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Le Creuset Enamel-on-Steel 6-Quart Covered Stockpot, Cobalt Description:

Coated in hard glossy enamel, our stockpots feature the same vibrant colors as our stoneware and enameled cast iron cookware.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28678 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 6 Quart
• Color: Cobalt
• Brand: Le Creuset
• Model: N4100-2030
• Released on: 2007-01-15
• Dimensions: 10.00″ h x 12.00″ w x 9.00″ l, 5.00 pounds

Features

• 6-quart stockpot made of enamel-coated heavy-gauge carbon steel
• 2 side loop handles for secure transport (use oven mitts when hot)
• Secure-fitting lid with stay-cool lid knob helps trap heat and moisture
• Wash by hand; safe to use with all cook-top types, including induction
• Measures approximately 9 by 12 by 10 inches

Customer Reviews:

A real keeper
I bought this pot to replace a beloved enameled cookpot that had seen better days. My old pot was cheap, but saw daily use for eight years. I was looking for something colorful and solidly made that didn’t weigh a ton. It needed to be “friendly” enough to handle daily, and be nice enough to leave on the cooktop. This stockpot is fantastic. The happy color and the weight is just right–it really is a beauty. Everything-soup, pasta, rice-has turned out famously in this pot. Clean up is a snap; even stuck on pasta comes right off after a 5 minute soak. On one occasion, some soup stock became burned onto the outside and underside if the pot and it cleaned right off with a gentle scrubbing using a non-abrasive scrub sponge. The higher profile helps prevent boil-overs and is roomy without being a monster. In addition, it looks great left out on the cooktop!

I noticed some reviewers were disappointed to see the origin of the pot, but I don’t think the quality has been compromised. I have never used or owned a French made Le Creuset product because the price has always been out of my reach, so perhaps there are quality nuances that I am unfamiliar with. I am happy to be able to have such a fine cookpot at a price I could manage, and look forward to many years and many meals with my cheery new stockpot.

Paint chips can’t be good…
Please don’t buy this pot! We have one we have been using for about a year, and we noticed paint chips when we were cleaning it. We have a teapot in the same line, and first noticed paint chips at the bottom of that one as well. We are going to contact Le Creuset to see if this product has been recalled - it seems to be a problem with this enamel-coated steel line.

Not a Work Horse
Le Creuset is known for being expensive and built to last. I wasn’t a fan due to the high price but after becoming the recipient of some beautiful pieces, I became a devotee. The drawback will always be the price but by Le Creuset offering this enamel over steel pot, you can add to your collection without going broke. It’s a little on the small side for me to consider this a stock pot but it will be useful. A stock pot needs to hold the the chicken (my choice)veggies, herbs, and a ton of water. This won’t make it. It is lightweight so you can expect to burn things if you don’t watch your flame. I would not recommend this for sauces that scorch easily but you can find many uses for any 6 quart pot and it really is pretty.

Amazon.com Product Description
A useful addition to any busy kitchen, this covered stock pot measures approximately 9 by 12 by 10 inches and holds up to 6 quarts at a time. Use it for making lentil soup, vegetarian chili, homemade marinara sauce, and much more–it’s the perfect size for serving up to four people. Constructed of heavy-gauge carbon steel and double coated with hard, bright enamel, the stockpot coordinates with Le Creuset’s famed enameled cast-iron cookware in the French manufacturer’s handsome colors, and it’s as welcome in the dining room as a serving vessel as it is in the kitchen on the stovetop (safe to use with all cook-top types, including induction). The stockpot features a steel rim to prevent chipping, a secure-fitting lid to help trap heat and moisture, a stay-cool lid knob, and two side loop handles for secure transport (use oven mitts when hot). The stockpot should not be used in the oven, microwave, or dishwasher. To clean, simply wash the interior and exterior of the stockpot by hand with soap and water and dry thoroughly. The cookware carries a 101-year limited warranty.

