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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Cheap Presto Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring/Auotmatic Air Vent Pack (4 & 6

Presto Pressure Cooker Sealing Ring/Auotmatic Air Vent Pack
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I was gifted a nice older stainless steel U.S. made Presto pressure cooker from a buddy who was moving. I was very happy to find a new ring and vent in one convenient pack here on Amazon. Great product at a reasonable price! The old used 4 quart cooker works GREAT!

This may be "irrelevant" to this review, but this older Presto is "built like a battleship" when compared to my 6 quart stainless steel Chinese made Presto pressure cooker which I bought a year ago. Both do the job, but it seems to me that it really makes very good sense to refurbish the older U.S. made Presto's because the stainless steel is of a heavier gauge and higher quality. The Chinese one works but it just feels "cheap" all around in comparison. Fix the old ones!!

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My mother in law advised me that all she wanted for christmas was the sealing ring for her presto pressure cooker. My first thought was that I would get the best pressure cooker that money could buy....nope my mother in law loved her current pressure cooker and did not belive a new model would be better than her current one.

Where was i going to get a replacement part? I checked amazon and to my disbelief they had a replacement part. I ordered it and with my Amazon Prime it was here in one day instead of two. The part was easy to put on. It is a Presto part and not aftermarket so it fit perfectly. It seems to be the exact same quality as the seal that we were replacing and after one use the pressure cooker is working just fine.

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I am glad that National Presto Industries (the maker of Presto Cookers) still supports their old products by making these replacement parts available. I was able to rejuvenate an old pressure cooker (with a stainless steel clad copper bowl). It works as good as new now. The gasket fitted perfectly. I'm glad I didn't need to purchase an inferior new product or an expensive aluminum model. If you're unsure of which gasket kit you need, look up the proper product at gopresto.com in their parts and service page. You'll need your old cooker's model number. I found it on my model 804 on the bottom of the bowl. The manufacturer recommends that both the sealing ring and the air vent both get replaced at the same time.

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I have an old but good Presto pressure cooker. The sealing ring/gasket no longer sealed well. After searching in our area, no one stocked the gasket, but Amazon did!! After being told in several locations locally that the model number taken from the bottom of the pan did not exist(!), Amazon listed the number exactly and had the gasket in stock. It arrived promptly, fit properly, and Amazon wins again. I need to remember to look at Amazon first, last. Thanks, Amazon.

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Both pieces you need for replacement are together and fit perfectly. Just make sure the model number on your pressure cooker, and the one you order, is the right one. What else can I say? Happy customer.

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Saturday, January 3, 2015

GrillPro 40269 20-Inch Professional Extra Long Tong Review

GrillPro 40269 20-Inch Professional Extra Long Tong
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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No spring to the tongs so they had no tension to open. They were more like long pliers or kinda worked when managed like chopsticks.

I live on my grill and was hoping for essentially a longer version of the OXO 16" tongs for help with higher heat conditions. These

are a total no-go. Maybe I got a bad one, but that's the only one I had in hand to review. Anyone suggest a good 20" or 20+" set of

tongs?

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Bought this for the grill, needed a longer set of tongs. I love these types of tongs, I only use these and a metal flipper for the grill. I don't even bother with any other grill utensils.

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Love this so much especially with such a long distance between the grill an my self makes it so great

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My Viking BBQ grill can get extremely hot (that's good!!) but I could only stand a second or so of it with my bare hands and arms. This long reach tong is just the answer. Did not give it a 5 Star rating because there is a "lock" at the base of the handle that often would lock the tongs closed while using them, but that is good when storing them.

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Great for tending the coals, and picking up vegies and meat. Nice and long so my fingers don't get Q'd.

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Buy Rachael Ray Stainless Steel Nonstick 8" Open Skillet, Orange

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel Nonstick 8' Open Skillet, Orange
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The skillet cooks well, but the cool orange handle is heavier than the base of the skillet/pan part, and it tips over while on the stove unless you have some heavy food in it. You have to hold the handle while cooking, sometimes, or the pan will tip to the heavy side, like a see-saw. So far this is the only drawback, though!

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I have to disagree with the other reviewer. My Rachael Ray skillet is perfectly well-balanced both when empty and when cooking. Very good value for money!

