2010-01-29

Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 5-Quart Braiser

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Le Creuset Stainless Steel features 3 Ply construction: Steel/Aluminum/Steel for even, all-around heat distribution with no hot spots. 18/10 exterior make it ideal for all cookware surfaces including induction.
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- Precision pour rim to prevent spills
- Brushed stainless exterior is easy to clean and resists fingerprints
- Dishwasher Safe
- Tight-fitting, heavy weight lids lock in moisture and flavor
- Riveted Handles for added strength
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Customer Buzz
 "Wonderful Pan" 2009-05-17
By A. Mandiram
This is a wonderful stainless steel pan. It is big and has a large flat surface, which enables faster cooking. You can have a variety of uses for the pan, and cleaning is simple. Just soak the pan with dish soap and hot water for easy cleaning. The aluminum core enables heat to spread evenly and decreases both cooking time and energy consumption. For optimum results, do not use high heat.



The pan performs very well for simmering and slow cooking of rice pilafs, and sauces. I only wish that the inside of the pan was also 18/10 shining stainless steel. The brushed stainless steel center tends to leave faint water marks after washing. This is a great pan, and the only one you will need.


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Staub Honeycomb Saute Pan, 1 3/4 Quart, 7 7/8 Inch,Cast Iron Lid, Pimento Red

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The 7 7/8" Staub Saute Pan is well suited for sauteing vegetables or braising meat, while the new honeycomb enameled surface insures good food release. The pan also comes with a matching cast iron lid. Staub products are enameled on the inside and out, including the black matte finish. No seasoning is required for enameled cast iron and it will not react to acidic foods.
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- 1 3/4 Quart Capacity, 7 7/8" Diameter
- Black Matte Enameled Interior for durablity means no seasoning required. Enameled pot edges and lid edges prevent rust adding to the beauty of our cast iron.
- Smooth Enameled bottom that works on any cooking surface including glass tops and convection.
- Double the enamel coatings help prevent chipping and add to the beauty and function of the pan.
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Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set, Flame

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Le Creuset 6 -Piece Classic Cast Iron Cookware Set, Flame. Only Le Creuset offers such a wide range of unique shapes and designs. This product offers unrivalled flebyibility of use, ebycellent heat efficiency, and the versatility to use it on any stovet
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- 6-piece set includes: 8-by-11-inch roaster; 2-1/4-quart covered saucier; 5-1/2-quart covered round French oven; 10-1/4-inch square skillet grill
- Rugged cast iron construction provides excellent heat retention
- Clad in colorful porcelain enamel that won¿t crack or stain; serves beautifully at table
- Phenolic knobs oven-safe to 375 degrees F; safe for induction, ceramic, and other stovetops
- Made in France; dishwasher-safe; warranted for the lifetime of the original owner
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Customer Buzz
 "Food tastes better" 2007-07-04
By Bobnoxious
I bought this for my wife. She loves the set. I think food tastes better from Le Creuset products. I rate this 5 star because my wife is so happy. What else can a guy say?


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2010-01-27

Staub 2.5 Quart Round Cocotte, Grenadine

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The French oven is a timeless standby for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and other one-pot classics. Staub has perfected this tradition in our signature "La Cocotte" French Oven, the choice of some of the world's best chefs. The design has self basting spikes for continuous, natural basting. When your meal is ready, La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table.
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Technical Details

