Cheap Fiesta 64-Ounce Pedestal Bowl, Paprika

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I like this bowl, but unfortunately don't love it. The pedestal portion isn't as high as it looked in the photos. I enjoy it -just like all my other FIestaware -but it's not as impressive as I'd hoped.

I think I had to order & return it twice before I got a bowl that wasn't broken in shipping. Thankfully, the return was easy. And, seeing how easily it broke while shipping has caused me to be very careful about how I use the bowl. This isn't for day-to-day use at our house. I keep it for special occasions only.

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Just received my largest serving bowl of the Fiesta Paprika set. I love the color, and the bowl is perfect for a big salad, pasta or casserole! I am looking forward to using it for a family dinner sometime soon.

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This is just was I was looking for, great size, looks good, nice color and made in the USA!

I will definitely be purchasing more fiesta from amazon.

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I have order just about all the fiestaware sets and this item is awesome! I love everything about this! I will be ordering more!

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This is a very sturdy, pretty serving bowl. I got it just recently and have just used it once so far, but I`m sure it will be put to good use from now on. It performed well from table through dishwasher. I have not, as yet, had it in the oven, but hot food put into it stayed warm well. It is a very nice addition to my other Fiesta dishware.

Mirro Polished Aluminum Dishwasher Safe Pressure Cooker Cookware Review

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After reviewing many options, I decided on this model because it has the weighted pressure control rather than the pressure gauge, which seemed to have a higher incidence of issues and failures.

The 22 Qt. comes with complete canning instructions, but the recipes are for "pressure cooking" rather than being "canning recipes. There are a number of great books out there for good recipes, including the one I use for all my canning Ball Blue Book of Preserving

I am impressed by both the "small footprint" of the base of this cooker as well as the numerous safety systems in place to prevent problems, an issue which several elderly friends who used some of the older pressure cookers assured me was VERY important some carrying scars to prove it.

In addition to the vent tube, the safety systems include safety locks, an overpressure plug, an over pressure window (which blows the gasket and allows steam to escape in case of the vent & plug being blocked. There is a spring safety device that prevents the pressure from building unless the lid is correctly placed on the cooker.

The 22 Qt comes with two cooking racks to allow jars to be stacked. Since there is some question concerning quantities, I obtained this information directly from the manufacturers guidelines for BOTH the 12 & 22 Quart, in case you are trying to decide:

Mirro 12qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner, Aluminum 12 qt holds 10 half-pints, 8 reg pints, 7 wide mouth pints, 5 quarts.

The product I ordered on this page the Mirro 22 qt holds 30 half-pints, 16 reg pints, 14 wide mouth pints, and 5 quarts. (The description on Amazon is incorrect on this for the quarts)

You will notice that both the 22 quart holds double of everything except the quarts. This is because of the stacking capability in the 22 quart. Both are identical in width, the major difference is in height. If you are only interested in how many quarts it holds, the smaller canner will hold the same number as the larger one. If I had been certain of the quantities it held, I would likely have chosen the smaller one, but will take advantage of this one since I have it.

Hope this answers some questions for you canners looking for your first pressure canner and who are unsure about the sizes!

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I know about canners. I can A LOT, and run two canners at one time. It is really getting hard to find a canner like this with a "jiggler" on top rather than a pressure gauge. I cannot stress enough that a weight system like this is just SO MUCH BETTER than a gauge if you are doing any volume of canning. If you are canning meats, you need to monitor your canner for 90 minutes, and if you have to babysit a gauge, you will get sick of it really fast. With a jiggler like this canner has, you can just listen, and know the pressure is correct. As long as the weight on top is just gently jiggling, everything is a.o.k. and you can read, or go the the restroom, or whatever you need to do. Plus, as years go by, I find it really hard to trust a gauge. You know the weight on this one will stay constant. I have one of this model of canner, and I'm buying another one today, to replace a perfectly good machine with a gauge.

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OK. I read several other reviews AFTER reading the instruction manual but BEFORE using the canner. I thought, "Come on people! How hard can it be?" Then I used the canner and momentarily feared for my life!

