Sunday, October 20, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Mongolian Hot Pot / Stainless Shabu Shabu Pot w/Strainers #Ypot110



Mongolian Hot Pot
I have been using mine for years There are many recipes online that you can make. Its all about cooking at the table. I have given several as presents and am about to buy another now.My friends are very happy when they get a repeat invitation.

Lower quality than imagined
My wife is Asian and we spotted this online. We enjoyed many meals in restaurants over in Asia using these at the table. Unfortunately, in comparison, this item is truly low, low quality. Very thin metal... So thin we kinda worry it will melt or suffer some once heat is applied .

To be fair, we have yet to use this item, but simply from a 'feel' standpoint we feel this is definitely NOT worth the money. Better to go to a specialty shop to see and 'feel' the utility before you buy.



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Oster 69483.07 Merton 7-Piece Cookware Set, Red



deceptive
Read the reviews prior to purchasing and figured it can't be as bad as the one star reviews say:IT IS.After the first time use the big pot is burnt on the inside,the rest of the pots have uncleanable scorch marks.The set is marketed as stainless steel,seriously doubt that claim,at best it is a kind of coated aluminum.You will know the minute you feel the weight of the package that you just got burnt:WAY TOO LIGHT.The product has a one year guarantee for defects in workmanship,it's clear that the pots will not be useable long before then.Rather than going through the hassel of trying to return this trash I'll cut my losses and give future buyers a heads up to stay away from this set.Better to purchase locally,where you can actually touch the merchandise and make sure it is what it says it is.

A 'Decent' cookware set but terrible durability.
I ordered this cookware set as a gift for my mother and expected it to be a good choice for a good price. At first, they worked like a charm, decent heat distribution, looked great, pretty much perfect aside from feeling a little to flimsy and light. However, the paint has started to peel right off the large pot, in a VERY noticeable way, after only a full week of use under normal usage conditions; without exceeding any guidelines outlined in the usage guide section of the information pamphlet included in the original packaging. While this defect could theoretically be just a small fluke in manufacturing, I would not recommend this product to anyone nor will I be purchasing another.

Makes Me Wanna
This set makes me wanna cook... It's very durable and the look is very stylish. I made rotel dip and I thought the cheese was going to stick, due to my poor judgement of cooking on a gas stove. But instead it was an easy cleanup. Loving this set, will recommend to any and everyone!!

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Concept Houseware 12-Inch Heavy Professional Wok Lid, Aluminum



Nice mid weight lid
I am not using this for a wok, but as a cover when I am cooking on my commercial griddle.

Its a nice medium weight lid, that would work great with any application.

UPDATE: I ordered two more BOTH came without the knobs. Sent back for replacement and both came AGAIN without the knobs, so beware.

The lid without a knob
The lid came without a knob but a hole on top. Waited a long time and now I cannot use it for my cooking at all...

It's too big...
12-inch wok lid supposed to be slightly smaller than 12inches. This is a decent lid, but it's the exact same size as my 12-inch wok so doesn't sit right. It hits where the wok handle is and doesn't sit flush. Thin aluminum though as I was easily able to bend / cut it to fit right.

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CFO%2D3SS%2D Electric Fondue Maker



WAAAY too big for two people. Attractive but has design issues...
We were borrowing my in-laws 40 year old fondue pot before we received this. I definitely prefer that one (Waring) to this one.

Good
1) Heats very quickly.
2) Very large capacity which is good if you have 4+ adults
3) Looks nice

Bad
1) Rubber feet are VERY fragile. One came off and the exposed screw scratched the table
2) Heats unevenly
3) Too big if it's just the two of you. Also with such a large capacity it takes 2 packages of cheese to get enough fondue to dip - but that's far more than 2 people would normally eat.
4) This thing is designed to boil several pints of oil for oil Fondue so it's way too powerful for cheese. As a result it cycles on and off, intermittently overheating and then cooling off.
5) Cord is way too short. It says you're NOT supposed to use an extension, but who has an outlet within 16" inches of their dinner table?

