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Lodge Color ECSGP53 Enameled Cast Iron Square Grill Pan, Emerald Green, 10-inch

I bought this and the Emerald Green Panini Press together. They make a great team together. The grill pan is great! it heats evenly and slowly. I use either EVOO or refined peanut oil on this pan to give it its non-stick properties. I use the Misto can to spray a light coat on it and when its at the desired temperature I start cooking. I havent had a problem with things sticking and burning to any of the Lodge Enamel products. Any sticking that has happened has been quite minor. Keep in mind no enamel product is going to be as non-stick as teflon. Period. But with the right cooking practices, they can be as non stick as you need it to be. The Lodge Silicone handles work perfectly fine with all the Lodge Enameled and Le Creuset products (including this one).

Lodge Color vs Lodge L-series: I talked directly to their customer service to get the low down on this subject. Both sets are enameled the same way by the same vendor with the same amount of enameled layers. They obtain the same quality control. Other than the obvious shape and color differences the only thing that separates the 2 sets are the stainless steel handles and embellishments on the L-series. I was also told by customer service that they are phasing out the L-series and are going to continue to move forward with the Color series.

Just an FYI the Emerald Green is a little darker than the Le Creuset Fennel Color if you are looking to match the two sets. You might notice more of a difference in color between the Lodge's dutch oven and Le Creuset's French oven (same thing) but overall they are quite close in color. But between the skillets you wont notice hardly any difference unless you examined them right next to each other. They actually match quite well. I own Le Creuset pieces in Fennel and Lodge Color pieces in Emerarld Green. I have not seen either out perform the other.

This pan is awesome, I'm not sure why people think it's difficult to clean, it's not.If youhave had any experience cooking with cast iron this is your pan, if you are a lover of non stick, it might not be.I've cooked burgers and chops and they come out beautifully!

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LOVE TO COOK WITH CAST IRON.MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER USED THESE TYPES OF PANS AND THEY STILL HOLD UP TO THE TEST OF TIME.LOVE THAT THIS ARE ENAMELED AND COATED FOR EASE OF CLEANING.I

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My wife is the cook in the house and I bought this for her, The options from Lodge were better than most and the pan is a good value on Amazon.

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This grill pan is a great alternative for grilling during the rainy winter months. Gets nice and hot and leaves good grill marks. Be careful though because the whole thing gets hot even the handles. That's why I gave it only 4 stars.

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Paula Deen Signature Porcelain Nonstick 1-Quart Jumbo Butter Warmer with Pour Spouts, Butter Speckle

I used to try to warm my butter in a pan or in a glass bowl in the microwave, but it just never got warm enough. With Paula's butter warmer, my butter has never been warmer.

Perfect pan to boil a couple eggs or make a package of gravy, etc.As to melting butter, it is perfect.

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Purchased this through Amazon and is a great pan.Use it for can soups, too.Easy to clean and looks great.I always go to Amazon first before I buy anything, so see if they have it and it they do I buy it.Love Amazon.Never a problem.

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I love that Paula's not afraid of a little butter. The spout on this makes it great for gravy too!

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There is about a one-inch x quarter inch area near the bottom of the pot where the colored finish didn't cover properly.Looks like it came off the assembly line that way.Guess that's the chance one takes when ordering on line.A slightly defective piece can be shipped with the hope that the person won't return it (the case with me). However, I am still disappointed that I was sent a less-than-top-quality pot.

Camp Chef CSC-8 6-Ounce Bottle of Cast-Iron Conditioner

This was a little disappointing, but what could I really expect? Seasoning takes years (or at least a lot of time and smoke in your oven). I was trying to avoid that with this coating. It works OK, as a light coating after you wash your pan. But, truly, I used to rub olive oil on my hot pan, just bring it to a smoke, turn off the heat and let it sit until I used it the next time, and I think that method worked better. I'll use up the cream, but I wouldn't order it again.

We have been using Cast iron for many years and have some great old pieces from various trips.

Everyone has a different tip or trick to seasoning cast iron, for many years bacon grease was the "hot product" what a mess!

Many of my cast iron finds need some TLC, a little rust or extra build it can hide the true inner beauty of the cast iron, I have some Griswold, Lodge, and Camp Chef Skillets and Dutch ovens that are super old but look better than new.

THIS stuff is great, I use a couple of different tricks for rust, like hay alfalfa and coke, but to put that nice BLACK finish, the cast iron conditioner does the trick, it lasts twice as long as regular oil and doesn't leave any lasting after taste.

