Mundial Olivier Anquier Straight-Tine Carving Fork

Carving fork
I gave this to my son to go along with the carving knife his wife gave him. He's looking forward to carving roasts and turkeys!





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Totally Bamboo Serving Bowl, 12-Inch

Great quality
great quality and perfect size. very sturdy and easy to wash. i wish i had bought this years ago for myself.





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Totally Bamboo Big Kahuna Cutting Board

great cutting board
When this cutting board arrived I took it out of its box, placed it over my stove top, laid my head on it and laughed from sheer joy.

It covers the top of my stove exactly. The wood is beautiful and warm.

I got mine late November/early December, and I use if everyday at least once, and it still looks new. It is easy to clean.

p.s. I only use mine to cut fruits or veggies....we are vegetarian.

Edit: It is Dec. 2012. I still own and love this cutting board. I'm thinking it will be the only one I'll ever have to purchase.

large
I bought this for a friend of mine as a wedding gift. They had a small, worthless cutting board on their registry, so I decided to buy them a legitimate piece of kitchen equipment. While I have not personally used the cutting board, I had what you might call "gifters remorse" upon wrapping it up for my pal. I had the urge to keep it and buy them the crappy one they asked for. The thing is just massive.

If you've spent any time in the kitchen, you are well aware of the numerous benefits of a large, heavy cutting board (and a good knife). Small, flimsy cutting boards slide around, warp, things fall off the side, they jump when you really pound them, spilling juices and such all over the place....Not so with cutting boards of this size and weight. Whether you're cracking lobsters, chopping onions, or deboning chickens, a sturdy cutting board such as this will make your life in the kitchen infinitely easier. I should know, I'm a classically trained french chef. Anyway,...

You will love it!
I sent for this cutting board after reading the description and the reviews. This is my third bamboo board (other two small in comparison but still quite good) and I will never own any other kind. This one is a good size so be sure your kitchen will provide the space; but it is worth every penny. Bamboo is much less likely to stain and scratch. Best thing about it? I'll never have to buy another!

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Mundial Future 10" Carving Knife

Perfect
I purchased these stainless steel knives as Groom's Gifts. They are a perfect gift and absolutely gorgeous knives. I had the handles engraved with the date. I debated buying extras but now very glad I did. Now I may have one left over for me.

I have not used them of course but they perfectly balanced and just the right size for numerous uses, especially for craving.

Glad I found them. Sometime you never know when ordering online but I would highly recommend this company's knives. I usually use Cutco knives which I do love but I really like the looks/style of this one. Hopefully it will prove to be just as good in quality.

Thank you





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Valeni's Mini Pro II Espresso Grinder

Great home grinder
I love this grinder- it's stainless steel which makes it sturdy and easy to clean. The doser when set for espresso is a bit slow but has a very full range for espresso-french press. It's perfect size for my counter top. The doser makes it 0 waste!





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The Lifestyles Collection Sushi-Sushi Dinner Set

good
I orderd these dishes to help me with my portion control and it helps and the kids love eating out of them. The only thing I did not like is the chop sticks, these sticks are hard to keep the food on, they get slippery, so I use wooden sticks.





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Mundial Future 6" Chef's Knife

Picture does not do it justice!
This is one well made knife that is impressive to hold! I own other brands of forged knives(henckels, tramontina professional, and calphalon) and the Mundial is equal to the best of them. This knife is razor sharp and when you pluck it, the blade rings like a sword. (a sure sign that there is quality high carbon stainless steel with the proper rockwell hardness) I would buy these over the henckels or wustohf anyday, because there really is no meaningful difference in quality, but the price certianly is better for the mundials.





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Mauviel M'Passion 2193.40 Copper 15-Quart Jam Pan with Bronze Handles

Copper Jam Pot
This is a very large pot well made and heavy,unless you have a large burner it may br too large for most cooktops and or stoves.

simply the best
The most beautiful jam pan you can get.It is hammered,so you will not see
any single scratch or dent on it which is a usual problem with copper
cookware.I have bought mine one year ago and am very happy with it.The color of the jam made in copper pan is much nicer than the SS and the pan is made from 1.2 mm-gauge copper and is much thicker than leight weight jam pans
from matfer or m passion mauviel.You can also use this beauty as beverage / ice bucklet in the parties or as magazine rack .
I suggest to use only silicone spatula/spoonula and use silicone/wooden ladle to avoid scratches since the bottom is not hammered.
I would also suggest to buy a smaller size to have a better heat control
and also be very careful with the brass handles.they get very hot.Wash
it after the use,dry it with paper towel and put it on the still hot stove
to get ride of last drops of water in rivets and rolled rims.

Jam Making: A sticky obsession
Wow. Who could've guessed that switching out to the Mauviel jam pan could make so much of a difference?

From my blog post ([...]) about my adventures in jam making:

"Perhaps my biggest surpise came when I made the switch from heavy commercial stainless kettles to the classic French Mauviel copper jam pots. I had always figured it was some sort of silly conceit, needing these beautiful but very pricey pots. What's the big deal, I said.
Well, once I tried one, I swore never ever to go back to the tall stainless pots. These make better jam. Period. The reason? The sloping sides is one. They allow for much faster evaporation of the water - and that's essentially what we do when making jam. We draw/evaporate the water out from the fruit by boiling, replacing it with sugars. Additionally, the copper heats so evenly and quickly, that I never have any more `hot spots' or scorched jam. I use the 10.6 quart size."

If you are serious about making classic...

