Nordic Ware Cast-Aluminum Nonstick Muffin Pan, Sweetheart Rose Reviews

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I bought the Nordicware Sweetheart Rose Muffin/Cake pan since I bake a lot of muffins and wanted a more "professional" appearance. Instead of boring, bland muffins, the Nordicware Sweetheart Rose pan makes 12 1/2 cup roses in intricate detail, including rosebuds and leaves. I use Baker's Joy to grease the pan before baking, and add a light dusting of confectioner's sugar to the finished muffins / cakes so as not to cover up the details. Cleaning is a snap: normally, there is no batter left in the pans, ever with all the nooks and crannies. The pan is also a good solid weight, something sorely missing in all those "made in China" knock-offs (Nordicware is still made in the USA). This is an easy, beautiful presentation for teacakes, muffins, and cupcakes that look like you bought them at a bakery.

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I own the same brand in heart-shaped form, and I've been very pleased with the product. The muffins always turn out so well and unsticking them from the pan is effortless (which is more than I can say about several other brand tins out there). After baking with this pan I realize how nice it is not to be concerned with effectively removing the baked good and knowing that the product will look beautiful is also great.

The only downsides are the cost, heaviness, and the fact they're not very space-efficient-only two of these can fit in a conventional oven and one better use both hands to remove the pan. Though $30 is a lot of money for something that bakes so few goods, it is well worth it based on its reliability and durability. As a person who baked 3 times a week, I got my money's worth.

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Heavy pan that bakes evenly. The cupcakes I made looked beautiful. It was also a good value for a pan of this high quality.

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This pan turns out gorgeous muffins. Life is short, why not inject a little beauty whenever possible? I own a number of the Nordic Ware brand bundt pans, and this is one of my favorites. The pan may seem a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. I have replaced so many thin muffin pans over the years I have lost count. With a little care, like not using metal utensils or scouring pads on the pan, it should last a lifetime -and it creates a distinctive looking muffin. These are great for bake sales, holiday gifts and look wonderful on any party buffet table. I, as other reviewers, use Baker's Joy (a cooking spray that includes flour -plain cooking sprays do not accomplish the same result.) I liberally spray and then turn the pan upside down and let it drain on paper towels while I am preparing the batter. Since light colored muffins show up more of the detail one of my favorite recipes for the pan is blueberry muffins. Just be sure you use small pieces of blueberry (dried blueberries work well) but even plain muffins with mini chocolate chips (they don't sink to the bottom like full size chips), finely chopped nuts (again, so they don't sink to the bottom) or poppy seeds are wonderful additions.

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I bought this pan to make mini rose-shaped pound cakes for a baby shower. It's a great buy! The cakes came out beautifully and this pan costs a fraction of what it sells for in the gourmet kitchen stores. Make sure you use "Baker's Joy" spray so that the cakes/muffins will not stick.

Review of B2B Food Strainer & Sauce Maker

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just used the "back to basics 220 strainer" and the results were wonderful

the machine is well built, and the instructions were made designed the way you could follow them easily. most products i buy, the instructions do not have empathy for the user who must assemble and use the product.

it worked great on the tomatoes. the seeds, peels and core came out the "discard end" and the pure "pulp juice" came out the front. i processed 200 tomatoes without a problem. bang for the buck, you can't beat the production this machine will give you the tomato season

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This model was recommended by a family member who has had theirs for years. It is a solid machine that will definitely last. Processing food is extremely quick--just as an example, a gallon of cooked apples can be turned into applesauce in less than five minutes.

One thing to consider is where you will store this machine. Because of the awkward size and shape, the only option is to clean it and put it back in its box, which probably takes up a cubic foot of space.

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We have used this product for both canning tomatoes and applesauce and are extremely pleased with how quickly we get results. No more peeling mess. My 8 yr. old grandson loves to turn the crank. We all love the finished products, as well.

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I've uploaded a short video to show how easy it is to assemble and use the B2B food strainer and sauce maker. The machine does an excellent job on applesauce, tomato sauce, salsa (I love to roast the tomatoes, garlic, onions, and hatch chilis for an incredibly delicious salsa). This is great for anyone interested in making simple delicious food, purees, pumpkin, canning, jelly, etc. I have a foley food mill but find this so much easier to crank and use.

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My first Back to Basics Food Strainer arrived damaged. The product box was sorely lacking in padding material and the metal handle had shattered the white plastic squirt guard. This was an issue with the product packaging and not Amazon's packaging. Amazon immediately sent a replacement and the replacement was in perfect shape (despite the lousy packaging material again).

The strainer works like a charm. My tomato harvest is at 140 pounds now and still going strong, so the strainer has been getting a lot of use. It definitely has been saving me tons of time.

My only concern is with the durability of the product. I don't like all of the plastic parts, particularly the thin and seemingly brittle clear plastic spout, which has to be SNAPPED onto the screen. Let me guess which will be the first part to go! Also, the shaft is not stainless steel and tends to get rust spots if not fastidiously dried.