The directions clearly state that you should put your canning jars in, seal the lid, put your burner on high to heat the cooker WITHOUT the weight, and wait for steam to come out the pressure vent tube. Once steam comes out of the vent tube, you should set a timer for 10 minutes to allow the cooker to come up to pressure before applying the weight. Once the the weight has been added, you should reduce heat until the weight jiggles. Easy, right? Keep in mind that the directions are also very clear that if you see the red reusable overpressure plug pop or steam come out of the safety window, you should protect your face, turn off the heat, and allow the cooker to cool.

So, imagine my surprise when while bringing the cooker up to pressure, steam started to spill out from around the handle and a red button on the handle popped. I hit the deck and slunk toward my cooker like I was entering enemy territory. With a racing heart (this is the fearing for my life part) I quickly turned down the heat. I readjusted the gasket and tried again only to have the same thing happen. I was about to take the stupid thing back until I did an internet search and found that the button on the handle is the PRESSURE MONITORING GAGE. It pops up when the cooker is up to pressure! The overpressure plug is on the lid. The pressure monitoring button is called out on the box but IT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE DIRECTIONS. After I acquired this jewel of information, the thing was a breeze to use. You don't even have to worry about the jiggling (which I also found out from my internet search is more a hissing), because as long as the pressure button is up, you are good to go! Another thing the directions do not tell you is how much water to add. I have the book "Preserving the Harvest" and it states to add 2-3 inches. So, after a little trial and error, I have found the cooker to be extremely reliable and easy to use. The directions? Not so much!

Hopefully, this little bit of information about the pressure monitoring button will spare someone else the terror of thinking their kitchen is going to be blown to pieces:)

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After two months of searching for the perfect canner and stewing over the decision of size and type, I finally settled on the 22 qt Mirro. There were a couple of reasons I chose this model. First, there seems to be a lot of debate over the perks of a pressure guage vs the weighted toggle. I found that most people considered the pressure gauge to be some what unreliable. More important, I live in a very rural area where I can't take the guage to the county to have it tested every year as recommended. I wanted to can veggies and tuna, so I wanted something reliable from year to year. Second, Tuna has to be processed for 90 minutes and I didn't want to have to stare at a pressure guage the entire time to monitor the pressure. I like being able to clean the kitchen, or run to the bathroom quickly with out the overwhelming fear that the canner will explode without my ever present eye. Third, I wanted a canner that had some back up pressure releases. I read a few accounts of pressure cookers blowing up in people's faces, and I would rather not mess with explosions in my house.

This pot does this and MORE!! I have canned a couple batches of peaches and apricots. The apricots I cold packed and didn't like the results, the fruit floated to the top. The peaches I hot packed and they came out better than I could have dreamed. During the end of the Razor Clam season, we collected several pounds of clams and canned several. They came out GREAT! Since then, we have also canned tuna. I have to say, it is a bit loud to can the tuna, but our jars were pretty and the tuna was fantastic.

One batch of tuna had a problem. My boyfriend was on his first solo canning experience after helping me several times. Once the canner was up to pressure and toggling, he did not turn down the stove. The burner was too hot and blew out all the water. We both noticed a different sound from the toggle. We turned the burner off and gently moved the canner to the center of the stove off the burner. None of the cans were broken because we were being vigilant.

So here is what impresses me. There are not just two, but three safety mechanisms on the pot. Two on the top and a side valve that actually releases the gasket at the lid. I don't consider this pot exceptionally heavy when full. After hearing stories of how heavy a full 22 qt pressure canner can be, I was very worried. I was able to move this pot without huge effort. I'm not saying that it is light as a feather, but I felt comfortable moving it. This canner has the weighted toggle and comes with 3 weights (5, 10, and 15). This allows me to use the same canner for fruits and vegetables while also allowing me to can meats. What more? When you move up in elevation, you have to pressure cook at a higher pressure. All three of these weights cover your base from sea level to 5000 feet.

