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I bought the set but this one is by far my favorite from the whole set. It's the perfect size and is easy to clean. I am going to have to purchase another one because this my son broke. I use this for everything from casseroles to cakes. Love it

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This is very nice. I love it's large size & handles! So easy to clean too. I always buy these & have had them for years & years. I've never had Monro break or chip! Munchkin

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I ordered the CorningWare Etch 3-quart baking dish as a late Christmas gift for my daughter and got expedited shipping as we were going to visit my daughter in another city a day after receiving the dish. The dish arrived on time and the box looked fine, but when I opened it and began taking it out of the box, I realized that one end was broken all the way across the dish and this while it was still securely wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap. Of course, there is really no way to say who, if anyone, was resposible, but it did cause us to have to purchase a substitute of a different brand locally. I realize things like this happen once in awhile, but, of all the items I have ordered from Amazon, this is the first and when Amazon was contacted, they issued a pick-up order to UPS and the order was picked up promptly the next day and a refund was issued very promptly. It was unfortunate that the dish was broken, but Amazon did everything they could to quickly take care of the problem.

Cheap Progressive International Stainless Steel 30 Quart Stock Pot

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I was looking for a 30 qt stainless steel pot for canning (I will use it for multiple purposes--sometimes to make acidic soups/sauces, etc., so a cheaper aluminum pot wouldn't fit the bill). This was the best price I could find anywhere online and much cheaper than my local restaurant supply. The lid fits great, love the double riveted handles--very sturdy. My one beef is that the bottom is not as thick/solid as I would like--when filled up, the metal is thin enough that the bottom will bow out (even when it's empty, you can "ping" the bottom in and out by pushing on the middle of it)--made me a bit nervous when it was loaded and I hope the bottom doesn't eventually wear through in the areas where it rests on gas burner grates. Fortunately, the box advertises a 5 year warranty--I plan to put it through the wringer with canning, so I'll how it holds up in the long term.

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Cheap Norpro KRONA 3 Quart Vented Pot with Straining Lid

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This isn't a great pot, but for the price, it isn't horrible, either. On the good side, it has nice handles on the sides and lid. It has a good thick heavy bottom that heats evenly. On the bad, the lid does not fit well, there are large gaps between it and the sides of the pot, and the supposed "straining" feature is rudimentary at best. If you are looking for an everyday "beat-it-up and not worry about it" pot, then this one is for you.

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I already have a pot with the same straining system. It's so incredibly convenient I can't imagine buying a pot without it now. That's why I got this one recently. However, the lid for this pot doesn't fit as well as the other one, which limits the usefulness of the straining system because of that little gap at the edges. (I wonder how well the Oneida pot system fits.) Overall, it's still a great pot for the price with very cool features.

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One thing that isn't noted in the product information is that the pot is MADE IN CHINA. Had I known I would not have purchased it, and will not purchase any further cookware by NORPRO USA.

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In all these years, I never got such junk from Amazon. It was not damaged in shipping to me. The inner box was all torn up. The pot was dented. No damage to outer box. I'll never order cookware from Amazon again. Do brick and mortar store would have put such junk on their shelf. To Amazon's credit, they did replace it. So, I finally got my pot after 3 weeks of hassle. I'll go to the local kitchen store next time.

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Gift for my mother in law. She loves the pot!

Buy Rack It Up Utensil Bar

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I have this hanging above my kitchen window and use it for haning pan on. I probably have about 8 pans hanging on it. I am confident that it can quite comfortably hold the weight of these pans (have had it up for over 2 months and it is doing just great).

It comes with some really stout mollys for anchoring to the wall. I did not use these as I was able to anchor into a stud.

It has a nice low profile and comes with more than enough hooks.

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These drywall mounts are amazing.

For background, normally when mounting something on a drywall you have to find studs (wooden beams used for support when building the wall) and drive your screw into this hard stud. Drywall mounts go into the drywall themselves and cling to the back of the drywall in the hollow space between the studs. (DIY experts, feel free to correct my construction terminology or descriptions.)

