Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Nordic Ware 10 Inch Stockpot Cover



Just fine
This is for the guy who thought the lid was flimsy -- "a grade above tinfoil."

First: The lid is perfectly fine for its purpose -- as a cover to a stock pot. If he wants a dutch oven, then he needs a heavier lid.

Second: This is the standard type of lid, by appearance and construction, found regularly in various sizes in commercial and institutional kitchens -- except this one is a little heavier and better made than many seen in such establishments.

Works as intended
I was looking for a cheap low cost cover that gets used only occasionally on my fry pan. My 20+ year old Aluminum one was bent up. This is a steel unit, it is not beautiful, but does the job.

Flimsy, one grade above heavy duty tinfoil, considering return
Its fits but it is just a step ab ove tin foil. Very flimsy, feels like it will bend if I breathe on it too hard. It might be going back.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Mirro 92115 15-PSI Pressure Cooker and Canner Control for Model 92112 / 92116 / 92122 / 92122A



T-Fal/Wearever 92115 Pressure Control Weight
Bought the pressure cooker from Walmart and it was missing the T-Fal/Wearever 92115 Pressure Control Weight. So, of course I came to Amazon.com and found it right away. Now my great little pressure cooker is complete. Thanks Amazon.com.

lost the orginal
lost the original weight so had trouble finding one till a friend put me on to on line shopping thank you



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Tortilla Warmer, 8 1/2'' Diameter x 2 5/8'' Height



Does not keep contents warm
This warmer is a disappointment. It doesn't keep tortillas or anything else for that matter even modestly warm. It's made of sort sort of plastic-like material -- simply doesn't retain warmth.

fantastic
It keeps tortillas (or pancakes, waffles, etc) warm while we eat. it feels sturdy and can hold many (20+) tortillas.

Great Warmer
It is hard plastic and works great for my small family. I put a paper towel inside & add hot tortillas, ready to eat. I don't look to see how long they stay warm. When your hungry, your not going to let them get cold ! Recommend to others.

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WMF CeraDur Profi Non-Stick Skillet, 11-Inch



Horrible - sticks more than any other pan (including stainless)
Since there were no reviews here, I felt the need to write one. I have a lot of WMF products, so I trust the brand, but the pan is terrible. At first it worked great, but after 4 months of use it sticks like crazy - worse than any other pan I have. There are a lot of "green" and safe non-stick technologies, but this is not a good one, I suggest looking for other pans/technologies instead.

Excellent stainless steel non-stick skillet without PTFE
I was surprised to read the negative reviews about this skillet made by WMF. The German equivalent of Consumer Reports (Stiftung Warentest) tested a number of skillets without PTFE (contained in Teflon) and this one by WMF was the test winner and received the rating "good" for all criteria (below a link to the test summary of 1/2011):
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So far we have been very happy with this skillet (the 11" stainless-steel version). We have followed the recommendations (some vegetable oil should be wiped onto the non-stick surface after the first wash and before the first use and then after each cleaning of the pan). Good anti-stick properties, easy to clean, solidly built. A major advantage of this PTFE free ceramic coating is that it can tolerate higher temperatures. We also got the glass lid for it.



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Joyce Chen J31-0067 14-Inch Aluminum Wok Lid with stay cool Phenolic knob



pure junk!
Whoever said this lid is sturdy is wrong! Mine arrived dented at the rim and when I tried to straighten it, my fingertip made a dent in the metal! It's not much heavier than tin foil. I chose this one because it had a heatproof handle but that is its only good feature. This thing would fly away in the wind if you used it outdoors. Don't waste your money. Shame on you Joyce Chen!

cheaply made
cheaply made. not what I was expecting considering the quality of the wok. They need to offer another lid choice of similar quality to the wok itself

Inferior, cheap metal, Does NOT match quality of the wok
The lid which was suggested to go with the Joyce Chen wok does NOT match the quality of the wok. It is made of a cheap, lightweight metal which is not the same as the wok. Also, it is about an inch too small in diameter to properly fit the 14-inch wok! I accidentally dropped the lid and it fell from my hand to the counter top, I was surprised to see that the metal it was made of dented so easily with a simple knock. I would NOT recommend this lid, but I could not find another option to go with the Joyce Chen wok. Bad pairing on part of the manufacturer.