- Black Matte Enameled Interior for durablity means no seasoning required. Enameled pot edges and lid edges prevent rust adding to the beauty of our cast iron.
- Self-basting spikes underneath the lid of each French Oven is our breakthrough innovation.These spikes ensure continuous natural basting by equally disributing flavorful juices to all parts of the dish.
- Oven proof stainless steel knob for durability and beauty.
- Smooth Enameled bottom that works on any cooking surface including glass tops and convection.
- Double the enamel coatings help prevent chipping and add to the beauty and function of the pan.
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 "great little dutch oven" 2009-12-04
By bookmark momma (deep in the heart)
These 2 pots are the best things in my kitchen ! I bought 2 this size on sale at Sur Le Table before the holidays and they saved the day I told my husband we could relax because the food would stay warm while he chatted and let the turkey rest before carving ( Usually I am saying -"shhh Quit talking!! Go carve before everything is stone cold! haha) We really could relax These pots handled the food and kept it warm forever!! It made the day relaxing I have other dutch/french ovens Lodge (that my mom preseasoned as an act of love before giving it to me) an old Martha S that does everything well but is a color only a guy could love My husband will not let me give it away even though I think it is a very very ugly color but it is a reliable workhorse The Le Creuset that I have does not have nearly the quality of enamelware The enamel is not as thick as my Chantal pots and pans and take much more work than my MS or Chantal They take a LONG time to clean OMG!! I do love my LC but I wish it had the enamel density of the Staub

The Staub pots were a sweet surprise The enamel is lovely and thick and glows Even the matte black enamel interior glows They are a breeze to clean Even my husband was surprised ( thinking it would reflect the long clean up effort like the other French pots) From what I have read- these french ovens were designed for the restaurant industry The black interior I treated as recommended with olive oil and slow low heat before using ( twice!) I did not use duck fat because that would be wasteful as I find duck too gamey ( My father was a hunter/fisher and we ate a wide variety of fish/fowl/etc) The lid fits beautifully and it came with little protective plastic u shaped pins which allow you to store with lids upside down with a barrier so no enamel touches other enamel The actual enamel itself is a work of art and elevates this cookware into something you would love to just stare at because the glaze is multidimensional The form is straightforward and does not take away from the delightful colorplay in the enamel I LOVE these pots and will be buying more soon They had a vision of what was needed ( 1)sturdy thick exterior glaze for easy cleaning 2) black matte interior enamel for even easier clean up 3) a great lid with a good seal and 4) functional little stalactite like forms from the lid 5) it is beautiful as well! Form & Function! Each pot takes a day to make... Hard to find that kind of workmanship...... IT really brings a little art moment into your kitchen

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 "great looks and functionality" 2008-01-26
By miro (CO)
Do you gaze longingly at your pot while it happily does it's thing? You will if you get this one. It is like a little jewel on my stove. I got it for significantly cheaper from Will..Son.. (surprisingly) than the $150 listed here. The enamel seems much nicer than Le Creuset and I like the solid lid with basting spikes. I thought initially the rim around the top of the lid was just a cosmetic reminder of the way charcoal is held on the top of a classic dutch oven. I heard however it could be used to put ice water to encourage condensation. I also like the black enamel interior better since it seems easier to clean (perhaps by appearance). The lid knob is nice but a little small for the weight of the thing...you can use it to lift straight up but if you try to turn it sideways it will feel like it's cutting into your fingers.


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2010-01-25

Staub 9 1/2 Inch Frying Pan, Black Matte

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Staub all-purpose cast iron skillets and frying pans are so essential they may never leave your stovetop--excellent for traditional fare or your most ambitious creations. Each pan has an elegant beech-wood handle and a smooth bottom suitable for all heat sources and resistant to scratching delicate surfaces
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Technical Details

- Black Matte Enameled Interior for durablity means no seasoning required.
- Smooth Enameled bottom that works on any cooking surface including glass tops and convection.
- Requires no seasoning and will not discolor or rust
- Restaurant tested and proven to be the best in the industry, chefs use it everyday in thousands of restaurants world- wide.
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 "A must buy." 2009-02-26
By Anthony Voci
First order of business. People who complain of the weight of Staub cookware should not be allowed in the kitchen. Cast Iron has to be thick to distribute heat evenly, otherwise a thin bottom pan will cause scorching and burning. It's a shame we Americans have to be told that. Staub is the finest cookware made in the world. They stand against a world of trash products that are designed to be thrown away and repurchased just to be thrown away again.

Now the caveat.