The drywall mounts provided with this rack are like none I've ever seen. You drill a 1/2" hole in the drywall, slide the mount through it via plastic guidebars, then pull it tight. The metal bracket nimbly flattens against the back side of the drywall and you cinch it tight via simply pulling firmly on the plastic guides, then snap off the guides and voila! you have a nice threaded plug into which to drive the provided screws with a provided hex driver (like the kind you get with Ikea furniture).

Note that most standard drill bit sets don't come with a 1/2" bit, so you may have to go buy one.

The diagrams are clear and the instructions are written in clear friendly English, with minimal jargon.

If you want to mount it on studs, you can't use the provided drywall mounts; you have to go buy some 1/4"x3" wood lag screws and drill in a passageway for them. Then, since the rack curves around, you need an angle driver to get those screws to go all the way in.

Once it's mounted it looks and works great. I love the fact that there are 8 hooks provided (4 straight, 4 at an angle) so you can hang your pots and pans how you please.

Only real problem is the brand name. How do you pronounce "Enclume?"

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We bought two of these and placed them on the wall one on top of the other. They look and work great! I was concerned about how far they would stick out from the wall as they are placed on the wall that passes through to my dining room. I didn't want to be bumping into them every time I walked through there, but they are pretty tight to the wall, and the pans hang flat. They were super easy to put upwe had it done in about 5 minutes. They are incredibly sturdy we have 5-6 pans on each, and I am confident they could hold more. We did not like the grey color they came in, so we just spray painted them black-problem fixed! All in all, this is a great space saving product.

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I ordered this rack because I did not want to invest too much money and I am also a renter, so I did not want to make major holes in my kitchen ceiling. I mounted this rack in an apartment built in 1902, so the walls are plaster an lath. It was a fairly easy installation, I had to skip the drywall mounts and used the wood screws instead. We had to find studs and whether it is intentional or not, the holes lined up perfectly with the distance between two studs. It was a bit of a pain to screw in the screws due to the very narrow space between the front bar and the back, but with a little patience and the included mini allen wrench, it was completed.

This rack looks great on the wall above my oven, and I highly recommend it to anyone with a small apartment where the rack will have to be removed and the holes filled in with spackle before moving out. The metal itself is very hefty and high quality, it seems to be powder coated, so it's easy to wipe off as well.

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I have 3 cast iron pans and 1 wok hanging on this rack and it is not anchored to studs. I have no doubt it will be able to hold the weight due to the ingenious anchors provided. The anchors require a pre-drilled 1/2" hole. They are inserted in the holes and tighten in a zip-tie fassion, pinching the drywall between. The screws go through and into the back of the anchors where there is a metal plate with a threaded hole. There are 2 self tapping screws provided in case you happen to hit a stud. You would have to pre-drill the holes since there is really no good way of using a screwdriver or drill to put the screws in. You really must use the hex wrench provided.

The rack seems to be of decent quality and the 8 hooks provided are sturdy. The only complaint I have is that the rack does not come out from the wall far enough to hold the pans perpendicular to the wall and since it's not large it really cannot hold many pans. I have my 4 pans overlapping and it works fine but I have no room for any more. However, I can't take off a star for this. I'm sure if it protruded from the wall more, it would not be as sturdy. I see it as a design trade off.

For the price this is the best pan rack I found and it serves it's purpose well.

Marcus Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 2-Quart Covered Sauce Pan Review

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This pot is well made, made in the US, and good for ceramic stovetops. It is on the heavy side for its size, but that is because it has an aluminum core that extends up the sides of the pot as well. We like the fact that it is dishwasher safe. Also, the lid is made here, unlike the lid from our All-Clad fry pan, where only the pan is made here but the lid is made in China.

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It's a solid saucepan, but there are a few things that keep me from loving it.

