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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Xtrema Cookware Review and 10" Open Skillet Giveaway (value $99)!

1 Winner, Ends 6/15 @10pm EST!



I will admit to you that I have always had a hard time spending a lot of money on pots and pans! I guess I have a hard time spending a lot of money on anything, that is the frugal side of me. The downside to this is that I feel like you sometimes have to buy a certain item more often because it wears out faster. I learned that lesson by buying cheap flat irons one after another! Never again!

I happen to love the pots and pans (they are my favorite color red) I currently have, but they are non-stick Teflon and you have to be so careful to not scratch them. I have always heard so much about the chemicals that can be released when cooking with non-stick Teflon pans as well. I have been trying to steer my household away from harsh chemicals this past year, but was not sure what to do about my pots and pans.

So, I was excited when I came across a company called Xtrema that sells Ceramic Cookware! You can go HERE to read more about how this company got it's start!

Here are the Features and Benefits I found on the companies website:

Xtreme High Temperature: Cookware can withstand 2,700 F, Steel can melt at 2,200 F

Xtremely Easy to Clean: Non-Scratch, Non-Toxic Ceramic Glaze Surface

Xtremely Attractive: High Gloss Black Finish Xtremely Versatile: Oven, Stovetop, Broiler, Freezer, Barbeque Grill, Microwave Oven, Dishwasher and Dining Room Table

Xtremely Healthy Cooking: No Trace Metals or Chemicals Leaching from the Cooking Surface

Xtremely Practical: Reduces Cooking Time and Uses Less Energy, Foods Stay Hotter Longer

Xtremely Tasty: Ceramic Far Infrared Cooking Enhances the Food Flavor and the Entire Cooking Experience

Xtremely Durable: Cooking Surface can not be Scratched, even by Metal Utensils and Industrial Steel Wool

I was recently sent their 10" Open Skillet! It retails for $99. I love, love, love it! It is sleek and very lightweight. The handle is very easy to hold on to while cooking and does not get hot. The pan itself cooks very evenly and is very deep. You can cook so many different meals in this 10" Open Skillet. I was not sure how it would clean up in the dishwasher after I made Spanish Rice in it the other night, but I stuck it in and it came out all shiny and clean! Bonus, I don't really like having to clean my dishes before I put them in the dishwasher! :)



I really love the fact that cooking in it is very healthy for my family! I mean why go green and start using chemical free cleaners in the kitchen and then cook with a pan that "might" be releasing nasty chemicals in our food?! I am not claiming that I know this for sure, but the reports now days are pointing in that direction

I can see myself buying some Xtrema Cookware in the future. I might not be able to buy it all at once, but can add in a piece here and there! I think that Pots and Pans are one of those places that you might not want to buy cheap.

Go HERE to view their Cookware. They not only have Cookware, but Teaware and Bakeware too!

Want to win a 10" Open Skillet?? Check out the Giveaway details below!

GIVEAWAY: 1 lucky reader of Money Saving Mama in Michigan will win a 10" Open Skillet from Xtrema! Contest is open to people residing in the U.S. ONLY.

WAYS TO ENTER: Please leave a separate comment for each entry!! You can do as many as you like.

*Visit the Xtrema site HERE and leave me a comment telling me about another product you would like to have! 1 entry

*Like Xtrema on Facebook. 1 entry

*Become a follower of Xtrema on Twitter. 1 entry

*Enter one of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment telling me which one you entered! You can enter as many as you want, with 1 entry for each giveaway entered! 1 entry each

*Become a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Google Friend Connect. You can become a follower by clicking on the link on my right sidebar. If your already a follower that counts too! 1 entry

*Subscribe to Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Email. You can submit your email address on my right sidebar. 1 entry

*Become a fan of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Facebook! Already a fan, that counts 1 entry

*Become a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Twitter! Already a follower, that counts! 1 entry

*Share this great giveaway with your friends! Blog about it, tweet it or share it on Facebook, either way gets you an entry in the giveaway! Do all 3 and you have 3 entries! Please come back and leave me the direct link. 1 entry each

Please leave me your email address with your comments so I can contact you if your the winner or make sure it is listed on your profile page.

All entries must be made by Monday, June 15th @ 10pm EST. Winner must reside in the U.S. ONLY. I will pick 1 lucky winner using Random.org and will post it on my blog as well as email the winner! If a winner does not contact me with their mailing info within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Any questions please contact me at moneysavingmamainmichigan@yahoo.com

I received the 10" Open Skillet from Xtrema to aid in my review. My thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by the company. I received no monetary compensation for my review. Xtrema is providing an additional 10" Open Skillet for the above Giveaway.

117 comments:

  1. I follow you through google connect

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  2. Xtrema's bakeware would be useful too.

    rachel(dot)beasley(at)converse(dot)edu

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  3. could really use a new new sauce pan with lid my are very, very old! mjjaegly@yahoo.com

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  4. I have been a long time time follower! mjjaegly@yahoo.com

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  5. I like Xtrema on Facebook! courtnie_phillips@hotmail.com

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  6. I follow through google connect courtnie_phillips@hotmail.com

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  7. Already of fan of yours on FB courtnie_phillips@hotmail.com

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  8. I would also love the 3 Piece Wok Set
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  9. I like Xtrema on facebook (Jessica Wagner)
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  10. I follow Xtrema on twitter (@jjak2003)
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  11. I follow through google friend connect
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  12. I subscribe via e-mail
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  13. I'm your facebook fan (Jessica Wagner)
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  14. I follow you through twitter (@jjak2003)
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  15. I tweeted
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  16. Follow you on FB!

