What's in the Box
10-inch fry pan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered sauté pan, 6-quart covered stockpot ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• 2- and 3-quart covered saucepans; 3-quart covered saute pan; 6-quart covered stockpot;10-inch nonstick fry pan
• Stainless-steel interiors, hard-anodized aluminum exteriors, aluminum cores
• Comfortable lid and stay-cool pan handles riveted for strength
• Lid handles and pan handles stay cool on stovetop

Asin: B00005AY62
Subjects:  1. LTD    2. Cookware Sets    3. (Cook Ware)    4. All-Clad    5. (Allclad)    6. (Al-Clad)    7. Cookware   

To complete the package, KitchenAid includes a spiral-bound guide with instructions, mixing tips, and 67 recipes, from crispy waffles to a caramel walnut banana torte. --Betsy Danheim ... Read more

Features

• Measures 13-8/9 by 8-2/3 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
• 300-watt, 10-speed mixer with tilt-up head
• 4-1/2-quart bowl holds dough for 2 loaves of bread
• Includes flat beater, wire whip, dough hook, and pouring shield
• Bowl and attachments, except wire whip, are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning

Asin: B00004SGGH
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Stand Mixers    4. (Standmixers)    5. (Kitchen Aid)   

Editor's note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer's pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn't point to a problem with the machine. ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12-3/4 by 15-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty, 90 days for parts and service
• 24-hour programmable clock/timer allows for "wake-up" coffee
• Automatic brew-pause feature for pouring a cup midbrew
• Double-wall construction keeps heat from escaping during brewing
• Automatic shutoff adds safety; large, 37-ounce removable water reservoir

Asin: B00004SPCU

The processor includes three stainless-steel discs--one for slicing, one for chopping/mixing, and one for shredding. The work bowl is made of Lexan, known for its durability and resistance to both heat and cold. And the real treat? All pieces but the base can be put in the dishwasher--and the base is easy to sponge clean. The processor includes extensive instructions, a recipe book, a video, a custom spatula, a five-year warranty against motor defects, and a three-year warranty against other defects. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• Recipe book and video also included to get you started
• 720 watts is powerful enough for big jobs
• Sturdy 14-cup Lexan work bowl large enough for most projects
• Flexible--both large and small feed tubes
• Includes stainless steel chopping blade, medium shredding disc, and standard slicing disc, dough blade, spatula

Asin: B00005IBXE
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Full-Size Food Processors    4. (Foodprocessors)   

What's in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch carving knife, 3-inch paring knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, block with two extra slots ... Read more

Features

• Includes 8-inch chef's, 6-inch utility, 5-inch serrated utility, 8-inch bread, 8-inch carving, 3-inch paring knives
• Also includes 9-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; rubber-footed, solid wood block with two extra slots
• High-carbon stainless-steel blades
• Black, synthetic, three-rivet, full-tang knife handles
• Made in Germany; lifetime warranty

Asin: B00004RFLW
Subjects:  1. Knives    2. (Knife)    3. Knife Sets    4. Knife Blocks    5. Chef Sets    6. Kitchen Knives    7. Cutlery    8. (Henckles)   

This is a Japanese chef's knife, a low-tip style with a broad blade and slightly curved cutting edge. For Asians, this knife is the same kitchen workhorse the French chef's knife is for Europeans. Its cutting edge is less curved, so it provides little rocking action, but for straight-down slicing and precise chopping, it's superb. Its 7-inch blade can be manipulated by cooks of any hand size, and its balance should please. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from Henckels' other quality lines. Handles are smaller, a feature those with small hands may appreciate. Pro S knives this size and larger are high-tech welded to combine three steel types into what appears to be a single piece, so a knife's parts have distinct characteristics. Traditionalists insist on single-piece forging for strength, but Henckels says the invisible welds are actually stronger than the steel. While this santoku knife is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Chops, minces, slices, and dices
• High-tech welded, high-carbon stainless-steel blade
• Black synthetic, three-rivet, full-tang handle
• Made in Germany
• Lifetime warranty