This seasoning explanation is actually a response to a person who gave an uneducated one-star review on this pan that misleads the potential buyer. So, this is now my edited review and explanation.

There is a lot of very inaccurate information on seasoning pans and cleaning pans. First I'm going to make a logical statement that is supported by elementary chemistry. Like dissolves like, only oil dissolves oil. Let's proceed with that fact. Water, or deglazing by boiling water in a pan, does not clean a pan. It can't. Water cools the surface of a pans as it boils away forming thick layers of tar to form on the bottom of the pan. Yet people think this cleans the pan. The worst thing one could ever do to clean a pan is pour water in it. Interestingly enough, we all know this yet we proceed with our compulsion to pour water in our pans.

Below is a seasoning process that I do to break in all my enamel cast iron pans. I own a lot of Le Creuset and Staub. Over 20 pieces. I own and sell Vollrath non-stick cookware for a living and I do cook.



Now as a general rule of thumb this step should always be followed in all cookware every time you cook right before you cook as long as it does not violate or screw up a recipe.



1. ALWAYS wipe about a tablespoon of generic olive oil in a cold dry pan even if you are boiling water to make pasta. Why even if boiling water you are asking? So you don't get calcium rings at the water line and starch burns in the bottom of the pot. Use generic inexpensive olive oil because you are wiping it out of the pot. You are not adding flavor or calories to the food. And olive oil means olive oil. Not canola or vegetable oil. Don't be cheap. Don't be defiant.



2. Always wipe your pans with paper towel or a dry rag when you are done cooking while the pan is still hot to warm. Never let a pan cool before you clean it. Never. What's interesting is you think this is crazy yet you know unconsciously I'm right. Here's why. When grease and oil is heated it thickens and degrades. Solids form. That's why olive oil begins the cooking process with no cholesterol yet at the end of the cooking process you end up with cholesterol. Now, as the cooked oil cools it SOLIDIFIES at room temperature. I call it tar. A gummy tacky substance that continues to degrade and harden every day you cook it. Tar is not water soluble and must be scoured out of a pan. You knew that you just didn't connect the dots. After many cycles of cooking and cooling tar becomes black. Now it's mostly carbon. Carbon is what cover cast iron skillets. Carbon is not a nutrient. Carbon is a carcinogen. Moreover, the burned up protein and fat that comprise the black carbon crust of improperly cleaned pans bind to sugars in the blood in a process called glycation. Glycated solids in the body are the solids - or radicals - that cause the health problems in diabetics. It's not the sugar that hurts diabetics - it's what the sugar attaches to in the blood - denatured protein and fats - that causes blindness, neural myapathy, retinal damage, and demyalination of the nerve sheath. Tar is comprised of these denatured solids. The point is when sugar attaches to proteins and fats in the blood through the process of glycation the human body suffers insidious internal damage. It's an insidious process that you are not aware of until you are older and the process has gone too far. Keep tar and carbon out of your food. Not only will your pans work better so will you.



Now to the gory details of a proper seasoning process. It is a process so strap yourself in. Enamel is porous. If you burn food into enamel you are depositing carbon deep into the pours of the pan. These pans will not work very well if carbon sits in the pours. So, how do you prevent that? You must understand that cast iron does not need much heat to get hot. Always remember to use low heat to keep food from scorching. The seasoning process is actually teaching you about heat control as well as seasoning the pans.