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Mauviel Copperbrill Copper Cleaner, 1 Liter

QUICK DELIVERY, NICE QUALITY ITEM. WILL BUY IT AGAIN!
THIS IS AVERY GOOD PRODUCT AND I CAN ONLY BUY BIGGER CAPACITY PACK AT AMAZON. WHEN I SHOP FROM WILLIAM SOLOMA, THEY ONLY SELL SAMLL PACK AND THEY OUT OF THE STOCK MOST OF THE TIME. GOOD TO GET IT FROM AMAZON!!!

Buy Big, Save Big Too
This is the same type of product that is sold in smaller quantities at kitchen specialty stores, Mauviel is great for bi-monthly maintenance of your copperware and will save you $ in the long run. Qualified for free shpping when I purchased it.

best cooper polish there is!!
I am still using this item and I think I purchased it a few years ago

great STANDARD of polishes for copper

was glad to find this as it is a
French item not usually sold here in
the USA!!

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Mauviel M'Passion 6550.24 9.5-Inch Tart Tatin Pan

First Rate, Gorgeous, and Performs Beautifully
See images I added. This was my first tarte Tatin ever, and next I'm looking to make one using quince and mix in some golden raisins amongst the apples (a tip from cookbook/lifestyle author Georgeanne Brennan).

I was worried about doing the flip onto the plate, but everything released beautifully and kept its shape, and nothing went flying. The recipe that came with the pan (through Williams-Sonoma) was perfect, except I added a step of putting the apples into a bowl of water with lemon juice so they wouldn't brown while I was doing all the cutting and peeling. An OXO apple corer was a great help in speeding up the process and giving me uniform slices after I peeled the apples.)

After seeing how easy this was I can't imagine using any other pan for tarte Tatin, but I have always loved using copper, whether tin-lined or stainless-lined. It just heats up and cools down very qucikly. Even using All-Clad is maddeningly slow and unresponsive after using copper...





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Tupperware Modular Mates Oval Set, Passion Red Seals

Tupperware is the Best
Tupperware really is the best product for food storage. It pays for itself over the years in food safety benefits. It protects everything in the cupboard, refrigerator and freezer. The seal retains its secure fit over the years. That being said, this order was for two sets of modular mates with red seals. One set came with the red seals the other set came with the blue seals. Oh well. The products still work fine and it was affordable.

good stuff
What can I say? Tupperware has been around for a long time because it's good. You can't go wrong with it.

Really great value!
I really am glad I got these containers. It makes such a neat way to organize and you can see how much is still in it.Just the color I needed also.

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Mauviel M'Passion 2195.20 Copper 3-1/2-Quart Zabaglione Pan

Fantastic zabaglione pan
I have loved fixing zabaglione for years, but lost my copper pan and could not get the same result without it. This pan is a replacement for my old pan is even better. It is durable, has enough thickness to distribute the heat from some boiling water in a two quart sauce pan beneath it, and is just the right size for 2-4 servings without overflowing. I love the Sicilian Zabaglione Recipe (Google it) for a three minute prep that has never failed to wow guests. The pan is also quite beautiful, and my wife is going to hang it on display in our new kitchen. This is not just a decorative product; it is a well built and functional pan and well worth the cost.

All that I expected
Not a pot for everyone. Beautiful to display but very effective given its quality copper construction. I expect it to last my life time.

Copper 3-1/2-Quart Zabaglione Pan
It's a Mauviel; what can I say? Excellent construction and exemplary heat absorption. A true heirloom piece. I did discover that I ordered a bit larger size than I can ever see myself using, but then I won't ever have to worry about not having enough. While this is a true Zabaglione pan (essential is the interaction of copper and egg), it can, and is, used wherever a bain marie is used for sauces.

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Mauviel M'Passion 2194.16 Copper 1.9-Quart Sugar Saucepan with Copper Handle

Perfect for its intended use
This is a piece of kitchen equipment with a very specialized purpose, preparing sugar solutions such as caramel, toffee, syrup for boiled frosting or divinity, and suchlike. The purpose for using copper is its excellent conductivity. Placed over a flame or electric element, a heavy copper vessel will conduct heat up the sides of the pan as well as through the bottom, helping to assure even heating. One of the problems with caramelizing sugar is that it is easy to get hot spots in the cooking vessel that will burn while the remainder of the mixture is not yet at the desired temperature. Heavy copper minimizes this problem.

Most people who are ready to lay out big bucks for a little copper pan are already familiar with its characteristics but for those who aren't, the Mauviel pans are solid copper, right down to the rivets, fabricated by hand, and produced in relatively small numbers. The bottom is about 1/8th inch thick, the sides a bit thinner but still very...

Love this Saucepan
Love this beautiful copper saucepan. Polishes up beautifully. Makes excellent caramel sauce. Love it among all the other French cookware and earthenware in our kitchen.

Love this pan
I received this saucepan as a gift. I had never owned a copper pot before, but I couldn't be more pleased.

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Mauviel M'Passion 6550.28 11.2-Inch Tart Tatin Pan

Love Mauviel generally
And this Tart Tatin pan is no exception. Makes a lovely tart, cooks the caramel and apples evenly and completely.





