Question: What did this person buy?

I actually own the Oster 6646 but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: This blender does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly.Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again.I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.

Answer: Oster 6646

<hl> I actually own the Oster 6646 but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: <hl> This blender does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly. Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again. I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.

I actually own the <hl> Oster 6646 <hl> but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: This blender does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly.Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again.I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.


Question: What is the poster mostly reviewing on?

It's not the pan so much as the condition it arrived in that I'm reviewing. It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway.When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's unsatisfactory.

Answer: the condition it arrived in

<hl> It's not the pan so much as the condition it arrived in that I'm reviewing. <hl> It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway. When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's unsatisfactory.

It's not the pan so much as <hl> the condition it arrived in <hl> that I'm reviewing. It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway.When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's unsatisfactory.


Question: What tools did they buy it for?

I bought this because I thought it would be worth it to get the knife block off of the counter. But, on second thought, I've decided to use it on the workbench assembly (ASIN: B00006RGKY) I just bought for screwdrivers.I would say that it's easy to dent. I received mine with a small dent on the top, then managed to put another dent in it since. The perforated surface is a double edged sword, but attractive nonetheless. And it's very strong. Its strength makes me wonder if it's safe for the blade edges of my knives. I've feared banging a knife against it and chipping, which is why I decided to use it in my shop instead.

Answer: screwdrivers

I bought this because I thought it would be worth it to get the knife block off of the counter. <hl> But, on second thought, I've decided to use it on the workbench assembly (ASIN: B00006RGKY) I just bought for screwdrivers .I would say that it's easy to dent. <hl> I received mine with a small dent on the top, then managed to put another dent in it since. The perforated surface is a double edged sword, but attractive nonetheless. And it's very strong. Its strength makes me wonder if it's safe for the blade edges of my knives. I've feared banging a knife against it and chipping, which is why I decided to use it in my shop instead.

I bought this because I thought it would be worth it to get the knife block off of the counter. But, on second thought, I've decided to use it on the workbench assembly (ASIN: B00006RGKY) I just bought for <hl> screwdrivers <hl>.I would say that it's easy to dent. I received mine with a small dent on the top, then managed to put another dent in it since. The perforated surface is a double edged sword, but attractive nonetheless. And it's very strong. Its strength makes me wonder if it's safe for the blade edges of my knives. I've feared banging a knife against it and chipping, which is why I decided to use it in my shop instead.

But, on second thought, I've decided to use it on the workbench assembly (ASIN: B00006RGKY) I just bought for <hl> screwdrivers <hl> .I would say that it's easy to dent.


Question: What floors can you use the vacuum on?

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

Answer: carpets and hardwood floors

<hl> I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. <hl> Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room... I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all <hl> carpets and hardwood floors <hl> in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.


Question: What does the customer expect to update later?

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item.I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the return vents. The furnace is not strong enough. I expect to update this review later.

Answer: this review

I expect to update this review later.

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item. I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the return vents. The furnace is not strong enough. <hl> I expect to update this review later. <hl>

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item.I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the return vents. The furnace is not strong enough. I expect to update <hl> this review <hl> later.


Question: What item did this person buy?

I truly love this pan. It is worth every penny I paid for it. I usually cook with Calphalon (the original), but after researching grill pans, decided this would be the one and I have never regretted the purchase. I use this pan 3-4 times per week; it does well with fish, steak, hamburgers and the ubiquitous chicken breasts. I also grill peppers and onions on it for fajitas. Cleaning is really never a chore; don't ruin the pan by trying to put it in the dishwasher, though. Not a replacement for my BBQ, but much easier to fire up, especially during the cold 2009 winter in OR.

Answer: pan

I truly love this pan .

<hl> I truly love this pan . <hl> It is worth every penny I paid for it. I usually cook with Calphalon (the original), but after researching grill pans, decided this would be the one and I have never regretted the purchase. I use this pan 3-4 times per week; it does well with fish, steak, hamburgers and the ubiquitous chicken breasts. I also grill peppers and onions on it for fajitas. Cleaning is really never a chore; don't ruin the pan by trying to put it in the dishwasher, though. Not a replacement for my BBQ, but much easier to fire up, especially during the cold 2009 winter in OR.

I truly love this <hl> pan <hl>. It is worth every penny I paid for it. I usually cook with Calphalon (the original), but after researching grill pans, decided this would be the one and I have never regretted the purchase. I use this pan 3-4 times per week; it does well with fish, steak, hamburgers and the ubiquitous chicken breasts. I also grill peppers and onions on it for fajitas. Cleaning is really never a chore; don't ruin the pan by trying to put it in the dishwasher, though. Not a replacement for my BBQ, but much easier to fire up, especially during the cold 2009 winter in OR.


Question: What color does not stain from cooking sauces?

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen.Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any odor, especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.