Remember you still have to take care of your cast iron and heat it to dry it but this is the easy way to keep it nice and black for a lifetime of great uses.

Someone posted cheaper at walmart, funny at the time of this review walmart was $4 more and ship to store... FYI

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Purchased this conditioner with a new Lodge cast iron skillet.I have used it twice on the skillet and have come to the conclusion that lard works better.That's just my opinion from years of using lard with good results on my cast iron skillets.

After several months of using this product on my old cast iron, I am forced to change my mind about it.My old cast is in better condition than it ever was using lard.It is cleaner, surface is virtually non-stick, and cleanup is easy.The only complaint I have is that you have to nuke it to get it out of the tube if a constant 80+ degree temperature is not maintained where you store it.I have not had any better luck using this product with the new Lodge Logic skillet.I think if I use the skillet enough to get the pre-seasoning off of it, Camp Chef will eventually re-season it.

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This conditioner is better than Crisco or any other shortening or oil because it won't go rancid like other oils can.If you don't use your Dutch oven or other cast iron all winter and it just sits somewhere, chances are good that it will be rancid come spring and you'll have to strip and re-season it.That won't happen with this conditioner.

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This product works great for conditioning cast iron cookware. I'm not sure that it's better than shortening (Crisco for example), but it's more convenient.

Culinary Institute of America Masters Collection 12" Non-Stick Sauté Pan

I LOVE this saute pan!!!!! The helper handle is a must with a pan this large and it cooks wonderfully. Glad I got it!!!!

Super sauté pan.Heavy construction.Like the second handle for ease in picking it up.Looks like good nonstick quality.

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I bought this identical product 4 years ago, and it lasted a good 4 years.I don't know if the coating has been changed, but the one I just bought the non-stick coating is already starting to really peel after barely 1 year of use very unimpressed!

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This is a very heavy pan and extremely roomy, bigger than I thought so it gives you plenty of cooking area. Great for an IH stove which is why I bought it for my son.Easy clean up with the non-stick.

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Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-Inch Wok with Dome Lid

Overall this is a decent product for use on a gas or electric stove. It seems to be well constructed, though lacking in mass at the base and heat distribution is average at best. However, for induction cooking, which this is advertised to do and the reason I bought it, this "WOK" is lacking. Though it will work on an induction burner, the wok will never get very hot. I performed a test with a thermal gun on the wok when using my gas stove and my 1800W induction burner as my heat sources. The wok performed poorly when using the induction burner and the gas stove test didn't fare much better.

The whole point of getting a wok is to have a cooking vessel that will transfer the maximum amount of heat into your food. I have a standard carbon steal wok that gets rocket hot in a minute when using my induction burner, so I know the burner is capable of putting out the heat. I also tested out a cast iron pan and it too will get over 700 degrees, though it takes a bit longer to get there. With induction cooking; "metal and mass matters".

The final conclusion is that this is a decent "PAN" for the price. If you are getting this to use on an induction burner, "don't". If you are getting this to use as a "WOK", buy a carbon steel or cast iron wok instead; you'll get better results no matter what source you use to heat up your Mung beans.

I bought it mainly because I could not get passed the good price.This is a great wok.Very easy to work with.I thought it would be a bit big for my stove, but it is not.And it has so much room.A few times that the meat had too much liquid in it when I used my 4-qt pan, this wok came to rescue.My stove top is also much cleaner since food does not easily get splashed out of the the pan.Easy clean up as well.

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This is the Wok I had wanted for a long time. Finally I got it from Amazon. We cook a lot of vegetables daily,and need a large size fry wok. We've tried several woks and pans, which either aren't stainless or not big enough to hold a large amount of fresh vegetables. This is the best.My husband and I love it very much. It also looks great sitting on the kitchen counter. It is very stable when you stir-fry vegetables and perfect size for the stove and wouldn't waste energy. They are two handles you could hold when the cooking has done. Just remember one thing you need two hands to hold this wok when you try to put cooked food to a plate. You cann't have everything, if you want woks stable it might be heavy. There isn't any problem for me to handle this wok.

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First of all, I was very impressed that such a large pan arrived so well packed and in pristine condition!Here are some other reasons why I am so happy with this purchase:

1.All of my cookware is Tramontina 18/10 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Clad, and I love them, but they do not make a stainless steel clad wok.The Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-inch Wok looks very similar to the Tramontina line.So displaying it in my kitchen with the rest of my cookware will work out great.I just need to find a space for it, as it is quiet large with the lid.So excited!

