11/30/2011

Norpro KRONA 8 Cup Multi Pot with Straining Lid Review

Norpro KRONA 8 Cup Multi Pot with Straining Lid
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I had been looking everywhere for a pot like this. My son lives in Germany and has one almost like it (without lid). It is used every day. I tried to find one in Germany, and so far have brought 2 home. Neither have been exactly what I wanted. I have also looked for this in many department and kitchen stores - no luck. I found the same Multi-Pot on another web site without the lid and at twice the price before I found this one. (I ordered 2 from that site because I was so excited). When I found this one on the Amazon site, I ordered 2 more, then I ordered another 2 for wedding presents. This is a stainless steel pot with a bottom that distributes the heat evenly so you don't get the hot-spotting that can occur with just stainless steel. The pot is a good weight and the handle is sturdy and does not wobble when the pot is filled with water - a problem I encountered with one of my German pots. I use the pot to heat up water, make sauces, hard or soft cook eggs, cook vegetables, and for many other things. The more I use this pot, the better I like it. The straining lid was an added bonus. I do clean the pot and lid by hand, and do notice that water sometimes stands under the hardware of the handle, taking a while for the lid to dry. Aside from that, this is really a neat little pot and, I keep finding new uses for it every day. Measuring lines are etched on the inside of the pot. Try it - you really can't lose at this price.

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Mix and pour omelets and batters, measure liquids, heat soup, milk and sauces.3mm and 6mm ventdrain holes built into the lid for wonderful versatility.Turn lid to seal or release steam or drain pastas and vegetables.

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Progressive International 3-Quart Collapsible Mixing Bowl, Green Review

Progressive International 3-Quart Collapsible Mixing Bowl, Green
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I bought this 3 quart size for my small motorhome. I just LOVE it.
It goes in the microwave, the pouring lip is super handy for when I make up mixes. I've used it as a festive salad bowl.
I've boiled noodles in it, in the microwave. I've made popcorn from scratch in it, by using an inverted microwave plastic plate cover as a lid. I've steamed veggies in it in the microwave. I have a special breakfast mix I make once a week, it's perfect for mixing that all up.
It snaps down to about 1.5 inches, and fits in my cabinet so nicely. I just love this bowl. It's a fabulous invention. I want more of this stuff!
Review by Dear Miss Mermaid, author of Hurricanes & Hangovers: and other tall tales and loose lies from the coconut telegraph

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. This Progressive 3 quart green collapsible mixing bowl has an innovative design that folds flat for compact storage and cleaning. Save approximately 2/3 more space when storing. This mixing bowl has a spout for easy pouring and a non-skid base. It's great for mixing, mashing, beating, whisking and more. Expand to use, collapse to store and it's safe to clean in the dishwasher.

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Progressive International Measuring Grater Review

Progressive International Measuring Grater
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This grater is unfortunately plastic on one side. The plastic is poorly fixed to the metal and came apart. This destablized the construct and eventually the top handle , also plastic, cracked and the whole thing fell apart. It lasted less than a year.

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The Progressive measuring grater allows you to measure while grating, up to two cups. Unique to this design are the removable non-skid base, comfort grip handle, three grating surfaces, and a measuring window. Its stainless-steel construction makes it safe and easy to clean in the dishwasher. All in all, this is a great gift idea for anyone outfitting a kitchen with basic food-prep tools.

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Progressive International 12 Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs Review

Progressive International 12 Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs
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I was looking for some quality tongs that used the traditional design found in restaurant services all over the world, and these Progressive International Locking Tongs are the perfect choice!
I first purchased the 12" version to see how they worked and was so impressed with the quality and the feel, I ordered one in every other size they offer as well! The short 9" is great for serving salad, the 12" can be used both during cooking or as a serving tool and the 16" is perfect for Wok cooking under high heat or when frying on a stove top. Plenty long enough to keep your hands away from any grease/oil splatter, but still give you full sturdy control over your food! I like the 16" so much for this purpose that I have stopped using most of my traditional Wok tools and just use my trusty tongs instead!
The black plastic handle guards do a good job of keeping any radiant heat off my hands when using these on the grill. I even use the 16 inchers to move hot coals and smoking wood around in my Weber smoker! The locking system is great and I have no problem with the way it works. PULL OUT on the RING to lock and PUSH IN to UNLOCK. You can lock and unlock these one handed with your hands full using this simple but effective locking system.
These tongs are a MUST HAVE for any serious home chef!

