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12/07/2011

Scanpan Classic Ceramic Titanium 12-1/2-Inch Fry Pan Review

Scanpan Classic Ceramic Titanium 12-1/2-Inch Fry Pan
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I've owned several Scanpan products. This fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan and a sauce pan. All stick after being used for a while. After I had problems with the first one I talked to the store I bought it from and to Scanpan. They said to use lower heat and don't use cooking sprays. I followed those instructions with the next pan I bought and still had problems. I also tried the "restore" method mentioned in the manual using the steel wool that was included with the pan without any success.
When they were new they were great, but once they started sticking, they were worse than a regular pan without a non-stick coating. Plus the sellers won't back them up. I tried to return mine under their "Lifetime" warranty, none of the stores selling them would take them back without talking to the distributor first. The distributor never returned my phone calls. Also a major consumer testing magazine that originally gave these a high rating retracted that rating after getting bad feedback from owners. You can read back issues in your library.

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Scanpan, an exciting name in the cooking industry! Non-stick cookware allows you to cook healthier meals with little or no added fat. A unique layer of ceramic-titanium between the pan and the non-stick coating ensures you will never see bare metal, even if you use metal utensils. This large pan will come in handy for making one-skillet dinners or burgers for a family.

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12/04/2011

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Review

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
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It's heavy and dead-flat. What can you say about a griddle except that it does exactly what you wish a griddle would do. There are no hot-spots, and the handle stays cool. (The Calphalon Contemporary handles are big, and may get in the way occasionally -- but they stay very cool.)
One thing, though -- the non-stick surface is *really* non stick. Make an omlette and it'll spread over just about the whole bottom of the pan in no-time-flat -- which is just great, so long as you like really thin omlettes. Over-easy eggs can be a bit tricky because it's so slippery -- it's not that easy to get the spatula underneath! (Part of that's because plastic and coated spatulas are thicker than metal ones.) One time I almost pushed an egg right off the griddle and onto the stovetop. But anyone who's ever had something stick to a griddle will not complain that nothing can stick.
Cleanup is strange. It just doesn't get dirty. I've only had this awhile, but I've used it twenty times, and the nonstick is not only still in perfect condition, it doesn't even show the "bright spots" that, with high-quality non-stick cookware, indicates some mechanical burnishing. I think this will last forever.

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JR1211PMake perfect breakfast favorites like pancakes, waffle, and panini sandwiches on this griddle pan. This rectangular griddle extends over two stove-top burners to cook twice as many servings at once. Foods cook evenly, thanks to the consistent thickness across the bottom of the pan. The shallow profile offers easy access with a spatula for your convenience. Features: -Nonstick surface makes cleanup easy and promotes low-fat and non-fat cooking -Extends over two stove-top burners to cook twice as many servings at once -Foods cook evenly, thanks to the consistent thickness across the bottom of the pan -Shallow profile offers easy access with a spatula -Two stainless steel loop handles for easy transport -Oven safe up to 450 degrees Specifications: -Dimensions: 11'' x 1.5'' -Material of griddle: hard-anodized aluminum exterior and nonstick interior -Not dishwasher safe -Recommended utensils: nylon, wood or coated -Lifetime Warranty

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11/08/2011

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 14-Inch Open Skillet with Helper Handle Review

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 14-Inch Open Skillet with Helper Handle
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Despite the bad reviews, I also tried this pan. It is awful - DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
To address issues other have had -
(1) It was perfectly flat out of the box, but warped as soon as medium heat was applied. Probably because it is so thin. Note the 10" crepe pan weighs as much as this monster of a pan, and appears to be at least 3 times thicker.
(2) It is way too thin to heat evenly - I think our heavy duty cookie sheets are just as thick! To check it out, I used an infrared thermometer and found out that once the hottest part of the pan reached about 350 (ideal for things like eggs and pancakes), there were parts that were 75 degrees cooler. This means burnt eggs and raw pancakes. Yum.
The size would probably make a good chicken fryer for a large family, but it has no top, so I'm not sure what you really could do with it, so mine went back today.

