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Baker’s Edge Pan

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Pros: Surprisingly practical; ultra-even cooking; fun shape
Cons: Delicate non-stick coating
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Rival Hot Air Popcorn Popper, White

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Pros: It does, in fact, pop popcorn; butter-warming cup on the top
Cons: It only pops a minimal amount of the popcorn you put into it; potentially dangerous to curious young onlookers
Rating: 2 out of 5

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Senseo Coffee Maker Model HD7810, EcoPad refillable pod, and Douwe Egberts Medium Roast Coffee

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Pros: Very convenient; quick and easy to operate and clean
Cons: A tad expensive; the Douwe Egberts coffee is exceptionally bitter, acidic, and caffeinated; the water reservoir is a little clumsy to fill; slightly messy
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Maxam Stainless Steel Multi-Baker/Roaster KTROAST3

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Incredible versatility; sturdiness; size; beauty
Cons: Doesn’t fit easily in the dishwasher; not as easy to clean as non-stick
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Maxam Chef’s Secret Stainless Steel Round Griddle KTGRID

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Adjusts to temperature quickly; distributes heat evenly; comes with lid; surprisingly cool-touch handles; large; doesn’t need as much heat; works well as a shallow skillet too
Cons: Not quite as easy to clean as non-stick; takes a little while to get used to the different heat needs
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Lodge Logic and Pro-Logic 10-inch Cast Iron Skillets

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Pre-seasoned; practically non-stick; beautiful; incredibly durable; thermal properties
Cons: Can’t put in the dishwasher (not a big deal); 10 inches is a little small–I’d recommend 12
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Lodge Enamel-Coated Cast Iron Two-Quart Casserole

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Even heating; withstands very high heat; very non-stick; easy to clean; elegant; wide and shallow
Cons: Can’t go in dishwasher; heavy; wish it held just a little more
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Lodge Enamel-Coated Cast Iron Apple-Shaped Dutch Oven

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Very even heating; cleans remarkably easily; nifty-looking
Cons: Very heavy; shouldn’t go in the dishwasher
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Kaiser Springform Pans, 9 inch and 10 inch

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Surprisingly nonstick; durable and sturdy; no-drip lip; good sizes; good thermal properties
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Kaisercast Flora Bundform Pan, 12 cup capacity

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pros: Very non-stick; large capacity; heavy-duty; good browning; even heating; beautiful design
Cons: Somewhat difficult to clean
Rating: 4 out of 5
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