Zojirushi NS-ZAC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, White Gray
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Editorial Review For folks who eat rice on a daily--or even weekly--basis, this rice cooker has a unique fuzzy-logic microchip for advanced programming and a spherical heating system that cooks on all sides of the inner pan and makes perfect rice every time. The unit cooks from 2 - 10 cups (enough to feed a crowd of 10 or more people) of a variety of rices--white, brown, sweet, and porridge--to use in dishes such as sushi, paella, stir-fries, or curries. The cooker has settings to accommodate your preference for harder or softer rice and even has a setting for prewashed rice. The LCD screen is easy to read and the push-button controls are simple to program once you've mastered them. A programmable timer allows you to set your cooking time without worry that rice will burn or get overcooked--and the start and complete time of your cooking cycle signals with a pleasant melody (although you can choose a beep if you prefer it). Another excellent feature is the ability to keep rice warm for up to 12 hours after cooking is complete, so you can cook before work and have warm rice at dinner. The Extended Keep Warm function warms rice for up to 8 hours at a lower temperature and reduces the chance of rice drying out or becoming discolored or odorous. Both the inner pan and inner lid detach from the unit for thorough cleaning. The rice cooker has a plastic handle for transporting it from cabinet to counter and a retractable cord for easy storage. The appliance comes with two measuring cups, a spatula, and a spatula holder and is covered by a limited one-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde From the Manufacturer What Makes the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer Special? Simply put, the Neuro Fuzzy is the most advanced rice cooker anyone can have. From the micro-computer technology to the special features, this rice cooker was made to meet all your rice cooking needs. All you have to do is measure the rice, fill the machin with water, and hit the button. It doesn’t get any easier. A rice cooker is a versatile small kitchen appliance designed to cook rice perfectly. It was developed in Japan where cooking rice is a serious art. From its early development in the 1950s, the basic electric rice cooker has become more and more advanced with the introduction of micro computerization, and the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer is the ultimate rice cooker. The Ultimate Rice Cooker  | Neuro Fuzzy Logic Technology But what exactly is Neuro Fuzzy logic? The more advanced rice cookers have micro computers (micom) inside that automatically make adjustments in temperature and cooking time depending on the program selected. This rice cooker utilizes "fuzzy logic" through the micom to ensure that cooked rice comes out perfectly, and hence is called Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer. Stop thinking. The rice cooker will do it all for you. Multiple Menu Means Multi-Tasked This rice cooker also has multiple menu settings. Multiple menu means that the rice cooker adjusts the cooking time and temperature according to the menu you select. Do you like softer or harder rice? Do you prefer brown rice? How about porridge? You can make all these types of rice without the fuss. Just add the rice and water, select the menu, and hit the button. That’s it. | Rice, the Healthy Grain Rice, in its many varieties and types, is consumed by a large percentage of the world’s population. It’s nutritious, inexpensive, easy to store and cook, and versatile. Rice is high in complex carbohydrates, packed with vitamins and minerals, contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium, and unhulled (brown) rice is an excellent source of dietary fiber. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a brown rice function to cook delicious brown rice easily. You’ll have no more hard, undercooked brown rice. More Amazing Rice Cooker Features Unlike other rice cookers, the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer comes with tons of special features to make your cooking experience more pleasant, and your rice tastier than any rice you’ve tasted before. - Special Spherical Inner Cooking Pan
 | This rice cooker’s specially designed spherical inner cooking pan and heating system allows the rice to cook more evenly and produce fluffier, tastier rice. | - Keep Warm
The rice cooker automatically goes into keep warm after the cooking is completed to keep the rice tasting fresh longer. - Nonstick Simplicity
The durable inner cooking pan has a nonstickconstruction, which prevents rice from sticking and makes cleaning fast and easy. - Safety First
 | The inner cooking pan has stay cool side handles so you can easily remove it after cooking. | - Simple Clean Up
The retractable power cord makes cleanup and storage a snap. And the detachable inner lid makes clean up easy and quick. - Rice Music
The rice cooker plays a musical tune when you set the rice cooker to cook, set the timer, or when cooking is complete. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer plays Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Amaryllis. - In a Hurry?
The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a Quick Cooking menu that can reduce cooking time without compromising taste. - Come Home to Freshly Cooked Rice
The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a convenient Timer feature. Set the rice and water, select the menu, and set the timer. The rice will finish cooking by the programmed time. The clock feature also makes it easy to program the timer. - Sushi, Anyone?