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I love this fondue pot so much, I'm here to purchase a second one!
I recieved this for a Mothers Day gift and we used it side by side with my Mom's old Sterno pot. Well, I can hands down say that I will never own a sterno pot, electric is definitely the way to go and this is an excellent model. We had two groups of three, one using this pot and the other using the sterno pot. The sterno group was afraid they were going to starve ;)

This is really my first foray into fonduing and I am sure there are many really good cookbooks out there. But I treated myself to the Melting Pot's cookbook Dip Into Something Different: A Collection of Recipes from Our Fondue Pot to Yours and it has several alternatives to the oil fondue that are delightful and make this an appliance we use at least once a week.

Pros:
1. Heats quickly and evenly. Thicker fondues (such as chocolate and cheese) need to be stirred as they heat. The directions indicate which settings to...

Fondue pot
The item was exactly what I expected and less expensive than what the bride registered for. Perfect quality and absolutely wonderful gift!

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Norpro 972 Nonstick Individual Egg Poacher, 2.75-Inch, Black



Single egg cooker
Simply a bad product! Does not work in a small pan! You get what you pay for that's for sure!





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Friday, October 18, 2013

Cooking & Serving Berber Tangia



Great cooking pot
I love this tagine, I've used it in the oven and bought a clay brazier to use it outside. Didn't try it on the stove with a diffuser, don't want it to break. It's a perfect size for 2-4 people, cleans easily inside, and cooks food really tender. Highly recommended!

Dissatisfied
This item was received the next day. I can't fault the merchant on shipping. It was as prompt as one could expect. Thought it helped that the distance between my home and the seller's location is less than 100 miles.

The above acknowledged, the product is inferior. I seasoned it as directed and cared for it in the recommended manner. Nowhere in the accompanying information was there made mention that the item should not be refrigerated to store what had been cooked in it. I used it 3 times and did refrigerate after taking care to bring the food it to room temperature. It sat on the counter for at least 3 hours.)

Upon finishing the dish the next day, I washed it as usual and didn't immediately notice anything unusual. Upon taking it out to use it several days later, I noticed there were several hairline cracks on the unglazed underside of the tangia. (The lid is glazed on both sides, however the outside of the bottom is not. Upon further examination, it...

Cooking the traditional way!
I love cooking with earthenware; it makes a huge difference for slow cooking. It also makes cooking in general so much more fun to have such beautiful, handcrafted, tradtional cooking vessels.

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Paderno World Cuisine 12-Inch Non-stick Chinese Wok - PTFE & PFOA-FREE



Disappointment
This was a great pan the first few times I used it for sautéed vegies. Then I used it to sauté and sear hamburg style meat, I used a wooden spoon to to stir and the finish started to come off the wok. Now the finish is ruined after a single use.

Not so great
Sometimes you luck out and get more than what you paid for, but not in this "wok" - it sticks.. I still use it, but I expected more from "non-stick".



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Old Mountain Cast Iron Preseasoned 3pc Skillet Set



Cheaply made
My wife recieved the 3 pan set from UPS the other day and when opened, it was found that the handle for the 10.5 inch pan was broke off. I cant believe that cast iron broke like that. It takes a pretty good impact to do that to cast iron. The packaging it came in was undamaged so it was shipped from the seller in that condition. I am a fan of cast iron, but i would not buy from this seller again because either the product is cheap or the dealers dont care for the product.

Cheap!!
We received an Old Mountain grill and I heard a loud sound and found it cracked the cast iron while cooking. I thought cast iron would not do this. I will not recommend Old Mountain to anyone.

Not too happy
I had one of this products, the small one which I use daily for making eggs. After in about 8 months, the bottom of the pan start to get a bit sticky and some metal flakes come out when I clean it. Looks like the 'layers' is not that good. I own 2 cast iron Lodge, I don't have any problems. It seems to me the 'embossed design' may have an effect to the practicality too. I hope the Chinese company does not just apply something cheap - it is going to be a waste (don't you think we need to 'safe our planet' anyway ?).

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Ceramic Marble Coated Cast Aluminium 2.5 qt. Stockpot Non Stick Cookware (20 cm diameter)



True non-stick-2-a-tive-ness
It has all the working of an award winning product. Cleans up in a jif and it's construction is of great quality. Excellent product.





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Corning Vision Visions 7.25" Amber Skillet



Amber skillet
I'm becoming more and more of a fan of this site. I have really enjoyed the corning vision ware skillet skillet that replaced the one that I broke.





