Posts by amazingrace

I had no idea that soapstone cookware was available.  They certainly are elegant looking.   My knowledge of soapstone is limited to the sink that was in the basement where I grew up.  It seemed to be durable, ...

The GE Profile 36" induction cooktop is getting good customer reviews.  In my new home I will have a GE 30" Profile induction range with convection oven.  It gets mixed customer reviews,  but Consumer Reports gives it...

Quote: Originally Posted by phatch  When I worked at Sears in the late 80s, the top of the line Kenmore's were Whirlpools. At that time, Kenmore got first choice of new features before Whirlpool could feature them...

Maybe Whirlpool has improved their ranges since 20 years ago.  I have not been happy with mine,  especially since I was spoiled by the Kenmore that I loved. (HubbyDearest wanted to "try something different"... whoa...why did...

I have 2 induction single-burner cooktops that are a joy to use.   Now that HubbyDearest and I are building a new home,  I will finally get the induction range that I've been lusting after for a number of years.  I...

Victor,  I would not consider anything as small as 5 quarts.  Five quarts is the capacity of the BOWL,  but the actual amount of food that can be typically processed is much less.  I made this mistake.  Even...

A couple of years ago I found a Fagor pressure cooker in excellent condition, for $7.99.  Over the years I've scored many things at yard sales and thrift stores.  I hardly ever find anything I might be looking for...

Malorty, you will be happy to know that your stone-age-blender appears to be authentic.  The ones I've seen that contain concrete typically appear to be much finer grained,  and of a much softer texture--almost...

Quote: Originally Posted by PeteMcCracken  Something like this?: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_kitchen?_encoding=UTF8&node=1055398&field-brandtextbin=All%20American Any of these  will do...

  Fred,  I am confused by what you asking.  You mention making stock in the pressure cooker but keeping it just below the boiling point.  With pressure cooking,  that is not possible since pressure cooking...