Make sushi and entertain family and friends at your own home. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a Sushi function to prepare perfect sushi rice. Just measure the rice and water, select Sushi, and the rice cooker will do the rest (well, it won’t make the sushi for you, just the rice). See Zojirushi’s website (www.zojirushi.com) for recipes for sushi. Zojirushi, Quality & Innovation For nearly a century, Zojirushi (pronounced zoh-gee-ROO-shee) has established itself as a company that uses cutting edge technology to bring comfort, ease, vitality, and affluence into the lives of its customers worldwide. Look for the friendly elephant logo (Zojirushi means ‘elephant brand’ in Japanese) and know that a product that bears the name Zojirushi is innovative, high in quality, and reliable. ... Read more
Features - 10-cup uncooked rice capacity; spherical heating system
- Cooks variety of rices, including white, brown, sweet, and porridge
- Programmable timer; warming function for up to 12 hours
- Easy-to-read, color LCD; melodic start and completion signal
- Limited 1-year warranty
Reviews (29)
Mixed Feelings
The rice cooker has a lot of functions that we love!!Mostly we like all the automated settings that it has.The "throw the stuff in there and start at a certain time" is awesome!Especially because the housekeeper can prepare the rice for us and set it to start cooking later on that day.The little chime that it plays when the rice is done is really cute.Sometimes the rice is a little hard for our hispanic taste...perhaps, that texture is fine for other cooking styles. It takes soooooooooooooooooooooo long to cook.We like making the rice mushy like our cuban parents made for us which takes a longtime.It is a really nice size, especially if making large amounts of rice is necessary in your kitchen.It is perfect for when we have guests.The design is cute but it does take up a lot of counter space.Overall, if I would be purchasing one again, I might not opt for this one but i'm not completely disatisfied.
BEWARE!!
I need to preface this review by saying that I never received my
Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 from Amazon.Twice they sent me the older
model, the NS-ZAC18 instead.All the while their website claims
that they have plenty of inventory, and that it ships within
24 hours.Repeated calls to Amazon get plenty of sympathetic
responses, but no action.THE BOTTOM LINE: Amazon advertises
products that it does not actually carry.
This seems to be a common theme with Amazon recently, something
tantamount to a bait-and-switch.It also occurred when I ordered
the "Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook" and had to wait a week for it
to ship, even though they claim it was in stock.I finally
received an e-mail that there was an unspecified "problem"
with the order.I called Amazon and was told that they had just
received a couple copies and one would be mine -- remember, the
whole time before this their site claimed "In Stock, ships in 24
hours".
Not good business practice.
EXCELLENT RICE COOKER!!!!!! VERY GOOD RICE
I get this rice cooker for the description product and the brand, but never I can't to imagine that this rice cooker is excellent!!!!
with this rice cooker I don't have anymore problems about what quantity of water and cup of rice , this rice cooker can to adjust the temperature on the walls depending the quantity of water and obtain good rice!!! then free worries about measurement of water.For example 2 cup rice /2 cup water but if you put put 3 cup the water to 2 cup of rice the rice cooker adjust the temperature and you can get good rice!!
Everyday I use rice and different styles: Spanish/rice with vegetables/rice with coconut/rice with chicken/rice with pineapple and this rice cooker do all just I put the ingredients & spices and turn on the rice cooker and only I need to wait that finished.
I'm happy this rice cooker is the best!!! and keep warm for hours and hours the description said for more 12 hrs, but this rice cooker can keep warm for days you need reset or disconnect because in Asia everybody use warm the rice even three days.
100% RECOMMENDED
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2. Electrics
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Kuhn Rikon 7-Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
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list price: $184.00
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Editorial Review Beginning in the 1930s, two successive generations of busy cooks used pressure cookers to prepare family meals. The next generation, with memories of valves dancing and hissing on stovetops, snubbed pressure cookers. Now pressure cookers have come back, those old valves replaced by modern versions that ensure safety while delivering the speed, ease, and nutritional benefits of pressure cooking. This heavyweight, stainless-steel beauty is a fine example of contemporary engineering and style. Its mirror finish gleams, and its black handles--including a loop handle for two-handed lifting--stay cool. Pressure-cooking traps steam to heat foods at temperatures higher than boiling. An aluminum disk in the base, sandwiched by stainless steel, speeds the process even more through fast heat conductivity. It's safe on electric, gas, ceramic, and induction stovetops. Little water is required, so nutrients, flavor, and color are not boiled away. Vegetables emerge vibrantly colored from the steamer insert. Stews, soups, beans--even meat loaf, pork chops, and desserts such as bread pudding--come out tasty and nutritious. (A booklet containing dozens of recipes is included.) You can brown meats in the pot before the lid is locked on, or use the pot without the lid. The stem of the operating valve shows high and low pressure so you can adjust heat for different foods. After cooking, the pressure can be reduced slowly (just let the cooker sit for a while), normally (press the pressure indicator), or quickly (run tepid water on the lid's rim). Safety measures abound: the lid twists onto the pot; a rubber gasket ensures a tight seal. A vent releases steam if pressure builds too high, as does a valve that also locks the lid when any pressure whatsoever is inside the cooker. Cleanup is a bit involved: hand wash the pot, gasket, and lid with a mild detergent, then lightly oil the gasket. Normally the valve is self-cleaning, but if food passes through it, disassembly is required. Minor cleaning inconvenience, though, should not overshadow the major convenience of pressure cooking. --Fred Brack ... Read more
Features - Made of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel with mirror finish
- 9-3/4 inches in diameter at base; 9-1/4 inches high
- Quickly and healthfully cooks foods under steam pressure with little liquid
- Instructions, steamer insert, and booklet with dozens of recipes included
- Two pressure-release valves and pressure indicator ensure safety
Reviews (23)
Easy to Use
My grandmother and my mother both used pressure cookers frequently.When I was younger, one of the first kitchen items I purchased was a pressure cooker of my very own (a Hawkins Futura jiggle-type, which still works perfectly).