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Farberware Insulated Bakeware 15.5" x 10.5" Jelly Roll



Faberware Insulated Bakeware
I needed a larger than usual bake pan that can keep up with my active kitchen. This pan can multi-task. I baked large cakes, rice crispy treats, pasta and casseroles -- it is a work horse of a pan. In fact, I ordered another one a few days later!

bake pan
couldn't find this large size pan at Wallmart, KMart, etc. Works and looks great, appears it will last a long time.

Great pan
Awesome pan, larger than what I thought. Only one minor problem, has a dent in it. I need it for christmas gift and couldn't be bothered sending it back because it was dented. Great product and fast delivery!!

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Vollrath 61250 Stainless Steel 4.75 Qt. Baking / Roasting Pan



Warped first time I used it...
...and in not a particularly hot (350) oven. Considering the description touted the gauge of the steel, I was hoping for better.

Just the right size
I purchased 6 roasting pans because I needed something very sturdy, easy to clean, but primarily of the right size to fit my oven. This product met all of these requirements, plus was cheaper than what I could have bought at my local store. I have been using them for about a month now and would recommend them to others with the same need.



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Hot Dog EZ Bun Steamer



Works perfect
Never had any problems. Steams buns perfectly soft and moist. Not soggy. Very simple to use. I prefer to steam the hotdogs as well, but boiling hotdogs that have a casing works almost as well.

HOT DOG MESS!!!
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT THE GREATEST THING I HAVE EVER USED FOR STEAMING HOT DOGS AND BUNS, IT FITS POORLY IN THE PAN, AND THE BUNS STICK AND TEAR ON THE TOP OF THE GRID, SO THIS IS WHY I GAVE IT ONLY 2 STARS. MIGHT BE OK FOR SOME PEOPLE, BUT THIS IS NOT OK WITH ME... IMHO.



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Chef's Oven Thermal Food Cover (18"x11")



I use it every day
Okay, this is one of those items you think people might buy and never use, but I use it every single day - usually multiple times. Covering proofing bread, resting meats, covering my husband's dinner to keep it from drying out before he gets home from work . . . and the list goes on. This little puppy is saving a lot of foil and plastic wrap in my kitchen.

thermal warmer
This is wonderful to have on hand when all parts of the dinner aren't ready at the same time. It helps keep food warm until ready to serve.



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Ceramic Marble Coated Cast Aluminium Non Stick Wok 28 cm (11 inches)



The best non-stick pan I have ever used.
Nothing sticks to this pan. Japanese curry, Thai massaman, Thai red curry, Thai green curry, stir fries, fried rice, fried chicken... nothing sticks to this pan. I have used this pan over a month now, heavily. Somedays 2-3 times a day.
Just wash it lightly with a soft sponge and soap and it is ready again.
Never leave food in it... wash it right after it cools down.

Amazing pan, and I will be buying another one.

Buy it, fabulous wok
This pan is great for grilling meat--steaks--chicken, it browns them and they stay juicy. Stir frying vegetables is really top end. Non stick surface is really non-stick and easy clean. Love it!



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Monday, October 21, 2013

3 Qt. Cast Iron Lattice Steamer, In Black



Nice item would buy again A+
Nice large steamer to place on a wood stove to keep cats off and add steam to the room. A+

Steaming in Idaho
Very nice. Wanted Red but everyone else did too so got a black one. Works great. Needed this a long time ago...



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Lihom IH Pressure Rice Cooker LJP-HC073VE(B)



LiHom Products are mostly for 220V
Lihom (from LG ??) are making excellent products, however, they are mostly operating at 220V AC which is not available mostly anywhere in the US. Beside, most of their products are non-English language products which are hard to use for most people in the US and I think, the rest of the world. They need to change so their products can be sold & used widely.