Starfrit 93013 Pro-Apple Peeler with bonus core ejector and slicer Description:

With the Starfrit Apple Pro-Peeler, you can peel apples effortless and without a mess. With its simple mechanism, stainless blade, integrated spike holder and four suction-grip feet for utmost stability, the Pro Peeler is the ideal product for peeling apples. The Pro Apple peeler takes only the skin off - not the fruit. It comes with 2 spare blades and plastic protectors for the blades and spike holder as well as instruction/recipe booklet. Also includes a combination apple slicer/corer for use with your peeled apples to prepare apples for pies quickly and easily. Simply push hollow piece through center of apple and its cuts apples in to 6 sections while ejecting the core. Clean the Starfrit Pro Apple Peeler with a wet soapy cloth. Both slicer and corer are dishwasher safe.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4847 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Feature Products, Inc
• Model: 93013-006-0000
• Dimensions: 7.00″ h x 7.00″ w x 4.50″ l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Fast and easy to use - Peels apples effortlessly without making a mess
• No waste - Peels the skin off the apple, not the fruit
• Spring loaded arm adapts to various shapes and varieties of apples
• Includes bonus corer ejector and corer slicer to serve sliced apples or prepare apple pies
• Equipped with suction-grip feet for added stability

Customer Reviews:

A better apple peeler!
I have had the apple peeler style with the red handle for about 12 years, and when the prongs that hold the apples started to break off, I finally had an excuse to get rid of it. It had the following problems. 1: The metal screw that twisted to push the apple got black stuff all over your hands when you touched it, which was neccessary to get the apples on and off the prongs. Not something desirable when working with food. 2: To core the apples, they had to be sliced very thinly, not optimal for pies, for example. 3: It didn’t work well on small or irregularly shaped apples. This clear plastic apple peeler allows you to peel the apples, then slice them however you want. It peels apples faster than the other, and it comes with a corer that doesn’t require slicing, and a corer/slicer that cuts the apples into eigths. Both work well. All the tools were effective even for odd shaped apples. I’m thrilled with it! The only small flaw was that water got inside when I washed it. This was pretty easy to get around. There are a couple of screws that allow the device to be disassembled and reassembled quickly and easily. Even if the plastic or the razor don’t hold up well over time, I’ll happily buy 10 of these before I ever buy another of the other kind.

looks cheap but works better than the standard kind
This is a really good apple peeler. The blade is wider than in standard peelers (the red ones where you put the apple sideways) so it peels the apple faster. It peels around the top and bottom of the apple, missing only the parts right above and below the core, so after coring the apple there’s no skin left–no touch-ups required. It comes with a corer, a corer/slicer, two extra blades, and little plastic covers for the blade and prongs. It’s easy to clean.

The cons: It looks like it belongs in a toy chest, so if you pride yourself on your beautiful Martha Stewart kitchen you’re going to want to put this away after using it rather than leave it displayed. It doesn’t work well at all on potatoes–even when you cut them in half first, it still misses lots of spots and carves them into apple shapes. There are four plastic suction cups on its base to keep it from moving while you’re using it, and you have to wet them to make them work. It only takes a few drops of water, though, and then they work fine.

I love mine and use it all the time. For me, the cons are outweighed by the usefulness of being able to peel, core, and slice an apple in seven seconds. I’ll never go back to a sideways peeler.

it really is amazing…
I was a bit apprehensive in purchasing this item due to its whimsical appearance, but I must say I’m glad I did. It works flawlessly doing what it was meant to do, and for the price, you just can’t beat it.

FoodSaver V2040 Vacuum-Packaging System Description:

FoodSaver Products, America’s #1 Selling Brand of Home Vacuum Packaging Systems, has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The FoodSaver system is designed to remove air and extend the freshness of food up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. The new V2040 Vacuum sealer kit includes (1) 11″ x 10″ roll, (1) 3-quart size bags, (2) 1-gallon size bags, accessory hose and hose storage clips. This item has a push and lock latch, with an easy to clean antibacterial drip tray. This full sized vacuum channel has a crsuh free instant seal and hands free operation.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9522 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: FoodSaver
• Model: T000-36020
• Released on: 2007-06-01
• Dimensions: 5.10″ h x 11.30″ w x 17.20″ l, 7.50 pounds