Recently, I decided to purchase the 7 liter Kuhn Rikon, primarily because it is larger than my Futura.Some other reviewers have noted that the Kuhn Rikon requires more monitoring than jiggle-type pressure cookers.This is only somewhat true.Jiggle-type pressure cookers release steam throughout the cooking process.This provides confirmation that the cooker is operating through sound.It IS convenient if this is what you are used to.However, these cookers require more liquid to achieve pressure and as a result, certain items can come out more watery than I prefer.You can boil away the excess liquid after releasing pressure, but then you lose some of the time saved.
The Kuhn Rikon uses an advanced enclosed system.As a result, the "sound of pressure", or hiss is missing.A small valve with two red lines provides confirmation that half and full pressure have been achieved.At this point in the cooking process, you must turn down the heat to maintain pressure only; if you leave the heat on high, pressure will continue to rise.Without sound to guide you, one must rely on visual clues.The Kuhn Rikon makes it easy.But, it IS different than listening for the hiss.
The first few times you use the cooker, you will need to determine how far to lower your cooktop temperature to maintain the pressure in the cooker.This does require monitoring and a little guess work.However, once you determine how your cooktop and pressure cooker interact, it is the same every time.From that point on, you simply wait for the red line to appear and turn your cooktop down to your pre-determined setting.Set the timer and you're almost done.Easy.In addition:
1.The enclosed system is virtually silent;
2.The enclosed system allows fast, high temperature cooking without heating up your kitchen;
3.The benefits of a lower liquid requirement to achieve high pressure can not be overstated.
The Kuhn Rikon system is different but produces superior results.For those who possess even a modicum of patience, I highly recommend this pressure cooker.
I love this pressure cooker
It is every bit as good as they say it is. It's very easy to use. No jiggle, no hissing, just a little sound to let you know the pressure is coming up. Just two little red lines that are easy to see. 1st. line is for low pressure, 2nd. line is for high pressure. Not only does it work like a dream, it looks like one too. If all you have every owned is a jiggle pressure cooker, please give this one a try. I'm sure you will be impressed with this 2nd generation pc.
Excellent Product
I recently purchased this pressure cooker and have found it to be extremely easy to use.I have never used a pressure cooker before.You will love this one.The size is perfect for most recipes.The instructions are clear and the book includes good recipes to get started.I am very impressed with the quality of this product and I am equally impressed with how quickly I was able to make delicious dinners.So far I have made pot roast, spaghetti sauce, turkey breast, risotto and chicken soup.Each recipe was easy to make--one would think I was cooking all day.
You will enjoy this pressure cooker!I ordered this on a Wednesday from Amazon and received it on Friday--what superb service!
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2. (Stock Pots)
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Fagor Multirapid Plus 6-Quart Pressure Cooker Set
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Editorial Review The appeal of pressure cookers has always been their ability to rapidly cook virtually any food in mere minutes without sacrificing moisture or flavor. However, they've also traditionally been a bit intimidating, as you don't want to misinterpret the instructions and overcook your feast. Enter the Fagor Multirapid Plus, a 6-quart model that simplifies the process by making pressure-cooking as easy as pressing a button. This unit features a dual pressure system for added versatility, a pasta/steamer basket, and an included recipe book (Tastefully Under Pressure) and instruction manual. With the Multirapid Plus, a whole chicken that normally takes 60 minutes will pressure-cook in 20 minutes. Broccoli, black beans, lobster, rice, and potatoes--all pressure-cook in half the time of traditional cooking or less. The pressure cooker, made of 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum-clad bottom, works by sealing steam within its walls to create a heat well above boiling (approximately 250 degrees F). The resulting pressure, which can't escape due to the tight seal, keeps the temperature high and cooks the food rapidly. The cooker simultaneously holds flavors and nutrients inside, letting them stew rapidly along with the meats or vegetables. Unlike older models, the lid will not open until all the steam has dissipated and the pressure has been completely released. The cooker should be hand washed and dried and cleared of food particles. The unit comes with a 10-year warranty. --Rivers Janssen What's in the Box
6-quart pressure cooker, steamer insert, 90-item recipe book ... Read more
Features - Includes steamer basket, user's manual, and deluxe cookbook
- Cooks quickly and healthily, as more vitamins and nutrients are preserved in the food
- Reduces cooking times up to 70 percent
- Dual pressure settings and automatic release provide flexibility and safety
- Tempered glass lid is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe
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about Pressure Cooking
I am a first time user I want to point out a few things for people who is consider pressure cooking.
