Saturday, October 19, 2013

Cuisinart DSA30-28 Dishwasher Safe Hard-Anodized 11-Inch Round Grill Pan



Fantastic Grill Pan
I recently moved and lost my favorite grill pan, and didn't want to spend the $90+ to replace it. I found this by chance and it was SOOOO worth every penny and then some. We use it almost every day, it's great for chicken, steaks, pork, I even make panini style sandwiches on it by placing a weight on top of my sandwich and flipping it mid-toasting.

Grill pan is just what I wanted.
Since I'm alone and don't use an outside grill, I wanted something to grill a small steak or hamburger on my kitchen range and have the grill marks like those grilled outside. This pan worked perfectly. As it says in the instructions, use no oil. Just heat the pan on medium heat and when it's hot enough grill your burger or steak until it's as you like it. After the pan has cooled, just wash it in warm water with dish liquid. I didn't put it in the dishwasher because it's so easy to clean in the sink. It is big enough to grill a larger steak and a few hamburgers.

Perfect
This pan is exactly what I wanted at a great price. Light weight and easy to clean, cooks evenly and quickly. Love it!

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Chef's Design Reversible Hard-Coat Anodized Double Burner Grill/Griddle



Versatile tool in my kitchen for over 8 years
I bought this griddle over 8 years ago for $39. It has been very useful with my electric stove for making many pancakes, burgers, grilled cheese, etc. I can cook 5-6 pancakes at a time, burgers & buns together, 4 grilled cheese sandwiches. Unlike the non-stick model 3560 also listed on this site, you can use this over high heat without any damage to it. Unlike the other review, I don't find it hard to clean. Over time, it retains some darkness of color (reminds me of cast iron), but it is not as heavy nor do you have the rust issues. Cleanup is easy with my blue Scotch-Brite multi-purpose scrub sponge. I'm planning on buying one for my sister and was delighted to find the same griddle available.

It's not perfect but...
it does seem like it's made to last. It has more of a cast iron feel to it than my old nonstick grill. I was looking for one that wasn't going to flake or peel and liked the idea of it being double sided. I didn't have an indoor grill before this. At first it didn't seem to work well because my pancakes stuck a little and were not browning the same way the did on the nonstick, but then I adjusted how much cooking spray I used and made sure I preheated it very well before putting the batter on and they came out better. I've only cooked hotdogs on the grill side but they came out fine. It's heavy and needs to cool down before moving to the sink for cleanup, but that's expected.

Fantastic griddle
I love this griddle. I've had it 2 months now and I use it nearly everyday for everything from breakfast to dinner. Food cooks quickly and evenly, leaving those great grill marks. It's light weight, sturdy and easy to clean. It's also beginning to take on that lovely black patina like cast iron. It's one of the best cookware purchases I've ever made.

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Canning Jar Lifter



Does the job.
This item sees a lot of use as I do a lot of canning. They are sturdy metal and are easy to grip and use - a good value for the money.

works just fine
yep, it is a canning jar lifter, and it does just that! great price and just as descriped and pictured!

Canning jar lifter
Just started canning again and was short on essentials tools. This one is just what I needed. Its sturdy construction makes lifting heavy jars our of hot water safe and easy.

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Brisker 678B Brushed S/S Original Electric Crisper



The wonder box
Had a brisker many years back. Needed new ones for the crackers, pretzels etc. So purchased one for Fl. & one for Maine. Best decision ever, money well spent.
Doesn't matter if the house has air or not , a brisker is invaluable.

What would I do with out it?!
I moved to Panama 2 years ago and bought my first Brisker... what would I do without it?! I love to cook and have many, many spices. As we all know they do not come cheap... I am ordering another one today, space on my counter or not. If you live where there is high humidity, 1/2 the year... I highly recommend this to you!!!

Magnetic strip glue doesn't really work
Living within sight of the ocean, I found it impossible to keep crackers crispy and salt shakers shaking during the damp summer season. So I bought the Brisker 678B Brushed S/S Original Electric Crisper. It works wonderfully -- no more putting more rice than salt in the shakers and no more soggy snacks. I have only one very minor complaint: the magnetic strip that keeps the Brisker closed is supposed to be attached permanently to the body of the Brisker with an adhesive. It doesn't work, but since the strip is magnetic, it doesn't really matter very much whether it's sticking to the body or the door. It still keeps the door closed.
I would definitely recommend this product to anybody who lives in a humid climate.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Wolfgang Puck 12" Covered Non-Stick Everything Pan



unsatisfied
At first this pan was great, I used it for everything. I always hand washed it & never used metal cooking utensils. I purchased this item on 03/01/2011 it is now 02/16/2012 & I can no longer use this pan because the non stick finish is peeling so badly.I recently purchased a new pan to replace this one & it is not wolf gang puck. I was trying to find out if there is a warranty on this pan but haven't found any information yet. Great pan until it started peeling.

Wolfgang Puck 12-Inch covered Nonstick Everything Pan
I was actually looking for a reasonably priced pan in the 14" size before coming to the conclusion that 12" was as large as I was going to find if I wanted an included glass lid. Not being familiar with Wolfgang Puck cookware, I went to a store to "put my hands on it". This pan was sold out but I was able to look at other Puck items and they all seemed to be well made and well designed. The prices in the store made buying on line a much better deal.
Shipping was more than reasonable - free - and the pan arrived within a few days of ordering.
I skimmed through the paperwork and noted the key points.
The pan has a clad bottom and heats very evenly. I have noticed that it does not require as high a heat setting as my other pans. It does take a few minutes to come up to temperature; paperwork says to pre-heat. The non-stick surface seems to be very durable and is quite easy to clean but I have noticed that it is getting worn on the very upper rolled edge of the pan. This is...

Fantastic Pan
When they called this the "Everything Pan" they weren't kidding. I keep it on top of my induction cooktop, ready to make anything at a moment's notice: Breakfast omelet, scrambled hamburger and onions for lunch, pork chops and sauerkraut for dinner. Cleanup is just a swish under the hot water, a quick drying, then back to its home on the range. This was a great buy and the Wolfgang Puck quality is top-notch.

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De Buyer 3437.16 Stainless Steel Bain Marie Cooker, 16 cm/ 1.5 Liter



Great item, works great
This is an excellent one piece double boiler. It works flawlessly and is fun to use. This item is also very well made and seems to be very durable. I was impressed by the very thick heavy base on the pot and it comes to a boil very fast. I'm very glad I bought this item. Highly recommended.

Excellent
I've often been annoyed with double boilers, because the melted chocolate or what have you ends up trapped in the ridges of the top pot. This product is amazing. It is completely seamless which makes transferring simple. Furthermore because the water is boiled in the contained unit when you remove the item from the heat you can allow it to sit, without the liquid cooling. Which is genius.

Seriously I will never ever ever buy another double boiler again.

The only issue is that the company's shipping practices are awful and they don't pad the box, which means the first one of these I received had a broken handled!

What a Treat for a chocolate maker
I was so excited to get this product! What a wonderful item if you are a chocolate maker.

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InterDesign Classico Over-the-Rack 5-Loop Scarf Holder, Chrome



it just works
Need I say more? I actually love this one more tan those scarf holders with several tiers. Here scarfs are all visible and ready for adventure :)





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