Stainless Steel Meat Hook Review

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The product arrived as promised. I use it for my homemade smoker and it works great for hanging meat. Have used it about 30 times since purchased and while dirty it has not corroded or rusted in any way. I would buy this product again

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Im going to use these for dry aging whole cuts of beef. They are the Perfect size. Very sturdy. I'm glad I got 8 of them!

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The actual product length is about 5 inches from curve to curve, and 9 inches from pointed tip to flat tip. Item length was not properly described on seller's product page and what I received was different from what I expected, yet seller still expects me to pay shipping and handling both ways, and a restocking fee. Very unhappy.

Discount Paula Deen Signature Stainless Steel 2-Quart Covered Saucepan

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I bought this pan because of the copper bottom, Paula Deen association, and affordable price.

All in all its a good pan, with good looks and seems durable. However because the handle is so curved, it puts a lot of strain on my wrist when pouring or filling. Torque from the weight of the filled pan overcomes my writs, and it would be easier to balance if the handle were straight. The second problem with this pan, is that it doesn't heat up as fast as I would expect for a copper bottom. My OLD RevereWare stainless steel sauce pan boils water faster than this one! I would not buy this Paula Deen one again. In addition, the interior is brushed stainless steel, but it looks like a rough brush, and seems darker than most other stainless steels.

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Paula Deen 2 Quart Covered Saucepan, Stainless Steel

I bought this 2 quart saucepan as a back-up to the Revere-Ware that I use all the time. It seems that I'm always looking for another saucepan when I'm cooking and this looked like a very good size and the construction of the pan was excellent. I've had this pan for several months now and I'm using it more than the Revere-Ware. In fact I bought a second, because the first did such an excellent job.

I find that this is an excellent fit to my hand and I use it to prepare pasta and when pouring off the water into a colander it works just fine. It works great for sauces and gravy as well, not to mention that cooking vegetables it is an excellent pan.

Some of the features:

Full cap aluminum and copper bottom heats quickly and evenly

Brilliant stainless steel finish for long lasting beauty

Dual riveted, soft-touch handle provides a comfortable, secure grip and is oven safe to 350-degrees Fahrenheit

Lifetime Limited Warranty

What I liked especially well is that it has a tempered glass lid so you can give a quick glance to see how far along the cooking process has progressed.

There is a caveat: Remember to clean the copper bottom before you use the pan the first time. It has a special coating that has to be removed with an Arm and Hammer Baking Soda solution. The preparation of the solution is found on the pan itself, so read, follow and understand all the instructions prior to using this pan for the best results.

A special note: This pan, when filled with water or with what you are cooking, is not too heavy for those that suffer from wrist and hand problems to work with. I found that the heat transfer is very good and cooking times are a bit faster with this pan. I like it because it is easy to clean and maintain. I've put this pan in the dishwasher and it comes out looking very clean.

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No complaints about this pot's performance on the stove-top. However, the soft-touch handle, though cozy in the hand at first, has become tacky feeling, and no amount of scrubbing with detergent, Barkeeper's Friend, or Simple Green has made it feel good again. If I could have this pot with a different handle, I'd give it five stars, but as it is, I find myself reluctant to use it because the handle never really feels clean.

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my wife had every size saucepan, so i thought, this paula dean saucepan completes her paula dean collection, and she is very happy now !!!!!!! love what she cooks in it too, great buy for sure.

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This set of pots have copper bottoms.

The handles do not conduct heat.

The lids are clear so one can see what is cooking.

They clean up well.

Best WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Deals

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I bought these as a gift for my husband. He loves them. I bought them because of great reviews on the internet and they were scratch resistant. My husband is a great cook but he's always very hard on pans...scratches, dents, handles falling off. I am happy to say that 2 months later they still have no scratches. Easy to clean and very nice looking.

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At first they were nice, but as time went by, each use they became more and more sticky. Eggs have become impossible to cook unless you put tons of butter in the pan... meats stick more and more each time, creating a sticky black gunk. Sorry, I thought they were nice at first, but the continued use of them has proved differently.

Now I'm back to looking for the perfect pan that doesn't emmit toxic fumes.

I'm past the returning window, so now I have to pay for shipping and only get a partial refund... oh well. You win some, you lose some. This would be my only disappointment with Amazon... unless they work with me on this problem.

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I did not expect much from this set given the inexpensive price but I have been thrilled so far. This set is more "non-stick" than my my much more expensive hard anodized set. I have used it quite a bit and nothing sticks, it is pretty amazing and makes clean up a breeze. My one concern is the long term durability. The ceramics seems thin and I am a little worried about chipping but I am not rough on cookware so I hope to get at least 6 months out of it while I decide whether to upgrade to a more "name brand" ceramic cookware set or to add a few pieces to this.