Answer: White

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen. <hl> Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any odor, especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. <hl> Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen.Rubbermaid <hl> White <hl> Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any odor, especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.


Question: According to this reviewer should you buy this one or the more expensive brand?

I find it to be a pain in the neck to clean. Along with that, some fruit, I have to cut up just so it fits. I wish the chute was a little bit bigger. Also, if you aren't VERY careful and don't place the carafe just right, it will leak so make sure you set it in there properly. I did notice, as I'm dropping fruit in, sometimes it spits back up from the chute even if I've waited and let it finish with the previous one. In my personal opinion, if you're going to splurge and get one of these, go with a more expensive brand. This one isn't bad, but I don't feel it was worth the money.

Answer: expensive brand

I find it to be a pain in the neck to clean. Along with that, some fruit, I have to cut up just so it fits. I wish the chute was a little bit bigger. Also, if you aren't VERY careful and don't place the carafe just right, it will leak so make sure you set it in there properly. I did notice, as I'm dropping fruit in, sometimes it spits back up from the chute even if I've waited and let it finish with the previous one. <hl> In my personal opinion, if you're going to splurge and get one of these, go with a more expensive brand . <hl> This one isn't bad, but I don't feel it was worth the money.

I find it to be a pain in the neck to clean. Along with that, some fruit, I have to cut up just so it fits. I wish the chute was a little bit bigger. Also, if you aren't VERY careful and don't place the carafe just right, it will leak so make sure you set it in there properly. I did notice, as I'm dropping fruit in, sometimes it spits back up from the chute even if I've waited and let it finish with the previous one. In my personal opinion, if you're going to splurge and get one of these, go with a more <hl> expensive brand <hl>. This one isn't bad, but I don't feel it was worth the money.

In my personal opinion, if you're going to splurge and get one of these, go with a more <hl> expensive brand <hl> .


Question: What do they like better?

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen.It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. I like the design of the grilling surface better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little canola oil on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily.Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort.I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.

Answer: the design of the grilling surface

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen. It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. <hl> I like the design of the grilling surface better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). <hl> I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little canola oil on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily. Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort. I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen.It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. I like <hl> the design of the grilling surface <hl> better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little canola oil on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily.Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort.I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.


Question: what ingredient did the writer put too much of into the pie?

I'm new to baking and need all the help I can get. Poking around on Amazon I came across this Pie Crust Maker and figured for around $5.00 bucks its worth a shot.Best money I have spent yet on baking accessories!Just flour both sides, pat a little flour on dough and put it in, zip it up and roll it out. Crust didn't stick and came out perfectly round. Since I'm still new to all this I guess I put a wee bit too much dough in and my crust was a little thick but just about perfect.I followed the recipe that came with my new Cuisinart for Pie Crust and it is perfect and delicious. Even if your making a large pie you can still roll out in the Pie Crust Maker and then take it out and roll out a little more to desired thickness and size as it will still keep an almost perfect circle shape.Cleanup was actually very easy even with the dough kinda stuck into the sides of the bag. Just use hot water and soap and the dough will literally melt away. The bag also contains messes since you don't really have to flour a board or surface and get flour everywhere like I do.

Answer: dough

I'm new to baking and need all the help I can get. Poking around on Amazon I came across this Pie Crust Maker and figured for around $5.00 bucks its worth a shot. <hl> Best money I have spent yet on baking accessories!Just flour both sides, pat a little flour on dough and put it in, zip it up and roll it out. <hl> Crust didn't stick and came out perfectly round. Since I'm still new to all this I guess I put a wee bit too much dough in and my crust was a little thick but just about perfect. I followed the recipe that came with my new Cuisinart for Pie Crust and it is perfect and delicious. Even if your making a large pie you can still roll out in the Pie Crust Maker and then take it out and roll out a little more to desired thickness and size as it will still keep an almost perfect circle shape. Cleanup was actually very easy even with the dough kinda stuck into the sides of the bag. Just use hot water and soap and the dough will literally melt away. The bag also contains messes since you don't really have to flour a board or surface and get flour everywhere like I do.

I'm new to baking and need all the help I can get. Poking around on Amazon I came across this Pie Crust Maker and figured for around $5.00 bucks its worth a shot.Best money I have spent yet on baking accessories!Just flour both sides, pat a little flour on <hl> dough <hl> and put it in, zip it up and roll it out. Crust didn't stick and came out perfectly round. Since I'm still new to all this I guess I put a wee bit too much dough in and my crust was a little thick but just about perfect.I followed the recipe that came with my new Cuisinart for Pie Crust and it is perfect and delicious. Even if your making a large pie you can still roll out in the Pie Crust Maker and then take it out and roll out a little more to desired thickness and size as it will still keep an almost perfect circle shape.Cleanup was actually very easy even with the dough kinda stuck into the sides of the bag. Just use hot water and soap and the dough will literally melt away. The bag also contains messes since you don't really have to flour a board or surface and get flour everywhere like I do.