When I searched for tomato strainers it seemed like they all had the same issues (cheap plastic parts) so this model is really no better or worse than the others. Just wish SOMEONE would build these things for durability.

IMUSA GAU-80300 Electric Arepa Maker Nonstick Surface, White Review

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While this product is well made, I did not feel the pre-set cooking time was sufficient to produce a properly cooked arepa. I had to cook the arepas for a second cycle which produced a tough exterior on the finished product.

Additionally, I feel that this arepa maker makes the arepas too thick and the wells for the dough should be shallower. Overall, I prefer the results I get when I make the arepas by hand where I can control the thickness of them.

I returned the Arepa Maker easily with Amazon's excellent return process. I wish I had been happier with this purchase.

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The arepas are toasty on the outside and soft on the inside, as they should be. However, when the lid is opened, the arepas squirt out some uncooked, hot Harina Pan. The lid has a bit of the "spring" to it when it is opened.

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I really like the Arepa maker. It give a great shape to the arepas, they are thinner than other that I tried before. I'm really glad to have this Arepa maker at home!

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I wanted this to be the one, the one that made perfectly grilled arepas.

But alas, it cooks them only partially, leaving a doughy center with just barely crisped shell.

Even when I bake it for double the time.

I wish I had returned it when I had the chance

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As another poster, I bought this to replace my older Oster "toasty arepa" maker. It wasn't broken, per se, but I was always a little worried about fires when I plugged it in. ;) This Imusa one is great! It makes the arepas much thinner than that Oster one which we like. Less "doughy." The light on the front that tells you when they're done is really convenient, too. I recommend it!

Cheap Reco White Baked Bean Pot

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The pot arrived right away and was put to use immediately. The beans baked up well and the pot was quite easy to clean afterwards. It is also just the right size.

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The size is very good, about one-half the "standard" large bean pot. The shape is usual and it's nice to have a white pot. The drawback is the "handles" and knob on the lid. They are MUCH too small to be useful when picking up the pot using pot holders or mitts. To take it out of the over you must get a good grip on the body of the pot NOT the handles. If you try the handles using mitts your hands will simply slip off. The same for the lid.

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Outstanding for the purpose, but need potholders to carry it (even by the small handles) once things are cooked.

Reviews of Moroccan Large Tagine Free Shipping By Treasures of Morocco

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This glazed tagine is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. The dish is deep enough to accommodate veggies and meat, and the conical lid can be lifted from the top without any mitten. The hole on the cone allows the steam to get out but still keeps the moisture inside. What I love about this tagine is that it retains the heat long after I removed it from the stovetop.

The tagine arrived very fast and very well packed, but it did not contain any care instruction. Not a problem. A quick Google showed me that I needed to season it first. I submerged the tagine overnight in the biggest bucket I could find. The next morning, I rubbed the entire tagine (inside and out) with the olive oil before putting it in the cold oven. I turned on the oven to 300 degree for 2 hours. I let it cool down in the oven, then wash and dry. Now it's ready for cooking! I use my tagine with a heat diffuser (costs only few dollars) in a medium to low heat setting. The food is ready in two hours, from my stovetop to the dinner table -very simple and delicious. Highly recommended!

PS this tagine is considered "extra large." The company also offers "Large" size tagine for $10 less. If you are considering buying tagine, this one is a much better deal because the dish is deeper so that liquid won't seep out. (The other dish is more shallow.) Cleanup is a breeze! Make sure it's completely dried before storing away.

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With a little prep work and research on the internet, we were able to make sure that our tagine was set to go. Be sure to follow some online instructions before you use it. It requires some soaking in water, covering in oil and heating (my girlfriend did most of the prep work). After three dishes made so far, it works like a charm and we've had no problems with it so far.

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I cannot begin to express how disappointing this tagine has been. I ordered this as a gift for my husband. He has traveled the world and is always excited by any opportunity to try new foods. When the box arrived, I was impressed with the care they took in shipping. When my husband opened the box we were both impressed with how lovely the tagine was. It was very handmade looking and rustic (we appreciated this a lot). There were no instructions provided, however my husband is a planner by nature and obsessively researches everything. We spent time researching dishes and spices and how to season and prep our tagine carefully. The vendors own instructions on Amazon clearly state that it is for cooking ON or IN the stove. It also says that no diffuser is needed when cooking with electric or glass stovetops. Our oven has a glass top but we even went the extra mile and contacted the maker of our stove to find out the actual temperatures that line up with the number indicators on our burners. We were told that 5 is around 295 degrees. We decided on a Moroccan Chicken dish and cooked it slowly for 1.5 hours on 3 and 4. We turned down the tagine to the lowest setting for approx. 15 minutes before serving. When my husband removed the lid we saw a huge deep crack that went completely through the base. It was only after washing it that we saw the extent of the crack. It ran from the center to the rim of the base and even went around the base halfway.

