Cookware Reviews

This pan is truly high quality. It is solid with thick handles, a strong rack and built like a tank. It is also tanksized however. Be sure to consider how much lasagne will actually fit in this pan. Perfect for families and large roasts. It took a long time to arrive, but it certainly seems to be worth it.

From the first day I used it until last night when I washed it(for the fourth time this week) I am still impressed. It seems that there are no limits to what this great pan can be used for. Getting me out of a pinch on more than one "Hey Mom, can we have friends over for dinner" or "Will you bake my brownies too, I just don't have the time." Thank you for such a great product. I would recommend it as a gift to anyone!!!

I agree with the reviewer about the handle and discoloration. I handle of the steamer is too close to the steamer to grab with a hot pad and too hot to grab with your fingers. I also noticed that when I followed the directions for washing and steaming for the first time, the ink from the blue threads ran a bit.

This is steamer is very nice looking and it does get the job done. I also like how you can add herbs and spices to the water so the flavor and aroma will permiate your food as it's cooking.

My review is for Ming Tsai's "Blue Ginger" branded steamer, but it looks identical except that the rattan lid handle and binding laces are blue.

I'd give it five stars, but for a few things:

The very first time I fired it up for seasoning (on top of a new Blue Ginger wok at that, whose bright blue finish scorched and also discolored its nonstick finish) all the blue rattan lacing bled into the bamboo it was in contact with. Someone's idea of a spash of color apparently didn't think about what steam does to inks and dyes -- hopefully, it's food safe. Luckily, it looks like Target figured this out and now leaves the rattan "natural".

The second problem can only be attributed to quality control: after letting the steamer cool down a bit from its seasoning, I separated the lid and middle section from the bottom. The lid felt a little snug pulling away, but trying to put it back revealed that the inner band of bamboo had warped and bubbled away from the outer band. To remedy the problem, I had to make a cut in the bamboo strip to allow it to nest back onto rest of the steamer.

Another design note: the small loop of rattan on the lid that is supposed to function as a handle gets too hot for bare fingers when steaming and it's too snug to the top for an easy grab using gloves or a hotpad.

This steamer does a great job, and is a good value for the price. About the problem with the handle being too small/too close to the lid: simply slip the handle of a wood spoon through the little loop and use that as your handle. I've seen several chefs do this on TV programs.

This is practical for the price. Great for those getting started and not picky about name brands.

I just recived this set, and i'm extremely happy so far. They cook evenly, heat quickly, and clean-up is EASY. They are wonderfuly non-stick. And on top of it, they give you the utensils so you won't ever scratch them. I was a little worried this cookware would suck because of how much they're giving you for the price, but this is definetly good cookware. I highly recomend for someone who wants a whole set of nice cookware for a good price.

Please note that this product has no cover and is 14" (somethng to remind you all) and costs $59 odd during this review.

The handles are confortable to hold and the bottom of the pan is flat (I guess can be used for electric ovens). The steel as someone else mentioned is slighly thinner then the regular woks available in other stores (but they are not stainless steel). This thiness allows for the food to be cooked faster but one has to be careful as it also allows for burning of the food (eggs with tomatoes). Wonderful for steaming and if one does not cook often using the wok, this wok would be recommended as it will not leave rust stains (traditional woks do leave a bit if not often used I think).

If one does cook with a wok often, then one would be better off to use a carbon steel wok as they tend to be better priced and would not have the time to build up rust stains.

I wasnt sure what I would be getting~ hard to tell from a web picture~ so I was expecting the worst~What I got wasnt so bad, nicely crafted, large and functional. The steel is on the thin side, but overall, a nice piece. Could be priced a bit lower!!

I got it free with the purchase of a rice cooker. It turns out that this work is well built, easy to use, no worry about rust and best of all -- it cooks delicous dishes! Now I love cooking than anytime before. A+++

Looks nice, kind of flimsy in real life. I made a beef roast in it and it warped at 450. Granted, it went back to the right shape when it cooled. Also, stains easily, hard to get back that nice shine.