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Easy Tip over/handle is too heavy for this light pan/be careful how you clean it, do not use over high heat,over time surface holds burnt residue along edges.

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This is a great little pan. After purchasing and loving the 12" skillet I decided to puchase the 8"...it comes in handy for making that 1 grilled cheese sandwich or couple of hot dogs for the kids. The non-stick coating is amazing...quick clean up. The Stainless Steel style looks great with my other cookware and the pan is lightweight-easy to handle. Very happy with my purchase.

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I gave this as a gift -not only does she love it, she's told us that several times! It's beautifully weighted (all of it remains on the eye, unlike some small skillets where the end opposite the handle "pops up" while you're trying to cook on it), and the surface inside allows for a great end result. Highly recommended and a great price.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Cuisinox - Deluxe Saucepan Reviews

Cuisinox POT-DE14 Deluxe Covered Saucepan, 1.3-Liter
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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just bought an inductive cooktop and now we have to replace a number os non-inductive aluminum content pots including mama's favorite littler saucepan. Could not imagine how difficult it weas to find a 1 quart saucepan so we settled for this 1 1/2 quart sauce pan. It is designed to work on an inductive cook top. It is very neat, clean, the inside is graduated with marks for measuring, a pouring lip and it has a very attractive see thru glass top. I like the top as you can look to see what you're doing with releasing any heat. Mama is pleased as am I.

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perfect except: if you use it on a gas range, the hot gases from the flame wrap up around the sides of the pot and some of them rise up where the handle is. Since there is no sufficient cutout where the hollow handle meets the side of the potm the hot gases travel up the handle and make it hand-burning hot. Not a problem with other kinds of heat sources, though.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Buy Browne Foodservice R23 Stainless Steel Footed Colander, 8-1/2-Inch

Browne Foodservice R23 Stainless Steel Footed Colander, 8-1/2-Inch
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I already had a bigger version of this type of colander, and decided it would be good to have a smaller one, too. While I like the bowl of this colander, the handles are not nice and smooth and curved like the photo shows, they are more angular and the edges are a raw version of the steel and not polished/finished like the bowl, and definitely not shaped like the handles on the polished bowl as shown in the photo. If rinsing and 'shaking' this colander, the edges are 'rough/unsmooth' enough to hurt your hands/fingers they are more like a slightly angled rectangle coming of the sides of the colander than the nice curve and smooth appearance in the photo. I was disappointed in this colander in that respect, as my bigger colander, which cost less, has nicely curved, rolled, polished & smooth handles like this photo DOES show. The bigger colander is an unknown brand, purchased at a grocery store. The photo of this colander shows it with the type of smooth, less angular curve of the bigger colander I already have, not this smaller one I ordered. The photos should show EXACTLY what you are a getting, not a facsimile that is not true to ALL the elements of the item. I would not have purchased this item had it been truly shown as what I ended up receiving, as I know that type of handles would hurt my hands when using it.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Review of Woll Diamond Plus Fry Pan with Lid

Woll Diamond Plus 11-Inch Fry Pan with Lid
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $119.99
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This pan is great!!! It requires minimal or no oil, heats up quickly, and retains the heat well. I'd highly recommend it!

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Woll's main catalogue for the USA claims that this pan has a 10mm thick bottom. It does not. It's more like 5 mm thick. It feels lightweight and cheap.

As Woll states (see below), thicker pans distribute heat much more evenly, and thicker pans will not warp. Thinner pans always seem to warp quickly, even if you religiously avoid temperature shocks and cook only on medium, and a warped or distorted pan is a problem on a glass top. Warping and heat distribution are issues for me. I wanted a thick pan. I will return this pan for the titanium, which is claimed to be 8 mm thick.

Woll's erroneous/false claims, which I relied upon, can be found in their catalogue on their website or you can get to that portion of their site by searching for "Main catalogue USA Canada WOLL cookware".

Sample quotes from Woll's current catalogue:

"The pan series Diamond's Best was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva as far back as 1999. The ultra-hard coating with embedded diamond crystals applied to the approximately 0.4" (10 mm) thick pan body possesses outstanding non-stick properties...."

