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Good Knife, Probably Too Big
There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.This particular model, the 10 inch cook's (or chef's) knife, is a good knife. Wusthof offers three sizes of chef's knives, 6, 8 and 10 inch. For most home cooks, I think the 8 inch knife is the best choice. This knife, the 10 inch, is a bit big for most jobs. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs. While the 8 inch isn't perfect for all uses, if you are only buying one size chef's knife (and most people only buy one), the 8 inch is the knife I would recommend.Therefore, if you are buying your first cook's knife, I would recommend the 8 inch size. This is a great knife, but I don't think the size is right for mainstream users. | 34 stars
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Incredible Waffles
I bought this waffle maker for my wife last Christmas as a stocking stuffer. She LOVES IT!!! Perfect waffles everytime, and so easy too. At least one day per weekend she makes up a batch of waffles for the entire family. Freezes what we don't finish and my daughters just drop them in the toaster for breakfast during the week. Clean-up could be easier. | 45 stars
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Safe and Efficient Vegetable Peeler
Zyliss 30600 soft skin peeler.In my opinion, this is the best vegetable peeler! It won't skip on cucumbers, keeps a straight line and is skimpy on what it takes off. You keep a lot more vegetable than if you were peeling with a paring knife.I've used this peeler on a tomato, zucchini, peach, cucumber and pear. Am so happy with the peeler that I had to share it with all Amazon shoppers.You will be so happy that you purchased this awesome vegetable peeler because I am. | 45 stars
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Good job
I was used to cutting oranges and tangle lows with a knife into quarters. Saw a friend using this device at home.Fun way to peel oranges and tangelos. | 45 stars
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Great for small jobs
THis is the way to go if you are only going to juice a 5 gallon bucket or less. Any more than that and you really are going to want to step up.. It's great but it doesn't get all of the juice, it just doesn't squeeze down hard enough on the rind. | 45 stars
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GREAT!
The person who received this has already made dozens of candies. Fantastic gift idea for anyone who strive to make sweet treats. | 45 stars
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WOW... Its the only word I can utter right now...just WOW.
This is the best choping block I've ever owned. Notice I didn't call this a board, as the brawny thickness of this product with the substantial feet(with rubber bottoms to prevent slipping) brings this up quite a few notches from mere ordinary cutting boards. This is a chopping block to end all chopping blocks. I can only compare this to butcherblock, but made from Green, eco friendly, self renewable bamboo. You're doing the environment a favor by going with bamboo over synthetic boards/mats, and even over traditional wood such as red maple.I love red maple, don't get me wrong. Aside from the green advantages, bamboo is 16% stronger than Red Maple. Its not going to dull your knives significantly faster, at least nowhere near the extent of the fools who cut on glass or marble as a cutting board. I still can't believe some people preach using infinately harder surfaces like marble to cut on. Sure its a snap to clean up, but you're going to be cutting with a popsicle stick after all the sharpening sessions you're going to have to perform on your knives.This block has a good feel when chopping on it. it doesn't move, it's not too high when set on a counter top, and its so darn beautiful I leave it out all the time.To get the maximum life from your block, keep 3 things in mind.1) don't intentially try to damage the board. with enough effort, sure you can impale your blade and make it stick. Why oh why would you want to do that? also I wouldn't put a hot pan on the board. unlike countertops, bamboo burns. :P2) treat your board with mineral oil right after you buy it, and before you use it! Any food grade mineral oil will do, you don't have to stick with something that is "certified" for bamboo. Food Grade mineral oil is what you should use, and you can get it in the supermarket or drug store. I use the mineral oil designed as...don't laugh...a laxative. It's 100% food grade, and is safe to treat your bamboo or any wooden board. It's also a lot cheaper than wood treatment mineral oil. Simply apply some oil to a soft lint free cloth and rub it in, leaving a thin layer behind. go away for a half hour and come back. repeat. keep doing this until the board doesn't soak in anymore. Wipe the excess off with a dry cloth and you're ready to use it! Every few months apply the oil again to keep the wood from drying out.3) Cleaning! some people use mild soapy water. I like to use distilled white vinegar applied with a soft sponge (not a scrubber) and then wiped dry with a towel. Vinegar kills bacteria and does a fantastic job cleaning, as long as you don't mind the smell. I water down my vinegar a little bit (a little stronger than 50/50) and keep it in a spray bottle. Clean your block using vinegar(or mild soapy water) after each use. Its easier to get the food off when its not dried on the surface (and in any cuts that may be on the surface).If you follow those 3 steps I bet this block will last you a lifetime. I've had mine only a week and I love it! Yes, it is expensive compared to other alternative products. you can get a similar sized cutting board made from bamboo for $15 and be happy. I personally think the manufacture and quality of this product merits the price tag. This sucker is not going to be splitting or cracking anytime soon. | 45 stars
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edge brownie pan
We bought this product for our daughter-in-law because she's the brownie maker in the family. From the very first batch every one fell in love with her "new" brownies.This product does every thing as advertised,we are very happy to have it in our family! | 45 stars
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Hoover micro filtration (paper) bags
Definitely NOT the ones to buy anymore.. Any of these older paper type "Y" bags (whatever they call them. In this case "micro-filtration") are famous for coming apart at the glued seams.. Hoover superseded them with their new complete plastic bags that are manufactured with "heat-sealed" seams, that never come apart.. The better ones are called Hoover part number 4010801Y.. They also have many other benefits over these older paper bags, invented in the 1950's. Namely the newer 4010801Y type "Y" bag also filters out smaller particles, fits into the vacuum easier and better, and contains more dirt. Don't be fooled into buying paper bags using catch names other than the word paper: Like "micro-filtration".. The newer plastic 4010801Y (also called part# 43655082) are HEPA rated to trap 99.97% of dust and pollens down to 0.3 microns.. The old ones don't come anywhere near that.. They fit all type "Y".. Once you use them, you will never switch back! | 01 star
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Love the Coffee!