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Bunzlauer Polish Pottery 2-Quart Rectangular Baker, DU60 Design



Arrived Broken
Very disappointed with amazon. The item's very beautiful but I received it in pieces.. I wish they could have packaged the item properly and not in a big box with a lot of space and not enough protective layer. I ordered this with a number of Bunzlauer Polish pottery all of which are broken when it arrived :-(

perfect potluck dish
I made my signature hot dip recipe for a potluck and everyone commented on the beautiful dish. What a showstopper!

Instantly addicted to Bunzlauer...
This just arrived and far exceeded my expectations. Without mentioning names, lately I've been gravely disappointed with the ceramic/stoneware that I've seen in places where higher quality would be the norm. Amazon comes through again (not surprisingly) with this heirloom piece that I will be able to use forever--unless I purposely break it. For the record, it was only packed in bubble wrap and rolled around the large Amazon box as I accepted it from the carrier--this worried me. Alas, whomever packed this must know how sturdy it is. I'm usually one to buy Le Creuset (whose quality has only dropped marginally since its inception) and bought the Polish "rectangular baker" on impulse. Though there are no reviews, the item was listed as low inventory--which I consider to be a silently positive review of an item...

Needless to say: presently I will be looking for more Bunzlauer. For anyone with even a vague sense of aesthetic will find themselves feeling exulted by the...

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Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid



The best I've ever used
I have a very complete set of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware and it is fabulous. The quality and finish are superb. The handles are very securely attached with more rivets than the much more expensive All Clad cookware. The lids fit perfectly and the see-through tempered glass allows you to look inside to see if your water is coming to a boil without having to frequently lift the lid which allows heat to escape.

This 4 1/2 quart pot is just that: 4 1/2 quart capacity. Some lines of multi-clad cookware claim the pot or pan is a certain capacity, but it falls far short. Not Calphalon! If they say it's a 4 1/2 quart pot, you can count on it!

This pot has a loop-type "helper handle" opposite its main handle--a must when you get into a pot of this size. This makes it much easier and safer to move from the stove or to pour off hot liquids. Please note, this loop-style helper handle and the handles on the pot lids will get hot during stovetop cooking, so you'll...

Pantastic!
These pans are the best. I've collected just about all of them over the years and have one in every size and style available. I also have the Calphalon Commercial, Calphalon One and All-Clad pans - these Tri-Ply Stainless pans get the most use and are my all-time favorites.

Beautiful and Useful
It is the best pan i have ever used and is comparable to my All Clad in performace and looks. I bought the whole set and am very very happy with it. I cook a lot for my family and i think since i have started using try ply pots and pans, my cooking has improved furthermore even cooking and better browning.The handle does stay cool throughout cooking and cleaning is easy. I love it!

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Browne Foodservice 1226SP Stainless Steel Fruit/Vegetable Scoop with Plastic Handle, 7-Inch



Great tool
This handy kitchen tool is a great buy for very reasonable price. It exceeded my expectations and is a great addition to my kitchen tool collection.





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Creative Home 77028 Avalon Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, 3-Quart, Opaque Black



What I Expected
I read reviews of dozens of tea kettles. All of them had many negative reviews. This kettle hadn't been reviewed yet, but it was far and away much more attractive than any of the others. I decided since most of the kettle are bad for one or more reasons, I might as well get one that at least looks good. The whistle doesn't work and you have to dry it after every use, but it heats water and it looks good.

There are a few cons
This kettle heats quickly on my gas stove, has good capacity and good looks. However, I was disappointed that I still need to use a potholder to pour. Part of the reason is the design...you really need to tip the kettle sharply to empty it and your hand is over the steam when you do so. Not recommended for the elderly. Operating the release lever with a mitt is a bit awkward.



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Browne Foodservice 564004W Ceramic Oval Baking Dish, White, 9-Ounce



Perfect little bakeware
These little bake dishes were purchased for the specific purpose of individual Chicken Pot Pies. They are perfect, with the perfect serving. We are very pleased with this purchase.





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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Omelet Pan



Decent at the price, but lightweight
I've used Calphalon's non-stick cookware since they first introduced it with the Professional and Commercial lines (since discontinued), so I was very interested to see how their new products worked out for me. This one, Calphalon Contemporary, falls in the middle of their current non-stick lineup.