My one complaint is more about the industry than this particular product. I do not like the practice of throwing in a few cheap accessories like spoons or spatulas and upping the piece count like they do on the 10 piece set. It is an 8 piece set with a bonus spoon and spatula. Calling it a 10 piece set is an attempt to mislead. I did not take a star off for that because it appears that several companies do that but it does make me distrust those companies.

Note on why Hard Anodized does not work for me. I like using high temperature sometimes for searing and such. Hard Anodized does not do that and is only safe for low heat. ceramic handles higher heat well.

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The Amazon heading says "PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Free" but the package only says "PFOA-Cadmium Free". I am more concerned about PTFE (due to pet birds.) I contacted WearEver and asked specifically about these pans. The response I got said "Our products which are non stick are manufactured with PTFE."

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The pans are very light. Have used less than a month and there is a small chip in the ceramic coating. Must cook on low to medium low, or the food sticks. Would not recommend.

Review of Kuhn Rikon Kochblume Spill Stopper

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I really love this spill stopper, but while it works very well in certain conditions, it doesn't work in others and there are problems with its usage even working perfectly.

Yesterday I boiled a pot of kluski noodles that was filled nearly to the brim, and the spill stopper prevented it from boiling over, so it really does do what it says. The problem lies in when you go to test one of your noodles, or to otherwise view the contents of your pot. First of all, if you have your pot really full, it will sometimes boil over immediately when you remove the spill stopper. This can be remedied by perfecting the amount of heat you're using on the pot. Typically, my pots only boil over once and then settle down, but whatever temperature I was using the one time this happened to me must have been too high because the water was apparently in a constant state of boiling over. So that's one problem be aware that it may sometimes happen if the heat is too high.

The next is just getting the thing off the pot to test a noodle or when you're done cooking it's holding back lots of hot steam, so you have to be very careful when you remove it or you'll burn yourself. One reviewer mentioned using tongs, which to me is too fiddly. I usually grab both little handles with my hands and quickly bring them up to the center and pull it off. That way my hands are mostly protected by the silicone. It's worked so far, but be aware that you need to come up with some safe, easy method of removing it from your pot.

Additionally, it does not work on pots that have pouring spouts. This only makes sense as the pouring spout will allow boil over beneath the spill stopper, but it's something to be aware of if you haven't considered that possibility, as I had not. I only have one pot with a spout and I hate it anyway, so I'll just avoid using it with this. If your entire set of pots has spouts, though, this won't be a good buy for you.

The final issue I have with this spill stopper is that it's hard to clean. All the starch wants to stick to the silicone and you have to scrub pretty hard to get it off. The starch also wants to get stuck in the little ridges that form the pretty textured design on the top. There is also a ridge running down the center of the bottom of the supports that keep the little removable flower from wilting into the pot. This is the part that really bugs me because I can't understand why that ridge is even there. It seems to me like they could have just designed the supports to be flat, which would make them much easier to clean. Perhaps these cleaning issues are not a problem if you use a dishwasher to clean it, but I don't have a dishwasher, so I can only tell you how annoying it is to hand wash it.

Overall, I would definitely buy this again and would recommend it to others just as long as they're aware of the issues described above. To me, none of those issues are deal breakers, and they're worth it to have a product that does work at its intended purpose very well preventing boil over.

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I tried this lid for the first time tonight on potatoes. I was able to cook them on a little higher temperature than normally used with no boil over. Everything contained on the lid. It does spit a little on the stove, but very minimal and not a problem Really happy with it and can't wait to try pasta next. Just be careful lifting the lid, use both handles and lift the whole lid. If you just peek under one side, steam burns, ouch!

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I am so happy with both the small and large one. These are the best products for my pans. I had so so many spillovers and they really do work. You just leave the center in there when boiling things etc.

I have also used it for splatter guards (frying things) in which I remove the inside flower looking thing so now I can get rid of my old splatter guard I have now with the handle.

They store right on top of the pots so they do not even take up any extra space. I know they are little pricey but worth every penny.

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I purchased these from a different retailer. My mistake, I should have looked on Amazon first. Since I'm a Prime member I could've gotten it cheaper AND shipped for free. I'll cut to the chase, the Kuhn Rikon Spill Stopper just works. Check out YouTube.com to see a video of how it works & how it is constructed.