For one thing, the rivets are set fairly low, so that the food is almost always touching them. For another, I don't think the helper handle helps much at all. There's not really anything heavy enough that would require the extra handle, and it gets really hot from being so close to the element. As well, the long handle part of it is too hefty for the size of the pan. I'd say that it probably makes up more than half of the weight, so that it feels almost unbalanced when empty on the stove.

I generally don't use this unless my other saucepans are unavailable.

Cocotte Terra-Cotta Clay Pan with Lid - Medium Review

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This is a gorgeous clay casserole that is very well-made. It shipped quickly and arrived very carefully wrapped. Instructions are included for care. What a great find!

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This is a wonderful casserole for oven baking. The terra-cotta provided even heat, and stays warm longer than pyrex or ceramic pots. Baked Ziti with Fennel Sausage and Tomato Basil sauce, topped with fresh mozzerella is ready in 20 minutes and stay hot. Be sure to have your potholders ready.

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Received the shipping in a safe package. Way ahead of time. Cooked lentil in it and came out superb and then another vegie dish. Takes time to cook but worth the taste. Highly recommend for food lovers.

Discount Ninja BL660 Professional Style Blender with Single Serve

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I got this blender for my wife for Christmas. She always hated how our cheap, $50 blender couldn't handle ice when making smoothies. I didn't know anything about the Ninja, but it seemed to be gaining a lot of popularity so I decided to look into it. The thing that really sold me on this blender was simply the fact that it could handle ice like it's nothing at all (it can quite literally turn ice into snow in a matter of seconds) and even though I wanted a Vitamix, I just couldn't justify spending $400+ if this blender could do what we wanted it to do.

I also liked that it came with the single serve option, because not only can we get rid of our Magic Bullet, but sometimes blending is a hassle because we don't feel like cleaning the pitcher. But with the single serve, it is a lot less hassle to clean, plus there isn't anything wasted because we can make just the right amount. Basically it has all the same benefits that the Magic Bullet does. And yes, even the single serve pitcher has no problem with blending ice.

This blender is by far the best blender I have ever used. You can *easily* tell the difference between this blender and regular, non-high end blenders. But I also noticed that a lot of people seem to be comparing this to a Vitamix or Blendtec, and I'll say it's just not going to stack up compared to those blenders (there is a reason those blenders cost more than 3x the amount this blender does). So if you've got your heart set on a Vitamix or Blendtec, and for you having the absolute smoothest drinks are worth that kind of money, then you might as well take the plunge and get what you want. But if you're like me and simply wanted to have great smoothies, but you're not expecting Jamba Juice level quality, then this is a really great blender.

A few things need to be said though:

-The six blade technology seems great on paper, and has its advantages. But one downside is it makes it so you cannot fit as much into the pitcher as it takes up some room. That is probably why Europro gave this thing an extra large pitcher. But on the plus side, I've noticed a lot of cheaper blenders have problems with the contents getting stuck at the bottom near the blades while everything else above it doesn't get blended. That's usually because the cheaper blenders simply don't have the power to make a powerful enough vortex like the Vitamix does. Also, because of the Ninja's blades being shaped more like a food processor's blades, it makes it easier to make things like salsa using the pulse option. A regular blender tends to blend too much, even when using the pulse option.

-The description is wrong, this unit is 1100W, not 1000W.

-It makes AWESOME fruit smoothies. But I tried a green drink that was nothing but spinach, carrots, apples, and a cucumber. Aside from the fact that it was the nastiest drink ever, it was too pulpy to drink. I'm not sure how a Vitamix would have handled this disgusting concoction, but I've heard a lot of complaints that the Ninja doesn't handle green drinks very well. But I have found that if I essentially make a fruit smoothie, made of things like banana, strawberries, or blueberries, and then throw in a handful of leafy greens, it handles it very well.

I'd recommend this blender to anyone who wants to have a good, heavy duty blender, but cannot afford to spend $400+ on a Vitamix. It's stylish, it makes the best smoothies I've had from a home blender around this price, and it's got a lot of power for a reasonable price.