Question: Where did the customer buy the bed?

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

Answer: World of Futons

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. <hl> It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! <hl> I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! <hl> World of Futons <hl> shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.


Question: Does the customer like her replacement?

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier.This one is great. The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture.As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.

Answer: This one is great

This one is great .

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier. <hl> This one is great . <hl> The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture. As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier.<hl> This one is great <hl>. The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture.As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.


Question: How many stars did they give the stands?

I bought these stands to hold my rear surround speakers and keep them at ear level. I am satisfied with the stands and how they function but one of the stands cannot be threaded into the base. As a result, the stand is unstable. Fortunately, the stand sits in a corner and I can place it up against the wall so there is no issue with it tipping over or anything. This is probably not a common problem and I suppose I received a defective item.The bottom line is I am happy with these speaker stands for the price and the quality despite the fact that one does not function properly. Comes with a couple different types of screws to use that can directly connect the speakers to the stand. Also comes with double sided tape to secure the speakers as well. 3 Stars because one stand is defective, but I still recommend these because they look great and function well for the price.

Answer: 3 Stars

I bought these stands to hold my rear surround speakers and keep them at ear level. I am satisfied with the stands and how they function but one of the stands cannot be threaded into the base. As a result, the stand is unstable. Fortunately, the stand sits in a corner and I can place it up against the wall so there is no issue with it tipping over or anything. This is probably not a common problem and I suppose I received a defective item. The bottom line is I am happy with these speaker stands for the price and the quality despite the fact that one does not function properly. Comes with a couple different types of screws to use that can directly connect the speakers to the stand. Also comes with double sided tape to secure the speakers as well. <hl> 3 Stars because one stand is defective, but I still recommend these because they look great and function well for the price. <hl>

I bought these stands to hold my rear surround speakers and keep them at ear level. I am satisfied with the stands and how they function but one of the stands cannot be threaded into the base. As a result, the stand is unstable. Fortunately, the stand sits in a corner and I can place it up against the wall so there is no issue with it tipping over or anything. This is probably not a common problem and I suppose I received a defective item.The bottom line is I am happy with these speaker stands for the price and the quality despite the fact that one does not function properly. Comes with a couple different types of screws to use that can directly connect the speakers to the stand. Also comes with double sided tape to secure the speakers as well. <hl> 3 Stars <hl> because one stand is defective, but I still recommend these because they look great and function well for the price.


Question: What should a beginner be sure to know when checking out pressure cookers?

Purchased this specifically for canning on my induction stove top and used it for practice on a simle asparagus soup recipe. Easy and very tasty! I was apprehensive about using a potentially dangerous cooking implement, I even had to stop the process and add an ingredient. My only suggestion to any newbie checking out pressure cookers is to be sure you know which way the steam is going to escape..take care to aim away from any surface that might be injured by steam! I found it easy to clean-remember to oil the gasket for good seal and long seal life.

Answer: which way the steam is going to escape

Purchased this specifically for canning on my induction stove top and used it for practice on a simle asparagus soup recipe. Easy and very tasty! I was apprehensive about using a potentially dangerous cooking implement, I even had to stop the process and add an ingredient. <hl> My only suggestion to any newbie checking out pressure cookers is to be sure you know which way the steam is going to escape ..take care to aim away from any surface that might be injured by steam! <hl> I found it easy to clean-remember to oil the gasket for good seal and long seal life.

Purchased this specifically for canning on my induction stove top and used it for practice on a simle asparagus soup recipe. Easy and very tasty! I was apprehensive about using a potentially dangerous cooking implement, I even had to stop the process and add an ingredient. My only suggestion to any newbie checking out pressure cookers is to be sure you know <hl> which way the steam is going to escape <hl>..take care to aim away from any surface that might be injured by steam! I found it easy to clean-remember to oil the gasket for good seal and long seal life.

My only suggestion to any newbie checking out pressure cookers is to be sure you know <hl> which way the steam is going to escape <hl> ..take care to aim away from any surface that might be injured by steam!


Question: What was the very first thing the author bought?

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

Answer: mandolin

<hl> First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. <hl> That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

First I bought a <hl> mandolin <hl> to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!


Question: What is the cup designed to fit into?

Use this cup at work and it is great. Keeps the drinks cold and yet keeps the outside not so it is easy to hold. It is made to fit nicely in the cup holder of your car, which is great for he drive back and forth. The lid screws on nicely and has a good seal. If you like green and need a cup to keep your drinks cold for work then this is great.My only gripe is it only came in the 16oz size only at the time of purchase. Would love to see it in a 20oz size.This item shouldn't be put in the dishwasher. It is worth it to take the extra 30 seconds to just wash and rinse it in the sink by hand.Edit: (4/19/2012)Just wanted to add this in case people are trying to decide on size. If you use those drink mixes, especially the Crystal Light packages, I would go with the 20 oz. Just easier to fill and mix with that little extra few ounces. This will work as well, but you have to fill it to the brim for the 16oz and it can make stirring a little annoying. Not a knock against the cup, just added info in case that was one of the uses.

