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This just arrived, so I haven't even used it yet, but I am not at all pleased with this product.

It is advertised as stainless steel, and it certainly is not. It is some light weight material, I would guess aluminum by its weight, except that it has a very badly applied chrome-colored finish, and I see no reason why anyone would bother to add such a cheap exterior coating to aluminum. And when I say badly applied, I mean the surface is irregular, with bumps and bubbles, etc. Nothing about it speaks of any quality whatsoever. Moreover, I would not have purchased it if I had known that it was not stainless steel, which, please note, ir is clearly stated to be in the listing.

Since it would cost more to return it than it's worth, I'm stuck with this bogus product. That being the case, as it will have no direct contact with food, I will try it, though I don't expect it to last long; my guess is once the cheap paint peels it will let water in, and it will quickly rust.

Now that I have it in hand, neither the box, nor the product itself, claims it is stainless steel, so this deception is on the seller for misrepresenting the product in the listing.

I purchase quite a bit from Amazon, for the most part with good results, but I wish Amazon would do more to ensure that sellers post accurate information when listing items for sale.

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I ordered two of these and used them for the first time. Unfortunately, I used good stainless steel pots with these. The finish came off and became "stains" on the pots. The "stains" are very hard to remove. Other than that, they are convenient and functional.

TIP: Use pots you don't care about for use with these exclusively [at least for the larger pot that will hold the water so the finish doesn't ruin the inside]--or purchase some cheap junk pots to use with this. This is what I should have done from the beginning and will do from now on.

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I just finished using it for the first time. It worked perfectly. For about five bucks, I turned two pots I already owned into the double boiler I needed. And being about the size of a roll of duct tape, it saves me a lot of room in my tiny kitchen. It is very sturdy. I bet you could run over it with a car and it would still retain its shape.

You put the device in the bottom pot, which is full of water. Then you place the smaller pot with the food to be cooked on top of this device.

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Perfect for those little jobs, like melting chocolate and butter. Fits and works as a double boiler.

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It came all nice and shinny after first use the paint/ shinny came off in water makes me nervous of what chemicals are comming off!

Cheap Camp Chef True Seasoned Aebleskiver Cast Iron Pan

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This is an awesome Aebleskiver pan. Very solid, and non-stick starting with the very first batch. The pan distributes heat very evenly, resulting in perfectly round golden balls which are delicious I used some of the recipes which came with the pan, and added various fillings in the middle (chocolate chips, finely chopped apples, Japanese red bean paste...etc). Great value for a pan which will last forever.

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I saw aebleskivers made on an episode of Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives and they looked really good and like a fun breakfast idea for the kids. I Watched several Youtube videos on the subject to see what style of pan I should get since there are several out there to choose from. This style looked best and was well-reviewed on Amazon so I ordered it. The price was very good for the quality and the pan was well-packed and arrived quickly. The fact that it came preseasoned allowed me to use it right away. I bought a bamboo "stick" to turn them but it definately is NOT as easy as it looks on the videos I saw. Forget about trying to turn them 4 times! I add a bit of butter to the each depression and then quickly add the batter before the butter gets too hot and burns. Once they start to cook you have to wait until just the right minute to try and turn them. Too soon and you'll just poke holes through them. Too late and they will be burned but I've found that it takes longer than it seems like is should before they are just right and ready to be turned. I could try a hotter pan to reduce the cooking time but that would increase the rick of burning. When the one side has cooked enough they easily come away from the edges of the pan. Rather than try to turn them 4 times I turn them completely over just once. They still come out round and it is MUCH less of a hassle. I've experimented with adding apples which was delicious and blueberries which was also good. I sprinkle them with powdered sugar when I put them on the plate and then dip them in syrup as I eat them. I've also seen people sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. The whole family loves them. I've been using Krusteze pancake mix to make them and it works great. Actually tastes different than a pancake made with the same mix. Overall, this is a great pan and makes a really neat breakfast dish to impress your family and friends. Just remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to getting them "just right".