UPDATE 2/8/2013: My wife and I have been using this blender just about every single day, two to three times a day since getting it. So far it is still doing very well and working as good as new. But with more experience with it, I just wanted to give a little more details.

If you're reading this review and wondering whether or not you should get this model of the Ninja or the regular $99 Ninja Pro without the single serve, I would say you should really get this Ninja. Because one problem I have found with the big pitcher is that it cannot grind flax seeds because the blade sits about an inch from the bottom of the pitcher. This means that if you put flax seeds (or some other grains) into the pitcher the blades will spin above the seeds and they won't get get ground. The only way around this is to put in enough flax seeds so that they can reach the blades. Or a better way is to use the single serve cups. The single serve cups have a more traditional blender blade set up that sits at the bottom of the cups and this makes grinding flax seeds a breeze.

Also, there has been concerns with the Ninja making green smoothies. In general, fruit smoothies turn out very smooth in the Ninja blender. Green smoothies can also be done. However, it partly depends on what you consider a good smoothie. The Ninja can blend green smoothies to a drinkable consistency, and you'll never have a "chunk" to chew if you let it blend long enough (at least for a minute or two on speed 3) but it will often be gritty. However, the single serve cups are the key to make the green smoothies into a "Vitamix-like" consistency. In general the single serve cups make better smoothies than the big pitcher does. Also please see the comments on this review where I give a link to the basics of making a green smoothie. I think it can help people out a lot, as it really helped me.

So what is the big pitcher good for aside from the obvious (more volume)? It can make great fruit smoothies, it can make drinkable green smoothies (but not as good as the single serve cups) and I use it to make homemade peanut butter! I just go to Winco and buy some dirt-cheap bulk peanuts and put them into the blender. Then I blend it on 3 for a few minutes and before I know it, I have a real, home-made peanut butter. Also, as I said before, because of the big pitcher's food processor-like blades, it does a really good job of chopping food without blending them. I use it all the time to "shred" cabbage for coleslaw, or chop onions. And of course, if I want a large volume of smoothies (even green ones) I'll use the big pitcher.

Overall, if not for the single serve cups, I would probably give this blender a 4 out of 5 stars. But the single serve cups make up for the deficiencies of the pitcher. The main point is that the single serve cups can make fantastic smoothies while the big pitcher can only make great smoothies. But the big pitcher is good when used as a food processor, which the small cups cannot do. And the small cups are better for grinding grains like flax seeds.

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Quick update/note: the price seems to have increased here. Check out Bed Bath & Beyond. Last I checked, they had it for $129, less their 20% coupons, that's $103.

We got this several months ago and have used consistently it for at least two smoothies per day. Ingredients range from really tough (ice) to leafy and insubstantial (kale), and of course a plethora of fruit, and it blends it all down to tiny, consistent pieces within seconds. I think ten seconds on this blender with the small cup is overkill. It is very fast and very strong. Flavor is important to me, so if I could taste or had to chew on the kale, I wouldn't include it.

Before this, I had the Bella Cucina (a knock off of the magic bullet). I loved it until its untimely death but the contrast in quality is stark. The cups are much thicker and clearer, their lids taller and more useful, and they are worlds apart on their blending capabilities. Every piece in this thing just feels like great quality and makes the Bella cucina look worse than ever by comparison.

I LOVE having the option of the large pitcher or two two smaller cups. I wanted another small-cup blender like the magic bullet but also need a bigger one occasionally, and who has room for two appliances that do the same thing? The fact that every piece is dishwasher safe is a huge bonus and a must for me. The instructions say "top rack preferred" but the huge large blender cup is way too tall for the top rack.

I just wish there were more cup attachments/cup blades sold separately. As of now (late 2012/early 2013), they're not. This comes with two cups but only one blade that fits the cups. That's certainly not enough for me to knock down a star, though. ***UPDATE: EXTRA CUPS/PITCHER NOW SOLD SEPARATELY AND AVAILABLE AT BED BATH AND BEYOND.

