Is 170 bucks a good price? I've always wanted to 'can' my own pasta sauce, for example, but I'm scared just looking at this. Danger? Best size?
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I think its a great price but everyone's situation is different. Google the item to ensure you're comfortable with the price before purchase. As for danger and best size . . .I admit, it looks something like a nuclear containment vessel and when I purchased mine two years ago, had similar concerns. Reading the manual from cover to cover gave me the confidence to try it out and I LOVE it. Which size depends on your personal or family needs. Best size for me may or not be the best size for you. My husband and I are empty nesters and I have a microwave oven over my range hood. The first factor gave me a ball park size but the second dictated which would work. I'd recommend googling the free PDF of the owner's manual and read it before making the purchase. But if you already know you need one, All American pressure canners are the best and safest on the market.
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It's a great deal. I was going to purchase one myself and came here to compare prices when I saw this post. I ended up not buying it only because I have an 18 month and 4 years old at home and the truth is I don't have time to bake like I would like to. Hopefully I'll buy one in a few years when they are older. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.
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You won't. You have to buy the instruction book and cook book separate and pay for it. Send it back now,mine lasted about a month. The lid is heavy and dangerous over hyped on TV.
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I am glad I stumbled across this q & a section, as I was intending to purchase this for canning veggies. I am a first-time canner, but grew up around the process of "Water Bath Canning" as well as the use of a Pressure Canner. My question, if anyone can help, What is a good dependable safe Pressure Canner for a Beginner? I appreciate any suggestions I can get..., thank you in advance ~ Denise
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It depends....try looking at it like this. Is $20 more than $18? Hmmm. Think maybe you can answer your own question now, don't you??
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Maybe I'm wrong but I think the question may be asking if the Amazon bundle with "Home Preserving" and the canning kit are worthwhile. I'm a newbie as well so I can't really answer that although I did get the canning book in the mail today and it looks sturdy enough for a beginner. I already used the wide-mouth funnel for an unrelated cooking endeavor and wonder why I never had this handy gadget already.
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Ehh I wouldn't buy any one of them unless you are just boiling water for pasta or eggs n such. 8x00 is just the fanciest. Read my review.
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I would check Amazon if I were you with those specifics in your search for just type in Wearever pans. I swear by this pan & we will be buying more. My husband even "overcooked" his macaroni & cheese & it didn't hurt it at all! Best of luck!
2014908
I was wondering the same thing!!! I researched this model and was going to purchase it from Amazon, but heck no at this price!! It is on th Food Saver website for $200.96. There has to be a mistake, or someone is trying to rip people off!
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There are many sellers of these noodles on Amazon. Check the specific deal to see what is being offered. Also Google for sources outside of Amazon. There are many other brands of the same item as well. One word of advice on any noodle of this kind: if you want a sauce to stick, drain the noodles then dry them in a hot skillet. They won't stick (no carb!) and if they are at all wet, sauces will not adhere. Also, if you buy long noodles, you might want to cut them into shorter lengths (I use scissors while they're in the strainer), becasue they do not bite-off easily as do grain-based noodles.
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Ah..now it is "down" to $27.99. Sorry. Not good enough. $23.40 is the price I'm looking for - and only if it adjusts back to that will I buy this food again. Even at that price it is very very expensive (although I do believe high quality) even compared to other high quality food. So nice try Amazon -- (or whoever is setting this price) -- but no cigar.
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I love the sizes, the frying/sauce type pan is pretty big, bigger than the ones I had. The big pot is really a good sized spaghetti pot, deep medium one really is sized appropriate and small pot is perfect for little things- soup, chili...etc. The only problem I've ever had was with the frying/sauce type pan, the handle broke off while cooking.Other pots are perfect! I'd suggest to buy, for the price- we've had them for 2 years now & the rest are holding up just fine :) Hope that helps.
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I buy the same thing at Target for 3.99, same size. I do not know why there is such a markup in price on Amazon. Do not buy it here. Amazon should check it out.
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If you want spaghetti sauce the Roma is better. If you are doing potatoes and the such, use the Foley.
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You have to be very careful they use photo's from other sets. Make sure you read what is in the description. I purchased directly from "Kitchen World" the best price for your money is the Large set. I love the dishes (made in USA) but the bugs are not (made in China). Careful for the words coordinates (those are not corelle, the are just matching pieces) the dishes come in three sizes 10",9",7" they mix and match sets so it gets confusing. I really recommend going to Kitchen World site and familiarize your self with the pieces so you know what your actually getting when you order of Amazon. I could not believe what a complicated ordeal it became to just get some really nice dishes. Good luck You have to be very careful they use photo's from other sets. Make sure you read what is in the description. I purchased directly from "Kitchen World" the best price for your money is the Large set. I love the dishes (made in USA) but the bugs are not (made in China). Careful for the words coordinates (those are not corelle, the are just matching pieces) the dishes come in three sizes 10",9",7" they mix and match sets so it gets confusing. I really recommend going to Kitchen World site and familiarize your self with the pieces so you know what your actually getting... » Read More You have to be very careful they use photo's from other sets. Make sure you read what is in the description. I purchased directly from "Kitchen World" the best price for your money is the Large set. I love the dishes (made in USA) but the bugs are not (made in China). Careful for the words coordinates (those are not corelle, the are just matching pieces) the dishes come in three sizes 10",9",7" they mix and match sets so it gets confusing. I really recommend going to Kitchen World site and familiarize your self with the pieces so you know what your actually getting when you order of Amazon. I could not believe what a complicated ordeal it became to just get some really nice dishes. Good luck « Show Less
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I was very nearly sucked in by this post. I went to shopsunshine, and they have very good prices. Then I checked them out at the Better Business Bureau. They have an unsatisfactory rating and many complaints. Check them out on the BBB before buying!
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My daughter wanted this and she has used it several times. I'm thinking that if I had the kitchen aid I would just get the attachment. But This machine does work good, especially for the money. It's kind of loud but it made good pasta. It's a little time consuming because you have to stand there and wait for the pasta to get the right length then cut it off with a knife. As I would assume you would have to do with most machines. Just depends on what you are looking for. We havent used it a lot so it's hard to give a good opinion on if you plan to make a lot of pasta. I'm definitely not unhappy with the purchase. Hope this helps.