Features

• Vacuum-packaging system keeps food fresh longer
• Push-and-lock latch; hands-free operation; crush-free instant seal
• Canister mode and accessory port; anti-bacterial drip tray
• Includes bags and bag material, accessory hose, and hose storage clips
• Measures 14-3/4 by 9 by 3-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good Product, Watch Out for “Bad Bags”
I got this as a wedding gift last fall. I used up all the bags that came with it and it worked great. I went out and bought the expensive three-roll pack of bags (about $30 on sale), and then the vacuum didn’t work anymore! I called on a Monday, the guy at customer service was courteous and had me wash and flip the gasket. After it was dry, it still didn’t work. I called again on a Saturday, and the lady on the phone was also very nice, and after trouble-shooting a few things said it might be the bags. I happened to still have a small piece of bag left over from the original batch, so I tried that and it worked just fine. So–she said it was a bad batch of bags, and the company is now sending me another set of bags rolls and a new gasket to keep handy just in case, at no charge. I’m quite impressed with customer service, but not bag quality control.

Worked great. Exactly once.
My old Food-saver died, so I replaced it with this model.

The first time I used it-to seal about 10 bags- it worked great. The lid latches when you put a bag into it, and that makes the whole process hands-free and much easier. It pulled a pretty good vacuum, and I got good seals on a collection of new and re-used bags.

It does seem to take more space at the top- 2″ or so- to get a seal. There doesn’t seem to be any reason for this gap other than to sell more bags-but that was a minor irritation.

It also came with two little foam inserts that prevent the lid from resting on the base when you store it. This was supposedly a major problem with the older units, resulting in a deformed gasket which didn’t allow for good seals.

The second time I tried to use this product, it wouldn’t pull a consistent vacuum. On some bags it would have a great vacuum, while on others it would barely pull any air out of the bag at all before it sealed. It didn’t seem to matter whether they were new or reused bags, how far into the trough I put the top of the bag, what side of the bag was up, how full the bag was, or anything else I could determine.

It took forever to get 10 bags sealed. I ended up trying most of them multiple times, tossing some bags away, and saying “good enough” to a number of bags that still had air in them. I could have done better with a straw and a ziploc bag.

Lucky it was only 3 weeks since I bought it, and I was able to return it for a refund to BiMart. After seeing the other reviews, and my own experience, I did not take an exchange. Not sure what I will try next, as the FoodSaver products seem to set new standards for expensive, cheaply made junk.

Update: I just bought a Kenmore (Sears) sealer for about $100. It doesn’t look to be of much higher quality, and in fact looks like the same company built it. But for another $13, Sears will give you a 3 year warranty (that I will no doubt need) which makes the quality of this product their problem.

Great product - when you understand it
I purchased this Foodsaver V2040 Vacuum system and when I first tested this product I thought it was a piece of junk since it did not seal the plastic bag after vacuuming out the air. But my wife mentioned a detail from the instructions which says “Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel…” then I realized that if my meats were placed in the bags (while drenched from the marinade) then the bags could not seal because the liquids were seeping out while the heating element tried to impress the plastic together. In fact, the vacuum could not hold the air out tight since there was no seal taking place at the same time. I then dried the meats and placed them in a new bag and “voila!!” … the perfect seal. I was about to send it back and write a negative review but glad it worked out differently. This product stays in my kitchen!

Amazon.com Product Description
By keeping air out and sealing freshness in, this home vacuum-packaging system eliminates freezer burn and keeps foods fresh and delicious up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. The appliance comes with a push-and-lock latch for hands-free operation, plus a full-sized vacuum channel that delivers a crush-free instant seal. Its canister mode and accessory port allow for vacuum packaging FoodSaver canisters, jar sealer lids, universal lids, and bottle stoppers. The vacuum sealer also features an easy-to-clean anti-bacterial drip tray that accommodates vacuum packaging moist items in a FoodSaver bag. Accessories include one 11-by-10-inch roll of bag material, one 3-quart-size bag, two 1-gallon-size bags, an accessory hose, as well as hose storage clips. The vacuum-packaging system measures 14-3/4 by 9 by 3-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Hourglass Hourglass Cold Brew Coffee Maker Product: Hourglass Hourglass Cold Brew Coffee Maker Lowest Price! List Price: $69.95 Amazon Price: $59.99 Click Here To See Amazon Sale Price Add to cart to see low price@ Availability: In Stock Usually ships in 24 Hours Free Shipping Available

