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Cuisinox Elite 8 Inch Fry Basket

I was at first taken aback by the price of this fry basket, but after comparing similar brands, including some generics that were made of questionable material, I decided on this one. It fits well with my Cajun Cookware Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4.5 Qt., and hasn't showed any signs of rusting. My husband has "pannapped" this item as well as my dutch oven, so now I can't get him out of the kitchen!

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Broil King PCG-10 Professional Portable Nonstick Griddle

I love mine. It's big, so be aware if you have little counter space. I've got five in my family, and this grill is big enough for bacon on one side, pancakes on the other. It's easy to clean. I've had mine over a year, and have had no problems with the finish. Yes, it does have a hot spot on the left side, but I use it to my advantage. I've had some restaurant experience, and our flat tops were almost always at different temps. Something cooking too fast? Move it over! Put those sausages on the right, as it's a little cooler, and they take longer to cook.

I have had one problem: my probe thermostat went. I called the company, they took the date code off the unit (it was a gift from my Amazon wish list!), and sent a new probe out. The warranty was 30 months! Nice.

I say, if you're a heavy duty griddle user like I am, this is the TANK of the griddle world!

Wow.What a great cooking tool.This griddle is tough, heavy, big, and it works great.The flip down leg things work great to help drippings to drain.no wobble with the leg extensions up or down.It's thick so it takes a few minutes to warm up.I turn it on while prepping prior to cooking, so by the time I'm ready to cook it's up to temp.If you turn it on and expect it to be hot in 30 seconds, it won't be.If you're looking for a nice, polished, formal, "display piece" to impress the in-laws or the neighbors, this is not the appliance to purchase.The cast aluminum base has some burr's on the underside from the casting process.To grind them off and smooth it out would add cost,and the burrs don't decrease it's functionality (they're on the bottom!).The "Flimsy" splatter guard works great.it doesn't have to be sturdy, it only has to stop the splatter drops (which it does) thereby keeping my counter clean.the large cooking surface has a FEW minor marks, but nothing sticks to it.I coat it with veg. oil after each use and wipe it off prior to using.No problems yet.no issues with the coating coming off either.My pancakes are always evenly cooked (on a pre-heated griddle) and the long bacon pieces cook evenly too.

It's somewhat heavy.It's big and hard to store.these small issues are totally acceptable given the fact that this griddle cooks great and should last FOREVER.Treat it right, and it will treat you right.If you're looking to cook a big meal on a working, long lasting piece of equipment, this is the grill to get.my family thinks I am now the best breakfast cook.I should have purchased this a long time ago.

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My 32 year old Miracle Maid griddle finally gave up the ghost.I tried my daughter-in-law's griddle but it was a mess.The pancakes stuck and it was a bear to clean.I went to the Cook's Illustrated site and found this one rated highest among the ones they tested.Well, I am so pleased with it.It cooks at an even temperature, it is easy to wash and it is large enough to cook eggs, bacon and pancakes all at once.It is a little pricy but so worth the cost.I recommend this product.

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I purchased this griddle a few weeks ago so that I could finally sit down with my family to for Sunday pancake breakfast, and it delivered I can easily cook eight pancakes at once with flipping room to spare. But the size is only part of the story. The non-stick performance had me a little worried out of the box, as there were some "lines" on the surface that might have been manufacturing issues, but they seemed to just be cosmetic after some cooking they've faded, and the non-stick performance (new) is simply outstanding easily matches my good All Clad cookware for pure non-stick goodness and simple cleanup.

Another thing I really appreciate is how even the cooking temperature is. There are simply no hot spots on this thing, and if I really, really want to be picky, the temperature might fall off a bit at the very edge, but cooking eight pancakes gives me a great visual indicator from edge-to-edge, front-to-back, and there were simply no pancakes that had appreciably different cooking from each other. I both amazed and pleased.

The size makes this something that can be tricky to store we have an entire double-width cabinet dedicated to just this and my big electric skillet, and we have to tilt the griddle a bit to make it all fit. It's too deep to fit if you turn it perpendicular the cabinet door won't close all the way. So, be prepared to work a bit to find a place to store it.