We fill the cups with the ingredients the night before, then fill them up with juice in the morning, blend, and we each have a healthy breakfast in under ten seconds. We both have experienced a lasting energy boost from the smoothies.

Update: I've now had this blender for six months and I can't imagine living without it. Actually, I'm pretty sure I'd be on my way to an early grave without it. This thing is a godsend, and so is kale. After discussing superfoods with a knowledgeable Whole Foods employee, I started adding acai berry powder, chia seeds/psyllium husk, wheatgrass, and some protein powder. This is the perfect way to get a huge portion of your daily nutrients, antioxidants, and cancer-fighting goodness in a delicious smoothie. I feel better than I have since I was a kid!

Tips for green smoothies: with this ninja, the kale is easy chopped into such tiny pieces you really won't taste it. However, if adding other greens with a stronger flavor, a bit of green apple/green apple juice or a whole kiwi will wipe that flavor right out. Orange juice also helps a lot if you use it as your base. I've found the best, though, to be a very ripe banana.

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I must have researched a dozen different blenders before finally deciding. If money was NOT an issue I def would have gone for the vitamix. But since money is an issue I needed a lower priced blender. I saw this in walmart and thought it looked perfect for my needs (daily smoothie and occasional cooking). I was very pleasantly surprised by this blender!! The small individual serving blender is perfect for my daily smoothies with soooo much less clean up. The power is amazing! I crush and blend ice, frozen fruit, and protein mixes with the individual. I use the big one for mixes and larger jobs. Ive had the blender now for about 2 months and I still love it. I highly recommend this for fruit smoothies. I havent tried green smoothies yet...(My body isnt ready for that)..but if/when I do I will update review.

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Had some hesitancy in purchasing this product after reading the mixed Amazon reviews. But after my Oster $30 blender finally kicked the bucket and in need for my daily smoothie, I decided to purchase the Ninja. While some reviews complained at how noisy it is, I was pleasantly surprised at how much quieter it was over the Oster (maybe 40% reduction). In terms of blending, wow, no comparison what so ever to the Oster. While the Oster really struggled to blend frozen fruit, ground flax seed, Greek yogurt, and some V-8 juice, the Ninja blended it without any effort in only three pulses (and I really don't understand how some reviewers faulted the Ninja for not blending smoothies perfectly)! The Ninja is an impressive piece of engineering that is the epitome of thoughtful consumer design. The machine is hefty, the pitcher made of quality and durable polycarbonate, and I expect this blender to last way beyond the two to three years I get out of a typical $30 blender. I haven't crushed ice yet for margaritas, but I expect it will handle that task given how powerful the motor is and the sharpness (and number of blades). But, as others have warned, the blades are unbelievably sharp. Despite knowing this fact, I still managed to slice my index finger severely (should have had 3-4 stitches-but I am stubborn, just rubbed some dirt in it) while trying to extract the last bit of smoothie from the pitcher (warning, do no turn upside down without the lid locked firmly in place-the blade apparatus slides out very easily). While some might fault the Ninja for my injury, it was operator error all the way. So do not underestimate the blades, and in fact, I clean it by a few drops of Dawn, hot water, a couple of pulses, rinse and then done. Don't even try to take out blade assembly out and wash, too much chance for error. I also love the suction cups that keeps the Ninja firmly on the counter, it doesn't move like the Oster did when blending (though some might complain that moving the Ninja from the counter-top to a cabinet might find the suction cups annoying). Finally, after comparing the reviews between the Ninja Professional vs. the entry level Ninja, I decided to go with the Professional because of the single serve options. Haven't used them yet but I can see the utility of having them (not to mention, it seems the Professional is a bit more heavy duty than the entry level Ninja). If you are wondering if the Ninja price tag, more three times of a bottom end blender is worth it, I will attest that the Ninja Professional is worth the extra cost.