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. These 12-inch stainless steel locking tongs are perfect for all types of jobs in the kitchen: turning, flipping and serving meats, vegetables and more.Features a comfortable grip handle, quality stainless steel, a locking mechanism for storage and loops for optional hanging storage.Dishwasher safe.

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Pyrex Bakeware 4.8 Quart Oblong Baking Dish, Clear Review

Pyrex Bakeware 4.8 Quart Oblong Baking Dish, Clear
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My new (6 month old) pyrex broke violently shortly after it was taken out of the oven and set on the oven to cool. None of the stove top burners were on or had been on for hours, and ut was NOT on a burner which vents heat from the oven. All the dish contained was bread pudding, and it certainly hadn't been roasting under the broiler. The glass shards were numerous, large, sharp, very hot, and flew everywhere, with an enormously loud breaking sound, so whether or not you want to call that an explosion, I'm very glad I wasn't in the room. I've been cooking with pyrex my whole life and never had a problem with it before, so I'm loth to give it a bad review, but it was a pretty scary experience.

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A kitchen staple for more than 80 years, Pyrex bakeware is as relevant today as it was in 1915. Made of a durable, high temperature material, Pyrex bakeware is classically beautiful and versatile enough to use in the refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher and on the table in style.

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11/29/2011

black+blum Box Appetit Review

black+blum Box Appetit
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Bought my Box Appetit barely 2 months ago and up until now I've enjoyed using my Box Appetit.
Unfortunately, the lid on the triangle compartment no longer fits. I think it must've warped along with the triangle compartment itself, even though I followed the instructions to not heat the container beyond 2mins under medium power. Also one of the two snap fasteners on the lid broke off. And securing the lid to the container usually takes me at least 3 tries to get it to snap in.

I'm disappointed that this product barely lasted me 2 months.

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A revolutionary new lunch box. More like a ceramic bowl than your standard food container and with better functionality. The 'glass like' lid locks to the body for a water tight seal and has an ingenious sauce dipping area (great for sushi lovers). A sauce pot is ideal for salad dressing (or ketchup), so you can dress your salad just before you eat it. An inner dish allows you to split different foods so you can microwave a hot dish, but keep other foods cold. We have also included a fork/knife for easy one handed eating. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Progressive International 3 Piece Springform Pan Set Review

Progressive International 3 Piece Springform Pan Set
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I'm absolutely loving this set! I bake cheesecakes on a pretty regular basis. My old 9" spring-form pan was lost in my divorce. I not only wanted to replace it, but I wanted some other options to add to my cheesecake makings. What really appealed to me was the heart shaped pan. This set was not at all expensive and will last many years of baking (if you don't lose them).

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Progressive International� is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products.This 3 piece springform pan set is made from non-stick coated steel.Includes a 7" and 9" round pan and a heart shaped pan.Convenient mechanism for locking sides together and a non-stick waffled bottom helps keep cake from sticking.Perfect for making cheesecakes, delicate tarts and fruit cakes.

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Norpro Orange Juicer Review

Norpro Orange Juicer
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5/26/2009:
I just bought this juicer. I was worried about a few things:
1. I saw a Good Eats episode on oranges the very next day after I'd purchased this. Alton Brown held up this exact juicer, said it was junk, threw it away, and recommend using a more sophisticated press.
2. I read the reviews here that said there was lots of orange and juice left behind, because the orange folds up around the edges trapping fruit and juice.
3. Some people said the lemon and lime presses (I have a really cool one with a swiveling plate that lets you choose smaller for limes or larger for lemons) worked great, but the orange one didn't. That made me even more worried since my lemon/lime juicer works great and that's why I went for the orange one.
4. Finally: some people said the broke in a few months.
Here's my review:
I juiced my 1st orange. It worked great.
A. I searched online to see just how much juice an orange should produce. From what I saw, you get 2-3 oz per medium sized orange. My medium sized orange produced exactly 3 oz. So that seems pretty darned good.
B. It didn't take a lot of force to make it work, however once the orange is almost done, some squirted back up again. I am confident that was user error, but we'll see after I go buy some more oranges and experiment. I will update my review with any new facts. Some juice was above the peel. If I just opened up the squeezer and turned it over, that poured into the glass instead of flying up into my eye.
C. About the fold up, fruit left behind comments. Yup. It folded up. Yup, there was fruit in the fold. I unfolded that lip and ate what was left. It was juicy and delicious! If you are gonna chill the oj for later, this gives you a tasty treat for you light effort. But since a normal orange gives 2-3 oz of juice, and I got 3oz of juice, I just don't see this as a problem. Great yield, plus a treat for the squeezer (me).
D. Mine has only juiced on tasty orange so far. If it breaks, I will update my review. Until then... my recommendation is buy! If you want a bigger press like Alton recommends go for it, but honestly, if I squeeze 4 oranges, I'll get a nice big 12oz glass of delicious oj, and some orange bit snacks to boot. :)
E. The handles are a lot shorter than I imagined. I picked this one cause it was eligible for amazon prime. Otherwise, I'd pick the one with the longest handles for extra leverage. But again, I had zero trouble with this one, so it may not be super vital to have the longer handles.

