Question: Which area does the user wish to keep cool?

I really like panel. is as it is in the picture. The cool thing is that it really insulates the room nicely it keeps my sleep area cool and it prevents my living area from getting cold

Answer: sleep area

I really like panel. is as it is in the picture. <hl> The cool thing is that it really insulates the room nicely it keeps my sleep area cool <hl> and it prevents my living area from getting cold

I really like panel. is as it is in the picture. The cool thing is that it really insulates the room nicely it keeps my <hl> sleep area <hl> cool and it prevents my living area from getting cold


Question: What was the choppers/dicers made of?

I have already owned a couple of similar chopper/dicers. All were essentially plastic and did an adequate job on onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc. Equipped with a plastic cleaning tool and three cutting grids, its tray has measure lines of its side and when held vertically will provide an accurate measure.While this cuts fairly well and hand washes easily, my only concern are that all body components are plastic. Given my past experience, the plastic pieces are the first things to fatigue and when using you must not exert a lot of pressure on the handle to force fruits and vegetables through the cutting grids. This may result in breakage or fatigue.While this is a relatively inexpensive kitchen tool, I suggest contacting the manufacturer if problems arise. This item has a one year warranty. This is not a bad item, but it does have construction issues.

Answer: plastic

I have already owned a couple of similar chopper/dicers. <hl> All were essentially plastic and did an adequate job on onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc. <hl> Equipped with a plastic cleaning tool and three cutting grids, its tray has measure lines of its side and when held vertically will provide an accurate measure. While this cuts fairly well and hand washes easily, my only concern are that all body components are plastic. Given my past experience, the plastic pieces are the first things to fatigue and when using you must not exert a lot of pressure on the handle to force fruits and vegetables through the cutting grids. This may result in breakage or fatigue. While this is a relatively inexpensive kitchen tool, I suggest contacting the manufacturer if problems arise. This item has a one year warranty. This is not a bad item, but it does have construction issues.

I have already owned a couple of similar chopper/dicers. All were essentially <hl> plastic <hl> and did an adequate job on onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, etc. Equipped with a plastic cleaning tool and three cutting grids, its tray has measure lines of its side and when held vertically will provide an accurate measure.While this cuts fairly well and hand washes easily, my only concern are that all body components are plastic. Given my past experience, the plastic pieces are the first things to fatigue and when using you must not exert a lot of pressure on the handle to force fruits and vegetables through the cutting grids. This may result in breakage or fatigue.While this is a relatively inexpensive kitchen tool, I suggest contacting the manufacturer if problems arise. This item has a one year warranty. This is not a bad item, but it does have construction issues.


Question: What is it not going to do?

The system itself has good intentions and isn't overly cheap, but it is certainly not going to make the complex cup of coffee that a french press or Chemex will.I have never had a problem with the acidity of coffee, and when I tried cold-brewed, it was the bland taste that lacked all the complex flavor notes that drove me away. Maybe for iced coffee - maybe - but not for the add-hot-water-to-concentrate crowd that has cropped up. You are short-changing the complex flavors that only hot water can extract.

Answer: make the complex cup of coffee

<hl> The system itself has good intentions and isn't overly cheap, but it is certainly not going to make the complex cup of coffee that a french press or Chemex will. <hl> I have never had a problem with the acidity of coffee, and when I tried cold-brewed, it was the bland taste that lacked all the complex flavor notes that drove me away. Maybe for iced coffee - maybe - but not for the add-hot-water-to-concentrate crowd that has cropped up. You are short-changing the complex flavors that only hot water can extract.

The system itself has good intentions and isn't overly cheap, but it is certainly not going to <hl> make the complex cup of coffee <hl> that a french press or Chemex will.I have never had a problem with the acidity of coffee, and when I tried cold-brewed, it was the bland taste that lacked all the complex flavor notes that drove me away. Maybe for iced coffee - maybe - but not for the add-hot-water-to-concentrate crowd that has cropped up. You are short-changing the complex flavors that only hot water can extract.


Question: What happens to the bacon fat?

I had this bacon cooker in the past and was satisfied with it for the price. It's much more convenient than the ones on which you have to put each slice vertically in a slat. The fat does drip off adequately; and it is dishwasher friendly, if you wipe it with a paper towel first. As with all microwave bacon cookers, the fat does pop and splatter through the microwave, but you have to leave it uncovered for maximum crispness. It cooks and cleans well. After a while, it seems to lose its finish, turn brown, as if burned, and then does not clean as well or cook as evenly. I had the last one for 5 years and make bacon a couple of times a month, even if only a slice to crumble on a salad. It didn't get heavy use, but certainly I feel that I got my money's worth. The bacon cooks, crisps, browns and stays flat nicely. You can squeeze about 7-8 slices on it. I'd recommend it, and obviously would buy it again.