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Why Hourglass Cold Brew?The high heat and fast brew times of hot brew coffee makers create bitter coffee that???s high in acid and hard on the stomach; forcing an estimated 40 million adults in the U.S. to reduce or eliminate their daily cup of coffee. The patented Hourglass coffee maker solves this problem, with coldbrewing. Because delicate coffee beans are not exposed to heat, bitter acids and oils are never released. The result is a pure coffee extract with 69.6% less acid* than hot brew that???s easy on the stomach and never bitter.Discover The Lost Art of Coffee Making???Centuries ago, native cultures perfected the art of coffee making. These ancient coffee connoisseurs hand-selected the best beans, dried them in the sun, coarsely ground them, and soaked them overnightin pure, cold water to produce a rich and smooth tasting coffee extract. The patented Hourglasscoffee maker brings the Lost Art of cold brewing into the 21st century, and into your home.Features:No Cords, No ElectricityThe Hourglass coffee maker is Powered by Cold Water and Time.??? No external power is required to operate, saving you money while supporting sustainability.Hourglass DesignThe Hourglass looks great in every type of kitchen, from Traditional Country to Euro and everything in between.Portable and RuggedThe spill-proof, shatter-proof design of the Hourglass and its companion, the Bean Kanteen??? makes it p

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2769 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 5.00
• Brand: Hourglass
• Model: HG001
• Dimensions: 2.75 pounds

Features

• Model No.: HG001
• Brewing Time: 12 Hours
• Material: Non-toxic BPA-free Plastic
• Special Features: Lifetime Stainless Steel Filter

Eco friendly BPA free and makes delicious coffee
If you already love the smooth taste of cold brewed coffee, you will never go back to brewing coffee after using this machine. For too long, I made cold brewed coffee by putting grounds and water in a big jar and then straining it through coffee filters. I ended up with as much coffee on the kitchen counter as I did in my cup. The hourglass cold brew system is a delight. It’s made from BPA free plastic and is simple and clean to use. All you do is measure the grounds and water into one of the brew chambers and then let it sit on your counter for 12 hours. When done, you simply turn it over and the grounds stay in the brew chamber and the coffee runs into the second brew chamber. Done! No mess! The directions say you can re-use the grounds if you put more water in right away. I’ve done this every time and the second batch tastes just as good as the first. All in all, I think by using the grounds twice, the system becomes quite economical. I read the reviews of the other systems and decided to spring for the Hourglass because even though it is more expensive, it seems to have addressed the issues that other reviewers complained about (no lid on the fridge container, plastic, etc.) This machine is worth every penny. See […].

Love the Hourglass Coffee Maker!
I bought this maker a few months ago and absolutely love it. I have missed drinking coffee due to my acid reflux and the Hourglass makes low acid coffee which I love and it’s the only way I can drink coffee. I have used other cold brew makers but they are so complicated and messy I stopped using them after a month or so. The Hourglass is easy to use, easy to clean and allows me to re-enjoy coffee again.

I drink the cold brew hot (by adding hot water) but my daughter loves the iced coffee she can make. It’s very versatile and I love the comments I get when people come over and see a giant hourglass on my counter.

Try this coffee maker!

Works great, but you’ll need a couple of tricks…
Makes good coffee. I have to watch my caffeine and acid levels (I had a gastric bypass) so I use 50/50 caf/decaf beans with a coarse burr grinder. Better coffee bean quality does make a difference. It also makes convenient super great healthy iced coffee with skim milk and stevia sweetner.

I also had a problem with leaking and locking at first but there are a couple of tricks that work for me. First, after you fill with water gently screw the base together. Carefully leave the top part a little loose. The problem I found was that if you screw the thing tightly together right after you add the water, the water is still absorbing into the grounds and will create a powerful vacuum over time! So if you seal it up tight right away, over time the whole thing locks down tight! I am a big guy but still could barely open the thing after 24 hour cycle! Just leave it loose, just enough for the whole thing to stay together and 24 hours later you’ll be fine. This seems to also alleviate some of the leaking problems too because when you do tighten it down the seal will be fresher (if that makes sense). You may get an occasional drip after that but you will learn to be careful and pour CAREFULLY into the bean canteen over a sink. I have very few dripping issues now.