Answer: the cup holder of your car

Use this cup at work and it is great. Keeps the drinks cold and yet keeps the outside not so it is easy to hold. <hl> It is made to fit nicely in the cup holder of your car , which is great for he drive back and forth. <hl> The lid screws on nicely and has a good seal. If you like green and need a cup to keep your drinks cold for work then this is great. My only gripe is it only came in the 16oz size only at the time of purchase. Would love to see it in a 20oz size. This item shouldn't be put in the dishwasher. It is worth it to take the extra 30 seconds to just wash and rinse it in the sink by hand. Edit: (4/19/2012)Just wanted to add this in case people are trying to decide on size. If you use those drink mixes, especially the Crystal Light packages, I would go with the 20 oz. Just easier to fill and mix with that little extra few ounces. This will work as well, but you have to fill it to the brim for the 16oz and it can make stirring a little annoying. Not a knock against the cup, just added info in case that was one of the uses.

Use this cup at work and it is great. Keeps the drinks cold and yet keeps the outside not so it is easy to hold. It is made to fit nicely in <hl> the cup holder of your car <hl>, which is great for he drive back and forth. The lid screws on nicely and has a good seal. If you like green and need a cup to keep your drinks cold for work then this is great.My only gripe is it only came in the 16oz size only at the time of purchase. Would love to see it in a 20oz size.This item shouldn't be put in the dishwasher. It is worth it to take the extra 30 seconds to just wash and rinse it in the sink by hand.Edit: (4/19/2012)Just wanted to add this in case people are trying to decide on size. If you use those drink mixes, especially the Crystal Light packages, I would go with the 20 oz. Just easier to fill and mix with that little extra few ounces. This will work as well, but you have to fill it to the brim for the 16oz and it can make stirring a little annoying. Not a knock against the cup, just added info in case that was one of the uses.

It is made to fit nicely in <hl> the cup holder of your car <hl> , which is great for he drive back and forth.


Question: How much rice goes in?

I've only tried the brown rice setting and the steamer setting on this rice cooker and it worked fine. I cook 1 cup of brown rice in this rice cooker and filled it up to the 1.5 mark on the pot. I would not recommend leaving brown rice on the 'Warm' setting too long. It dries out the rice on the bottom. Note: It takes a little more than an hour to cook brown rice in this thing. The previous rice cooker I used to use which was a Panasonic fuzzy logic rice cooker, it took 2 hours to cook brown rice. The Aroma rice cooker has also a up to 10-hr timer setting. Good to have when you want your rice to be done by the time you get home.

Answer: 1 cup

I've only tried the brown rice setting and the steamer setting on this rice cooker and it worked fine. <hl> I cook 1 cup of brown rice in this rice cooker and filled it up to the 1.5 mark on the pot. <hl> I would not recommend leaving brown rice on the 'Warm' setting too long. It dries out the rice on the bottom. Note: It takes a little more than an hour to cook brown rice in this thing. The previous rice cooker I used to use which was a Panasonic fuzzy logic rice cooker, it took 2 hours to cook brown rice. The Aroma rice cooker has also a up to 10-hr timer setting. Good to have when you want your rice to be done by the time you get home.

I've only tried the brown rice setting and the steamer setting on this rice cooker and it worked fine. I cook <hl> 1 cup <hl> of brown rice in this rice cooker and filled it up to the 1.5 mark on the pot. I would not recommend leaving brown rice on the 'Warm' setting too long. It dries out the rice on the bottom. Note: It takes a little more than an hour to cook brown rice in this thing. The previous rice cooker I used to use which was a Panasonic fuzzy logic rice cooker, it took 2 hours to cook brown rice. The Aroma rice cooker has also a up to 10-hr timer setting. Good to have when you want your rice to be done by the time you get home.


Question: How to adjust the fineness of the grind of this item?

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

Answer: take the handle off

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. <hl> The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. <hl> But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. The Norpro makes you <hl> take the handle off <hl> to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.


Question: What was the condition of the frames center support?

The queen size bed I got arrived very quickly. I ordered it on a Friday and it arrived by Fedex Tuesday. The only problem is, the center supports on one of the halves of the frame was broken off. When i took the product out of the packaging the center support fell to the ground as I was lifting the folded piece out, meaning my actions had no effect on its condition. The weld that holds the center support to the frame was done poorly on that have, but was better, much sturdier, and not broken on the other half. With a bed resting on the frame I will be able to place the broken piece in the appropriate place and secure it, so I won't bother returning the item. According to other reviews, this is a rare occurrence, so don't let it be the only reason you don't buy this frame.