I have had 2 Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffeemakers. I discovered a problem with the first one after the first year of use and Cuisinart's customer service was superb. I received a new one at no cost, which has lasted me now for about 4 years. The coffee tastes great! I don't use the grinder much at all, so I can't speak to that feature. The cleaning of this machine takes a little more time, but definitely do-able. I am very happy with this coffeemaker. | 45 stars
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False advertising
This product was not as advertised. The picture is incorrect. Further, the K45SS refers to a 4.5 quart bowl as I later found out. I was looking for a replacement bowl for what we already owned. I looked at the product description and searched for a Kitchen Aid K45SS bowl. The picture and model number agreed. The picture was what I had. However, this seller used the wrong picture and wrong model number. When I received the bowl, I knew immediately, it was the wrong bowl! I now know what I 3 quart bowl looks like....not like this picture. And, the price is much less. They charged a 4.5 qt price, showed a 4.5 qt bowl and advertised a 4.5 qt bowl model number. The worst of it is that I had to pay to ship this back and they deducted the shipping cost from my original purchase. I will never buy from them again! They did nothing to make this right. What a rip off!! | 01 star
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Warms a Room Fast
I ordered two retro convection heaters. One worked and the other has to be shipped back due to a faulty thermostat. The one that works is great and heats up a 10 x 10 room in five minutes. You can really tell the difference that quickly. What I love about this heater is that it is almost silent. Even on the lowest setting there is a very warm radiating heat coming out of the top of the heater. The sides warm slightly but don't seem to overheat. There are two main heat settings - min and max. Then you can turn the adjustable thermostat up to six. I find keeping it at 2 along with min seems to work great. On colder nights you could just raise the thermostat. This also has a safety feature so if it overheats it turns itself off. I think this is safe around pets unless you have a dog that knocks things over. If you have small children I would not recommend this as it can be knocked over fairly easily with a good push. I feel it is safe for my cats as there are no exposed heating elements. The element is deep inside the unit. I'm happy with my purchase I just wish the second heater had worked too. Maybe I'll get a replacement.~The Rebecca ReviewP.S. A replacement heater is on the way. You can buy from this seller with confidence. They stand behind their product and will make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. | 34 stars
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The little engine that could
This Gaggia is awesome. Love it! Happy it had the cdrom for easy to follow instructions. Following my Krups steam driven machine, I decided to upgrade; I did a little research and decided on this. Now, I'm back to 2 lattes a day! Love the pod system, no mess. Great machine for a great price! | 45 stars
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Works great!
I have freshly sharpened knoves, ready to meet any culinary job. This knife sharpener works well. I would recommend it. | 45 stars
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Barbeque in an apartment!
Calphalon Professional Non-Stick is simply the best cookware. I've owned this pan before and am buying it again (lost the first one in the divorce!). The fact I'm buy it again should say it all. It' great for frying up chicken, pork chops, etc. at the end of a long day's work - when frankly, the last thing you feel like doing is cooking. Then comes the best part.... so easy to clean! Nothing sticks! Not even if you leave it in the sink overnight - but that never happens! Enjoy! | 45 stars
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Buy a size larger than your bed, there is a reason these sheets are $9.99
I read the other reviews about how these sheets didn't fit well. Then I realized this was probably why they were reduced in price.I simply bought Cali/King for my king mattress and they fit fine. So, buy a size "up" and tuck if you have to. The bargain is great!To avoid shrinking, wash in cold water and line dry if you can. If you machine dry them it's best if you use a cool setting. This does help them retain their finish & fit.If you treat them like typical sheets and throw them in the washer & dryer on "Hot"... Well, you'll get what you paid $9.99 for. | 23 stars
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Love it!!
I bought this for my mom and she loves it!! It is very good quality and at a good price. | 45 stars
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The best
This is the best. I use it most to chop chicken and puree vegetables even though the description says it doesn't puree veges. It works much better than other brands I have used and I like the larger size too. | 45 stars
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THESE SUCK!
THESE SHEETS SUCK, WHEN I WAS PUTTING THE FITTED SHEET ON MY BED IT CAME UNDONE, IT WAS LIKE WAY TO SMALL OR SEWED WRONG OR SOMETHING. I DON'T RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE, THE FABRIC IS NICE HOWEVER, BUT DIDN'T FIT MY BED. | 01 star
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Pillow Upgrade
I was recently at a bed and breakfast and I slept on a very comfortable pillow that made sleeping a dream. I researched the manufacturer and found out that I could get a pillow like it from amazon made by the same pillow manufacturer. I was not certain if the pillow would be exactly the same and it isn't, but it is very good. I was using pillows recently that were pretty flat and I was getting neck pain. I purchased foam tubes to put in the pillows to support the neck. With this pillow it is not necessary. It supports the neck well and is very comfortable. I recommend it. | 45 stars
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Nice Ramekins
Love the ramekins... The only problem is that one of them arrived broken, but that is the risk of ordering fragile items online. I will just keep the 5 and not worry about it :-) | 34 stars
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Review of Moen 5' Curved Shower Rod
Though the unit is designed well and should work well, its length is not adjustable even by a few inches. Most 5 ft. shower stalls or tubs are not truly 5 ft but are either a few inches longer or shorter. Mine turned out to be shorter and hence could not use the curtain rod as provided. The designers at Moen, should have been sharper and aware of this issue when they provided a fixed length rod. You'd be better off buying a curved rod from a competitor which has an adjustable feature. | 23 stars
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I Love Them
I purchased two sets in the yellow--liked them so much I got a set in the Chili Red for my son and my friend ended up buying two sets in the red as well. They literally are on your doorstep the NEXT DAY. You cant beat the shipping price or the price of the item for that matter--retails for $59. at T*rget. The bowls are deep, the mugs are huge, the plates are a very generous size. Nice contrasting with the flat black against the smooth color. The dishes are thicker than the usual Corelle so I wasnt sure about their durability but I have two kids and Im a clutz myself and so far they have lasted amlost three weeks without a flaw. You seriously cant go wrong with these... TIP: at some point each color goes as low as $29. a set but geez this price is great too. | 45 stars
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It is what they say it is
This rack looks nice when assembled. Laminated particle board but still pretty sturdy. Didn't have any issues with the coasters. Smoked glass adds finishing touch. | 45 stars
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Returned Mine
I tried it, I didn't like it. I see that some people have now commented on something I didn't like about it, which is how heavy it is once it's filled; but I didn't see such comments when I bought mine, a few months ago. In addition, I really didn't find it to be any more comfortable than any other pillows I've used. I tried varying the amount of water in it and it never did seem thick enough. One other thing, I guess my mattress tapers-off a bit around the edges, and due to that, it seemed like the water in the pillow wanted to flow to the outside, upper edge of the pillow, away from my neck and shoulder, which obviously defeats the purpose. Anyway, these were some things I didn't consider before buying the pillow. On a positive note, I had no trouble returning it and getting a refund. I think I bought mine directly from Amazon.com. | 12 stars
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So Beautiful in Blue
This is a very bright colored basket and it was perfect for my glass bottles since I only have a few. | 45 stars
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Blueberry Bed
I'm getting lots of compliments on this bed and how the color and style are perfect. Great product! | 45 stars
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Defective- and they want me to pay shipping both ways
I got a defective machine. There is no seal between the basket and the rest of the machine so hot water spews everywhere. I called Cuisinart "customer service" and they told me I could pay to ship it to them AND pay for return shipping. All before I made my first espresso. | 01 star
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very satisfied.