I got ours just in time. We prepare pasta salad quite often during the summer months to bring for pot luck or as a quick meal. The worst part about it is having to clean up my cooktop from the inevitable boil over mess. It takes longer to clean-up than to prepare a batch or two of pasta salad. Who wants to clean if you don't have to? I have tried vented lids, putting the lid on with a wide gap over the pot but NOTHING prevented a mess. Who actually stands at a pot and waits for it to boil? I don't and I doubt you do either. It only takes a few seconds to go from just boiling to boiling mess. If you boil water or cook soups & stews on the stovetop, buy these. You will never have to clean-up a boil over mess again. Since it is silicone, you can fold it up and store it in the pot you use it in. I haven't done it yet, but I plan to use it in the microwave when reheating food. It stores easily folded/rolled up in any drawer even in the pot you use it on. It also has little handles you can use to hang it on a pot rack.

I have other silicone products and they vary in quality and thickness. These Spill Stoppers are well-constructed and sturdy. The center portion (looks like a flower petal shape) is thinner gauge than the rest of the product, but it has to be able to flip up to let the boiling water through & prevent the boil over.

As a previous reviewer has mentioned, be careful removing it from the pot. I use tongs to lift it off and have a plate within reach so I have somewhere to place the Spill Stopper when I remove it.

I will update after a more extended period of use to report on its longevity but so far, I'm completely satisfied. I've already ordered a set as a gift & plan to order more for upcoming birthdays and Christmas gifts.

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Item is more or less useless because it makes a mess every time you remove it to check your food items for doneness. If you remove it to look you end up with water and foam all over the stove top.

Cuisinart GG33-30H GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick 5-1/2-Quart Reviews

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The non-stick surface of this pan is great and it looks like the construction is excellent too. The only problem I have is that the pan warps very slightly when heated which makes it rock on a flat top electric stove. It would be perfect for a gas stove or a stove with electric coils, but not a glass/ceramic flat top. I sent the first pan back because of this and the second one seemed better, but still warps enough to rock slightly. I use it at the lowest heat I can to try to minimize this effect. Too bad I have two flat top stoves.

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This cookware does the job providing even heat throughout your cooking process. The surface is super slick but gives you a nice foundation for searing, braising and pan frying and lends itself to a variety of sauce making applications. A simply pan reduction sauce is a snap and cleanup is a breeze, with paper towel no less. The nicest features are the stay cool recycled stainless steel handle mirrored with the ability to finish your meal preparation in the oven or broiler.

The deep rich browning created by this pan is uniform and flavorful. Don't let the competition sway you, cooking till black is not the new brown! So, if you are going green, get this cookware, it's certainly your next step! If you wish to look at one up close and feel the quality for yourself then head on over to your nearest Le Gourmet Chef outlet store, you will not be disappointed.

I recently prepared Chicken Marsala utilizing this pan and a Simply Calphalon Saute Pan. Both pans performed well but the golden brown searing and coloration was more developed in the Cuisinart pan. I also was able to adjust the gas at a lower flame under the Cuisinart pan. The Calphalon pan was searing at 8 out of 10 on the cook-top range whereas the Cuisinart pan was searing at 4 out of 10. The fond left on the pan from the searing in the Cuisinart pan was also more developed and added to the Marsala recipe quite nicely.

I will post a comment and update the link when I test the new Calphalon Unison searing pan against the Cuisinart GreenGourmet Saute pan.

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I bought this pan after owning the Cuisinart GreenGourmet 12 inch skillet (Hard Anodized). I used to use stainless steel only and was very apprehensive about any non-stick surface, especially after the news of health concerns linked to Tephlon coated pans. I received my first Cuisinart GreenGourmet pan from a friend who wanted to convert me to a non-stick pan user. After learning about the safety of hard-anodized and ceramica, I became comfortable using this pan. It very quickly became my favorie pan. I added this 5.5 Quart Saute pan to my collection and it functions as my work horse for those larger quantity recipies such as chili. The pan is not only BEAUTIFUL, it is quite versatile. I have used it for a variety of applications from stove, to high broiler, to flambe. It does it all. It is oven and broiler safe. The ceramica finish is easy to clean and is heats up quickly and evenly. As per the instructions, I have never had to turn the stove past medium/high, even to boil water in this pan ... yes boil water. The cooking area is great for making noodles, especially lasagna noodles without having to break them to fit into the pot. This pan also comes with a lid that can be used on the Cuisinart 12-inch Skillet (which does not come with a lid).

Amazon offers a VERY good price for the GreenGourmet line. The GreenGourmet line is hard to find (Target, Walmart don't carry them). Bed Bath and Beyond charges full price, and even with a coupon you are not getting it for the everyday price offered by Amazon. A real bargain.