I do wish it were less expensive.

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Nostalgia Electrics RSM-602 Retro Series Snow-Cone Machine Description:

The countertop appliance uses regular-size ice cubes, and its durable stainless-steel blades quickly transform ice into fluffy snow. Add any flavored syrup for a snow cone, or any other combinations–a soda pop for a slushy drink, yogurt or fruit for snow smoothies, and more. Because of its snowy fine consistency, the shaved ice absorbs flavors instead of them running to the bottom. Two reusable plastic cones are included. Other thoughtful details include a side tray to hold the snow cones, a built-in safety on/off switch, and a removable ice-cube compartment for quick cleaning. With its sleek retro-style design, the ETL-approved 40-watt snow-cone machine measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36867 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Nostalgia
• Model: RSM-602
• Released on: 2008-05-18
• Dimensions: 15.50″ h x 10.50″ w x 12.50″ l, 13.00 pounds

Features

• Countertop snow-cone machine with stainless-steel ice-shaving blades
• Uses regular-size ice cubes; add any favorite syrup or other flavoring
• 2 reusable plastic cones included; side tray to hold the snow cones
• Built-in safety on/off switch; removable ice-cube compartment; retro styling
• Measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches; 90-day limited warranty

Customer Reviews:

it looks pretty but it’s a piece of junk
I purchased this and it did’nt even last 1 week, I followed the 5 minute instructions, related to use, at first the rotating blades warped, then the door fell off. I attempted to contact NOSTALGIA ELECTRONICS FOR replacement parts, no luck, no email, no response. SO PEOPLE DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE I MADE. I went and purchased another snowcone machine from Rival, actually I purchased two and both models were great.

Didn’t regret this purchase.
I too was skeptical about buying this snow cone maker after reading some of the reviews but I’m glad I chose this one. It works great. It is a little loud but that is the only negative thing I would say. It grinds the ice just right for snow cones. I purchased a back to basics snow cone maker and it shaved the ice too fine (even on coarse). It was almost like snow and most of it melted right after I poured the syrup on it.

Snow Cone Awesomeness
I was worried after reading the reviews after my purchase instead of beforehand, but I was glad I bought this snow cone machine anyway. It’s extremely cute, just the right size for the family, easy to clean, and it shaves ice quickly. We’ve had no problems after several uses.

Someone mentioned warping blades, but that’s probably due to overstuffing or something. Just drop in ice cubes and let it go. I tried putting in too much ice and even that didn’t stop it from working.

Most other ice shavers require you to freeze cylinders of water, and they make extra-smooth shaved ice, but not enough to handle two kids or more.

Amazon.com Product Description
No need to wait for the state fair to enjoy a refreshing snow cone thanks to this easy-to-use snow-cone machine. The countertop appliance uses regular-size ice cubes, and its durable stainless-steel blades quickly transform ice into fluffy snow. Add any flavored syrup for a snow cone, or experiment with other fun combinations–a soda pop for a slushy drink, yogurt or fruit for snow smoothies, and more. Because of its snowy fine consistency, the shaved ice absorbs flavors instead of them running to the bottom. Two reusable plastic cones are included. Other thoughtful details include a side tray to hold the snow cones, a built-in safety on/off switch, and a removable ice-cube compartment for quick cleaning. With its sleek retro-style design, the ETL-approved 40-watt snow-cone machine measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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Wilton Tall Tier Cupcake Tower/Stand Set Product: Buy Wilton Tall Tier Cupcake Tower/Stand Set At Amazon! List Price: —- Amazon Price: $49.99 Click Here To See Amazon Sale Price Add to cart to see low price@ Availability: In Stock Usually ships in 24 Hours Free Shipping Available

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Our stately Tall Tier Cake Stand rises to the occasion and majestically displays your cake at its best! Pretty lace-look plates enhance every cake design and holds tiers from 6 in. to 16 in. diameter. Convert a 14 in. or 16 in. separator plate into a footed base plate.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2484 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Wilton
• Model: 304-7915
• Released on: 2007-07-01
• Dimensions: 6.30″ h x 18.00″ w x 17.80″ l, 5.70 pounds