Also, in the same catalogue: "Approximately 0.4" /10 mm thick cast bottom for optimum thermal absorption and no distortion, even at high temperatures."

As I mentioned above, I was looking for "no distortion" and for "optimal thermal absorption." NOT happening with this pan.

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Even cooking. Can brown & the bake in oven in same pan. No matter what I cook in it, pan cleans easily.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Reviews of Old Dutch Oval Decor Copper Tray with Cast Brass Handles

Old Dutch 17¿ x 13¿ Solid Copper Oval Tray w/Cast Brass Handle
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This is not really copper, it is some kind of fake copper paint. The first time you use it the copper becomes all white and then is unusable. We used it for the first time with some plain rice in it and the bottom of the pan turned all white. Could not restore the copper finish. It became apparent that these are some kind of aluminum pan with a copper like fake paint in it. Do not waste you money on these unless you plan on hanging them on your wall.

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THE SECRET WORD IS DECOR !!I sat two copper salt and pepper shakers on it and in a few weeks the copper on the tray wore off !

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The color is so beautiful. The size is just what I wanted. It is a lovely server.

Copper tray is what I was looking for.

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I have a collection of copper, kettles, coffee pot, bowls, canisters and several small pieces, including salt and pepper shakers. I do cook in the kettles and love them

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This was a gift and it is very pretty, feels like quality, and was one of the hits of Christmas. I highly recommend it.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Discount Cuisinart GreenGourmet Tri-Ply Stainless Covered Skillet

Cuisinart GGT22-30HCR GreenGourmet Tri-Ply Stainless 12-Inch Covered Skillet
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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i have this item and recomend it to anyone who cooks. very easy to clean, good weight and price is right. have it for a year now and no problems with it at all. those who do or did, don't know how to use or clean it. i have cusinart pots and pans from 30 years ago and they still function like day one. i also have the first cusinart food pocessor it still works perfectly. only replaced the nylon shaft sleeve after 25 years of use.

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Check out my review on the set that matches this pan! I gave a detailed review of these pans there. I will never go back to using my old nonstick pans, that's for sure!

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This pan is true to its advertising. Cook's magazine scored it well and they were certainly correct. It heats evenly (on my gas stove) and cleans easily. I'm enjoying using it.

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Pros:

PTFE & PFOA free

All Natural

Cons:

Not as not stick as other non-sticks

I also bought a ScanPAn frying pan that is very non-stick, more than this one, but still employs PTFE, ugh. With that one, I didn't even need to use a spatula, a small shake released the egg I was frying, flip, cook other side, slide onto plate. Thomas' english muffin with taylor ham and a fried egg. Yay for breakfast. With this one, I still needed to pull out the spatula to gently scrape it off, though no traces of egg was left on it. It is also harder to clean. With the other pan, the instructions say to add cold water once done cooking to use the steam to loosen debris and then just rub with a sponge. It is really that simple without any warping. The Cuisinart still had some issue getting it clean after cooking a piece of meat on it. I don't use heat higher than medium. It is cheaper though than the scanpan which is why I got theirs in 8" and this one in 10". If scan pan's 12" were cheaper I'd get theirs, but I'll settle for this brands due to pricing.

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I had to come back and edit it after more time using it. It is horrible, beyond belief. The first time was acceptable and I fried an egg sans oil. I've cooked using oil and is still sticks. I need to let food soak with water after cooking just to get to clean it. I'm going to but PAM to use with this pan, though it should not need it. Most non-stick manufacturers will even tell you that it is not recommended as it impedes the not-stick surface from doing it's job, but in this case, it already isn't. I don't heat it past medium, I don'y use abrasives to clean it, and I've cared for it like a baby. Scanpan's stainless steel is so much better, too bad I got an 8" for it, gotta save for the 12" I guess. A well treated cast iron skillet works better than this garbage.

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I bought this pan thinking that the brand and price would guarantee a good product. I was wrong. Everything I cook in this pan sticks, even adding oil. It is very difficult to clean when food sticks. I just replaced it with a cheap t-fal, the cheap pan does a much better job.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Review of Rotisserie Elastic Food Ties EFT-100

Rotisserie Elastic Food Ties EFT-100
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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exactly what you get when you buy the rotisserie, now I don't have to worry about running out of them!