The Lasko Box Fans have been my favorite fans for years. They are easy to handle and to move from place to place.They provide just the right amount of cooling air and are not too loud---never keep me--or my dog---awake. Thanks for such a good product. And--it was easy to purchase it from Amazon. | 45 stars
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Fantastic toaster oven
My recent purchase was a very good one. This is a very good oven especially for the price.Good features and great quality. | 45 stars
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Great one cup coffee maker
If you want a quick and good cup of coffee this product fits the bill. We have three coffee drinkers in our family and we prefer this one cup model over a larger capacity maker. I want my coffee fresh, and even thermal makers don't satisfy me. It's also great when you are in a hurry. No need to wait for a pot of coffee to brew.It can be used with your favorite cup or mug. You aren't limited to the mug that comes with the coffee maker. It accommodates a small cup or a large stainless travel mug. Even though it comes with a pernament filter we also use a paper filter. Yes, I'm fussy about coffee.It's an excellent value | 45 stars
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so cute! - tan linda!
This tea pot is excellent! It makes the water boil really fast, if it gets dirty is easy to clean, it looks awesome over the stove and keep the water warm for a while before it gets cold._______________________________________________________________________Esta tetera es excelente! Hierve el agua en tiempo record, el sonido que avisa es bastante agradable (no destruye timpanos como otros, se ve hermosa arriba de la cocina, es facil de limpiar y mantiene el agua calentita incluso despues de un rato.Seria un regalo perfecto para el dia de la madre!! | 45 stars
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Whisk Envy
Was at daughter's NJ home and spotted her 'odd' ball whisk; asked her where she got it as my old one was rusting; she couldn't remember so I went to Amazon to find one; LOVE IT! The handle is thicker than I expected, which is good for arthritic hands. Replacing an old larger whisk soon; definitely another steel ball whisk is in my plans. | 45 stars
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A Waste of Money
I purchased this bean bag and it only lasted three months. The vinyl is paper thin and the seams ripped in a number of places. I have had vinyl bean bags rip before and have taken them to a an upholsterer but this material and craftsmanship is so poor it cannot be salvaged. It is cute to look at but will not hold up to small children. | 01 star
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thrilled
I am thrilled with the quality of the sheets! They are exactly what I wanted, soft and smooth with a middle weight (not too heavy or stiff, not too light and floaty). They do show wrinkles but who cares! I make my bed everyday and the wrinkles don't effect my sleep and smooth out easily. When I received the sheets I washed them twice to aid in softening them and I look forward to years of happy sleep, the quality is that good. I,m planning to look for more colors by this seller. P.S. we have a sleep number bed and these fit perfect, I love the all around elastic. | 45 stars
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Ketchikan, Alaska
I have owned several kitchenaid mixers, my first was a KSM90 which my daughter now has and still uses, I wore out 3 5qt. heavy-duty mixers before warranty ended and they were replaced by KitchenAid but after the 3rd they replaced with the then new 6qt. Professional(refurbished). I was not happy with the performance of the "C" shaped dough hook and was looking to replace with the new "Powerknead" spiral dough hook when the opportunity to buy the new "Professional 6" with more power became available to purchase with the new dough hook and I am very-very happy that I did. I bake 5 loaves of bread weekly on average and during the summer season I am busy canning so the mixer attachments are used extensivly so my mixer gets heavy use. I would be lost without it! My daughter is getting my older refurbished Professional 6 and was she excited! | 45 stars
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Kuhn Rikon Safety Lid Lifter Can Opener
After having 2 other metal swing-a-away types not work in two years, I bought a Kuhn Rikon can opener last year. It's one of the best kitchen gadgets (if I can say that)--the best can opener. Easy to use. No sharp edges to cut yourself or those handling recyclables. When my roommate got married earlier this year, I bought her a new one (I didn't want to just take my can opener so I bought her one). | 45 stars
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Baby Rotisserie
I was very pleased with my rotisserie, because I didn't want something big, this is perfect for a single person to use. I like the added accessories that came with it, and it's easy to clean. | 45 stars
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I love it!