Asin: B00004RFLP
Subjects:  1. Knives    2. (Knife)    3. Asian Knives    4. Kitchen Knives    5. Cutlery    6. Cleavers    7. Vegetable Cleavers    8. (Henckles)   

Made of slippery silicone, the Exopat baking mat preventscookies and pastries from sticking, eliminating the need for parchmentpaper, nonstick cooking surfaces, and the greasing of baking sheets. Itmeasures 16-1/2 by 11-5/8 inches, wipes clean with a sponge, is heat- safe to 580 degrees F, can be used 2,000 times or more, and is anessential tool for an avid baker. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Measures 16-1/2 inches by 11-5/8 inches
• Prevents cookies from sticking while baking; can also be used in roasters
• Eliminates need for parchment paper or nonstick cooking surfaces
• Made of slippery silicone; wipes clean with sponge
• Heat-safe to 580 degree F; can be used 2,000 times or more

Asin: B00005AXJ9
Subjects:  1. Cookie Sheets    2. Baking Sheet Liners    3. Baking    4. Roasting    5. Baking Utensils    6. Pastry Utensils    7. Tools   

Complete with a tin storage box to reduce clutter, this set of11 round, stainless-steel cookie cutters comes in handy for allseasons. The cutters range in size from 3/4 inch high to 3-5/8 incheshigh, and they have rolled edges on top to protect fingers during thecutting process. They're constructed to be long-lasting and aredishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe
• 11 stainless-steel, round cookie cutters in graduated sizes
• Cutters range from 3/4 inch high to 3-5/8 inches high
• Tin storage box reduces clutter
• Rolled top edges protect fingers

Asin: B00004S1CI
Subjects:  1. Cookie Cutters    2. Cookie Stamps    3. Baking Utensils    4. Tools   

Coated with two layers of durable nonstick specially formulatedfor easily releasing high-sugar foods, the two 14-by-17-inch,commercial-grade sheets in this set are ideal for baking cookies,turnovers, scones, and breadsticks. They're also useful for placingunder pies to catch drips. Made of durable, heavy-gauge aluminum anddesigned with a lip on each end for easy gripping, the sheets resistwarping and conduct heat quickly and uniformly. You can safely usenylon and wood utensils with these cookie sheets and they should behand washed to preserve the nonstick coating. The sheets carry alifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Two 14-by-17-inch sheets for cookies, turnovers, scones, breadsticks
• Durable, heavy-gauge aluminum for exceptional heat conductivity
• Two-ply nonstick coating for easy release of food and easy cleanup
• Nonstick formulated for releasing high-sugar foods
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Asin: B00005M1U8
Subjects:  1. Bakeware Sets    2. (Bake Ware)    3. Baking    4. Cookie Sheets    5. Bakeware    6. (Calphlon)    7. (Calaphon)   

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Cooling Rack
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $14.99
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Editorial Review

Generously sized at 12 by 17 inches, this rack comes in handy during baking time--for instance, when cookies need to be elevated and cooled so their bottoms don't become soggy. The rack can also be used in a large roasting pan to lift poultry or a meat roast off the bottom of the pan, ensuring even browning. Nonstick, it won't tear either a delicate crust or a turkey's skin. If necessary, scour this rack with a nonabrasive cleanser and a nylon or plastic scrubber; hand wash with mild detergent to preserve the nonstick surface. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• 12-by-17-inch rack for cooling baked goods
• Use also in large roasting pan to hold poultry, roasts off bottom
• Nonstick coating ensures crust or poultry skin won't tear on rack
• Hand wash with mild detergent and non-abrasive cleanser
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Reviews (7)

Flat top!
This rack has flat wires instead of round, which makes it even better than most other racks for cooling cookies!Gives a more firm support and makes it easier to get a spatula underneath to move cookies around.The finish is nonstick and easy to clean, I've had no trouble sticking mine in the dishwasher.Highly recommend!!

