Joseph Joseph Nest 8pc Food Preparation set
December 10, 2009 by Jessica Lee
Filed under $30-$50, Chic, Cooking & Food, For Her, For The Kitchen
The perfect addition to small kitchens, the Joseph Joseph Nest 8 set of colorful nesting multi-use bowls will set the hearts of space-conscious cooks aflutter. This set includes a large mixing bowl (4.5 liters, 19 cups), colander, sieve, small mixing bowl (0.5 liters, 2 cups), and four measuring cups (1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup). All the bowls have convenient helper handles, while the large mixing bowl includes a non-slip ring on the base and the small mixing bowl inc (more…)
Ok… let me preface this rant by explaining that I’m a graphic designer and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE good design. I will give praise to any well-designed object that seamlessly combines form and function.
These bowls are deceiving, overpriced, and of horrible quality.
I love to cook, and by now I know what products will last in my kitchen and what won’t. I was so ecstatic when these bowls arrived in the mail… until I opened it. Part of it was my fault- I didn’t read the description thoroughly and immediately expected a $50 set of bowls and gadgets to also be perfectly functional and to last me a lifetime- made out of melamine, or something much more durable than cheap plastic (think $5 set of bowls from Wal-Mart) that can’t be microwaved. The small wire sieve is all plastic, and the mesh is made out of something like fishing wire! I was expecting metal, instead of a material that would stretch and tear after one use. I returned it the next day. Go to Williams Sonoma, or any other reputable kitchen store and buy yourself high-quality items separately for the same price.
PS. I have a joseph joseph chop-to-pot cutting board, and I love it. I think that’s why I immediately assumed this nest set would be a godsend.
Previous reviews commented on how cheap/chinsey these plastic bowls are, so I won’t go further.
“Dishwasher Safe” means safe for the bowl…not necessarily safe for humans!
Even though these don’t melt in the microwave or dishwasher, this kind of plastic isn’t safe for humans at high temperatures (especially infants and children) unless it says “BPA-Free”.
This kind of plastic (in fact, any cheap Chinese plastics) will leach toxins when exposed to hot temperatures. It must say BPA-free, or else you must rinse it in cold water only, and NO microwave. To be safe (especially around children) use glass or stainless steel.
you can get cheaper mixing bowls but honestly these are a very nice designer set. pleasantly suprised, one bowl is actually a strainer – very handy.
tip: if you wait a while they may go on sale as joseph joseph cutting boards have come down in price.