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It does everything that it is advertised to do.. Very easy to use and clean afterwards. I highly recommend this item for health conscience people.

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Great set of 3 iron skillets for the price. All were well seasoned and made of heavy iron.I made excellant corn bread in these skillets and other fried foods as well and had no problems with food burning, cooking unevenly or sticking problems as long as you use proper steps to prevent food from sticking. The skillets arrived in great condition and on time it was a good purchase from amazon.

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

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

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

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

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

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I know kitchens -I worked as a short-order cook for years.

This is a quality piece of cookware. Decent weight, well-machined. Berndes' non-stick coating is, for me, the standard against which I compare all others (and it's the only non-stick cookware I've ever been happy with). We've had the first pan for a year or three, and my wife still hasn't managed to destroy it. Yet.

For me, a HUGE plus (and what makes the purchase a no-brainer) is that there are no rivets inside the pan. (IMHO, rivets have no business on the inside of any pan - makes cooking & clean-up more work.)

It's quite simply a flawless omelet pan. I've not used anything better at any price.

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The label says it was made in Germany but, given that the eggs seem to be floating on an air cushion and not touching the pan at all, I'm thinking it was created by aliens.

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This pan is very light and well made. I could tell the difference in quality between other pans immediately. The cast aluminum is much better quality than molded. It also distributes the heat evenly, and the non stick coating is smooth and durable. It makes absolutely perfect omelets! I am SO happy with this pan!

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I Love it! This is the second product I have by Berndes. I will never buy any other brand of skillets. The food gets cooked evenly because of the flat bottom. Minimal, if any, oil or butter is necessaryI often use spray food never sticks to the pan and cleaning the skillet is SO easy. My husband feels the same way about the Berndes SignoCast products.

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I bought this to replace the same skillet I had purchased about 5 years ago--it was finally beginning to lose some of its non-stick covering. It is an excellent skillet, and I am very pleased that there is a matching glad lid available--something that I have found otherwise impossible to find for 8" non-stick skillets.

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We needed a pressure cooker that would work on our glass top stove. Not many of them do so we were very happy when we found this one...It's a GREAT pressure cooker and we love it! :)

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There isn't much I can say besides that it does just what you expect it to do. It works, it seals fine, it keeps pressure fine. It works as a water bath canner just fine. Really, it does what it needs to do. I've put up about 300 cans so far and it's doing just fine. (from applesauce to grape juice to green beans to venison)

My sister got the All American Canner and we canned side by side a lot so we could compare the two. Here's what we noticed the difference are:

All American is a heavier pot. She can make applesauce in hers w/o burning the bottom (I burned mine), but I can use the Presto one on my glass top oven which she can't do with her All American because of how heavy it is.

The All american has a bit of a domed lid which means she can fit one more can in hers than I can. Somehow, since the middle is higher, we had an instance where hers was able to fit the combinations of stacked jars and my Presto wasn't.

The All American is a weighted gauge canner, while this Presto one is a dial gauge canner. In my estimation, that means the All American needs less babysitting than the Presto. I had to keep adjusting the heat under my Presto to make sure I wasn't getting it too high or letting it fall too low. She could put her weight on the canner and walk away knowing it would stay at 10 lbs w/o much fuss.

And finally, the All American has a handle on the top that makes transporting it much easier.

All that being said: they canned exactly the same. Every time we canned side by side, the time to bring them up to pressure, the time to can, and the time to bring them back down took exactly the same amount of time.

I had to go with the Presto because of my glass top range. I like the details about the All American better, but like I said, this one works perfectly.

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I received this as a gift 3 years ago. Since then, I have canned just about everything you can imagine in it. The only complaint I have is that the outside spots up and the inside stains, but I guess it's from all the use. I would definitely buy another one of these, but I think mine will last for years.

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This my first canner and I am very pleased with it. Found it easy to use and have canned 10 jars of chili and I am ready for more. Also this package came with 5 piece canning kit and Blue ball book with it and is very helpful.