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They aren't the same elastic ties I got with my rotissari but they work great. I bought 100 of them and they should last me a while. I love Amazon I can get anything at a great price with no shipping or cheap shipping.

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Just what I needed for tying up my rotisserie chicken. These stretchy ties are real time-savers. Cut to size, they do exactly what they were designed to do. As simple as 1: pic.twitter.com/8b8qih6ER9 2: pic.twitter.com/mp3kTqOWvV 3. pic.twitter.com/GIsiF0KvCG You're welcome!

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Works great! They are just llike the ones that came with the machine. great price too! definitely recommend it. Great deal!

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These little elastic twine ties are great for Rotisserie Chicken, Beef Roast, Pork Roast and any food you want to keep together. Just wrap them around the item and there you go! When a fellow cook shares my kitchen and asks where the twine is I give them a tie and they love them! I'm always looking for a good product that works in my kitchen, this is a good product!

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Best Cuisinart 44-13 Contour Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set Deals

Cuisinart 44-13 Contour Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I got this set for Christmas, so I've had some time to use the cookware. For a stainless steel set at this price, it looks and feels like a more expensive set. They are visually appealing with nice elegant curves and a nice polished finish yet very sturdy and well built. They have a very solid feel in the hand and I will expect them to last for many years. I've always liked the quality of Cuisinart products and this set is no different. The aluminum base that is sandwiched in between the steel at the base makes for very even heat distribution. Cleanup with these are easy, I use Bon Ami to get off stubborn burned on food. I would not put these in the dishwasher, they can get small scratches and ruin the nice finish of the outside of the cookware. Overall you can't go wrong with a cookware set of this quality at this price.

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I bought these about a month ago, after long months of research (it's hard to find a good set at this price!). I am very happy with them. First of all, they look gorgeous, which is an unexpected treat. Secondly, they cook beautifully as long as you never, never use them on any heat higher than medium high. I can actually sauté most things on medium with these pans. I do have to use enough cooking oil, and keep stirring--but this set is are not non-stick, and any stainless steel would be the same. If anything sticks or burns on, I use some powdered Bon Ami, recommended by the man where we bought the set.

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Because of other reviewers' input, I feel compelled to add mine. I LOVE my new pots and pans! I knew going into it there were no lids for the skillets, and I wish Cuisinart would fix that. It was also good to read up on care of stainless steel cookware--I think that has been and will continue to be the key to preventing discoloration of the beautiful shiny silver appearance! I am an ordinary person and I have managed to scorch and burn some things already (so preheat pans a little, use small amount of oil or Pam, and use lower heat than you're used with non-stainless cookware), but letting them cool a bit prior to rinse (to prevent warping) and/or heating plain water to loosen burned food, makes clean-up a snap. Use a stainless steel "scrubby" if you need a little extra muscle. I haven't used Ajax at all (and won't with these because of chlorine), I've washed in dishwasher, and I've even let them set in sink overnight. I also rinse after cooking acidic foods (spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, etc). It's obvious they're not brand-new-out-of-the-box, but they're pretty dang close. And I love, love, love cooking with them!!!

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I like this set. It's pretty simple to clean and I'm getting used to cooking with it. It heats up more easily than my last set, but unlike some other reviews have noted, I haven't burnt anything so far. I just had to get used to cooking on a setting or two under the recommended because of the core that intensifies the heat.

I only have two complaints, and they both involve the lids. When I'm boiling something, sometimes the steam will escape from several sides of the lid. This may just be because I'm boiling at a higher temp. than necessary; not sure. The other complaint is that, unlike the handle to any of the pots and pans, the handles to the lids heat up quite a bit. I usually need an oven mitt to remove them.

Other than what has been mentioned, great set. I should also note that I'm a bit of a klutz and have dropped the same glass lid twice now on my kitchen floor and it still looks brand new, so I think we can assume this set is somewhat durable.

Enjoy!