1. It may only need 1/3 of time of conventional cooking, but it takes time to build up pressure and also time to release pressure (fagor model has a release valve which can release pressure in a minute).
2. In conventional cooking you can control heat (high/medium/low) for different type of food. In pressure cooking you have no control; heat is adjust to maintain the desire pressure (15 psi / 8 psi) you set.
3. Certain food required constant stirring like pasta in conventional cooking; you would not be able to do that in pressure cooking.
4. Food maybe too tender (bones in soup maybe soft).A multi-pressure control would be recommended (such as the duo, multirapid plus models).
5. You cannot peep inside the pot like conventional cooking to see how well the food is done during middle of cooking.
Otherwise if you like pressure cooking, this is a good quality pressure cooker.
so easy to use
This has to be the easiest and fastest cooking method ever.I use it for most everything.the meatloaf is great. You do have to replace the gaskets about every 2 yrs.You can make a roast in 20 min and its great.
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Fagor Glass Lid
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list price: $9.99
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Features - Fits all Fagor pressure cookers
- 2 by 9.5 by 8.5 inches; 1.66 pounds
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Works great on my 6-Quart Duo, BUT......
I happened to purchas Fagor Multirapid Plus 10-Quart not long ago.When I bought this lid, I thought it would work on both of my 6-Quart and 10-Quart pressure cookers since it stated " Fits ALL Fagor pressure cookers" under "Features".It turned out that it did not fit the 10-Quart.The lid just dropped to the bottom of my 10-Quart pressure cooker.This is a great item to own if you have 6-Quart or less pressure cooker.If you have 10-Quart pressure cooker, you are looking at the wrong lid.It's too small for the 10-Quart, therefore it does not fit ALL Fagor pressure cookers.Other than the misleading information, it's a fairly priced and good quality product.
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Sales Rank: 22314
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Fagor Pasta Basket
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Editorial Review Most folks are familiar with pressure cookers for cooking beans, grains, and meats. How about pasta? This pasta basket insert fits in all Fagor 6- and 7-quart pressure cookers to make the cookware even more versatile. The basket is not only great for cooking pasta but also steams corn and other vegetables. This pasta insert is made of 18/10 stainless steel and measures 8-1/2 inches tall and 5 inches around. Its rotating handle swings up for lifting out of the pressure cooker and folds down for storage. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more
Features - 8-1/2 by 5 inches
- Fits in Fagor 6- and 7-quart pressure cookers
- Ideal for boiling pasta or steaming corn, vegetables
- 18/10 stainless steel construction
- Handle swings up for carrying, down for storage"
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Lodge Original Finish Pro Grid/Iron Griddle
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list price: $49.99
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Features - Made in USA; measures 20 by 10.4 inches, weighs 15 pounds
- Durable cast iron heats foods evenly
- Reversible cooking surface offers flat side for sandwiches or ribbed surface for meats
- For indoor or outdoor cooking; not preseasoned
- Lifetime warranty; wipe clean with damp cloth
Reviews (33)
Unrivaled
This is a GREAT product for the price.AND HERE'S A TIP.I followed Lodge's seasoning instructions to the letter, and in fact, did it three times.I was hoping to speed up the seasoning process.What I got was a medium brown, but still a (food) sticky surface.Quite by accident, I put it over the stove, turned both burners up to med-high (med-high+?) and moved the griddle around over the burners every 10 minutes or so.After about 1 1/2 hours I had a blackened seasoned surface that matched the Lodge preseasoned grill press that I also bought!Not quite as non-stick, but a few uses have fixed that! I'm not sure that Lodge would approve, and there will be some smoke, but it seems to work.
Excellent investment that will last forever
I have had this grill for almost a year and remain very happy with it.I primarily purchased it for the grill side but the other side is very handy as well - for example for large amounts of pancakes.
Cast iron isn't no maintanence -especially at the beginning - but after time it will be a piece that is non-stick forever if you maintain its finish.It's essentally non-destructable and will be around forever if cared for.Use, seasoning and care directions come with the griddle.
I have cooked quite alot of things on the griddle and I find it best for things that arent going to let off an excessive amount of grease.There is a rim that runs along the bottom to catch the grease but I find it shallow for cooking things such as bacon.That said I have cooked many other kinds of meat successfully...
It fits over 2 of my burners easily on a standard sized stove.I have learned to turn the gas burners on first - before putting the griddle on.If I dont they light and sometimes the flame comes up over the side- only for a second but safety first.I can also set one burner lower than the other...one end to cook on and one end more of a *keep warm* side.I like that very much.
My only caution would be that you really do need to either keep a window open or have a nice strong exhaust fan.Mine isnt all that strong and I find without opening a window this produces more smoke that my fan can handle.But this is grilling and a grill pan would produce the same issue.