2.Due to a wok's outside diameter, I cannot fit one on my smaller burners on the back of my Kenmore glass top stove, as it will hit the back where the controls are.The only way I can use a wok/wok-like pan on my stove, is to get one that has a base diameter that will fit one of my front burners.The smallest burner on the front of my stove is 8 1/2" (my stove manual says I cannot use a pan that is more than one inch larger or smaller than that).Every wok I've found has too small of a base diameter to fit on my front burner (5 1/2-6 1/2" Calphalon, All-Clad, etc.).The Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-inch Wok was the ONLY stainless steel clad wok that would work, as the part that actually touches the stove is exactly 7 1/2", then it gradually curves out from there.

3.I am also very impressed with the depth of this wok!It can hold a lot of food!

4.The pan is very well balanced, has a nicely shaped handle, and a wonderful helper handle!

5.And lastly, which I think is the most impressive about this wok, is the beautiful domed cover!What a showpiece, as well as a functional pan that is fun to cook in!The mirror finish on the cover, a well as the pan is just gorgeous!

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It's definitely a money worth buy. I bought it to replace those chemical coated pans. My wife likes it very much so I'm a happy man.

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Lodge Enamel 11-inch Skillet

Lodge Color EC11S43 Enameled Cast Iron Skillet, Island Spice Red, 11-inch

This handy little skillet is actually a HEAVY WEIGHT! It has the durability of cast iron, and the convenience of non-stick coating. I hesitated when ordering because I have had teflon skillets that would flake after a while, but this is not like the non-stick of old. It has a 25-year limited warantee!

Since I have an electric stove, it took some time to learn how to adust the stove because it retains the heat so well. I finally started turning the stove off the last 10 minutes or so. That works great for me. Also, if I'm cooking a steak, I sear it good on one side, turn it, and finish cooking in the oven at 450* for another 10 minutes. That's another thing I like...the fact that the skillet can go right from the stovetop to the oven. Careful, because the handle does get very hot, and also the skillet is HEAVY because it's cast iron, but it's a good heavy!

After using this skillet I can state that it has all the features of the French Le Creuset line at a quarter the price. No need to say more than that.

If you like using cast iron cookware you will be well served with this line of Lodge Enamel which however, unlike the original made in USA products, are now made in China. Though I prefer to buy American, I am so satisfied that I went ahead and ordered the Lodge Enamel 10 inch Grill Pan as well. These products have an enamel coating on both the outside and the inside surfaces and, unlike the original Lodge products, require no seasoning.

Cast iron cookware works extremely well on induction plates as the temperature can be adjusted in very fine increments and the entire pan heats evenly through magnetic induction without any hot spots. The combination of cast iron and induction yields great results.

Four stars instead of five as the inside enameling should be applied in a thicker coat to better hide the casting grain.

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This product is a nice idea but designed and executed poorly.You would be far better off buying a regular cast iron skillet and "season" it.I bought this pan thinking that the inner ceramic finish would make it a breeze to cook with.In fact, the "Use and Care" instructions that come with the pan make no mention of it needing any seasoning.The only recommendation was to use a little oil to prevent sticking.Don't get me wrong; I love my Lodge Dutch ovens.The quality of the ceramic finish on the inside and outside of the Dutch ovens is extremely smooth and provides a very stick-resistant surface.That's how I was suckered into buying this pan. Boy was I in for a surprise. The food surface finish is very rough.In fact, it looks exactly like one of their "pre-seasoned" regular cast iron surfaces, maybe even rougher.The first time I tried to fry some eggs in it (and they were literally floating in oil) the eggs stuck down so badly that I had to rip and scrape them out of the pan.So now I have an expensive, yet worthless frying pan that I have to be really careful about putting into water when it's hot and dare not put over a strong flame (such as a campfire) that has a "ceramic finish" on the cooking surface that is way, way, way, worse than a properly seasoned regular cast iron pan.No thanks.Sometimes you win by buying the cheaper brand (Lodge Dutch oven vs. Le Creuset) sometimes you get stung.