Enamel MUST be seasoned properly despite Staub's claim they never need seasoning. You MUST follow this closely or it will not help. Warm the pans on low heat and massage olive oil (2mm in bottom of pan) into the enamel with a dry cotton rag being careful not to burn your fingers. Warm means warm, not hot. Olive oil means olive oil and duck fat means duck fat. No substitutions. Turn up the heat after a few minutes to medium low being careful to never smoke the oil. The oil should shimmer at most but not smoke. Smoke means tar and carbon are forming. If black or brown stuff comes off the pan onto your cloth you have tar on the pan and it must be cleaned using this method. Soap does not remove this. Like dissolves like. Oil dissolves oil. This seasoning process is NOT the curing done to cast iron but you are depositing oil deep into the enamel pours as you massage the oil into the pan and "gradually raising the temperature." Curing means you are deliberately leaving tar and carbon on cast iron to keep it from rusting. Curing only applies to cast iron, not enamel. You are opening the pours "slowly." If done too quickly you will burn oil and deposit carbon into the pours and you will hate cooking on these pans and rightfully so. Don't be lazy with this process or impatient. Do this for about 10 minutes minimum. Fifteen would be better. The process of slowly bringing up the temperature is "schooling you" on how these pans take heat. You cannot put a lot of heat into cast iron because they "hold" a lot of heat. Aluminum pans do not hold heat meaning they cool very rapidly in comparison. Now turn off the heat and let the pans cool at their own rate "all the while wiping the pans with olive oil." DO NOT WASH. Repeat this at least one more time minimum the next day. Have patience. Three times would be a charm.



Now, buy a whole duck. I don't care if you don't like duck and no, chicken will not be an adequate substitution. You don't have to eat it. You will learn from this process that duck fat is the fat of the gods. Cut the duck up into leg and thigh quarters and breast leaving the skin on. The skin must be left on. Set aside in a bowl all the fat and gelatin trimmed off the pieces not used. Now, take the pan and season it with two tablespoons of olive oil on low heat. Then once warm, not hot, add the duck fat and gelatin. Let it melt into the pan. Massage it into the pan just as you did the olive oil. Once the fat renders on low turn up the heat to medium low and add the meat. It should sizzle a little. Pay attention. Only a slight sizzle. Move the meat around the pan and render (melt) the fat out of the breast and legs. Get a feel for the heat as you move the meat. Remember only a light sizzling. We are not searing, we are seasoning. We are putting the highest quality fat into the pours of the pan. The manufacturer cannot season pans at the factory nor can they teach you about heat control at the factory. You learn to control the temperature of the pans in your kitchen. This is not about a duck dinner but you can eat it if you want. This process creates a learning curve and brings you way up the curve. If you "get it" in the end you will own and cherish these pans for a lifetime. Once you season the pans 2 to 3 times with olive oil and once with duck fat you will truly intuitively understand enamel pans. Enamel pans should only be washed in warm soapy water and immediately dried. Once dried they should have a beautiful sheen to them. Almost a shine or glow. NEVER SCRUB IN HOT WATER, NEVER SCRUB WITH HARSH ABRASIVES. The blue teflon safe scrubby only, never the green scrubby. Where you will go wrong is applying too much heat and not seasoning with olive oil before cooking. Always wipe olive oil into a dry cold pan before cooking. Never use Pam. Now that you have a better understanding as to how enamel takes heat you will be able to make eggs on low to medium low heat. I guarantee this process because it's what I do. The French do not make Enamel Cast Iron to spite the rest of the world. Our problem - being Americans - is we are not taught to cook because our parents, our culture, taught us nothing about the process of cooking. Specifically, heat control. I discovered this process on the job through mindless repetition doing my job. Then one day I got it and it all made sense. No one taught me this. I discovered it cooking 10 hours a day 10 days in a row 25 weeks year. Do the math.

Good luck.

Customer Buzz
 "Too heavy, sticks too much for me even with oil/butter or spray" 2009-02-13
By Golfing Fool
I went with the overwhelming positive reviews (though all mentioned how heavy as it is cast iron). I thought I followed the seasoning directions but am going to try again.

The handle length does make the heaviness harder to handle. I am a good cook but not great nor do I cook all the time. So perhaps I should have known how much food sticks to the pan --- but it surprised me. Not too hard to clean if you soak.

I just ordered a nonstick hard andonized as I guess that's what i wanted and didn't realize. I did not send back since I got a great deal; too heavy; shipping costs make it not worthwhile.