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This pressure canner came very well wrapped and secured. It is beautiful and I love the little instruction booklet that came with it.

The last canner I bought had a big ole book that was complicated and I never did figure out how to use the thing.

In this new canner booklet each fruit or vegetable has its own instructions giving time limits and pressure amounts. I have already successfully used it twice.

The book also explains care and replacement parts options. It even told me how to protect my stove top. I am very pleased with this pressure canner.

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exactly what you get when you buy the rotisserie, now I don't have to worry about running out of them!

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

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

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

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

VitaClay 2-in-1 Rice N' Slow Cookers Reviews

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The real reason I have nothing negative to write about this Rice and Slow Cooker is because I had no expectations that it would be the same as the other non-stick surface rice cookers and slow cookers.

I expected it to be different cook differently and I expected it to contribute to my general health. IT HAS NOT DISAPPOINTED ME! I use it daily. I have cooked brown rice, white rice, wild rice mix, oatmeal, beef stew, lamb stew, chicken fricassee, split pea soup, lentil soup, black beans, ....... the list is just too long.

I am COMPLETELY SATISFIED with this ceramic cooker. It is true that there is a small amount of rice that always sticks to the bottom of the pot. The reason for this is that I wanted to get rid of the poisonous non-stick surface on my previous rice cooker. This does not bother me. It is a very small amount of rice and it does not represent a large waste of food nor a large amount of money. My estimate is that it represents about $5.00 a year if you cook rice almost every day as I do. I am oh-so-very pleased to be rid of the teflon coated rice cooker. It's sitting in my Goodwill Industries take-away box.

If you are wondering... do I buy it? Do I not buy it? The answer lies within your expectations. Do you want to be healthy? This is not a non-stick surface! Yes... the rice WILL stick a bit only on the bottom. I soak it for 30 minutes and the rice comes right off. I handle the pot and the top with GREAT CARE. I follow the instructions that came with the manual. No extreme changes in temperature. You can't take the ceramic pot out right after cooking and pour cold water in it. If you think you might be banging the pot and top don't buy it... you will break it. It is not your old metal rice cooker. It is ceramic. It is somewhat fragile as all ceramic pots are. Do you want delicious food? Buy it. Do you want beef, lamb and chicken that you can cut with a fork it is so tender and juicy? Buy it. Do you want enhanced flavor in recipes you have been cooking for years? Buy it.

The product, the packing and the shipping were Amazon's usual EXCELLENT. I had it at my door 2 days after buying and it was packed extremely well.

I DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COOKER to anyone that genuinely cares about their health and that is willing to be realistic in accepting that they are purchasing something different than what they are accustomed to. You will fall in love with it and use it many many times as I do!

UPDATE: June 29, 2012

Still 100% pleased with this purchase. I use it almost every day. Today I put some navy beans, water, carrots, potato, onion, garlic, swiss chard and lamb in my pot... pressed soup and went out with family. When I got back I had an excellent Tuscan Navy Bean Soup waiting for me. My apartment smelled DEELICIOUS!!!! I love this pot. I've cooked about 20 different types of rice in it and the more I use it the more I value it and am so glad I took the risk and bought it.

UPDATE: May 16, 2012

Still 100% pleased with this purchase and use it almost every day.

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I was very excited to receive this in the mail after only two days, thanks go to Amazon. My Fiance and I had been looking for a non-cancerous rice cooker as the teflon coated one we had was chipping outrageously. I was looking for something that would not burn the rice onto the bottom as I had read the stainless steel rice cookers had the tendency to do. I found this along with a few mixed reviews and decided to call the company themselves for answers to my questions. The woman on the phone was very nice and reassured me that the cooker had no teflon (multiple copies of the same review with that accusation were all over while researching) and although it would take about 10 min longer than our old cooker AND was a slow cooker combo, I decided to go for it.