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I love cast iron and could not imagine cooking without it.I can not use my original Lodge on my induction cooktop. I wanted a replacement and an Enameled cast iron product was a great solution.Le Creuset is the highest rated however,a very expensive choice compared to Lodge.I was excited to find a Lodge enamel at Target and purchased mine about 3 mos. ago.It began chipping alomost immediately, mostly around the handle(s) and rim.Now large chunks are coming off the bottom.It is unusable.I am going to try to take back to Target and will purchase a Le Creuset as soon as possible.

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Did extensive research before buying this skillet. Knew that there were some unhappy folks out there, but also figured there are ALWAYS people ready to give negative reviews about anything whatsoever. Plus, I'm pretty careful and conscientious in the kitchen; I'm not going to go banging this pan around.

Today makes one week that I've owned this pan. After using it all afternoon to make bechamel sauce on medium low heat, I noticed that there's a chip in the enamel, where the handle meets the body of the pan.

This pan has never seen high heat. It's been babied for the whole week I've owned it. And it's chipping.

On one hand, it WAS only 1/3 the cost of a comparable skilled by Le Creuset. (Trying to remain upbeat, here.)

On the other hand, there really is no excuse for this. I can see chipping after a year... or even six months of heavy use and occasional carelessness. But come on.... one WEEK?

It's disappointing. I wanted so badly to love this pan.

I guess I'll use it as long as I can and never get another Lodge ceramic enamel product. I wouldn't recommend this product to my friends. Or even to my enemies.

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Winco RSK-6 Cast Iron Skillet, 6-1/2-Inch

For 5 bucks what a steal... I love it when people talk down on cast iron "IT STICKS" ! nope its YOU. SEASON YOUR PAN WITH BACON GREASE THEN THROW IT IN THE OVEN 350 FOR 30 MINS. THEN COOK MORE BACON IN IT !!!! YUP YUP . If your food sticks yourtemp is to low when you throw food in it .2nd you need more oil.not a five star due to black coating chip off at the handle .not a big deal for 5 bucks !i made german pancake had even browning not burning the pancake slide right out.

came with rough finish on cooking side. had to sand it down so food would not stick. after curing it is ok

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I have to say, I did not expect the high quality on such a low priced item. It was so low priced, I ordered 2 (the first was a gift.) This is a heavy, well balanced, high quality cast iron skillet. The order arrived via standard delivery in a much shorter time than I expected. My recipient will be thrilled at christmas, and mine has already been used. I will look for Tiger Chef's products again!

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Ceramic Marble Coated Cast Aluminium Non Stick Fry Pan 26cm(10 inches)

After buying and using the Ceramic Marble Coated Non Stick Cast Aluminium Fry Pan with Lid, 28 cm (11 inches) and using it for a few weeks, I decided to buy this !0-inch pan to replace my old 10 1/4-inch T-Fal. I didn't need a lid as I had a nice standard glass lid I've used for years that fits it. It might even sound crazy, but right off I noticed fried chicken cooked in a KW Marble pan even tastes better when cooked using nothing but the natural oils in the meat. Steaks even taste better and brown better to seal in juices using nothing but the natural fats in them. Even 91% lean hamburger seals up perfectly and cooks in nothing but its own juices, staying juicy, without sticking. The results are final every piece of meat I've cooked in a KW Marble pan with no added grease has tasted better. I have only had to add a teaspoon or so of butter when cooking slabs of fish to help brown it. Oh, and by not adding grease, there is no grease splatter when frying food in this "marble" pan and my arteries won't be clogging up as fast from all the added fats and grease I previously had to use cooking with other pans. Just cook some french fries or fry some sliced potatoes a teaspoon of cooking oil helps them brown, and they never stick to the pan as you turn them over, and they look and taste just as good as if you deep fried them in oil! I'll be needing much less Crisco and butter in the future for my fried foods.

Why buy another KW Marble pan? I wanted the smaller one for easier use cooking bacon and eggs and making corn bread on the stovetop. The KW pans are very light weight (even lighter than my T-Fal), but they have a deeper more desireable flat floor area that is larger than others (except for cast iron pans) perfect for multiple 9-inch bacon strips. I had quickly learned from using the 11-inch pan that these KW Marble pans transfer and hold heat as well and better than cast iron, requiring lower burner temperatures to sear meats with none of the later clean-up of a cast iron pan or the stove top from popping grease. This also means you need less energy to cook with and foods do cook more quickly in these pans. The KW Marble pans also withstand higher temps that no Teflon pan can hold up to without damage. Since the KW Marble pans are coated inside and out, clean-up consists of only using a paper towel to wipe out the grease and using warm soapy water after the pan has cooled. That way no build-up of grease occurs that can't be easily removed and completely unlike Teflon pans that always show grease staining.