Answer: pop and splatter through the microwave

I had this bacon cooker in the past and was satisfied with it for the price. It's much more convenient than the ones on which you have to put each slice vertically in a slat. The fat does drip off adequately; and it is dishwasher friendly, if you wipe it with a paper towel first. <hl> As with all microwave bacon cookers, the fat does pop and splatter through the microwave , but you have to leave it uncovered for maximum crispness. <hl> It cooks and cleans well. After a while, it seems to lose its finish, turn brown, as if burned, and then does not clean as well or cook as evenly. I had the last one for 5 years and make bacon a couple of times a month, even if only a slice to crumble on a salad. It didn't get heavy use, but certainly I feel that I got my money's worth. The bacon cooks, crisps, browns and stays flat nicely. You can squeeze about 7-8 slices on it. I'd recommend it, and obviously would buy it again.

I had this bacon cooker in the past and was satisfied with it for the price. It's much more convenient than the ones on which you have to put each slice vertically in a slat. The fat does drip off adequately; and it is dishwasher friendly, if you wipe it with a paper towel first. As with all microwave bacon cookers, the fat does <hl> pop and splatter through the microwave <hl>, but you have to leave it uncovered for maximum crispness. It cooks and cleans well. After a while, it seems to lose its finish, turn brown, as if burned, and then does not clean as well or cook as evenly. I had the last one for 5 years and make bacon a couple of times a month, even if only a slice to crumble on a salad. It didn't get heavy use, but certainly I feel that I got my money's worth. The bacon cooks, crisps, browns and stays flat nicely. You can squeeze about 7-8 slices on it. I'd recommend it, and obviously would buy it again.

As with all microwave bacon cookers, the fat does <hl> pop and splatter through the microwave <hl> , but you have to leave it uncovered for maximum crispness.


Question: What holds the heavy body weight up?

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey.The magnet on the back is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. I recommend if you need max volume use the stand on the back it projects the sound much better that way.I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.

Answer: magnet on the back

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey. <hl> The magnet on the back is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. <hl> However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. I recommend if you need max volume use the stand on the back it projects the sound much better that way. I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey.The <hl> magnet on the back <hl> is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. I recommend if you need max volume use the stand on the back it projects the sound much better that way.I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.


Question: How long has this person had an upright Dyson?

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

Answer: 6-7 years

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. <hl> I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years , but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. <hl> I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least <hl> 6-7 years <hl>, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

I have had an upright Dyson for at least <hl> 6-7 years <hl> , but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand.


Question: What do they think of the Funtainer bottles?

I've used these Funtainer bottles for years for my 2 kids and we love them. We have a set for milk and a set for water. The ONLY thing I wish these had is a little latch to hold the top shut. Yes, they do snap closed and require you to push the button to open them - but more than once we've had the bottles pop open in my kids' lunchboxes and leak all over (the drink drips/pours out the straw). I'm guessing it's from bumping against other things in their bags??? We keep them inside gallon sized ziploc bags lined with paper towels now, after I had to replace 2 library books that ended up soaked in my son's backpack. The bags work well to contain the mess if/when they open now, but I REALLY wish there was a latch on these like there is on the bigger ones. Otherwise these are fantastic!

Answer: love them

<hl> I've used these Funtainer bottles for years for my 2 kids and we love them . <hl> We have a set for milk and a set for water. The ONLY thing I wish these had is a little latch to hold the top shut. Yes, they do snap closed and require you to push the button to open them - but more than once we've had the bottles pop open in my kids' lunchboxes and leak all over (the drink drips/pours out the straw). I'm guessing it's from bumping against other things in their bags??? We keep them inside gallon sized ziploc bags lined with paper towels now, after I had to replace 2 library books that ended up soaked in my son's backpack. The bags work well to contain the mess if/when they open now, but I REALLY wish there was a latch on these like there is on the bigger ones. Otherwise these are fantastic!