Three things struck me as different right away. One was the inclusion of a tempered glass lid, a nice touch, and not usual on an omelet pan. The second was that the pan was a lot lighter than previous models. This is mostly bad, since with the highly heat-conductive metal they use, hot spots develop and things cook too rapidly. Conversely, as is the case with all thinner pans, the heated pan cools down too much when cold ingredients are added. Finally, the pan is notably deeper than most omelet pans, more similar to a chef's pan, which I found enjoyable since I don't have to be as careful to not slop my ingredients onto the stove-top.

For the promotional price...

Great Pan with Lid, Great Price.
Great Pan, Great Price.

I can't find anything wrong with this pan, or the 10inch Contemporary Omelet pan I have.

My other Cookware is Calphalon Commercial (two simply)

This Pan is deeper then most 12inch omelet pan's , which I find this makes this more useful then just for Omelets.

I have fried Potatoes in this.

I have sauted Chicken breasts, Hamburger meat, It can be used for pancakes, although I use the Calphalon double Griddle.

Great for the Large Omelets with Veggies, or just sauteing anything...

For me this has become a all around pan, and I do have every size Calphalon makes, I think!

Don't forget this can also go into the Oven, and cooks very even.

I have used this pan for everything for a couple of months, and I do NOT find that it has warped, or peeled , nothing wrong with this Pan, it still looks like new.

Also I have NEVER had any problems with my...

Best Pan Ever!!!
Wow, what a great pan...I know a lot of people think that this is a bad pan just because you can't shove it in the dishwasher, but I love cooking with it so much I actually look forward to hand washing it. The instructions to keep it in good shape are very common sense (don't put directly into fridge from hot stove, etc) and if people have had problems with this pan, it's probably because they aren't following the directions. It cooks very evenly and doesn't burn anything and the seal with the lid is so tight that you could easily steam vegetables. Just an awesome pan, can't wait to get the rest of the set that I'm registered for!!!

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Cajun Cookware Skillets 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet



great for the price and small spaces
I purchased this skillet for a gift to some British friends that the world in their sailboat. They had garbage for a skillet. I mailed the skillet to myself and shipped to them in England. They cooked often on it at home, but i have yet to hear how it fares on the sailboat. I'm sure it's wonderful, and they love it. The skillet was as true cast iron as I know it to be because it was very heavy. You simply shouldn't cook on anything else. The cast iron gets carbon buildup, which is all of the flavor. A "clean sparkly" skillet is one that won't flavor well and nothing conducts heat like cast iron. Additionally, you should never cook in high heat with anything but peanut oil. Other oils will burn and are potentially flamable at high temperatures. Use peanut oil to properly season your skillet and produce its true carbon coating by smoking it on high. You can probably find better detailed instruction on the net about how to do it, but it is simple enough and then just rinse and...

Speed bump!
I love cooking with cast iron. Apparently, this product was a "second"-- I was not aware of this when I purchased it. There is an iron "glob" in the middle of the cooking surface that makes it hard to flip food successfully. If it weren't for that, I would love this item.



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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Chicago Metallic Taco/bread Pan



Great pans, great deal!
Great product... makes excellent taco bowls. Adds a delicious and healthy choice to your menu. Bake the soft tortilla in the pan, fill with your favorite meat, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, salad dressing or salsa and enjoy!

Makes Great Taco Salad Bowls! !
The Chicago metallic taco/bread pan works great! We use it several times a week for making edible salad bowls. We like using the large burrito size tortillas which we have found in different flavors like wheat, roasted tomato and multi-grain.

Great item to cook with!
Very easy to use, oil it, 350 @ 10 minutes. This is great for taco salad shells and I also use it for queso dip as well. Plus this at the time $16.38 for two. I seen the as seen on TV ad for this, searched Amazon found it over two dollars cheaper here, plus free shipping (Amazon Prime). On TV it was listed at $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling. Makes a crispy taco bowl for salads and queso in my case!

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Cameron Cookware CR Chile Roasta Stainless-Steel 16-Hole Chile Rack



Specialized Cooking/Grilling Product with Delicious Results
I saw a similar product in a gourmet kitchen supply catalog but had trouble justifying the $50 price tag. This version is less than half the cost and accomplishes the same task.

Looking for some new food to grill? Use this chile holder on the grill and stuff the peppers with anything and everything -- cheddar cheese with crumbled cooked bacon, cream cheese with cooked chorizo bits, jack cheese with garlic and teaspoon of salsa -- fill the chile with egg, onion and cheese. Endless possibilities. The chile holder also works well in the oven.