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As with most Cuisinart products, this pan is outstanding. When compared to products of similar quality (AllClad, etc) this pan is quite affordable, and somewhat better to use. Its heat distribution is superb & uses lower temperatures, its non-stick surface is excellent & durable, its stovetop-to-oven feature is as good as any ordinary pan BETTER actually, since it is a non-stick. The cover fits quite well and seals in moisture & heat. Its rounded lip allows pouring more neatly & more quickly than other high end lines a very welcomed feature, as is the helper handle which not all pans of this size have. As an extremely active amateur chef and avid foodie, I cook a GREAT deal and the Cuisinart GreenGourmet line this pan in particular has become the principal cooking implement in our kitchen. The additional health safety features are a plus which must not be overlooked.

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At first this pan looked like the perfect alternative to teflon, but unfortunately after a few uses it started to warp. We never used it over anything higher then medium heat.

Discount Creative Home Satin Splendor 2.8-Quart Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

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I was gifted this tea pot from my mom a couple years ago. It was a Gevalia promotion that she had gotten with tea. I used it *DAILY* for a couple years.

Pros:

Water boils quickly.

Whistle is just right, not too loud or too quiet.

It looks nice enough to be left out all the time.

Tips: Drain the water completely. Leaving water in it for a long time can make it rust. Don't go above medium heat and you will lengthen the life of this tea pot.

I accidently set my too hot tea pot on a cheap trivet and melted the trivet to the bottom. I searched high an low, and finally found that Amazon carried this one. So I purchased it hoping it would be the exact same one, and it is! It still has the great quality and quick boil time. I've been using this one, again daily, for a couple of months and it is still in perfect condition!

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works really well. I would recommend it to a friend. Only draw back is that the whistle is not that loud.

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I can't emphasize enough Buyer Beware! Beware of most off-brands these days, even those touting "stainless".

Because they're sinFULLy stainFULL rather than stainless.

This kettle developed rust stains on the inside base corners, after a couple years of use. By then it was too late to return it to a local store. You better believe, I was furious at the ripoff.

Another off-brand example of stainFULL is the "Chefman" electric kettle. Just read some of the reviews and see. I'm so thankful to those reviewers for bringing it to my attention, since they helped me avoid a repeat-letdown of my CreativeHome experience.

Sorry, but rust is NOT supposed to happen to stainless steel! Nor should you be required to swab it down! After all, I have another stainless kettle by a well-known brand (complete with GH seal of approval) which really had alot of use, yet never developed rust stains despite not "babysitting" it.

Yeah, I use the term babysit because it reminds me of diapering a baby. So if you feel like owning kettles which you need to diaper every so often, you'll find that both Creative & Chefman (and no doubt lots more imported junk) meet your requirements.

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This is a nice sturdy kettle. I wanted a smaller one that was just plain instead of ultra-modern or some wild color. I'm very pleased with this one.

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Good quality tea kettles are very hard to find. I read a lot of product reviews before making my purchase and this one has lived up to the reviews. This kettle is a nice large size and the satin finish hides the fingerprints and marks that show up on kettles with a polished finish.

Reviews of Shabu Shabu Pan 24 cm./9 1/2" 2.1 Liter Made In Japan

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True dimensions are more like:

4.5" tall (height of the stack)

9.5-10" diameter

3" deep basin.

It is probably good for 2-3 people but not much more as this is a smaller pot. Contact area on the bottom is a 1" wide ring and found this to cause troubles with induction stoves. As designed, gas and charcoal is probably better. Looking for a flat bottom version for my induction stove. The sticker says Made-in-Japan but doesn't seem to have any impact on the quality in this case.

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Love it! Now we make Shabu Shabu at home instead of spending 50.00 at the Japanese Restaurant!

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I am very happy with this product and so were my guest who came to dinner. In fact, the item was so impressive that it never made it to the table. I washed it and poured the water in the pot while my son took down the burner. In the short time that this was happening, our guest mentioned that Shabu Shabu was her husband's favorite meal, but because they live in Palau, I knew that in order to eat Shabu Shabu they would have to go out to town. I walked back to the table, picked up the pot, and emptied out the water. I grabbed the kitchen towel and wiped it dry and started to put it back in the box. I gave it to my girlfriend and she was speechless. It was a pleasure to see the smile on her face when she realized the pot was now hers. We took out my Shabu Shabu stone pot and enjoyed our supper. It's a healthy meal, and a lot of fun when friends are over.

Next time I would get a larger pot to accommodate more people for supper. It is a very attractive piece on the table.

Reviews of Garcima 20-Inch Carbon Steel Paella Pan, 50cm

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The description claims this pan can make up to ten servings of paella. In fact, it will make 12-14 servings. If you are new to using a steel paella pan there are a few things that you need to know that will save you disappointment.

First: these pans are relatively thin. All traditional paella pans are. This is because the paella is supposed to be cooked over medium low heat. If you go higher you risk ruining the pan and the paella.

