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    November 3, 2010
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Breville Lift and Look Long Slot Toaster, BTA630XL : Intelligent technology and extra-wide and long slots toast artisanal breads, bagels and pastries to exact shade desired. With the touch of a button and five precise shade levels, the motorized carriage on the Breville Lift and Look toaster lowers bread, bagel or English muffins. As the toasting cycle begins, the internal countdown with visible LED indicates toasting level progress. Lift and look function automatically raises bread carriage, allowing a quick check, without canceling or resetting the cycle. Also conveniently lets you adjust toasting before the end of the cycle. This high-tech Breville toaster performs beyond traditional mechanical toasters. With A Bit More targeted function, bread lowers to add the perfect finishing touch. Self-centering slots fit up to 4 slices of sandwich bread or English muffins. Features bagel and defrost buttons, toast/cancel and audible ready alert. The bagel function on this long slot toaster activates additional heat to the center heating elements, toasting only the inside of the bagel. Using the defrost button, this toaster automatically increases time to thaw frozen bread, waffles or pastries, then toasts to the browning level. Removable crumb tray is dishwasher safe. Product Features High-end technology with motorized carriage to raise and lower bread at the touch of a button Five shade levels toast bread, bagels or pastries to perfection Extra-wide and long slots accommodate artisanal breads LCD indicates toasting progress Lift and look function automatically raises carriage to check shade level without resetting or canceling cycle A Bit More button lowers carriage and automatically begins the precise toasting time to add the perfect finishing touch Self-centering slots fit up to 4 slices of sandwich bread or English muffins Defrost function thaws frozen waffles or pastries completely before beginning the toasting process Bagel function activates additional heat to the center of the elements, toasting only the inside of the bagel Audible ready alert Toast/cancel button re-illuminates when any button is pressed or browning lever is repositioned Removable crumb tray Breville Assist Plug is easier to insert into outlet
 
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Just right
PostedNovember 6, 2012
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Thick slices or long slices, this is the toaster for me. Easy to operate. Mind you, this toaster takes up some serious space on the counter top, but I think it's worth it.
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All-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel Sauce Pan with Lid : With deep straight sides and a perfectly flat bottom, this pan is cookware's multipurpose workhorse for everything from boiling eggs and heating soup to cooking cereals or vegetables or the namesake function, making sauces. The All-Clad stainless-steel collection of cookware for ultimate cooking convenience features redesigned ergonomic handles and All-Clad brand and measurement/capacity on the underside of each pan for easy identification. Lids made in the USA. All-Clad's leading cookware line is brilliantly styled with a hand-polished gleaming stainless-steel finish that many of the world's professional and home chefs prefer. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior will not react with food, leaving the pure taste you desire. Magnetic exterior is perfect for induction cooktops. Made in the USA. Product Features 3-ply bonded construction for a lifetime of use Mirror-finished magnetic stainless-steel exterior is hand-polished to a lustrous shine Pure aluminum core covers bottom of the pan and extends up the sides for greater heat conductivity Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior helps prevent foods from sticking Stainless-steel interior will not react with foods Cookware maintains even heat distribution that prevents "hot spots" when cooking Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort Handles and rivets are polished stainless-steel creating a striking impression High-strength, noncorrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer Bonded cookware handcrafted in the USA
 