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  17. These look awesome!!!

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  18. Love your blog!

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  19. I'd like to have the 16 piece set that has everything!!!

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  20. I'm following Xtream via Twitter. @cariescoins

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  21. I "like" Extream on Facebook.

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  22. I follow you via Twitter. @cariescoins

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  23. I'm a fan of your blog via Facebook!

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  24. Email subscriber.

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  25. I would like the 2 Quart Black Swirl Tea Pot!

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  26. I'm a follower through Google Friend Connect!

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  27. I subscribe to Money Saving Mama in Michigan!

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  28. I like the 6 piece steamer set

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  29. I would love the 2.5 Qt Silicone Steamer with Cover!

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  30. I entered the On-the-Go infatable potty seat giveaway.

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  31. I'm a follower through Google Friend Connect.

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  32. I subscribe via e-mail.

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  33. I'm a fan of your blog on facebook.

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  34. The 5.5 quart sauce pot would be awesome. I like to make big batches of things so that I only have to cook a few times a week.

    Angie
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  35. I am a follower via email

    Angie
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  36. Email and FB. smithpat_a@yahoo.com

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  37. I would love to try the square cake dish.
    cspmom at gmail dot com

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  38. I like Xtrema on facebook.
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  39. I follow Xtrema on twitter.
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  40. I follow on google friend connect.
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  41. I subscribe to your e-mail.
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  42. I like your blog on facebook.
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  43. I follow on twitter.
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  44. I love the 3.75 Qt Baking Dish with Cover!

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  45. Became a follower of Xtrema on Facebook! Great products!

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  46. Follower of Money Saving Mama on Facebook! Great blog!

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  47. I'd like to have the 16 piece set that has everything!!!

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  48. Liked Xtrema on Facebook!

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  49. a follower of Xtrema on Twitter!

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  50. Entered On-the-Go Inflatable Potty Seat, winners choice, 1

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  51. a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Google Friend Connect!

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  52. Subscribe to Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Email!

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  53. a fan of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Facebook!

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  54. a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Twitter!

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  55. TWEET!

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  56. Shared giveaway on FB!

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  57. love my MSMinMI subscription and would love to win and try a new pan. I may live near enough to pick up for no postage.

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  58. I would love to have the wok 3pc. set!

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  59. Following via GFC

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  60. I'd like the 2.5 Qt Ceramic Sauce Pot W/Cover

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  61. megananne521@yahoo.com

    I follow you on email!

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  62. I follow you on facebook.

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  63. I would LOVE to have the 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot w/ Cover!!

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  64. I "like" Xtrema on facebook!
    Lauren F.
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  65. I follow Xtrema on twitter!
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  66. following you via GFC!
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  67. I subscribe via email!
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  68. I'm a fan/like you on facebook!
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  69. following you on twitter!
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  70. fan on fb!!!

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  71. I am your fan on facebook
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  72. i recieve your emails
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  73. I enter the children hair care contest
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  74. the 2.5 QT saucepan with lid would also come in handy!
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  75. The 16 pc set, because I need all new cookware.
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  76. Another product from their site I would love to have is the 9 Piece 2 Quart Retro Tea Set.

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  77. I am an Xtrema FB fan. Screen name: Jessica Hendrickson

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  78. I follow Xtrema on Twitter. Screen name: girlygirlugh

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  79. I am a GFC follower! Screen name: girlygirlugh

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  80. I am an email subscriber.

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  81. I am a FB fan! Screen name: Jessica Hendrickson

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  82. I now follow you on twitter (can't believe I didnt before!). Screen name: girlygirlugh

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  83. I tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/girlygirlugh/status/15808633014

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  84. I shared on FB! Screen name: Jessica Hendrickson

    Hopefully this is the link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/profile.php?id=100000426973076

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  85. FAN ON FB! LOVE YOUR POSTS!!!
    -Kristin

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  86. I like extrema cookware on FB
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  87. I follow you on twitter
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  88. I subscribe to your emails
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  89. your fan on FB
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  90. 5 Pc 5.5 Qt. Ceramic Sauce Pot W/Cover - FREE Shipping USA like this
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  91. like Extrema on fb-Julie A Scott Laws
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  92. fb fan of yours-julie A Scott Laws
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  93. Following Xtrema on twitter @blueviolet

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  94. Email subscriber
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  95. I'd like their 3 Piece Wok Set!

    Nancy
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  96. LOVE the Wok 3 Pc. Set.
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  97. Like Xtrema on Facebook.
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  98. I follow GFC
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  99. I subscribe to email
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  100. Already a FB fan
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  101. fb post
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  102. the 10 in skillet would be perfect!! I love that they are safer...my new goal for this year!!

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  103. I entered the gel pro giveaway!

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