Kuhn Rikon 3916 Duromatic Top Pressure Cooker, 5-Quart Review

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(More customer reviews)There's a good reason why the New York times reviewed this product and tagged it "The Mercedes of Pressure Cookers". This efficient piece of cookware is precision engineered and made in a modern Swiss factory where the best cookers have been made since the safe Durotherm was first developed here. On a visit to the factory we saw a clean, efficient facility which employs re-settled Tibetan refugees and uses robotics to shape these precision pots. The Duromatic factory adheres to high standards of European green manufacturing methods while producing a product as precision made as a Swiss watch.
The proof is in the cooking. We love our Duromatics, and have several in our home. For one thing it is quiet compared to older versions of pressure cookers, and safer due to several safety-release valves. When we cook things like split pea soup and roasted chicken we get perfect results with much less energy, heat, and cooking time than any other method of cookery. Once you cook artichokes this way you will never go back to your old method.
This particular size is ideal for most households and produces a family size meal in minutes. At the end it is all dishwasher safe.

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The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Top 5-Quart Pressure Cooker features an automated lid-locking system and safety release back-up system to give you ultimate peace of mind.The spring-loaded pressure release valve is a large knob marked with easily visible red lines so cooks can see at a glance whether the correct pressure has been reached.When it's time to release pressure, just turn the knob to indicators for slow or quick release of steam.There is no need to hold down the release valve by hand.You see the exact pressure and know exactly when to start and stop cooking.So, there is no danger of overcooking and no noisy steam escapes.It's blissfully quiet.Cook healthy delicious meals in minutes, not hours.Easy to use with its interior fill lines, automatic locking system, and precision spring-loaded pressure release valve.A stainless steel steaming trivet is included.Cooking with a Duromatic Pressure Cooker not only saves an incredible amount of time, it produces exquisitely delicious food.Vitamins are sealed in, instead of boiled away, vegetables keep their bright colors and flavors are so intense less seasoning is needed.While you are saving time you are also saving money and natural resources. Using a Duromatic Pressure Cooker also conserves energy.The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Top 5-quart is a great, all-around pressure cooker.Included is Quick Cuisine Cookbook, a $14.00 value - free.

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All-Clad Master Chef 2 7-Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These pans are awesome. That's my opinion but my opinion doesn't mean much because I've never owned anything else. So, let me tell you what my concerns were before buying and why it ended up so great.
Concern 1: Stick & Burn
I cook a lot but I'm always in a hurry. Young, single guy on a budget. I need to cook quickly. For this reason, I had almost gone with non-stick. Most likely hard-anodized. That would have been a mistake. Stick is non-existent with these pans. First thing I did was to take out the 8" frying pan and fry and egg, the ultimate test of stick. I listened to the reviews. Let the pan heat up first, add the butter, then the egg. I nervously went for the flip expecting the egg to be stuck, but it was so slick it almost hit the ceiling when I flipped it. The egg came out perfect and the pan was clean as new with some hot water and dish soap. I never thought I'd have such a stupid grin from flipping an egg. I've heard quality has a huge affect on the stickiness of stainless and this is obviously quality.
Concern 2: Use & Cleanup
Before this set, I cooked mostly with cast iron (and some horribly old teflon, but we won't talk about that). Cast iron was great, but the cleanup was terrible, the pans were so heavy and don't even get me started on the seasoning. Not to mention you can't use acids in cast iron. With my new stuff, all of that is thrown out the window. They are light enough to work with easily, transfering from stove-top to oven. And cleanup is a breeze. I haven't cooked anything yet that hasn't come up with hot water and dish soap. There are odd-colored stains here and there from use, but those are removed easily with Bar Keepers friend. Other than that, they are idiot proof, which is great for me making bacon and eggs drunk at 4 am. Which came out perfect, by the way.
Concern 3: Price
This was a big one. If you'd asked me 2 weeks ago if I was going to drop $350 on cookware, I'd have called you crazy. That's what I earn in a week. But one night, I'm cooking and my teflon pan is flaking. Gross. I grab the cast iron, nearly breaking my wrist and I'm fed up. The search begins and this is wear I really shine. I did days of research to find the best I could afford. That was about half this much. A nice set of Rachel Ray Hard Anodized. At the end of the day, though, it was the reviews that led me to the right choice. People explained to me the difference between an aluminum wrap and just a bottom coating. How much even heat distribution will affect stick and even cooking. How no matter how good, non-stick will lose it's non-stick coating, but stainless will last forever. Up the ladder I went until I found this set. At the price, it's a steal for this quality but it comes to whether you need this particular set. Many people say the pieces are too small. As a singe guy, I find them perfect. I think for a family of 2-3 they would be excellent as well.
Conclusion: The cooking world is now my oyster and I plan on tackling it head on. I've got a list of recipes prepared and these bad boys and I are going to knock 'em out together. If you're looking to give yourself a way to cook and I mean really cook, invest in yourself and invest in some excellent stainless.

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Stunning good looks and superior performance combine in this seven-piece cookware set. The collection includes an 8-inch fry pan, a 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan, a 3-quart covered saute pan, and a 6-quart covered stockpot. Offering unique triple-ply bonded construction, the cookware pieces feature a brushed aluminum exterior, a hand-polished 18/10 stainless-steel interior that will not react with food, and an inner core that is pure aluminum not just at the bottom, but all the way up the sides for optimum heat conductivity. Stainless-steel handles stay cool to the touch and are secured with non-corrosive rivets, while sure-fitting stainless-steel lids form a seal to keep in moisture and nutrients for tender, flavorful food. Oven-safe to 500 degrees F, the cookware carries a limited lifetime warranty and should be washed by hand.

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Gordon Ramsay by Royal Doulton Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These are much heavier, heat up quickly, look more elegant, and the pans are a bit deeper, a bit wider, and a bit tougher than our friends the All-clad. The set is about $150 cheaper than All-clad to boot. Great set.

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Royal Doulton today announced a partnership with fellow British icon, restaurateur and haute chef Gordon Ramsay to create a new collection of superior bone china dinnerware, sparkling clear crystal, premium porcelain bakeware and professional stainless and copper clad cookware.The Gordon Ramsay by Royal Doulton collection offers a fresh approach to modern table setting by keeping it utterly simple, comfortable and functional.Plates feature a flat cross section to prevent cutlery from sliding and the sauceboat has an exaggerated handle for easy use and a wide spout for easy, non-drip pouring. Gordon's selection of primarily white tones showcases the food itself, which Gordon feels is most appealing to the appetites of diners.Because the entire collection will be used on the dining tables and in the kitchens of Ramsay's London restaurants as well as in his New York City outpost, the London NYC, Ramsay is demanding a new standard of perfection. The Gordon Ramsay by Royal Doulton collection is influenced by Gordon's years of cooking and presenting meals to thousands of new and faithful patrons and he is looking to impress thousands more. Clearly, Gordon has made a terrific impression, his restaurants have been awarded Michelin Stars for Excellence as well as being knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth. Royal Doulton is thrilled to bring Gordon Ramsay's products to life, bringing affordable luxury to consumers everywhere.

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