Features

• Columns measure 6-1/2-inch high; separator plates 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16-inch in diameter; footed base plate 18-inch in diameter.
• For smaller versions, glue-on legs for 14-or 16-inch base plates are sold separately
• Twist-apart center columns and strong, interchangeable plates ensure stability
• All pieces made of durable plastic
• 13-Piece set includes five columns with 2 bolts, 1 footed base plate, and 5 separator plates

Whats wrong people?
Finding a cupcake stand for a wedding can be tough and lets face it, renting is $$$. Aside from some of the other reviews on the page I bought it for a wedding display. It was perfect! I can see what people maybe confused about this product but I was able to see beyond them. First off it is easy to put together and apart. Please take note it is plastic and it comes with a lace pattern around each plate. I know others have bought this for cupcake unsure of how many it will hold. I say about 125-150 will do well, anymore would be overload.

If your plan is to us this a few times for weddings and parties, go for it. If you are a baker looking for a weekly use, best make your own with wood.

Beautiful Display
This tiered cupcake holder was great! It is very sturdy and makes a nice presentation. It holds 120 cupcakes easily. If you have less than that you will need to embellish the tiers with flowers or something. We tucked small flowers (real) inbetween the cupcakes and it was a beautiful alternative to a wedding cake. The guests loved the individual cupcakes.
It can also double as a nice display for random desserts and treats.

TERRIBLE TURNS YELLOW
I bought one of these stands and made a beautiful cake for my nieces wedding - used it only once, wanted to use it this year for brides who wanted cupcakes but IT HAS TURNED YELLOW! Wilton told me to soak it in a solution of dishwashing powder and bleach for a few hours and then scrub it. I soaked it for days and scrubbed it three times STILL YELLOW. Consider this stand disposable and buy it only if you want to use it very little and throw it away because that is what will happen.

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KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red Description:

This cookware set is an exceptional value! Made of heavy gauge aluminum, it has excellent heat conductivity for fast and even heat distribution. The Hard-Base Ceramic nonstick is extremely durable and makes cleaning a breeze. The nonstick surface allows less fat and oil to be used for healthier cooking and a tough porcelain enamel exterior protects the exterior from stains. The set includes all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you’ll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect omelets or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a covered sauté pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sautéing onions and browning meat, and then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven. The 2-quart straining saucepan allows you to pour liquids off your food by aligning the holes with the pan’s pouring spout. Turn the lid again, and the holes are covered locking steam in the pan for moist cooking. It includes 1.5 Quart covered saucepan, 3 Quart covered saucepan, 8 Quart covered stockpot, 10-Inch 3-Quart Covered sauté with helper handler, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 2 Quart Straining saucepan with spouts

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9128 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: KitchenAid
• Model: 14198
• Released on: 2007-08-11
• Dimensions: 15.00″ h x 23.25″ w x 15.00″ l,

Features

• Set includes 1.5 Quart covered saucepan, 3 Quart covered saucepan, 8 Quart covered stockpot, 10-Inch 3-Quart Covered sauté with helper handler, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 2 Quart Straining saucepan with spouts
• Heavy-gauge aluminum with nonstick interior and porcelain enamel exterior
• Patented hard-base ceramic nonstick system for outstanding food release, durability, and scratch resistance
• Domed glass lids for see-through convenience; cast stainless-steel handles
• Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews:

great cookware at an amazing price…
Got these on a 1 day sale for under 80 beans. They are amazing. They are durable, balanced, and heat food very evenly. I like that you can bake/broil with them as they are rated to temps over 500 degrees. Very nice!!!

KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Hard Base Cookware Set
The KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Hard Base Cookware Set is of great benefit to anyone who needs a good, relatively inexpensive set of cookware. The set has a large high-walled saute pan with glass cover, a large slant-walled fry pan, a smaller slant-walled fry pan, a medium-sized cookpot with flared edges and perforated glass cover, a smaller cookpot with glass cover, and a large 8 qt. stockpot with glass cover.

I find that the primary advantage of the cookware is the non-stick inner surface, which allows for easier clean-ups. One should use wooden or plastic utensils to cook with, never metal, as this will scratch and cause early wear on the non-stick surface. The cool-touch handle makes it easier to use, but a oven mitt or dishtowel might be required for cooking that involves longer cooking times.

