Kitchen Reviews

Let me start out by saying I have a Kitchen Aide stand mixer as I do a lot of baking & candy making. The kitchen aide has been used 4 times since I have owned it (6 years) My Braun is like the energizer it just keeps going & going I use it just about every day and it has not failed me in any way. I have had other hand mixers that I have given away after using once. Rule in my house keep your hands off my Braun. This is a powerful mixer and the attatchments make it so much easier . I highly recomend this, I think you will be very happy with this mixer, it takes up no counter space and is very light weight. Can not praise it enough.

you can buy hand mixers for half this price, or others for 10 times as much, but this is probably the best value for the average family. 350 watts is great for a little mixer, and it only weighs 3 pounds! plus, it comes with dough hooks.
this is an incredible buy.

I bought two to use as a backup shaver & to keep in my car for quick touchups. I love this shaver!!! Most importantly- it's brilliantly designed. When you're not using it- the shaving foil is protected by the built-in cover. I can't count how many times I've ruined shaver foils because they weren't protected by a cover. Because the replacement foil/cutter set is usually about the cost of a new shaver, I would just toss the shaver & replace it with a new one. Because this foil is protected-problem solved. Another feature I love is that the batteries aren't trapped in the shaver-they are easily replaced with standard AA size batteries. I use rechargeable NiMH batteries that I can recharge in a quick charger - I highly recommend using NiMH - the bigger the mAh number the better (bigger number = longer use between charges. One additional thing I love- the power switch is locked when you cover the foil-the shaver can't inadvertently be switched on in your suitcase and drain the batteries. One more thing - this is the least I've ever paid for a shaver - by far. I plan to buy half a dozen for gifts. So far I haven't found anything I dislike about this shaver.

I received this as a gift and love it. I have had more expensive electric shavers and like this one better. I use this more often than I use my Gillette Mach 3.

It is also small and great for traveling.

This is our first wok we've owned. Boy was I glad we picked this one. The food that comes out of this thing is yummy! It's very easy to use and clean-up is a snap. this wok also feels like it's made from quality parts (i.e. it's heavy gague steel, lack of cheap parts, etc.).

This Wok has some serious heat. As a professional chef with Asian style recipes on the menu I've used many a stove top wok. Until now I'd never found an electric wok that could generate enough heat to sear in the flavors of meats and vegetables. Not only does the Breville Electric Wok deliver as much heat as a top of the range stove top wok, its surface is non-stick so I can use less oil for healthier results. Every thing about the wok is clever, from the detachable base, to the dishwasher safe parts, to the cook and look glass lid. Whoever designed this is in to wok cooking in a big way. Very clever, very stylish, very hot.

For the longest time I have tried to get my family to drink more water. When my oldest, Pam went off to college, someone gave her one of these water filter pitchers as a gift. She finally cut down on her consumption of sodas and started drinking water. This summer while she was home, she put her pitcher in our fridge and I found my 10 year old drinking water all the time! Because he could get the water ice cold from the fridge and "it tastes better", he did not drink near as many sodas as he usually tries to get away with. With this pitcher I was finally able to accomplish the "we need to drink more water" goal that I had such a hard time reaching.

Very convienient for removing all the bad stuff from water quickly, easily, and cost effieiently. The filters are easy to change, and are not over priced. Highly reccomended.

This is a great pattern for a special occasion or every day use... well worth it!!!

I must say, this is a must buy!! Perfect for special occasions

This is an excellent price for this product. The stainless steel knife is the best part of this set. I have bought numerous grilling sets in the past, and have never seen one offered with a cutting knife. The basting brush, knife, fork, slotted spatula, tongs, grill brush/scraper, skewers, corn holders are all very good quality. What else could you ask for in a barbeque grill set.

I'm usually very wary of all-in-one sets. This tool set bragged to have 18 tools necessary for grilling. I bought it because I wanted the tongs, the spatula, and the grill cleaner, and it was only a few bucks more to buy this set rather than just those tools. I had the lowest of expectations for this product. I was pleasantly surprised. The tools are exceptionally rugged. They are not cheap or shoddy. Most of the tools in the set are essential to a cookout. The carrying case is convenient. The thing I liked the most about this set is that it is surprisingly cheap for the amount of tools and the quality. ...If you don't have these grilling tools already, you might as well pick this set up. It has all the basics you'll need to start grilling like a pro.