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 " Rat Fink" 2009-01-12
By D. Handros (Gainesville, FL USA)
I have not used this pan yet but I'm sure that like all my other Staub products that it is Second to None in it's Awesome cooking at low temps and super easy clean up. My wife has completely switched to staub cookware after I converted her to this great cookware. We have a gas stove that is fueled with propane and prior to using this cookware bringing a big pot of water to a boil and then maintaining it was pretty much not possible. If you shop around for what you need in the Staub line you can rest assured that you will be cooking with world class cookware that will last you a lifetime and can be passed along to your children for many generations to come!!! Just do your homework and you will see that all the top chefs settle for nothing less than Staub for their needs period!!!






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2010-01-24

Le Creuset 7-Piece Utensil Set with Enameled Stoneware Crock: Cobalt

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You'll find the most popular Le Creuset utensils in this 7-piece set, which is ideal for newlywed and new homeowner gifts. Set includes a mini, small and medium spatula, large spatula spoon, jumbo slotted spatula spoon, basting brush and matching stoneware crock.

Includes:
• Small Spatula - The ideal tool for creating smooth sauces, gravies and more.
• Medium Spatula - This spatula cleanly scrapes thick batters from the bowl to bakeware.
• Large Spatula Spoon - The large spatula spoon is perfectly suited to dish up large portions.
• Jumbo Slotted Spatula Spoon - Designed to serve up large portions while straining away extra liquid.
• Basting Brush - Ideal for basting meats, slathering on barbeque sauce or topping breads with melted butter.
• Stoneware Crock - Decorative crock keeps full set of spatulas at your fingertips.
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2010-01-23

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Panini Press and Skillet Grill Set, Dune

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For the cook who likes to grill and create special appetizers like Italian panini, bruschetta and crostini, the Le Creuset panini press and skillet grill set works much like an outdoor grill (only faster), searing your foods on both sides at once, leaving them with rippled, blackened grill marks. With both of these pieces, you can grill quickly - prepare chicken breasts, burgers, swordfish or the classic panini. When cooking a panini, the bread becomes crisp and crunchy while the insides remain soft and succulent. The Square Grill Pan With Panini Press Includes: A 10.25-in. square grill pan, complete with long handle, a helper handle and spouts for pouring off excess oils9-in. panini press with a round knob on top for holding. Heat the press separately then place on top of your food and both sides will cook at once. Both have ribbed surfaces and are made of enameled cast iron, a material that retains heat longer and spreads it evenly for superior cooking performance.
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- Set includes 10-1/4-inch square skillet grill and 9-inch panini press
- Both made of cast iron and ribbed for grilling; pan is colorfully enameled
- Heat the press separately and place on top of sandwiches as they cook
- Pan allows you to bake, broil, braise, saut¿, marinate, refrigerate, and freeze
- Made in France; dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty
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2010-01-21

Staub Cheese Fondue Pot, 2 3/4 Quart, Black Matte

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Share in the spirit of group entertaining with a flavorful party favorite. Use the Petite Fondue for chocolate or cheese
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- Perfect for cheese and chocolate
- Requires no seasoning and will not discolor or rust
- Even heat distribution and heat retention
- Restaurant tested and proven to be the best in the industry, chefs use it everyday in thousands of restaurants world- wide.
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Staub Rectangular Roasting Dish, 15 Inch x 9 7/8 Inch, Black

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Prized by professional chefs and home cooks alike, Staub enameled cast iron roasting dishes go from stovetop to oven to table with ease. Exceptional heat distribution across the pan facilitates searing while its heat retention qualities ensure thorough roasting. Durable interior is easy-clean and smooth enamel base help prevents surface scratches. Made in France
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- Black Matte Enameled Interior for durablity means no seasoning required.
- Smooth Enameled bottom that works on any cooking surface including glass tops and convection.
- Requires no seasoning and will not discolor or rust
- Restaurant tested and proven to be the best in the industry, chefs use it everyday in thousands of restaurants world- wide.
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Customer Buzz
 "Staub Roasting Pan" 2009-10-14
By Lawrence (Massachusetts)
I bought this roasting pan because Staub products have received high praise both here and on other sites.