This is an item that will last forever and assuming you are willing to care for it, especially at first, in the correct manner you will love it.Considering that more and more information on non-stick coatings suggest they arent a healthy choice, cast iron is becomming more and more desirable.**of note- non-stick coatings can kill birds and if you have pet birds they are a distinct health risk.**
If you have the space to store this and are able to handle the weight of moving this to wash and put away this is an excellent and healthful life time purchase
Best thing we've bought in years
That was my husband's comment this evening.We all love this thing.We use the griddle side for pancakes and eggs and french toast and plain ol' grilled cheese, although we've kind of given up on the "plain ol'" stuff.We use the grill side with a press for pannini and our new favorite kind of grilled cheese!We cook steaks and chicken and hot dogs and pork chops - you name it, we cook it.It never leaves the stove top, except to be cleaned (and to clean the admittedly greasy cooktop.)
One note that I haven't seen mentioned - we have a glass top stove.I was told (after I got and used this thing) that it couldn't be used with a glass top stove.Ummm, well, yeah, it can.A LOT!With great success.
One other note - we don't ever heat it higher than medium high and things cook extremely well. We had pork chops tonight and they were fantastic - just a nice cross-hatch of grill marks on the outside and perfectly cooked and juicy inside.That's when my husband made the comment in the title.
As for cleaning, we try to let excess stuff burn off for 15 minutes or so after we take the food off the grill.This works really well.Then I (let's be honest - the menfolk don't clean this puppy) put in across the sinks and scrub it with a stiff brush.No soap.Then I dry it and brush it with oil.If I really had to work hard at the cooked on food, I might even heat it up again to re-season it.
I grew up with cast iron skillets.My great-great-grandmother's cast iron skillet.It's passed down through our family to the daughter who has the most kids.(With only 1 child, I was never in the running!) That thing is so well seasoned you can cook almost anything in it without sticking. Oh, and it's 16" across. That's where that rule comes in about having the most kids!
I look forward to the day when my grill/griddle is that well seasoned.Considering how often we use it, it shouldn't take long!
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4. Cast Iron
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Le Creuset 9-Inch by 18-Inch Giant Reversible Grill/Griddle
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list price: $160.00
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Editorial Review The versatile Le Creuset Grill is a reversible cooking pan for making grill marks on fresh salmon filets or griddling up a batch of burgers. It's enameled cast iron holds the heat over any cooking source and distributes it evenly from one end of the grill to the other--the cast iron is made using traditional foundry techniques and Le Creuset's well-known workmanship. The pan is coated with satin black enamel to avoid odor absorption, so this morning's French toast won't taste like last night's fajitas. The slim grill slides away for storage and is dishwasher-safe. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more
Features - Made in France
- Ideal for meats and fish on one side, pancakes and eggs on the other
- 18-3/4-by-9-inch size cooks for a crowd
- Enameled cast-iron construction for superior heat retention and distribution
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Heavy and difficult to clean!
This pan is VERY heavy.I agree with other reviewers who recommend the Lodge grill pan as a cheaper and similar alternative.I found this pan difficult to clean since I don't have a sink basin large enough to soak the entire pan.Truly a disappointment for the $$.I have ordered the All-Clad grill pan (cast aluminum) for the lighter weight.Although I am a fan of LeCreuset cookware, I do not recommend this pan.
Bad enamel, too expensive
I just got this grill and was very excited to use it.It cooked my spareribs to perfection and I was elated.It all stopped there.It took some doing to clean the grill, as you cannot use abrasives for fear of ruining the enamel coating as stated in the instructions.Then when I took it out to use it the next day it had rust dots all over it. So from my experience, the enamel coating doesn't make it easier to clean and does not seal it from rusting.These are the reason I paid the big bucks for a great name like Le Creuset.For 1/4 the price you can get a regular cast iron griddle that should provide the same results...
Great...but expensive
Just a clue in here, this is a great product... but you can get the exact same thing, but at a cheaper price.The Mirro Non Stick Double Burner Griddle is actually the same thing, with a little bigger grease runnoff area.
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Subjects: 1. Cookware
2. (Cook Ware)
3. Grill Pans
4. Stovetop Grilling
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Lodge Pizza/Roasting Pan
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Editorial Review Chefs will tell you what your grandmother alreadyknew: nothing beats cast-iron cookware for durability,conductivity, and value. Because cast iron distributes heatso evenly, it's the perfect material for making pizzas,giving them the golden, beautifully textured crust that'sso difficult to achieve outside of a pizzeria's brick oven.And, because cast iron retains heat so well, it also keepspizza or roasted vegetables piping hot while you wait toserve them. At 14 inches in diameter, this pan servesenough pizza or vegetables for the whole family. Season thepan properly and foods won't stick either--no need for asynthetic nonstick coating that might peel or crack. Besure not to use dishwashing liquid on seasoned cast iron,and towel dry and coat with a light layer of oil afterwashing. Never leave cast iron sitting in water, because itwill rust. If you treat your cast-iron cookware properly,your own grandchildren will still be using it when thatfancy aluminum-alloy pan is long gone. --Mary Park ... Read more
Features - Cast iron construction for superior durability and heat retention
- 14 inches in diameter
- Nonstick when seasoned; includes detailed seasoning instructions
- Cooking with cast iron supplements nutritional iron intake
- Easy-grip loop handles
Reviews (12)
LOVE this pan!!!
