WMF Reviews

Okay, so the title of this review is a mixed and bewildering metaphor. But if you want to mix your stuff in a fluffy way, this is the tool. I thought that the design was mainly intended to make the cleanup chore easier (aren't you tired of digging shreds of lemon peel out of your nested loop whisk?) but that's only part of the benefit of this inspired re-design. This tool just works better. I'm buying a few more. I'm sure some physicist will come along and reconfigure the balls to give an even better aerating effect, but there is no better whisk out there in the meantime. Get one. Or three.

I was given this last christmas and really didn't have much time to use it. Last sunday i finally made breakfast for about 25 people to help out a friend at his new catering position. I brought this along to really give it a good test.

I was AMAZED. it's alot easier to use and the weighted end really made quick business of beating eggs. It impressed a couple of the other chefs there enough so they wanted to get their own.

i can't say enough good things about this. you won't be disappointed, you can see by the other feedback that this is a great product.

I bought one of these when I was in Europe this summer because I had never seen one here. I find it to be much more efficient than a regular wisk and it is much easier to clean. Besides, it looks really neat in my accessory jar. People keep asking what it is!

Great buy. Only wish it came in different sizes, so that I could throw away the rest of my wisks.

I purchased this whisk because it sounded like a unique design, and after using it a few times (eggs and batter mostly) I think it's the best design out there. It does whisk things quicker and smoother. It is very easy to clean. No criss-crossed wires like in conventional whisks to trap food and cause rust. It feels very ergonomic too. The steel balls seem to do most of the work so your wrist doesn't have to. I suppose this would be a nice design for people with limited mobility. I liked it and am going to put some in the stockings of my "foodie" friends this Christmas.

This is one of my new favorite kitchen gadgets. It takes less time to whisk items than a standard whisk and half the time to clean it. I bought it on a whim and now I'm buying them for friends.

I love this beaded whisk especially for making sauces on the stove. The beads get right into the corners of the pot when you stir your sauce, so nothing burns and scorches. Great for cheese sauces that easily burn in the corner of the pot and the cheese won't get caught in the wires like on a balloon whisk. Also great for batter, gets the lumps right out. I think it will be great for spun sugar thread decorating too, I'm giving that a try this holiday! I love the ease of cleanup, just a very all around handy tool you will use again and again!

For a long time, I had a traditional alluminum pressure cooker that was given by my mother. It has the weight thing on top and when the pressure builds up, that thing is just bouncing up and down making all kinds of noise every few seconds. And alluminum is not good for cooking anyway. I looked at several choices including Kuhn Rikon and others that have stainless steel models. Then I chose this one over the Kuhn Rikon (the other final candidate) for the look, quality and easy to clean. It's much cleaner looking than others. The control is concealed and the lid is smooth all around. I was still surprised at how well it is made when I received it. The mirror finish does make it standout in our kitchen in a good way. It's easy to clean especially with that quick release handle. The helper handle is definitely a plus for less strong arms. We have cooked many meals with it and absolutely love it. Also, its rubber seal ring is much heavy duty then some other ones I looked, one less thing to worry I guess. It will take your cooking experience to another easy and joyable level.

I received a Perfect-Plus pressure cooker as a Christmas gift. I have used it several times a week since then, because it is so fun to use & experiment with. I have been interested in cooking with a pressure cooker for a while - but was intimidated by them.

I was given a 4.5 quart cooker, which was too small for some of the recipes in the recipe book that comes with the cooker. I exchanged it for a 6.5 quart cooker, and that has been a useful size.

The Perfect Plus is incredibly easy to use. It has a very clear pressure gauge that makes it easy to adjust to medium & high pressure. It does not make any noise. It is very easy to release the pressure gently, without letting out a blast of steam.

I have let the cooker get too hot a few times. It makes a clearly audible "hooting" noise, and you just remove it from the heat.

It is heavy and seems very well made. The handle clicks on, making it very easy to take apart and clean. I have not used any other pressure cookers, but it is hard for me to imagine that they are any easier to use. The Perfect-Plus is a great pressure cooker, and very simple to use.

Americans, we read, are drinking and enjoying more wine. So, whether you're a newbie to the wine aisle in your favorite supermarket or a dyed in the wool oenophile who sniffs and swirls, chances are that bottle stoppers are a necessity for you.

Bottle stoppers are as varied as the wines themselves - from high end sterling to cowboy chic to kitchen gadget cute.

This stopper, on the other hand, is drop dead gorgeous. Made of clear crystal the stopper has a topper of grapes. A lovely gift for the wine lover in your life!

Gail Cooke

This bottle stopper not only has a beautiful design, it also fits tightly on the bottle thanks to the silicon ring. It's an elegant addition to the dinner table.

This pattern matches the flatware pattern I've been using for over 12 years now (my old set was from Macy's Cellar purchased in 1990 and is still going strong) -- the names are different but the pieces are identical. How nice to be able to replenish my supply with the same pattern! The pieces are great -- they are sturdy, with a good heft to them, they don't bend under pressure, and there are no annoying sharp corners to dig into your hand. Highly recommended -- they can be used with ANY dishes, formal or casual.