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Although my family on my Mom's side is Danish, and I spent a lot of time on the farms in Iowa as a kid, I had never had an Æbleskiver until about 3 years ago, at a family reunion. My cousin, who was doing most of the organizing of the trip, had said we would have to have Æbleskivers and Medisterpolse. I didn't have a clue as to what she was talking about. She said she would buy me a pan, so I could make some too. Well, I was game for that.

Anyhow, to make a long story short, I got the pan, learned out to make those delicious little pancake balls and have enjoyed them ever since. Making up for all those lost years. Unfortunately, I lost the pan. I don't know how. I don't know where, but I lost the pan.

So, on to my favorite on-line store, Amazon.com. And I found this pan. I just got it today, and it is perfect. Just like the one my cousin gave me. It is pre-seasoned, so it's ready to go. Some of the other pans I saw, the little holes didn't look deep enough, and some of the pics showed rather flat looking "balls". Æbleskivers are supposed to be ball shaped, not flying saucer shaped. This one will do the trick. The holes are deep and when you flip these things, they are going to come out the way they're supposed to. I also read of some being small, and so I compared the size, and some did look to be small. This one is a perfect fit over my gas stove.

Unfortunately, I'll not be cooking any until at least next weekend, but I am certainly looking forward to more Æbleskivers in my new pan.

Recommended purchase. Oh, yeah, I'd recommend Æbleskiver and More: A Sampling of Danish Recipes to go a long with it. If you're going to pay shipping on a $22.50 pan, you might as well get something for it, and that book has a lot of neat recipes in it.

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I purchased this pan because I wanted a cast iron aebleskiver pan that featured the skirt around the bottom of the pan to help trap the heat from a gas stove. I could not find the country of origin on this listing or on the Sante company's website (Camp Chef). I gambled and bought it, hoping that it would be of U.S. manufacture.

Unfortunately, this pan is made in China. Since Chinese manufacturers find a way to adulterate just about everything they make from children's toys (lead), to food (carcinogens & chemicals), to drywall (noxious odors), to hardware (poor materials and casting), I am not willing potentially to gamble my health by cooking on this pan. I don't know if cast iron itself can be adulterated in a manner that would cause it to be unhealthy, but if there is a way, some Chinese manufacturers would do it if it lowered production costs. Certainly the coating used for the factory "pre-seasoning" could. Even if there are no health issues, if poor quality cast iron is used, a pan may heat less evenly and consistently than it would with high-grade cast iron. Moreover, cast iron made in China and sold under Paula Dean's name was recalled because it was cracking or shattering when exposed to heat.

In any event, the pan was returned. I purchased in its stead a reasonably priced 1950's-era Griswold brand pan at an online auction which is well-made (in the US) and has a much smoother surface which makes it easier to season. It also has some character as well. The Lodge Pro cast iron Aebleskiver Pan is Made in the USA Lodge Pro-Logic Cast-Iron Aebleskiver Pan, but the casting is, in my opinion, very rough much rougher than the cast iron in the 1950's Griswold pan. The Aunt Else Cast Iron Pan is also Made in the USA Aunt Else's Aebleskiver Pan & Mix, but I have not seen one and thus cannot speak to its quality.

For those not deterred by the Made in China label, the casting on the Sante pan seems consistent and the finish of the product is without metal burrs. The pan is relatively heavy, which is a plus from the heat retention standpoint. The actual pan dimensions are not listed in this Amazon page or on the Sante company's website (Camp Chef), so I list them here for those wishing to compare pan sizes as: 9 1/4 inches in diameter, 1 1/2 inches tall with aebleskiver "indents" or depressions that are 2 1/8 inches in diameter and about 1 1/4 inches deep in the middle.

Lastly, if you want to make Aebleskiver the proper way where the result is a round, puffy ball rather than a slightly puffed, patty shape, do an internet search for an online video made by the Solvang Restaurant which will walk you through the process. In essence, it consists of making four, partial turns of the Aebleskiver. as the Aebleskiver is lifted a bit and turned partially, the batter flows down to make that part of the ball. Ignore the rest of the videos out there that shown a single flip of the Aebleskiver unless you want a non-traditional, flatter, slightly denser product or you want to use a filling that would run out into the cup or mold with multiple, partial turns.