The disadvantages include that the hard base enamel outer surface cannot be used on high heat on glass cooktop surfaces because of the potential for the enamel melting and fusing to a glasstop surface. There is a disclaimer in the owner’s manual, but it is poorly worded. I contacted KitchenAid customer’s service to be sure that this was the case. At this writing, their FAQ section of their website was difficult to navigate. The enamel set can be used on electric coiled surfaces and gas ranges without a problem. It is only with glasstop surfaces that one should be cautious. Be sure to read the owner’s manual for further disclaimers for use of your product, such as using in the oven, cooling on glass or wooden surfaces, and care.

With this set of cookware, the large stockpot should have an insert or colander for steaming or straining, but it does not.

On the other hand, the high-walled saute pan with cover is a joy to use for pasta sauces or large vegetable entrees. The large slant-walled fry pan and smaller slant-walled fry pan are useful for stir-fry and omelets, respectively. The glass covers for the saute pan and medium-sized strainer pot rest safely on the top of the large and small fry pans if one needs to steam or cook with covers.

Also included in this set are one medium-sized and one smaller pot. The medium-sized pot has two flared edges that allow for straining of water from the pot while still covered. The pot lid has perforated holes in it that allows one to cook food and/or allow steam to escape while cooking. Straining water from vegetables can be accomplished by tipping the pot to one side with the lid on, and through the perforations. The smaller pot is useful for cooking smaller vegetable servings or sauces.

All-in-all, I gave this set of cookware a rating of 4 stars for the fact of its usefulness and comparatively low cost. The detracting factors were the inability to cook at high heat on glasstop surfaces (which I have), and the lack of a strainer insert for the large stockpot.

The teflon non-stick surfaces in all pots and pans are very useful for clean-up. One should use a soft, non-abrasive sponge or dishrag with dishsoap. Never use a scouring pad or abrasive cleaners. I clean my KitchenAid in the sink, but I am not sure that these are dishwasher safe. Refer to Amazon.com or the KitchenAid website to determine if these can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

KitchenAid products are exceptionally well-constructed and should last many years if correctly taken care of. I would suggest this set over less expensive higher priced anodized sets as they are usually not non-stick, and cheaper sets that are not non-stick as well. The value of this set is what makes the Kitchen-Aid stand on it’s own.

WOW! BEAUTIFUL COOKWARE
I absolutely love these. Very sturdy and love that the handle on the pots stays cooler does not get as hot as the pots. Can alos use in oven. Looks like they will last for 20 or more years. Best purchase I every made. Highly reccommend.

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Norpro 10-Piece Wok Set Description:

14 inch carbon steel set includes wok, lid, reversible burner ring, tempura rack, 1 pair cooking chopsticks. 10 pairs chopsticks, wire steaming rack, turner, ladle, and recipe and instruction booklet. For use on gas or electric stoves.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3087 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Norpro
• Model: 506
• Dimensions: 8.75″ h x 14.00″ w x 16.00″ l,

Features

• 14 inch carbon steel wok
• 10 piece set
• recipe/instruction booklet included

Customer Reviews:

Great Product AND Value!
First off, this is a carbon steel wok so you do have to season it and keep it seasoned. I like that because I think it adds more traditional flavor to the food. The wok is very durable; I baked it in the oven for almost 10 minutes and the wood handles were still OK. =) The only thing that seems a little flimsy is the wok cover - but it’s still OK. I use my wok everyday and I cook almost everything in it - I steam, fry, boil.. I’ve even made steamed desserts in it (Malaysian recipe). Love it!

Good set for the price
I like this set. The wok is pretty standard, which is a good thing, and the set includes a nice compliment of pieces.

The most important part is the wok itself, and it is a good quality carbon steel wok that should last many years.

The cook book is a joke, but everything else is ok. The quality of the ladle and spatula isn’t that great, but they are certainly usable. When you figure in what you will spend for a decent carbon steel wok and lid, you are basically getting the other items for free. I will probably wind up replacing them at some point but it’s nice to have them now.

Facial Wrinkles