The coating on the KW pan? Mine haven't been in use very long, but still look like brand new even on the bottom where they've been slid back and forth on my electric burner eyes. The marble coating is much better than any Teflon product, and it's already apparent it is far superior to any Teflon pan I've ever used. I'm also using medium to medium high heats to start cooking, and having to turn the burners down below medium to keep from burning or overcooking foods too quickly something I like because I'm cooking faster using these Marble pans than I can using a cast iron pan.

My nylon turners can't take the heats of these new KW marble pans they melt in them just trying to flip a burger so I've been using some higher temperature very hard white plastic utensils with these KW pans. They don't melt, but what would normally be left stuck inside a cast iron pan now sticks to these utensils. This has prompted me to buy these Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG1963000000 13 1/2-Inch High Heat Scraper and iSi Basics Silicone 13 Inch Turner, White. This KW Marble cookware is nothing short of amazing. Teflon, it's not even as non-stick as this marble ware is.

The instructions say to initially use a little oil to cure the pan for first use. I use a paper towel to wipe and then wash all the oil from my KW pans, with dish soap and warm water after every use. You just don't need to use any oil cooking with them and I don't need any to build up on them possibly making them less non-stick over time. Notable, but not of much importance the silver metal inlay on the handle is different from the one pictured here and the one on my 11" pan. There are also gold colored specks added in this pan coating along with the light ones, compared to the light ones in my 11" pan. The design on the bottom of this pan, that contacts the burner, is also different from the one on the 11" pan, which simply shows KW odd, since both supposedly come from the same manufacturer and retailer, and the smaller pan has an ACECOOK trademark and Made In Korea on its bottom.

You may also like my previous review of the 11-inch pan Ceramic Marble Coated Non Stick Cast Aluminium Fry Pan with Lid, 28 cm (11 inches).

*Note* Update 2/21/2012:

While the Rubber Maid silicone scraper is nice, the iSi Basics Silicone 13 Inch Turner, White was perfect for my use with the new Ceramic Marble pans (the Rubber Maid product is too flexible for most use as a turner, but fine for gravies and other uses).

Made in South Korea purportedly the leaders in ceramic cookware coatings

I bought three of them and they work wonderfully. not a thing sticks to the surface and the aluminum that is encased in the non-stick coating is nice and thick. Worth every penny !

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This is the second one of these pans I have ordered. I just love their nonstick properties and am looking for other sizes and shapes they sell.

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After cooking for years on glass I finally got tired of scraping burnt stuff off the glass skillet. So I purchased this Ceramic Marble Coated pan. Great investment! So easy to cook with and easy to clean! Love it! Well worth the money!

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I purchased these pans on 9/9/2011. In July this year the pans became so useless that I needed to soak them over night to remove what could not be removed with a soft sponge; even then I was using the spatula to try and remove what was still sticking to the pan. I sent an e-mail to MVT and received a response on 09/04/2012 saying that they would response within 24-48 hrs. I am still waiting and no answer as of today 9/13/2012. I am using my old Teflon pans bought in 2006; they still work and can be cleaned with a soft sponge. I would not recommend wasting your money on these pans

Nordic Ware Restaurant Cookware 8 Inch Skillet (Outside Diameter 8.25 Inch)

love this pan for eggs and reheating home fries.

it will usually last a year or 2 with average care.

i highly recommend at least 2 of this kind of pan on hand.

Over the past year or so, my beloved Circulon skillets have been losing their nonstick properties. The coating wasn't flaking or chipping, nor did it appear to be damaged in any way, but they just weren't nonstick anymore. I found myself having to use nonstick cooking spray in order to keep things from sticking... and when I went to Circulon's web site to inquire about warranty service, I learned that using nonstick spray automatically voids the warranty. I wish I had known that. Lesson learned, I guess. :-\

When I was in a big-box store a few days ago, I took a quick detour to the cookware section. Amidst all the crappy, featherweight junk, I discovered something very surprising: NordicWare Commercial cookware. I was impressed by the weight (not too light, not too heavy), the balance/ergonomics, and the quality of the nonstick finish, which felt exactly like what I remember All Clad's finish feeling like. They're made in the USA (amazing!), and NordicWare's web site doesn't list any weird things that void their warranty, so I went back the next day and bought the 8" and 12" skillets.