These pans remind me of the ones my grandma used to bake bread, except hers were taller and black with age. I make a LOT of bread from Tuscan free forms to standard white. These bake evenly and give a nice crust even on the unexposed sides. The even heat makes sure the bread rises evenly and gives picture perfect loaves every time. The loaves just drop out of the pan for testing for doneness or if you wish to finish the last 5 minutes of baking naked on the stone (that's the bread that's naked, not me; you don't want to go there). Clean up is a matter of hot water and a quick wipe with a dobie. Don't let anyone EVER put these in the dishwasher, use the cheap pyrex for that.

This is a great pan for the price! I bake a lot of banana bread and love using my Calphalon non-stick pans. The bread is easy to remove and the pan cleans up in seconds. Definitely worth purchasing!

Having never owned decent bakeware, I fell in love with this set as soon as I opened the package this morning! It's much heavier than grocery-store bakeware (my only previous bakeware), and built to last a lifetime. I probably will buy another set, but just to have extras to cut baking time in half. From using Calphalon at my parents' house, I know the quality. It makes a huge difference in appearance and texture of the dishes I make.
Bottom line: buy this set! If you don't, you'll regret it.

Calphalon is celebrating their 25th anniversary and offering Calphalon addicts like me a chance to collect more of their cookware and bakeware items at terrific prices. This Calphalon Commercial Bakeware Set includes a Jellyroll Pan (13 inches x 18 inches), a Medium Loaf Pan (4.5 inches x 8.5 inches x 2.75 inches), and a 6-Cup Muffin Pan. Calphalon bakeware has recently undergone an upgrade of its interior coating - the new Commercial finish is two-ply non-stick, with a special formula that insures quick release of high-sugared bake goods. The pans themselves are the same heavy-gauge aluminum as the first generation of Calphalon bakewear.

My baking results with these pans have been excellent. I'm an experienced baker, and I like to bake cookies, cakes, muffins, and nut breads. I've found that I can use these pans for baking without need for any pre-greasing, pan sprays, Silpat or Matfer liners, or parchment paper. I like to use paper cup liners when baking muffins, but it's not necessary with this muffin pan because the baked muffins pop right out of it after ten minutes cooling time. With the jellyroll pan, I use a Calphalon nylon spatula to remove my cookies so that I don't scratch the finish. I use the Calphalon nylon baking cutter/spatula around the edges of my nut bread in the loaf pan to help it pop out easily. The jellyroll pan is also great for making focaccia and is perfect for any kind of everyday use, such as heating up frozen bread pizzas, frozen french fries or tater tots, and roasting vegetables.

These pans do not warp at all, and they make baking fun because the results are so perfect. I use the lowest time from the range of cooking times for my baking recipes with these pans. Cleanup is easy - just a quick washing by hand and drip-drying on a dish rack is all that's needed. I recommend buying two sets if you can because your total baking time would be shorter then.

These cake pans are certainly the best I've ever owned. I was so tired of making what had the potential to be a great cake, only to have half of it left in the pan, despite my best efforts. Since buying these, I've cleaned my cabinets of all my old bakeware, and switched to Calphalon.

I wouldn't say that they turn out perfect every time, but it's pretty darn close. You should definitely follow Calphalon's directions when they say prep the pan as you would any other, and follow the cake recipe as though this were not a non-stick pan. That is the only way you are going to have the easy slide-out. When I didn't do that, thinking to myself that the pans were that amazing, my cakes stuck.

Take note of the fact that you can't stack them - make sure you've got the room to store them.

Also, you cannot put them in the dishwasher. This is a very important point when it comes to Calphalon.

I still have not used the cake decorating kit that comes with these two cakes pans - but the quality is obviously excellent - exactly what you would expect from Calphalon.

This is absolutely a great deal, as you'll never have to buy cake pans again.

This is a great value for two professional Calphalon pans plus a bonus decorating kit. I tried to find a decorating kit here seperately and could not find one, so I was delighted to see this package.
Cakes turn out perfectly in these pans, though they tend to be done 5 minutes or so early. They cook evenly and easily slip out of the pans after baking.
These pans are not dishwasher safe and you aren't supposed to stack them without something between them so it doesn't damage the finish. Keep that in mind when buying.

This is great pan for toasted sandwiches, french toast, Salmon burgers or even fried eggs. The low, nearly non existent side makes it great for those recipes, you cook it up, then slide right onto the plate. Clean up is a snap.

I was given this griddle as a christmas gift, and it has worked out very well for me. I'm a big fan of the commerial hard annodized line, and this pan hasn't let me down. Unlike may non stick pans, the non stick coating is very durable, and won't flake off. I used it mostly for breakfast, but an eager to try cooking panini!