Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Caribbean

Lifetime of enjoyment ahead
I believe this is the the best size dutch oven for anyone. It's perfect for a medium roast with veggies, soups or stews, etc. Very easy to clean. This pot is approx. 10 1/2 inches across the top opening and 4 1/2 inches deep. Not too big -- not too small. You'll be grabbing this pot for almost everything you do.

Soups, Stews, and Braising Meats made easy!
I love this pot! And, I love how it looks on my kitchen stove. Unlike my other pots and pans, this one stays out and adds to the decor of my kitchen - I love the pop of color. Deciding on the color, size and shape was difficult for me ... it took me 2 months of deciding (I wish I was joking). After much (and then some) deliberation, I got the round 5 1/2 quart french oven Le Creuset in carribean.

It's been over 6 months since I've purchased this, and I'm always surprised as to how much I use my french oven. They are so versatile and can be used to make anything from soups, stews, and pot roasts, to braised short ribs, to baked no-knead bread. It has great even-heat distribution and heat retention, which will cook food uniformly. Also, I love that I can use this on both the stove and in the oven, which is invaluable in cooking. Plus, they're so durable, they will literally last for decades. Maybe this is why it took me so long to decide on the color ... that's a long...

Love it!
I can't say enough good things about this product. No matter what I cook be it stew, pot roast, or pork tenderloin...it comes out so tender. The cooking surface really makes for even distribution when cooking. It is so easy to wash the food just melts right off. One heed of advice you need to let it cool completely before washing otherwise the surface becomes not non-stick. I love this product!

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Pfaltzgraff Winterberry 13-Inch-by-9-Inch Rectangular Baker

Excellent stoneware - but Made in China now, not USA
I have owned Pfaltzgraff stoneware in several patterns and must say that Winterberry is my very favorite. This is the perfect dinnerware for all occasions during the Winter season. I recently added this rectangular baker to my collection and am very pleased with it. One of the wonderful things about the stoneware is that you can bake and serve in the same dish. This is a tremendous advantage during busy holidays. Although this baker is somewhat smaller than a Pyrex baker it still has a multitude of uses both for everyday casseroles and bring-a-dish sides that you may want to share. The Winterberry pattern is crisp and beautiful on the white background. Since Pfaltzgraff has moved their manufacturing of stoneware to China, in the past years the early Chinese pieces were quite sub-quality to the previously USA made ones. No so, now. Although there is a slight difference in the white background glaze, the USA items being somewhat creamier and the Chinese pieces being a bit more...

much smaller then described
we have the winterberry pattern and entertain a lot over the holidays. Saw this casserole and it is listed as a 9X13 inch which is standard, but in fact it is only 7.5X12. It is still a nice casserole but just smaller so may need two.

Size Matters. . .
This dish, while very pretty, is not as big as I thought it would be. I thought it would be the same size as a standard Pyrex oblong baking dish, and it's quite a bit smaller. I'm going to keep it, but it will not be as useful as I'd hoped.

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Update International SSP-2 Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Cover, 2-Quart

Heavy Duty Pan
This pan works as promised.
It is easy to clean. I have arthritis in my
hand and the handle is very straight.
It does not feel the most comfortable, but
that is the only negative. Great price.





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Magefesa Provence Blue Gloss Enamel On Steel 7 Inch, 9 Inch & 11 Inch Fry Pan Set (3 Piece)

Good Frypan set
Orderd these to replace some aluminum based non-stick ones that were wearing out. I've converted all my fry and sauce pans to stainless steel - they wear better and you don't have to worry about the aluminum leaching into your food while you cook. So far they work very well - no sign of non-stick coating loss, and the heat transfer is excellent. They also have a nice sturdy feel to them. They are an excellent buy for the price - highly recommended.





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Swissmar F66917 11-Piece Bienne Meat Fondue Set, Stainless Steel

Fondue Set
Its perfect. I had a 10 person fondue party. I bought two of these plus I had another thicker pot for cheese. the hammering makes it look awesome. However, this one had a rough edge around the top and caused the guard to not quite fit right, but with a little sanding it went back to the way it should have been.





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Trudeau Dip N' Pour 11 Piece Dessert Set

pot doesn't withstand heat of candle
My daughter bought me this cute set from a store that soon after went out of business. The first time I used the set for chocolate fondue, the bowl cracked from sitting on the stand with the candle. The pottery doesn't take the heat. I'm disappointed because it's such a cute set. I think the pot sits too close to the candle flame. I used the tea light in the box and it still was too hot. Now I wonder if there is any way to get a replacement piece.

Great product, but it needs to be packaged better for shipping
I shipped this straight to my sister's house for Christmas this year. She absolutely LOVES the set, however one bowl is cracked from the edge down to the bottom. Before I ordered the product, I checked out the reviews and noticed another buyer had the same problem. Other than that, it's a great value for the price.

cute petite set with a cracked bowl
We received this set as a Christmas gift this year. One of the small bowls is cracked. I don't have a packing slip and am wondering how to go about exchanging the bowl. The main fondue bowl was wrapped well in bubble wrap; however, the small bowls only had a piece of paper between them and were inside a small box. The set looks fun and is a petite size.

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Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware Gift Set, Cherry

Le Creuset cast iron is worth it
While I only purchased this pot a week ago, I can verify that Le Creuset is excellent cookware. In the mid 1980s, my mother found a set of Le Creuset cookware on clearance for a little over $150. My dad nearly had a cow, until he ate things cooked with it for a few weeks. Then he calmed down a bit. He still made comments about the cost every now and then for the first year or so, but when my mom went five years without purchasing a single piece of cookware (and this was a huge record for my mom), he stopped complaining. After another few years, he was so impressed with the durability, that when "his" pot (the one he used for boiling peanuts, chili, and the few other things he did in the kitchen) was pretty worn and needed replacing, he started considering buying a Le Creuset. Mind you, it was about 8-10 years after my mom's purchase, but he nearly had a second cow when he priced it and the single pot was more than my mom had paid for her set! It was at this point he...

Very nice
Le Creuset all I have to say....always great stuff. The blue is a very pretty blue the pictures don't do it justice!

Absolute Workhorse
I procrastinated about getting a Le Creuset Dutch Oven because of the price, and was ecstatic to find this as a Lightning Deal. In the almost two months I've had this, it's been in almost constant use. The color is a warm orange that shades darker on the bottom (you can't really tell that by the pictures). The interior and exterior finish cleans up fast and easy with regular soap and water. I haven't tried the cleaner that came with the set, but it's not intended for everyday cleaning. The serving trivet is very pretty, and really makes this a perfect oven-to-table piece of cookware.

I know that with Le Creuset, you pay a premium for the name. But, after buying this piece, I consider it a worthy investment. I store this with other orange kitchen items that my grandmother gave me, and I feel confident that if my daughter has children, I can pass this Dutch Oven on to them. I'll be using this until I'm too old and feeble to lift it off the stovetop.

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