11/30/2011

Weber 9501 Roast Holder Review

Weber 9501 Roast Holder
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This may be called a roast holder but you've missed out until you have used one to cook a turkey.You can cook up to a 14 lb. turkey easily in a 22-1/2 inch grill using this rack.I cooked my first turkey in a Weber 21 years ago and have cooked at least two every year since.There is no comparison if you want a moist tasty turkey.My family would mutiny if I tried to cook a turkey any other way and my wife loves to have her oven available to fix the rest of the holiday dinner.Maybe one day I'll try cook a roast but I wouldn't trade this rack for any other way to cook a turkey.

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Easily carry roasts to and from the grill with this nickel -plated holder.Use on 18-1/2-inch kettles or larger and all Weber gas grills.

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11/29/2011

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Barbecue Sauce Mop with Removable Head Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Barbecue Sauce Mop with Removable Head
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As mops go this is one of the better ones that I have used.Often when I am smoking a brisket I need something that I can just slop on the juices with, and this mop is great.The fibers are quite absorbant so the hold a lot of juices.The handle is long enough that I can reach through the small smoker door and mop my meats on the bottom rack.I love the fact that the head is detachable, this makes cleaning up simple.

You can't go wrong with this mop.

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Grilling authority, Steven Raichlen, host of the popular cooking series Barbecue University and author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series, partnered with The Companion Group to create a fabulous line of innovative, versatile barbecue products.The Sauce Mop is great for applying your favorite basting mixtures, flavored butters, glazes, and mop or barbecue sauces.The all cotton brush head detaches for easy soaking and cleaning.

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11/28/2011

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Stainless Flexi Basket Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Stainless Flexi Basket
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This flexible basket is great for grilling fish.I just grilled 3.5 lbs of sockeye salmon and it worked like a charm (the basket is large and can fit a lot of stuff).

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The weave of the Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue unique flexible mesh basket accommodates an incredible variety of food. Everything from fish fillets to whole zucchini to chicken halves. Food is locked into the stainless steel basket so the entire basket of food can be turned all at once without losing a bite. Signature handle with loop for storage. 15-1/2-inch by 11-inch.

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11/27/2011

Cuisinart CW-128 8-Inch Stainless Steel Grilling Wok with Removable Handle Review

Cuisinart CW-128 8 inch Stainless Steel Grilling Wok with Removable Handle
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I have owned several of these grill baskets/woks, and this one is the best.I always liked doing shish-kabob type meals on the grill, but the problem with different foods taking different times to grill was a big problem.The mushrooms were never done and the tomatoes were falling off the skewer.This grill wok solves that problem completely.

I can stage the entry of veggies/meats into the grill wok according to the time it takes them to cook.Things like mushrooms and garlic cloves go in first.Squash, onion, peppers come next.Cherry tomatoes go in last, just enough to warm them a bit.A little spray oil, seasoning and experience and your grilled veggie dishes come out healthy and absolutely delicious.I've done quick-grill seafood medleys in this successfully, too (shrimp, scallops, calamari).Getting the grill really hot seems to be the key to getting a slight char while not overcooking.

I've owned several grill baskets and this one is much better than any other I've tried, so much so I've thrown those out and am now buying another one of these.The ability to detach the handle and securely re-attach it quickly is the feature that sets this one apart.I like to be able to close the grill's lid to retain heat since I usually cook meats on the top rack.Fold-away handles on other designs I've tried are not secure enough to use the saute` action I find essential to keeping the contents moving adequately over a hot grill, and small side-handles on others I've tried are even less useful.I just open the grill every minute or two, attach the handle, and toss the contents, adding seasoning or more ingredients as needed.Works like a charm!

The round shape is perfect - no corners for food to get stuck in.Stainless steel is nice, too.This thing gets "seasoned" like an iron skillet after a few uses.I leave mine on the hot grill when done and it pretty much takes care of itself.

You can overfill these things, which makes if very difficult to move the contents around freely, so you may want two if you find yourself grilling for more than a few folks at a time - and you have enough area on your grill.