What I would like to see? I had to rely on the internet to describe how to process the foods I wanted to can. The instruction book is great on how to use the canner, but it does not describe processing times, and is skimpy on the info as to how much water to add to the canner. Also, I am canning tuna and clams (and can't use a quart or even a pint all at once), and my loads are pretty small because you need to put a rack to seperate the cans. This package comes with 2 racks. I have found parts and can buy additional racks for 11-15 dollars. I bought mine from Crazydavestoolshed. It took far longer to arrive than I had hoped (2.5 weeks from the time I ordered it). It was due on July 3 and didn't come until July 7. I am sure the holiday played into it a bit, but shipping for me was nearly 17 dollars and I expected it on time for the cost of shipping.

Honestly, I can't imagine using another type of canner. This one is great, particularly for a novice that is concerned with safety.

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I use this canner approximately twice a month. I bought it about 6 months ago and it is a wonderful product. It's nice that there are no moving parts to replace. I don't need to worry about the dial guage being calibrated. The canner comes with an EXCELLENT recipe book! The shrimp creole and beef stroganoff are absolutely delicious and easy to make. My husband was really impressed.

I highly recommend this canner, along with the 12-quart from the same company. They are both excellent and should last a lifetime. This canner is an excellent value as well.

Review of Fiesta 18-Ounce Jumbo Bowl

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These bowls were everything I hoped they would be...they are a beautiful, bold red color

The bowls are about 4 1/2 inches across the top and almost 3 1/2 inches deep so they hold a large serving of soup or chili.

I love the shape of the bowls not too wide, but deep something you can hold in one hand (easy to drink out of also!)

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I needed some bowls for a party where I was serving soup. These were perfect size, not too big, not too small and in a shape that was good for picking up and getting the last drop. Unlike most soup dishes that are flatter, these are nice and deep and perfectly palm size. Great for chili or other soupy type menus.

Good deal on price too, perfect for what I needed.

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This is my first experience with Fiesta Ware. I love the vibrant colors, and the finishes are excellent. Service with Amazon is exceptional as usual.

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I like these, however i wish they were bigger. i probably wanted the gusto bowls instead!

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A really great addition to our Fiesta collection. This bowl is the perfect size for soup, ice cream, etc. Also great as a small mixing bowl when cooking.

All-Clad d5 Brushed Stainless Steel Fry Pan Reviews

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Got this pan for Christmas and have been loving it ever since. It was my first stainless steel pan so I made sure I knew a few things before I used it.

Always pre-heat the pan before adding the oil. Then add the oil and let it come to temperature, then add food.

I've cooked scallops using oil (clarified butter is better in terms of carmelization, but I didn't have any at the time) and the first one I went to flip stuck, and then I realized that the pan is so good, that when the food is properly browned, it lifts off the pan and allows me to turn it without sticking. Turned 14 other scallops with no problems. This pan basically told me when the scallops were cooked perfectly.

I seared filets using oil before putting them in the oven, and once again, nothing stuck and was easy to clean. The next night I cooked Parmesan crusted chicken breasts using clarified butter, no sticking. Seared two chicken breasts in oil tonight, once again, no sticking.

I also fried two eggs using butter in the pan. The trick there is to use low heat (learned that from Fernand Point) and you should be ok. But honestly, I'd use a nonstick if it was available because it just makes life a little easier. Parts of the egg will slightly stick to the pan so you just need to move them every minute or so, but the whites can tear if you aren't careful and then you are left with a fried egg that has the whites separated from the yolk. I haven't tried oil so that may fix that problem, but eggs fried in oil is unappetizing to me. So if possible, just use a nonstick man. But, it is possible to fry eggs in an All Cladd stainless steel pan (I actually did them over easy) and clean up was, once again, no problem.

Basically, if you keep to a few rules and make sure the pan is at proper heat, you'll never have an issue with food sticking. Clean up has also been as easy as cleaning a nonstick pan (besides that 1 scallop that I messed up, that took a little scrubbing).