Second: to those of us who can make a great risotto do not think making paella is the same. It's not. Risotto uses a different type of rice (arborio) that has an absorption rate of two cups of liquid for every cup of grain. Moreover, that type of rice is labor intensive because it requires a continuous cycle of pouring in stock, stirring until the grains absorb it, and pouring in some more stock. The proper grain for paella comes from Calasparra and is called bomba. I use Zoe Brand Diva Select Bomba Rice, but any authentic Calasparran rice will work. This rice has an absorption rate of three cups of liquid for every cup of grain. More importantly, you place all of the ingredients in the pan, set it on the medium low heat and let it cook. If your heat setting is proper you will be treated to a crispy bottom much like the 'tahdig' that is so prized in Persian rice.

For cleaning DO NOT put this pan in a dishwasher. Rinse it and dry it with an absorbent towel. I do not use dish detergents on mine. I definitely will not let it air dry doing so will promote rust. If that happens some extra fine steel wool will take it off. After each cleaning I wipe the inside of my pan down with a tiny bit of olive oil, then wipe off any excess and store the pan.

Properly used this pan will make perfect paella. Properly cared for, this pan will last as long as any quality cookware.

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This carbon steel, 20" inch paella pan fits perfectly on my 22" Weber Grill. Large enough to make paella for 10 or 12 people. The carbon steel cleans up easily with a short soak and a sponge scrub, but be sure to coat the inside of the cleaned pan with vegetable oil and warm lightly after washing, then wipe off the excess oil for storage. It should last many years, developing a fine patina over time.

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This is a great paella pan! Perfect for use in the Weber grill! We look forward to many more wonderful meals out of this pan.

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Actually purchased this to use as a lid for a 20" cast iron pan I purchased. It's such a nice pan that I think I will find a different lid and use this the way it is designed for.

Buy Concord 12 Piece Stockpot Set, Aluminum

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This pot set is a great value for the price. Not stainless steel or the other high end potsbut good aluminium pots and they work well for some types of cooking. I thought the price was too good to be true, but I was really impressed when I opened the boxI expected really thin and flimsy pots but was greeted with good quality pots.

Con: The product description section is misleading there are 2 different descriptions with different size pots in each. The first one is accurate you get the 8, 12, 16 and 20 qt pots, 4 steamer inserts and 4 lids. Hope it's corrected soon.

Would recommend if you are familiar with aluminium pots and want a good household use set, and you can handle cooking with pots other than non stick etc.

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I was able to pick this product up for around $25 and at this price it was WELL worth the money. Right now the current price is about $75, and honestly at this higher price I'm just not sure if it's worth it. The largest pot is VERY nice size, large enough for us to cook about 3 pounds of pasta with plenty of room for the water. Never tried the steamers out, and highly doubt we ever will.

Either way....for the right price...this is a great product.

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Nice pots for boiling things. I would not use them for items that burn easy or need long time cooking, but for boiling potatoes, cooking spaghetti, etc. these pots are very useful.

Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2-Speed 200-watt Immersion Hand Reviews

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This is the upgraded Cuisinart Smart Stick that has accessories. The basic unit does not come with the chopper unit or the whisk; both of these accessories are very useful.

The chopper will handle small amounts of herbs such as parsley or rosemary, and easily chop half an onion or some garlic. This means that if you don't have a small bowl attachment for your food processor (or don't have a food processor) you still can do small chopping tasks that are messy on a cutting board.

The whisk allows you to beat egg whites to stiff peaks, necessary for meringues or cakes. As long as your bowl is clean of grease, it is short work to make up perfectly whipped egg whites and a lot easier on the wrist than the traditional way of using a balloon whisk and beating by hand. If I am making a batch of waffles that uses one egg, I separate the egg and whisk up the egg white separately, then fold it in at the end of making the batter. This makes those very light and crisp waffles in a Belgian waffler, and it's the secret to getting very light GLUTEN-FREE waffles. (The gluten free flour mixes can tend to be heavy.)

The stick itself is well-designed. A button on the unit releases the bottom half for cleaning. This will let you do a thorough job without immersing the electrical (upper) part where the motor resides. So if you have something particularly sticky that needs a soak, you can easily do that with the bottom blade portion. Removing the lower portion also lets you attach whisk or insert into the chopper unit.

A beaker also comes with the Smart Stick, for beating up smoothies or other liquids.

The housing around the blade is metal. I've had units in past that had plastic housing, and eventually, if you drop them or they just get very old, the housing cracks. That won't happen with the metal.

The unit has a low and high speed.