But as a workhorse for a serious breakfast cook, I think this guy's a winner.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE January 2011

After living with this griddle for quite some time, I wanted to mention something I've run into. I still think this is a great griddle the even heating across the board is amazing, the temperature control is great. But and this is because I add a very thin coat of oil for browning my pancakes the non-stick surface gets a sticky residue that is T-O-U-G-H to clean off. I've tried just about everything, and so far, a paste of baking soda and water and plenty of elbow grease gets off most of it, but not all. I'd still recommend this griddle strongly, and the non-stick surface is holding up wonderfully even after many uses, but it's something to be aware of. I am sticking with the 5-star rating, however, as this griddle is still a winner.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE January 2012

Wow another year! This grill is STILL going strong, and making 8 big pancakes at a time many weekends. I've also used it for mass cooking grilled cheese sandwiches, yum. I have NOT used it for, say, grilling burgers, but as a pancake maker it continues strong going into its third year. I've just learned to live with the weird residue, and I guess the good news is: it's not building up and building up, but rather just got established early on and seems to stay about the same.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE January 2013

Yes! Today is our annual family New Year's Pancake breakfast, and so of course I thought I would update my review: YES it's still our favorite breakfast making monster machine. I use it pretty much exclusively to make pancakes and toast sandwiches, and it continues to excel. I have never quite learned the secret to remove the "build-up" of oil on the non-stick surface, but it doesn't seem to affect the cooking ability, and clearly it's held up after three full years of use, and we are now starting year 4. It's still a 5-star griddle in my book. The ONLY wear I've noticed is that the plug socket has darkened over time from the heat. The non-stick continue to work perfectly. Recommended.

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The packaging is kind of what I had hoped for a thick plain brown corrugated heavy-duty box, clearly indicative of a more "industrial" grade product.I am so tired of buying China-made products in glitzy glossy boxes that simply fail to perform.Unfortunately, this American-made product disappointed right out of the box.The casting on the bottom side was rough.Bits of metal flaked off, and some sharp shards landed on my countertop.There are still sharp unfinished areas on the bottom that could have easily been buffed or ground out at the factory. Where the handle is attached to the underside of the cooking surface, the welds show through on the coated cooking surface and the non-stick surface is missing over top of these weld points.The splatter guard, which is an excellent idea and another reason I chose to spend the extra bucks for this unit, is so flimsy and poorly made that it is an embarrassment.Clearly an afterthought, the splatter guard "attachment" methodology is ill-conceived as it requires that you slide the sharp-edged metal across the coated cooking surface --funny, since the instructions carry the usual warnings not to use metal cooking utensils.Inserting the temperature controller was also a bit of a challenge, as the fit was way too tight.Ultimately I was able to insert the unit far enough to obtain electrical connection, but with great effort. At this point, I snapped a few photos and gave very serious consideration to returning the unit.Still, I am an American through and through, and wanted this unit to be great.So I seasoned the surface with a little oil, warmed the cooktop, then let it cool.A few hours later I turned the unit back on, re-oiled it again, and mixed up a batch of pancakes.Finally, some good news.The heating is uniform, relatively quick, and the temperature will go higher than many non-commercial department-store variety griddles.The surface is reasonably flat, and the non-stick coating worked pretty well.I cracked a couple of eggs directly onto the cooking surface, and they didn't run or puddle.Bottom line, if you want a griddle that gets really hot, that heats pretty uniformly, and that is made in the U.S.A., go for it... just be prepared for some possible trade-offs.The "fit and finish" is sub-par.The casting is rough and uneven.It would appear that removing and reattaching the splatter guard will soon scratch the non-stick surface. You may well be disappointed at the overall "gestalt" of the thing.Maybe the one I got was made on a Monday???

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Expanding Beechwood Mug Wall Rack with 13 Hooks! Premium Quality

If you only have screws to use for mounting this, you'll have trouble. It comes with none, and the mounting method is the same as a small picture, just a triangular hook. If you put anything of weight on this you'd want to use a decent sized screw which you can't since you'd need a small screw head to get the triangle over it. Personally, I had hercules hooks, which worked fine. The rack itself is perfectly functions and find looking.

