Wasted Money on Wilton Springform Pan

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I bought two 6in. (diameter) Wilton springform pan separately at different stores. I have tried using the first Wilton springform pan I bought and the batter leaked on the bottom. It was my first time to use a springform pan and I thought I did something wrong. I called the customer service and the person who I spoke with asked what kind of batter am I using. I told him it was carrot cake and he responded that that certain pan is not supposed to be for liquidy batter. What the?! I was new to baking then but I thought his reason was sooo ridiculous. A few weeks after, I bought some bigger pans of a different brand and they worked perfectly well. No mess at all!

I just bought a second one because I wanted to save time and energy for a 6in high cake. I want to put 2 pans at the same time. I bought the same 6in. Wilton springform pan just because I had it already. I think I was wrong because look at what happened:

Before buying the second pan, I tried to raise the pan in an angle where there is light so I can see if there's going to be a leak when I use it (I read that review somewhere). I saw none. That process was useless. Yes, both of them leaked, again! Instead of smelling the freshly baked cakes, you'll smell something burnt. And the terrible part is, I have to do additional cleaning and it left a stain on my oven floor! Argh!

 

I contacted Wilton via email and Facebook message (because I don't want to publicly announce the problem if we can resolve the issue provately first) but I didn't get any answer. I even sent a follow-up message, but I guess I am just a nobody because they didn't bother answering at all. I sent them the very same photos I am showing you. I am just frustrated with the kind of customer service they have. I use some other Wilton products and it's the first time I experienced this and what support do I get for buying their product? None! I just wanted to share with all the bakers out there because I don't want them to experience the same frustration of not getting an answer from a well-known brand.

 

DISCLOSURE

I was not compensated in any way to do a review of the product/s or service/s mentioned above. Everything was based on my 100% honest opinion.

Great Help for Easier and Faster Cooking

Steaming is a cooking method I don't regularly do. Why? Because I find boiling water and putting the steamer a bit tedious. Good thing I was introduced to a great product that can help me do it easier and quicker!

The red round container in the photos is Mastrad's Round Steamer. If you're wondering what it's made of, the answer is silicone. It is safe to use in both regular and microwave ovens though not in very high temperatures.

I like that it comes in different colors - Black, Red, Green and Blue. Since I got it just before Christmas and because Valentine's Day is near, I chose Red. You can choose the color you want for a specific occasion. I bet green for spring, blue for summer and black for fall.

After using it several times, I +found some advantages in using Mastrad's Round Steamer.
1) You need not prepare a lot of things for steaming. It makes it faster for you to get things done.
2) Even if you let it unwashed overnight, it's still very easy to clean because the remains doesn't stick.
3) The handles do not heat when cooking. So, you can cook sans pot holders.
4) You can cook other meals on it, specially vegetables.
5) It can be used to reheat food. You can definitely use it everyday!

Now, I wanted to share with you a recipe for a quick snack or dessert. It's called "Puto" or steamed rice cake which is very popular among Filipinos.

Ingredients:
1) 200g of Puto Mix
2) 1/2 cup Water
3) 8 tbps. Sugar
4) 5 tbps. Cooking Oil
5) Cheddar Cheese


Procedure:
1) Mix water, cooking oil and sugar.
2) Add the puto mix.
3) Pour in the Mastrad steamer.
4) Microwave for 5 minutes.
5) Remove from oven and top with cheese.
6) Microwave for another 2 minutes.

It usually takes 30 minutes, but with Mastrad's Silicone Round Steamer, you'll be done in less than 10 minutes! The texture and taste is the same. Normally when you steam it, you use muffin sized containers but with Mastrad's Silicone Round Steamer, you will produce an 8-inch in diameter Puto! This said, you can probably bake a small cake with it! Now, I have to go, just steamed another batch!

DISCLAIMER
I was given the product mentioned in this post for review.  Everything was based on my 100% honest opinion.

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

Have you ever tried an organic approach to preparing your meals? I have when I was introduced to Tropical Traditions!

When I received the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, I told myself if I will be able to use it. It was like frozen oil and I was like, is this the coconut oil for the hair? Oh well, good thing my husband knows a lot about cooking better than I do.

He was actually the first one to try it without me knowing. He tried it with an appetizer - fried asparagus. He was so amazed he woke me up to tell me to take a look at it. First, it didn't smell like coconut, not a hint. Then he asked me to look at the frying pan, it was so shiny. Well, usually when we use it with other oil, the oil turns dark and so as the pan or the food stick to it. With this coconut oil, it was totally different. As you can see, the pan looked like it came from the dishwasher even with food on it. Lastly, it tasted so much better! It was more flavorful! I honestly didn't expect anything at all, I thought it will be just like the other.

I have been using it in preparing meals since then, even with soup. I feel better knowing I'm using something organic, I firmly believe they are always healthier.

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