A unique gift for a chile lover or grill master. Anyone with the slightest interest in the product won't be disappointed in the purchase.





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BIA Cordon Bleu Wavy 86-Ounce Oval Baker, Marigold



Beautiful dish!
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it's just the right size, has handles, and is a good weight.

I love the olive green color!

Not Happy
Very attractive but the handle broke the first time i took it out of the oven! I was very greatful that i had a mess instead of a 3rd degree burn when the contents went all over!!!

Love it!
I bought this for my mother-in-law and she literally uses it all the time. It's very pretty and great for so many uses. It's very large too!

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Calphalon Professional Nonstick II 8-Inch Omelette Pan



Another great Calphalon pan
This pan is perfect for me. I have a 12 inch skillet from Calphalon, and its a wonderful pan as well, but it's a hassle to break that thing out every time I want eggs for breakfast or want to saute a few veggies for dinner. I have been looking for a smaller pan like this for a while, and the one thing I saw with a lot of other 8-inch omelet pans was that they were very light. This pan is thick and heavy enough to retain heat when food is put in, but not too heavy to be cumbersome. The nonstick surface is great as well - food releases with ease, and cleanup is a snap. Don't get fooled by other brands that are just a piece of sheet metal with teflon on them - you'll be looking for a new one in 2 months. This pan is a great buy at this price, and in my opinion Calphalon cookware is head and shoulders above it's competition.

Nice pan, non stick, very small
If you are looking for a small non-stick pan for eggs for one big or two small eaters, this is a nice pan. If you have a family this pan is most likely far too small to suit your needs

The surface is truly non-stick. This pan is great for making omelets, or frittatas, which is all it is used for in my home due to its diminutive size. The pan will hold up fine in the oven, which is where I finish my frittatas.

If you own one of the Calphalon sets, there will be probably be a lid in your home that fits this pan (which I have found useful). This little skillet is the perfect size for making one burger which is where the lid comes in handy.

In order to maintain the non-stick surface I place circles of felt between my pans to keep them from scraping together. This seems to work fine in my kitchen for those pans that are stored inside each other.

Overall, I give this pan 5 stars because it is exactly what it is advertised to be, a non-stick 8...

Great small skillet
I'm a fan of Caphalon and when I decided to replace my 7" skillet with an 8" one I immediately looked to the Professional series of Calphalon with a non-stick interior. I have not been disappointed. This is a nice size for two people whether it be an omelette or using it for prep work for another dish. It has a heavy gauge body and conducts the heat well. The non-stick surface is great for easy clean-up. The sides are high enough so stirring food is not an issue. I was slightly concerned about the configuration of the handle--my other ones are solid and this one is turned metal and open on the bottom. The edges near where it is attached to the pan seemed like they might be sharp but now that I've used the pan for a month or more this is not a problem.The handle does not get hot. I would highly recommend this omelette pan if you are looking for the 8" size.

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6 QT COMMERCIAL STAINLESS STEEL SAUCE PAN - NSF



Sauce pan
I purchased this size pot to be used for cooking pasta. The one that I had been using was a little too small for the amount that I usually cook.





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BC Classics Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, 2-Quart



Works, but poor design.
Be advised, you will pour almost as much water on the counter that you do in your cup. The pour spout design is simply awful. The whistle piece fell out the first day, and I had to repair it... All in all not worth the frustration..





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Bella Flame 12" Pink Ceramic Coated Nonstick Fry Pan w/ Glass Lid by Amorè, Floral Pattern Texture, Beautiful & Elegant Design, Nano Ceramic Coating (100% PTFE & PFOA Free)



Thank you for your service. Please help me with a problem!
The transaction was perfect. However, my wife thought the pan was oven proof. She put in under the broiler to melt cheese topping on a dish. The handle was damaged. Can I get another. I will be glad to pay.

Thank you,
Pete Bryant

Bottom of pan pealing
Have had this pan for about 5 months. Bottom is pealing and food is sticking. Care was done per instructions. Will not purchase again!



