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KitchenAid Electrics, Cook for the Cure Edition Description:

Cook for a cause. Make a difference in your kitchen while making a difference in the lives of women everywhere. KitchenAid has released its favorite appliances in a warm, refreshing pink to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. A portion of every purchase will be donated to the Susan G. Kormen Breast Cancer Foundation. So, you’ll get the same quality KitchenAid appliances and a chance to support a very worthy cause. Now that’s a bright idea!

• Brand: KitchenAid

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NordicWare 15040 Cast Aluminum Stovetop Belgium Waffle Iron Description:

Nordicware 15040 Cast Aluminum Stovetop Belgium Waffler

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12136 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: NordicWare
• Model: 15040
• Released on: 2007-05-15
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00″ h x 8.00″ w x 17.00″ l, 2.70 pounds

Features

• Stove top use
• Recipe included
• Compact, easy store design
• Bakes delicate, crisp waffles
• 5 year warranty

Customer Reviews:

Nordic Belgium Waffler
The new Nordic Belgium Wafflers are not the same high quality as previous models. Previous models include a temperature gauge and bake higher quality waffles. The new waffler does not hold the waffles to the outside surface until baked and the waffles end out collapsed and heavy. I used the older model at the same time with the same batter at similar temperatures and the waffles from the older model were light and crisp.

follow the rules and you shall be rewarded
Wow! Magnificent waffles (and I’ve tasted my share) first time off the volley. How, you may ask, those 1-2 star reviewers? Oil the waffler lightly before the pre-heat. They’re right, there is NO such thing as a completely stick-free waffler out there. And for those of you in love with teflon, good luck achieving the light crisp crunch exterior that yields to a light fluffy interior possible with this waffler. Waffle afficionados told me I had to find an old non-teflon waffler on e-bay or at a flea market. Imagine my surprise to run into this at a nearby kitchen supply store. Good thing I had not read the Amazon reviews, I might have been scared off. So make their suggested batter, lightly oil, pre-heat, pour batter and 3 minutes later-the BEST waffles out there. Merci, NordicWare.

Better than electric
I have baked waffles in this pan for about 30 years. It still bakes the biggest most beautiful Belgian waffles in the world in four minutes! I am looking for a second one so I can make two at a time. Preheat about 2 minutes on each side. Flip the griddle quickly after pouring batter onto the hottest side. Bake 2 minutes on each side. Mine has a temperature gauge in the handle, which I love. I am trying to find that model, but it may not exist any more.

Amazon.com Review
Just look at this old-fashioned Belgian waffler and you can smell the aroma of crisp browned waffles awash in berries and whipped cream or running with melted butter and syrup-surely it’s a trick of the memory. Making four of those deep-pocketed beauties at once with this waffler is no trick, though. Simply preheat the cast-aluminum waffler on a gas or electric stovetop: first one side, then the other. Pour in your batter, close the waffler, and cook for 30 seconds; then flip the waffler over and cook two to three minutes more. The waffler is 8-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches and has stay-cool plastic handles. It needs to be hand washed in soapy water. -Fred Brack

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Range Kleen Porcelain 8-1/2-Inch-by-13-Inch Broil And Bake Pan Description:

Range Kleen’s Convection Broiler Pan & Grill features our Stick-Free Porcelain finish. It’s smaller size (8 1/2 x 13) makes it perfect for apartments and condos where space is limited. It’s also convenient for smaller families and bachelors where smaller portions are cooked.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5867 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Blk
• Brand: Range Kleen
• Model: BP106X
• Dimensions: 1.50″ h x 13.00″ w x 13.00″ l, 2.83 pounds

Features

• Easy to clean
• Dishwasher Safe
• Stick-Free Porcelain
• Allows for healthier cooking
• Replace your old, dirty broiler pan

Customer Reviews:

A great little double duty pan
This pan just arrived in the mail and I’m delighted with it. For years, I’ve been using a large, porcelain broiler pan that came with my first range. This new pan is ideal for everyday meals for two people. And it won’t be a dishwasher hog.