Summary: this is a really good stick blender, with all the right notes. If you like to puree your soups, chop nuts, make pesto, and beat egg whites, this unit will do it all.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is my second Cuisinart immersion blender experience. This model is very similar to the one I tried previously, but, so far, has not shown the serious flaws of the former model. That model had a chopping attachment (mini food processor bowl) which was horrible and totally useless as nothing chopped in it (things just stuck on the blades and spun around and around). The bowl on this one is at least functional (at least for now) and does appear to chop food to some extent. However, it cannot pulse/chop food into anything less than a relative paste and is very uneven. It is best used for small volume foods that you wish to puree (like one can of chickpeas for hummus or a few avocados for guacamole) rather than actual chopping. Also, the lid locking mechanism on it remains annoying to lock in and is troublesome to attach if the tiniest bit of food gets on top of the spindle with the blades (which happens easily because of the small size of the bowl it's nearly impossible to add food to the bowl when the blade is inserted and not get some on top of the spindle). You have to carefully clean it to get a solid lock.

Other than the chopping attachment, this is a perfectly adequate stick blender. I mainly use it for pureeing soups as it works fine for hot liquids which are not suitable for a blender. You can't get as a fine a puree as a blender, but you also don't have to worry about the top blowing off because of steam building up and getting sprayed with hot liquid. The stainless steel design is attractive and easy to clean, but it will also scrape the bottom of any pot you use it in. My stainless steels soup pot is an intricate mass of scratches as a result of using this. I don't think that's going to be an enormous problem in the long run, but if you like pristine cookware (or use nonstick), you'll want to avoid this blender for in the pot blending.

The whisk attachment is fairly lightweight, but works weel for whipping cream and meringue. I've made hard meringue with it several times and find it to be pretty good. The main issue with this blender, and all blenders of this type, is that you have to constantly hold down a button for it to activate. If you're whipping a meringue, it can get pretty tiresome on your thumb as you have to press for so long. I wish there were an option to keep it running without holding in a button, but I realize this is a common safety feature. Also, if you use it long enough or for a hard enough task, the body of the blender with the motor can get pretty hot. When I've used this to mash large numbers of chickpeas for falafel, the body can get so hot that I can't continue to hold it. I'm using it as a workhorse, and most people probably won't use it this way, but it is something to keep in mind.

Overall, I like Braun's immersion blenders better because they run cooler, have a better chopper, and the tip of the blender seems better designed so as not to get bits of food lodged in it while blending, but this one is fine as long as the chopper attachment isn't integral to your cooking needs. If it is, I'd say look elsewhere.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I love the Cuisinart products because of their good looks and unquestionable reliability. I have their hand mixer, their ice cream maker, their food processor, and some cookware. I can vouch for how long-lasting their products are. That's certainly an important thing to consider because, yeah, they cost more than the other guys. But it's almost always true that you do get what you pay for.

I didn't have the earlier version of this stick blender, but I'm glad they added the chopper attachment and the whisk attachment before I got it. I had a separate electric chopper that never did a very thorough job with things like nuts and vegetables, so it is in the trash now. With the Cuisinart chopper attachment I can pick the whole thing up and shake it as it is chopping so that everything tumbles around and is more evenly processed. With the whisk, I don't have to haul out my electric hand mixer or use a manual whisk for small jobs. I still use the electric mixer if I'm making a cake or something, but this little whisk attachment is great for omelets or other small jobs.

I still use the stick by itself more often than any other way. I stick it in my pot of cream of asparagus soup and it pulverizes all the vegetable pieces to make a really smooth soup. I stick it into a pot of gravy to whip those flour lumps out and make a perfectly blended sauce. Nothing else not my blender or my electric mixer can atomize all the lumps and chunks and make the creamy smooth result this stick blender can.

The stick can be held in one hand because the buttons are so well located and easy to push with the same hand. Switch between speeds as you blend. The bottom half comes off and can be thrown in the dishwasher when you are done. It's metal and sleek and it's Cuisinart! Worth every penny.

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This video demonstrates the Smart Stick in action.

Pros: Sturdy; great for pureeing soups; whips egg whites and emulsifies dressings; has a mini-bowl attachment for light food processing.

Cons: None, really, other than the fact that most people will have other small appliances in the kitchen that do the work of the attachments.

This would be a fantastic shower/wedding gift. If you make a lot of soups and sauces, an immersion blender is a must, and you might as well have the attachments to go with it.

-Debbie Lee Wesselmann

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is my second Cuisinart Immersion blender. I loved my first one and used it alot to make creamed soups (especially potatoe!) My first one did not come with the attachments that this one had and I was excited to try them out!

I wish this one had more than just a high/low power setting. (My last one had a 1 10 option) The immersion blender worked perfectly to make my famous (by my family standards) potato soup, it was comfortable to hold and operate.