Last few things it is solidly built, heats evenly, and everything else is as advertised. The brushed stainless steel is great because it is more forgiving when you wash it. Stainless steel that isn't brushed will show every dried water mark, hairline scratch, and everything else. It was an aesthetic choice, but important to me nonetheless as the frying pan gets a lot of use. If you are back and forth between the d5 and the copper core, while never cooking with the copper core, from what I gathered in my research, copper has to have a minimum thickness to have any effect, and the thickness of the All Clad copper core is not enough to make a difference. But like I said, that is just what I've read, which for me, was enough to not ask for (xmas gift) the more expensive one.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or concerns.

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great construction, truly pro version, very nice rolled lip, heats evenly at low temps, I most definitely would buy again

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Gave this as a gift & my boyfriend loves it. The first dish we made, following the recommendations of using a lower than usual heat, came out perfectly. He plans on buying more of this line. Plus, a lifetime guarantee!

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This works great with my induction stove top, as well as my regular oven. It is very well made. Thanks

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I like this pan and would purchase it again. It cooks food on a lower heat setting than what I used with my nonstick pans. Sauteing vegetables is easy but potatoes and eggs stick to the pan....I put a little water in the pan to soak for 5 to 10 minutes while I clean the rest of the kitchen and then when I'm finished with that, I quickly clean that pan. I have been really frustrated with the nonstick pans I have purchased in the past....they just don't last past a year or so in spite of a life time warranty. I can't see this pan's surface becoming unusable. It cleans beautifully.

Reviews of BergHOFF Earthchef Acadian Frying Pan

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Make sure that you DO NOT EVER use any non-stick cooking spray on these pans. One use will completely ruin the non-stick qualities. I think that these pans are pretty good but we sprayed the non-stick on one and now it's covered in burnt marks and stains that will not come off and the non-stick doesn't work anymore. But even the one that we did not spray the non-stick on has some sticky stains at the top edges that we can't really get off. Kinda wish I'd just gotten a cheap eco-pan from Bed Bath and Beyond since I'm not sure that these were worth the price. They do work fairly well as a non-stick but like I said one of ours is not washing clean now even though we never used cooking spray on it and it should still wipe clean...

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I love, love, love these pans. This one was a bridal shower gift. She loves, loves, loves it too. Yay!

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I ordered this pan along with the Henckles so I could compare. This is seemed like a quality pan, nicely weighted so I'm guessing you wouldn't have the warping issues you can have with cheaper pans, and a beautiful non-stick pan. I opted to keep the other because it had a steel and aluminum and this one was just aluminum. But I do think it would have been a great option, especially if you didn't want to spend the extra $20 for the Henckles.

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Well, I really loved this, but I have to sadly say that the non stick does not hold up so well, I still use it, but with lots of butter, ghee, or oil, and sticking is still a moderate problem. It is very well made, nice handle, I am wondering if I tried a new one and was ultra careful with it if it would hold up better? I was pretty careful, so I'm not sure if the coating just goes after 6 months or so regardless.

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My Berghoff pan stick eggs and bacon both I am very unhappy with it "I should send a letter of to Company It seems most people do not have this problem

Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife Reviews

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As a longtime knife collector, I've amassed a large assortment of knives, including over 40 from the Wüsthof-Trident Classic line. I own a few carving sets and an electric carving knife, but this Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife is my old stand-by for carving roasted meats, poultry, and game. The reason I prefer this carving knife over all others is that it holds its sharpened edge beautifully, and it has the perfect heft and balance for my hand. For specialty carving and slicing needs, however, I do use my Classic knives with the Küllenschliff edges, such as the ham, salmon, and roast beef slicers. When carving, I pinion the roast on the carving board with my straight carving fork, then slice alongside it, and use the knife tip to carve around bones and lift off the carved meat slices. I've found that this carving knife is ideal for all general purpose carving. It's very easy to keep it well sharpened by using Washita Arkansas whetstones and honing oil or by using a Chef's Choice 3-Stage Diamond Hone Professional Sharpener. Before each use, I always hone it with a honing steel. I hand wash and dry it, as I do with all my Wüsthof knives, and keep it stored in a wooden block.