A Must Have Cooling Rack!
This is an excellent cooling rack!Certainly a must have if you like to bake, especially cookies!The wires are a good size for cooling.They are flat rather than round, which I love, the flat surface gives more firm support to your cookies.The nonstick finish is very easy to clean.I have 2 and am considering ordering 2 more.It is also to nice to cool baked items on this rack with it is still in the pan, it allows the bottom to cool much better then if it was just sitting on your counter.Highly recommended!

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Cooling Rack
I use this as a cooling rack and it works well. It is a bit hard to handwash (I don't have a dish washer). Good size although the wires are a bit thick for things like cake, this is more for meat. ... Read more

Asin: B00004WYJQ
Subjects:  1. Baking Tools    2. Cooling Racks    3. (Calphlon)    4. (Calaphon)   

Zojirushi NRC-10W Deluxe 5-Cup Rice Cooker & Warmer
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $159.99
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Editorial Review

Easily master a favorite side dish with the deluxe rice cooker and warmer. With this cooker, rice preparation is as simple as reading the internal markings for water level versus the rice amount. The automatic keep-warm system switches on immediately after cooking is finished, and the Sumiflon pan prevents rice from sticking to the pan for an easy cleanup. It also keeps rice warm and fresh for up to 12 hours after cooking and comes with a 180 cc measuring cup and a plastic spatula for dishing rice, as well as a retractable cord for easy storage. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

Features

• Sumiflon pan prevents sticking
• Keeps steamed rice fresh for up to 12 hours
• Includes plastic spatula and 180 cc measuring cup
• 120-volt or 480-watt
• 5 cup capacity (or 1 liter)

Reviews (8)

Not what I expected
I was looking for a rice cooker and read good things about this one, Zojirushi has a very good reputation. I unpacked it and washed the spoon, non stick pan and measuring cup and started my first batch of rice. It is a 5 cup and it says 1 to 5 cups of uncooked rice so I tried 1 cup. I opened the cover 10 minutes after the cook cycle ended and stirred it and quite a bit of the rice was very brown on the bottom. Also there were little what looked like plastic sheets very lightly stuck to the side of the pan and you could peel them off it was definitely from the rice. I tried another batch with the same results. I contacted Zojirushi directly. I was using Nishiki rice the tech said they used the same. He told me that it can be hard to cook 1 cup of rice. He said ignore the markings in the pan and mix equal amounts of water and rice. He also told me to fill the pan with just enough water to cover the bottom and no rice and run it through the cook cycle and if it looked like raindrops inside when finished it was working properly but if there was a puddle of water left in the pan then the pan was bad. I ended up with a puddle of water and called Zujiroshi back and got a different tech and explained step by step what I did and he said I must have a warped pan, but that should not cause the rice to brown. He told me I should be able to cook 1 cup of rice and to make sure I rinsed the rice until the water was clear. This person told me I should use the markings on the pan. I made sure I rinsed it very good and tried again. With a lot of effort and trying all different things you can get it to be less brown but it also seems like the rice is hard when the cook cycle ends and even after 15 minutes or so after that it seems harder than it should. I have had rice at different peoples houses from basic rice cookers and you just add the water and rice and it comes out great with very little effort and there is no reason why it should take so much efort with this to get just ok rice. I ordered it online and am sending it back(30 day money back refund) and it sounds like the company I ordered it from is saying if they plug it in and the light comes on they will not consider it defective and they will not try to make rice with it. I like the design, it comes apart for easy clean up and I would have to believe something is not right with this but because of the way the company that I bought it from is willing to handle this I am just going to get my 30 day refund back which I am entitled to. My next purchase will be at a local store. So I am left to wonder what was wrong? Would another one do the same? There are not a lot of 5 cup rice cookers around here. My next choice will probably be either the Panasonic SR-SH15PS Which is an 8 cup, a little bigger than I need or a basic National with a glass cover which I would probably go for but I can get the Panasonic for just about the same price maybe a little cheaper.

Money well spent!
If you are looking for an easy way to cook rice without the mess, this is it! Add your washed rice, add your water, close the lid..and its done! Cleanup is a snap! And the rice turns out perfect every time....