My mother had a wonderful pattern of stainless steel flatware. I have had my eye out for it for years. Enter the power of the Internet. I got the pattern name from my step-father, but couldn't locate it. By a fluke, I found this pattern which is almost identical in style. The original was made in Germany and was a Danish design. This is high quality, very chic flatware. I love it!

Very cool looking design and high quality!! Each tool is heavy and made to last, and has a good feel when using them. The jigger is very convenient to use since it is attached to a rod. I haven't seen it designed this way before, but it sure works well (just pour and twist!) The spring on the strainer seems extra fine, and thus allows less small chips of ice through than the average. The ice bucket is on the small side, and will need to be refilled frequently if you're making a lot of drinks, but it sure looks good! All-in-all great quality, functional, and artisticly designed to be a great conversation piece. Everything you need to set up a home bar except a shaker set.

Why not be whimsical with your barware? Perfectly functional set, this bar set is fun too.

I have owned this flatware for 3 years, and never tire of its design. It is complementary to china as well as everyday dishes.

I've owned this flatware in this pattern for three years. I paid top dollar for each place setting, so this price is exceptional. The picture of the flatware here doesn't do it justice. You have to see it and feel it in your hand to truly appreciate the quality and craftsmanship. The combination of shiny and brushed metal is both eye-catching and elegant. It's a clean and classy design. We use this flatware year-round. The hostess set is nice too, but the serving spoons have such large bowls they are slightly goofy looking.

I have three of these that I picked up in Germany last year, where they're only slightly cheaper at about 15 Euro apiece.

The ceramic mechanism makes for a very adjustable, very consistent grind and you never have to worry about the burrs rusting. One tip for anyone wanting to change spices is to grind some rock salt through the mechanism. That seems to do a pretty good job of cleaning out residue. However, I'd caution against trying to use the same grinder both for normal spices/herbs and wildly aromatic or spicy things like dried chilis--you'll be hard-pressed to get the strong smell out 100%.

However, I have to knock a star from the WMF version due to some excellent competition from IKEA. They sell a ceramic spice mill for less than half the price which appears to have an almost identical ceramic mechanism. Better yet, IKEA sells a cheap 3-pack of glass spice jars that are identical twins to the one that comes with their ceramic spice mill, letting you easily remove the grinding mechanism and screw it onto your different spice jars as needed.

I really like this spice mill. I bought it to use for a variety of Indian spices, but have used it exclusively for pepper. I don't often measure pepper, but the cover comes in handy for that purpose; just grind with the cover on, then measure what falls into it. I have another similar spice grinder which was less expensive. It doesn't work as well, but I discovered that McCormick spice jars fit it. When I checked the WMF for a similar fit I was disappointed, just a little too large.

I bought my first ceramic spice mill in Germany 5 years ago. I now have a small collection of these handy grinders. They are completely adjustable from a very fine grind to extremely coarse, no matter the spice you have in it.

I highly recommend these mills to any cook and for nearly any spice. I have a bunch for various salts and justa as many for my peppercorns. I also use them for grinding dried chilis, herbs, etc...

Adding this decanter to your wine accessories may very well save you a bundle. It can improve the taste of less expensive wines.

It has long been my habit to experiment with various types of wines at various prices, usually side by side. Generally I let the wine breathe in the bottle for a bit, then a bit more in the glass. I had found many of the "Oak" california wines a bit disappointing in particular because of the sharpness in the initial taste.

I purchased this decanter mainly to have a more attractive means of serving wine to guests. The decanter met that objective admirably but more importantly it improved the taste of the first wines I tried in it. I went back an purchased some of the wines I had previously dismissed and found that the decanter really does take the edge off making the wine more supple and smooth.

Its not all good news. In some instances the wine did not improve and in fact became thin and lack some of its previous life. I also noticed immediately (being a fanatic for not mixing wines) that if I was sampling several wines that it took a long while for the decanter to dry (and no use trying to wipe it out due to its shape). Thus you are somewhat limited to what you can decant at one setting (one decanter, one wine).

That being said I am contemplating buying a couple more so that I can continue my side by side examinations of wines and decant them all equally. If you buy one I hope you enjoy.

--Bona Salud

Great Decanter: not expensive, pretty and useful for developing great aromas and flavors hidden in a wine. It's true that not all wines should be decanted, but for the ones that should be, it's terrific!

This decanter is not only lovely to look at with its classic lines, it's great to use.

Works very well, ergonomically, but after a few uses it showed a bit of melting at the leading edge--which is unusual b/c I did not let it sit in the pan. However, I still highly recommend it.

This is a nice turner. Well made and sturdy. Good for getting under such things as burgers. I'm sure it will last many years.

This is just what I was looking for! I always wondered why somebody did not make turners that were non-stick like the frying pans that they are trying not to scratch. Not only is the turner easy to clean, doesn't scratch the pan, but makes turning cheesy omelets really easy. I am totally satisfied with this purchase.