Saturday, October 19, 2013

Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 4-1/4-Quart Covered Casserole



The Best Clad Cookware
After doing rigorous comparison shopping, including looking at commercial clad cookware like Vollrath Tribute, I consider the new Le Creuset cookware to be the best available, hands down. The lids are thicker, the pot bodies are heavier, and the handles are more comfortable. These pots and pans put brands like All Clad to shame.

Yes, they are made in China. Only All Clad, which now makes their handles and lids off-shore too (they don't tell you where) and Vollrath are made in the US. All Clad is no better than Cuisinart (which would be my second choice, and a lot cheaper) or Calphalon, now discontinued, in the clad cookware category. And All Clad is ridiculously expensive, which in my opinion is completely unjustifiable, not to mention that their handles are as uncomfortable as they come.

If I didn't care about looks I would have gone with Vollrath, but the Le Creuset are very attractive (for pots and pans). The new handles are thick and easy to grasp. The...





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King Kooker CIFFB 6-Quart Cast-Iron Dutch Oven with Aluminum Lid and Basket



Doesn't measure up to industry standard
I don't normally write reviews but I felt I must save anyone who is contemplating the fine art of Dutch oven cooking from this product. I have a number of Lodge ovens and the beauty of acquiring different sizes over the years is that the pots and lids are compatible and stackable. This product comes with a flimsy bent aluminum lid (really cheap, not like the solid cast aluminum lids of well made pots), and an equally flimsy basket. Oh well, I thought, I'll just toss the cheap lid and use my #12 Lodge lid. Too bad, the pot is not able to accept the wonderful Lodge flanged top.
Since good cast iron pots last forever, don't skimp! You will lose the opportunity to fall in love with this classic cooking hobby.

good product, bad shipping
We really enjoy the product. However, when we got them in the mail, we bought two, both of them came with the lid bent in several places. Not sure whose fault it is but that was a downer on the product.



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Mauviel M'Cook 5218.24 9.5 Inch Lid, Cast Stainless Steel Handle



Great pan
I bought the M'Cook pan on eBay from another seller and needed the lid. I'm glad I bought it, because it makes the pan more versatile.





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Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Raspberry Casserole, Red



Beautifully made
Of course, le creuset has excellent quality: this adorable little ramekin is perfect for service a warm dessert or side dish. Or 1 serving of soup.

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
What a joke. These Le Creuset Stoneware Petite Casseroles have no purpose. They are 100% smaller than I thought. They are usuless and waaaayyyy overpriced. They aren't worth 5 bucks a piece let alone the $14.99 a piece I paid and I bought 8 of them. save your money! don't buy these!



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Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 6 Teaspoons, Flame



Flame on!
Same price as in the store without shipping or tax - can't beat that.

Nice quality tea spoons for coffee or tea. Very colorful. My wife's favorite color is Orange (for the moment at least) and the color of the spoons is prefect. They have many more colors at the manufacturer website.

Item was new in the retail box. Perfect condition.





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Mario Batali by Dansk Cast Iron 2.5 qt. Braiser - Blue



Perfect
Wonderful to use for sauteing or braising, conducts heat evenly and the size is perfect, not too big....easy to clean, attractive color.





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Friday, October 18, 2013

MATBAH Stainless Steel Hot Pot Insulated Food Server Casserole - Keeps Warm Upto 4 Hours, 2-Liter/2-Quart



Water spot easily and look bad
The product works well ~ though keeps things cold or hot only for about 2 hours not 4 as I'd read ~ but even when I wash it in the dishwasher and use my "non-spotting" stuff they spot really badly and I have to work hard to "buff" out the water spots before using them. I never seem to get them all, either. Not good when you're trying to make a good impression (we give photo workshops and serve lunches and things need to look professional).





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