I've had this sound machine/clock radio for a couple years and am thinking of ordering a 2nd one for my home office. This has been a very functional and reliable alarm clock. I primarily purchased this clock/CD combination so that I could use my meditation CDs in my bedroom. I have had a couple times that the time had suddenly flipped into a different time zone, but that wasn't a problem as my husband gets up later than I do and uses an old Timex digital alarm clock, so I have a back-up. The HoMedics clock eventually corrects itself, so no big deal for me. However, this has been a very rare occurence. I've had other clock radios, but this one has worked out the best, and I like having the CD and radio options. Since I can fall asleep in the regular room light, the back light is not bothersome for me. I don't need the time projection and usually ignore it. In all, I believe this was a great purchase, and I am ready for a 2nd one for my office. | 45 stars
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Economical dual coffee cooker
This coffee maker is pretty much what I was looking for at a very attractive price. The same functions are available in other manufacturers models for over twice the price. It is a slightly more labor intensive having to deal with two baskets of wet grounds but well worth the extra effort for making my decaf and my wifes regular coffee. Cooks two cups in about 3 minutes. I preheat the mugs with hot tap water prior to brewing. Doesn't keep coffee hot for an extended period of time but I drink mine right down anyway. I brew my wifes into a thermos brand travel mug and it stays hot for hours there. You do have to pay attention if brewing only 1 cup. The picture of 1 or 2 cups on top of the maker where you turn the dial to make 1 or 2 cups at a time is opposite of where you place the cup while making only 1 cup. (Picture shows 2 cups on the left and 1 cup on the right but to brew only 1 cup you place the cup on the left.) This option works fine as long as your paying attention. Came with a long handled measuring spoon but we like our coffee very strong so I have started just pouring in grounds to fill up the included nylon permanent filters. The grounds basket swings open to the rear and will drip left-over liquids on the counter so I have taken to using a paper towel to plug the bottom hole to transport grounds to trash bin. The swinging basket holder disconnects easily from the maker but you really need clear line of vision to reconnect the baskets pivot pins back into their holes. Like I said earlier it is a bit more labor intensive but it is serving its purpose very well. | 34 stars
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Worked great for a year and a half, but eventually the probe stopped reading the right temperture
The headline says it all. I bought a bunch of these from [...] a few years ago. We used them once a week and they work well. Only problem is that the probe no longer reads the right temperature. It is also annoying that replacement probes are $[...]/each. It would be nice if Amazon sold a two pack of the replacement probes for $12 w/Amazon prime shipping. That would be fair. | 34 stars
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Oster 6330 4-slice SS toaster
Works as advertised. Had no issues with burning bread or undercooked bread, etc. Adapted to the settings, works great, looks great. No worries, no regrets. I recommend this to anyone that isn't a dolt. | 45 stars
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marriage saver
i love this machine and wouldn't be without it. I have only two caveats to the purchaser.First, I think there must have been some remnants of the manufacturing process left in the internals of the machine when i got it. I put a vinegar mixture through it as recommended in the manual, but the fist 15 or so cups of coffee were so bad tasting i almost got rid of it. At first i thought it was the coffee, so i searched around for others. Fortunately, those tests got me through the bad period and after a dozen or so cups it started to taste much better. So if you get a melitta, you may want to run the vinegar mixture through it repeatedly to get that residue out of the coffee maker.The second caveat is that the reservoir is a little small unless you're just making two cups in the morning. It holds two cups easily but that's about it.For me, it's a godsend. My wife drinks decaf and i drink regular. Neither of us can stand instant and we tried loads of other solutions before the melitta. If I brewed regular first, then i'd have to brew a second round of decaf for her and it was such a hassle. Now it's a snap. And when we have dinner parties, it's great to be able to offer guests exactly what they want. You'd be amazed how quickly you can whip up 4 or 5 different coffees with this machine. We love it. | 34 stars
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HENKLES 6 INCH CHEF KNIFE
THIS KNIFE IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY!THE KNIFE IS VERY WELL MADE WITH A TANG ( THE LENGTH OF STEEL )THAT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE HANDLE . THE BALANCE IS PERFECT AND IT FITS WELL IN THE HAND.RIVETS KEEP EVERYTHING IN PLACE .IT NEEDS A LITLLE MORE MAINTAINANCE THAN OTHER KNIVES I HAVE USED ...MUST BE SHARPENED EVERY TIME I USE IT AND WASHED RIGHT AWAY TO KEEP THE BLADE SHINNY, BUT IT'S AWAYS MAKES THE JOB EASIER TO COMPLETE .THIS KNIFE WILL BE A GREAT ADDITION TO A CHEF'S COLLECTION OR THE PERFECT STARTER KNIFE FOR A NEW COOK. | 45 stars
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great gift
I got this for my 22 year old daughter for Christmas and she loves it! | 45 stars
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Love the table, hate the scratch
The table was exactly what I wanted, unfortunately there was a deep foot long scratch in the wood. It wasn't scratched in shipping because the box was unopened and the table was firmly surrounded with bubble wrap. I didn't want to return the table so I tried to fill in the scratch with a stain but that didn't work, so I am using it with the scratch until I have time to sand and restain the top. | 12 stars
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Too fragile
I have used this teapot 3 times now. It was a Christmas gift and I loved it. Unfortunately, it is not even New Year's and it is broken. I don't know if the glass thickness varies from pot to pot, but I noticed that this was very thin when I opened it and was careful whenever I handled it. I had washed it and was drying it, holding it by the handle to dry the outside of the pot, when I heard a little cracking sound. I hadn't bumped it on anything! I guess I held the handle too hard while wiping the pot. It cracked on the pot, near the bottom seal of the handle. I can maybe glue over it, as it didn't split open or piece apart, but I am very disappointed and won't be buying any other Bodum products. | 12 stars
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Too Funny
This is the perfect gift for your Junior High Student no matter what the age! It was the hit of the party. | 45 stars
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Mediocrity at it's best.