The chopper chopped my onions well (you have to make sure your pieces aren't too big when you put them in and also that you are not overfilling the chamber)

I used the whisk just to mix my eggs for scrambled eggs so that I could try it out, and it did that job very well. I will be looking forward to using it for more "advanced" needs in the future.

All in all I like this immersion blender, the only real negative is that I wish it had more than 2 speed settings.

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I bought one of these for my mom after seeing her prepare bacon in the microwave for an otherwise simple lunchtime sandwich. This thing is a great little idea; no splattering grease, no nasty paper towels or anything left behind. For her particular microwave (800w I believe; quite small), it came out to about one minute per slice to achieve the desired result.

I have read other reviews saying to be careful about burning the device; I can understand that, as it does get fairly hot in the microwave. Plus, it requires a little different method to cook. I found that, after six minutes in the microwave, the slices of bacon weren't quite as crisp as we wanted, but after leaving them to sit in the cup for a couple of minutes while doing other things in the kitchen, they crisped-up well. I believe the delay is due to the enclosed nature of the device holding more moisture inside. Let the bacon air out for a minute after cooking and it seems to be just right.

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This works like it is intended to, but the first use, the plastic tray you set the bacon on started to melt in small areas. My husband thought that the handle was attached to the cup and released it to spill all over the floor. I wish the cooker was ceramic. CrispyClean® Bacon cooker the ONLY totally enclosed cooker for microwaves on the market

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Wow Bacon works great when you adjust time for your desired level of doneness.However please note the following, it is plastic and if it gets too hot it will melt or warp.I have tried other microwave cookers in the past but this is by far the best and easiest to clean.Some helpfull hints,empty the grease after each batch and to keep the plastic from melting or warping rinse the unit in cold water before reuse to solve this problem. You dont need to dry the unit and it will not effect the quality of the bacon.For best cleaning results when you are done cooking put a squirt of dishwashing liquid in container and fill with hot water, drop the bacon paddle in and twirl back and forth a few times and it will prevent staining.Then you can clean as usual or let it sit and clean later. Doing these few simple things will make this unit last a long time. I have had mine for a few months now at least 20 batches and its still like brand new!Hope this helps!

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It cooks bacon beautifully and conveniently, but after about the ninth or tenth use, the inside bottom of the plastic cup buckled, warped, and began to disintegrate. I politely wrote WowBacon twice about the issue, but two weeks later there has been ZERO response. Can't recommend.

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This gadget really works!! I just received it yesterday and used it immediately. It was easy to put together and the bacon came out crispy. As the directions suggest you have to gage how much time to cook based on your preference and the wattage of your microwave. Mine is only 900 watts and it took (3) minutes for perfectly cooked bacon without all of the mess. I'm glad I made the purchase. Highly recommend!

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Looking for a nonstick 3 qt saucepan. Found one that is easy to clean and reasonably priced. Love the lime handle and lid.

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Purchased 9/2013 and have been using the T-fal E8702464 3 Quart sauce pan for three months on a glass ceramic stove surface. Love this sauce pan, use it almost every day. Inside and outside are coated with non-stick which works beautifully. I follow instructions regarding allowing the sauce pan to cool off prior to washing it (I wash by hand). Lid works well for draining. Could not be happier. This is my second T-fal product (I also have one of their frying pans)... and I would not purchase anything else. Highly recommend this product.

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My daughter got her own place a few months ago. She loves the green accents that match her kitchen, and the fact that it's dishwasher safe. She doesn't cook a lot, so I can't speak to its durability. It did have a good feel to it. I'll be getting the matching skillet for the next gifting occasion.

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A few years ago I tried stir frying and liked it, except that I used a Joyce Chen nonstick wok that peeled after two uses. After that I got a Lodge cast iron wok that was way too heavy and got discouraged and gave it away. Then I tried I a no-name carbon steel wok but was very ignorant about how to season it and could not understand why it kept rusting. Recently I have had the urge to try stir frying again and this time did my homework. I chose this wok because it was carbon steel, and this time learned ahead of time how to season it properly. This wok is also very sturdily made; you cannot easily bend the wok if you push on it; the handles are not loose; it is 2 mm thick; it has phenolic plastic handles that stay cool.

I have properly seasoned and been using the wok with no rust or stickiness. Learning how to season and clean made all the difference. A good education and a well-made wok are an unbeatable combination!!

See some of ther other wok posts for good seasoning tips. I followed the directions that came with the wok and had good results.

