Product review: Square Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids, 32 oz, 4 pack

 

I’ve been using these containers for two months now, and they’ve proven to be highly effective. Their square shape makes them ideal for efficient storage in the freezer, maximizing space with ease. The 32-ounce capacity is perfect for my needs, and the set of four containers is just right for storing leftover soup from my Dutch oven. I love that they’re made of glass. It feels safe for food storage, lets me see what’s inside at a glance, and allows me to reheat the soup directly in the container.

Ali Julia review of Square Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Book review: Cookbook The French Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone

 

This is a very good cookbook with a lot of flavorful recipes.

I purchased a used cookbook on Amazon for the first time. The book arrived in good condition, but I was surprised by a sticker on the spine with the used bookstore seller's name. I shouldn't have to deal with removing the sticker and sticker residue from a book. A business card in the envelope would have been so much better!

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of The French Slow Cooker

Product review: Winco Stainless Steel Round Egg Ring for eggs and pancakes

 

The ring is made out of stainless steel and has no non-stick covering (I am avoiding non-stick cookware due to the release of toxic fumes). I oil the pan inside the ring and the sides of the ring with a brush, and it works pretty well - minimal leaking and no sticking. The only problem I had was that it cut through the paper envelope it was mailed in and got bent (both the handle and the circle became an oval). I decided I could live with the bending imperfections, but I wish it were mailed in a box instead. It should have been obvious that sharp metal objects would not get along with a paper envelope.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of Winco Round Egg Ring

Product review: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron & Ceramic Stoneware Care Kit

 

The cleaner solution does an excellent job removing stubborn stains, especially at the top around the rim. The brush works well not only on enameled cast iron but also on the grooved surface of my Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro. The scraper is comfortable to hold.

The pot protectors are the same as those that came with the original Lodge Enameled Pot, so these are "backups" in case I lose some.

Overall, very nice - it helps me keep my cookware clean.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Lodge Enameled Cast Iron & Ceramic Stoneware Care Kit

Product review: Scotch-Brite Gentle Clean Delicate Scrub Sponges Pink, no scratch, enameled Dutch oven

 

I  like Scotch-brite pink scrubber. I use it on an enameled Dutch oven, stainless steel frying pan, and Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro frying pan. It is doing a great job on all surfaces, getting the fried on food off without damaging the surface of my cookware. Note that Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro has grooves, and I typically use a brush with bristles to get into the grooves, but this sponge also worked decently.

I have been using the scrubber for several weeks; it is staying together. I am happier with it than the yellow/green Scotch-Brite scrubber I used in the past.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Scotch-Brite Gentle Clean Delicate Scrub Sponges Pink

Product review: Mr. Scrub All-Purpose Sponges, Non Scratch for enameled Dutch oven

 

Excellent scrubber. I use it on an enameled Dutch oven, stainless steel frying pan, and Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro frying pan. It is doing a great job on all surfaces, getting the fried on food off without damaging the surface of my cookware.

The scrubbers are shipped compressed, and are revived with water. They puff up after being watered.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Mr. Scrub All-Purpose Sponges, Non Scratch

Book review: America's Test Kitchen cookbook, The Skillet: 200+ Simpler Ways to Make Just About Anything

 

As I've come to expect from America's Test Kitchen cookbooks, this collection of recipes is excellent.
It's well-organized, and the instructions are very clear, making it easy to follow along. Each recipe has at least one photo, sometimes more. I appreciate that they explain the science behind each recipe, which adds a layer of understanding to the cooking process. I've picked up a few new techniques along the way, and the index is a real time-saver for finding recipes based on what I have available. Overall, it's a solid addition to my cookbook collection.

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Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of The Skillet: 200+ Simpler Ways to Make Just About Anything