or at least, that's what google told me). You'll have to experiment with different temperatures; you don't want it too cold, but you don't want it too hot either. Too much heat will break the oil down and cause things to burn and stick anyway. It takes a few tries to get the balance just right, but you'll figure it out. Once you do, it's better than non-stick! I can slide a serving of scrambled eggs out onto a plate without leaving a trace in the pan. I simply wipe the remaining oil residue out with a paper towel and it's ready for next time! And yes, you have to use oil for EVERYTHING. Even greasy things like bacon, or else it'll stick. The cold fat will adhere like glue. You don't need to use more than a teaspoon though, so it's probably not going to kill you.

By the way, if things do start to stick badly (and if you're anything like me, it will happen in the beginning... a lot), simply pour a bit of hot tap water into the hot pan on the stove (not cold water, you don't want to warp the metal!) and scrape around with a spatula. You'll easily get most of the gunk out that way. Then take it to the sink and use a scrubber pad (you can do that with stainless, yay!) and some soap to clean out the rest. Good as new, no big deal.

So, if you're willing to do a little experimenting and develop the skills required to use it, buy this pan! The ladies dig guys who know how to use a stainless steel pan correctly. At least, that's what I like to believe...

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Nice heavy pan. The weight is a real pleasure. (Yes it is heavy, it's supposed to be, say thank you, don't complain.) Takes longer to heat up on my crappy electric stove than a thinner non-stick pan. But it's supposed to. I can also cook with almost exactly half the heat that my Calphalon non-stick pans require. I haven't cooked with All-Clad or any of the high end pans, I specifically tried this hoping I wouldn't have to pay the premium price for those. (Though I do have a few pieces of Le Creuset cast iron. The big dutch oven and an 11.5 inch skillet. So I do know what good performance is.)

My only complaint is the color of the red/pink silicone handle cover. This is commercial cookware, so I get it. Bright colors in a fast and busy kitchen. The color doesn't look bad, it's just not a color I especially like.

Another reviewer complained that the silicone handle cover was too short. It is a heavy pan, I suppose I can understand the point if you wanted to use two hands or if you didn't have a lot of strength in your wrists. But once again, this is commercial cookware. Anyone working as a cook is going to be able to manage a pan one handed. The cover is certainly long enough and with some to spare, to grip safely with one hand and even two if you're careful and need to move a full pan across the room.

All in all, it cooks a lot like my Le Creuset 11.5 inch cast iron in terms of heat distribution. Not quite as good, but it cost 25% as much too. And it's a lot easier to take care of.

Finally this really is a 3-ply pan, layers go all the way up the sides. Very uniformly made. I almost didn't try this because it has so few reviews. I'm glad I did. Pick up some barkeepers friend and you're set.

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This skillet is one of the very best I have ever used. It is very easy to clean,not to heavy and the silicone handle really helps.I would highly recommend it.

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This is a good quality pan and is heavy and sturdy. My only complaint is that the silicone sleeve isn't long enough over the handle. My hand has to hold the metal part also, to balance the heavy pan, and it is not comfortable at all. The handle is very thin and rough to the touch. Otherwise, the pan cooks food very quickly and cleans up well.

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I bought this hoping the price wasn't necessarily indicative of quality, and my risk paid off! The stainless surface isn't as smooth as, say, an All-Clad or Calphalon, so it usually takes a bit more scrubbing to clean thoroughly, but it works just fine for cooking crepes and omelets. Additionally, it is still pretty slow to heat up, but it does get very hot, and cooks evenly. And, though other reviews say otherwise, I didn't find this pan to be too heavy; I have a DeBuyer Mineral B Iron skillet (lighter than lodge cast irons), which is still significantly more heavy than this pan. I'm not a body-builder, but I can still toss vegetables with it while sautéing them.

Probably the one thing that bothered me (though it really shouldn't have), was that though the brand is "Winco USA," the pan is made in China. I thought this would be the case, but held out my hopes anyway.

At the $30 price tag that's been on Amazon for a couple months or so, and for a skillet that does just what it should, this is an amazing deal.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Review of Wusthof 7379/10 Professional 10 Pocket Chef's Case, Cordura

Wusthof 7379/10 Professional 10 Pocket Chef's Case, Cordura
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have a fine collection of Wusthofs (6 total + Sharpener) for my sushi/sashimi preparations, and travel with them to outings when I'm cooking for family/friends. This case is nice and secure due to its folding operation. The cutlery are tucked away nicely. However, I purchased the plastic/plush-lined knife sleeves for each knife because your knives will puncture any travel beg unless you place the knives in a sleeve of some kind. This bag did not come with a strap but you can use any strap w/ clips you have from old bags. I use this bag all the time. It is lightweight (except for all of the cutlery/accessories you happen to travel with). It is durable and looks appealing. Overall, I am happy with this purchase.

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This case does what is supposed to do. It securely holds knives. I like the pockets and it is a nice case. The thing i don't like about it is how easy it is to cut it. I already have about 10 cuts in it and knives go right through the fabric without any force. It could be because my knife is super sharp, but my old case seemed to be a little tougher and my old one was a really cheap case. My case also had giant Wustoff letters across the side which the picture didn't show. Not a big deal but i personally don't own or like wustoff knives, I just bought the case because it looked like what i wanted. Now i'm a walking Wustoff billboard.

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First of i work at a 4 Diamond hotel and i needed a reliable case to carry my knifes that i use while i work in the kitchen. I found this case to be perfect its very durable from look and feel and its stitching and over all feel is superb, i would recommend anybody who is working in the kitchen as a job or as a culinary student should use this case.

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Works awesome for holding my Wusthof classic set. Only wish it had a little more smaller pockets for things. Other than it it is well worth your money

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Ample room to keep all your utencil of the kitchen in one place. Ease to use,to carry, and keep your knife and other staff in a safe place. Tremendous

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Review of Potato Baking Nails Set of 4

Potato Baking Nails Set of 4
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A straight piece of aluminum that you stick into a potato. Ya it is simple but very effective. Get a well cooked baked potato each time, cuts about 20-30 minutes off of the back time. I have several types of these but this one is the best I have. I especially like the large triangle at the end that makes handling them far more EZ then any other "potato nail".

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Every cook needs potato nails and these are the best; potatoes cook faster without exploding and these are even better with the large "handle" that is easier to put in and out of the potato and oven/

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Nails were as advertised. Very hard to find this item and glad that amazon had the "connection".

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these little spikes help an idaho bake to perfection. Just stick em in and bake as usual. they'll help em bake moist and crisp.

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These nails are terrific for baked potatoes. They clean really nice and easy. Do not rust. Had to buy 2 sets.

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