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Cuisinox Electra Induction 11 Inch Non-stick Frypan



This pan does not work well
I bought two of these pans (11" and 8") for my daughter to use with her new induction cooktop as she wanted a non-stick frypan in addition to the other new induction pans she purchased. These pans take forever to heat up and even then, don't heat well. She was cooking something in this pan on the burner next to another induction fry-pan (different brand, not non-stick), and this one was just starting to get warm, when the items were already finished cooking in the other pan!!! This does not work and I certainly don't recommend it!! I hope I can return them, although we're beyond the timeframe because it was a gift.

Good pan, but not for induction
This is a well-made pan, but the claim that it's useable for induction cooking is a stretch. The induction plate on the bottom is very thin and it transfers heat poorly. Yes it "works" for frying a couple of eggs, but if you need lots of heat, forget it.

Cooking
Great product! Even better than the one I had as a cowboy in Montana. I do not cook beans in the new one though.

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Crestware Egg Poacher Egg Cup Only



fit right into my old poacher
great like them very much, they fit right in to my old egg poacher. they are easy to handle and they are light

great
finally found them and they fitted exactly,non stick and easy to clean,chefs were very pleased as we have been searching



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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

ArtisanStreet's Whistling Sunflower Tea Kettle. Hand Painted. Made to Order



Sunflower Tea Kettle
Love the tea kettle. It works well and the whistle alerts me when I am in the other room. Also goes well with the Sunflower theme in my kitchen.





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Starfrit Simplicity Aluminum 10 Inch Silver Fry Pan with black handle



Starfrit Simplicity Aluminum skillets
In the past I purchased these at Wal-Mart. A great skillet. They no longer carry them, having gone to "Paula Deen" (tm) cookware. I would buy this skillet again and again.

Not ceramic coated.
Thought that Starfrit only made ceramic coated pans. Obviously not. This is a polymer coated pan. Probably a decent pan if you're into polymer non-stick.



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Bamboo Steamer Two Tiers 6in #W15-6



Works well
I really like this little steamer, it fits perfectly onto a small pot. The only problem I had was the handle on the top of the lid arrived broken. Because of this I would likely have chosen a different vendor.

A little small
In great condition and exactly as promised, I just pictured them bigger than they actually were. If you plan on using them for more than a couple, say for a family, go bigger.



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Berndes Coquere Induction 2-1/2-Quart Saucepan



Doesn't work
Will not work on my Burton 6000. May be due to a small non-magnetic circle in bottom.

Great Product
I bought this and it works on my Kenmore Elite induction single burner or it works on electric stovetop. It is nicely made and a great buy if you want one of these Berndes sauce pans at a cheap price. I am glad I bought it. The product is good. I rate it for a nicely made pan and not by what it would work on and would not but everyone needs to know I suppose what product you can use it on. It was shipped fast and safely wrapped.

Berndes Coquere Induction 2 1/2 qt saucepan.
Have used other Berndes products on our old gas stove. Just purchased a Kitchenaid
Induction cooktop. It will NOT work on the Kitchenaid. Gave it to a friend who has a
Thermador Induction cooktop. It DOES work on it and she LOVES it. Loved Berndes
products in the past.

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The Wok Shop's Own 14" Carbon Steel Hand Hammered Pow Wok w/Wood Handle



A decent wok
Yeah the handle is loose as many people say of this wok. Its not coming off. It doesnt bother me. Its a good wok. If you really are into wok cooking with round wok's like this I will suggest you use an oven that is capable of some serious BTU's. After using a propane wok burner outside, going back to cooking inside just feels useless. Not to mention that you need good ventilation. Not to say it isnt still fun but just using a wok ring for a wok like this on an every day stove is limited. You dont get the large flames licking the entire bottom surface evenly heating the wok to high temps. You can use a lower setting which is less heat but on the plus side it does keep a nice hot spot at the bottom. If you put the burner on high its hotter but you have a cool spot on the bottom as the flames from the burner flank the sides. Its a compromise on standard stoves but the wok is very nice.





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3 1/4" Stainless Steel Egg Ring Set of Two with Handle



You pay for what you get
I thought these egg rings would be heavier or better made than the look of them online. The first time I used the egg rings one of the plastic handles melted into my eggs, but I soon found that I didn't need the little handle, I removed the remaining handle on the other egg ring, and have not had any more problems using them.





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Round 5 qt. Cocotte in Cherry



It's great
great cooking pot. easy to cook, stew, or make soup. handy. This is a very great classic pot that will make your meal so much more delicious

This pot is the Bomb! Cherry color is AMAZING!!!
I bought a 9 Quart, round Staub, in Basil and the green color is very pretty.
The 9 quart is VERY heavy, if you are not super strong, think about
lifting that pot out of a low oven, filled with food!