So far, with the 8" skillet, I've made two of the BEST omelets I've ever made. The pan heats evenly, sits perfectly level on the burner, the silicone hand grip is cool and comfortable, and food (even cheese!) slides out of the pan effortlessly. I cooked pork chops in the 12" skillet last night with similarly excellent results.

These might just be the most pleasant pans I've ever used!

I'll be sure to update this review in the future after I've had the pans for a while, but so far I'm very impressed with them, especially considering the price.

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This pan is top shelf and reminds me of the good stuff I used to work with everyday back when I was a chef.

Like eggs? No need for a spatula anymore.This pan doesn't need one if you know how to flip the wrist.

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This is my second one after I had bought the bigger one which performs really well. Food does not stick on it at all. Had two reasons one, did not want to buy a very expensive one as I plan to throw non-stick stuff away after using it a year or so. Second that it was made in US that is very important for me.

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This is a well constructed, durable product. It is versatile, and easy to care for. I like to support companies that are here in the U.S. whenever possible.

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KitchenAid Gourmet Non-Stick Aluminum Skillet, Red, 12.5"

My husband won't even let me put this in the dishwasher!!Kid you not, he loves this pan. He said there's nothing flimsy about it and he appreciates that :)I like that it's deeper than others we have. You can put more in one pan without worrying about spilling over the edge. Even-heating and the fact that it can be placed in the oven are wonderful features!

this is a nice sturdy skillet with lots of room.The interior finish is good and seems to be holding up well.The bottom is well done and smooth, so with a little care it doesn't scratch my glass top stove.

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This was exactly what I was looking for. Eazy to find on line. Price was great. Item shipped very quickly.

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This particular KitchenAid skillet was purchased as a replacement for my KitchenAid Gourmet Reserve 10-1/2" non-stick skillet.Although the 10-1/2" skillet has not come to its life expectancy as yet, the KitchenAid Gourmet Aluminum Non-Stick 12-1/2" skillet is serving as a supplementary utensil in the kitchen.

While the 12-1/2" skillet is advantageous because of the wide pan and its capacity, the disadvantage is that no glass cover that would fit the skillet snugly was available.This poses a grease-spatter hazard if cooking is done on over an open flame.The grease-spatter hazard may be reduced by employing a large wire mesh spatter shield over the skillet.(I believe amazon.com also sells these, or you may find one inexpensively at your local discount retailers).

Please note that the KitchenAid Gourmet Aluminum Non-Stick skillets now offered on amazon.com are not the Kitchen Gourmet Reserve skillets that were once offered.The KitchenAid Gourmet skillets have been redesigned to include rubber handle grip insulation, whereas the Gourmet Reserve only were solid metal handles.It may be possible to search on other internet websites for the Gourmet Reserve skillets, but the redesigned skillets are just as well-constructed, and are conservatively priced for your kitchen needs.

The KitchenAid Gourmet Aluminum Non-Stick 12-1/2" Skillet received 4 stars only because of the unavailability of the associated glass cover. Had a glass cover been available, this item would have received a rating of an outstanding 5 stars.

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All Clad Stainless Steel 13-Inch French Skillet with Lid

As with all All Clad products, this skillet is solidly built and performs as advertised. The helper handle makes it easier to use with heavy loads, but harder to hang up with my other pans since the space I have isn't as big as this pan is long. The included instructions say not to use salt directly in the pan as the pan will become discoloured or pitted; The first time I used the pan, I salted my fish fillet prior to placing it in the pan and the pan became pitted immediately. I don't mind that much since it was going to happen eventually.

All-Clad is a brand of cookware I am familiar with and this is a recent gift I feel so fortunate to have been given.

First, I love the overall high quality construction. When I'm cooking with this I know I'm definitely cooking with one of the very best skillets there is.

Two, I am not too thrilled with Teflon coatings and this provides a stainless steel inside which helps keep food from sticking, without Teflon or similar coatings.

Three, though it may not be very important to some, I love the look of the skillet. It just gleams. I love the bolts holding the handles in place.

Three, the handles don't get hot. This to me is very important, because when hustling in the kitchen, I have accidentally opened pans without a mitt and gotten my fingers burned.

Four, the heat is evenly maintained and will not burn in certain spots.

I am just thrilled with my skillet.

Everyone has their preferences and I prefer this skillet to my others and the lid fits perfectly and both pieces are very easy to clean and keep the high shine.