Even frozen pizza turns out better on this one!We like crispy crust...something you never truly got with the other pans until it was close to setting off the smoke alarm. With this pan you get crispy crust everytime! Also builds strong muscles from lifting it in and out of the oven (careful..it's heavy, not one to be dropping on your foot)...cut your pizza right on the pan...no problems.
Appeals to my "thrifty" side...I should never have to buy another pizza pan again with this one.
Great time saver and perfect crust with thick pizza
The cast iron enables a shortcut that can't be done with a stone: we place the cold pan with (kinda thick) pizza on the high burner for 2-3 min before putting it in the oven. The rapid preheat of the pan promotes a good crust and speeds up baking. The handles make it easy to transfer into an oven (which may still be approaching our baking temperature of 450 F). This technique gives us a better result (nicely browned firm crust), while saving lengthy preheat time and eliminating the occasionally messy process of sliding a pizza on and off the stone with a wooden peel. Note also that the cast iron pan, unlike the stone, can be used for storing and reheating leftover slices.
Perfect pancakes, fajitas, the skies the limit.
I was so pleased to be able to make so many pancakes and pieces of French toast at one time, but then I tried it for fajitas. Even better!Marinate steak strips in lime juice, oil, tequila, a few other ingredients. Toss it on the hot pan with sliced veggies, shop aimlessly at Amazon for a few minutes, come back flip everything and there's dinner.Great pan!
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Subjects: 1. Pizza
2. Baking
3. Pizza Tools
4. Bakeware
5. (Bake Ware)
6. Cookware
7. (Cook Ware)
8. Roasting Pans
9. Roasters
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Norpro 5-1/2-Inch Garlic Baker
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Editorial Review Roasted garlic is all the rage, and for good reason: its sweet, savory flavor adds depth and richness to many dishes and it's an easy appetizer when served with a crusty loaf of bread. This terra cotta garlic baker comes equipped with a basic recipe to get you started. There's even a microwave version, but taking the time in the oven gives the best results. The glazed bottom of the baker is easy to clean and the porous, unglazed lid holds in just enough moisture to bake the garlic until it has carmelized, without drying it out. The baker can also be used to store fresh garlic between uses. --Julija Gelazis ... Read more
Features - Oven- and microwave-safe
- Made from terra cotta with an attractive garlic-shaped handle
- Base is 5-1/2 inches wide
- Lid includes steam vent
- Will accommodate several medium to large heads of garlic
Reviews (4)
Smell the garlic
I am a slave for garlic, and this makes such yummy whole roasted cloves. Though rumor has it, you can seperate the cloves!I love the smell of garlic as I am roasting it, then I can take the yummy roasted cloves and smoosh them into garlic spread, or just toss them onto or into casseroles, potatoes, soups or onto fish. My only complaint, is that the smell gets into this and permeates what it is near.Thinking maybe if I zipped it in a ziplock that might help it.
A 'Must Have' for Garlic Lovers!!
Being a collector of kitchen gadgets, I purchased this a few years ago and it disappeared among the other items in my collection. I found it recently and bought some fresh garlic, drizzled it with olive oil, and sprinkled some fresh thyme over it. About 45 minutes later, the house was filled with the aroma of roasted garlic....YUMMM!!! I have used roasted garlic with mashed potatoes and will never again do it any other way. The Norpro works much better than foil as it bakes the garlic more evenly. I use this item all the time now and just toss it in the oven when I'm roasting another main dish or casserole. It's so good that you may find yourself wanting more than one, as there is nothing that tastes better than food smothered in roasted garlic.
Does the job
I used to roast garlic by wrapping it up in foil and putting that in the oven, which proved to be a real pain in the neck.This roasts the garlic really well, the only thing I can say is that if you drizzle olive oil over the garlic (as I do) that I've experienced some "stickiness" that is hard to get off, but that's probably due more to the oil than the roaster.
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Subjects: 1. Garlic Tools
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Zojirushi EJ-PC50 Gourmet Food Steamer
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list price: $59.99
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Editorial Review This food steamer from Zojirushi is the complete package for those who prefer cooking with steam. The set includes a 3-quart upper steamer bowl, a 2.4-quart lower steamer bowl, an 8-cup rice bowl, egg tray, drip tray, and removable water reservoir for easy refilling. All the components stack together neatly and lower directly onto the heating base; the parts are also easily removed for cleaning and are dishwasher-safe. Worldwide-patented fast-steam technology, known as the Multi-Path Circulation System, cooks food evenly--rice, eggs, fish, or whatever--and the steamer holds enough water (25 ounces) to steam for up to 40 minutes. The steamer also includes a 60-minute auto-shutoff timer. --David Drury ... Read more
Features - One-year warranty
- Ideal for steaming rice, eggs, and fish
- 120-volt, 40-watt capacity
- Easy stack assembly
- Parts easily removed for cleaning and are dishwasher-safe
Reviews (17)
Mine going strong after over 3 years
I came back to update my original review and was surprised at some of the negative comments.
