Topic: Pots & Pans

Tappas fondue and server

205 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 2 Comments

As fondue makes a resurgence in popularity, Crate & Barrel has introduced this nice and sleek Fondue and Server set. Each part is about $20. Designed in Holland and made of earthenware and wood, it can be used for cheese or for chocolate.

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T-Fal nonstick pan set

206 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

I’m not much for buying sets of pots and pans…I’ve got one of these and two of those, and a couple of those other things. But if you like to have a matched set, or you’re just getting started and you’d like to have non-stick cookware, T-Fal has a set … More »
Le Creuset's new colors

210 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 2 Comments

Funny that we talked about purple kitchens not too long ago. The two newest colors for Le Creuset’s cookware this spring are cassis and lilac. Hmmm…
Some of the cassis set is shown below. It’s a beautiful deeper purple named after the blackcurrant liqueur that its named for. Lilac, I think … More »
Stoneware set by Paula Deen

214 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

Paula says she can’t get along without her oven-to-table stoneware. That’s probably true. I don’t use stoneware that much myself, but I can appreciate a good-looking set. This 5 Piece Stoneware set comes with a 4 quart bean pot, a 9×9 square baking pan, and 3 prep bowls which are … More »
A new paella pan

219 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

My family loves paella, and it’s something that I make quite frequently, mostly in my dutch oven. I don’t usually get that interested in one-dish pans, but this new Paella Pan by T Fal caught my eye. It’s non-stick, 14 inches across, and has that nifty little “I’m hot!” spot … More »
Big Top cupcake pan

236 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 2 Comments

My favorite infomercial review site has set their sights on the Big Top Cupcake Pan. The review is a mixed bag: yes, it’s a lot of fun and the non-stick pan works well. No, it’s not as easy as it looks, or as big, and the instructions stink.

Fortunately for us, … More »
Cast-Iron Grill Pan

267 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 2 Comments

I love the shape of this Cast-iron pan. It’s the perfect piece to complete my personal collection of cast iron everything! You’ll notice when you visit this link that there was a reviewer who whined about how terrible the pan was. I’m guessing that it’s someone who’s never cooked with … More »
New line of All-Clad Stainless cookware

275 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

Starting on December 26, 2009, All-Clad is launching a brand new line of cookware which will be available exclusively at Williams-Sonoma. It is made with a patented 5-ply bonding technology: the inner core stainless steel layer offers more even heat distribution (20% over traditional bonded cookware) and unsurpassed durability … More »
Top 10 Turkey Tools

297 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 24 Comments

I’ve taken the list that I shared with you last year and updated it with up-to-date links and prices. Here are all the top 10 tools that you’ll need to take you turkey from preparation through perfect roasting and carving! Plus a bonus 2 items for serving :-)

The foodloop, or … More »
Apple Baker

299 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 3 Comments

If you are a fan of baked apples, these little pans may interest you. Able to go directly from the oven to the table, each Apple Baker is about 4 1/2 inches across, big enough to hold some decadent sauce and ice cream too!
Just core your apple and stick it … More »
Infomercials put to the test

311 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 2 Comments

Good Housekeeping (October 2009) put four popular kitchen products to the test recently. At least the infomercials would lead you to believe that they’re popular. I don’t know…somehow I’ve managed to resist all of them!
Pasta n’ More, the microwavable dish for your pasta (and more!), they thought was pretty good. … More »
Beautiful enameled cast iron

316 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

Round Casserole by KitchenAid
Nothing says autumn and winter cooking quite like steaming stews and casseroles on the dinner table! And nothing makes it easier to go directly from stove top or oven right to the table than gorgeous enameled cast iron pots and pans. There are a plethora to choose … More »
Halloween treats to make...and the gadgets you'll need

332 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 1 Comment

Wilton has a darling non-stick cookie pan with Halloween shapes. Now, it the pan would only do the frosting for me too… About $12 for the pan.

Lucky for me, they also have a Halloween Candy kit for making store-bought pretzels into the more appropriate Halloween treats. I’m still not sure … More »
Has non-stick cookware changed?

337 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | Comment

I just bought two skillets (Caphalon! Yay!!) from Cutlery & More, and I got to wondering about the current state of thought on non-stick cookware. I have heard from people who own birds that they won’t use non-stick because of the risk of fumes that are toxic to the cute … More »
A review on The Perfect Brownie Pan

343 days ago by Cyndi Lavin | 48 Comments

The Perfect Brownie Baking Pan, aka The Slice Solutions Brownie Pan has both its friends and its detractors. Honest Infomercial Reviews took it on recently, and their findings were mixed, although they did end up giving it thumbs up.
You can read their entire review at the link above. To summarize, … More »