I read the review that warned about grease sticking to the pan. Porcelain is notorious for that. But it’s safe for using with the high heat of a broiler. So I’ll line the bottom of the pan with foil and then spritz the top slotted broil tray with cooking spray. That’ll take care of the issue.

When I ordered this pan I didn’t realize that the bottom piece is so deep and doubles as a baking pan. It’s going to be helpful for baking vegetable dishes or desserts at the same time as roasts.

Fabulous!!!!!!
I received this pan a few days ago & it’s perfect for my needs. I currently reside overseas & the oven sizes are about 1/2 the size of those in the US. I was looking for a broiler pan/baking dish that could fit my small 15 inch oven & this fits wonderfully! Not only that but it cooks like a dream!!!! As for the cleaning issue-I haven’t had any problems. In the past when I have stuck on grease, etc. I just soak the pan in Coke overnight & it comes out clean. If you don’t have any Coke, you can use baking soda & lemon juice or vinegar-works the same & it’s good as new!

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Heavy duty - well worth the cost which is reasonable anyway. Wonderful finish. Smaller pan very useful - even in a large toaster oven.

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Lincoln Wear-Ever Standard Duty Half-Size Sheet Pan Description:

Lincoln Wear-Ever® sheet pans are preferred in all institutional and commercial kitchens because of the strength and durability they provide.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18542 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Lincoln
• Model: 5303

Features

• Exclusive concave bottoms flatten during heating for even heat distribution resulting in uniform height for baked products
• Extra dent resistant 3004 aluminum alloy
• 18 gauge thickness
• Closed bead design
• Dimensions: 18″ x 13″ x 1-1/4″

Customer Reviews:

the only sheet pans you ever want
I love love love these sheet pans; They bake and roast everything and anything beautifully and are easy to clean. Dark colored pans burn your foodand nonstick never browns anything. The weight and color of these are perfect. I have one for roasting vegetables (I usually put a piece of parchment to line the pan altho not necessary; but do toss the cut up veges with oil) at 500 degrees; the veges come out golden and done inside. I bake any cookie recipe on this (also on parchment-altho not necessary) and the cookies come out golden and perfect. I’ve roasted pieces of chicken; I’ve made chicken wings. Just incredible pans.

great multi purpose pans!
I purchased these pans last fall because of a recomendation from Cooks Illustrated magazine. I was not dissapointed! These are a heavier weight and they do not warp. Wash by hand, as dishwasher detergent disscolors the pans. Order more than two, you can use them in so many ways! I could not find these in stores.

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FoodSaver V3835 Vacuum Food Sealer with SmartSeal Technology Product: Buy FoodSaver V3835 Vacuum Food Sealer with SmartSeal Technology At Amazon! List Price: $199.99 Amazon Price: $143.00 Click Here To See Amazon Sale Price Add to cart to see low price@ Availability: In Stock Usually ships in 24 Hours Free Shipping Available

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Introducing the innovative and easy to use FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealer with SmartSeal™ Technology. The Automatic Bag Sensing feature takes all the guesswork out of vacuum packaging. Plus the new vertical profile keeps your kitchen counter clutter-free!

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3478 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: FoodSaver
• Model: T000-18005
• Dimensions: 10.25″ h x 5.25″ w x 16.80″ l, 11.20 pounds

Features

• Automatic vacuum-packaging system with SmartSeal technology keeps food fresh longer
• 2 vacuum speeds; 2 seal levels; pulse function; canister mode; marinade mode for marinating in minutes
• Space-saving upright design; LED meter progress lights; auto liquid detection; built-in bag-roll storage
• Includes 11-inch roll, 3 quart-size bags, 2 gallon-size bags
• Measures approximately 5 by 16 by 10 inches

Redesigned from previous models, works very poorly
I’ve used a couple of generations of the Foodsaver and have found them easy to use, efficient and cost effective. We bought this one yesterday from a local retail store and it is going back today. It’s a classic case of a company “improving” a product that worked perfectly well and really making a mess of the new design. I can’t believe that anybody at the company actually used this thing and thought it was an improvement.