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Extract all the juice without the rind, pulp or seeds. Maximum juicing with minimal effort. Durable cast aluminum. Place citrus half with cut side down in juicer and squeeze to juice.

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Norpro Stainless Steel Sprayer Mister Review

Norpro Stainless Steel Sprayer Mister
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This unit is pressurized by pumping the lid up and down, around 10 strokes will create a good bit of pressure, but that sprays just long enough to almost coat a baking dish for me. Has to be refilled after just a few uses. Mine sort of spits the oil unevenly too. You are supposed to release all the pressure between uses. The whole top unscrews for cleaning, but due to the nature of oil aging and the difficulty of dissolving it, I doubt if I will be able to clean the plastic parts well enough for it to last very long.

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Healthy alternative to cooking sprays. Filter helps separate herbs for a steady flow.

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French Bull Melamine Plate Review

French Bull Melamine Plate
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I have these pretty melamine 11-inch dinner plates in Multi Dot, and I really like this whimsical pattern. I also own French Bull's matching 8-inch plates, matching 16-ounce tumblers, and various French Bull trays in the Multi-Dot pattern. They have matching flatware on their website.
You can even get a French Bull laptop sleeve in Multi-Dot to match your dinnerware!
I wish they could be put in the microwave; that is my only complaint. You cannot place food on the plate and heat it up. They are dishwasher safe, but I recommend hand washing.
These 11" dinner plates do not fit the French Bull rubberwood and melamine tray. I wish they did, as I cannot watch TV and eat dinner on my favorite tray using these plates.

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With its mod mix-and-match designs, ultra-bright color palette, and clean geometric shapes, the French Bull look is instantly recognizable--and sure to elicit smiles on even the cloudiest of days. Created by American designer Jackie Shapiro, this fun collection of 100-percent melamine products unites lightweight, durable construction with savvy design sophistication to cheerfully complement daily dining. Stock the family kitchen, brighten casual entertaining, or turn picnics into chic affairs with a customized assembly of dinnerware, serveware, and related accessories.
This set of four Isis dinner plates is inspired by traditional African art with bold graphic patterns in vibrant color combinations. Each set offers its own unique handcrafted patterns so no two are exactly alike. Buy several sets or add the Isis 8-inch side plates to explore and enjoy the creative variations. Melamine has a high heat resistance (up to 356 degrees F), does not readily absorb foods and liquids, and won't shatter when dropped. The glazed finish also resists scratches and keeps the hallmark color fresh and vibrant. The plates are dishwasher-safe on the top rack; however, they should not be placed in the microwave.

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11/28/2011

Norpro Nonstick Mini Madeleine Pan Review

Norpro Nonstick Mini Madeleine Pan
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An excellent pan for cooking Madelines, works very well with a little spray fo cooking oil. A little hard to judge the amount of batter needed, but still excellet!

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Savor these delectable cookies. A great mold for chocolate and candy treats, too.

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Norpro Cast Iron Pig Bacon Grill Press Review

Norpro Cast Iron Pig Bacon Grill  Press
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Just had a chance to try out the bacon press tonight for BLT's--it works great! We love our bacon nice and crisp, and this little press does the job great and seems to speed up cooking time (perhaps because the cast iron "holds in the heat" while the bacon fries?). Bacon was crisp and delicious; the press prevents bacon curling and relieves you of the neverending task of flipping bacon over and over and over again when cooked conventionally. This press is a great addition to my kitchen; only gave it 4 stars, simply because it isn't quite as heavy as I would like, although it still performs well. Just make sure you season it before first use (directions in the box---just oil the press, oil a frying pan, then heat both together on VERY low heat for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and wipe excess oil off press). But don't use it with nonstick pans!

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Even the best cut bacon can curl, making it difficult to cook evenly.The cast iron bacon press flattens the bacon, keeping it's shape for even cooking and the wooden handle stays cool while the press is in use.To speed up the process, pre-heat the press.

