Reviews about Cookware, Bakeware & Gadgets

SHC-ErinM says "Works well - when you use it" about Oxo Salad Spinner

SHC-ErinM — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:37:29 GMT

This is a great product - I've had mine for 5 years now and it continues to work as expected. It spins as it should and removes the moisture from lettuces/ spinach as well as herbs or other leafy ingredients. It is a bit bulky and as a result, I have it stored in a cabinet over the sink - hard to get to quickly. I don't use as much as I should, but that's not the product's fault! It takes a bit longer than I'd like to get the leaves completely dry (and tends to bounce around the counter unless I hold it down).

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Candystarr786 says "Great cheat for perfectly tossed salad every time! " about Oxo Salad Spinner

Candystarr786 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:17 GMT

I bought this out of curiosity when I was getting sick of using various other utensils to try to evenly create my salads whilst trying to give the look of a neat salad. I have to say that although this a little bulky for most kitchens, it's ingenious! I love it! It's nothing high tech, but so great that you'll really start appreciating it when your salads have evenly distributed ingredients and when salads look professionally prepared- all because of a salad spinner! I would recommend this to every one that cooks, it's really a lovely little gadget which will make salad making a joy and enjoyable too- I love how when I have guest over, they think that I spent so much time on a salad because its perfectly mixed!

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GoonieBoy says "The inside dish on the plates-u won't be chipper when they chip " about Corelle white dishes

GoonieBoy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:50 GMT

Chip, chip, hooray! These Corelle plates usually are top notch in quality, but for some reason these were cheapy and chippy! Very prone to staining and NOT dishwasher friendly. You might as well just use paper plates, they might be higher quality! Can you sense my bitterness?!! Corelle specifically makes some great chip resistant, dishwasher friendly plates. I forget the exact model, but the paint does not chip and they are very durable. The designs also stay on much better(unless you like the plain). Invest you money in those other, durable plates than this set.

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LordHumongous says "MIXY MICK MIXER! I LOVE IT!" about KitchenAid mixer

LordHumongous — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:59:42 GMT

This KitchenAid mixer is an excellent investment! I just love mine! The dough hook attachment is the greatest invention ever. No more kneading! I used this wonderful machine to make 4 pounds of Pizza Geina dough without breaking a sweat. Add your ingredients, turn it on and it does the rest! It has a very powerful motor and every part of this mixer is excellent quality and well made. It is simple to lock in the mixing bowl and it is also a breeze to clean. The different attachments are very easy to attach and remove. It would be impossible not to love it! Did I mention how easy the clean up is? I love it so much I bought the KitchenAid quilted cover for it. Once you use this mixer you will never want to use anything else! The Best!!!

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GLO-SHC says "KitchenAid mixer is so worth the money" about KitchenAid mixer

GLO-SHC — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:28:02 GMT

I love to bake and last summer I finally decided to invest in the 5 qrt kitchenaid mixer. This is a great tool with lots of options when it comes to size, accessories and colors...I got the ever-stylish-goes-with-everything stainless steel. It makes baking super easy....no more struggling with hand mixers to get the job done. The pouring shield is fanastic, useful and eliminates the mess.

My only suggestion: definitely fill out the warranty card or buy all metal attachments. I already chipped the enamel on my paddle attachment :(

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Birdie2x3 says "This slow cooker is a wonderful time saver and great value!" about Euro-Pro Kitchen KC260LC

Birdie2x3 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:09:19 GMT

Having year's of experience's cooking, I still love to serve meal's that are enjoyed by my family and friend's. My Euro-Pro Slow Cooker alway's delivers great and satisfying meals!

These quick, fast and easy to cook meal's are so simple that you can prepare the day before, 0ver-night or start them in the morning for a dinner that evening! It is great for new cooks as well as experienced.

This method of slow cooking meals is easily adaptable for Heart healthy, low-fat, low sodium etc... You simply choose your recipe, add the ingredient's and follow the direction's, which are included, and you have a fabulous meal.

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thisbme says "Kenmore 7-Quart/Programmable Slow Cooker - My time saver!" about Kenmore 7-Quart/Programmable Slow Cooker

thisbme — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:31 GMT

This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! I had a huge family dinner for Thanksgiving and wondered what I would do for space in the oven for all the baked goods, potatoes, etc when the turkey was going to gobble up all the room! I found this great, huge slow cooker and just knew my trouble was over. The turkey fit in to the cooker perfectly and because of the timer, I did not have to keep checking on it and loosing heat by opening it up like I would have had to do with the oven. Absolutely worth the price and will probably last long enough to turn over to my daughter when she gets married and entertains.