Some of the characteristics of good literature that were not present in this novel are believable characters, relation to my life, and most of all a surprise ending. This text is considered under par based on the absences of these three traits. First. the characters are so different from people in this time, that they are not believable to me. Also, this story does not at all relate to my life because I do not live that way, and I have no idea what living in a Socialist type of government would be like. Finally, there is no ending that is unexpected at all. "Downward, downward. Faster and faster. Suddenly he was aware with certainty and joy that down below that they were waiting for him; and they were waiting for the baby." It closes with Jonas sliding down the familiar hill from the memory he had received. It's very subtle, and not very exciting or surprising at all. It doesn't answer any questions, doesn't provide the reader with any closure, and it was written this way because the author ran out of ideas. This is not very good literature because the characters are not believable, there is no relation to people in this time, and the ending is atrocious.And it's worse than the remake of Poseidon Adventure. | 12 stars
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Wonderful knife
My son gave me this knife for my birthday. It is wonderful. It slices through anything with ease, from crusty bread to ripe tomatoes. We've had a little problem with it, though, we sliced through the cutting board (one of those thin plastic ones). | 45 stars
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Awesome
I bought this for my husband and he loves it!! Easy to use and clean and no more bacon mess on the stove!! Yay!! A great gift!! | 45 stars
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great until it died, too soon
I would have agreed with all the rave reviews yesterday, but last night mine stopped working. Only the whisk will turn a tiny bit, the blender and chopper don't spin at all. The product was used moderately, perhaps 3 times a month, and is just over two years old. I agree it was a great appliance up until this point-- good design, and seemed very sturdy. This makes it all the more disappointing that it no longer works. I really hate the built-in obsolescence that seems common in modern products. Two years is way too short for an appliance to last. Based on other negative reviews, it seems KitchenAid has a real quality control problem--they should address this or offer a longer warranty. I'm also guessing that many of the positive reviews were written after owning it less than a year. | 01 star
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I love these sheets!
I had only one set of sheets for my pillow top mattress and really needed another set. Bought these and now these are on the bed always (unless they are in the wash!) They are soft and fit perfectly after the first wash. My husband and I both feel we sweat less in these sheets for some reason. We both love them so much I purchased another pair of similar sheets from the same company. | 45 stars
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Good product for the price
This steamer has helped a lot to relieve my allergy's and post nasal drip. I use it once in the morning and once before bed when I'm symptomatic. I like the small size since it takes very little space in my bathroom. The only downside is it does not turn itself off if you forget. I highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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My toes are toasty!!
02-06-2010 Before I bought this electric floor heating mat, I did my normal research. The biggest complaint that I found, albeit a somewhat dated one, was that when this floor mat got hot, it smelled, terribly. I even called the manufacturer and what they said, was that the problem was remedied by a change in the rubber compound. And that it would, even with the new compound still smell for a few days. At least they were being honest about it. They also suggested that if the smell was going to be a problem, just plug it in outdoors, in a protected area from the weather, etc., for a few days and that would work. I decided to take a chance, and bought it. When it arrived I just set it up on the floor, under my computer desk, which is in an unheated room of the house. It did smell for a few days, and to my thinking not to terrible. This is 'subjective' on my part, those of you who buy it, may find that the odor is objectionable. If so just plug it in outdoors for a few days, as suggested earlier. After about five days of continuous use the smell just faded away. The smell is now COMPLETELY gone, not a trace. My feet are warm, toasty, and I'm a happy camper. Three more comments/complaints. First)This mat does get quite warm, 90 watts of heat, 'great' if you're standing on it with shoes on, not so great, if you're seated, as I am at a desk, and kick your shoes off, and have either sock feet, or bare feet on it. It gets too warm for that. If I'm not mistaken there is an additional item that you can buy that will cut the heat down some, although I forget what it's called. It amounts to some sort of a temperature control. Second)This item comes with NO on/off switch. Somewhat inconvenient to always have to plug and unplug it, in order to turn it on and off. (I never go away from the house and leave this item plugged in, and suggest that no one go away and leave this item or any other item like it plugged in, for safety reasons.) The least they could have done was to install an inline power switch. Minor complaint, I guess. The item mentioned above that can be purchased separately to control the temperature, may, or may not, have a power switch with it, I just don't recall. Third)And this is just a comment, not a complaint. This mat does take a few minutes (5-10 min) to warm up. It also will take a few minutes to warm your feet as well, if you are wearing shoes or boots. All in all, I'm pleased with it, and my tootsies are toasty. I'm just sorry that I didn't buy it sooner. I hope this review is helpful to those of you who may be contemplating buying this item. Signed, Warm Feet, Frazier Park, Ca. | 34 stars
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AM PLEASER
Have been using my Coffeemaker for about 2 weeks now. It works well, I do recommend that you preheat the container.You can be a bit startled if you are not expecing the mill to go off! It works alot faster then my old Braun mill, but is loud!I also find that the grind numbers are true to taste. | 34 stars
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A well designed heater
This is a great heater with a relatively small footprint.I was skeptical of this heater at first. It isn't like most hair dryer style space heaters that immediately blow hot air at you when you turn them on. So it isn't ideal for sticking it under a desk to keep your feet warm.It is completely silent and can keep a normal sized bedroom very cozy given an hour or so to warm it up. It is at least as effective as the old style radiators our apartment has but it can be easily wheeled into a colder area of the apartment (that doesn't have a radiator) or into the bedroom at night and doesn't require the ancient oil furnace in the basement to be fired up for an hour before it starts warming up a room.The safety features and the fact that it doesn't get burning hot to the touch is excellent in a cramped apartment and our cats seem to love it. | 45 stars
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A novice buyer at Amazon.com
We have just entered our nineties. We are living in and sharing the kitchen in our daughter-in-law's home. They are heavy users of hot shower water in the morning. I am an early riser and need to wash my breakfast dishes without competing for that hot water. I went to a superstore and bought a teakettle. Took the best one offered in the 3 and 3/4 quart size. It failed miserably in weeks. My daughter in law then tried to help me out by going to a store and buying a better model. It, too, failed miserably. From our own married life with 8 children, I KNEW what model would actually win out, so I found it on Amazon.com. It is the Revere model which Peg and I had on the stove all our married life. It is a dream to use. It will not fail. I do not have to put a mitten on my hand to pick it up when I hear it boiling, and I DO HEAR it boiling!The only downside is the computer order process. I tried to buy ONE, but the little box jumped to THREE, and I could not back out, so I own three. The one empty box and the two full boxes sit in my room as a reminder of how not to use the computer order process. I am too embarrassed to send a picture, but must admit the shiny copper bottoms in the see-through boxes are quite photogenic. | 45 stars
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Not Made in Germany
It's Made in China. I was under the impression that it's made in Germany given the Wusthof brand. If I had known it's Made in China, I would have considered other products.It does work well though. | 23 stars
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aspen Table and chair Set
perfect.... nice, very nice wood, easy to put together------ nice piece of furniture for children! My granddaughter is 4 and it is perfect for her! | 34 stars
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Very pleased
I'm very pleased with these glasses. I bought them for my daughter-in-law who loves a country feel. They have two small boys so it's important that the glasses are sturdy and easy to hold. The rims are nice and smooth and thin enough to drink comfortably. 16oz. is a good medium size that isn't too heavy for the boys when filled. I just wish they were heat resistant... you could get rid of your coffee/tea mugs if they were! I still gave them a 5 because the heat restriction was clearly stated in the product description. I'm pleased with this product and the honesty in the product description, since that's not always the case. | 45 stars
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Nice, and for the right Price
This thing is great. It does a much better job than similarly priced kitchen scales from stores. It doesn't take up an unreasonable amount of counter space and is accurate enough for my uses, so overall I'm very happy with it. Granted it's not pin-point accurate like digital scales, but it's not meant to be. I use it for measuring food amounts in order to calculate their nutritional value and it works perfectly for that.The only drawback I can mention is the placement of the weight readout. It's along the bottom facing outwards, as pictured, and this means you have to bend over and position yourself sort of carefully in order to center your eyes over the red tally mark. A better design would have been to put the readout flat on the bottom facing up like in this more expensive Salter scale:Salter #800 9 Pound Mechanical Aquatronic Kitchen Scale for Dry or Liquid MeasuringI personally didn't care enough to justify spending twice as much for a scale, and after using it for a couple months remain happy with my decision. | 34 stars
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The Best Cake Pan
Easy to use and clean.I have been buying this same style of pan from Nordic Ware for many years. Almost bought a cheaper one until I read those reviews. Nordic Ware will be the only one I trust!Nothing else to say other then Perfect! | 45 stars
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Just Okay...
