Archive for the ‘Cookware’ Category

The Whirley-Pop Popcorn Maker

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Pros: Makes the BEST popcorn!
Cons: Needs to be hand-washed
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Also posted on Epinions.com.

 

This is a review I’ve intended to write for more than a year now. A couple of years ago, we were lucky enough to receive a Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper as a Christmas present from friends. Before that we’d experimented with all sorts of popcorn makers and had never been able to settle on something. Now we have the perfect popper, and I’d never go back to a hot air-style popper after trying it.

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Calphalon 2 qt ceramic covered baker

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Pros: Dishwasher-safe; microwaveable; freezer-safe
Cons: Ceramic requires handling with care
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Emerilware Poultry Roaster

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Pros: Achieves its purpose very well!
Cons: Very single-purpose; lacking in good directions; you do have to be willing to properly care for cast iron
Rating: 3 out of 5

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Emile Henry Pie Dish

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Pros: Incredibly non-stick and easy to clean; sturdy; the perfect size; fluted edge; very attractive; dishwasher-safe
Cons: None!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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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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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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