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I priced pans locally and on-line and this one had the best price for the size and quality. We've used it several times and it heats up well and evenly---even on my electric cooktop. It came seasoned and ready to go. You'll want to purchase the handle hot pad.

Reviews of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 1-Quart Open Sauce Pan

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Must say I was a bit wary after reading the dimensions and even more so after seeing the size of the pot. Looks teeny but holds the one quart.Great for my morning cooked cereal cleans up in a snap -for oatmeal just soak with warm/hot water and it will clean up in minutes. The bar keepers cleaner restores the "just bought" shiny finish. Also the correct weightno more straining my wrist with the bigger tri-ply without helper handles.Got a great price and speedy ship. Very happy so far...

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this is a great little pan, just wish it had a lid though....

also, quick delivery/great service.

thanks.

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Great little pot -well made -flawless deign -use it to cook hot cereal almost every day. Also good for making sauces, gravy , puddings, et cetera. Highly recommended!

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The reason I purchased the smooth s/s all clad was for even cooking temperature AND shiny smooth interior for ease of cleaning. My Cuisinart 3 qt s/s all clad is a breeze to clean since the inside is a smooth as the outside. Not so with the Calphalon with its tiny little grooves. They are almost imperceptible on first glance but after the residue of my poached eggs required a few minutes of extra scrubbing I could tell they were there. Disappointing for sure. Would not purchase another Calphalon pot now.

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I was looking for a new set of stainless sauce pans and was down to this line or the Cuisinart Multi-Clad Pro (MCP). I bought one of each line to test with and used the experience to decide which set I would purchase. Essentially, both sets performed similarly with only two significant differentiators in my mind: ease of cleaning and price. The Calphalon was actually easier to clean than the Cuisinart. I have no idea why but stuff sticks a bit more to the MCP. The other thing, and the one that made my decision, was price. The Calphalon Tri-Ply line (four Tri-Ply pans vs. four Cuisinart MCP pans) was double the cost. Since they performed just about evenly in my kitchen, I bought the less expensive MCP set. As a stand-alone purchase, however, I would buy this Calphalon pan again. It is solidly built, thick, heats evenly, cleans easily, and has a great rolled lip that makes pouring simple. BTW, please note that this sauce pan does not ship with a lid.

Review of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12" Stir Fry & Cover

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This is a great wok. I own Calphalon nonstick cookware, knives and am very happy with the brand. I saw this wok on Amazon and bought it to replace a brand-nameless nonstick wok that I bought on a whim at a discount store. Despite what a prior reviewer said, I found this wok to be of good quality. The lid has a substantially thicker rim and is heavier than the glass/metal lids on my Calphalon nonstick set. The wok itself is not too heavy (which is why I bought it) and is big enough to make a meal for 4-6. I found it heated well and I was able to cook on a gas burner just-under-medium heat and my wok heated quickly and cooked the food quickly as well. I generally don't put too much heat under my woks (unless the recipe requires it)as I would under my other stainless steel pots as the wok always seems to cook very well with little heat. So I had no problem with hot handles as my burner was not that high. When I was done cooking, I left the remaining food in the wok as I ate dinner and the food did not stick to the sides as I have had happen with other woks. It was easy to clean with a non-scratch sponge hours after I had finished cooking.

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Its been a week since I started using this pan and I absolutely love it! This was my first transition from non-stick to stainless steel, and so I was very uncertain about how the experience would be, whether stuff would stick and I'd have to use a lot of oil. However, its been much easier than I expected. From the get go, I followed other users' suggestion to heat the pan thoroughly before adding oil or any other ingredient, and it has worked very well for me. I've cooked all our family meals for the past week in this pan and its been great! Highly recommend it.

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It is a well-designed and sturdy wok. I have gone through several nonstick woks by T-Fal and Calphalon. I have destroyed them all using them at high heat. This Calphalon pan is very sturdy and handles the high heat. However, even with preheating the pan before putting in the oil, I find that the food still sticks to the bottom of the pan. I think that like other stainless steel pans, it doesn't distribute the heat as well as aluminum pans or even a traditional carbon steel wok. Also, it came with a nice sturdy glass lid. I wish the lid had came with a hole to release the steam.

