The chef’s knife is a kitchen staple, with a wide straight edged blade ideally suited to cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables, herbs, and so on. Some may find the 10″ length too awkward and unwieldy, and for those people we recommend this slightly shorter knife. R. H. Forschner is a division of Swiss Army Brands, Inc, renowned for the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. These knives are specially ground and tempered so that they can be resharpened over and over again, keeping a sharp edge throughout their lifetime. State of the art technology blended with old world craftsmanship produce cutting instruments of excellent quality, at reasonable prices. Forschner Victorinox Fibrox knives have earned high marks in a well-known cooking magazine which stringently tests kitchen products.
Kitchen: High carbon stainless steel blade can be resharpened over and over, Ergonomically designed handle, Will stand up to years of daily use without undue deterioration or wear, Black Fibrox Handles is slip resistant for maximum safety.
Company:Â R H Forschner by VictorinoxÂ
List Price:Â $35.00
Amazon Price:Â $17.00
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There’s something clean and pure about cookware that’s stainless steel inside and out. This stylishly finished version from KitchenAid’s Gourmet Essentials series features a brightly polished interior that discourages food from sticking, and a handsomely brushed exterior with a shiny band along the rim. Each pan is entirely constructed of premium 18/10 stainless steel, except for the encapsulated aluminum disk in the base (aluminum makes a superior conductor of heat), and the silicone grip encasing the handle. Even the tight-fitting lids are stainless steel. Each piece is oven-safe to 400 degrees F and is dishwasher-safe.
Whether you want to fry up pancakes for breakfast, warm soup for lunch, or feed chili to a crowd, this set more than accommodates your most typical cooking needs. The 1-, 2-, and 3-quart saucepans all come with lids, as does the large 8-quart stockpot. The 8- and 10-inch French skillets are nice and deep, great for poaching eggs or stir-frying veggies. Stainless steel cooks most efficiently at medium heat, and can be used to start a dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven. An excellent value, the set is covered by a lifetime limited warranty against defects. –Ann Bieri
What’s in the Box
10-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet. 10 pieces total.
Kitchen: Set contains 1-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepans; 8- and 10-inch open French skillets; 8-quart covered stockpot, 18/10 stainless-steel with encapsulated aluminum disc base; polished interior and brushed exterior finishes, 18/10 stainless-steel handles encased in stay-cool silicone grips, Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lids keep in heat and moisture, Oven-safe to 400 degrees F; dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
Company: KitchenAid (2004-01-30)
List Price:Â $245.00
Amazon Price:Â $118.99
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Preservation 500 23-Quart aluminum pressure canner
With Analog pressure gauge
Air vent/cover lock
Includes cooking/canning rack
Instruction/recipe book
Inside dimensions 11-1/2″H x 12″ Diameter
Holds up to 24 half pint or 20 pint or 7 quart canning jars
Replaces Presto 07151 18 QT Pressure Canner
Kitchen: Heavy-duty 23-quart aluminum pressure canner and cooker, Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles, Strong-lock lid with pressure regulator, dial gauge, and overpressure plug, Comes with canning rack to protect jars during canning, 17 by 15-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty
Company:Â PrestoÂ
List Price:Â $109.99
Amazon Price:Â $79.99
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