Cooking Tool Reviews

The OXO line of cooking supplies is always a sure bet. If you want to look stylin' while you are out BBQ'in, this is a utensil set that won't let you down. The stainless steel was strong, and sturdy - it cut right through a whole chicken and held it sturdy so I could transfer it from the BBQ to the plate. Great set, I highly reccommend!

I have used many different kinds of BBQ tools in my quest to find the perfect ones. I think my journey has ended. These OXO tools are the perfect combination of ease of use and sturdy construction. When you first use them, you get the sense you will have them forever.

I have now used then for about a month. If anyone wants my old collection of tools let me know. These are all I need.

I always recommend the OXO line of tools to anyone that does a lot of cooking and wants something really designed for use. This is especially true for anyone with problems such as tendonitis, arthritis, or carpal tunnel -- these tools are all designed to leverage energy efficiently instead of wasting energy as most poorly designed utensils. Try them out!

These measuring cups are just as stylish as some I bought from a high-end cooking store. Unfortunately, those other measuring cups were so heavy they never got used. These are nice & lightweight. The only thing I don't like about these cups is that the numbers are only on the bottom of the cup (1/2 cup, etc.) But overall they're great!

Loved them so much that I bought my mother a set too. They are very durable, easy to clean and well made.

I love these measuring cups and the Oneida measuring spoons I bought through Target. They are smooth, balanced, and comfortable in the hand. My previous measuring tools were party purchase items that are partially melted. My sister and I buy these measuring cups and spoons for all of our good friends!

If you're into All-Clad, then you probably have the 6 piece tool set. The set is fine without, but the pasta ladle is a must have. Big bowl ringed by "fingers" keep everything in its place. If you're into volume cooking, then this is for you. Clean up is a breeze and it doesn't pick up sauce stains, etc. You've gone this far, the pasta ladle is the obvious piece to round out your collection.

This pasta ladle is excellent; it is well made and easy to clean. The design is excellent, it allows you to scoops pasta quickly and easily. The polished stainless steel is so beautiful you could definitely serve with it as well. It is excellent quality that will last a lifetime. An All Clad must have! Highly recommended! A+ !

I bought this decorating kit for my first-grader to encourage her interest in baking. She needs a little help filling the plastic pastry bags, but she's really got a handle on controlling the icing. And because it includes several decorating tips, this kit is one she can grow with as her skills develop--she's already up to gingerbread men.

Figure Piping Ideas for Cupcakes and Larger Cakes by Roland A. Winbeckler Makes this Decorating kit tons of fun. If you have kids and they need you to make the cupcakes for that Halloween party they are having at school you will love these 2 items together. The Figure Piping Ideas book can be ordered from Amazon.com under books.

This beautiful piece is in the center of my island in my kitchen. It catches the eye of my guests and is a fun conversation piece. It uncorks and recorks wine by simply raising and lowering the lever in a smooth deft motion. .... Also note the color/metal plating finish of the actual piece-- antique bronze is another option to consider. The shiny nickel ... really contrasts to the intended antiquity of the tool. Last, the mounted corkmaster stands about 25 inches high-- quite a few inches taller than the average wine bottle. Obviously this is to accomodate all bottle sizes but if you are uncorking the usual 750 ml, you will use the clamp ... to hold the bottle. It made me nervous at first but works really well! I do recommend this item.

There is absolutely nothing in this league of wine openers. You must have the right space for this substantial piece of equipment. If so, there is no better cork remover out there that is this impressive. A delight to use, you will look forward to opening every bottle!

I saw this item, thought "hey, I can impress my friends with this!" and bought it. Well, the item itself is decent. Quality sprayer and very fashionable. However, DO NOT TAKE THIS TO A CLUB! I was at a local club when an undercover cop saw my spray this into my drink. Immediately I had my legs ripped out from under me, my head hit the bar, and I dropped my martini. I dragged from the club with beers and martini on me, a horrible headache, and everyone pointing and laughing. Turns out, he thought I was spraying an illegal substance in there but later found out it was nothing. He then offered to buy me a drink to make up for what he did, but I refused. I think he was trying to trick me into thinking he was my friend. Makes a great birthday gift!

This , as a gift, made a big hit with a martini-loving friend. It a great conversation starter at your home bar. I think its a fine item if you love bar gadgets and have the room for another one. I don't think it falls into the *i really need this* catagory even tho it takes the guesswork out of a really classic martini... where *dryness* is the goal.

I tend to think of this item this item when I am gift shopping for a friend who loves barware...or is new to martinis...or just setting up a home bar. Its fun, altho more of a novelty and a necessity.

Great for the home martinis.

I'm giving this 3 stars instead of 5, not because this isn't a good product but because Calphalon should include these grips with their pans, rather than forcing us to fork over another bucket of dough so we don't have to burn our hands...Other than that, this works well enough.

If you use Calphalon, this is the ONLY heat handle to use. Slides on smmothly, stays put and keeps your fingers from burning. Highly recommend. Hint: To lift Calphalon lids safely, use wine corks pushed into lid handles. Lift by corks. Like a charm

This Calphalon Small Cool Grip Handle is essential for use with the Calphalon Professional Hard Anodized cookware, such as 7- and 8-Inch Omelet Pans, 1- and 2-Quart Sauté Pans, 1- and 1 1/2-Quart Sauce Pans, and 1-Quart Windsor Pan. I leave my cool grips in place over the handles. Like the Calphalon pans, the cool grips must be hand-washed. If I don't have a cool grip for a Professional Hard Anodized pan, I use the Calphalon suede panhandler or a thick potholder because the chrome plated iron handles on these pans may be hot to the touch.

I bought this icing spatula to match up with some of my current Kitchenaid cook gadgets. I thought this particular item would possess the most common feature (heavienss) like the other gadgets, but it doesn't.

It bends too easily when you apply pressure. The gadget is really light unlike the others type of Kitchenaid's gadgets. I think I over-paid for this spatula. Oh, by the way, other typical spatulas are probabaly better at applying icing than this one.

This icing spatula works wonderfully for decorating cakes. Much easier to use than a regular knife, which I'd been using up until this point. I find that the "springiness" of the spatula is perfect, although I think it could be difficult to use if you were trying to ice a cake with very "stiff" icing.

If you decide to buy this spatula, you've made the right choice. The angled blade allows you to slip easily between cake layers and apply your icing right where it's really needed. Our Christmas cake wouldn't have looked half as nice without this wonder from KitchenAid. It works well with chocolate, too!