My family does not care for steamed fish, so I cannot address that issue. It does a great job, however, on rice, vegetables, and boiled eggs at any level of hardness you like.
I can, however, address the issue of water on the counter. I use mine at least 2 or 3 times a week and it didn't take me long after purchase to discover that not all of my counter tops are level. I located the area of the one which is, however, and never had the overflow problem again.
I bought it in May, 2001, and it stopped working in July, 2002. That involved a toll-free call to Zojirushi in California, a part which cost all of $7.50, and ten minutes' worth of my time in changing out the part. Now, in July of 2004, it still works like a champ.It's hard to beat that kind of staying power - not to mention repairabilty - in small kitchen appliances these days.
I will definitely buy from Zojirushi again.
Only so-so
This is a versatile appliance but since I purchased it to cook small amounts of rice, it's a bit of a disappointment. Everytime I steam rice, lots of water overflows onto the counter top. I am afraid that it will reach another appliance and electrocute someone or start a fire. According to the instructions, you're to add water to the bowl of rice itself, but it seems to be too much for the steamer to handle. The rice comes out perfect, but I think this will be my last time using it for that purpose. It sometimes overflows [from the base] when steaming other foods for a long time, so it's not always just the rice. Don't buy this steamer. Nice concept, not so smart design.
Very good product.
I have had mine for several months now and it works great. It is quite versatile in terms of different food items, even though I have used it only to steam vegetables, and occasionally (white) rice, and it does great with both. I have not tried eggs, meats or fish (and probably never will, even though I might try eggs someday). The only drawback is the small size (one cup) of the rice bowl. It would be adequate for one or two people, but not for larger quantity. It cleans easily, except the water container which cannot be opened and takes a long time to dry on the inside. I bought it mainly to steam vegetables, and it is wonderful at that. I definitely recommend.
... Read more Asin: B00004S574
Subjects: 1. Small Appliances
2. Electrics
3. Steamers
4. Rice Cookers
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2-Tier Bamboo Steamer
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list price: $15.99
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Editorial Review Norpro's three-piece bamboo steamer set could steam a whole meal. At 10 inches in diameter and 6-1/4 inches high, it is large enough for eight pork buns (there's a recipe on the box) on one level and a mound of broccoli, carrots, and snap peas on the other. Just put the steamer in a wok or frying pan that has a little water in it. Then arrange the food in the steamer, cover, and heat the water. Steaming is a remarkable healthy cooking style--it uses no oil, retains more vitamins and nutrients than other cooking methods, and helps seal in moisture. The lowest tier of the steamer will cook foods more quickly, so use it for larger items. Wash the steamer by hand, and give it a thin coat of vegetable oil after washing to keep the bamboo from drying out. --A.J. Rathbun ... Read more
Features - Measures 10 inches in diameter, 6-1/4 inches in height
- Economical cooking method
- Works in most woks or frying pans
- Ideal for vegetables, dumplings, and more
- Steaming helps retain foods vitamins and nutrients
Reviews (3)
Quality is a bit lacking...
I have to say that I am a bit disappointed with the quality of this steamer.For example, the walls (which are made of thin layers of bamboo bonded together) are a bit rough and unevenly bonded, and fastened into their circular shape with copper wire. Thin strips of bamboo are interwoven to form the base of each of the steamer sections. Today, I bought a Typhoon brand one (8" diameter), which, by contrast, is really nicely made of all natural materials, has a base made of thicker pieces of bamboo rather than thin strips, and cost less.Of course, the Norpro one will do the job and if you need a larger steamer, it should work just fine--I am just overall happier with the Typhoon product.
A kitchen essential.
For healthy, nutritional, quick, low mess cooking, make almost any dish with a steamer.This steamer is mid range in terms of quality of material and build.It isn't the El Cheapo department store variety that is held together with metal staples, bound to end up in the trash can after several uses.With proper care, this steamer should last you several years.Soak the new steamer in cold water for a few hours when you first get it.Always store in an open air place to prevent mildew.Clean up is a breeze, just wipe with a paper towel, or if needed a quick dunk in soapy water and then rinse. Steamers fit best on woks that are 2 inches larger than the steamer, therefore, a 12 inch wok would work best with this steamer.Other than the recipe on the side of the box, there is nothing in the box other than the steamer. You can cook or reheat your food by placing it directly on the bamboo, paper towel, leaves, parchment paper or by placing it on a heat resistant plate or in a bowl.Also, you can add or remove steamer layers while cooking.For even quicker food prep, if you're having noodles with the meal, you can cook them in the water in the bottom of the wok - a one pan meal.Steaming is truly quick and efficient cooking at its best.
