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Comment on Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta by PeggySue

PeggySue — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:45:33 +0000

Review by PeggySue for Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta Rating: As an avid cook I have purchased many different non-stick sets since the 1970's. These outshine all of them by far. The nonstick surface is the best ever- so effective that all it takes for cleanup is a swipe of the dishcloth. You can even cook pancakes in them without using any oil. I've used them every day for the past six weeks and they are good as new. The terra-cotta is a beautiful color, too. Don't hesitate to buy this set.

Comment on Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta by Susan

Susan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:16:52 +0000

Review by Susan for Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta Rating: I bought these pans on advice from sales lady. Really loved them until finish on bottom and side of frying pan started flaking off after only 4 weeks of occassional use. Will be returning set to store for refund. I only hand washed them and never used more then low medium heat with them. And only rubber utinsels. I am really dissappointed because it is a nice set if they would have held up in quality.

Comment on Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta by Sly Cook

Sly Cook — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:02:53 +0000

Review by Sly Cook for Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta Rating: The information insert warned that the pans could scratch glass stove tops. I called the manufacturer and found out that when boiled dry the enamel coated pans can melt to the glass top. Returned the pans for the hard anodized Earth Pans which are great. The description should specify not for glass stove tops. It cost me a return shipping charge.

Comment on Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta by CathyM

CathyM — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:12:01 +0000

Review by CathyM for Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta Rating: I purchased this cookware about a month ago and am very pleased with it. The terra cotta color is beautiful in my kitchen and most important the nonstick surface works. I liked the idea that it does not contain harmful chemicals. I have never had nonstick pans last forever, so don't expect these too, but if they do peel, they shouldn't be a health hazard. So far, no peeling and great nonstick cooking.

Comment on Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta by Jessica Corrow

Jessica Corrow — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:46:34 +0000

Review by Jessica Corrow for Earth Pan II by Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Terra Cotta Rating: I have been using this set non-stop for over a month. I love it - it is the best non-stick surface I've ever used. I haven't had any problem with carbon build-up, but then again, I don't use non-stick cooking sprays - I use an oil spritzer. The difference between the two is that non-stick sprays contain soy lecithin which is totally fine and won't harm you in the least, but it builds up on your cookware over time. As long as you avoid these, any non-stick cookware should last you for years, assuming you use wooden or silicone utensils. I love that they are oven safe because the handles are silicone instead of rubber.

Comment on Anolon Nouvelle Copper 4-Quart Covered Saucepot by Qrysta White

Qrysta White — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:01:56 +0000

Review by Qrysta White for Anolon Nouvelle Copper 4-Quart Covered Saucepot Rating: This pot is now only $60 at Bon Ton.

It is non stick inside and OUT.

Exterior has a lovely gleam not seen in the Amazon picture. It is the finish that allows grease to simply bubble up and food to slide right off in the wash.

One surprise about the pot is even where the handles attach. The inside nail-head or rivet has been machined over with Anolon so no food sticks even in what typically is the tiny recess around those tiny screw heads. You can barely feel that there is any hardware there at all, so the interior of the pot is almost 100% seamless with no place for food to adhere.

The copper ring is another surprise. The pictures makes you think the bottom is clad in copper. Well guess what? It is isn't. The pot only has a RING of copper not an entire bottom of copper and at $60 that's fair. Not so much at nearly $100 however.

It heats fast. Cooking was a breeze.

The reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is because I think the pot industry ought to give us WATER TIGHT LIDS at $100. That feature still sits at about the $350 mark and its time for that line in the sand to move. I don't like seeing steam (ie flavor and your vitamins) escape from a pot that can cost $100.

Just should not be in this day and time.

If you like a thick walled pot, this isn't that either. The walls are about half the thickness of my 5 yr old Anolon pot and with that half the weight. Your wrists will appreciate the feather feel but I like my pots thicker rather than thinner.

Off to make some rice!

Comment on Kenroy Home 90057CBZ Odyssey One-Light Pendant, Copper Bronze with White Opal Globe by G. Stuart

G. Stuart — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:59:41 +0000

Review by G. Stuart for Kenroy Home 90057CBZ Odyssey One-Light Pendant, Copper Bronze with White Opal Globe Rating: We had priced out a complete home lighting upgrade using fixtures made at a forge in Vermont. The price tag scared us off. Now we are finding comparable Kenroy fixtures for 1/4 the price and doing the job one-at-a-time. Workmanship is a little uneven on some (but not on this one) so you have to look them over carefully when they arrive. This one is a real winner. Put 3 60w bulbs in it an installed a dimmer, and it's beautiful right over the kitchen table.

Comment on Copper Ball Chain Connector Clasps – Fits 2.4mm (10) by J. Wells

J. Wells — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 08:10:11 +0000

Review by J. Wells for Copper Ball Chain Connector Clasps - Fits 2.4mm (10) Rating: product was just as described. I needed black and used a sharpie to color it for our fan chain. Works just fine.

Comment on Artistic Wire Beading 18 gauge BARE COPPER Wrapping 4 yds 12ft by BL

BL — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:41:02 +0000

Review by BL for Artistic Wire Beading 18 gauge BARE COPPER Wrapping 4 yds 12ft Rating: i have not worked in jewelry-making for long, and have only begun exploring wire-work... so this is not the review of a seasoned expert, just my observations. oddly enough, i found the 18 gauge copper wire to be stiffer than the silver-plated 18 gauge. a good size for gemstone beads, and sturdy. it bends well, and holds its shape. i even made some abstract (spiral/triangle/star) shapes with it, and it was pleasant to work with. it is very bright, it might benefit from a tarnishing agent to look more stately.

Comment on World Imports Lighting 61514-56 Beyond Modern 1-Light Pendant, Weathered Copper Reviews by D. Sayre

D. Sayre — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:50:25 +0000

Review by D. Sayre for Malibu 8301-9400-01 7-Watt Low Voltage Round Surface Mount Light, Black Rating: This is the same as any "Big Box" home store item. The value of buying these online is price, price, price.