I purchased this along with my Samsung 42 inch DLP. Receiver will likey not fit on lower shelf. Biggest issue however is that it is a perfect fit for the TV, therefore, if you have surround sound...no room for front speakers on the stand. There is a cut out just below the midsection of the top shelf where the TV sits. You cannot put a center channel there. I do not know why they ate that much useable space. It looks cool, but get a stand with a full top level and large spacing between shelves below in case you have a big fat receiver and want it on the lowest level. You can also find something cheaper elsewhere. Resist the urge to buy this when you order your TV. | 12 stars
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Norpro French Bean Slicer
I'm going to love this little thing. I can french cut green beans every year. This will shorten the work load by a lot saving me lots of time. | 45 stars
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Not very good
Used it once, washed it and the pump no longer worked. I use the bowl to marinate the old way now. Disappointed. | 01 star
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Not Recommended...
I had a huge issue with pilling as well - it made the sheets incredibly uncomfortable, not smooth at all. Plus, it seemed to create a magnet for cat hair. After owning the sheets for six months, I just threw them away. | 12 stars
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Great! I am Now Better than Starbucks
I love this little pot. For those of us who wake up earlier than Starbucks opens...this is wonderful! I have learned to make lattes, mochas you name it. Now friends stop by just for MY coffee!Worth the money....don't forget to get the Italian Espresso! So yummy! | 45 stars
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too light weight
This knife is sharp and cuts well but feels too light in the hand. Compared it to same size 20 year old Sabatier knife -- Sabatier feels heavier, more balanced and the blade is thicker. Disappointed with Hennckels. | 12 stars
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Love It!
I love this steamer! I've had the larger size for years, but wanted a smaller second steamer for smaller portions. Perfect size for one to three people. Easy to use and makes great rice too. | 45 stars
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Holmes charcoal filters
These are good quality and reasonably priced. They do a good job removing particulate matter from the air when used with my Holmes air purifier. They are necessary to use upstream of a HEPA filter to keep the HEPA from becoming clogged. | 45 stars
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Love It
Everything came pretty fast. I love the comforter cover. Its so warm and the colors are great too! | 45 stars
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a very nice chair, assembly was easy.
I decided to try this chair for my home computer office based on positive online reviews. Second day delivery was free using my Prime membership, the chair arrived on time. This is a very well designed chair. Assembly was very easy and took only a few minutes! The only required tool that was not included was a common Phillips cross point type screwdriver. The mesh back attaches with a single heavy duty bolt, the required hex wrench was included. The arms attach with bolts with molded knobs. The distance between the arms can be adjusted by positioning these knobs. The chair is quite comfortable, after some experimentation with the adjustment levers I found settings for seat height and seat and back tilt that fit me (6'2", >200 lbs) quite well and put me at a comfortable height and angle for my computer desk. This chair appears to be solidly constructed. The casters roll smoothly on my wood floor. I predict it will give many years of service but only time will tell... | 45 stars
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A bit disappointed
I purchased this item to be able to grill during the winter months when it's too cold to be outside. It looks very nice and clean up is super easy. The problem seems to be in what you decide to grill on it.The first time I used it, I grilled chicken breasts and they turned out fine and by keeping water in the drip pan, I had no problem with smoke.This is great, I thought. The next time I grilled hamburger patties and even though I followed the same procedure as before, it smoked up my whole house. (these were not high fat content burgers either) I added more water to the pan thinking it may have not been enough and it continued to smoke even more. It was not a pleasant experience. Right now it is sitting on top of my fridge and it may stay there until I decide to give it one more try. If it fairs better next time I will return and give it a better review..maybe. | 12 stars
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Good for the price
I bought this set mainly for the larger board. I needed to replace an old cutting board that had cupped badly and was developing some mold after many years of use. These are a bit thinner but so far they get the job done and the price was very right. I inspected them for potential weak spots and didn't see any. The was a small knot on the "meat" side near the edge of the largest that might collect debris, but since I used the ungrooved side by preference it wasn't an issue (and it wasn't in the cutting area in any case). I don't normally oil cutting boards (I like to maximize the hardwood's propensity for trapping and killing bacteria) so we'll see how they hold up to washing and juices without that extra protection. | 34 stars
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Very nice and simple to put together
The item was delivered on time and in excellent condition. It actually came before it was supposed to be delivered. The assembly instructions were fairly easy to follow and the piece itself is not hard to put together. The only issue I ran into was that two of the four handles do not line up with the screw holes on the door. This was not a problem for me because I planned on changing this hardware anyway. I would recommend using a drill while putting this together (I did). It is not neccessary, but it does make it a lot easier and faster. Another great thing they did was put extra screws and parts. This was something i appreciated because sometimes you break a screw or strip it and have no other options. The sideboard is very nice and worth purchasing. I would have given it 5 stars if all of the handles were correct. | 34 stars
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Very Happy Customer!!!