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Step outside and spice up your grill with the new Cuisinart® Stainless Steel Grilling Wok.Start with the freshest vegetables and add a helping of juicy meats or fish.Just a dash of your favorite spices or stir-fry sauce and your sizzling creation is complete.Designed with a large stainless steel cooking surface and removable handle, the Grilling Wok is certain to bring new adventures to your grilling experience.

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11/26/2011

Charcoal Companion PBZ-2 Light 'Em Up Amazing Bug Zapper Review

Charcoal Companion PBZ-2 Light 'Em Up Amazing Bug Zapper
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...but it does work okay for mosquitoes. It's easier to wear one of those Off! fans, though.

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Knock their lights out. Keep the bugs away from your next barbecue without resorting to unsafe insect sprays with the Light 'Em Up Amazing Bug Zapper . Four red LEDs light up when the button is pressed on the blue plastic frame. The handheld bug zapper is shaped like a tennis racket and kills insects on contact via an electric current when they touch the surface of the net. The zapper operates on two AA batteries and, for safety, activates when you simultaneously press the two buttons on its handle. The bug zapper is safe for either indoor or outdoor use; however, people should exercise caution when the zapper is activated as it will cause a shock. This is not a toy.

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11/25/2011

George Foreman GR80 Big George Rotisserie Review

George Foreman GR80 Big George Rotisserie
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I'll admit it, I am somewhat a snob about kitchen items, after all you are only as good as your tools (O.K., I don't buy ANY junk products). The mere idea of buying an infomercial product had me cringing that someone might walk past my Calphalon cookware and Henkel knives and see (gasp!), a George Foreman Rotisserie. But, what choice is out there that will rotisserie a turkey? My problem is I only have one oven and need to cook the bird somewhere else so my oven is clear for my homemade pies, etc. I figured I would try the George Foreman Rotisserie and probably return it when I found out it didn't work.
Well, this baby now has a permanent home on my precious countertop.What immediately struck me was the quality, this thing is impressively heavy, even the baking tray has actual weight. The included accesories (lots of them) are all far more heavy duty and better designed than I expected.The unit runs nicely quiet and the video is actually useful; I trussed a chicken like a pro in no time!
I just wish they had a better way of displaying temperature (a series of dots must be interpreted from 1-6=200-450 degrees), but that is not a major deal. Unlike a toaster oven, the unit is large enough to bake a pie or lots of the bigger things that just won't fit in a toaster oven.While it is fair to say there are better and faster ways to toast your bagel, for the serious meat lover this product should be on your "I want" list.

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11/24/2011

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Instant Read Thermometer Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Instant Read Thermometer
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I got a couple of these for the cost of S/H with coupons from Raichlen's books, so I cannot complain about the price. But I opened the lid of the smoker to check the temperature, inserted the thermometer, turned to quickly answer a friend's question about the barn and when I turned back to the grill, the plastic on the thermometer had bubbled and melted all over poor Steven's face. I threw the other one out. Not a good buy.

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Grilling authority, Steven Raichlen, host of the popular cooking series Barbecue University and author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series, partnered with The Companion Group to create a fabulous line of innovative, versatile barbecue products.When it comes to knowing when meats are perfectly cooked, professional pit masters leave nothing to chance.Instead, they reach for their trusty instant read meat thermometer.Our Best of Barbecue grill thermometer comes with an oversize dial, so you can read the temperature easily.

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11/23/2011

NuWave 20326 Pro Digital-Controlled Infrared Tabletop Oven, Black Review

NuWave 20326 Pro Digital-Controlled Infrared Tabletop Oven, Black
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I was first introduced to the NuWave oven by my sister's boyfriend's grandfather. His grandfather needed to get rid of a lot of personal items because he was moving into an old folks home because he could no longer take care of himself. So we put his NuWave oven to use by cooking a lot of different things in it. Being a person who doesn't trust much infomercials I was skeptical at how well the NuWave oven works at first. I even saw the local news reporting on how quickly the NuWave oven makes meals but was still skeptical till I used it myself. I found that it cooked most meals pretty well and you really didn't have to watch it. You just set the cooking time and leave and come back when it's finished. I was so impressed by this that I bought one myself and used it at my apartment going to college. This thing was a life saver because I wouldn't have time to get food ready because I worked, had to do school work, and had to get ready for school. Which gives me absolutely little time to prepare food. It works well if you don't have a lot of time on your hands.