I am satisfied with it though. It is easy to clean. I would not recommend washing it in the dishwasher--it will scratch the outside surface of the pan.

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This is a wonderful product. Since I stir fry food most of the time, especially vegetables, I use it almost every meal. Highly recommend it.

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Works great on the induction cooktop. Large enough for a very large stir-fry. Easy to clean. It is heavy when full.

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As I rapidly roar toward middle-age, I have not been paying as much attention to my diet as I should. Then on my forty-something birthday, my friend gave me this Presto 05100 PowerCrisp Microwave Bacon Cooker. It was one of the best gifts I've ever received. Besides removing unhealthy grease and fat from my bacon, it actually is neater and more convenient than using a frying pan. But health, convenience and neatness be darned! The bacon tastes great! This is a great product.

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This Presto bacon cooker is GREAT! I have tried several in the past and was never happy with any of them. I love this one. Cooks the bacon well and clean up is wonderful. This is what I'll be giving as Christmas and wedding gifts this year.

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You can fit 10 slices at once, which is important to us. Hot bacon is easy to remove 5 slices at a time with a knife. Thick or thin cut works well. The cooked strips are bent but easily flattened when you lay them on a plate. If the bacon edges stick together, let them cool for a minute and they're easily seperated.

Cleanup is a minor task.. take apart the racks and place them in a dishwasher. Next dump the grease from the pan (there's a lot!!) and place that in the dw as well. Its well worth the effort since the bacon comes out perfectly!

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I've found this product to be so-so. After using it several times, I've concluded that traditional pan fried bacon tastes much better with a more satisfying texture. The best thing I can say about this bacon cooker is that it is a relatively simple process and the bacon doesn't sit in grease at any time while cooking. The results, however, have varied from poor to mediocre so I'll probably stick with pan fried bacon for 5 or less rashers or bake it in the oven when I need lots of rashers at the same time, which has always come out great. Also, this product is less easy to clean than either a fry pan or a baking tray, which are each a single surface. With this, you have to clean 5 separate components.

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Although I only eat bacon a few time a year, this is the "bomb" as a product, it is great. Put the bacon on the rack and set the microwave for about 1 minute per slice and you get perfect crunchy well drained bacon in record time. Next pour the fat out of the tray into the trash and put the whole thing in the dishwasher and it's clean and ready for the next use. Imagine your bacon is done before the toast and eggs . . .

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I really like the Sophie Conran line. This dish goes well with my plain white plates and has a dressy, slightly uneven look that gives it a handmade artisan flair. Nice size, a bit bigger than a deep pie dish but not too big. Performs well in the oven for baking or roasting. I gave one as a gift with a cake baked in it.

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Ceramic Water Crock Lid - White Review

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My husband and I purchased a water crock, but couldn't find a lid for it anywhere in town that didn't cost more than the water crock itself. We were happy to find this product, it fits perfectly and arrived quickly. So glad we found it.

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Great product. Just what we needed and just as described.

I would recommend this to anyone needing a lid, it fits well.

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Fits securely over the protection ring. I use the crock in the refrigerator and appreciate the lid to keep tastes from mingling.

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This is not a bad ricer but the fact that it comes with 2 different bottome plates is a nuisance. The plates can flip up while you are ricing and larger chunks slip though. My old ricer, some 40 years old, is so much better as the ricer bucket is in one pice -unless you really need two different size holes in the bottom of the bucket, DON't BUY THIS RICER. Find one which is all in one piece.

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I like that this potato ricer has interchangeable discs with different sized holes. It seems reasonably well made, but is a little hard on the hands. One of my favorite uses for it is in making banana bread. I don't like chunks of banana, so this really helped smooth out the texture. Not only would I buy this again, but have already done so, once for my mom and once because I misplaced the discs.