I wanted a smaller pot and looked at Staub pots,trying to decide~ for 2 months!

I narrowed it down to this beautiful Staub pot in color "Cherry"! It
arrived and my husband and I lifted it out of the packaging
and both stopped breathing, it was so gorgeous!!! The finish is
two shades of red. It is like my little red corvette in the kitchen!!

The first dish that I made in it was Chicken tikka masala
from Cooks Illustrated. It was amazing! Both the pot and the recipe!
If you plan on making the dish, order a wonderful gramm masala from a
good spice place!

I can't wait to create more wonderful meals for my husband
and myself in this gorgeous pot!! We are thrilled with the look and performance...



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Rogar Ultimate Wall Mounted Pot Rack Vertical/Horizontal in Black



Good flat mounted pot hanger
I would have given this 5 stars except for the fact that the mounting holes are 35 1/2" apart making it impossible to attach to studs on all 4 corners if you mount it horizontally. It's a great pot rack otherwise and cleverly allows most pot lids to slide in. I would recommend (if you can) attaching a wooden board to the available studs and then mounting the rack to the board. Sadly, I didn't think of that till I got it on the wall, but I lucked out by hitting a cross-stud on the top edge so 3 corners are connected to studs and one to a Molly.





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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Thunder Group IRJWC002 Japanese Wok, 16-Inch



Not a Japanese wok, it's a Taiwanese wok of very poor quality
Bought this because I thought it was a cast iron Japanese wok. It in fact was made in Taiwan. I seasoned it and a rough uneven coating began peeling all over the wok. This coating may not be healthy to have in food cooked in it. That is precisely why I wanted a JAPANESE wok, not a TAIWANESE wok. I was able to find a Japanese company that makes cast iron woks, and seasoned it in the same mannner. It seasoned beautifully, evenly, with no peeling. Tiger Chef definitely mislead me into thinking I was getting a Japanese wok because they are selling it as "Japanese Wok" and providing no information on where it was made, so consumers think it is made in Japan, when in fact it is not. Very disappointed in the wok, and very disappointed in the company for misleading me. I am looking for the receipt to return it. Probably cost a lot to return such a large, bulky item.

Awesome
They sent me the wrong order at first but immediatley sent me the Wok and I did not have to pay to return the other item.
I would buy one for my friends.



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10 inch Stainless Steamer Set



Very Good 2 Tier Steamer.
This steamer comes with two steamer inserts and is so huge that I could cook an entire meal for 4 people in it. It is really well made and the handles are a good size for lifting it. It comes with a glass lid and I haven't had the heat problem that another reviewer experienced and have been able to lift the lid without a oven glove. Now used it 6 or 7 times since it arrived about a week ago and love it. My only grumble is that I have to wash it by hand as it fills my dishwasher on its own, but thats a small price to pay!

Steamer
My unit came with a little bit of red on the handles. It's adorable and works great and quickly. The only downfall is that the knob on the glass lid became hot enough to have to use a pot holder to remove it. The tray handles did not get too hot. It's well made and sturdy.

good steamer
I purchased the steamer 2 years ago and it still works well, which I was sure it would. I prefer this product over the electronic steamers due to most of the electronic ones are made of plastic and affect the taste of the food, not to mention the toxins. I took one star off due to the price.

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T-fal A8212464 Initiatives Nonstick Inside and Out Dishwasher Safe 3-Quart Sauce Pan with Glass Lid Cover Cookware, Gray



Mediocre craftmanship
The lid is extremely well designed- love it. The size of the pot is nice, and the non stick surface works well, but I have had it for a little more than a month and the handle has already become wobbly. It is tightenable with a screwdriver, but it happened way too quickly, and seems to need regular tightening. Not very impressed!