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Inspired by the French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware over 30 years ago.Constructed of the finest materials available, to perfectly perform all of the classic cooking techniques. Cuisinart continues its commitment to superior quality and innovation with our Chef's Classic™ Non-Stick Hard Anodized Cookware.The finest material are crafted into a full and functional line of classically shaped pieces.An extremely durable exterior with a smooth, hard anodized finish creates a look of professional elegance to complement any kitchen. Designed from the inside out for today's healthy lifestyles, this collection is constructed with 100% aluminum-free Quantanium nonstick cooking surface reinforced with titanium.Nonstick 14" skillet provides a healthful, fat-free browning and frying options: ideal for fried eggs or fried chicken for the family.

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10/24/2011

Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set Review

Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set
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This is a beautiful set of cookware and, I think, a great value...I paid $189.99 for 17 pieces, 15 of which are pots, pans & lids and 2 inserts..for pasta and for steaming. I like that there are 2 of the same size lid. You always get 1 lid that fits 2 items in the set and I would always use them at the same time and only be able to cover 1. No worries with this set--there is 1 lid for each. Also, I did a lot of price shopping before I picked this one and it's the only brand that calls it 17-piece and gives you all cookware. Every other set I saw that was over, say, 10 pieces-- the extra was knives or plastic utensils vs pots and pans. If it was 17 pieces, 7 to 9 of them were bowls, utensils, knives, etc. Rip offs for the prices they charged. And finally..the outside is nice and smooth, not ringed or otherwise textured...makes for nice cleanup and hopefully they'll stay nice looking longer than their predecessors. The ONLY thing I'm not thrilled with is that the lid handles do get warm...even hot. The pot and pan handles don't, but the lids definitely do. But for the price and quality? I have potholders.... Otherwise I would give it 5 stars. What the heck..5 it is!

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17 -Piece Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized Set includes:1-1/2, 2- and 3- saucepans with covers, 8-inch, 10-inchand 12-inch covered skillet with helper, 4- quart saute with helper and cover, 9- quart stockpot with cover, 7-3/4-inch steamer insert with cover, 9-1/2-inch pasta insert

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6/27/2011

Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard Anodized Eco-Friendly Nonstick 10-by-18-Inch Double-Burner Griddle Review

Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard Anodized Eco-Friendly Nonstick 10-by-18-Inch Double-Burner Griddle
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This griddle is exactly what I was looking for - it heats evenly, it's lightweight, it fits exactly over two burners, and it's got a cutout on one corner to pour out the grease. The ceramic cooking surface is very non-stick and stays that way over time. Do not use non-stick sprays (not that you need them), as they will leave a residue over time that's impossible to clean up. Using only a small amount of butter or oil, all of my Green Gourmet pans are as clean and non-stick as they were when I bought them. Cuisinart says they're dishwasher safe, but I've never seen the need to do so; they've never needed more than a few wipes with a soapy sponge to get completely clean.

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Designed to fit over two burners on the stove top, this 10-by-18-inch griddle looks a bit like a cookie sheet with handles, but it offers a wide range of stovetop cooking options. Its smooth, flat surface nicely accommodates anything from pancakes, eggs, and hash browns to salmon fillets, falafel patties, veggie shish-kabobs, and more.
Cuisinart's GreenGourmet Hard Anodized line of cookware combines an earth-friendly design with high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting performance with reduced impact on the environment. The cookware's hard-anodized aluminum construction heats up quickly and evenly, which means less energy required to achieve the desired cooking temperature, and its exclusive, scratch-resistant, ceramic-based nonstick coating (PTFE/PFOA-free and petroleum-free) helps reduce oil consumption and preserve the environment--plus it's applied at a temperature one half that of conventional nonsticks, and it won't peel off. Furthermore, its nonstick cooking surface ensures effortless food release without the need for excess butter or oil, which means lower fat cooking options and quick cleanup. The cookware's riveted side handles stay cool to the touch on the stovetop and are made from 70-percent recycled stainless steel. Even more, Cuisinart uses packaging made from 100-percent recycled materials and printed with soy ink. Oven-safe up to 500 degrees F and safe to use under the broiler, the cookware cleans up easily by hand and carries a limited lifetime warranty. From the Manufacturer
Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Cookware Series Cuisinart GreeenGourmet hard-anodized cookware.

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