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Mauviel M'Passion 2191.26 Copper 10-Inch/4.6L/4.9-Quart Egg White Bowl with Ring

It is what it is
I never understand reviewers who complain about the design features of this very specialized product. Complaining that one of these doesn't have a flat bottom is like complaining that your Corvette doesn't have a back seat. Round copper bowls like this are specialized items made for one purpose: to whisk eggs whites (maybe that's why it's called an "egg white bowl?" maybe?), and the design is optimized for the best result when doing that one specific task. That means they're made out of copper, which involves extra work to clean, and they're spherical in shape because that shape matches the movement of a hand wisk, and hence you get more consistent, uniform mixing, and more egg contacting the copper than you do in a flat-bottomed bowl. As far as holding the bowl all the time, a) I always hold the bowl while I'm whisking egg whites whether the bottom is flat or not, and b) it doesn't take a degree in culinary science to figure out you can set one of these in a cereal bowl if you want...

Nothing can touch Mauviel whisking bowls
There's two ways to work this bowl: Either set it into a heavy ceramic mixing bowl as a "nest" or carry it in the crook of your arm with your thumb through the ring. Either way is comfortable. When nested in a ceramic bowl, this Mauviel is stable enough to tilt it toward your whisking hand so that you have an easier wrist angle than if you used an ordinary flat bottom bowl.

If you want to chill the ingredients, put cold water or water and ice in the ceramic nest bowl; if you want to warm the ingredients, use hot water in the ceramic nest bowl. 'Dem Frenchies ain't as dumb as we often like to think -- this works GREAT!

8-Inch is the smallest reasonable size for this type of bowl. Consider getting a larger one if you whip a significant quantity of egg whites. I think a larger bowl of the 10.6-inch Mauviel allows me larger movement of arm and whisk which makes more bubbles and gets the whites to stiffen up faster. The 12-inch seems like more than I need most of the...

mauviel is true quality
I have always found that egg whites beaten by an electric mixer were too foamy. Almost like soap bubbles. This copper bowl makes them creamy and appetizing. They are very stable and it simply makes fantastic merinque.

Why reinvent the wheel? People have been doing this for hundreds of years. It really doesn't take as long as you think, nor is it as difficult as you may think.

I was watching Sara's Secrets on the Food Network while Bill Yosses was the guest. I was very impressed with him so I borrowed his book Desserts for Dummies. In it, he says that a 12" diameter bowl is best while ~ 7qts is a good volume. He was correct. This bowl seemed huge, but when eight egg whites triple in volume, it fills it up by two-thirds. It is a fine size.

The copper is beautiful. I hang it over my kitchen.

I had no reservations about quality before I ordered and I was correct in my assumption. Mauviel makes quality products. I would consider this...

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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6520.21 3.7-Quart Saucepan with Lid, Bronze Handle

Great Product/ Bad Shipping
The product is great. It's exactly what should be expected from Mauviel cookware. It heats well and evenly, and the craftsmanship is top notch. The shipping, however, was bad. In fact, the package arrived wet, with the handle of the pot protruding from the box.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6537.35 14-Inch Paella Pan with Bronze Handles

FYI For Prospective Copper Buyer(s)
Ordered and promptly returned. The information listed about this product is misleading, or ambiguous - at best. While it is a beautiful piece - it is exactly 1.5mm thick - NOT 2mm, as listed in the item summary. If one were to just purchase this item based upon the bullet points, as I did, one's lead to believe that this pan should be 2mm. But reading further down in the details it gave very generic info regarding Mauviel's copper wares, which can have thickness of anywhere from 1.2mm - up to 2mm.

For a copper pan of this size, especially if you'd like a little brown crust for your paella or anything else, it really should be 2mm minimum. Or have a very large well controlled burner or be prepared for hotspots galore.

Beautiful and practical we use it alot.
I've made paella, mussels, and shrimp in the paella pan. It's beautiful and goes straight from the stove to the dinning room table and is perfect to serve from. Very easy to clean too.

the way to cook
Ten years ago , i bought a copper COUSCOUSIERE ,as a 'significant birthday' present to myself . [ Go on , admit it ....you know that you need one .] This year , i bought the PAELLA pan. Just need a little saute pan to complete my needs . But I won't be waiting another 10 years to justify the purchase .P.S. most of my stainless steel ware has now been donated to charity . Loving it .Between these items and 4 x 'LE CREUSET' items [ crepe pan , an oven pot for slow cooking , a grill plate and a baking dish ,] think I may have covered everything I need for minimal cooking ware . May update the baking dish to copper when the rich uncle passes on !

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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.25 6-Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Iron Handle

Mauviel Cuprinox v. Falk
COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL CUPRINOX (originally tested in 2007):
Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (but Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Last I checked, Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals - the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning - high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14...





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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6502.29 4.6-Quart Saut? Pan with Lid, Cast-Iron Handle

Great Investment!
I own Mauviel pans as well as copper pans from Falk. The Mauviel M'heritage M250 ones are comparable to the Falks (they both have 2.5mm of copper and stainless linings.) The only difference, to me, is the look of the copper and the rolled lips. The Falk has a brushed outer finish while the Mauviel is shiny. The Falk has a rolled lip whereas the Mauviel has a straight edge. The performance of both is exactly the same. I absolutely love my Mauviel's as much as my Falk pans. The amount of copper used in making this pan results in both an expensive pan as well as a heavy one. It is, however, the only way to create the perfect pan. This pan has the advantages of copper (very fast response time and even heat distribution) as well as the ability to retain heat. As I also have some pans from their M'150 line (1.5mm of copper), I can tell you that 2.5mm of copper performs better. The 1.5mm ones aren't poor performers but they don't retain and distribute heat the way the heavier...





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6529.24 9.6-Inch Dome Lid

Excellent
This is a first rate piece...I recently found a Mauviel saute pan at a local store on discount (because it had no lid), so I searched online and found this one. It is a perfect fit and match made in heaven. It completes my great find!