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Handy Gourmet Defrosting Tray Review

Handy Gourmet Defrosting Tray
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It works great, as well as the original "Miracle Thaw", but better since it sets in a plastic drip tray. We don't recommend filling the tray with water, as it quickly chills and thus slows down the defrosting time. ANOTHER TIP: Leave the meat in it's wrapper if you'll be gone all day, to slow the defrosting, preventing it from sitting out at room temperature too long. LASTLY: Unwrapped meat should be covered with a sheet of wax paper or foil to protect it from dust, pet dander, and other stuff that's floating in the air.

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Defrosting Tray

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Norpro Steamer Review

Norpro Steamer
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We've been using the Norpro 8 inch steamer two or two times a week since we received it several months ago. It works very well. It makes steaming vegetables a much more streamlined affair: we cut up the veggies, toss them in the steamer basket, rinse them, then drop the steamer into the pot of water, cover and cook. The handle makes it so easy to move it in and out of the pot and the bonus is that it is SO much easier to clean than the traditional aluminum steamer basket I've used since I was a kid. We live in an ancient house in New Orleans with no dishwasher, so cleaning the little flaps on the aluminum one took as long as washing an entire load of dishes. This steamer is ridiculously easy to clean.
The only thing we've noticed is that the color has faded very quickly making it look somewhat dingy and it's showing signs of wear where it folds up. I'm okay with the color and the wear as long as it doesn't start tearing at the wear spots. I'll update this review if that happens.
Bottom line: we love it, but we are afraid it may not last like a metal one.

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Norpro's blue knock-down silicone steamer and strainer helps preserve flavor and nutrients by steaming. Also ideal as a strainer. Stay cool non-slip handle and will rest over your pot or bowl with cylindrical shape and hook. Knocks down for easy storing.

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Ladybug Coffee MUG Cup Lady Bug Kitchen Home Decor Review

Ladybug Coffee MUG Cup Lady Bug Kitchen Home Decor
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Put a big smile on my daughterinlaws face. She loved it! Even the gift box is now a jewlery box! It's a great product. Have been thinking of purchasing one for myself!

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If The World Is Bugging You......take a coffee break! Inspire a cheery feel anytime of the day with this darling ladybug mug.Made from ceramic with a slightly raised design. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Holds approx. 13 oz. Comes in a decorated gift box.

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11/27/2011

Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Hot Dots Review

Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Hot Dots
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Wanted to replace my old set of Corelle dishes that I have had for 14 years. They still looked ok but wanted something colorful.
Looked through all the patterns available on Amazon and fell in love at first glance with the Hot Dots pattern.
Beautiful and vibrant colors, durable and easy to clean.
I love them!
Please note the mugs are stoneware, a nice weight and size.

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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Set, Service for 4, includes 4-each10-1/4-inch Dinner Plates, 6-3/4-inch Bread & Butter Plates, 18- ounceSoup/Cereal Bowls, 11-ounce Stoneware Mugs, Hot Dots

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Micro Mac Mini Steam and Poach Set Review

Micro Mac Mini Steam and Poach Set
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I've been using the Micro-Mac microwave cookware for close to 15 years and I've been very pleased with the durability and ease of use of this product. In particular I like this set as it contains the basics needed for microwave "baking". While the microwave oven does not truly "bake" it does a fairly decent job of cooking quick breads. The Micro-Mac muffin pan is really good at this task as the cups allow for moisture to escape which helps prevent soggy muffins. I like the cake pan as I use it to cook veggies or to bake a quick cake layer. The tube pan can be used to "bake" a coffeecake or as a gelatin mold.
This is a sturdy, easy to clean set.
Highly recommend.

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One of the best basic sets with over 12 functions in one set.For Poaching, steaming and Baking, this is the perfect starter set. The ten pieces combine in numerous ways. The Minicaker, Ringmaker and Cake pan can be used as either tops or bases.The vented Minicaker allows for moisture release. Excellent for baking muffins, cupcakes, stuffed vegetables, baked potatoes. It also holds the Minicups for poaching eggs and heating baby food. The Ringmaker is excellent for meat loaf, rice pilaf; gelatin molds; flan; quick breads. For cakes, puddings and casseroles use the cake pan.Cake pan has handles for easy lifting.It also makes a good plate cover for reheating.The ring and cake pans are flexible eliminating the need to grease/flour when baking.Together, the set is used for blanching fruits & vegetables.

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