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Wooden Pizza Peel With 14 X 16 Blade - 42 Over-all Length



It picks up pizzas easy
Great for brick oven pizza. Every time I use this peel it works great in my brick oven. Make sure you keep it out of the flame and coals





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Scanpan Classic 4-1/4-Quart Covered Saute Pan



Expensive but excellent
This is one great pan! It is non-stick but uses a Titanium ceramic finish instead of Teflon which makes it far more durable. I got this pan because of health concerns with Teflon pans but this pan is so good that it is worth it even if you aren't worried about Teflon. Over time I plan on replacing all my Teflon non-stick pans with Scanpans. Because of its weight this pan takes longer to warm up up than my other pans; this is a little frustrating when I just want to quickly fry an egg for my daughter. Another thing is even though the literature says the pan is dishwasher safe I noticed that every time I wash it in the dishwasher I have problems with food sticking so now I always wash it by hand.





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Thunder Group SLPMR024 Potato Masher, 24" L, Round Face, S/S Construction



Not what I expected
This is a commercial potato masher, I could mash potato in a bathtub. Handle is 24" masher is anoter 10"





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12 inch Carbon Steel Wok w/ Helper Handle (round bottom) USA made



bad experientce with the Wok shop
I bought a 12 inch wok. The description said it's 4 inch in depth. But I received the wok only 3 inch in depth. I called the shop asked the question. The person answered my phone is very rude. I will never do business with this shop again.





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Tomato King Scooper, 2/PK



works great
This is a great product and since it is made of stainless steel it will never wear out and you get two for this price.





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Pyrex 4-Piece Oblong Portables Set, Turquoise



Microcore pack
The Pyrex dish is great, but you have to be careful not to over heat the Microcore pack. I've recently found that repalcement packs can be purchased from Vesture Corporation
120 E. Pritchard Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
800-462-4201

faulty inserts
This product is a great idea and would be wonderful. However, I have to versions and both of the thermal inserts that you heat in the microwave have exploded. Also, I have been unable to find replacements.

pyrex
great to take to gatherings and a name you can trust

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Silit Fresh 7-Quart High Casserole with Lid, Lemon Green



Works well with my induction range
I've only used it once so far to cook spaghetti in it. It came to a boil very quickly, didn't scratch my cooktop, and cleaned up easily. It's a little heavier than I expected. It seems to be very good quality. All surfaces are nice and shiny. I will learn more about it as I continue to use it.





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Professional Series 6 Quart Saute Pan



Wrong picture
This is not as pictured. What is pictured is their 3 quart saute' pan. Overall I like Viking products. Get the picture right please.

Solid, big, and beautiful...
We use this big saute pan frequently and it is a winner. Cooks evenly and has a great feel.

great
Great for all around cooking... easy cleaning ..but a bit heavy to lift. overall excellent choice for someone who cooks a lot and needs large amount to cook fast ..works great on induction stove too!

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Winco CBXH-1824 Cutting Board, 18" X 24" X 1" Thick, White



Just what I needed.
I have a camper with a double sink. I took this cutting board and routed it around the edges and cut it in half to make sink covers. This increased my counter top size and also gave us a prep/cutting surface we did not have before. It's working Great.





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Sephra Premium Fondue Dark Chocolate - 10lbs.



First Time Use
I was looking for dark chocolate for my fountain; after reading several reviews about several different chocolates I followed the lead of other comments. I also ordered 10 lbs. so I would have it on hand for future use - good call! It will get me through the holidays as well as the reception it was originally purchased for.





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Range Kleen Lasagna Pan



Broiler and oven pan
Superb non stick pan with large and deep capacity.
Ideal for Lasagna and many other baked family size dishes.
Easy clean surface (even when you leave it in a bit long!)
No need to use foil so no aluminum residue in your food.
Great size for inserting mesh grill for broiling and
keeping the food out of the drippings.
Happy Cooking!!!

Do NOT buy this product
My Complaints

1. I did not receive the pan I originally ordered. (It looks different from the picture in the purchase page, same brand though.)

2. The pan was dented when it arrived. I accepted this fact to avoid the long and predictible process of exchanging via snail mail.

3. The pan itself started to RUST on the main surface after only a few uses... Wow... Poor Poor Poor Product.

Why would I buy such a brand at such a price knowing this could likely happen? Who knows, I could have easily purchased bakers secret for a few dollars more. At least I have experience with their pans.

Avoid if you can.



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Provident Pantry® MyChoiceTM Shortening Powder 10oz.



MyChoice shortening powder
This would be MyChoice for Shortening Powder in ANY oz can. I use it for everything from cookies and cakes to making ALL our survivalist dinners for when the bombs finally drop and we have to live in our bomb shelter for six or more months.





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