Answer: one of the halves of the frame was broken off

The queen size bed I got arrived very quickly. I ordered it on a Friday and it arrived by Fedex Tuesday. <hl> The only problem is, the center supports on one of the halves of the frame was broken off . <hl> When i took the product out of the packaging the center support fell to the ground as I was lifting the folded piece out, meaning my actions had no effect on its condition. The weld that holds the center support to the frame was done poorly on that have, but was better, much sturdier, and not broken on the other half. With a bed resting on the frame I will be able to place the broken piece in the appropriate place and secure it, so I won't bother returning the item. According to other reviews, this is a rare occurrence, so don't let it be the only reason you don't buy this frame.

The queen size bed I got arrived very quickly. I ordered it on a Friday and it arrived by Fedex Tuesday. The only problem is, the center supports on <hl> one of the halves of the frame was broken off <hl>. When i took the product out of the packaging the center support fell to the ground as I was lifting the folded piece out, meaning my actions had no effect on its condition. The weld that holds the center support to the frame was done poorly on that have, but was better, much sturdier, and not broken on the other half. With a bed resting on the frame I will be able to place the broken piece in the appropriate place and secure it, so I won't bother returning the item. According to other reviews, this is a rare occurrence, so don't let it be the only reason you don't buy this frame.

The only problem is, the center supports on <hl> one of the halves of the frame was broken off <hl> .


Question: Is organic coffee available for this machine?

if you are deciding what kind of machine to get, think of this: do i want frothing or not. if your preference is froth, then this machine is for you. the frothing is excellent. if you like regular coffee, i would go with kerug (sp). when i got my machine, one of the glasses was cracked. i emailed the company and they corrected the problem right away. they do have good customer service. the machine is nice, though mostly cheap plastic. my main compliants are: regular coffee is terrible, not a lot of variety of coffee, and no organic coffee, so far. another problem, at least for this model, is all the water does not drain out and there always is a little in the container. so unless you use it daily or keep dumping out the container, the water will get stale. cleaning the water container is a lot of work too, especially in the corners. you can also accumulate bonus points for free stuff. problem with it is they only give you 5 points per box and you need 100 to get something free. i would get a demonstration and taste if you can before getting this.

Answer: no organic coffee, so far

if you are deciding what kind of machine to get, think of this: do i want frothing or not. if your preference is froth, then this machine is for you. the frothing is excellent. if you like regular coffee, i would go with kerug (sp). when i got my machine, one of the glasses was cracked. i emailed the company and they corrected the problem right away. they do have good customer service. the machine is nice, though mostly cheap plastic. <hl> my main compliants are: regular coffee is terrible, not a lot of variety of coffee, and no organic coffee, so far . <hl> another problem, at least for this model, is all the water does not drain out and there always is a little in the container. so unless you use it daily or keep dumping out the container, the water will get stale. cleaning the water container is a lot of work too, especially in the corners. you can also accumulate bonus points for free stuff. problem with it is they only give you 5 points per box and you need 100 to get something free. i would get a demonstration and taste if you can before getting this.

if you are deciding what kind of machine to get, think of this: do i want frothing or not. if your preference is froth, then this machine is for you. the frothing is excellent. if you like regular coffee, i would go with kerug (sp). when i got my machine, one of the glasses was cracked. i emailed the company and they corrected the problem right away. they do have good customer service. the machine is nice, though mostly cheap plastic. my main compliants are: regular coffee is terrible, not a lot of variety of coffee, and <hl> no organic coffee, so far <hl>. another problem, at least for this model, is all the water does not drain out and there always is a little in the container. so unless you use it daily or keep dumping out the container, the water will get stale. cleaning the water container is a lot of work too, especially in the corners. you can also accumulate bonus points for free stuff. problem with it is they only give you 5 points per box and you need 100 to get something free. i would get a demonstration and taste if you can before getting this.

my main compliants are: regular coffee is terrible, not a lot of variety of coffee, and <hl> no organic coffee, so far <hl> .


Question: The customer states that the one cover piece tends to make  it hard to do what?

This coffee maker does a good job of brewing a fine tasting cup of coffee.The controls are simple and easy to read.It brews pretty quickly and holds a hot pot for a couple of hours.Our last Krups machine was easier to add both water and grounds. The one piece access cover to both coffee grounds and water addition make it somewhat clumsy to do a fast clean job.There is a tiny little target to add water and the top gets in the way of draining the carafe into the water reservoir.I don't care for cleaning the stainless lid much either but I'm retired and lazy as the day is long! The carafe is not so easy to empty the last drop out of either. It did not meet our expectations and I would not purchase it again.I hope Krups comes out with a better design by the time we need to buy another.