Mauviel is a great copper cookware manufacturer.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6525.35 14-Inch Oval Frying Pan with Bronze Handle

Full of French culinary goodness
This pan isn't for drifty cooks. Remember the handle gets hot and you can burn yourself with these things.

But, if you have a fish or something this pan is great. It's easy to maintain and allows some flexibility in the kitchen.

Just remember this thing isn't for a commercial kitchen and keep it away from high temperatures.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6535.25 10.4-Inch Crepe Frying Pan with Bronze Handle

Increpeable! Incredible Crepes
I have tried at a total of 6 different crepe pans and this one by Mauviel has topped them all. I was apprehensive because of the cost and because I couldn't believe that the Stainless surface would be better than the other pans I have tried (mostly non-stick including Calphalon).

For my first experience with the pan, I used the recipe for crepes that came in the box. The first (and all of the other crepes) came out beautifully and tasted heavenly. They were very light and turned the perfect color. And... it seemed to do better at the higher heat I was using than the non-stick pans I used prior to it.

I'm glad I didn't say anything about my new pan and the new recipe I used because I got an un-biased reaction to the consumption... they loved them!

Bravo! This one pan makes me want to try the other Mauviel (expensive) products.

I do want to mention that the handle did get hot. I could pick up the pan but if you have sensitive hands... you may...

Wish All clad had a crepe pan
If you have ever used an allclad cookware, this will be a disappointment. Heat capacity is just not as good. With all clad, I heat the pan at medium heat and then reduce the heat to low. This pan will cool down when you reduce the heat...means you have to cook at high heat...means prone to burning, etc. I am going to return mine...and use a 10" all clad fry pan instead.



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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6528.00 0.4 Quart Small Saucepan with Lid, Bronze Handle

Exactly what I was looking for
Quality just what one would hope for. Perfect small pan for melting butter, etc, or holding sauces for use at the table. Love. Wonderful that they are still made in France!





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Mauviel M'Heritage 4301.10 Heater with Candle for Small M'Heritage Saucepan

Mehh
I purchased a small copper dish from an Indian store, so I could melt butter when I bake, and luckily it fits in the hole. My teapots also sit ok on it. However, the color changed when liquid dripped over, and doesn't come off with regular wash. I may have to buy the copper polish. Anyway, it's useful for my purpose, I didn't want to buy a glass warmer that would break. It's expensive, but all copper is.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6535.30 12-Inch Crepe Frying Pan with Bronze Handle

Nice pan, but terrible handle
I have been making crepes for 30 years, using various frying pans. I fry my crepes in butter at high heat, getting a beautiful golden-brown finish. The thinner pans heat quickly for fast cycle-times, but also heat unevenly because of poor heat distribution. Most recently I have been using All-clad copper-core 12" frying pan which works pretty well, but I wanted the very low-profile edge, and the heavy copper for the ultimate even-heat distribution.

So I bought this Mauviel 12" crepe pan, which is 1.5mm copper with a stainless lined interior. Mauviel has 3 different handle options for most of the cookware - stainless, cast-iron or bronze. For this pan, I could only find the bronze.

The handle has turned-out to be the biggest problem. First of all, this is a heavy pan, weighing nearly 4 pounds. The handle is just too thin - it is barely an inch wide, and about 1/4" thick. It is just uncomfortable to work with - lifting, rotating, flipping the crepes with...

Excellent pan.
Perfect crepes every time. Great addition to kitchen and mauviel collection.
Easy to clean and use. We love love love it.



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Mauviel M'héritage 12" Oval Pan with Bronze Handle

My favourite piece of cookware!
This gratin quickly became my favourite piece of cookware. It heats evenly, cleans easily and looks great on my kitchen wall. I will use this pan for the rest of my life, and so will my heirs!





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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6502.25 2.5 mm 3-Quart Saut? Pan with Lid, Cast Iron Handle

Comparison (non-scientific!) between Mauviel and Falk Copper Cookware
COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL:
Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (but Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals - the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning - high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14 minutes and the Mauviel at 14 minutes 30 seconds -...

Excellent
I have an electric stove and not being able to switch to gas in my building, I decided to test the pans from Mauviel to see if they can give you the balance and control of gas on an electric stove. They do. Simmers are now easy and you can actually control the increase and decrease of heat to the pans with quickness and precision. I can actually say that these pans make electric stoves function better than gas. The simmers as an example do not require constant adjustments. Do not be too concerned with food sticking to the pan because of the lack of non-stick on these pans. With the use of Pam spray and oil you have a non-stick surface, I have removed omelettes from another Mauviel pan by just tilting the pan. Skip the Pam spray and use oil only and you can have perfectly created small bits of caramelized flavor called fond. Again you will be amazed at how easy it is to hae a constant simmer on this pan. My wife did not wanted to use them at first but they worked so well that even her...

Great!
I have several pieces of Mauviel cookware, as well as Le Creuset and plain old Lodge Cast iron. I love all of them, and all of them cook your food in different ways. Copper has the best all over heat distribution. I use mine mostly for cooking sauces, melting chocolate and food that tends to burn while using other cookware. I love it. It is expensive, only downfall. But for the quality and the results of your food, its worth it. As long as you care for your copper cookware as it should be and polish it, it will look beautiful and last forever.

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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.21 3-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Iron Handle

Mauviel - Shiny Finish Hard to Keep Clean, but Evenly Heats
COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL:
Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (but Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals - the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning - high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14 minutes and the Mauviel at 14 minutes 30 seconds -...