Great for Holding mugs . Did have hard time hanging it with their hooks so used my own. Would recommend

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All-Clad LTD 11-Inch Square Nonstick Griddle

I am not a big fan of the All Clad LTD line but I do love this pan.I much prefer the All Clad polished stainless steel line (I have almost every piece and love it) but at time I was making this purchase I didn't know they made a stainless griddle and I also wanted the nonstick surface, I am pretty sure the stainless griddle is not nonstick.This griddle is a perfect size for pancakes.I debated on the grande size, I decided that since I don't make pancakes everyday it didn't make sense to spend the extra money and deal with storing the larger size.Also, I prefer smaller pancakes and this size is a better price and much easier to store.It is a great size for 4 small/medium-sized pancakes.I imagine it would also be more challenging to keep up with more than 4 at a time, particularly of you are making eggs at the same time.

This pan is not dishwasher safe due to the nonstick surface, but don't worry it is a breeze to clean.This pan is very, very well made and is backed by a lifetime warranty.Sometimes this pan is sold {at a special price} if you see it grab it.It is a steal at that price.Once you try All Clad you will be hooked too! Highly recommended! A+!

Part of the cachet for me in purchasing an All-Clad product was that their factory is less than 50 miles from my home.I always try to support American MANUFACTURERS, and was quite shocked to find this particular piece labeled "Made in China for All-Clad."

Damn.You can't trust anybody.But as for the product---

It is a solid performer.The non-stick surface is very effective, and remember to follow the directions and cook on a lower heat than you normally would.The thick aluminum transmits heat well, and also holds the heat, so when your item is done, get it off the pan.

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I have had this pan for two years.I have probably used it more than 100 times, usually to make pancakes or french toast.It does a very good job, better than the Calphalon griddle that I had before. I downgrade it because it scratches too easily -and I have made an effort from day one to take very good care of it, using only nylon spatulas, promptly washing it gently by hand, and storing it so it won't be scratched by other pans.Still, after all that care, it has become scratched.So my verdict is that the griddle does a good job but it requires a lot of TLC.

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I love this pan!I have the All-Clad stainless line, and bought this pan when my youngest daughter started to like grilled cheese sandwiches.You just can't cook more than one sandwich at a time in a regular fry pan.This pan has plenty of space to cook 4 sandwiches at a time, or 4 pieces of french toast, or 4 eggs...the list goes on and on.

My dad came to visit, and was coerced into making pancakes.He had always used a square electric griddle at home, but he gave my griddle pan a try.He liked it so much I gave him one for Christmas!Once again, plenty of space to cook 4 pancakes at a time.

The non-stick coating is durable, the food slips right off, and it is easy to wash.That is important, because this pan can't go into the dishwasher.It is also rather heavy, but since I just set it on the burner and cook, that isn't an issue either.

Bottom line is that both my father and I are very happy to make room in our kitchens for this pan.

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Not a great griddle. The finish requires alot of maintance to keep it non-stick. Have to clean it with baking soda after each few uses.I've had it about a year & it is so warped that it's un-usable.I called All Clad because it it supposed to have a warranty but they require you send it to them & they have to check it out & approved it & possibly in a few months they would do something but they said more than likely it was user error from using it on too high of heat.So in short, I'm out of luck.So don't waste your money on a cheaply made product.Spend a little more & get a good product.

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Universal Housewares Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill

I use this stove top grill for subs, chicken, steak, fajitas! I love it so easy to cook just about anything, but be careful because it heats up quickly and getsvery hot.

Was just the right size and type of pan that we were looking for to use to grill in the kitchen.Heavy enough to hold the heat and just the right size for the 2 of us.Easy clean up.

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Koolatron 401-596 White 12 volt Auto Grill

The family and I were taking a road trip through New Mexico when I got that sudden and familiar urge: I need ham. I had my wife Laura grab a nice, thick ham steak from the cooler at her feet. She offered to grill it for me, as I was driving at all, but in my family there's only one person that handles the grill, and that is me. My daughter Layla and my son Cody said they wanted hot dogs, so I threw them on the grill too.

Despite having different meat products, the Koolatron was cooking the ham and hot dogs evenly, and there was so much space I could have put another dog on there. I took my ham steak off first and it was really good: the Koolatron allowed the meat to retain much of its moisture and succulence.