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I have to say, after reading some of the reviews I was a little scared to buy the set. I have 47 years cooking experience for a family of 6. I also have a Contour 12" fry pan my fiance bought for me & I have had no problems with it, in fact I love this fry pan! So I took the plunge & bought the Contour set! My set came & they were just beautiful! Not a scratch or dent to be found anywhere. I have cooked everything in them with no problems (sticking, cleaning etc.) no marks , discoloration or pitting like some people have complained about. Handles & lid handles are fine, don't get hot enough for use of oven mitts. I have cooked tomato sauce & meatballs & let them simmer on the stove & have no sticking what so ever.The instructions are very clear about cooking temps. & cleaning process. I take a lot of pride in my cooking & how my pots & pans look. Cleaning is quick & simple. No more time to clean than any non stick set.No scrubbing needed! And they look beautiful. As good as new! Please Do Not let the negative reviews deter you from ordering these pots & pans, I love mine & I am sure you will Not be disappointed in this purchase! Just remember: Read the instructions & you will NOT have any problems, A few old hints: lower heat & heat the pan a little before putting oil or butter in the pan & everything will cook fine. Cooking with s.s. is different than non stick pans. And if something does stick,( old hint) put on stove with water & boil for a couple mins. & it will come right out & Bar Keepers Friend will become YOUR BEST FRIEND. It takes 2 seconds to use & saves on dish soap! Also if you find shadows of what you cooked in the pan, use about 1/8 th cup of vinegar to a cup or 2 of water & boil on stove & shadows will disappear like magic!I only saw a shadow once & never again! Also make sure you dry the pans well, I use a microfiber cloth & they shine like new! LOVE MY POTS & PANS! Wish you all luck with them. I have had an excellent experience with mine! 1 more thing, my fiance said he paid big bucks in the store for 1 12" pan, so i found the price on Amazon to be very good as well.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Buy William Bounds High Output Mechanism 8 in. Pro High Output Pepper

William Bounds 8-Inch HM pepper Mill
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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If you are into stainless, you really can't go wrong with this one. The three settings work great, it cranks out a lot of pepper with each twist, it is attractive, sturdy, and easy to fill and operate. There really isn't anything else I could ask for.

Update 1/21/2009 It broke after 2 years. If I could change my rating, I'd give it 2 stars instead of 5. I know I can't expect everything to last forever, but 2 years? I expected more from a $30 pepper mill. To its credit, it worked perfectly until it died.

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This mill offers an easy and consistant grind. It has three settings of courseness, and the fine setting actually "fine", unlike some other W&B pepper mills. It's a little hard to fill because a non-removable cross section in the body, but that really my only complaint. I've only had it for a few weeks, so hopefully it continues to give a consistant grind in the future.

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I'm just retiring mine after about 8 years of service. It was a gift and is exactly like this model, except it has a wooden body (referred to as "Espresso & Stainless Steel" on the William Bounds site).

The Good:

I really liked the grind select ring which allows you to adjust between the 3 grind sizes without having to fiddle with a screw on the bottom of the mill. (Caveat see below)

Maintains consistent grind size.

The Bad:

It's a bit hard to fill due to two perpendicular crossbars across the top, through which you must pour the peppercorns.

Doesn't output very much pepper per turn. It is very tedious to grind out a couple of tablespoons worth of pepper for recipes or rubs.

Questionable longevity I gave one to my mother-in-law as a gift. Less than two years later she's having trouble with the selection ring. Mine took longer to start giving me trouble, but after about 4-5 years I, too, started having some trouble with the ring. The output is almost completely unaffected by the selection on the ring. The upshot is that I have to fiddle with the screw on the bottom after all! The ceramic milling mechanism has a lifetime warranty, but I'm not sure about the ring. In any case, I don't have a receipt because this was a gift.

The Conclusion:

After about 8 years, I'm left with the impression that this is a good mill, but that the quality is over-hyped.

I've just replaced it with the Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in. It is the top-recommended mill by Cooks Illustrated and is Alton Brown's choice as well. I don't find it as aesthetically pleasing, and I'll have to wait and see how long it lasts, but I've been very impressed with it so far. I can tell you this: right out of the box the Unicorn is doing a much better job delivering very coarsely ground pepper (cracked pepper) than the William Bounds ever did.