Answer: a fast clean job.

This coffee maker does a good job of brewing a fine tasting cup of coffee. The controls are simple and easy to read. It brews pretty quickly and holds a hot pot for a couple of hours. Our last Krups machine was easier to add both water and grounds. <hl> The one piece access cover to both coffee grounds and water addition make it somewhat clumsy to do a fast clean job. There is a tiny little target to add water and the top gets in the way of draining the carafe into the water reservoir. <hl> I don't care for cleaning the stainless lid much either but I'm retired and lazy as the day is long! The carafe is not so easy to empty the last drop out of either. It did not meet our expectations and I would not purchase it again. I hope Krups comes out with a better design by the time we need to buy another.

This coffee maker does a good job of brewing a fine tasting cup of coffee.The controls are simple and easy to read.It brews pretty quickly and holds a hot pot for a couple of hours.Our last Krups machine was easier to add both water and grounds. The one piece access cover to both coffee grounds and water addition make it somewhat clumsy to do <hl> a fast clean job. <hl>There is a tiny little target to add water and the top gets in the way of draining the carafe into the water reservoir.I don't care for cleaning the stainless lid much either but I'm retired and lazy as the day is long! The carafe is not so easy to empty the last drop out of either. It did not meet our expectations and I would not purchase it again.I hope Krups comes out with a better design by the time we need to buy another.

The one piece access cover to both coffee grounds and water addition make it somewhat clumsy to do <hl> a fast clean job. <hl> There is a tiny little target to add water and the top gets in the way of draining the carafe into the water reservoir.


Question: What was allowed ample amount of time to dissolve?

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order to remove the product decal sticker on the side. I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. Then coming back with ample time to allow the decal to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine.Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp.It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.

Answer: the decal

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order to remove the product decal sticker on the side. I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. <hl> Then coming back with ample time to allow the decal to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. <hl> The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine. Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp. It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order to remove the product decal sticker on the side. I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. Then coming back with ample time to allow <hl> the decal <hl> to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine.Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp.It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.


Question: where do they keep the shakers?

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

Answer: on a tray right by the sofa

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. <hl> I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. <hl> I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them <hl> on a tray right by the sofa <hl> where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.


Question: The name of the author of the book is?

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle, I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles. My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Answer: Danielle

<hl> Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle , I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles. <hl> My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by <hl> Danielle <hl>, I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles. My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by <hl> Danielle <hl> , I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles.


Question: What would not fit under the dispenser?

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for my 14 ounce travel cup to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an 18 ounce travel mug brew selection. It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.

Answer: my 14 ounce travel cup

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. <hl> I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for my 14 ounce travel cup to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. <hl> It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an 18 ounce travel mug brew selection. It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for <hl> my 14 ounce travel cup <hl> to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an 18 ounce travel mug brew selection. It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.


Question: How many stars did they give these vacuum bags?

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me.Charles

Answer: 5 star

a 5 star rating from me.

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best. So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags <hl> a 5 star rating from me. <hl> Charles

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a <hl> 5 star <hl> rating from me.Charles


Question: Aside from a pan cover, what has the reviewer used this product for?

So far no complaints! I've used it to cover a pan when frying to prevent splatters, and also as a flour sifter. Worked better for the first purpose, but just fine for the second as well. I read reviews complaining about rust forming, so I'm careful to wash it right after using and drying it well, and I haven't had that problem yet. My only comment is if you use it with a hot pan, it also gets hot, so be careful not to touch it except at the handle. (This is probably quite obvious, but in a moment of distraction I forgot and burned myself. Still rating 5 stars since this is not a problem with the screen!)

Answer: flour sifter

So far no complaints! <hl> I've used it to cover a pan when frying to prevent splatters, and also as a flour sifter . <hl> Worked better for the first purpose, but just fine for the second as well. I read reviews complaining about rust forming, so I'm careful to wash it right after using and drying it well, and I haven't had that problem yet. My only comment is if you use it with a hot pan, it also gets hot, so be careful not to touch it except at the handle. (This is probably quite obvious, but in a moment of distraction I forgot and burned myself. Still rating 5 stars since this is not a problem with the screen!)

So far no complaints! I've used it to cover a pan when frying to prevent splatters, and also as a <hl> flour sifter <hl>. Worked better for the first purpose, but just fine for the second as well. I read reviews complaining about rust forming, so I'm careful to wash it right after using and drying it well, and I haven't had that problem yet. My only comment is if you use it with a hot pan, it also gets hot, so be careful not to touch it except at the handle. (This is probably quite obvious, but in a moment of distraction I forgot and burned myself. Still rating 5 stars since this is not a problem with the screen!)

I've used it to cover a pan when frying to prevent splatters, and also as a <hl> flour sifter <hl> .


Question: What don't you have to fear while using this product?