Best rice cooker ever!
Hassle free, easy-to-clean, and makes the perfect rice.I have no complaints and would not trade it in for anything else. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S578
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Steamers    4. Rice Cookers   

Microplane Grater/Zester
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $11.95
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Editorial Review

For fluffy, evenly sized cheese shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you'll need to exercise extra caution--no one likes grated knuckles. The large handle allows for a firm grip, and the completely flat grating surface makes it easy to move the cheese across the blades. Carrots, onions, and medium to firm cheeses all worked beautifully with this grater. It's also an excellent choice for larger strips of citrus zest or ginger. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Features

• Hand wash and dry thoroughly
• Designed to extract the best flavor from your food
• High-quality stainless steel with grating edges that stay razor sharp
• Excellent for hard cheeses,onions, citrus fruits, ginger and more
• Blade measures 8-1/2 inches long; ergonomic black plastic handle

Reviews (180)

A Must Have for the Casual Cook
I never thought I'd ever use something like this. It just seemed, well, too fussy!However after watching Rachael Ray use one over and over on her show, I thought I'd give it a try. The price was definitely right!I must say, I don't know how I ever got along without it.It's perfect for grating chocolate and hard cheeses, and absolutely essential for zesting lemons and limes (what a difference fresh zest makes in a recipe!) without getting ANY of the bitter pith.I'm getting one for my mom and my best friend...I just love this kitchen tool!Don't think you have to be a gourmet to have use for this. Even the casual cook will find it indispensable!

High shipping charges
The zester is fine but a $10.24 shipping charge on a $15.99 item is ridiculous.The only reason I bought this item was that I had a gift certificate that had to be used.Such shipping charges are outrageous!!

What did I do with out this grater
I use this for everything.If a recipe calls for minced garlic or ginger, I grate it.I have even sprayed it with pam and shaved crayons with it for a school project.I will never be without this again EVER ... Read more

Asin: B00004S7V8
Subjects:  1. Cheese Graters   

Cuisinart CSB-33BC Quick Prep Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $45.00 -- our price: $29.95
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Editorial Review

Much smaller than your traditional blender, this handheld stick blender is compact and easy to store in a small kitchen. Additionally, it saves you the time and effort of cleaning up a blender pitcher as the Quick Prep lets you blend right in your soup pot, mixing bowl, or glass. The powerful motor has two speeds for the best blending results: low is perfect for milk shakes, pancake batter, dips, and dressings, while high works better for baby food, soups, and whipped cream. An ergonomically designed handle provides a comfortable hold for long blending jobs and the brushed chrome finish gives the blender a sleek look for a contemporary kitchen. After use, the blade end easily rinses and wipes clean and the lengthy 5-foot cord wraps around the unit for storage. The Quick Prep comes with a 2-cup plastic mixing container and a recipe booklet and is covered by a limited 18-month warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Measures 14 inches; 18-month limited warranty
• Handheld blender mixes ingredients in their own pot or pitcher
• Powerful two-speed motor for various blending needs
• Ergonomically designed handle; long cord
• Contemporary brushed chrome finish

Reviews (6)

Warranty service costs $5 + shipping & insurance
Warranty repair will cost you shipping and insurance PLUS a $5 "shipping and handling" fee unless you live in California, where enlightened legislation prevents this sort of costly "warranty" malarkey that's tantamount to no warranty at all. Cuisinart's CSB-77 hand blender, a fancier single-speed 200-watt model with an all-stainless-steel body, requires a $10 fee.

Purchase a super hand blender!!
Amazon sells the two best (I know that is gramatically incorrect since there can be only 1 'best'.).

Cuisinart:
1) $15 less, even taking into account the $5 KitchenAid rebate.
2) Nylon guard which means the preparer may use right in the cooking vessel.
3) Longer warranty (18 mos. versus 12 mos. KitchenAid).

KitchenAid:
1) Multi-speed (versus 2-speed for the Cuisinart).
2) Mixing attachment is removable which means easier storage.
3) Choice of colors (for those who care).