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Suits me!
PostedNovember 2, 2012
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I bought this to replace another manufacturers guaranteed stainless steel pot, which rusted on the bottom and at the rivets. This is a heavy duty pot, puts the other one to shame.
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All-Clad d5 Brushed Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid : This All-Clad saute pan is the ultimate pan for sauteing, frying and searing, with high sides retaining liquids while braising or deglazing. Patented 5-ply construction delivers a higher, unsurpassed level of even-heating performance, without hot spots. The best in American craftsmanship from the inventor of metal-bonded cookware, this All-Clad saute pan is engineered with 5 layers of custom-formulated metals: 18/10 stainless-steel interior, bonded to aluminum, stainless-steel, aluminum and stainless-steel exterior that extends up the sides for unprecedented heat distribution. This exclusive patented All-Clad saute pan provides a noticeable difference in cooking, while saut?ing, braising or deglazing. Equally-suited for preparing marinara or Alfredo sauce, this All-Clad d5 stainless-steel saute pan is 20% more efficient than tri-ply, to achieve gourmet cooking results using lower heat setting. For easy identification, the All-Clad brand and capacity/measurement are provided on the outer base of each piece. Dripless rim on this All-Clad saute pan ensures easy, mess-free pouring. Ergonomic handles with finger guards provide balanced control, a definite advantage when handling multiple pans on the stove top or in the oven. Lids made in the USA. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior will not react with food, leaving the pure taste you desire. Magnetic exterior is perfect for all cooktops, including induction. Dishwasher-safe. Made in the USA. Product Features 5-ply patented construction for a lifetime of use Engineered and manufactured in America with custom-formulated metals, the bonding of 5 layers delivers a higher level of cooking performance The ultimate pan for sauteing, frying and searing, without hot spots High sides to saute, sear or deep fry, and retain liquids while braising or deglazing Easy-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior with bonded layers of aluminum, stainless-steel, aluminum and stainless-steel exterior that extend up the sides provide unprecedented cooking performance Heats quickly and distributes heat evenly to cook food at a lower temperature Encapsulated construction prevents foods from sticking All-Clad features the brand and measurement/capacity on the outer base for easy identification Ergonomic stay-cool handle with finger guard allows improved balance and control Handles and rivets are polished stainless-steel, creating a striking impression High-strength, noncorrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer
 
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Solid!
PostedNovember 2, 2012
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I actually bought this model by mistake(my own). It is just solid. Like all All-Clad I own, a quality product.
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 CHEFS Stainless Steel Wire Cheese Slicer
CHEFS Stainless Steel Wire Cheese Slicer
CHEFS Stainless Steel Wire Cheese Slicer : Slice exact thickness of soft or hard cheeses with this 18/10 stainless-steel wire cheese slicer. Perfect for premium soft cheeses, such as French Brie, Camembert or preparing Buffalo Mozzarella for caprese salad. The easy-clean surface of this cheese board and slicer presents finest of cheeses as gourmet appetizers. Quickly slices cheese for entree recipes. Keeps cheese cool while slicing and retains a smooth surface. Stainless-steel wire cuts and releases cheese for uniform, catering-style servings. Safely stores in the perfectly-aligned slot after slicing. This 18/8 stainless-steel wire cheese slicer creates a gourmet presentation of Gouda or Jarlsberg paired with wine. Ideal cheese board and slicer on a buffet or formal dining table. Footed base for stability. Dishwasher-safe. CHEFS Essentials is our signature collection of professional-grade kitchen and serving tools, cookware, bakeware, dinnerware and more, available only at CHEFS Catalog. You will love the selection -- meticulously crafted and tested to delight the most discerning cook, these tools deliver exceptional quality, performance and durability in the kitchen. Product Features Elegant for table service, with precision-cutting wire creating uniform slices Perfect for premium soft cheeses, such as Brie, Camembert or Buffalo Mozzarella Easy-clean surface presents cheese as gourmet appetizers Quickly slices cheese for entrees Keeps cheese cool while slicing, and retains a smooth surface Stainless-steel wire uniformly cuts and releases cheese for catering-style presentation Wire stores in the perfectly-aligned slot Ideal server pairing wine with cheese A beautiful presentation for hard or soft cheese on a buffet or formal dining table Footed base for stability CHEFS signature line of professional-grade cooking and serving tools are meticulously crafted and tested, ensuring long-lasting durability and performance in the kitchen
 
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Disappointing.
PostedOctober 9, 2012
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Arrived with a broken wire. Though there were spare wires, there were no directions on how to replace them.
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Le Creuset 1.25-Quart Precision Pour Saucepan : New and improved with a long enameled Cast-iron handle for better balance, and oven-safe. Specially designed saucepan features an anti-drip pouring lip for mess-free cooking. A longer handle gives you better balance when stirring for sauce reductions, re-heating or hot and cold emulsions. You can cook and serve foods in this versatile glossy, enameled cast iron saucepan, then use it to store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need. Each cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Dishwasher-safe. Made in France. 1 1/4-quart capacity. 6 1/5" Dia. x 3 1/2"H, 4 lbs. Product Features Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating Specially designed anti-drip pouring lip prevent dribbles and splatters Longer, heat-resistant enameled cast-iron handle is oven-safe, and provides better balance Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler Beautifully goes straight from cooking to table for serving, then to freezer or fridge Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains Foods will not react with the enameled finish Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F Suited for all heat sources including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen top Bright color choices coordinate with virtually any home décor
 