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. You can do more than 1 cup at a time and don't have to worry about spilling over. I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.

Answer: spilling over.

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. <hl> You can do more than 1 cup at a time and don't have to worry about spilling over. I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. <hl> I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. You can do more than 1 cup at a time and don't have to worry about <hl> spilling over. <hl> I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.


Question: Where did this shopper buy their other spoon years ago?

I bought this based on an America's Test Kitchen recommendation. I have another big, high-quality spoon bought at a restaurant-supply store many years ago, but this is the one I use most often. That slight angle of the handle really makes basting -- and scooping out grease from the top of a simmering homemade stock or stew, or bottom of the pan while browning something -- faster and easier. Nice to use as a serving spoon, too. It's well-balanced and has a quality feel to it that helps make cooking a pleasure.

Answer: a restaurant-supply store

I bought this based on an America's Test Kitchen recommendation. <hl> I have another big, high-quality spoon bought at a restaurant-supply store many years ago, but this is the one I use most often. <hl> That slight angle of the handle really makes basting -- and scooping out grease from the top of a simmering homemade stock or stew, or bottom of the pan while browning something -- faster and easier. Nice to use as a serving spoon, too. It's well-balanced and has a quality feel to it that helps make cooking a pleasure.

I bought this based on an America's Test Kitchen recommendation. I have another big, high-quality spoon bought at <hl> a restaurant-supply store <hl> many years ago, but this is the one I use most often. That slight angle of the handle really makes basting -- and scooping out grease from the top of a simmering homemade stock or stew, or bottom of the pan while browning something -- faster and easier. Nice to use as a serving spoon, too. It's well-balanced and has a quality feel to it that helps make cooking a pleasure.


Question: How many times has the author used the product?

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them with this grill. I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. Bottom line, I have only used it once, and I can't bring myself to try again.

Answer: once

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them with this grill. I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. <hl> Bottom line, I have only used it once , and I can't bring myself to try again. <hl>

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them with this grill. I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. Bottom line, I have only used it <hl> once <hl>, and I can't bring myself to try again.

Bottom line, I have only used it <hl> once <hl> , and I can't bring myself to try again.


Question: What keeps the coffee hot for hours?

This carafe keeps coffee hot for several hours. The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. It's stainless inside so no worries about a glass liner breaking. I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money.UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots.UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new.To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)

Answer: carafe

<hl> This carafe keeps coffee hot for several hours. <hl> The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. It's stainless inside so no worries about a glass liner breaking. I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money. UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots. UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new. To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)

This <hl> carafe <hl> keeps coffee hot for several hours. The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. It's stainless inside so no worries about a glass liner breaking. I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money.UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots.UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new.To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)


Question: What happens if the cup is removed from the bottom of the grater?

First, I like the rubberized handle on top. It makes holding the grater much more comfortable.But, other than that this grater is actually really annoying. With the cup on the bottom the grater is unstable. Okay, so we take it off. Then the black base catches little bits of cheese and needs to be removed in order to thoroughly clean everything (and it's not as easy to pull that little black piece off as it might sound). In order to make the handle rubberized and comfortable, OXO had to add a whole cap piece on the top which effectively makes the top row of slots on the grater useless! When we're working with a block of cheese we want to start at the top and build momentum going down the slots to make grating easy, but that's just not possible with this grater.We'll be going back to our uncomfortable grater because at least it works without all these hassles.

Answer: the black base catches little bits of cheese

First, I like the rubberized handle on top. It makes holding the grater much more comfortable. But, other than that this grater is actually really annoying. With the cup on the bottom the grater is unstable. Okay, so we take it off. <hl> Then the black base catches little bits of cheese and needs to be removed in order to thoroughly clean everything (and it's not as easy to pull that little black piece off as it might sound). <hl> In order to make the handle rubberized and comfortable, OXO had to add a whole cap piece on the top which effectively makes the top row of slots on the grater useless! When we're working with a block of cheese we want to start at the top and build momentum going down the slots to make grating easy, but that's just not possible with this grater. We'll be going back to our uncomfortable grater because at least it works without all these hassles.

First, I like the rubberized handle on top. It makes holding the grater much more comfortable.But, other than that this grater is actually really annoying. With the cup on the bottom the grater is unstable. Okay, so we take it off. Then <hl> the black base catches little bits of cheese <hl> and needs to be removed in order to thoroughly clean everything (and it's not as easy to pull that little black piece off as it might sound). In order to make the handle rubberized and comfortable, OXO had to add a whole cap piece on the top which effectively makes the top row of slots on the grater useless! When we're working with a block of cheese we want to start at the top and build momentum going down the slots to make grating easy, but that's just not possible with this grater.We'll be going back to our uncomfortable grater because at least it works without all these hassles.


Question: What happened to the fiesta set because of Amazon's poor packaging?