The actual cooking surface is several inches smaller than advertised.



The coating on the bottom of the pan is really smooth and gentle on counters and cooktops.



The black enamel will take a season, but I find that it becomes too non-stick which inhibits browning.



I am so glad it is made in France and not China.



The handle on my first Staub Roasting Pan cracked despite not banging it around or exposing it to thermal shock. I really have no explanation for why it broke, the pan is iron and I babied it far more than I should have needed to. I have a replacement now [free from Amazon : )], and I am really hoping that pan lasts a lifetime.



I have not given up on Staub yet, but I was hoping for a little better experience with my first purchase. I have the 9.5 inch Fry Pan with Beachwood handle that I have yet to try out, and I will be buying the Coq Au Vin Cocotte soon. Fingers crossed.

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 "Wonderful HEAVY DUTY all purpose roaster" 2009-03-03
By Jennifer Bishop (Columbus, OH USA)
This pan is HEAVY enameled cast iron so it cleans like a dream! This is so thick and heavy that it won't bow or buckle under the largest roasts. What truly makes this unique is that it can be used on the STOVETOP! You can safely use this on an induction stove (or gas), then put it in the oven, under the broiler, and back to the stovetop to make a sauce. It looks really funny cooking with a pan like this on the stovetop, but since it distributes heat so well I don't have any hot spots if the burner doesn't fit.



Dishes that burn in other pans cook perfectly in all of my Staub. This is a great multipurpose pan which is the perfect size for a large chicken or standard cake.



The roaster looks very basic without any logos or bright colors, but this is a piece that is bought for function. If not dropped, it should last a lifetime.


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2010-01-19

Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set

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Le Creuset Stainless Steel features 3 Ply construction: Steel/Aluminum/Steel for even, all-around heat distribution with no hot spots. 18/10 exterior make it ideal for all cookware surfaces including induction.
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- Set includes 8" omelette pan, 9.5" fry pan, 2qt. Saucepan w/lid, 3qt. Saucepan w/lid and 7.5qt. Stockpot
- Brushed stainless exterior is easy to clean and resists fingerprints
- Dishwasher Safe
- Tight-fitting, heavy weight lids lock in moisture and flavor
- Riveted Handles for added strength
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Customer Buzz
 "Wonderful Cookware" 2009-10-28
By Debbie S. (SoCal)
I looked at different brands of stainless cookware before purchasing my LeCreuset and here are some of the features the others don't have that sold me on the LeCreuset. The pans nest evenly inside one another. The design of the handle allows the lid to fit into the handle. These pans are heavy - the extra handle is a big bonus when you have a full heavy pan to lift or move. I love the stainless lids that come with this cookware. The steamer insert (purchased separately) fits THREE different sizes of pans, comes with it's own glass lid, too. All of the pots have measurements on the inside walls for easy measuring (especially when reducing liquid).



This cookware, heats and cooks everything very evenly. These pans are very easy to use and clean. I have experienced some bluish discoloration that I am not happy with, but I am assured that it is only cosmetic and does not adversely affect the cookware.



This is great cookware, designed to last a lifetime of good hard use in the kitchen. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for excellent quality clad stainless cookware.


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Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 15 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

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Start your own family heirloom. The do everything, use anytime skillet is built to last several lifetimes.. Full 15 inch diameter so you can really load it up. Cast Iron is a fantastic cooking medium. It conducts heat evenly with no hot-spots and maintains heat for efficiency and cooking control. Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned finish means you can enjoy all the benefits of cooking with Cast Iron without having to season it.
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- Versatile 15 inch deep cast-iron skillet for large cooking tasks
- Preseasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
- Cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly
- Includes looped cast-iron side handle and opposite helper handle; hand wash only
- Measures 2-1/4 inches deep; lifetime warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Awesome" 2010-01-09
By Mary C. Bowerman
Thanks for having items that are hard to find.