In using the Cuisinart for the first time, I made a wonderful discovery.Save that old carafe.For purees of large quantities of Italian tomatos, it is, in combination with this wonderful Cuisinart Quick Prep Hand Blender, a wonderful substitute for the 'food mill' suggested in my pasta cookbook (and much more stable than the hard plastic cup included with the blender).Both will clean up like a dream and the Pyrex pot has a further advantage of a pouring spout.From sauce pot to carafe to blending to container to fridge (including cleanup of all) took only about ten minutes!

Quite a handy gadget
Emeril Lagasse calls these "boat motors." Of course he probably uses the professional Waring version that costs over $100. I find this much less expensive model to be quite well built with a powerful motor (it actually pulls itself down into the sauce). Clean up is simple enough- simply run it in a bowl of hot soapy water. I recommend it. ... Read more

Asin: B00006WNMP
Subjects:  1. (Osterizers)    2. Hand Blenders    3. (Handheld)    4. (Stick Blenders)    5. (Immersion Blenders)    6. Small Appliances    7. Electrics    8. Blenders   

Taylor Digital Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $14.99 -- our price: $8.99
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Editorial Review

For professional accuracy, nothing beats this digital thermometer for instantly ascertaining the temperature of foods, whether they're frozen, on the buffet line, or being cooked. Its 1/3-inch LCD face, protected by a rugged polycarbonate cover, displays temperatures from minus 58degrees to 302 degrees F, and updates every second. An on/off switch prolongs the life of the 1.5-volt watch battery that powers the thermometer. (Two batteries are included.) The thermometer comes with a pocket case and has a 4-5/8-inch stainless-steel stem tipped with a temperature sensor, so the thermometer reads temperatures near a food's surface or deep inside. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Professional quality and accuracy
• 1/3-inch LCD face instantly displays temperatures from minus 58 degrees to 302 degrees F
• On/off switch prolongs battery life
• Pocket case, 1.5-volt watch battery, and extra battery included
• 4-5/8-inch stainless-steel stem

Reviews (29)

love it, love it, love it
I use this product all of the time. Meat, bread, you name it.

Adequate, not great
As others have said, this really can't be described as an "instant read" thermometer. Before I bought it, I was thinking that it would take a moment to calculate, then display the temperature right away. What it actually does is slowly climb. It does jump in the beginning, like from 0 to 100, but as it gets closer to the right temp, it definitely slows down. I don't know why that happens, but you can literally watch it tick up from 137.1 to 137.2, and so on and so forth. Usually by that point I just yank it out and say it's close enough, which is hardly instant. :)

That said, I don't think it takes two minutes to read, as another reviewer opined, though as I said it takes longer the higher it climbs, so maybe if you're cooking really hot stuff it might. For most of the normal temps I'd estimate it at about 30 seconds. It just feels longer because you have to stand and stare at it. :) Not a great product, but if you don't mind a little waiting, it's quite cheap, and it will get the job done eventually.

By the way, I agree the on/off switch is quite small, but I don't have a problem with it. If you have nails you might, though. Happy cooking!

Great for grilling
When you grill you get the internal temperatures of the food.It is a great safety feature when cooking and the food comes out perfect.We love it and use it all the time. ... Read more

Asin: B00004XSC3
Subjects:  1. Instant-Read Thermometers    2. Kitchen    3. Cookware   

BonJour 10101-42 Cr?me Brulee Torch, Black
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $40.00 -- our price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Ideal for crème brûlée and meringues, thistool provides a home cook with the same tool for caramelizing sugarthat a restaurant chef uses. Use it also, as pros sometimes do, forputting the finishing touches on barbecued ribs or roast meats. Thetorch has an adjustable temperature and a safety lock. Its flame pointsstraight out without flaring for safe, precise work, and its handle istextured for a firm grip. A button on the back of the head operates thetorch with the push of a thumb. The torch stands 6-1/4 inches high on astable base and is easily filled with butane. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Fills easily with butane
• Caramelizes sugar for professional-quality desserts
• Ideal for creme brulee and meringue
• Use also to brown ribs and meats for final touch
• Adjustable temperature; safety lock; anti-flare flame

Reviews (10)

disappointing
difficult to start and difficult to maintain flame.would think twice before buying again. especially difficult if one is left handed.