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I didn't buy this to rice potatoes, in fact I don't even eat potatoes, but I love making "potato" pancakes using shredded zucchini instead of potatoes. I read somewhere you can use a potato ricer to squeeze the liquid out. I bought this for that purpose. When I first got it, it worked great and I gave it 5 stars. But after a couple months, I have discovered that buying it was a waste. The handle is weak and bends after a short time and then you can't use it anymore. I have used this thing less than 10 times and it is already bent beyond usability. Now I need to find a better heavy duty one. Spend more and get a better quality item.

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For both the casual and the serious cook, the 10-inch Fox Run metal ricer does what it is intended to do and can easily handle large or small kitchen ricing jobs. Changing the ricer heads is simple and the unit is easy to operate and to hand wash/clean after use which is how I recommend users clean the item. I would be hesitant to wash the unit in a dishwasher since dishwasher powders tend to be harsh and they will probably etch or otherwise tarnish the metal. The company shipped the item quickly.

Linda

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Terrible quality! I can not believe why others gave 5 stars. We got 2 because we looked the the good rating. But when items come, it is terrible built. We can not even press the handle because of bad quality and design. Now, we need to pay for the postage and send them back. Waisting time and money for this!

Buy Joyce Chen 31-0063, Chrome Steel Wire Wok Ring

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I ordered this wire wok ring.The wire was broken in two places, and very poorly made.I was very disapointed with it.My husband said he could try to fix it, but I said it's not worth it, nor wasting my time sending it back.

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I'd been wanting one of these for ages, so was eager to try it out on the stove but it was a disappointment in the end. It slides around a lot, so never feels particularly safe (although I guess to be fair this has as much to do with the stove as anything; others may have better luck with that aspect), and raises the wok too high above the flame for my purposes. I've found it's easier to balance the wok on the burner, and to use the wok ring as a stand on the table for which purpose it works perfectly!

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I bought this wire style Wok ring because we have a high end restaurant quality gas range with 18,000 BTU burners, and the more typical sheet metal Wok Rings get red hot and deform when cooking at high temps with our various Woks. This ring looked in the photo to be what we were looking for and Joyce Chen stuff tends to make good products, but on receiving it were disappointed to discover that the ring was poorly made and was also much shorter in height than other Wok rings. I assumed based on the selling price that this would be a high quality product, but instead the wire was not spot welded at the joint and didn't match up to the other end making the ring not sit flat so it wobbled when placed on the stove grate.

In the end we returned this to Amazon for a refund and bought a much higher quality wire Wok ring from The Wok Shop in San Francisco for only $2.95 plus shipping! (Just type the name of the shop into Google for a link)

So... Save you money on this junk and buy what we ended up buying instead!

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Solid construction. Plenty of airflow for gas burner and heat rising up the sides of a wok.

The distance between the bottom of your wok and the burner will depend on the curvature of your wok. So, it may or may not be the proper diameter/height depending on the curvature of your wok and how high your burner sits.

On my Heartland range, I remove the grate and put this ring directly on the part of the cooktop that contains spills and boiled over liquids. As a result, the ring is very steady and the bottom of my wok sits just a fraction of an inch from the inner flame of my burner; the positioning is perfect!

I've tried other rings and none of them worked. Basically, all the others are short, solid aluminum or steel chimneys with a few holes for air circulation. But, this chimney style of wok is for electric ranges, not gas. They don't provide for enough oxygen for my high-BTU burner. And, the heat is trapped in within the chimney so it doesn't lap up the sides of the wok. The bottom center of the wok gets warm/hot but the rest stays cold.

If you want a wok ring for a gas range, you must get a wire one like this. And the only wire ring I can find is this brand, Joyce Chen.

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I bought this Wok Ring in spite of some bad comments made regarding its stability and durability. Well maybe I am just lucky but I have had neither problem with mine. The connections are solid, the metal firm, and the base stable with a wok on it (just so I don't get too TV-chef crazy with it). Definitely a must-have if you're using a wok over a gas stove.