Also, making it easy to shop.

Customer Buzz
 "I found the LID for this beauty!!" 2009-12-30
By Mandarin LaLa (West Coast, USA)
I've been looking for a large cast iron skillet for a long time and when I found it at this price I had to put it on my wish list for Xmas. When I open the gigantic box and found this wonderfully black, smooth and shiny utensil I had to see if it would fit on my stove and it FIT! It may not play well with others in sharing the stovetop, but it cooks without sticking and finally I have more room to actually cook decent sized burgers! I love to use my oven to slow roast and I wanted something other than my Dutch Oven to do it in. Sometimes you don't want to use an 8-quart pan when a smaller one will do. I found the perfect lid necessary by doing a Google search for 'seasoned cast iron lid for 15 inch skillet'. The search showed that the one by Cajun Cookware on Amazon is unavailable, but [...] carries it at the price of $24.74 w/$8.00 shipping. I will be ordering that lid today.

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 "15-inch skillet" 2009-12-27
By C. Leair
Great quality, but huge! I used a tape measure when ordering to decide which size to get, and I don't know where I went wrong but this thing is way bigger than I thought it would be, and being cast iron, is soooo heavy! A great product though.

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 "This skillet can roast a 13 pound turkey!" 2009-12-04
By K. Robertson
This skillet is too large to use on my indoor stove. I bought it for outdoor and oven use. I was very happy to find that a 13 pound turkey fit in this skillet to roast! I've also used it to make homemade tortilla chips, a large pan pizza, and a huge batch of chex mix!

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 "Lodge 15 in skillet" 2009-11-04
By D. Day (OKLAHOMA United States)
This is my second lodge 15 in skillet. Lodge is the best cast-iron cookware. The pre-seasoned bottom could have been a little bit smoother, but it sure beats the time it take to season one. Love cast-iron and lodge. My amazon experience was also perfect!


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2010-01-18

Mario Batali Pot Grip, Chianti

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New silicone pot grips. Fits handles on the 9 quart oval braiser, 7.5 quart cioppino and stew pot, 6 quart italian essentials pot, 4 quart italian essentials pot, risotto pot and panini grill.
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- handles hot pots and pans safely
- Silicone is heat resistant to 500
- dishwasher safe
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 "Don't buy it" 2009-08-01
By M. Barros (Frisco, TX USA)
It's too hot to handle it when you have it in place and cooking.

Don't buy it, use a fabric pot holder instead.

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 "This item only for Mario Batali Pots..." 2008-12-10
By Grady Cowardin
To "fool" proof this listing I would include the name of the pot or pan that this cover is intended to be used with. I thought it was a two section pot/pan oven mitt, so be sure of what you are buying.

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 "Don't buy one of the pots without these!" 2008-03-31
By RP (New England, USA)
This pot grip is indispensable! I originally ordered this for the Mario Batali Panini Pan but knowing I would add more of his collection, I went ahead and purchased two (to use with the dutch ovens). It fits the handles perfectly and makes it easy to move the pan around without getting burned. I use them every single time I cook with the panini pan or dutch oven. Seriously, if you're going to purchase any piece of the Mario Batali cast iron cookware, do yourself a favor and spend the extra few bucks on these pot grips. They're essential!

Customer Buzz
 "mario pot grip" 2008-03-02
By Jonathan P. Ludwig (Oshkosh, WI)
Does what it says, but need to order two. Unless you like one burnt hand.