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Woll Square Safety Glass Replacement Lid 11 Inch



Glass Woll 11" lid
This glass lid for my Woll Titanium 11" fry pan works great- a must for the Woll fry pan. It arrived quickly and in great shape. I recommend the purchase.





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Master Class 31cm x 25.5cm cm Non-Stick Eclair Baking Pan, 12 Holes



Eclair baking pan
I ordered this without knowing what I was doing. What I wanted it for was to make my own Devil Dogs because Drake is the same company that makes Twinkies, I didn't think they were ever going to come back. It turns out that the company that picked up Twinkies is going to also make the Devil Dogs too. The wells in the pan aren't very deep which is probably perfect for eclairs. I had never made eclairs before. It did arrive fast and in great shape. I am sure I will find a use for it and it may even still work for making devil Dogs.

Great product!
After having searched kitchenware stores far and wide for an Éclair baking pan, I finally found what I wanted on Amamazon.com. The pan works just great!

Baking Eclairs
This pan worked very well with my eclairs. I have a much older pan which I've always used but this one gave them nicer shapes and they had a nicer consistency.

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Revol Belle Cuisine BC0234-1 3.8 Quart Rectangular Roasting Dish



Excellent.
This porcelain does not seem to burn food as much as stoneware. I was told by Revol that it cools much faster than stoneware.
It is quite easy to clean after a short soak. I bought it because you can go directly from freezer to oven, though so far I have only dared fridge to oven.

gorgeous roaster
I really love this roasting dish. The color is gorgeous and its a great big size.Revol always makes quality products.



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All-Clad Stainless 13-Inch Braiser Pan



Most useful pan in my cupboard.
My wife and I came from different backgrounds. She swore by Calphalon before anyone else in our group ever started buying high end pans and I was almost exclusively stainless. As a result, our household now contains Calphalon, All-Clad, and a couple of stainless lined copper Mauviels.

I bought the braiser about five years ago. It handles frying, sauteing, and braising beautifully. I don't flip with a 13" pan so not having another pan handle in the way on the stove is a real convenience. The domed lid provides good circulation and the pan itself spreads the heat quite evenly.

The best part is that after turning out a great meal, this pan is a breeze to clean. (A trick I stole from Calphalon is, if need be, I can throw in some cleanser and let it soak. Nothing withstands that.)

My wife has now come around to preferring All-Clad as a result of this pan. As her pans lose the anodized coating, we're simply replacing them with All-Clad.

This pan is great!
I recently ordered this pan, wondering if it would be worth the money. I have a smooth cooktop and my larger saute pans don't have flat bottoms which causes the pans to spin when I stir - very annoying. This problem is solved with this pan! It is very heavy duty so warping won't happen. It is wonderful to cook in and cleans up easily. The cooking surface at the base is about 10 inches, and at the top the pan is about 13". I chose this particular pan because I knew I would be able to cook a wide variety of meals in it. My smothered pork chops were awesome when cooked in this pan. I'm hooked!

My Most Used Piece of Large Cookware
For Christmas last year, my husband gave me my All Clad 13" brasier. I can't say enough good things about it. I reach for it constantly when I'm making a dish that requires some space. It serves a myraid of functions and looks great going from the oven/stovetop to the table.
All Clad's not cheap, and if you're looking for a versatile piece, this one is it.

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J.K. Adams 36-Inch-by-11-Inch Wall Mounted Pot Rack, 6 Hooks Included



Well-made, but could be better
This is a handy item but check it fits in your kitchen layout. The minimalistic instructions included warn that the brackets must go into solid wood - not drywall. So it would be wise to find out where the studs are before you order. Keep in mind you will want the unit centered, so it's a bit of a puzzle if your studs are not exactly where you need them.