Last winter we had alot of cold weather in south florida. I wanted to make sure I was prepared for this winter in case we had another cold spell. Since last year I was eyeing this heater but finally decided to purchase it for this winter. BOY AM I GLAD I DID! We have had, and are expecting more, cold weather this season. I put this in my bedroom and it really does the trick! It makes the room nice and toasty. The dogs love it. I love it. I wish I had it last year. But I am going to purchase another one so I don't have to transport this one back and forth to my living room. The remote control is wonderful to have because sometimes I need to turn it off during the night. Don't even have to get out of bed to do it. How great is that? This is also a nice looking unit. Very stylish. Also it is small in size but don't let that fool you. It works GREAT!!!! I highly recommend this item. | 45 stars
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Inferior Quality
The first time I washed these sheets they littered my washer and dryer with a HUGE amouht of lint. The load of laundry that I washed with them was also covered in lint. The sheets are very thin and not that warm. I've purchased flannel sheets from LL Bean that are far superior in quality...they are much thicker, warmer and don't leave residue in my washer and dryer. They are much more expensive, but they last for years. I was given the Pinzon sheets as a gift. If I had purchased them myself I would return them immediately. | 01 star
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Don't rent a carpet cleaner buy this one!
Review for the Hoover SteamVac Carpet Cleaner model 5914-900. First of all I am a skeptic so I researched as much as I could. We were on a budget so the carpet cleaner had to be moderately priced with high marks on performance, a hard combination. The Hoover did a great job and cleaned my carpets and stairs beyond my expectations.If you hadnt cleaned your carpets in a while,take your time you might have to change out the dirty water more often. The carpet dryed in a reasonanable time and left the carpet softer to touch VS when I used a rental unit which was much coarser.Owning a carpet cleaner provides the freedom to choose when you want to clean and how much you want to clean. When you rent carpet cleaner you feel obligated to clean the whole house because of time and costs. Don't use someone elses dirty cleaner, buy a new one or if you dont want to do it yourself get a company to do it you at a much higher cost. | 45 stars
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Love it for pancakes and eggs
I bought this because I was tired of the large edge on my regular cast iron skillet. This is great for pancakes and sunny side up eggs. One of my favorite cast-iron purchases. | 45 stars
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Best by far
My wife does a lot of chopping in preparing fresh salads for the exotic birds she raises, and she has had several different brands. This Black and Decker is by far the best, especially considering its very reasonable price. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and the two-level blades provide just the right chopping. Her old one tended to turn the vegetables at the bottom into mush, but leave those at the top merely shredded. I was pleased to discover that the plastic non-skid base detaches and doubles as an airtight lid for storing chopped food in the refrigerator. My wife's only complaint is that she must clean the underside of the top section by hand, since it can't be immersed in water. It is easy to clean, however, and a small price to pay for such all-around excellence. | 45 stars
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Same Problem with Slippage
I agree with other reviewers. We've had these sheets on the bed for several days now, but we won't ever use them again. Every day, the bottom sheet slips off the mattress. And it doesn't seem to matter how carefully you put it back on again. There's something bad in the design of the fitted sheet corners. The fabric is very slippery. That may also contribute to why they slip off so easily. | 01 star
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Good Value
The Black & Decker TCM830 provides good value for the cost. It is sometimes tricky to get the pot to sit properly under the basket or to remove it without pulling out the basket, but otherwise all features work as designed. The brew tends to the weaker side, so use more coffee. I have used several more expensive machines and something always went wrong - the timer wouldn't work or something leaked. No such problems with this machine. | 34 stars
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Not good for attachments
I have had a Royal upright vacuum for almost 10 years and the only thing that has gone wrong is a broken spring that holds up the handle.The only 'bad' feature to this model is that using attachments is the biggest hassle and I have never used mine because of it. You have to remove the belt to attach the hose and putting the belt back on is extremely hard.Basically if you only want a vacuum for carpets this is it but don't bother with attachments. | 34 stars
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Save Your Money
I received this coffee maker as a gift and immediately the timer control stopped working. My son and daughter-in-law also received this same model and have a problem with the brewing process (it stops in the middle of brewing). Unfortunately, this is their 2nd unit that has this problem (their first one had to be replaced due to the same issue). Although it carries a year warranty, I was told that I had to bring in/ship the unit to the nearest service center. In my case, there are no centers in my state, so I would have to pay for shipping. Between the cost of shipping, along with the inconvenience and problems with this coffee maker, I am very dissatisfied,I would like to add that since I first wrote this review (in February) my machine has now stopped brewing in the middle of the cycle and has leaked water all over my counter (it's now the beginning of April). | 01 star
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favorite paring knife
My wife finally gave up her old paring knife she has had forever in favor of this extremely sharp non-stick coated one. She loves it. | 45 stars
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Should these rust?????
Less than a year ago, I purchased two 9 x 9 Metallic pans. Already, one of them seems to be developing a spot of rust. Hard to believe that should be happening with a pan that is supposed to be so "durable." | 12 stars
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Indispensable!