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2010-01-17

Maverick CT-03 Digital Oil & Candy Thermomter

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Technical Details

- Digital thermometer with 14 pre-programmed settings for hot oil and candy
- Signals with beeps and flashes when ideal temperature is reached
- Large LCD monitor; splatter/heat shield; pivoting stainless-steel probe
- Automatic shut-off after 3-1/2 minutes
- Runs on AAA battery (included); wipes clean with damp cloth
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Customer Buzz
 "Best candy thermometer on the market!" 2010-01-09
By K. Bull (Baltimore, Maryland United States)
I bought this item yrs ago and have never used any other since. Recently bought another to give to my stepmom who makes candy on a regular basis but always has trouble with her thermometers. I am a professional pastry chef. I make wedding and special occasion cakes and this is the only thermometer I use. Perfect every time! It clips on to the side of your pot or bowl and can be adjusted to the height of your pot, whch is important since you dont want the tip of the thermometer to sit on the bottom which will give a false reading. You can set it to the desired temp and it beeps when reached. You can actually walk away and it will tell you when sugar is ready! This product has made my cooking life soo much easier and I can not recommend it enough. I would give it 10 stars if I could. I will never use another kind of thermometer again!

Customer Buzz
 "A good, high-temperature, digital thermometer for candy and frying" 2009-12-27
By Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)
For years I've wanted a digital thermometer for high-temperature cooking such as candy-making, but I couldn't find any in local stores, so I went online. Wow -- I wish I had found this earlier. The Maverick is a heavy-duty digital thermometer that measures accurately and quickly every time. You can set it to have an alarm go off at certain presets for both candy-making and deep fat frying, or you can watch the large temperature display to know the exact degrees. The metal cover flips up and down to protect the screen during long time cooking and storage.



The size of the white "head" is rather large, and the temperature presets are tiny and difficult to read if you are far-sighted or need reading glasses. Fortunately, on the back of the box, the manufacturer lists the presets in larger type and in order, so you can tell which space has been selected. The thermometer clips to the side of the saucepan, just as an old-fashioned analog candy thermometer does, which can be a little tricky if your pans have a lip, as my Calphalon pots do. Still, it clips on fairly easily, although I take extra care when removing it to avoid splattering melted sugar. The clip adjusts up and down easily to get the right depth (do this before you start cooking!) and the display can be rotated for optimal viewing.



Clean up is simple. Wash the tip and clip in warm soapy water, taking care not to immerse the electronic part, five to ten minutes after removing from the hot liquid. If I don't get to it soon enough, I simply stick the probe end into a glass of water to remove stubborn sugar, then clean with a soapy sponge.



The advantage of digital readings is huge, even if you don't want to use the presets. With an analog version, you have to get your eyes perfectly level with the thermometer to make sure you have an accurate assessment. Also, the analog versions might slip in their clips, which then requires re-calibration. This digital version is correct every time -- as long as the tip isn't against the bottom of the pot.



I'll take the few disadvantages of this digital thermometer over all the inconveniences of my old analog candy thermometer.



-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Customer Buzz
 "Maverick oil and candy thermometer" 2009-12-26
By Colette Whicker
I bought this thermometer for one purpose in mind, to use while making caramels. It has been awesome! My carmels come out perfect everytime because of beeper that goes off when it reaches the certain temperature. I would highly recomend getting this thermometer. Digital is the way to go!

Customer Buzz
 "LOVE IT" 2009-12-21
By Jill A. Little
I HAVE BEEN MAKING GOAT MILK FUDGE AND GONE THROUGH 6 THERMOMETERS. I CAN SEE THIS ONE AND SO FAR IT STILL WORKS.

Customer Buzz
 "Great Deal on a digital thermometer:" 2009-12-20
By Chillin (Southern California, USA)
I love to cook, I am big on making jams and jellies, fudgeand other candies, all those great things we think of dureing the holidays and family events. Over the past 8 or so years I have purchased approximately 10 of those glass thermometers you get at the grocery store or gadget store. I have never gotten one I trust. I personally think those are worthless but affordable. I have always envied those with the nice digital thermometers but was not about to pay the price for one. Then I found this item. Resonably priced and exactly what I wished I could afford. Now I could and it has it's own special place in my kitchen. I love it, the price was great, the product is top drawer and I have nothing but praise for the product and the seller. Emerald, Watch out, I'm cooking now!


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