Imusa Espresso, Cappuccino Maker Review

I ordered this to replace a Bialetti stove-top maker. I have had it a couple of months and it is great. I saw some reviews about some machines within this price category being flimsy and unreliable. The Imusa is terrific. Easy to clean (Bialetti was awful!), and makes up to a quad in under 5 minutes. It is lightweight, but sturdy; and makes thick rich foam, even with skim milk. I am a former chef and have had some fancy machines that cost thousands of dollars in my kitchens, Imusa gets it done for me at home. I even went back and ordered a second as a gift.

Adding on to this review: If you haven't been using your old espresso/cappuccino maker because it isn't easy, or a pain to clean up, then this is the machine for you.

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Product Description:
Espresso or cappuccino in only minutes with the IMUSA Espresso & cappuccino Maker. The stylish design is ideal for storing on your countertop. The steam tube makes for an ideal froth for your favorite cappuccino or latte. The removeable filter is easy to clean and convenient glass jar with pouring feature makes handling a snap.

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Bialetti Spice, 12 Inch Saute Review

This pan is great...heats evenly, doesn't stick, good weight...and it looks nice.I couldn't imagine a more perfect pan, especially for the price!

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Combining the functionality of traditional cookware with an upscale, glamorous design, this 12-inch saute pan features heavy-gauge aluminum construction and a red-enameled porcelain exterior. The pan heats quickly on the stovetop and provides even heat distribution without hot spots that can burn food. Safe to use with all utensils, including metal, the cookware's durable, nonstick interior allows for healthy, low-fat cooking; ensures effortless food release; and cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. For added convenience, the pan's oversized, soft-touch handle provides a comfortable grip and includes a hole for hanging on a pot rack. Made in Italy, the saute pan measures 19 by 12 by 2 inches and carries a 10-year warranty.

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Bialetti Commercial 10 Piece Cookware Set Review

I received the Bialetti pans in the last half of April.I delayed writing this review until I had a chance to work with them.Overall, they're very nice pans that cook well.(The 2-qt pan does a beautiful job of cooking rice.)Each one has a heavy disc on the bottom for even heating.I haven't timed them, but I believe these pans heat up quicker than my old (T-Fal) pans did.

The non-stick surface is holding up well though I've been careful to use non-metal utensils.When you first wash them, the non-stick surface is somewhat rough.As the pans are used, they get smoother.The outer finish does stain as other reviewers have mentioned, but that's not a big deal to me.

The set came with glass lids which fit well.The lid handles get warm over time and the glass fogs up a bit, but you do get a glimpse of what's happening in the pan.There are no lids for the skillets, though.

There are a couple of less-impressive features:

--When I saw the pans on Amazon, the product description said they were dishwasher safe.However, the box they came in recommends hand-washing.Being dishwasher safe is what sold me on them and I'm putting them in the dishwasher anyway.I don't use a powdered cleaner so I'm not worried about the non-stick finish, but there is a decorative "metallic" piece glued on the handles that may loosen with repeated exposure.(Losing the "metallic" pieces may actually be an improvement.)

--The smallest saucepan and the smallest skillet, when empty, tip over because of the heavy, bulky handles.If you hang your pots from a rack, you may be disappointed by the large size of the handles.

If Bialetti would ask for my input, I would say:1) Update the handles:straighten the curve out and make them less bulky.Do away with the decorative "metallic" piece.2) Offer various pans to supplement the original set:maybe a grill pan, griddle, extra saucepans?I would buy additional pans if they were available.

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Bialetti Commercial 10 Pc Set.Bialetti introduces Commercial, a new line of sleek and modern cookware.It offers a Teflon platinum non-stick interior which is safe for all utensils, an iridium exterior and a silicone handle which is oven safe up to 450 degree F.Aside from its great design, Commercial's features insure a superior cooking performance.

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