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I received this gripper about six months ago and have been very happy with it's performance. It can close up enough on small caps (such as soda bottles)that it will hold tight while I open them. It expands to a large enough diameter to open tops on large jars, as well. It provides good leverage, making the opening of jars much easier for me, since I have arthritis in my thumbs and have trouble gripping anything. It's only drawback is it doesn't work so well on some odd things: I can't use it to get off the bottom of the blender container if it's screwed on too tight, for example. I'm not sure it was meant for that sort of work, anyway! But for all-purpose, kitchen jar and bottle opening, it's a great gadget.

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My mother and myself we always won the jar opening competitions in our family. My three very strong brothers have been useless! Sure enough, we both had our tricks. But some years ago I had to realize that my mother could not open jars anymore. The strength in her hands had been gone. I found the jar opener for her and she loves to work with it. She had been so impressed that I bought one for myself too. And I can say too that it is a very helpful tool. The opener is easily adjustable and holds the jar tightly for the opening of the jar. No spilling, no mess, just useful.

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I got this as a gift and thought that it would collect dust in my junk drawer. Not so! This is an AMAZING product. I can open ANY Jar without banging it with a knife or runnig water on it. Pasta jar, olive jar, hearts of palms,and even twist off beer bottles. I am no longer waiting for my husband to come home or breaking the jar to get the goodies out. It makes it a breeze to open stuff up! This is one gadget that everyone needs!

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Wow! I am totally impressed by this gadget: I was skeptical about how the black knob would twist the three "gripper claws" tight against the lid and actually hold them firmly to the lid, but it does. Simply amazing! The gripper claws are top quality steel, so is the handle, the hanger loop, the top and the inside mechanism that works to position and hold the gripper claws. It has a nice, sturdy, heavy "feel" to it, and the handle is long to provide great leverage. I'm very happy with this lid opener. It is a great help for my poor, arthritic hands. I'm patting myself on the back for this purchase!

Note: You DO have to be able to get one hand around and grip the jar. If you have tiny hands and always need two hands to grip a jar, this is not the product for you. Consider a lid gripper that attaches to the bottom of an over-the-counter cabinet. Then you would have both hands free to hold the jar.

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The quality is much better than expected. Finally no more struggling with difficult lids. It works on small beverage caps to wide jar lids. Wish I had heard of it sooner. This is worth the price!

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My son bought a Smore Maker at a garage sale and we couldn't find the fuel anywhere...then we checked Amazon. I ordered a few of them to last us and we've been very happy to use our smore maker!

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Firstly, the product packaging I received looked nothing like the photo what in came in looked something like mini paint cans. The product I am assuming is the same (gel fuel) but it was just packaged differently. But, as far as the product itself goes, I wanted it for using in the black mini hibachis I bought from amazon.com before, to make beef-on-a-stick, that I remembered having in a Chinese restaurant many years ago that they brought out with mini hibachis. Since the "cans" were too big to put into my mini hibachi fuel receptable, I just scooped out the gel and put it in there like that, and put a match to it. Then you can "re-heat" your beef on a stick or char it a bit more, right at your dinner table. Now, for the original purpose of this product, I believe you just leave the gel in it's original container and put it under those buffet warmers that have a receptacle to hold these containers in.

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I thought I was getting a a tin foil pack with a top that peeled off, but instead I got a metal container with a twist off top. This was apart of a gift for a friend and I was very upset when the piece did not look like what was ordered. Thankfully it works in the fondue set. Due to the false advertising I will NOT be buying anything else from Big Kitchens.

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worked well, not too hot for the chocolate or the cheeses, would order again when needed, these are hard to find in stores so this was worth the price

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I have never had any other fuel for a smore machine so I don't have any thing to compare it too. But it did what it was supposed to do.

Cuisinart 755-26GD Chef's Classic Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Reviews

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I could not tell from the product image but the pot is actually very shiny both inside and out. (I thought it had frosted outer surface.) It is also a very light-weight pot.

I am using it to cook soup, rice, stew, etc. and it just works perfect. As it is stated in the product features, this pot heats very quickly and it is easy to clean. To my surprise, the product package had a pitcture of Lidia Bastianich (my favorite Italian cooking show hostess), meaning she recommends it too.

Lastly, the price was good so I am very happy with this pot!

