Pros: Even heating; durability; style
Cons: Awkward size; not dishwasher-safe
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Archive for the ‘Kitchenware & Housewares’ Category
All-Clad MC2 Brushed Aluminum 5-Quart Casserole
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006Swiss Diamond 11 inch Fry Pan, model 6428
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006Pros: So easy to clean; extremely non-stick; great thermal properties
Cons: Shouldn’t go in the dishwasher (not really a problem)
Rating: 5 out of 5
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ScanPan Classic Saute Pan
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006Pros: Non-stick; durable; glass lids; heavy duty; fairly easy to clean
Cons: Not incredibly non-stick
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Joyce Chen Stir Fry Pan
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006Pros: Non-stick; useful shape/size; handle; heats up quickly
Cons: No lid; non-stick coating comes off even with care
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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Emile Henry Flame Top Stew Pot, 1.9 qt
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006Pros: Cleans easily; dishwasher-safe; lighter than more traditional materials; safe for ovens, microwaves, stovetops, freezer, fridge, etc.
Cons: None, although I’d suggest buying a larger size (larger sizes are available)
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cutco Homemaker Knife Set
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006Pros: Very sharp; great warranty; free factory sharpening
Cons: Expensive; must be bought from a salesman; EXTREMELY aggressive salesmen
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Calphalon Hard-Anodized Wok
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006Pros: less smoking, heats quickly, cleans easily
Cons: don’t put it in the dishwasher
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Zojirushi Home Bakery Traditional Bread Maker
Monday, July 17th, 2006Pros: Huge loaves of bread; easy operation; comes with lots of recipes
Cons: Opening it disables the “add things” beep; flimsy non-stick coating; not entirely durable
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Zojirushi NRC-10 5-cup Rice Cooker
Monday, July 17th, 2006Pros: Extremely simple; takes the guesswork out of when odd rice blends are done; has lasted well
Cons: Can’t add anything to the rice if you want to leave it on “keep warm”; non-dishwasher-safe
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Krups ProChef Premium 6-slice Toaster Oven
Monday, July 17th, 2006Pros: Easy-clean interior; easily removable crumb tray; versatility; decent amount of space; has lasted well so far
Cons: Don’t turn both timers on at once or the auto shut-off will be disabled; not spaced for six slices
Rating: 4 out of 5
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