Best Cookware I've ever worked out with.
I have had several of the Mauviel pans for about 6 months and I am amazed at how nice they are to use. Even heat perfect every time. I was surprised at how easy they are to clean (hand wash obviously) I have no compulsion to shine my copper cookware but I understand the other reviewers preference. Dont mess about with cheap stuff if you like to cook go with the best.

Beautiful piece of workmanship
Solid, extremely well made, top of the line item. Can't be beat, but too pricey to have many of these around. Very heavy, so not suitable for someone with insufficient strength to hoist such a pan round the kitchen.

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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.19 2.5-Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Iron Handle

Comparison of Copperware; Mauviel finish is too hard to keep clean, but heats evenly
COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL:

Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (but Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals - the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning - high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14 minutes and the Mauviel at 14 minutes 30 seconds -...





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6505.24 6-Quart Stockpot with Lid and Bronze Handles

When you're ready for the big leagues
There are two kinds of cooks who buy copper cookware.

The first (not sure they can really be called cooks) want something pretty to hang in the kitchen. If you are such a person, do not buy this pot. Mauviel makes a nice line called "pour la table" that is much thinner, and you might as well save some money and buy that.

The second kind is perpetually frustrated by their cookware. The cast iron diffuses heat well, but doesn't react quickly enough when the heat is turned up or down on the hod. The stainless-clad aluminum reacts quickly, but doesn't diffuse the heat enough, so there are hotspots. The ancient original Revereware diffuses well and is responsive, but also warps and dents and scorches. These are the people who should be buying this pot.

I've had this stewpot for about five years. I got it with one dish in mind - gumbo. Unlike my le Creuset dutch oven, it makes a lovely dark roux without worrying about trashing the cooking surface (400...





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Mauviel Cuprinox Style 3.4-Quart Copper Saucepan with Lid

This pan changed my life
I bought this pan because I saw it at a good price in a store. I'd always wanted copper cookware for its legendary prowess in the kitchen. When I forgot my marinara sauce, I got to see the legendary prowess in action.

My normal pans are copper-clad stainless steel. They are affordable, durable, and reliable. They also burn things somewhat easily. The first time I cooked marinara sauce in my Mauviel I was in a rush. I turned the heat on higher than I should have, and I left the kitchen to get things ready in the other room and completely forgot the sauce. My regular pans burn the sauce even when I'm in the kitchen paying attention. When I returned to the kitchen my sauce was at a rolling boil, but wasn't burnt. It was a stunning display of coppers benefits.

Since then I've lost a considerable amount of money to my kitchen; expensive, but worth every penny.

In general, there are only two problems with this cookware. First, it has to be...





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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6505.03 6.6 Quart Stockpot with Lid and Cast-Iron Handles

Mauviel cookware
Mauviel professional copper/stainless is substantial cookware after proper seasoning these items should give a lifetime of service even for the most active residential kitchen. Have fun but be careful....Large pieces of Mauviel copper cookware are quite heavy, so if you plan to use them(24L and 30L+ stockpots, 28cm+ saucepans, 28cm+ sautepans, 28cm casserole, 16x13 and 18x16 roasting, 16cm+ round pan, 12qt+ jam pan, and others.) remember to ask for help before you move the cookware. Hot stock, sauces, or meat can ruin your day. Mauviel's quality is second to none but if you cant't find it....call Falk in Belgium.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.17 1.9-Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Iron Handle

Copper Pot
Mauviel really delivers: I was a somewhat skeptical about their claims about how quickly copper responds to heat changes, but once I started using the saucepan, I was stunned to find that they were not exaggerating. I love the heft of it (important to note that cooking becomes an upper-body workout with pans like these) and the glow of polished copper is just gorgeous. Be prepared, however, to polish it every other use if you want to keep that bright glow, but know that ordinary Wright's Copper Cream will make the job incredibly simple and quick. I intend to try the Copperbrill cream recommended by Mauviel, but I am having a very hard time imagining how it could be better than Wright's, as it is about 5 times the price (hence my high expectations).

love this saucepan
I received this for Christmas last year and love it. We live in Mexico and my burner is not the best- but this pan makes my life easier.
The real test came when making brittle- i've tried thinner pans, non-sticks, but the heat would not be stable enough and either burn (trying to get even temperature ) or not reach the desired temperature. No problem with this pan. The copper just gobbles up the heat and spreads it evenly around. I'm asking for the 3.5 Qt for this Christmas ;)

Worth the money!!!
Top notch cookware, I have used them all, but this is in a class of its own, I only hope to be able to afford more pieces as soon as I can, Love it!!!

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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6526.22 8.6 Inch Round Frying Pan

A great product
Beautiful, impeccable quality. A perfect size for a good fried steak (or anything) or a spanish omelette, which is what I use it for most of the time. If you live alone, this is your perfect frying pan for quick, single serving foods.

Heats evenly on medium heat
Sometimes I just have to cook on medium heat. When I do, I reach for a pan with a high copper content. I finally decided to turn the copper content all the way up to "11." So I bought a Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 8.6" Round Frying pan.

The Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 8.6" Round Frying pan works great for a little light duty cooking. These pans are a decent compromise in that they are copper pans that have a thin stainless steel liner. Stainless steel and copper have wildly different reactions to salts and acids, so you'll want to watch what you are doing. Just read the directions that come with the pans and it'll last forever.