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedOctober 5, 2012
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Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
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Chicago Metallic Commercial II Nonstick Jelly Roll Pan : Large, versatile, multi-function nonstick jelly roll pan can be used for the largest baking projects. Chicago Metallic has provided durable tools to professional bakers since 1896. Their products stand the test of time. Perfect for the home cook, this collection is built to withstand extreme wear and tear. Our exclusive Swiss-made nonstick coating will never chip or peel, and the surfaces will never bend, warp, rust or corrode. It will last a lifetime - guaranteed. Two-coat Swiss-made nonstick finish is 10 times tougher than ordinary nonstick coatings. Professional-gauge aluminized steel. Rolled lips add tensile strength and rigidity to prevent warping.
 
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Bakeware that works
PostedNovember 9, 2010
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
These are baking pans that I am happy to have. They don't flex or bend and are easy to clean.
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Cuisinart Chef's Classic 3-Quart Chef's Pan : A deeper version of the fry pan, wonderful for pan-fried chicken, sautéed spinach, or a quick stir-fry. Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel cookware is made of mirror-polished stainless-steel. 3.5-millimeter-thick aluminum disk sandwiched in the base to ensure fast, even heating. Tight-fitting stainless-steel lids that form a precision seal with drip-free rims. Riveted handles of solid cast stainless-steel. Cool Grip stick handles dissipate heat through a V-shaped opening at the pan juncture, and have an opening at the end for hanging. Oven safe to 550 F. Dishwasher-safe. Imported. Limited lifetime warranty. Product Features Mirror-polished for a classic look 4.5-millimeter-thick pure aluminum disk sandwiched in the base to ensure fast, even heating Pan rim is tapered to make pouring clean and easy Riveted handles are made of solid cast stainless-steel for ultimate durability Handle has an opening at the end for hanging Oven-safe to 550 F Freezer-safe Dishwasher-safe Suited for electric, gas, glass ceramic, halogen cooktops
 
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Good sized sauce pan
PostedNovember 3, 2010
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
I have a set of Cuisnart pans and this one fits in nicely. For the money, they perform well. This pan is great for veggies.
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 Calphalon Unison Nonstick Sauce Pan
Calphalon Unison Nonstick Sauce Pan
Calphalon Unison Nonstick Sauce Pan : Revolutionary Slide nonstick surface cooks and releases sauces and gravies without worry of scorching or sticking to the pan. An advanced nonstick surface features three interlocking layers with a scratch- and stain-resistant surface engineered for years of service. Heavy-gauge anodized aluminum with protective base provides even heating without hot spots. The high sides and dome-shaped tempered glass lid work together to help control splatters and evaporation of liquids while returning moisture to the pan. Stirring and blending of ingredients is easy thanks to the gradual sloping of the bottom interior. Easy-to-grasp stainless-steel handle stays comfortably cool to the touch on the stove top. Unison Slide Saucepan safely keeps sauces or food warm in the oven. Dishwasher-safe. Made in the USA. Product Features Slide nonstick interior releases food without the use of oils Sauces simmer to perfection without scorching Heavy-gauge, hard anodized aluminum exterior Bottom interior slopes gradually for ease in stirring High sides narrow to the opening to prevent evaporation Riveted handles for long-lasting durability Stainless-steel helper handle for easy lifting Domed tempered glass lid with stainless-steel rim controls splatters Ergonomic stay-cool stainless-steel handle By Calphalon, the first manufacturer of anodized aluminum Lifetime warranty Made in the USA
 
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Nice little pan
PostedNovember 3, 2010
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Denis
fromUpper Saint Clair, Pa.
This is a nice little sauce pan to have around. Good solid feel, good handle. Very well made. Going to get a lot of use out of it.
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