This fiesta set in Shamrock green is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. This caused breakage and scratching. When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.

Answer: breakage and scratching

This caused breakage and scratching .

This fiesta set in Shamrock green is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. <hl> This caused breakage and scratching . <hl> When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.

This fiesta set in Shamrock green is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. This caused <hl> breakage and scratching <hl>. When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.

This caused <hl> breakage and scratching <hl> .


Question: What did the reviewer get the connectors out of the poles with?

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a pliers to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that Whitmor replaced the parts without charge.

Answer: pliers

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. <hl> Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a pliers to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. <hl> I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that Whitmor replaced the parts without charge.

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a <hl> pliers <hl> to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that Whitmor replaced the parts without charge.


Question: Where does the product look good?

After many years of using olive oil and buying different dispensers that were disappointing , this Rachel Ray product is great. It looks good on the kitchen counter and is easy to fill.Olive oil comes out In a perfect stream and after using , no drips down the sides, because of the design of bottle.I like that it is opaque, and I feel it does keep the olive oil fresher.Retail stores carry this product, but I had not been able to find the eggplant color, so ordering from Amazon was the way to go and the price was good.I am pleased with this purchase!

Answer: kitchen

After many years of using olive oil and buying different dispensers that were disappointing , this Rachel Ray product is great. <hl> It looks good on the kitchen counter and is easy to fill. <hl> Olive oil comes out In a perfect stream and after using , no drips down the sides, because of the design of bottle. I like that it is opaque, and I feel it does keep the olive oil fresher. Retail stores carry this product, but I had not been able to find the eggplant color, so ordering from Amazon was the way to go and the price was good. I am pleased with this purchase!

After many years of using olive oil and buying different dispensers that were disappointing , this Rachel Ray product is great. It looks good on the <hl> kitchen <hl> counter and is easy to fill.Olive oil comes out In a perfect stream and after using , no drips down the sides, because of the design of bottle.I like that it is opaque, and I feel it does keep the olive oil fresher.Retail stores carry this product, but I had not been able to find the eggplant color, so ordering from Amazon was the way to go and the price was good.I am pleased with this purchase!


Question: What did this person buy?

These lids are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail.Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.

Answer: lids

<hl> These lids are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. <hl> They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail. Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.

These <hl> lids <hl> are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail.Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.


Question: What is the review about?

This review was written by my wife.Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. The cutting board comes with 4 plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.

Answer: Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board

This review was written by my wife. <hl> Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen. <hl> The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. The cutting board comes with 4 plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.

This review was written by my wife.<hl> Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board <hl> is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. The cutting board comes with 4 plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.


Question: what are the worm screws coated with

This corkscrew replaces a costly winged corkscrew that had it's worm break inside the cork.I thought this corkscrew would be harder to use then the winged type, but am pleasantly surprised that it is easier to use. The foil cutter is effective and easy to use. The teflon coated worm screws into the cork with almost no effort. Unlike the winged type, you turn the bottle, not the corkscrew, to insert the worm into the cork. The two step hinged prying tool makes it easy to start the cork out, and then with a slight shift get the cork all the way out. More pleasant features are that a bottle cap opener is included, this tool feels great in the hand, it's about the cheapest good quality corkscrew around, and it's good looking. The pictures don't do it justice.Salud!

Answer: teflon

This corkscrew replaces a costly winged corkscrew that had it's worm break inside the cork. I thought this corkscrew would be harder to use then the winged type, but am pleasantly surprised that it is easier to use. The foil cutter is effective and easy to use. <hl> The teflon coated worm screws into the cork with almost no effort. <hl> Unlike the winged type, you turn the bottle, not the corkscrew, to insert the worm into the cork. The two step hinged prying tool makes it easy to start the cork out, and then with a slight shift get the cork all the way out. More pleasant features are that a bottle cap opener is included, this tool feels great in the hand, it's about the cheapest good quality corkscrew around, and it's good looking. The pictures don't do it justice. Salud!

This corkscrew replaces a costly winged corkscrew that had it's worm break inside the cork.I thought this corkscrew would be harder to use then the winged type, but am pleasantly surprised that it is easier to use. The foil cutter is effective and easy to use. The <hl> teflon <hl> coated worm screws into the cork with almost no effort. Unlike the winged type, you turn the bottle, not the corkscrew, to insert the worm into the cork. The two step hinged prying tool makes it easy to start the cork out, and then with a slight shift get the cork all the way out. More pleasant features are that a bottle cap opener is included, this tool feels great in the hand, it's about the cheapest good quality corkscrew around, and it's good looking. The pictures don't do it justice.Salud!


Question: What did they do a few times to get rid of plastic smell?

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

Answer: heating up water

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa. <hl> It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. <hl> It hasn't been an issue since.

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just <hl> heating up water <hl> in it. It hasn't been an issue since.