Dinner in Minutes
I fill this 2-Tier Bamboo Steamer with fish steaks, such as sea bass or halibut, and veggies, such as asparagus or broccoli. Then I place the steamer baskets with the lid over a wok containing a cup or so of water, and, in about fifteen minutes, dinner is ready. I put the fish steaks on top of plain white folded paper towels, so it is easy to wipe off the steamer basket when done. I store the baskets on top of a hanging pot rack. Because these baskets and lid are 10 inches in diameter, they work best on a small to medium-sized round wok placed on a gas ring. I have found this method works better on a gas range rather than on an electric or ceramic stove top.
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Subjects: 1. Cookware
2. Steamers
3. Specialty Cookware
4. (Cook Ware)
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Villaware 275-06 Moka Express 6-Cup Espresso Maker
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list price: $22.99
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Editorial Review This traditional Italian steam-infusion espresso maker brews rich, delicious espresso in the old-world style, but don't depend on it to keep coffee warm or to reheat leftovers. Crafted of polished aluminum, the finish may need an occasional polish--after using it, just hand wash with a soft cloth and mild detergent and then wipe dry. Its classic design deserves to be kept on display for everyone to enjoy. --Jane DePaolo ... Read more
Features - Measures 8-1/2 by 4-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- Traditional, Italian, steam-infusion espresso maker
- Brews rich, delicious espresso in the old-world style
- Crafted of polished aluminum; easy to clean
- 24-ounce capacity; classic design enhances any kitchen décor
Reviews (73)
Save your money and still have good coffee...
This is the best most effective way to make expresso and the cheapest!!!Don't waste your money on any other kind of machine--they are just smoke and mirrors.If you are fans of Goldie Bear and yearn for the jolt of espresson she brews in the monring but this espresso maker and yo will have money for more books.
average tasting coffee, not espresso
for all who are expert coffee tasters I will say 'lower your expectations'.
1)This device makes good tasting coffee but far away from espresso. It lacks thickness and smell.
2)The rubber tears off quickly.
3) Hard to clean without using soap
4) the bottom part is not polished so it changes its colour and builds up residue, which does not smell good. Also when left wet it forms white spots, which presumably come from the aluminium. ALUMINIUM IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH!
5)don't fool yourselves reading other reviews and get a stainless steel one!
Cheap pot, great coffee!
This is such a wonderful espresso-maker...I've compared stovetop espresso with that made in my relatives' expensive machines, and the Moka pot makes equally delicious coffee.All I need are good beans, ground very well, and an attentive ear.I love to hear the bubbling in the morning!I use stovetop-brewed espresso for iced mocha lattes, and they're superb, and much cheaper than buying one at a coffeebucks place.At under $20 this Moka pot is definitely the best coffee bargain to be had.
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Nissan 8-Ounce Stainless-Steel Cappuccino Creamer
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Editorial Review With this ingenious device it's not necessary to acquire a complicated, steam-type cappuccino maker. Frothing milk for a caffe latte or cappuccino takes just seconds. Here's how it works: Pour up to a cup of either hot or cold milk into the creamer. (Milk can be heated by placing the creamer on a stovetop.) Place the lid on the creamer and grasp the lid's stay-cool plastic neck with one hand. Grasp the plastic ball atop the creamer in the other hand and move it up and down approximately 20 times. Hidden inside, a screen at the bottom of a rod attached to the ball forces air into the milk, creating froth. (Keep that principle in mind and think of creating frothy milkshakes, also.) To the top of the ball, the creamer stands 8-3/4 inches high. Made of stainless steel polished to a mirror finish, the creamer is dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack ... Read more
Features - Dishwasher-safe
- Froths any kind of milk, hot or cold, in seconds
- Milk can be heated in creamer
- Froth milk by plunging screen up and down
- Heavy stainless steel polished to mirror-finish
Reviews (7)
Thick, Lucious cream:)
This is great...I would heat the milk in the microwave to about 160F in order to avoid scaulding it on the stove.I usually pump about 50 times...the more the better:)
Perfect
It froths even fat-free milk!Have not tried to froth cold milk.I find that it takes more than the 20 recomended pumps to get it frothy like I like.
Frothy Perfection!
I love this little gadget! First, I love the results. Pour milk into the pitcher -- heat on the stove -- (unless you want cold froth--and I often do) -- pump the handle up and down 20-25 times -- wait a minute -- and lift out the thick and fluffy frothed milk. Second, I love the fact that there's no electricity involved. With my little Bialetti Moka Express and this gem, I could make cappuccino on a campfire! AND, as living overseas has meant that all of my electrical gadgets have to be run through a transformer, I really appreciate the fact that there's no plug! Also, considering that the price of this milk frother is what you'd spend in less than 2weeks with a Starbuck's habit, it's a great value!
... Read more Asin: B00004WHXD
Subjects: 1. Pitchers
2. Accessories
3. Nissan
4. Thermos
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