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As a chef, I count on my equipment to come through and I have used these peppermills for years and they never let me down. It doesn't matter if I am doing some in-home catering, serving hundreds at a party, or even covering an extra shift at the restaurant; the first things I pack are my knives and my peppermill. The grind adjustments for coarse, medium, and fine are quick and precise. They work every time and deliver consistent grind quality and quantity. It is refreshing to find such a quality piece of kitchen essentials that delivers on all promises. They don't put lifetime warranties on these lightly, and I have never had to take them up on that. Please do yourself a favor and get a functional, important piece of equipment and you will know why I give these out for Christmas to my friends.

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On the surface this pepper mill had it all... nice sturdy look, large capacity, and an easily selectable grind size. I'll say up front that we cook a lot, so the mill got pretty heavy use. It worked great for about a year, then the plastic parts cleverly hidden beneath the metal top began to disinegrate. It still works, but I'm not sure for how long... and some of what I think is pepper on my eggs may be ground up black plastic. Seriously though, I'm changing brands.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Reviews of Kitchen Classics 188-550LIB 11-Inch Heavy Gauge Aluminum Square

Kitchen Classics 188-550LIB 11-Inch Heavy Gauge Aluminum Square Non-Stick Griddle
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This thing is way too thin. I've got some heavy gage aluminum pots and was hopeful that his would be similar. Unfortunately not.

I did not even use it and sent it back. I've never sent anything back to Amazon before, so that's an indication of my feelings about it.

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No kitchen is complete without this! This a GREAT pan for grilled cheese, bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc. It is extremely lightweight, washes easily, is truly non-stick, but don't *ever* use a knife on this (or any non-stick pan) because it will scratch easily. I would give this product five stars only if the Teflon material were thicker.

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I had a giant cook top griddle that was a nightmare. This griddle is lightweight and easy to use. Cleans up and stores easily.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Sets Review

Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set, Satin Red
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $750.00
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This is by far the best cookware available. My advice, READ the manual before using if you are not familiar with the way cast iron cooks. I made the mistake of turning my burners to high heat when they function on low to medium! You will burn your food and ruin your pan if you use the high heat! Other than that (which is entirely my fault for not reading) this is so nice to have in my collection. This set is perfect to round off a cookware set.

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I bought the Dune set on a lightning deal. The 5.5 qt oven had a pitting problem. Two deep pits on the bottom interior surface and many minor pits on the outside. It would be a second in the Le Creuset outlet. I contacted Amazon and they were great and sent out a replacement set, not only the oven. The second set had one pit mark on the interior side of the 5.5 qt so I keept it and sent the rest of the second set back with the first pitted 5.5 qt oven. It was a pain since the box weighs 40 pounds. Amazon did well by me but Le Creuset needs better quality control.

P.S. I lost out on the bonus since I had to order lightning fast to get the deal, so be prepared if you are tracking this set for a deal.

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Had this saved in my cart for about a year, and it finally hit a price point that was too good to pass up. A great complement to the 5-piece set I had purchased last year. I have not seen any pitting. Each piece will get a workout in my kitchen. A great set for those who are looking to upgrade their cookware. Satin Dune might not be the most exciting color, but it will blend in with most "standard" kitchen decor. I'm not big on everything being perfectly color matched (I have Le Creuset items in about 3 different colors now), but I know it is a consideration for some. Be sure to watch for special offers, as they come up often.

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This set is absolutely FANTASTIC and I saved over by buying from Amazon.com... I bought a set for myself and 2 sets for my two best friends. EVERYONE loves the set! For the first time in our lives, we all enjoy cooking... because we know we won't be eating metal in our food:) In addition, the cookware is a work of art and makes you feel as if you are in the French countryside while you're cooking, since that's where it's made.

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I have had a set of these pots and pans for over 30 years and love them. My son just got engaged and wanted a set of these for their new home. This is a great price, you can't beat it and a very useful set for a start. He and his fiancee were so happy to get these. She had never used cast iron before and is now a believer in how easy they are to use and clean and knows that she will have this set "forever". The price really isn't high when you consider how many years you will be using these pots and pans. Mine are over 30 years old and look as good as the day I bought them. You can't beat the quality.

Easy to use, easy to clean and last forever. What could be better?

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