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There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model, the 8 inch carving knife, is a good knife, but I find its uses to be few. For chopping, the chef's knife or utility knife are more useful. This knife is too long and thin for chopping; its balance isn't right. Therefore, this knife is really limited to carving meats. For most cooks, this is an expensive knife for a rare job. If you are completing your collection, I recommend this knife. If you are starting a collection and looking for an all-purpose knife, I would recommend the 8 inch chef's knife or the 4 ½ inch utility knife.

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I have used this knife for years and now, my daughter will be able to use one just like it! It has many uses and always keeps a sharp edge. I rarely have to sharpen it. Versitility and strength.

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I ordered this for a friend who has other Wusthof knives. She was pleased with its quality and would order more.

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Typical Wusthof Classic quality. Well balanced, nice feel in the hand, and cuts through meats with the lightest of downward pressure.

Reviews of Natural Home 4 Piece Easistore Nesting Sauce Pan Set

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Well made product of heavy construction. Nests beautifully. Natural Home claims to monitor

factory processes, still wish it wasn't made in China.

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I have used these for a few months now and they are my favorite pans, especially the two lid vent options, clever.

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I love these nesting pans. Takes up less room and are great stainless steel pans for induction cooking. Easy to clean.

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the pots are beautiful and well made. the lids have a deep groove around the perimeter that is difficult to clean. otherwise they're great!

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Cooks evenly, quality weight and great compact storage. Love the set!! I recommend it for anyone who has little storage space but still wants quality cookware.

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

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

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

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

Can not wait to make them burgers.

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

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

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

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

Buffalo Tools BBQDC Double Beer Can Chicken Cooker Reviews

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This is a great item, very solid, well made and strong. We have been cooking two chickens at a time, with four ears on corn on one side and four potatoes on the other side. Using two charcoal fires, one at each end of the grill. The heat stays at about 300 degrees and in two hours everything is perfectly cooked! The can holders are the perfect size and work extremely well.

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this is a heavy duty well made beer can chicken/potato/corn cooking rack. this rack seems to welded good and is easy to clean but be very careful the part that holds the potatoes/corn are VERY sharp. there are plastic protectors over the points for safety that can be removed and should be removed before placing rack in the oven/smoker/grill because they will melt. the part that holds the cans works great the chickens stay standing upright. this rack works very well and was worth what I payed for it.

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We love this. No, really. We love it. It's so much easier than how we used to prop up the chicken during cooking and hope we didn't bump the grill and knock it over. We probably use this once a week.

It fits two regular sized full chickens perfectly with the can underneath. It's 100% stable. It's easy to remove the chickens from the cooker as well, leaving the can behind so it can cool before being thrown away.

We've used the metal skewers on the side for potato or veggies and it's great to have it all cook in one place at one time.

Can't recommend this one enough if you are looking to make beer bum chicken cooking easier.

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good price ,nice size ,two birds is better than one ,sturdy but if you do corn on the cob dont put it on at same time wait till chicken is closer to being done

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This rack does a great job keeping the beer can & the chicken upright. There is enough space to fit 2 birds on it at a time. My DH forgot to remove the black caps that protect errant fingers from getting poked on the potato spears, so they did get melted during the first use. Now we just have to be careful.

Review of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame

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My wife and I purchased a LeCruset pot three years ago and use it frequently. It truly creates an oven-like amosphers right on the stove top. Our range has settings from 1 through 8 and we never set the element under this pot above a four. It heats up quickly and holds its heat seemingly forever. Yes, it was rather pricey, but we feel it was worth the investment. The best of any product is always pricey. The interior enamel is slightly stained from use, but I'd guess that's to be expected. We wouldn't hesitate to make the investment all over again.