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Mauviel M'Heritage 2.5 mm 14-by-10-Inch Rectangular Roasting Pan with 7-Quart Capacity and Cast-Iron Handles

Beautiful pan but beware of description
This isn't really a review of the product but something for buyers to be aware of. I've been looking to buy a small copper roaster to match my 2.5mm Mauviel pans. I bought one from WS but it turned out not to be 2.5mm even though their site claims it is. I returned it right away. I found this roaster on Amazon - also claiming to be 2.5mm. I ordered it figuring if it didn't turn out to be 2.5mm, I could return it. This is not a 2.5mm pan as advertised. Looking at the rim I can see the thickness of the metal is not even close to 2.5mm. I have a large Mauviel roaster that is 2.0mm and is quite heavy. I would say this pan may not even be 2.0mm but it's close. I've decided to keep it even though it's not as advertised. I suspect Mauviel doesn't make 2.5mm roasters anymore. This is going to be the thickness for the top end roaster. All that being said, it's a well made roaster. The cast iron handle really compliments the copper body. It will look even better when it develops...





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Mauviel Cuprinox Style 1.8-Quart Copper Sauté Pan with Lid

Wrong Image
Note this is the wrong image. Mauviel part number 6561.21 is not a Rondeau as pictured, but is in fact the smallest straight sided saute pan with a single handle. Do a Google search for Mauvel 6561.21 and you'll see. I ordered this and had to return it. It's a totally different pan.

Note the quality of this series of Mauviel Cuprinox Style pans are excellent, it's just that the image is wrong in this listing.





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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6506.28 6.2-Quart Saut? Pan with Lid and Bronze Handles

Wonderful gift!
I gave this item as a gift to a very sophisticated and talented cook. She was VERY pleased.





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Tupperware Impressions 16 Oz Tumblers Set of 4

Fun Fabulous Tupperware Tumblers
I jumped to buy these new colors to go along with all the `blueberry' and `kiwi' tumblers I had already been using constantly whenever my little grandkids come over. They love to choose their color of cup and color of straw (I buy colorful straws to go with these cups) and no matter how the tumblers tumble, nary a drop spills to make us cry! No messes with milk or juice or water or whatever! What a plus these are, and so very dishwasher-able too! After so very many times through the dishwasher, the lids still hold tight around the straws. This design seems almost absolutely perfect. You can stack these cups so that many take very little space in your cupboard. These 16 ounce tumblers are quite large for little kids, but on a hot day, a little juice in a lot of water will go a long way to quenching little big thirsts - and without any worries about messes (except for occasional flicking of straws in some creative cases).

Love these cups
I began using these cups when my daughter outgrew her sippy cups. She still likes to take a glass of water with her at bedtime and these work great. I fill them about 1/4 full of water and put them in the freezer so when she wants one we just add some cold water and there's already a big ice cube inside. Plus, the lids mean far fewer messes from spills.

great cups
I love these cups. They aren't that difficult to put the lids on. They are a great size. They are pricey at $7 a cup, but worth it. Seems like a good quality. I'd recommend these 16 oz cups as opposed to the 11 oz cups. Those 11 oz. cups, the lids are so hard to get on.

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Seagull IV X-1F Drinking Water Purifier - Residential Model

The best water purifier around!
We had friends that were missionaries and they took this purifier through lab testing of just about every kind of water they could find. They tested filter after filter, purifier after purifier and this is the only one that would actually clean up swamp water so it could be great drinking water. We have had ours for years and am now looking at getting a whole house unit. Its the best, no kidding and we are not "sales" people, just mom and dad!

Seagull water purifier
My wife and I are retired and do a lot of traveling via 5th wheel which brings us to several locations with substandard water which requires buying bottled. A frind of mine that we met in South Texas recommended this system to me. Kinda expensive but so is buying gallons of water not the mention the inconvience. Actually this friend of mine sold the units and gave me two months to try it out and did not like, would refund my complete cost plus he would remove it from my RV. Well, after one week, was sold. Now I have a unit both in my RV and home kitchen sink. Again, kinda expensive, around $400 but well worth it.

How much is chemical-free water worth to you?
After investigating all available water purifying systems, we purchased a Seagull IV in the late 1980s. The quality of this unit is first rate; it has held up wonderfully through all these years; we even took it with us when we moved. We have replaced the filter, faucet, hoses and gaskets over time, but the stainless steel unit is bullet-proof. We use this for our drinking, cooking, and pet water. News articles about contaminated water tables, supplies, etc., are a concern, of course, but we know that none of those chemicals are making their way into our bodies through our kitchen tap. While this unit is expensive, isn't the health of your family and pets worth it? We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this unit; you will never regret its purchase.

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Everpure H-54 Replacement Filter Cartridge

Easy to install
It was easy to install this cartridge for the water filter on the line that goes to the ice maker in the refrigerator. The hardest part was getting behind the refrigerator to shut the water supply off. After that, you just twist gently and pull the old cartridge out and then align and push the new cartridge in and twist. It came with instructions which explain the process well.





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Bialetti Collection, 8 Piece Cookware Set

Best Affordable Cookware
The lids on these and the pouring spouts in the pans make this the easiest to use cookware ever. I have bought expensive cookware in the past and they held up no longer than the more modestly priced offerings. Just makesure you get the Italian line. It has the pour feature on the pans and the clear lid with and drain/steam escape option on the lid. Also a rubber top handle so no potholder is necessary.

Best Gift to Give
Bought this for my daughter and she loves the no mess clean up. Best gift I have ever given her she said.Would recommend this to all who cook and hate the clean up time.

Best set ever
A friend bought me this set many years ago and we have loved it. Its so durable and truly non-stick. So when my son recently bought his first house, I knew this was going to be the first housewarming gift I was going to try and purchase for him. Thankfully Amazon carried it through one vendor! I recommend buying the large sauté pan and deep sauté pans as well to complete the set.