Unfortunately, just as I was giving the hot dogs one final turn, I lost control of my vehicle, on I-40 about 30 miles west of Tucumcari. I don't remember much of the accident, just waking up in a hospital bed a few days later. It was then that I learned that Layla and Cody did not survive the crash. Laura was relatively unscathed, with only a broken leg and some broken ribs. I suffered burns over 40% of my body and had internal bleeding.

I got out of the hospital three weeks later. Laura and I decided to sell our home, as it held too many painful memories. It was bad. Laura and I found we couldn't live together, and recently divorced. The loss of the kids had a lot to do with it, but I could also not please her (my genitals had been burned off in the fire). I'm trying to date again, but it's been hard (as mentioned, I have no genitals it's like a Ken doll down there, but with the skin complexion of Freddy Kreuger).

However, once given the doctor's ok to operate a motor vehicle, I purchased another Koolatron and I can tell you that I've been happy with the (non-family destroying) results. Every time I cook something while driving a ham steak, hot dog, burger, etc it come out delicious and juicy. Of course, I'm no dummy and realize that another accident is just around the corner. But at this point, I don't even care anymore. I don't even care anymore.

PROS: lots of room, food retains moisture and doesn't dry out, durable

CONS: subsequent loss of family, genitals

I work for a utility company and I work out in the field. So I spend about $250 a month on lunch usually fast food or at a diner depending on the area I am at. Then I came across this grill. I thought wow I could to save some money using this grill. Got the grill followed the instruction and the hot plates were only warm to the touch. I did not even try to cook with it because it was just not hot enough.

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For centuries, man has longed for the ability to cook while driving. With the advent of the Koolatron 401-596 (I can only imagine the countless hours focus groups must have logged to come up with that name), that dream has finally become a reality.

No longer constrained to the physical boundaries of a 'kitchen', or the archaic mores of 'safety', one can finally enjoy the freedom of careening down the highway at 85 mph (please check with your local municipality for the legality of these speeds) while grilling various meat products. And what of the oils from said meat products? Why, the sloped design allows them to just melt away into the (included) drip tray! What could be safer than hot grease in a moving vehicle? Certainly, no one has ever spilled anything liquid in a car before! Safe as milk, it is!

So free yourself from the tyranny of non-mobile cooking today with a Koolatron 401-596.

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I brought this for my OTR driver and he loves it. I will cook hot grill cheese sandwiches and grill hot dogs in 5 minutes. He is wanting to try cooking a steak to see how that turns out! I am happy to know that now he can have hot food and healthy eating while out on the road. I do recommend this grill and so does he!

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Apparently this product hasn't gotten any better in the three years since the previous gentleman review it. I purchased this for my fiance who is a truck driver. I was hoping this would provide him a way of cooking meat/grilling sandwiches, but it only gets hot enough to melt the butter on the bread. Obviously, it wouldn't get hot enough to cook a piece of raw meat. It's being returned. Very disappointed.

Farberware Nonstick Aluminum 3-Piece Skillet Set

Farberware Nonstick Aluminum 3-Piece Nonstick Skillet Set, Charcoal

These pans are not worthy of the Farberware name, unfortunately...They are far too thin -this leads to burnt food, warping, etc. The Teflon coating is the el-cheapo kind, a far cry from the superior coating you find on Farberware's upper-end Millenium models...

These pans do not deserve the Farberware name. The thin metal will torch your food if you are not careful, and the cheap nonstick material will not last long. This gets two stars because of the low, low price.

Do yourself a favor, and instead buy one quality Calphalon Commercial Nonstick pan on sale. They aren't that much more than this set, if you look hard enough, and they last forever.

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I ordered the three pack "First Course" set, supposedly a heavyweight Farberware product as I've seen in stores.I received a light weight, flimsy product called "Cook'n Ease" that was so thin you could easily burn food and warp the pan in no time.Very disappointed.

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Very lightweight, I don't know if that is good or bad. Judging the product based on its appearance I expected more. My empty 12 cup coffee maker weighs more than these three pans combined.

They do let you cook in them without anything sticking. Simply put, you get three basic fry pans to use without fear of losing major income if they get ruined. As with most nonstick, don't use high heat as the manufacturer indicates.

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Very thin..handles get very hot... coating was bubbling and flaking off after the first grilled cheese sandwich. I paid under 3$ after a rebate... and you get what you pay for.These shouldn't have the farberware name on them. they are to good a brand to put out such a shabby product.

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