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I remember my grandma using the LeCreuset dutch/french ovens. She had them for some 30+ years before she passed away (LeCreuset survived her). I have always been impressed by the longevity of LeCreuset products. Of course, while they last, they may get chipped, or get dull, but I don't care about that. I don't need shiny, brand new looking cooking utensils. I care about the results, and there I think LeCreuset can not be beat. If you are into "slow-food" LeCreuset is your choice.

So yes, as one of the reviewers pointed out, LeCreuset might outlive your kitchen design, or it may not look as fancy as All-Clad and whatever else show-off cooking ware is out there, but you have to think about what you are looking for in your pots and pans.

I am aware that the prices are rather steep, but like most things, in the long run you spend less. I bought cheap pots and pans before which I then had to throw away because they became uneven and just would not conduct the heat evenly on an electric stove. I will gladly invest some more money into a LeCreuset and keep it for the next decades to come.

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First, I couldn't disagree more with the person who claimed getting one of these "sets" of the same line of cookware is a desirable thing. They tend to be overpriced and feature things you rarely use. (Notice they never feature a 5 qt sauté pan but you can always count on some useless little 8 or 10-inch "omelette pan.")

If you do any serious cooking, you know that certain cookware types are great for some tasks but not others. This goes for Le Creuset, copper, All-Clad Yuppieware, or whatever else. With that in mind, Le Creuset is made for and best at braising, stews, and other slow cooking. It's fabulous for things that go into the oven after starting on the stovetop (osso buco etc.). Yes, you should take care to use wooden spoons instead of metal on the enamel. And no, it doesn't fire up quickly. Then again, neither does All-Clad, it's much touted "inner layer " of aluminum notwithstanding. If you need to quickly sear things, black'n'blue steaks, etc. get yourself copper or Calphalon Pro Hard-anodized, both of which are much better heat conductors than steel.

If you want to make Coq au Vin, curries, and other things that simmer gently or need to be finished in the oven, this is your guy.

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I have this in the "citrus" color. This one time, I left it on the stove pre-heating before I add oil and forgot about it. It got pretty hot and now the bottom has all these little tiny hairline cracks in them. The pot is still fine, but now it stains a lot easier. I have to put bleach and water in it every once in a while to get rid of the stains.

The lesson here is: Don't forget about your $250 dutch oven on the stove.

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My wife and I use this all the time to make stews, curries, etc. The bottom is wide so there's room to brown a lot of meat at once. The heat seems to be very even. The coating is durable and really easy to clean. Highly recommended!

Buy Signature Housewares Sorrento Collection 8-Inch Stoneware Pasta Bowl

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I love these dishes. I am floored when people say it's "not really large enough for pasta"...how much pasta do you people eat??? These bowls are the perfect size, sort of like a lunch plate with sides. We use them for SO many things. Helpings of casserole, a piece of meat with a helping of veggies alongside, even apple dumplings and ice cream. I use them for scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and we really love using them for spaghetti because the sides lend you a hand when twirling the pasta on your fork...and the size is big enough for quite a large portion of pasta (you can always get seconds). Add to that the fact that they are simply beautiful...there's no going wrong with these!

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I use these in many ways: serving dishes, as decor with candles or potpourri and as dog food/water bowls. Very pretty, durable and easy to stack in the dishwasher.

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The bowl is pretty, but not functional as a pasta bowl. It is not deep enough for a decent portion of pasta and would definitely not work as a cereal bowl. Will keep because I don't want the inconvenience of returning, but if it were local, I would have not purchased.

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Just what I wanted when I ordered this item. Very nice.Perfect size and shape.

I would purchase this item again.

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Love these pasta bowls. I now have 5 (one broke) they are great for so many things beyond pasta. Perfect for salads and stir fry as well. I think we could have these to replace all our dishes.

Best Circulon Infinite Hard Anodized Nonstick 8-Inch Skillet Deals

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I bought the 8" skillet to supplement my 10 piece circulon Infite set. Non stick and dishwasher safe is for me. So far it's lived up to the advertising. I just toss the the cookware in to the dishwasher and it comes out great. Circulon Infite is non stick I can't figure out how they do that but omletes come out without sticking without being sprayed and without use of oil or butter.