The biggest problem is the automatic bag sensor. The machine won’t run (seal or vacuum) unless the automatic bag sensor tells the machine there is a bag in place. This “switch” is placed inside the machine, so to make your own bag, you have to push the bag in the seal slot about 1 1/2 inches. Of course this creates at least 1 inch of waste on each end of every bag. The other problem with this is that you have “push” a plastic bag into a narrow slot. Often the bag sensor does not pick up on the bag and you have to push and push to get the thing to turn on. Pushing a flexible bag is very frustrating and after about 1/2 hour of fighting with trying to get it to seal the first open end of the bag, I was ready to take an axe to the thing. It’s just a very poor design.

The older style, clamshell design was much better. You opened the machine, positioned the bag end right where it needed to be, shut the machine and it kicked right on. It was easy and obvious and worked every time.

Skip this one, look for the simpler one (Food Saver V2840 for example), it’s less expensive and works better.

Great sealer, but you must follow instructions, as it is easy to use
Some reviewers have complained that you have to fit bags into the slot and occasionally the sensor will not detect a bag is there. HOWEVER, according to the directions, you can’t just stick the bag in. You put the left part of the bag into the right part of the slot and slide the bag over. When you do this, the bag goes in very effortlessly. I bought this at a warehouse store, so if anything ever does go wrong, they will refund my purchase. It is louder than the previous units, and I am concerned about the motor having to come down in order for the sealer to work. But the bags themselves do fit into the slots easily as long as you do it the right way. If you buy at a warehouse store, you shouldn’t be worried about anything failing. They have the best satisfaction guarantee policy because of the yearly membership fees you pay.

Overall, this is an excellent unit for someone who loves to just stick a bag in and have the machine do the rest. The previous units are great too (I also have the 2440). Both create bag waste. The 2440 you have to put the bag into the vaccuum slot which creates a good inch or so of waste. In this model, maybe an inch, inch and a half is wasted at the most. It’s barely anything, really….nothing anymore more so than the 2440. You’re saving money not having to throw food away. Get bags on Amazon.com where their prices are usually very competitive. And try to reuse bags that haven’t had fish or meat in them so you save on bags too and help decrease landfill waste at the same time too.

Great idea, poorly executed
We have used several of the FoodSaver products in the past, and this looked like a good idea. It’s pretty, takes little counter space, easy to use …

WRONG!! First, you MUST waste at least 3+ inches of bag space per use. It will not even start cycling until the bag is 1 1/2″ past the sealing head (undoubtedly to make you buy more outrageously priced bag rolls). Unless you hold your mouth right, and the stars are properly aligned it may:

1) Try and fail to vacuum, but will try to seal anyway
2) Refuse to vacuum or seal (especially if you try to retract the back 1/8″)
3) Do a partial vacuum and try to seal

When you seal the first end of the bag, if you retract the bag at all it the head will come down, then retract without sealing (you MUST waste the entire 1 1/2″ of bag).

I finally gave up and started using my earlier version where you can SEE where the bag end must be to vacuum, and the sealing head is much closer to the vacuum end.

Again, this was a beautifully conceived and very poorly executed appliance.

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Oxo Good Grips Large Silicone Flexible Turner Description:

The OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turners combine the strength of stainless steel with the advantages of silicone. The silicone outer layer, which is heat resistant to 600 degrees Fahrenheit and safe for non-stick cookware, is bonded to a flexible stainless steel core for added stability. The Turners have thin, flexible edges that glide easily beneath all foods and are perfect for flipping fragile foods while keeping them intact. Use the Large Silicone Flexible Turner can be used to flip eggs, burgers, crepes and more. All Silicone Flexible Turners have soft, comfortable, non-slip grips and are the perfect companions to non-stick cookware and bakeware.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1708 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Oxo
• Model: 1071534
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 12.75″ h x 3.50″ w x 3.75″ l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Silicone bonded to flexible stainless steel
• Thin, flexible edge glides easily beneath foods
• Heat resistant to 600 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dishwasher safe
• Large Silicone Flexible Turner is perfect for flipping eggs, burgers, crepes and more

Customer Reviews:

Great! But not very durable.
I love this spatula and use it practically daily to cook eggs and pancakes. However, after just a few months the tips have cracked and one has broken off, exposing the metal inside. I will probably buy another to replace it, though, because I like it so much.