Operator Error?
I own this torch and I have no problems with it at all. Sometimes I have to tweak the little slider that adjusts the gas flow in order to get the torch to stay lit, but once it's lit for a few seconds I can adjust the slider as appropriate.Perhaps the people having so many problems just aren't taking the time to use it properly, because it works great for me.

Works just fine
After reading the bad reviews, I was hesitant to buy this.But it works just fine.The flame is perfect for crème brulée, and it stays lit both when I hold the button down and when I use the continuous flame feature.I'm pleased. ... Read more

Asin: B00005QB53
Subjects:  1. Creme Brulee    2. Kitchen    3. Baking Utensils    4. Pastry Utensils    5. Tools    6. Specialty Tools   

Le Creuset 7-3/4-Ounce Ramekins, White
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $14.00 -- our price: $11.99
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Editorial Review

These pretty little ramekins are a bit different in style than the traditional vertically rippled cups that look like miniature soufflé dishes. The tall, smooth sides are only interrupted by three horizontal ridges--it's a clean look, and actually makes them more practical. They're easier to grab from under the hot broiler and also easier to scrub clean after use--no more caramelized sugar trapped in the ripples! The smooth interior flares just slightly at the top to provide a broader surface area for that tasty top layer. Each ramekin holds up to 8 ounces when filled to the very brim, and goes easily from freezer to oven or microwave--terrific for make-ahead fruit crisps or cobblers. This two-pack is great for replenishing a broken set or as a stand-alone set for a couple. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Features

• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Safe for oven use up to 500 degrees F
• Allows you to bake, broil, braise, saute, marinate, refrigerate, and freeze
• Poterie glaze will not absorb odors or flavors; resists chipping or staining
• Colors match the rest of your Le Creuset cookware collection

Reviews (1)

Versatile Ramekins
I received 2 sets of these (in white) for a wedding shower. I love them, as they are the perfect size. I use them for serving in and baking with (they are perfect for melting a few tablespoons of margarine in the microwave!). My only complaint is that they show markings on the bottom of the bowl where utensils were used. But still...one of my favorite pieces in kitchen. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SBK9
Subjects:  1. Baking    2. (Bake Ware)    3. Bakeware    4. (Lecreuset)    5. (Le Cruset)    6. (Le Crueset)   

Cuisipro Stainless-Steel Potato Ricer
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $27.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

If you've never experienced a potato ricer, it's not too late to make up for lost time. This simple implement doesn't have a digital clock, doesn't blink when it's ready, and doesn't have a tiny computer chip imbedded in it to do all the work. It takes a bit of pressing and squeezing, but the light and airy potatoes that result will be both memorable and worth the work. Place boiled potatoes in the bowl of the ricer, set it across a saucepan (using the ridge on the head of the bowl), and press the potatoes through the disk--that's it. Stir in a bit of butter and cream, dust with paprika, and enjoy. And be sure to try the ricer with other root vegetables, such as carrots, yams, and turnips. --C. Whitney-Ward ... Read more

Features

• Versatile tool pulps potatoes, turnips, yams, carrots, and more
• Tough 18/10 stainless steel
• Three disks allow coarse or fine mash
• Bowl's ridged head rests on edge of saucepan
• Long, easy-grip handle provides leverage

Reviews (12)

It's not just for mashed potatoes
We would hate to be parted from our ricer - it has become an important tool in our kitchen!

The only "gotcha" about it is that, even though the ricer is very sturdily built, if you make mashed potatoes, or other mashed veggies, with it, they must be completely cooked.Our son tends to undercook veggies and then wonders why it's so hard to use and why the handle flexes.

We cook the veggies until a knife can be easily inserted into them, and don't have his troubles.