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This review is for the infinite, 8" skillet.

I swore off all non-stick pans ages ago after realizing I was eating eggs sprinkled with chemical teflon flakes. I finally broke down to get something non-stick and small after breaking the 100th fried egg in an all-clad 6" stainless steel skillet (which are top of the line pans).

Pan received, immediately washed with soap, water and then....the tests!

Test 1: Put pan on stove, gas, moderate heat, broke one egg in pan, no oil, no nothing, salt, pepper. Used a plastic spatula to flip and on purpose was not careful, either cracking the egg or flipping. Another minute on other side and simply "slid" the egg from the pan to plate. Surprise! Egg was perfect over easy, Not broken at all, not even a risk of breakage, evenly cooked, white done, yolk "yolky", exactly as you'd get from your favorite greasy spoon, but....without the grease. Wow.

Test 2: I pre-make frozen hamburger patties with 93% lean and pre-spiced. 93% lean is notorious to be dry but it can make a super tasy, juicy burger if cooked right. I used super high lean to avoid the fat of burgers. To the pan test pulled one patty out the freezer and threw it in the pre-heated pan, medium heat, like a slug. Let it cook for 4 minutes. Hambuger bottom perfectly carmelized, flipped, top perfectly carmelized, inside medium and beyond belief tasty. All of the juices stayed inside the burger, moist, flavorful, blowing away in taste, juicyness, any "fat burger" that one might crave.

Test 3: Cheesy max grilled ham and cheese with grilled tomatoes. Put tomato slices in pan, they slid out after a little sear. Created sandwich, very little butter on outside bread, now tomatoes inside. Bread perfectly grilled, even brown, toasted, not burned. My favorite thing is to squish the grilled ham and cheese to ooze out the cheesy goodness from the side and make sure it all melts to lovely cheesey everywhere. Guess what, none of the cheese burned or stuck to the pan, yet was all melted. Wow. Cheesy, stringy melted cheese, out the sides of a grilled sandwich, no burn on cheese or bread, ham cooked, little sear when going past the bread of the sandwidch, the entire ham & cheese was perfectly grilled and nothing stuck to the pan. Nothing better than a gooey stringy grilled ham & cheese with grilled tomatoes inside.

This pan is a keeper! I have put it in the dishwasher as advertised and so far, so good, like new. This is not a typical nonstick, there are no fumes, no funky smell, no nothing (visible or to the nose), the nonstick is super strong, seemingly "bond" or has some sort of binding integrated into the other metal of the pan construction. Most nonstick to me looks llike someone hit a cheap pan with a spray can of coating and this one isn't constructed like that at all. It also washes with two strokes of a sponge, which sure beats chiseling out stuck cheese, eggs, brunt grease and so on with other pans! We'll have to see how long the pan lasts but this sure isn't your typical non-stick so far. Other features, clearly well conducting on heat and the heat is even too.

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I bought this pan because of all the excellent reviews, but I don't reach for it much. It's a nice pan, heavy, very non-stick, would be excellent for low fat diets/cooking. My guess is with the reviews of under 3 stars, they probably used oil or butter in it rendering it un-usable. The directions clearly state NOT to use butter or oil. That's where my biggest issue comes in as I eat low carb and can have butter and oil, but I can't if I use this pan and want to keep it nice. So, I've tried some eggs, they slide right out of the pan with no effort what so ever, but to me, without the added butter taste, they were kinda bland. Don't really have an interest in sauteeing veggies without butter or olive oil, so that's out. The pan's rather small, thought it would be larger, so can only cook small amounts in it. I've used it about 4 times, once it was too small so what I was cooking was going over the edge when I was gently stirring it, and once, out of 4 times, the handle got hot (wasn't over another lit burner or anything). The other 3 times the handle was fine. It really is a nice little pan if you are trying to remove some fat from your diet, it's just not for me.

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Beautiful high quality constructed pan. Works as advertised with my induction cooktop. Very even heat distribution, great browning and easy clean up due to the non stick surface. I'm so happy with this that I've purchased the 12" and the 6 Quart Saute. Just follow their recommendations on washing and cooking and it works great.