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Aerolatte Milk Frother with Satin-Finish Tin Case

Great little frother
I like it a lot. Makes fat free milk froth well right in the mug, then I warm in the MW, which froths it even more, then I add coffee to the mug - makes a nice latte. Like the little box for storing in the drawer, less clutter on counter top.

Aerolatte is the best frother out there
I am sure that there are plenty of other things this gadget can be used for but my favorite is making a capuccino with thick foam. You can impress everyone by making frothy drinks just as good as a top quality coffee machine. It is not totally waterproof so you have to be careful when cleaning it. What I do is fill up a cup with soapy water and switch it on, job done! This one comes with a tin case so you can take it along when you travel. I have used other brands but this is by far the best one, unlike the others this one is sturdy and well constructed so I hope, that with proper care, it will last a long time.



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Mauviel M'Heritage M250C 6501.00 5-Piece Copper Cookware Set, Cast Iron Handle

Comparison of Copperware Lines; Beware the Mauviel Shiny Finish!
COMPARISON BETWEEN FALK AND MAUVIEL:
Falk and Mauviel are the top two copper cookware competitors available in the US, and both manufacture 2.5mm thick copper cookware (please note Mauviel does manufacture some lines of cookware with much less copper; see my notes below). Falk only sells directly to the public via their US distributor's website (you can search the web, and find their direct sales online at their website).

I purchased a 1.3qt Mauviel saucepan with a lid and a Falk Sauciere 1.4qt with a lid. This was not a scientific test, nor was it a comparison of equals - the sauciere is 7" (almost 7.5") in diameter, and the Mauviel saucepan is deeper and narrower, with a 5.5" diameter. I filled each with 3 cups of cold water, and timed their boil on low heat (warning - high heat will discolor the copper!) on a large gas Jenn-Air cooktop (propane gas). With lids on (but checking frequently after the first 10 minutes), the Falk boiled at 14 minutes and the Mauviel at...

There really is a difference
Copper cookware is a luxury, not a necessity. Having said that, there is definitely a difference in how it performs compared to all other cookware. I'm not going to pull out a copper pot to boil water or heat soup, but for sauteeing, sauce-making, or slow roasting I've found it unbeatable. All of my copper is Mauviel 2.5 mm (purchased in France when the dollar was at its strongest) and it performs flawlessly. As for cleaning, a little Barkeeper's Friend on a very wet sponge maintains the interior and exterior in like-new condition, although some people like the look of well-used copper (like an old penny). In short, if you plan to splurge, you really do get extra performance for your money with 2.5 mm copper.

Warranty is not what it appears
Working through an issue with customer service. With a lifetime warranty (and high price) I'd expect the process to be smooth as silk. It's not.

**UPDATE**

They did eventually 3 months (with biweekly emails/phone calls) after I requested they honor their lifetime warranty agree to repair the pan, that has an MSRP of $300

Apparently they have one american based representative who has to get approval from their manager before they can honor the warranty. The representative stated, we'll be glad to send you a product equal to what you paid. I purchased my pan from an upscale store that discontinued the brand (for obvious reasons). So basically my pretty but defective copper pan, would be replaced with a non-defective stainless steel lower quality pan. I highly recommend you either 1 find defects within the return period and return if needed, or 2 avoid Mauviel cookware.

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Seagull IV X-1F Replacement Cartridge- Residential Model

Awesome filter
I used to work in the outdoor retail business and sold the General Ecology "First need" portable filters. Always worked perfectly and sold them to hundreds of happy, satisfied customers, including myself. When I realized they made a household filter I immediately purchased and installed one in my home. At the time we were on city water that had waaay to much chlorine and who knows what else in it. Six years and 2 houses later (I left the units at the homes since the buyers wanted them) my family and I are still enjoying pure clean water. We are on well water now and it delivers excellent flow and water quality. Definitely worth your health!!! Thanks General Ecology you have a customer for life

Keep making these filters
I spent more on this brand filter however the less expensive substitute only lasts about three months before you get a drizzle coming from the spout.

Love seagull, but the not the company who sent it to me
I have used seagulI IV for over 15 years and love the product and it deserves a 5 star. this is my first time ordering through amazon. the company who sent it to me took over 2 weeks to get it to me. I was very disappointed and will never do business with them again. the last time I ordered this from an online business it came in a few days.

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Seagull IV X-1F (CA) Drinking Water Filter

Seagull IV Water Filter
5-27-09

After over 10 years ownership of our Seagull IV water filter, I've just had my second e-mail customer service contact. As in our first contact, the response has been immediate (one day) and effective. The product is outstanding -- probably the best home water filter available.

Bernard Cohen

Good clean water.
You'll need an unused hole in your sink to mount the faucet for this. But if you have one, or if you're considering getting a new sink, this beats faucet mounted filters hands down.

We replace our filter about once a year, and it does a great job.

It does not remove Sodium Fluoride or any bad minerals from municipal water. Fluoride is against the law in 32 countries.
This water filter does not remove Sodium Fluoride from municipal water supplies. Sodium fluoride is against the law in 32 countries. The world's foremost authority on sodium fluoride is a retired dentist. Dr. David Kennedy lives in San Diego and has his own website devoted to warning people how Sodium fluoride damages at least 20 parts of your body without helping to prevent tooth decay at all. You can find his website easily in the search engines for all the details. The Seagull IV also does not remove or reduce any excessive or harmful minerals. Reverse osmosis is needed for all these problems. Also, there are better similar water filter systems for less money like the Eternity water filter for example.

