Cooking Tools Reviews

The product (5 brushes) was delivered in a timely fashion and it is a great product. Heavy duty, which I need.

This is my first marble rolling pin and I'm very satisfied with it. It's made from good quality, heavy marble and is great for pastries.

With the Vic Firth 12-Inch Marble Rolling Pin, I do not hesitate to make my own pie crusts and rolling out any other type of pastry/cookie dough is very easy and a pleasure. This is the best rolling pin I've every used and the third one I've owned. Because of the marble surface, the dough remains cool and at an even temperature, allowing you to work with the dough easily - the dough remains consistent in texture and does not stick to the rolling pin. The rolling pin is also very easy to clean and store. It's a great product for whatever your "rolling" needs may be. I lent my rolling pin to my mother and I think she's going to keep it and I'll have to purchase another one. Without hesitation, I would purchase this product again and I would give it as a gift.

I was a little surprised with this set. Don't get me wrong, you should buy it, but the edge lacked a little of the visual refinement of the rest of the line. Also, the block of wood shipped with the knives is made of pine, or some other very soft wood. It would be nice if it was a Maple match to the block that shipped with the 15 piece set. This is a very good set, but it could use a little help upon arrival with a very fine whetstone, and a proper hardwood block. If you don't mind 2 minutes per blade with an ultra fine stone, this set compares well with the best of the two big homegrown German brands. Don't get me wrong, this set is far above any stamped steel set (even the stamped offerings from the big German brands). Buy it and enjoy!

These knives are a pleasure to use. The have a nice heft and balance, classic look, single piece tang fabrication, and a very stiff blade. I also liked the price.

I have had these knives for about 6 months now and could not be happier. They have excellent balance and feel. A major improvement to the stamped knives that comes with the Calphalon 15 piece set. The wood storage tray that comes with the knives is not very nice (light pine with no finish), but I don't use it anyway.

i bought this oyster knife because i work in alaska and i have to shuck oysters daily i went to use it on the first oyster and it bent it took me over an hour to shuck 6 orders (36 oysters) which normally would take we 20-25 mins so i suggest that you do not buy this knife go to a local kitchen supply store and purchase one from them

It is preposterous that they would even call this thing an oyster knife. This piece of garbage was literally destroyed after opening one raw oyster. I could see that was going to happen before I even tried it. It's just a flimsy thin piece of sheet metal. Anyone who has shucked raw oysters knows how much torque it takes and how rigid the blade needs to be. Apparently these guys don't know anything about that. Shame on "OXO/Good Grips" for calling this thing an oyster knife.

This is an excellent knife but not for the amateur. It is designed to open an oyster from the side by sliding it along the side groove along the top and bottom shell. By entering from the side you can cut the abductor muscle and flip the top-shell off. It is not a "top-popper" that is designed to open the oyster from the hinge. However, if you sharpen this knife it can be used for hinge-entry by moving the knife with a side-to-side motion while applying pressure, once an incision is made you can then turn your wrist while rocking and pop the hinge. In any case, shucking is an art that you develop over time. I shuck for a living and anyone (a previous reviewer) who takes 20 minutes to open 36 oysters is not a professional but is laughable. The bottom line is if you don't open oysters on a regular basis, and don't really know how to open an oyster, then get a top popper knife with a thick shaft. But if you know what you are doing or want to learn the slick and easy way to open an oyster, this knife is exceptional and I use it every day.

I have been very pleased with my new set of calphalon measuring cups.

These cups are the Mercedes of measuring cups. They are well-made of heavy stainless steel & look beautiful. Functionally they don't work any better than the lime green Tupperware cups that I've been using for the last 25 years, but they look alot nicer. Hopefully I'll get more than 25 years out of these to justify the price!

They are just measuring cups. But they are sooooo nice looking.

I like this torch. It has a very good adjustable flame and large butane capacity.
However....it likes to stick in the on (with flame ) position. It takes some giggling to shut off. Need to be careful.

This is a well made torch that feels substantial in your hands. It is easy to manuver and has a even flame and large fuel capacity. Good recipe for creme brulee too! Highly recommended.