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ghslunchlady32 says "One of the best things my husband ever bought me!" about KitchenAid Stand Mixer

ghslunchlady32 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:54:46 GMT

<p style="text-align: right; padding-left: 30px;">My grandmother always used her KitchenAid mixer for every big family dinner.So when me and my husband got married the first thing i asked for was a KitchenAid mixer.It took a couple times of asking for it for Christmas ,but when i got it ,i was and still am happy with it.It has been over ten years since he got it for me. It does the little dinners ,the big family dinners and all of the Christmas cookies.I like my mixer and if ever i have to get a new one, it would be the same product!...

Puchungui says "The kitchen aid is outstanding and must be in evey kitchen" about KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Puchungui — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:52:12 GMT

During years I have been doing a lot of cooking and baking specially when it comes to baking I go nuts. So it's very important to count with the best equipment. I bought my Kitchen aid mixer about 15 years ago. I still have it. It looks and works as the same day I got it. But its not the way it looks or works, I think that its because it has become part of me. My definition for this machine would be the creating aid not a kitchen aid because every time I get ready to prepare something I feel it time to create and as I watch the ingredients mixing a sensation of great come over me and when the batter is done and your pouring into the mold the sensation grows even bigger. The fluffiness of everything you do in it is out of this world. Having this machine simply gets you moving in other thing witch in my case are not using constantly but you know you have it and if you need there it is. You can grow meat, you can make pasta, and you can wisk up egg whites in a flash. On TV you see that...

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norma123n says "First Time Cook-You Will love It!" about Rachael Ray Orange Cookware set

norma123n — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:13:41 GMT

For those of you who love eating good food, but cannot consider yourself an expert in cooking, Rachel Ray Orange Cookware set is your product. Rachel Ray is well known for teaching people how to make good meals in a limited amount of time and this cookware set is well designed for those people who are just starting their adult lives. Whether you are a first time mother, wife, or just got your first place, a cookware set is always important. Some of the best features about this product are the colors, clear tops, and the cookware is non-stick. With stick pans, food gets burned eassily and the nutrients of some foods are reduced. Thus, the food does not taste as well, which is why I recommend Rachel Ray's product. On the other hand, if you are an expert in cooking, this product might not be ideal for you because its not made for long term use. However, as a first time cookware investment, this product gives you everything you need to cook any meal in the kitchen. Finally, for the price, it...

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babydoots says "Every "Chef" has to have one of these." about Pampered Chef Cutting Edge Food Chopper

babydoots — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:13:37 GMT

I first saw this item at Thanks giving when I went to a family members home for the first time. I tried the food and asked her how did you get everuything so finely chopped? She said right there and pointed at this Pampered Chef food chopper. I was surpreised at how simple this product was to use and how efficient it was to have in the kitchen. I had to have one myself. I thought she was going to tell me she took some quisine art classes or something. Now I can have my vegetabels finely chopped for my kids to eat too.

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lemerson841 says "KitchenAid Mixer is the Best Mixer made." about KitchenAid Stand Mixer

lemerson841 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:21:00 GMT

I first used a kitchen aid when i was in junior high school taking a home echonomics class and I can remember thinking how when I grow up I wanted one of those. Later in life I met my future husband and his mother had a kitchen aid and I used to go over and use it on the holidays. I knew things were finally getting established for us when we purchased our own kitchen aid. I now have the pasta kit for it too. I love my mixer and both of my daughters are already argueing about who will get it when I pass it on.

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aloma45 says "T_Fal Cookware Set The best cookware you will ever use." about T-Fal Cookware Set

aloma45 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:14:03 GMT

I have owned two sets of T-Fal cookware sets. When I moved it got left behind and now Im buying another set...These pans are the best Ive ever used I wont own anything else.I highly recommend this product to anyone that doesnt own it.....The pans are easy clean up and last forever if you take care of it.....The cost is not that expensive compared to other cookware...You get what you pay for and what a value and the pans are great....The frying pans are the best Ive ever used now Im trying to get my friends to try them instead of buying cheap pans that dont last......Love T-Fal cookware I hope you try it what a value....

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hollywoods says "Martha Stewart's cookware for everyday meals, it's a good thing!" about Martha Stewart 10 piece cookware set

hollywoods — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:10:18 GMT

I recently moved to a new place and decided I needed to toss my old pots and pans and start fresh. I am a mother of three very hungry, impatient children. I typically have all four burners working as well as a rice cooker at times. After much debate over cookware selection, I decided on the Martha Stewart's 10 piece cookware set. I was so happy to find a set that was not coated with a "scratch resistant, non-stick coating" that resists no scratches. Not to mention, if you happen to walk away from your food for a few minutes to long, the "non-stick coating" seems to flake and "stick" to your food. I've tossed many a meal to this occurrence. The material that this cookware is made of, is reminiscent of a "cast iron type" material but lighter and smoother, without the need for "seasoning" the pans prior to first use. It's extremely heavy duty, and food just doesn't stick to it, which makes it so easy to clean. Most affordable cookware now days is so thin and aluminum, one bad choice on...