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Aerolatte Milk Frother, Chrome

Ah, frothy milk at last..........
Who needs the high tech stuff? This little frother couldn't be better! It works killer within seconds! It even works on my soymilk! I'm so impressed!

Not just for Latte
I use this gadget for bringing sauces together, mixing custard and soups.
Perfect for when a sauce starts to break and you are in the middle of something else.

Submerge the tip and it mixes, partially submerge the tip and it brings air into a light sauce or makes whipped cream.

works great ~
a really simple machine that works great... gives u cafe style milk foam. just be careful when you froth it, submerge it completely within the milk (and not leave it on the surface) otherwise it'll spill.

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Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin

This works so well, it's INSANE
I just got the box from Amazon, pulled out my new Aerolatte, removed the protective cover from the battery compartment (yeah, it even comes pre-loaded with a pair of "aerolatte" double A's!), and put about 2 oz of NON-FAT (skim) milk in a glass.

I nuked the milk for about 20 seconds, pulled it from the microwave, stuck the aerolatte in the glass and pushed the switch.

DANG!!

Nearly INSTANT foam. GOBS of it. It formed PEAKS!! You could make small milk-animals out of it.

I really can't believe how well this thing works. The only thing that would ruin it for me is if it simply fell apart after a few uses, but frankly, with a little bit of care, it looks like it'll hold up. We'll see.

But in the meantime, call me Doctor Foam.

-Jonathan Sabin

UPDATE ***9 MONTHS LATER***

Notwithstanding the complaints of people who claim that their aerolatte lasted about 5 minutes, I just replaced the batteries for the...

Works well when the batteries are new. But you can froth milk in French Press!
I have owned this for about 5 years. I use a stover top espresso maker which works about as well as electric steam type. I have found that the electric pump type that are less than $250.00 don't work that well, and take up too much counter space in a small kitchen. This does work, but I found something that froths milk much better than this and much faster.

Use a small Bodum 4 cup French Press. Put your milk in the French Press (not the same one you are making your coffee in. Get a second smaller one) and rapidly work the plunger up and down for about 10 to 20 seconds. You have frothier milk in less than half the time and you won't need to change batteries every two weeks.

it works
This works amazingly well. We've used it for a poor-man's latte by microwaving milk, then frothing it to simulate steamed milk, then mixing it with various coffees. We've also used it to froth hot chocolate. Doesn't work that well for making whipped cream.

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Mcgowan Diamondstone Electric Knife Sharpener, Black

cutting edge
I have had a diamond knife sharpener for about 5 years now. I can not use a wheat rock. My knife just gets duller. I have a large family and when they come to visite my wife and I they bring there knifes and use my sharpener.We like it so well that I bought them all a diamond knife sharpner for Christmass. I haven`t seen them since.Just kidding I have a great family and they all have sharp knives. This sharpener is quick,eazy,dependable and does a great job.

Bill from Alabama Ps Betty is my wife with the credit card

proof of edge
I have been a fan of simultaneous dual edge sharpeners, but most professional grade dual edge machines start around $1000 and need careful adjustment as well as are large and heavy, which is great as a stable platform but results in a hefty shipping cost. When I saw the Mcgowan here at Amazon the unbelievably reasonable pricing and the great feedback from several experienced users convinced me to make the order. M

Fortunately I read the instructions which emphasized the initial runs would be to acquire a new angle, and from then the machine would sharpen the knife with a consistent hollow grind. My first attempts were disappointing because of the roughness of the first cuts, and I thought there would be a lot of lost metal and burrs to deal with, but after the 3rd try and a little trust in the instructions I found the groove and the type of knife the Mcgowan was suitable for and haven't looked back since then.

My suggestion for those who have run into a similar...

1923PL Electric knife sharpener
This is a great sharpener at a fair price. It is easy to use and does a nice job. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a simple, quality sharpener for all your knives.

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Coaster Oriental Style 4-Panel Room Screen Divider, Black Framed

Simple design, solid construction, and hinges that swing both ways!
This screen is fantastic! I'm not sure what to call the double-jointed feature, but I really appreciate it when I'm vacuuming. We use this to set off part of the living for my teenage son, and it gets moved around a lot, so I can tell you this thing is sturdy--my baby uses it to steady himself as he tries to get around it.

Asian room divider
I'm very pleased with these room dividers. I was looking all over town for this piece of furniture, and to no avail, could not find the one I wanted to fit my room's motif, could not find a divider within my budget, and my choices were VERY limited. This was also my very first time purchasing an item online, and the experience was prompt and delightful. What made me order this piece of furniture was the 75% discount of the original price - I couldn't find a less expensive and higher quality item ANYWHERE. Thank you Furniture Cove, and amazon.com for giving me an opportunity to find what I was looking for.

Decent
I am happy with it. It is sturdy enough and I received it undamaged. I bought a second one. I would recommend to a friend.

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Retro Soda Fountain Style Bar Table w/Chrome Plating & Black Top

Poorly built and bad quality material
This table is pretty bad. The material is just cheap metal and a laminated piece of compress wood. Nothing like the old formica and stainless steel tables that it is supposed to look like.
Also, because the metal parts are so lightweight the table is not stable.
Well, I guess that you get what you paid for.

What a great buy!
I love this table and chair set! It looks fantastic! It is good and sturdy and looks like a million bucks in my kitchen. These folks were great at getting things shipped out in a timely fashion and the price was excellent!

arrived on time and was what I expected
the table is great and sturdy and well worth the price. Also, the service was great

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