UPDATE on 1/24/2011

I am still using this pot!

There are tons of wears from 3 years daily use but it is just doing great.

I was so right about this pot.

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Ok, I use this pan to make the most divine goat milk fudge from scratch, on a glass top stove...not an easy feat for sure. A decadently smooth batch with perfect set is all about the pan, even temperatures, and lots of stirring. (Lots and lots of Stirring!)

I have tried quite a few stainless steel pots/pans; some very expensive some mid-range, and none have produced results as nice as this pan.

Firstthis pan's curved sides and attachment angle to the bottom make for easier stirring with less hand fatigue and also eliminates small missed stir area edges like on straight sided pans. This is important because sugar crystal buildup happens where your spoon tip can't reach or get into on every stir swipe and the crystals ruin the smoothness of the fudge.

Secondthe bottom heats completely even (on my stove anyway) and distributes the heat up the sides evenly too. Just as important, once removed from the heating element the pan cools quicker than other pans and this makes for better incorporation of added ingredients with a thicker set up.

This pan is light and has a very smooth bottom. The brand name imprint on the bottom doesn't affect the smoothness, like on other stainless steel pans. As I'm stirring in one direction, I can easily spin the pan in the opposite direction on my glass top. It's balanced well, stays in place while I'm doing this, and glides effortlessly.

Yeah, I know... not supposed to spin or slide pans on glass cook tops and normally I don't.

ThirdBecause of the lighter weight of this pan, as compared to other stainless steel, it's easier to pour the fudge out into the awaiting pans. This is never an easy thing to do, but the pan's lighter weight is helpful, especially with a large batch of fudge. The tapered rim also helps for a smooth pour.

Fourthit cleans up like a dream.

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Where has this pan been all my life? Easy to clean (dishwasher safe also) ..heats up quickly and evenly..lid is just the right weight and is glass so you can watch what you are cooking...Great size for just about anything. I have made everything from a potfull of jambalya to corn on the cob and this pan has made me look like I know what I am doing.

Perfect gift at a great price. Buy this as a nice treat for yourself...you won't be disappointed.

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If you're worried about the unusual shape being a problem, forget about it. Any concern I had about the non-vertical sides making this pot tippy proved unfounded. it's as good at boiling pasta as it is simmering soup. I have, however, noticed small spots forming on the bottom (inside) of the pot. These could not be removed with barkeeper's friend. They're very small and I'm not too worried about it. But I know other reviewers have noted it and returned the item.

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And this pot is a great example. Size is perfect for my family. I love the glass lid so I can keep an eye on things without having to lift the lid. And to top it all off, it is really beautiful. It is also light weight. Which, as an aging wimp I find to be a plus. Although I think that those who equate quality with heaviness in cookware would reject this pot out of hand, but weight aside it seems to be very well made. I have already used it for soups and beans, but I wouldn't use it for something like making candy. Something which requires a fairly high heat but with a bottom thick enough to keep from scorching. But for the kind of cooking I do the pot is excellent and the price cannot be beat.

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I remember father purchasing Wusthof Solingen trident knifes though expensive they were and still are the best.

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I bought a set of these steak knives 15 years ago and highly recommend them. They feel comfortable and solid in the hand, cut very well, and will probably last forever.

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I want a steak knife to cut well, which is a function of edge and ergo-dynamics. These deliver. The blade is great, and as i own other Wusthof Grand Prix knives, I know they will hold an edge and re-sharpen well. The balance, weight, and feel of the handle are just right for me. Finally, they just look good; clean and elegant design.

There are more expensive steak knives, and there may be better ones, but these are plenty good. They also make a great utility knife for jobs too large for a paring knife, but not quite right for a chef's knife. Highly recommended.

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These steak knives are a tremendous improvement over our old set. They have a high quality and balanced feel and, of course, are very sharp. They nicely match our kitchen knife set of the same brand/model. Only issue (small) is that one has to look close to distinguish a steak knife from the 5 inch utility knife in the kitchen set. We've mixed them up a couple of times.

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Could improve on the packaging to give it more longevity. A Small wooden box or similar would have been idea.