I've used these Funtainer bottles for years for my 2 kids and we <hl> love them <hl>. We have a set for milk and a set for water. The ONLY thing I wish these had is a little latch to hold the top shut. Yes, they do snap closed and require you to push the button to open them - but more than once we've had the bottles pop open in my kids' lunchboxes and leak all over (the drink drips/pours out the straw). I'm guessing it's from bumping against other things in their bags??? We keep them inside gallon sized ziploc bags lined with paper towels now, after I had to replace 2 library books that ended up soaked in my son's backpack. The bags work well to contain the mess if/when they open now, but I REALLY wish there was a latch on these like there is on the bigger ones. Otherwise these are fantastic!

I've used these Funtainer bottles for years for my 2 kids and we <hl> love them <hl> .


Question: How many stars did the reviewer give the product?

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a "real" mug of coffee. Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? The instructions are a bit misleading about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.

Answer: 4

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). <hl> The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a &#3 4 ;real" mug of coffee. <hl> Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? The instructions are a bit misleading about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a &#3<hl> 4 <hl>;real" mug of coffee. Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? The instructions are a bit misleading about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.

The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a &#3 <hl> 4 <hl> ;real" mug of coffee.


Question: What rooms is this trash can good for?

These trash cans are the perfect size for rooms with less garbage can usage, like the bathroom, bedroom, or your desk. They're fingerprint proof and include 3 FREE BAGS for you to use. There's a plastic insert in the trash can to allow for easily hiding the trash bags and for holding the bags in place. If you'd prefer not to buy the Simple Human trash bags, you can use grocery store bags or if you're REALLY feeling adventurous, you could skip the bag and just wash the plastic insert after you throw out it's contents in a different room. (Ex. The kitchen as that one really should have a bag and be much larger)

Answer: bathroom, bedroom, or your desk

<hl> These trash cans are the perfect size for rooms with less garbage can usage, like the bathroom, bedroom, or your desk . <hl> They're fingerprint proof and include 3 FREE BAGS for you to use. There's a plastic insert in the trash can to allow for easily hiding the trash bags and for holding the bags in place. If you'd prefer not to buy the Simple Human trash bags, you can use grocery store bags or if you're REALLY feeling adventurous, you could skip the bag and just wash the plastic insert after you throw out it's contents in a different room. (Ex. The kitchen as that one really should have a bag and be much larger)

These trash cans are the perfect size for rooms with less garbage can usage, like the <hl> bathroom, bedroom, or your desk <hl>. They're fingerprint proof and include 3 FREE BAGS for you to use. There's a plastic insert in the trash can to allow for easily hiding the trash bags and for holding the bags in place. If you'd prefer not to buy the Simple Human trash bags, you can use grocery store bags or if you're REALLY feeling adventurous, you could skip the bag and just wash the plastic insert after you throw out it's contents in a different room. (Ex. The kitchen as that one really should have a bag and be much larger)

These trash cans are the perfect size for rooms with less garbage can usage, like the <hl> bathroom, bedroom, or your desk <hl> .


Question: What aspect of the product make it easy to lift?

This bin is perfect for organizing all sorts of small kitchen staples. Extract bottles, small canned goods, sauce bottles, canned tuna, etc. You can group together like items and still see them at a glance. The handles make it easy to lift and carry the items. IT would also be handy for organizing small craft supplies, buttons, needles, glue, etc. Make sure you measure the storage shelves and compare it to the measurements of the bin to get the one that best suits your needs. My pantry has long, narrow shelves, and this fits fine. I will be getting more for various storage purposes.

Answer: handles

This bin is perfect for organizing all sorts of small kitchen staples. Extract bottles, small canned goods, sauce bottles, canned tuna, etc. You can group together like items and still see them at a glance. <hl> The handles make it easy to lift and carry the items. <hl> IT would also be handy for organizing small craft supplies, buttons, needles, glue, etc. Make sure you measure the storage shelves and compare it to the measurements of the bin to get the one that best suits your needs. My pantry has long, narrow shelves, and this fits fine. I will be getting more for various storage purposes.

This bin is perfect for organizing all sorts of small kitchen staples. Extract bottles, small canned goods, sauce bottles, canned tuna, etc. You can group together like items and still see them at a glance. The <hl> handles <hl> make it easy to lift and carry the items. IT would also be handy for organizing small craft supplies, buttons, needles, glue, etc. Make sure you measure the storage shelves and compare it to the measurements of the bin to get the one that best suits your needs. My pantry has long, narrow shelves, and this fits fine. I will be getting more for various storage purposes.


Question: What does it clean up well?

