is this the one that America`s Test Kitchen (Cooks Illustrated) recommends?.....I think they revised their review recently. I did not save the review,but remember the words "anniversary" and "platnum".
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When I bought this it was the one America's Test Kitchen recommended. I did not see a revision so don't know if they changed. I love it! Works perfectly every time!
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Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14... » Read More Hi Patdownsouth! Thanks - I did end up buying it and am quite happy with it. You're right, there are some major errors with some of the recipe (check out that water content for the 1lb raisin bread) and I'm still looking for a really good whole wheat recipe with seeds/nuts. The two paddles do work well. Mine does have three settings (1-1.5lb, 2lb, and 2.5lb) and it beeps in the middle of the cycle (which is not in the manual, and I need to look next time it does to figure out where in the cycle it is) and I assume that's for adding nuts/seeds/fruit. It is definitely much better than my 14 year old Zo! « Show Less
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John's answer is perfect. I used it once--bought it because it was in a recipe and I've never heard of it--..I liked it.
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The best cookbook in the world presently is "Modernist Cuisine". There is a "Home" version as well. much attn to sous vide, esp in the larger tome. Additionally, at a fine restaurant, I had a hanger steak (diaphragm). Not typically a good cut of meat. Was cooked sous vide for 24h and was as tender as a fillet. KLTMD
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Don't know. It was recommended by America's Test Kitchen and that's good enough for me. Works great.
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I was just ready to pay good money for a product that is not as attractive, with apparently less capacity due to the indented bottom, and handles that appear to be less generous and that slant downward instead of being straight. Then I saw your comment and compared photos of the two side by side, and they are not the same. They must have changed the original vendor to a cheap Chinese vendor, and this is what you get. Wouldn't be surprised if this "porcelain" dish also cracks and shatters. Chinese products cannot be trusted. If anyone knows where to get the original pan recommended by Cooks/America's Test Kitchen, please let us know, because this is NOT the same pan. I have to wonder if all of these great reviews were for the original pan BEFORE they switched to the Chinese vendor and the apparently inferior product. UPDATE: I saw this pan in person at Kithen Kapers and do not know how Americas Test Kitchen could ever believe that lasagna can be cooked in this pan. It is small and shallow. Potatoes under the broiler? Yes, but enough for only 4 servings. Perplexed and disappointed.
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After much contemplation and reading many reviews, including Americas Test Kitchen. This one had the overall best performance. I don't remember if there was a significant price or size difference compared to the commercial. However, I have had it for 2 months and have liked it so far.
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Tom, thank you for your reply. I went to Grazia's website and asked the same question. Hopefully they will email the recipes to me. We'll see. Thanks again.
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Hi Sharon, I do have an older pack of Mrs. Wages and can find the recipe off it. It is a not a lot different from the recipe on the new packet. All I have ever made uses Mrs. Wages Ketchup Pkgs. I'm just a bit confused over what you real are looking for. Let me know and I'll do my best. Jim Lathrop
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http://www.chefsarsenal.com/demeyere-specialties-controlinduc-skillet-non-stick-36632.html?refer=amazonproductads&amazon-pads=amazon-pads&on-amazon=on-amazon&DOMAIN=www.amazon.com&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDemeyere-Controlinduc-9-4-Fry-Pan%2Fdp%2FB00E80ERLG%2Fref%3Dsr_1_6%3Fs%3Dhome-garden%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1397129074%26sr%3D1-6%26keywords%3Ddemeyere%2Bfry%2Bpan&cpc=cpc&SKU=36632
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That's amazon for you. They just can't get it right. I got the one with the larger image, red background behind the "SF" at the bottom of the plate. And, I might add, it has held up very well. I recommend it. Before you order, call/chat with amazon with a special request for the one (the larger image). They will help you get it. Not to worry.
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The first time I purchased this product, it was $29 and some change and the last time, which was within the last year or two, it was $32.95 so $24.99 is not a bad price. Not sure where Cooks Illustrated purchased it. Is it possible that whatever you were reading was several years old? That being said, this is worth the money. Everything I bake/make with it is absoutely delicious and gets rave reviews from everyone I serve it to.
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In reply to an earlier post on Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM PDT solitaire40 says:I think it's confusing too. <snip> Tried a meatloaf and it didn't cook all the way thru.Maybe my fault - I don't remember. The cook book could be better.Reply to solitaire40's post: The cook book, charts, times and temps are only a guide. You have to use a thermometer to test for doneness...that's the only way to go.
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The newer mcp has a different handle and that is the way to differentiate between the two. I know very little about the product other than that. I do know that I purchases the original mcp when it first came out. I love the product so much that I bought sets for my mom and both adult sons. The older version si probably so evpensive because it is on par with other professional cookware.
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I'll try! My original classic grater seems to have been different than what is offered now. It had a reversible handle (so it was easier for lefties) and I'm pretty sure it had two barrels, however, it was new 10 or so years ago and I think I purchased it at a Pampered Chef party...perhaps they have a special design. It looks to me like the main difference between the classic and restaurant style offered on Amazon is the size of the hopper and the bulk of the plastic it is made from. I went with the restaurant style for exactly those two reasons...we like a lot of cheese AND we use it a lot. The original grater was great (pardon the pun) but the handle did eventually break. It's just a few dollars more and well worth it. In my experience they are only good for hard cheeses and chocolate...I think that is what they were designed for. One hint, if you are grating and there is still cheese in the hopper, but it seems like it's not working efficiently...open the hopper and turn the cheese over so it's grating against a flat edge instead of a rounded one and viola! it's cranking out the grated cheese like crazy. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
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I felt the same way. It looks like this version is cheaply built, but seems to cook about the same. I did see that it will crack very easy if you're not careful, I put a small crack in mine cleaning it�
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My first one came with an English cookbook instruction and the 2nd one came with a photocopied English version. I was supposed to give the 2nd one as a gift but the B&W; stapled bondpaper size copy didn't look nice and only with 3 recipes. Hope I can get another cookbook like the first one. Sorry to hear you didn't get any. Maybe you can ask them coz I'll try to ask them too.