Wilton Armetale Gourmet Grillware

()I've always admired the Wilton Armetale products when I would see them in stores. They are very attractive so I was excited to get this griddle and try it out.

Upon receiving it, I first did a little research on the types of metal used in the production of this piece. I was a little concerned with the use of aluminum which I try to avoid for health concerns. I decided to try it out despite my concerns because I figured this would be used occasionally and not daily.

It fit right on 2 of my burners. I made a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches using plenty of butter. They stuck horribly to the griddle. It was quite a job to remove the stuck on food. This was just the bread itself sticking too and not cheese which is odd, I've never had a problem with bread sticking to my pans, especially since I used butter. I also tried making sautéed onions and peppers with plenty of oil. Again, horrible sticking and cleanup was a bear.

I've decided between the use of aluminum in the product and the sticking that I'm going to use this as a large and very pretty trivet and tray. I've found it nice to place on the table and set dishes on. I also sit it on my counter and place a lit candle on it.

Pricey for just a tray or trivet but it is quite attractive. I recommend using an old-fashioned cast iron griddle. You can't beat them.

()Saw this on Vine, and thought I'd get it to replace/supplement the workhorse griddle I've been using for about 10 years now. It turns out this is a bit smaller than your standard pancake-type griddle--about an inch or two narrower and shorter. That meant it didn't quite lay right on our cooktop--the burners were just about at the edge of each end instead of comfortably in the middle.

Don't get me wrong--this griddle looks a thousand times better than my old workhorse with its ugly rubber-coated handles. But, as I had suspected, those ugly handles serve a very important purpose: they make it possible to handle the griddle without searing your flesh off or using a potholder. I saw firsthand why this matters. To get some leverage while flipping the pancakes, I wanted to hold the griddle steady. While trying to flip, I knocked the griddle off its perch so that the near end--the one I was holding with the pothodler--was directly over the exposed flame of the gas burner. Ouch.

It turns out that this griddle is considerably stickier than my old workhorse, with pancakes, eggs, and butter all sticking to the surface--the latter despite two washings. So while I started out with high hopes for this griddle, it's just not functional as an everyday piece of cookware.

I saw that another user uses their griddle on this grill, and I might save this for that use, since it is definitely sized right. But for regular pancakes in the kitchen, I'm sticking with my old workhorse.

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We've had this Grill Tray for 5 years and it is one of the most used dishes in our kitchen. We received it as a wedding gift and its simple utilitarian design became an instant go-to cookware and serving tray.They should build tanks out of this stuff because it is extremely durable.If you are looking for an attractive serving dish that you can cook on, look no further.It is similar to cast iron but is more attractive, does not retain oils and flavors after washing, doesn't rust, and is a slightly lighter in weight.It does not mark or stain so it will always look like new.It would make the perfect gift for any cook or grill enthusiast but be sure to buy yourself one while your at it.

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The grill cooks fine, but stains easily.Initially I used it to heat tortillas and make quesadillas.Wherever something burned, there are spots that cannot be removed by soaking or scrubbing with brillo pads.Although the grill is still usable, it is not presentable and I cannot take it from stove to table-top as the item description suggested.

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I think I may have neglected to mention, I don't find this particulary easy to clean.

(incidentally, it's not love with the Polenta I made either :-( )

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