And, while it makes great mashed potatoes, with three ricing discs of different sizes, we've used it for other things.One of our favorites is spaetzle, a German dumpling dish.

Splurge!You'll be happy you did!

Absolutely
Absolutely the best potato ricer on the market.Don't use it just for that, use it to strain blanched spinach, etc.If you use it only for potatoes, don't bother chopping them. Just cut them in half and boil.When they are done, put them in the ricer, skin side up and let it do it's thing!Just potato, no skin....the ricer does all of the work!

the only one to buy...
this is it...if you know what a ricer will do for potatoes and you learn how to use it, this is the one your looking for. The Williams-Sonoma is plastic, it flexs and it does sloppy work. The Cuispro straddles a bowl, is rock solid and drops in the dishwasher for cleaning. buy it.
'nuff said ... Read more

Asin: B00004SU1J

OXO Good Grips 32480 Salad Spinner
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $35.00 -- our price: $24.95
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Editorial Review

Washing and drying leafy vegetables has never been simpler or more fun than with this gadget. One hand is all you need to press the soft, cushioned knob to start the spinning; when the built-in brake is applied and the job is done, the basket and bowl can be taken apart and used separately. The knob locks down for easy storage, and the spinner is dishwasher-safe. Use this tool with lettuce, raw spinach, broad-leafed herbs, and greens--they end up clean and oh-so-dry, and the drier your leaves, the better salad dressings will adhere and the less mushy your sandwich bread will become. Puddles at the bottom of your salad bowl disappear... Good Grips products are moderately priced and have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award. --Laurie Notaro ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe on top rack
• Fun, simple operation requires only one hand
• Nonslip knob is soft and cushioned; brake button stops spinning with a fingertip
• Great for washing and drying lettuce, herbs, greens
• Plunge-style knob locks down for easy storage

Reviews (160)

Just okay...
I'm still looking for the perfect salad spinner. I had this one and broke it after trying to take the lid apart to try to clean under the lid--don't attempt that! I didn't like how this one had a domed lid so you couldn't stack stuff on top of it. I also found that the interior of the basket wasnt smooth but a bumpy basket weave so little bits of lettuce get stuck in it.

Worked great until it broke
This was a wonderful salad spinner for the several months it worked.Then it broke.In my kitchen, very few things break.The occasional wooden spatula after fifteen years of use is fine but things tend not to break unless I drop them.This is my second Oxo product that broke while I was using it (the other one was a knife--yes, a knife snapped in two while I was cutting).I still love my Oxo peeler but with two out of three of my Oxo products breaking, I'm done with Oxo for the most part.

worked well until it exploded
I bought this item and used it for about 2 months, then It exploded while I was spinning a salad and was impossible to repair. I went on to buy a Tupperware salad spinner (green) and have been using it for four years with no problems at all. ... Read more

Asin: B00004OCKR
Subjects:  1. Kitchen    2. Utensils    3. Gifts    4. Cooking    5. Salad Spinners   

Rösle 8.6-Inch Flat Whisk
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list price: $17.99 -- our price: $14.00
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Features

• 8.6 inches long
• 18/10 Stainless Steel
• Rustproof, hygienic, and easy to clean
• Designed to fit comfortably in your hand while protecting from heat and slipping
• Equipped with a hook or hanging ring for easy storage

Reviews (2)

My Favorite New Tool
I got one of these for Christmas and at first was doubtful about how well it could do at aerating the sauces I'd use it for. By the time I got finished using it for the first time, I was sold. It's especially useful for cheese sauces or anything where ingredients tend to stick to a pan's bottom no matter how careful you are. The flat build means you can get into those corners.

Cook from Maryland
These flat whisks are great -- I have 2 of them! The are great for mixing sauces and making gravy...you can whisk the entire bottom of the pan without any effort at all. ... Read more

Asin: B000063Y8W
Sales Rank: 17159
Subjects:  1. Cooking Utensils    2. Whisks    3. Whips    4. (Wire Whisks)