I cooked chicken thighs/legs/quarters/drumsticks, pork steaks, beef steaks, pork loins, pork chops, pork ribs, linguica sausage, smoke sausage, bratwurst, pizza (frozen and home made), frozen burritos, sasauge links, muffins, spam, vienna sausages, tater tots, salmon, tilapia, and practically anything you could think of in it. Most of the time it came out pretty good. Just make sure you turn it over because sometimes the other side of the food is unevenly cooked. It's very good for reheating certain types of food though.

Pros:
Saved time
Very convenient
Little effort
Didn't have to constantly monitor it
Easy to clean

Cons:
Sometimes the food was cooked unevenly because there is only one heat source
The dome eventually cracks and breaks (no one tells you this)
NuWave doesn't offer any replacement parts
It will not replace certain microwave items or the need to deep fry certain things
Cooking fatty foods will make it explode oil all over your plastic dome
The dome eventually gets stained and is difficult to remove
They don't offer a glass dome

*TIPS*
Always make sure you flip your food so it cooks evenly
Follow the suggested temperature power setting for the food you are cooking
Make sure you line the pan with aluminum foil so you don't have to scrub the pan

The plastic dome will slowly crack, I wish they would offer it with a heavy duty glass dome but it would cost them too much money to send you a NuWave with a glass dome. I guarantee the dome will crack first before the heating element will give out on your NuWave. But after 8 months of usage, the dome is cracked. I used this thing daily but it will not replace the need to fry chicken in a deep fryer or the convenience of microwaving food in a microwave safe container. I am now outsourcing to a glass blower who will manufacture me a replacement dome.

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Without using any fats or oils, this digital-controlled infrared tabletop oven quickly and easily cooks meat, poultry, and fish, while keeping them moist on the inside and crisp and browned on the outside. Compared to a 3500-watt conventional oven, the 1500-watt infrared oven cooks food up to 50-percent faster and saves 85-percent more energy. Its patented trio of cooking methods includes conduction to apply heat directly to food, convection to circulate heat around food, and infrared radiant heat to penetrate food, cooking from the inside out. The unit's triple cooking methods allow for barbecuing, roasting, air frying, broiling, baking, steaming, dehydrating, and grilling, all without pre-heating or defrosting or the need for ventilation. Start the oven and watch food sizzle and brown under the clear, lightweight, highly durable polycarbonate dome. All oil splatters are self-contained, and the unit's base can be used as a serving tray. The exceptionally versatile oven offers a lightweight, portable design, which makes it a nice choice for use in a dorm or RV, on a boat, or simply as an extra oven when gathering with friends and family. All parts, except the powerhead, clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. Accessories include an extender ring, a reversible stainless-steel cooking rack, and a micro ceramic baking pan. An owner's manual and recipes are also included. The infrared oven measures approximately 14 by 14 by 16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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11/22/2011

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Wide Bamboo Grilling Kabob Skewers 12-inch Long, Set of 25 Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Wide Bamboo Grilling Kabob Skewers 12-inch Long, Set of 25
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If you take care and soak these properly and lay down a foil barrier below the handles as demonstrated on BBQU, you should get quite a few uses out of them.They are sturdy and do not splinter as you skewer your food even after multiple uses.

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Made from natural bamboo and disposable or washable and reusable, as you desire.Sharp point for easy piercing and thanks to the flat shape, food won't slip or spin when you turn the skewer.12-inch length is ideal for entree size kebabs.Set of 25.

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11/21/2011

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Galvanized Charcoal and Ash Can with Lid Review

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Galvanized Charcoal and Ash Can with Lid
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You put stuff in it....and the stuff stays there! And just in case you are afraid the stuff might come out, it has a lid...and that works too! You put it on, and it covers the can....very nice...very nice indeed!

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Grilling authority, Steven Raichlen, host of the popular cooking series Barbecue University and author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series, partnered with The Companion Group to create a fabulous line of innovative, versatile barbecue products.The large sized galvanized charcoal and ash can with fitted lid is great for storing charcoal or ashes.Holds up to 15 pounds of charcoal briquettes.The tight fitted lid keeps them dry.Keep hot ashes safe until they cool off.