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We decided on the Cirulon Infinite cookware after looking at a lot of other brands. The quality and versatility makes this affordable (a relative term, I know) line of cookware a great value. After 6 months of heavy use, we are more than pleased with the durability and performance.

* Very Thick Bottoms Allows for even heating of cooking surface

* Great Nonstick Surface Really nonstick, no issues at all DO NOT use nonstick sprays or "heavy oils" as these will ruin the nonstick properties (read the instructions)!

* Requires Less Oils We were able to cut way back on the amount of cooking oils we use

* Durable

* Oven Safe

* Dishwasher Safe

*Important* Follow the manufactures instructions and you will have great results.

Highly Recommended!

Nordic Ware Bakers Half and Quarter Sheet Combo Pack with Lids Review

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In my twenties I bought no less than three non-stick cookie sheets while my Grandmother (an avid baker) was still using her aluminum bakeware from the 40's. I later inherited a few of her aluminum pans and I couldn't believe the difference. My cookies were no longer crispy and brown on the outside and soft in the middle...they were baked evenly. I was also able to scub the sheet and place it in the dishwasher, something you can't do with non-stick varieties. Additionally, there is no danger of having teflon flake into your baked goods. Aluminum is tried and tested and provides professional results. Buy the right cookie sheet and buy it once! I have both the half and quarter sheets by Nordic as well as the 13x9 pan. I'm a devoted fan!

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I cook roasted veggies multiple times per week all year round. I cook at 400-450. I cook sticky, oozy, yummy sweet potatoes that caramelize and leave sticky baked on drippings all over the place. These are the first and ONLY baking sheets I have purchased that hold up to the high heat (NEVER once have they buckled, popped or warped), and are insanely easy to clean up.

My inaugural use was to fill both of the half sheets with assorted root veggies, tossed in olive oil and balsamic. I knew the balsamic would discolor the baking sheets so was prepared for that. After serving the veggies I was left with caked on blackened bits and drippings all over the place. I dreaded the clean up. Imagine my SHOCK when I put the pan in the sink, ran hot water over it and about 90% of the mess ran down the drain before I touched the pan with soap or wash rag!!! I was IN LOVE.

I am IN LOVE with these pans! I had to use a scrubby sponge on my prior cruddy pans. All I had to use with these was a soapy rag, no scrubbing, very quick clean. On to the next wonderful bit of news. I left the remaining veggies on the other pan, popped on the well made, sturdy, snug fitting lid and threw it in the frig. From dinner to DONE in just a couple of minutes!

I bought two sets of these initially with the 4-3 promotion. I am buying two more sets today along with the two cake pans. I am keeping one set to use just for baking so they aren't discolored by the vinegars and acidic foods I cook in the others.

If you do any kind of roasting or high temp cooking you will love these. If you are just looking for a great baking sheet you will love these (as will your cinnamon rolls that you will just leave in the pan and keep nice and moist and fresh with their own lid.

I have always loved my nordicware bundt pans and never thought to try the rest of their line. They have my loyalty!

UPDATE: Well over one year after purchasing these pans I am perhaps even more enamored of them than ever. The ones I use just for baking are pristine. The ones I use for roasting may be discolored from the balsamic vinegar I use, but they are just as straight and true as ever and just as easy to clean. I still have never had one of these pans buckle, pop or warp and I've gone up to 500 degrees in my convection oven.

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This is a great set. I didn't realize I would also be getting a shallow pan that I could make jelly rolls and HUGE cookies on. Great buy great product!

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Perfect results when baking and cleans up easier than non-stick. Doesn't darken or warp in the oven.

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I already owned each of these baking sheets, and loved them so much I ordered the combo pack. I especially like the quarter size sheet and am amazed at how many things I can use this for instead of the larger traditional baking sheets. Easy to clean and the lids are a nice bonus for traveling or storing things on the counter instead of transferring to another container.