Fortunately, my kitchen cabinets are backed by a solid mounting rail behind the drywall, but I can see where this could be a problem. In addition, although the bottom brackets fit into the mounting rail perfectly, the top brackets (the flat ones) seem to have been made to a different profile, and didn't fit into the rail properly. If I had used them as supplied, the shelf would have ended up slanted away from the wall. Instead, I "notched" the rail where each bracket attached and that allowed the shelf to sit level. For this price, I expected more. The shelf slats are stapled together. My impression is that this started out...

J K Adams Pot Rack PRW-01
Buy the rack, add the hooks. A perfect, simple system. My rack is currently holding fourteen pans. Seven are cast iron. My rack is the wall mount PRW-01, 36 inches wide. PR-36 is ceiling mounted 36 inches wide. PR-20 is ceiling mounted, 20 inches wide.J.K. Adams PR-36 36-Inch by 12-Inch Mini Bar Pot Rack, Natural Both racks use the same type of wood bar and hooks. Hooks are J.K. Adams PR-HK-02 Pot Hooks, set of 2.

Sturdy Pot Rack, Easy to Install.
This is a good strong pot rack and was easy to install. It looks good and gives me more cabinet space now that they aren't full of pots and pans. I bought two extra packs of hooks. The supports can be mounted either on top or bottom. Recommended.

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All-Clad Copper Core Butter Warmer



If you need a very small saucepan and hate dribbling this is the one for you.
Every so often I need to either melt some butter or make a quick but very small amount of sauce for a dish. This is the one I reach for because of its rolled lip that makes it very easy to pour the butter or sauce where I need it without dribbling the sauce or butter down the side of the pan as I pour. The copper core really transfers the heat to the pan. The only minus is that I can't get a matching lid.

Because the pan is very small, you may need to use a heat diffuser to keep the pan from falling between your grates if you use a gas range.

PROS:

The rolled lip makes for accurate pouring without dribbling down the side of the pan. Because the entire lip is rolled, you can pour using either hand and at any position (unlike the All-Clad Stainless Butter Warmer with Pour Spouts).

CONS:

It is relatively expensive (since one is paying for the copper)...

Great small pot!
Great for melting butter, a perfect size. The Copper Core product line is wonderful and should last a lifetime, so it is an investment item.

A treasure to hold
Perfect beauty - heavy in the hand, polished, a ring of copper showing through the base and a recipe for chocolate soufflé from Thomas Keller. It can't get any better. Except it can, because I can warm a perfect cup of tea or broth in it as well. I hand wash and wipe dry with soft floursack dish cloth. Then admire.

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Leifheit 36500 Filling Funnel



Very Good Funnel!!!
Made to fit Leifheit canning jars. DOES NOT fit narrow mouth Ball/Kerr canning jars. WILL fit Ball/Kerr wide mouth canning jars. Bottom of funnel is 2 3/4-inches wide. Top of funnel is 5 1/4-inches square, plus handle. It's 4 3/4-inches tall. I like the very big opening and tall height. Very big, easy-to-grab handle. It's made of thicker plastic. Very sturdy. I wish there was a version of this to fit narrow mouth Ball/Kerr jars. Easy to use when filling jars. I use it for other things as well as canning. I like it!

Extra large funnel
I purchased this funnel for my Stanley 17 oz hot food thermos which works well for that, and it also fits the large mouth canning jars I use for food storage. It has a very nice large filling area so you're not struggling with hot food and getting your hands burnt. This funnel's wide mouth will not fit the regular small mouth jars.



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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Paula Deen Signature Porcelain Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Chicken Deep Fryer, Blueberry Speckle



"No Fat" frying pan
The chicken fryer is GREAT! I love it. I do wish some instructions/recipes had been included about frying chicken. Instructions say "don't use grease/oil" or "use 1 tsp". Fry chicken in 1 tsp of oil????????????

Love the pan but
I love this pan but after a week it wraped. I'm going to keep it because I do love it. It still cooks great and cleaning it is very easy.

Chicken Fryer
oh gosh..i love the handles, color, light weight, secured lid and works perfectly for my frying chicken! I am thinking of getting another one. I am tired of long arm handle...they are very lopsided for cooking.....they should do all pans like this...short handles is a must!

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