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11/20/2011

Salton? Popcorn Maker Review

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This makes popcorn in about four minutes and then you flip it over to serve in the lid. I've read stories about other manufacturer's popcorn makers gouging Teflon off their cases, this one is nicely manufactured, works great, works FAST and is easy to clean! I don't like microwave popcorn and I cannot believe I've been shaking a big pan on the stovetop to make popcorn compared with how easy this popcorn popper is! If you like popcorn this is 100% worth the money!

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Salton Popcorn Maker. SAVE BIG! Throwing a bag into the microwave has become commonplace, even if fake butter flavor, scorched kernels and "old maids" are the price we pay. But now, Salton makes it simple to get the REAL stuff! This fantastic Popper is just as effortless, but produces far better results! Plus, YOU control the butter! Makes up to 3 quarts at a time; Works without added oil; Cover doubles as a serving bowl; Lighted on / off switch; Non-stick heating surface; Bi-directional rotating stirrer prevents scorching; Easy-grip handles.; Recipes included. 13 7/8 x 11 1/8 x 11", 3 lbs., 12 ozs. ETL-listed. Order Yours! Salton Popcorn Maker

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11/19/2011

Staub Rectangular Roasting Dish, 15 Inch x 9 7/8 Inch, Black Review

Staub Rectangular Roasting Dish, 15 Inch x 9 7/8 Inch, Black
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This pan is HEAVY enameled cast iron so it cleans like a dream!This is so thick and heavy that it won't bow or buckle under the largest roasts.What truly makes this unique is that it can be used on the STOVETOP!You can safely use this on an induction stove (or gas), then put it in the oven, under the broiler, and back to the stovetop to make a sauce.It looks really funny cooking with a pan like this on the stovetop, but since it distributes heat so well I don't have any hot spots if the burner doesn't fit.

Dishes that burn in other pans cook perfectly in all of my Staub.This is a great multipurpose pan which is the perfect size for a large chicken or standard cake.

The roaster looks very basic without any logos or bright colors, but this is a piece that is bought for function.If not dropped, it should last a lifetime.

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974.For restaurateurs or home chef's, Staub miniature sizes are perfect for creating elegant individual servings that will make friends and family feel special. Durable cast iron roasting dish retains and redistributes heat evenly and effectively, plus it's ready to use—no seasoning required.

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11/18/2011

Magnalite Classic 13-Piece Cookware Set Review

Magnalite Classic 13-Piece Cookware Set
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My mother has had this line since she was married in 1970.They have been through everything from burnt-on peanut brittle syrup that required a few hours of steel wool and elbow grease to remove to 35 years of dishwasher cleanings.I expect she'll go to her grave with these pots.I, on the other hand, was married four years ago and recieved a "top-of-the-line" brand of cookware that has a non-stick coating that cost the same as this set.I've now had to replace the non-stick pans because the coating has started to peel, and my pans have never heated as evenly as those of my mother's.I've invested in Magnalites, and I expect they'll be the last cookware I'll ever buy.

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Pleasing cooks since 1934, Magnalite's classic cast-aluminum cookware lasts a lifetime of sauteing, roasting, simmering, and stewing. This 13-piece set includes 1-quart and 2-quart saucepans with lids, a 5-quart Dutch oven with lid and meat rack, a 10-inch skillet, a 15-inch roaster with lid and meat rack, and a 3-quart casserole with lid. Each smooth-finished, handsome component is constructed of professional-grade aluminum that is hand-cast to control the thickness of the piece. The results are heavy, vapor-tight cast lids that lock in moisture, and extra-thick, warp-proof bases that maximize conductivity by allowing heat to travel quickly and evenly up the sides of the pans. Black phenolic handles and lid knobs stay cool on the stovetop and are oven-safe to 350

11/17/2011

Magnalite Classic 8-Piece Aluminum Cookware Set Review

Magnalite Classic 8-Piece Aluminum Cookware Set
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My mom got this as a wedding present in the early 1940's.She was never a good cook, so I have been using it since the '60's.I stole some of her pieces when I married, but returned them when I found them for sale again.I purchased my first piece, a chicken frier, for about $25.00 in 1970, which was a huge price back then, and couldn't wait to get my hands on more.I bought a starter set of 8 pieces a few years later when I finally saw it again, and it forms the basis of my extensive cookware collection.I have been called the "Greatest cooker on earth" by many men, and I attribute some of the praise to this cookware.

