CucinaPro Cordless Crepe Maker- FREE Recipe Guide, NonStick Dipping Plate plus Electric Base & Batter Spatula, Portable Compact Baker, Homemade Morning Breakfast or Dessert Treat, Kitchen Essential

I am a French teacher and make crêpes with my students fairly regularly throughout the year. I have this crêpe maker, a couple of nearly identical ones that are not cordless, and also a Sunbeam “M’sieur Crêpe” (more like a crêpière over a hotplate, you pour a small amount batter on the pan and spread it thinly in the traditional way, unlike this one which uses a dipping method). All of the different crêpe makers I have make good crêpes, but because this one is cordless, it is easier and more convenient for students to use. The base has a cord that must remain plugged in, but you take of the main part to dip it in the batter (with no cord to deal with, you are less constrained in where you place the plate of batter). When you put the main part back on the base, the crêpe cooks in a couple of minutes. Since you are dipping, it also makes it easier to have a thin and even crêpe. The non-stick surface has remained non-stick through regular use in the year I have owned this machine. I also haven’t had any problem with scratching. The one thing I would say is that it is important to use the recipe that comes in the booklet with any “turn upside-down and dip” machines. “Classic” crêpe recipes are a little too thin to work on these machines and don’t stick well enough to the plate when you turn it upside down to dip it in the batter. Even though the recipe in the booklet has a little more flour than a “classic” recipe, the final product is pretty close to what you will find in France and very delicious. For any teacher or individual who is planning on having multiple machines going at the same time for a party or class event, I would recommend buying the same style of crêpe maker so you don’t have to make different batters for the different styles of crêpe makers. This is a great machine and very affordable. It is worth the slight extra expense to have this cordless model compared to the old one with a cord (though I never pass the old corded ones up if I find them cheap at the thrift store!) Cleanup is easy with a damp dishcloth.