This large round serving bowl from the Fiesta line is more than just a serving bowl....its a fabulous baker! I use these bowls for baking delicious macaroni and cheese as well as other casseroles. It is fully vitrified china that can be used in the freezer, microwave, dishwasher and oven without fear of breakage. This is heavy-duty stuff! Clean up is a snap! The hard smooth glaze makes cleaning with soap and water so easy. Nothing sticks! When you aren't using it in the oven its excellent for serving anything at dinner and even gets used for popcorn in front of the TV in this house. This piece is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any kitchen and will get so much use! | 45 stars
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Very good, but buzzing noise and poorly designed containers
Edit January 07, 2012: After about a month the filter is filthy with mold. We tried to clean it, but that ruined the wicking action. We ended up purchasing replacementBestAir HW14 Honeywell Replacement Wick Filterfrom a different manufacture because the Honeywell are too expensive to consider. So far we are happy with the replacements and we will see what happens with them. If we knew of this, we likely wouldn't have purchased this as a new filter every 1-1/2 months adds up quickly.-------This is a very nice unit that we use to humidify our home, which is partially heated by a wood stove.Pros:- High capacity- Two containers to fill for manageability and constant operation- Turns on and off automatically- Wheels to allow it to move around- No heating coils to use electricity or get caked with mineral deposits- Good capacity. We typically have to fill just one of the two containers each day; rarely both. Perhaps this will be more when the weather gets colder.Cons:- It can be loud. Not the fan noise (which is present, but not obnoxious) but instead a buzzing sound from the plastic vibrating. We have to move it around or reset the water containers to make the buzz go away. When this happens it is far too loud.- The water containers are unstable upside-down. You fill them up upside-down, but the top isn't flat, so its either a bit of a balancing act to hold it upright as you fill it or a test of strength if you don't rest it on its top.- Medium and high are louder than we'd like. We have it in the living room (same room as the wood stove) and the higher settings would be more than noticeable. It isn't a big deal excite that this is called "QuietCare", so I am holding it to a higher standard of quiet.To think about- It does blow out colder air, so it prevents one from sitting on the floor and it can be cool to exposed feet.- The cord comes out of one side (not the back) and, by luck, not the side we want. So the cord points into the room from the unit, before the cord heads back to the outlet.- Make sure it isn't too big. It's pretty big! | 34 stars
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disappointing
As some of the other reviews mentioned, the muffins/cupcakes stick allot to these paper cups. I've made the same recipe a number of different ways with and without paper cups. This wasted too much of my precious baked goods, especially when I bake with grain free flours. 1/4 of my muffin went to waste. I wouldn't buy these again. | 01 star
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A little small but does the job
Tried to match some other oak dinner chairs I had. They were pretty easy to assembly. Just wish they were a little larger/taller. Nice for the price. | 45 stars
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Makes very good rice
I had a problem with delivery where the first unit arrived with a bashed in product box, and the second arrived without even being double boxed. However, I'm happy with the product, and it makes good rice, and the keep warm function works well too. | 34 stars
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A party must for the wife
My wife loves fondue and now that we can include a hot oil pot for meat makes for a great evening with friends. | 45 stars
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Nice and big!!!
I have looked at kitchen canister sets and I really have no need for the smaller ones in any of the sets. So I thought I would look at just jumbo size and buy 6 of them. I did and I love them. All Stainless Steele, not heavy at all, although I think I would have preferred that they were just a little thicker Stainless Steele. Nice gasket and easy removal for cleaning and clear acrylic top so I can see what is in the canister. They look great on my counter. | 45 stars
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excellent food preparer
I was a little concerned about cooking in plastic - but I solved that problem! I have some old corningware pans, pyrex would be excellent too - I put the food in those, put them in the steamer - and voila!I've always been "cooking with gas" - but after burning/destroying 2 pots & 2 kettles - electric it is!I am delighted at how easy this is to use. Cooktime is a little longer than gas - I'm experimenting as I go along. But so easy to taste - and reset the timer for additional cooking time. -One concern is keeping enough water in the steamer underneath. That seems to need periodic checking on - the unit turns off if the water level is too low, and then cooking stops.I have found a funnel helps when pouring water into steamer underneath.So far I've made cereal, pasta, rice, soup, steamed vegetables. Everything tasted quite good.I'm grateful for all the warnings about not removing the water pan until everything has cooled off - but once cool the unit is very easy to clean.So I am very happy with it - and SO grateful that I can cook without worrying about destroying my beautiful pans (sigh) - and God forbid - even burning the house down! | 45 stars
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The Whats and Whys of Wood and Bamboo Oils
So called wood and "bamboo" oils are simply food grade mineral oils. You should use a wood oil in your kitchen instead of vegetable oil because mineral oil does not break down or become rancid. Wood oil gives sheen and water and stain resistance to wood items such as butcher block, cutting boards, pizza peels and wooden salad bowls. You can use wood oil to darken and restore the appearance of faded wooden knife handles or dried out wood cutting boards. This is a must have for any kitchen with wood items. If you buy any sort of wood gift this is a thoughtfull add on which will help your gift to both maintain its beauty and last longer. This product appears to be offered at the best price on Amazon. Add it to your next order.Snow River Wood Oilis an identical product but at the price of $6.99. The Snow River oil has also been available as a 4 for 3 promotion.Wood and bamboo oils are much less exotic than one might think. I actually use mineral oil laxative on my wood kitchen items ($2 for 16 oz. at many drug stores) which is the same thing. Clearly the laxative bottle is less than aesthetically pleasing and is embarassing to leave around the kitchen. My wife keeps hiding the bottle in fact. But No it won't have a laxative effect if you use it on your cutting boards or knife handles. | 45 stars
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Excellent purchase!
This table/chairs set it the BEST! Ordered for 2-year old grandson and had it sent to his home (early Christmas gift). He enjoys it for coloring, painting,, Play-Doh, etc. My daughter absolutely LOVES it, so convenient w/ the plastic bins included; very well-made and sturdy, plus it's different than most one sees advertised anywhere.Ptown Gram-ME | 45 stars
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Handy dandy grill
This George Foreman grill is the easiest to clean of the previous grills I have used. We pack it in our horse trailer and use it at the shows for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It heats quickly, cooks evenly and cleans up in a snap. I love the George Foreman's for their quick cooking but hesitated to use my old one because of cleaning time. Now I plug in regularly and enjoy the results. | 45 stars
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Works great
Exactly what I needed for the RV. Gets hot and stays hot to heat a large pot of water for soup. | 45 stars
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My knives seem as sharp as when I bought them
I rarely if ever use the coarse stage of this sharpener, but the fine edge part works great. I use it about two or three swipes every other time I use my knives. This is what I learned in the knife skills class I took at a cooking school. | 45 stars
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