It's ok. It cooks rice well, but if you leave the rice in there for more than 20 minutes on warm expect rice to burn onto the bottom. Brown Rice burns more easily. We tried cooking it with more water, adding water to it after it was cooked to resolve the burning issue, but to no avail. We now cook the rice, trun the cooker off, and then remove it from the cooker and place it in the refrigerator. This is very disappointing because the main reason we loved rice cookers in the first place was that you could leave rice in the cooker for lunch and dinner and have fresh tasting steamed rice. Now we have to microwave whatever is left over. Also, there is a warning about leaving liquid in the cooker for too long. "If liquids have been soaking in the clay pot for a long time, a leak could occure. Use a dry towel to dry the outside surface of the inner clay pot." A little iffy when trying to make a stew, right?

Overall it does the job of cooking the rice adequately and is teflon/cancer free, but for all of the other advantages of having a rice cooker, i.e. leaving it on "warm" for a few hours, easy clean up, etc, it is not worth the money. I would suggest a ceramic rice cooker if you can find one at a comparable price. Good Luck!

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Works well with white or brown rice. My favorite use is for oatmeal,

1/2 cup steel cut oats

1/2 cup mixed grains(flax seed, quinoa, millet, barley, wheatberries, rye,

lentils, split peas)

2 1/4 cups water

1/4 teaspoon spice, cinammon, ginger, turmeric, etc

cook on brown rice setting

top w/ frozen blue berries when done cooking, or raisins, or dried apricots

mix w/ 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil, 1 tablespoon mollasses

2 whopping servings of flavor,texture,fiber, iron.

Just don't drop the lid it will break,

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I received this product as a gift and I love it! Stews are effortless. Just cut up some veggies and meat, add stock and press "stew". In four hours it's perfect. This machine turns really tough inexpensive cuts of meat into tender stews and soups.

The rice cooks much better than in the cheaper rice cooker I have. No "crunchy" rice at the bottom of the pot.

There's something about the clay cooking which cooks the food more evenly. It is also very easy to clean. There are many other features this cooker has which I haven't explored yet (the product comes with a recipe book), but even if it just made rice and stew I'd say it was an excellent buy!

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When I read the reviews to this unit, I noticed the big complaint was that the clay pot had a tendency to crack or break. The company says you have to be careful with it when washing it, and not to allow severe temperature changes. Otherwise, everyone said that it cooked rice and other foods really good. It does cook good, but it has a tendency to burn the food at the bottom of the pot no matter what setting you use. Anyway, I figured I would really baby the pot when cleaning, etc. and treat it with kid gloves, but low and behold, I end up with a crack it the bottom of the pot after only four months of use. I have contacted the company by e-mail and voicemail and they do not respond. I wanted to like this unit, but I have no intentions of purchasing a new pot every couple months in order to use this cooker. They need to perfect the clay in the pot, upgrade the heating element design, and get some customer service, until then, I can't, with a good conscience, recommend this unit to anyone. Unless there is another company making clay pots, stick with a stainless steel unit.

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I read online to buy this to help remove scuffs from stainless steel. It didnt work.. It made everything around it shiny so I guess its good for polishing but wont help with scuffs or scrapes. I then had to polish the entire refrigerator so it matched.. But the fridge is nice and shiny now.. Scuffs and all

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My Revere pots and pans are over 50 years old. They still look good enough to display, thanks to Revere copper and Stainless-Steel Cleaner. I also have some expensive stainless steel pots, and this cleaner keeps them looking like new too.

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Not only my copper cookware shines, this even cleans the rust on the bottom of my cast iron cookware. A very good product.

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I HAVE USED THIS FOR YEARS ON MY REVERE PANS. IT WORKS GREAT. MAKES THE PANS LOOK LIKE NEW.

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My Mother had a set of Revere Copper bottomed pans which she kept with this cleaner. When she died my Father kept the set in pime condition using the same cleaner. It is the easiet and most effect cleaner I have ever found. Just a small amount on the pan bottom and spead with my fingers do all the force that is needed to clean the pans. It is an excellent product and well worth the money.