This is heavy cast aluminum, with the same heat dispersal properties of cast iron, except that it can be washed and scrubbed.I polish mine from time to time, and it still looks new! It can be placed in the dishwasher, unlike cast iron.The cooking qualities are exceptional.Heat is disbursed over the entire bottom and sides of the pans, allowing a lower heat setting, and giving a more consistent heat to all the food within.There are no hot spots, which scorch the food and cause uneven browning or burning.The lids are heavy enough to seal the steam in the pots, which forms a mini-pressure cooker, cutting down on the cooking time a bit.They will not warp if overheated, which is important if you use electric heat.I mean, who hasn't lost track of time and let a pot burn now and then?It happens in a busy kitchen.But this isn't a catastrophe as it would be with cheaper cookware.I have added a few smaller pots as my family size has been reduced, but I cannnot conceive why anyone would want some of this designer/celebrity cookware with the raised rings that could never be scrubbed clean in a thousand hours!Just be sure you season the cookware in a slow oven first. (Wipe with cooking oil inside, including the lids, and bake all of it in a 225 degree oven for about 8 hours.)Reseason as necessary.Buy as much of it as you can afford, and add to it as the time and money allow.I use the heavy cast aluminum teflon skillets, and have gone through dozens of sets of those!YOu can't beat the Magnalite for delicate sauces, rice, and stews, or anything fried!

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Magnalite Classic 8-Piece Cookware Set. Includes 1-Each-1-Quart Covered Saucepan, 1-Each-2-Quart Covered Saucepan, 1-Each-5-Quart Covered Dutch Oven With Rack, 1-Each-10-Inch Open Skillet.Magnalite cookware feature vessels and lids constructed from hand-poured cast aluminum.The vessels feature a thick base that won't warp.Heavy domed lids lock-in moisture, transfer heat from the vessel side wall, and help facilitate convection style heating.Features phenolic handles and lids which are oven safe to 350 degrees.Line has earned a loyal user base who appreciates its uniquely even heating.

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11/16/2011

Sanyo SK-CV8S Digital Convection 6-Slice Toaster Oven Review

Sanyo SK-CV8S Digital Convection 6-Slice Toaster Oven
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Sanyo SK-CV8S Digital Convection 6-Slice Toaster Oven

At exactly the the three-month mark since purchase, I have to report this is NOT a well-made unit. I'd had trouble with it over the last week, and determined yesterday that the cause was total failure of the lower heating elements. Doesn't matter if I get it repaired or replaced, or I don't. Nothing should fail so totally, so fast. I've retracted my earlier review and dropped this to One Star. My apologies to anyone who relied on this review and purchased this product. See below for all the Good Things I had to say about it and now regret publishing.
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I've had this oven for six weeks now. When I purchased it, no one had reviewed it yet, so it was a minor gamble (a friend had an earlier Sanyo 4-slice convection toaster oven, and had nothing but good things to say about it.) In a solo household, there's little need for six or even four slices of toast, but I was looking more for oven replacement than toasting. Still, I like toast, and when you buy a "toaster oven", you know it's going to do some things well, and others not so well. Note: although the manufacturer notes the Temperature Selection ranges from 140

11/15/2011

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Ovens Review

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Ovens
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Just want to let you all know that the lid of this 4-1/2 quart pan also fits the 9-1/2" inch Tarte Tatin/Anniversary pan ...

In addition to buying this 4-1/2" round oven, I wanted to buy a small Buffet Casserole (the 2-quart size) to cook chicken & rice or pork chops when it's just my husband and myself, but I decided to buy the Tarte Tatin/"Anniversary" pan (same pan, two different names) instead for two reasons:

1) One less lid in the cupboard
2) I thought the shape of the anniversary pan's flat bottom would be a little bit more useful. I can make Tarte Tatin of course, but also regular cakes (come out delicious, just line this pan with parchment paper -- the cake comes out so perfect you may throw away your cake pans to make space for more Le Creuset cookware, lol), quiche, one pot breakfasts, etc.