I love it and recommend it.

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Most of my cookware is nonstick, but I needed a large skillet with a lid that could handle high heat in the oven. I decided to use it to make my spaghetti sauce today. I fried the Italian sausage, then the meatballs, ground beef, and then I sauteed the onions and peppers and finished with the tomatoes and let it all simmer. I was shocked when after all of this the pan was spotless using only my dish sponge and liquid soap. Cleanup was as easy as my nonstick. I don't expect it to always be so, but this was amazing. This was my firt tri ply, and the even heating was dramatic. I had intended for this to be the last piece of cookware I would ever need, now I plan to replace a few of my nonstick pieces with All Clad.

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I thought I would love this pan but I'm not so sure.I tried to find the exact measurements online prior to my purchase but they're hard to locate.Anyway, it's thinner than other All-Clad stainless steel skillets that I've handled so I may be returning it.

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My wife wanted a hybrid induction/radiant range for our kitchen remodel.We have mostly copper bottom RevereWare pots that won't work on the induction top.So, I decided to buy this All Clad pan as the first step in revamping our cookware.This pan is noticeably heavier than the RevereWare.I have been impressed with how well it works with the induction range and actually enjoy cooking with this well designed skillet.My wife's reaction was lukewarm and she didn't seem too excited about this dazzling piece ofkitchen art.

That apathy changed when we went to a cooking demonstration while we were staying at the Greenbrier.The kitchen there uses All Clad pans and I had to point that out to my wife.It was actually this pan that the chef used during the demo.We talked with the chef after her presentation and I asked her opinion of All Clad.She raved about the brand, saying that they hold up really well even with the constant use and abuse of a professional kitchen.After this conversation, the wife seems more appreciative of her gift!

We want to continue building our collection of All Clad cookware and this was a versatile starter.

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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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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8 & 10 Inch Fry Pan Set

I received Calphalon's Contemporary Nonstick line for my wedding 6+ years ago, and while I loved the style, I ended not liking the non-stick surface because they started peeling after just a couple of years (note that I do cook every day, so they were heavily used).When it came time to replace my pots and pans, I decided to go with the Calphalon Contemporary Stainless line because 1. I love the look, and 2. I can keep my previous lids.Calphalon Contemporary Stainless does not disappoint.The pans are well-built, have a nice weight and balance to them, cook evenly, are a cinch to clean, and are so so puuuurty.Used properly (heat before adding oil/food) they are great, my eggs release easily, my frittatas cook evenly, my potatoes brown gorgeously, and that makes me a happy camper. The glass lids are a bonus b/c they let you see your food while cooking.I would suggest some Bar Keeper's Friend to accompany these beauties to keep them looking new.I have other Calphalon Contemporary Stainless items in addition to these two pans and love them all.

I purchased these pans last week from a Calphalon outlet. Since then I have used them to make omelets. Not a single one has stuck to the pan! All you have to do is heat the pan BEFORE adding oil or butter. It never fails! This is just as good or better than any nonstick pan I have encountered! And now I have a pan that can actually get a great sear on a steak. In my opinion, these pans are worth more than the price! If for some reason, these pans do not hold up, I will come back and edit this review.

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I have used Calphalon stainless pans in the past and liked them all.This pan set works well and is easy to clean after each use.The pans that I have now have lasted well.I expect these pans will also.I recommend these pans to everyone I know.

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My first skillet (although when I was a kid we had cast irons skillets).The first thing I tried were eggs.I admit, I was a little scared to try it after reading on other stainless steel pan reviews about the sticking issue. And then there was the fact this is a lower quality compared to some out there (but it's what I could afford!) My eggs just slid out as wonderful as can be! If anyone is hesitating using stainless because of the perceived sticking issue...go ahead and give it a try.If I can do it, anyone can!

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Very sturdy well made pans. They cook evenly and are easy to clean, the handle is comfortable and strong. These are great pans, if you want a quality frying pan that won't burn your food, will cook evenly and that is safe to use, buy these.

The only think that bothers me about them is that mine don't do so well in the dishwasher, it could just be my water or maybe the dishwasher is too powerful, but they come out with the bottoms looking discolored, sort of gold tinted. I have a new high end dishwasher so it's not a cleaning issue. We have very hard water but the water softener takes all the hardness out so I'm not sure what is causing the problem.

Other than that, the pans are beautiful!

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