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I bought one of these over a year ago and have been very pleased with it. I had a tough time seasoning it. Only the bottom of the wok was turning dark, probably because my wimpy electric stove was unable to produce enough heat. I finally took the advice of a friend and turned it upside down over the burner, and that got the sides hot enough. (Be sure to turn on the fan and open windows when you do this; I set off the smoke alarm, not realizing how much peanut oil smokes when it gets that hot.) I'm not crazy about the plastic handles -I think wood looks much better -but they function fine. 14" is a great size, allowing you to cook enough food for 4-5 people, but still fitting well on a typical burner. The flat bottom of this wok ensures good contact with an electric burner, allowing the wok to actually get hot enough for stir-frying. This is the wok I'd recommend to friends, although I'd look harder for wooden handles next time.

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I've owned a 12-inch version of this wok for years and years, after going through a lot of other stir-fry pans/woks, and I love it. It's just the thing for cooking Chinese-style in an American kitchen.

The 2mm thickness is way heavy, so it's better to use a spatula-stir than to try to jerk-and-flip the food. However, that same weight lets the pan hold a good amount of heat on a wimpy western-style stove. Let the pan get hot before putting the food in for best results (for a stir-fry, the oil should look "shimmery" but not be smoking). Food will stick to a cold pan.

The stick handle (phenolic, square profile) isn't traditional looking, but it's very solidly attached, with two horizontal bolts at the base, and a screw-eye at the end. Because the handle is square, you get a better grip when tipping out the pan. I do have to tighten up the screw eye from time to time, but it's not a big deal. I tried the round wooden handle version (attached with two vertical bolts) and it never felt quite as solid.

The metal is very smoothly finished, and will season well as long as you don't over-oil it (lots of light coats is better than one heavy one). Cooking something starchy like cabbage the first few times will help. Don't bother with the non-stick versions if you really want to do stir-frying they can't be heated hot enough to sear, and every one I've seen has eventually started to peel.

The flat bottom lets the pan heat well on a flat-top stove, with no need for a wok ring.

People say you can't use soap on seasoned bare iron, that you should just use hot water and a brush. I actually use veggie wash this takes off any loose oil left in the pan that might get rancid, but doesn't damage the seasoning. You do need to dry the pan well after washing (inside and out).

Favorite recipe Thaw a package of frozen string beans in the microwave. In the meantime, put about three tablespoons of sesame oil in the pan, add two smashed cloves of garlic, about the same amount of pounded ginger, and a hot chili pepper. Carefully TILT the pan by pushing down on the handle this will make a deep pool of oil on one inside edge. Heat the oil and spices in the deep oil this way until the garlic and ginger start to bubble you now have flavored oil. Drain the string beans VERY well and put them in the pan (yes, it will hiss and spit), now sitting flat. Mix the oil in with the veggies, lower the heat, and cover the pan for minute or so as everything finishes cooking. Once the beans are tender (to your taste), sprinkle them with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, stir around again, and serve. (For a simpler recipe, use a couple of shakes of garlic and ginger powder, and a few drops of tabasco, and put them in at the same time as the veggies. For a more complicated recipe, toast some sesame seeds in the pan before putting the veggies in).

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There is a good method for seasoning a carbon steel wok by putting it into a 425 degree oven for 20 min. each time for 3 times. To use this method your wok's handles must be protected or removable. Good news! The plastice handles on this wok are easily removed. I coated the wok(removed the handles) with peanut oil both inside and out and placed it in the 425 degree oven for 20 min. I repeated this process 2 more times for a total of 60min. I got a nice seasoning all around and inside the wok. This wok is nice and heavy and sits stable on my electric stove. I highly recommend this quality wok. I have been frying beacon in my wok and the patina is becoming darker and the bacon is great! At least my dogs seemed to think so. As a diabetic,I believe I can improve my diet by eating fresh vegetables, chicken, and fish prepared in my wok. I would also suggest that you get a good wok cookbook. I purchased Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge by Grace Young here on Amazon. I think you will like this book also. It has everything you need to know about wok cooking including how to season your new wok. Many good recepies are included. Bon Appetite'.

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I bought this in August 2006 and have given it a pretty good workout. So far it has performed very well much better than I expected given the price paid for it.

As with any carbon steel wok seasoning is critical. A well-seasoned pan is as stick-free as teflon, but you don't need to worry about the coating peeling off due to the high heat, or have to use plastic/nylon tools so you don't scratch it. Seasoning is not tough to do there are clear instructions provided with the wok, and you can find tips galore on the web.

Keeping it seasoned is also important. Don't use soap to wash the wok just use plain water and a scrub brush, and clean it when the wok is still fairly hot. Once clean, put it back on the stove and fire it up until all the water has evaporated. Every once in a while swab the hot wok with an oiled paper towel.

The handles are strong no wobbles whatsoever as of yet, and I tend to be a bit spirited when it comes to stir-frying.

Highly recommend!