We emailed the vender for a return. Their response was to ask what temp we cooked on and if the crack was leaking. We supplied the information and they responded by telling us that it is recommended to only use the tagine in the oven as it is not in direct contact with heat. I was flabbergasted! Why would you recommend this and not inform potential buyers of this information on the items page? They also stated that UPS will not pick up the package unless the original packaging was included. Of course we threw away the (plain) brown shipping box and bubble wrap along with all the other present packaging the day after Christmas. They then stated that they do not accept returns for used items (cooking once with great care is used?). They have offered to replace the base. We feel that isn't good enough. I wanted a tagine that we could cook on our stove and oven with and have flexibility. There are certainly tagines out there that can do all of that. We wanted something authentic and a fun cooking experience and instead we have ending up with a huge headache. I would certainly not recommend this tagine to anyone in good conscience!

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A fine and beautiful pot. (Photo is accurate.) Very useful size. Arrived packed with exceeding care (large box & very thick layer of bubble wrap) and in perfect condition. Cooks a mean tagine!

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I love this Tagine. We followed the marinating instructions and used a big tupperware storage container to soak the tagine in. We did have to open the hole on the top a little more since the glaze covered it. Every dish we cooked in the tagine has been fabulous. Since a lot of liquid is produced during cooking, I always leave out the addition of liquid if it calls for it in the recipe. I love combining my ingredients with William Sonoma's tagine spice or jars of tagine sauce. Only negative is that even though this is extra large, you can only cook for about four adults with this Tagine.

Discount Lodge 2HHC2 Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Red Pepper, Set of 2

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These are perfect for all lodge skillets and I also use them on the older pieces of Calphalon that get hot handles. These are so much handier than having to pick up a pot holder repeatedly, you can just slip them on and leave them right through to clean up.

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This product works pretty well, fitting onto the handle well. The issues with it have been mentioned in other reviews: It's somewhat on the thin side, and can get hot if you leave it on the handle while cooking. Taking it off and back on everytime you manipulate your iron skillet can be annoying, especially if you forget and burn yourself however, the learning curve is rather short, especially after you burn yourself. And since the skillets are guaranteed to hold an even temperature throughout the whole skillet, you are assured of a nice, even burn to your entire palm.

I would pay a couple of bucks more for the Lodge Max Temp Handle Mitt it's thicker (so you feel less of the metal handle, giving you a psychological edge in being able to grip it firmly), stays cool longer, and although it's not in festive colors and pattern, it's utility-driven.

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The first thing you need to realize is that when cooking with cast iron, the entire piece gets HOT. It is an even heating surface, and yes, that even includes the handles. That's why Lodge made the Hot Handle Holder Set, and they really hit the nail on the head with this one. The holders fit perfectly on the handles of the pans that they make. They slide on easily and can remain there while you're cooking the item, if it is not near an open flame of course. They protect your hands from heat, even when holding the pan for extended periods of time like while you're cleaning it after cooking. It also makes the handle more comfortable, and provides a pretty good grip. The red peppers are my favorite, but I also have a set of the green salsa holders and they're nice too. Lodge is a company that is known for their quality, and this product is no exception.

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May shield heat a touch better than a kitchen glove. They are OK if you are going to use them on the cast iron handles for a few seconds at a time. Anything longer than that and they will get hot and so will your hands. So, unlike what a previous reviewer said, you cannot leave them on while the pot is on the stove, unless you are not cooking long enough for the handles to get hot (and in that case why even buy them), or if you want to get burned. The choice is yours. Hope this helps.

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These handle covers are very handy and work well. I bought them with a Lodge cast iron skillet. Glad I got them since I know it would just have been a matter of time before I had burned my hand since I usually use more modern skillets. I am sure I would have forgotten to pick up a pot holder or an oven mit at some point before grabbing the iron handle. I have a gas stove top so the other thing I like about these sturdy handle covers is I don't worry about cloth hanging down from the handle to catch fire.

Buy All Clad 421349 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe

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The usable dimensions of this pot are actually 3.5" deep by 8.25" across, much smaller than listed in the description or the "Product Dimensions" sections.

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This is basically the same pan as the 3-quart saucier, for less money and with more convenient handles. I love it. It's my basic stir fry/saute dish. The high sides keep food, especially greens, from flying all over the place. A perfect pan for someone like myself who doesn't tend to be cooking huge amounts of stuff. Good for baking as well.

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Another example of All Clad's outstanding quality. I have used this for different rice dishes so far with excellent results. If only doing white rice, 2 cups raw plus the water is about maximum capacity of this pan. No scorching experienced.

"Skillet dinners" or veggies --probably holds 4 servings. I plan to use this a lot cooking for less people now.

I like the side handles--just set the hot pan on a trivet or into a basket, and bring to the table.

They should have named this "small everything pan", in my opinion.

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I just love this item. Its almost too pretty to even use. Its nice and heavy and just looks wonderful. I just love it.