Not smooth but satisfying
The only downside is that the spatula isn’t quite as “smooth” on food as a plastic one which makes it harder for things like omelettes. That being said, it is great for just about everything and hasn’t melted yet.

Nice spatula, not cheap.
So is this too much to pay for a spatula? I don’t get melted plastic in my eggs anymore!

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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Apricot Grove Product: Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Apricot Grove Sale-$25.00! List Price: $51.10 Amazon Price: $25.00 Click Here To See Amazon Sale Price Add to cart to see low price@ Availability: In Stock Usually ships in 24 Hours Free Shipping Available

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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Set, Service for 4, includes 4-each 10-1/4-inch Dinner Plates, 6-3/4-inch Bread and Butter Plates, 18-ounce Soup/Cereal Bowls, 11-ounce Stoneware Mugs, Apricot Grove

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18244 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Apricot Grove
• Brand: Corelle
• Model: 1092917
• Dimensions: 10.63″ h x 5.63″ w x 10.63″ l, 9.40 pounds

Features

• 16-piece Corelle dinnerware set with service for 4
• Includes 4 each: 10-1/4-inch dinner plate, 6-3/4-inch bread and butter plate, 18-ounce soup/cereal bowl, and 11-ounce stoneware mug
• Easy to coordinate with other Corelle dinnerware patterns, the set is a great enhancement to any collection
• Break- and chip-resistant, the pieces offer great “stackability” for efficient storage
• Safe to clean in the dishwasher and to warm in the oven or microwave; 3-year limited warranty

I needed a change.
I have had Corelle Livingware dishes for almost 15 years and I was tired of the pattern. My set was still a complete set. So I packed up my “old” pattern, gave it to my sister, and ordered new. These seem to be up to the standards of my old set, and look so pretty on my table.

I recommend these as an everyday set to anyone looking for new dishware.

I am very happy with my new set. (I purchased 2 so would have a service for 8). Am now getting the serving pieces to go with it.

OK for every day use
If they had coffee mugs, and bowls with same design it would have been a perfect set even when you have company over.

Great product
While not as heavy and substantial as formal dinnerware, Corelle plates are extremely strong and crack proof make them ideal for day to day use.

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Oneida Flight Teaspoons 6-pk. Description:

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4544 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Oneida

Features

• From breakfast cereal to dessert, it’s great to have extra spoons around
• Includes 6 teaspoons
• Part of the Flight flatware collection (other pieces sold separately)
• Made from 18/8 stainless steel; never needs polishing
• Dishwasher safe \
• Service for: 6
• Material: 18/0 Stainless Steel
• Finish: Mirror
• Number of Pieces: 6
• Includes: Teaspoons
• Care and Cleaning: Dishwasher Safe
• Protective Qualities: Rust Resistant

Customer Reviews:

Have a good “Flight” !
I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of these spoons , as they were not very expensive. They are of a good weight and balence, and are very smooth and comfortable to hold. When my teenager looses more spoons, I will order these again ! I highly recommend them ! Thanks, Oneida !

New spoons, Not a New Pattern!
Almost 15 years ago, we chose this pattern by Oneida. Many years of use resulted in several being lost, thrown away or misplaced. I liked the pattern, but didn’t want to start all over with a new set. While I thought it was a bit expensive ($2.00/spoon) to buy just the spoons, it was a whole lot less than getting an entire new set. Now I have a full set, plus several extras. It was worth every penny!

Pleased to find these
I found a set of “Flight” Oneida flatware at a yard sale. They were in like new condition, but were missing some of the teaspoons. I searched extensively online, and found this to be the best price. These are nice sturdy, bright stainless flatware. I will order them again.

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