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usagierin says "Saves time and your sanity!" about Onetouch Automatic Can Opener White 29101

usagierin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:05:18 GMT

In the past Ive always used an under the counter can opener. One day it died and i couldn't find another like it so i bought a hand can opener. OMG those things are such a waste of money! I cant begin to count how many forks Ive bent to finish opening the can. I saw the one-touch and figured I'll give it a try. A wise decision!! It's small enough to keep in the kitchen drawer! It's so easy to use and clean. It can be used with just one hand and stops on its own. I love that the edges are not sharp!

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starflower713 says "Glad's Press 'n Seal Wrap is the BEST wrap out there!" about Glad Press 'n Seal Wrap

starflower713 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:26:18 GMT

Glad hit a home run with their Press 'n Seal Wrap. It solves the problem when you can't find the right top for a plastic storage container. It sticks well to just about anything. The only drawback is it won't stick to a dish that has condensation on it, but you can avert the problem by wiping the dish first and removing any moisture. It sticks so much better than plastic wrap and it keeps things so much fresher because the seal is so good. Another great use is wrapping items for the freezer. If you wrap your meats in this wrap and then place in a zipper storage bag and squeeze out all the air, you will avoid freezer burn. It really works well for individually wrapping things for the fridge or the freezer. Its well worth every penny.

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starflower713 says "Calphalon is excellent cookware that hold up indefinitely!" about Calphalon Pots and Pans

starflower713 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:16:51 GMT

Calphalon cookware can be used to cook just about anything and nothing sticks to it. I have two frying pans and a dutch oven. I also own a stainless set of cookware that I use for only certain things because it doesn't hold a candle to the Calphalon. Had I known how much I like the Calphalon, I never would have purchased the stainless steel cookware. I have to say my favorite piece is the dutch oven. I use it on my cooktop for making soups,stews, spaghetti noodles, and other large recipes. I especially love using it in the oven. It works for baking a chicken in the oven and it comes out perfect every time. I also use the dutch oven for baking pork and beef roasts. It comes out so tender and moist, because it is encased and holds in the moisture. The cleanup is the best part. These pans just come clean so easily no matter what you cook. I read one review that said eggs stick to these pans, but if you spray it with a little nonstick cooking spray, it doesn't stick. The other......

starflower713 says "I have a set of corningware casseroles that are 24 years old!" about Corningware corningware oven casarole dishes

starflower713 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:01:41 GMT

I have a set of corningware casserole dishes that I received as a wedding gift in 1986 and they are in the same condition as they were when I received them and that's not because they have been sitting in the cabinet not being used. I use the 2 quart casserole several times a week and the larger one several times a month. Not only are they great for everyday use, but they are also so attractive that I don't hesitate taking them to someone else's home. The largest dish has a metal trivet that also allows you to pick up a hot casserole without burning your hands. I cannot say enough good things about this set and how well it has held up and I own the white ones. The clean up so easily even when something burns on them. You just soak for about 10 minutes in warm soapy water and they come clean no problem at all. I am even considering adding to my collection as I am doing more and more entertaining for our growing family.

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BigMamaLin says "KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a durable, sturdy appliance" about KitchenAid Stand Mixer

BigMamaLin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:07:37 GMT

I purchased the KitchenAid Stand Mixer because it was on sale. Previously all of my stand mixers were made by Mixmaster. All of the parts are steardy and made of stainless steal including the mixing bowl. The mixer and bowl can be locked in place before operating. This mixer operates quietly at all speeds. The bowl has a handle for easy placement and removal. The attachments mix evenly and thoroughly even with thick batters. The mixer is sturdy and does not rock or move even at high speeds. The only drawback, the bottom of the bowl is narrower than the top, so cleaning is a little difficult.

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pogock says "Great product to use every day- stays in the oven!" about Pampered Chef Large Round Baking Stone - 1370

pogock — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:38:13 GMT

Pampered Chef has some great products, this is no exception! I leave my round stone in the oven, it is easy to remove with the metal stand. The more you use it the better it gets. Reheating pizza is so easy, you come out with perfect cruchy crusts every time. Baking rolls and cookies, they come out perfect every time. It is easy to clean, just scrape it off with a spatula, but when it needs a good cleaning I keep it in the oven while using the self cleaning mode. I leave it in there and it comes out perfectly clean and new every time.

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