Because the lid of this 4-1/2" oven fits on top of the anniversary pan, I can also use that anniversary pan to cook dishes with rice in them, poach chicken breasts, etc.

Of course, read all the other reviews about this 4-1/2 quart size pan. It's the perfect size pan to cook meals for 6 people.

FYI: If you are trying to decide what size to buy, just to let you know Le Creuset recommends that you choose a pan size where the contents of what you are trying to cook fills the pan at least 50%, if not three-quarters of the way full to the top, to make the most of the radiant heat qualities of cast iron (with this cast iron pan, the heat not only travels through the bottom of the pan, but also up the sides -- very different from your usual stainless steal or aluminum pan, which is why you use lower heat with these pans than with stainless steel pans).

If you use too large of a pan, your ingredients may dry out before they are cooked all the way through. Also, if you are cooking rice, if there is too much space at the top (if your pan is only 25 percent full), you may not get enough steam pressure to cook the rice all the way through.

If this is your first Le Creuset purchase, buy the size of pan you'll use most of the time, not the size you use when you cook for company. These pans are so addictive, you'll can always buy the bigger size later for specialty recipes.

This 4-1/2 quart is perfect for cooking for 3 to 6 people.

The 3-1/2 quart is perfect for 2 to 4 people.

The 2-1/2 quart is good for 1 or 2 people, or rice for 4 people.

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11/13/2011

Hario Coffee Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic Review

Hario Coffee Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic
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Ideal for making 1 cup of coffee when you don't want to make a pot.Quality is excellent.

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In Japanese, HARIO means "The King of Glass". Since its founding in 1921, this Japanese company has been manufacturing glassware of the highest quality for general consumers and for industrial uses. This cone pour-over is designed to work with their cloth and paper filters to produce a superior cup of coffee.

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11/12/2011

Sunpentown SR-1851 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop Review

Sunpentown SR-1851 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop
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I would have given it 5 stars if it was even a little bit less expensive: the price is bound to keep some people from wanting to try it.

Also, if you have a lot of non-ferrous, glass, etc. cookware, read thisbefore buying an induction cooktop!

1. You won't be able to use non-ferrous (non-magnetic) pots and pans. Check your cookware with a magnet before purchasing an induction plate. If they're not magnetic at all, they probably won't work. We use enamel-coated cast iron pots, and they work really well.
2. Cooks much more efficiently than gas or electric (heats up faster, and doesn't shed excess heat in the area not in contact with the pot).
3. Your cooking area doesn't get hot, only the pot and the food do. If you have to cook in the summer, you'll appreciate not having to crank up the A/C.

It has some really great safely features, too: if the pot isn't compatible, or if you remove it, the cooktop starts to beep. If you don't put the pot back (or transfer it to one that works on induction stoves), it turns itself off. It has a sealed top and sealed controls so spills or splatters can't get into the element or the console.

I thought about getting one of these for about 7 months before making the purchase, and now I'm really glad that I did.

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Sleek and energy efficient, this convenient cooktop brings the comfort and health benefits of home-cooked foods to the office, dorm room, cabin, or anywhere in need of a portable heat source. Unlike standard electric elements, it supplies an induction heating element, which delivers the same precise control over the heat as with a gas burner, but without the danger of an open flame. The 1200-watt single burner provides warm and cook functions, nine power levels from 260 to 1200 watts, and nine temperature settings that range from 120 to 420 degrees F--perfect for everything from gently soft-boiled eggs to hearty soups, stews, and more. Its ceramic-glass surface creates instant heat to induction-compatible pans, and with the heat turned down will just as quickly decrease the heat to the pan. For added safety, the appliance comes with overheat protection, automatic shut-off protection, and it will stop producing heat if the pan gets accidentally removed from the cooktop. Even more, its magnetic waves have no effect on skin or anything other than iron or steel. Other highlights include an easy-to-clean design that can be wiped down with a damp cloth as needed, a user-friendly push-button control panel with a digital display, and a 99-minute timer that aids in properly cooking all dishes, reducing the risks of overcooking, burning, and waste. The ETL-approved induction cooktop measures 13-3/4 by 11-4/5 by 2-2/3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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