This was on sale at such a good price that I had to try it. I always wanted a cordless vacuum but didn't think it would really do much so I never bought one. This one breaks that rule for sure! It actually works! It is so easy to use this instead of my regular vacuum cleaner everyday. This one will be my go-to one for most of the week from now on. I will only have to use my full vacuum cleaner a few times a week now. I love this little sweeper. I have 3 cats and one dog and it cleans up even pet hair incredibly. I can vacuum the whole middle level of my house on one battery charge, including my sectional couch. It charges quickly as well if I want to take it upstairs later in the day. This little charmer is a keeper in my house and here to stay.

Answer: pet hair

This was on sale at such a good price that I had to try it. I always wanted a cordless vacuum but didn't think it would really do much so I never bought one. This one breaks that rule for sure! It actually works! It is so easy to use this instead of my regular vacuum cleaner everyday. This one will be my go-to one for most of the week from now on. I will only have to use my full vacuum cleaner a few times a week now. I love this little sweeper. <hl> I have 3 cats and one dog and it cleans up even pet hair incredibly. <hl> I can vacuum the whole middle level of my house on one battery charge, including my sectional couch. It charges quickly as well if I want to take it upstairs later in the day. This little charmer is a keeper in my house and here to stay.

This was on sale at such a good price that I had to try it. I always wanted a cordless vacuum but didn't think it would really do much so I never bought one. This one breaks that rule for sure! It actually works! It is so easy to use this instead of my regular vacuum cleaner everyday. This one will be my go-to one for most of the week from now on. I will only have to use my full vacuum cleaner a few times a week now. I love this little sweeper. I have 3 cats and one dog and it cleans up even <hl> pet hair <hl> incredibly. I can vacuum the whole middle level of my house on one battery charge, including my sectional couch. It charges quickly as well if I want to take it upstairs later in the day. This little charmer is a keeper in my house and here to stay.


Question: why did the reviewer buy the spice jar labels initially?

I'm horribly disorganized. Well, not really, but my husband couldn't seem to find things on the wire shelves in our kitchen. Until [dramatic music] Attack of the Mouse Horde.Suddenly it was necessary to put foodstuffs and other items in large plastic boxes; even though they are translucent enough to see through, they're still a little opaque. At a distance it was difficult to discern exactly what was where. I knew where the bread box was, but he'd end up taking two or three off the shelf when he wanted to make a sandwich.Incidentally, the box idea worked. We are no longer bothered by the [fading dramatic music] Mouse Horde.Enter Ziggyboard. I'd gotten these spice jar labels to ID spices in a glass jar set; the idea of being able to rewrite is ideal for my purpose. With the left-over labels (there are plenty of labels if you're only doing spices) I could ID the plastic boxes. Interesting result and totally unexpected.I can find things myself far more easily. Husband can find the bread and now knows where to stash things; in the past I would periodically put things away he'd left out. With such clarity of organization now present in my kitchen, I began looking for other things to use labels on, and whole cabinets were cleared, cleaned, and reorganized.I've now purchased the rectangular label version in an attempt to tame the worst of all problem rooms: my sewing/crochet/art studio. Honestly, one would think I had a hoarding problem or something...

Answer: to ID spices

I'm horribly disorganized. Well, not really, but my husband couldn't seem to find things on the wire shelves in our kitchen. Until [dramatic music] Attack of the Mouse Horde. Suddenly it was necessary to put foodstuffs and other items in large plastic boxes; even though they are translucent enough to see through, they're still a little opaque. At a distance it was difficult to discern exactly what was where. I knew where the bread box was, but he'd end up taking two or three off the shelf when he wanted to make a sandwich. Incidentally, the box idea worked. We are no longer bothered by the [fading dramatic music] Mouse Horde. Enter Ziggyboard. <hl> I'd gotten these spice jar labels to ID spices in a glass jar set; the idea of being able to rewrite is ideal for my purpose. <hl> With the left-over labels (there are plenty of labels if you're only doing spices) I could ID the plastic boxes. Interesting result and totally unexpected. I can find things myself far more easily. Husband can find the bread and now knows where to stash things; in the past I would periodically put things away he'd left out. With such clarity of organization now present in my kitchen, I began looking for other things to use labels on, and whole cabinets were cleared, cleaned, and reorganized. I've now purchased the rectangular label version in an attempt to tame the worst of all problem rooms: my sewing/crochet/art studio. Honestly, one would think I had a hoarding problem or something...

I'm horribly disorganized. Well, not really, but my husband couldn't seem to find things on the wire shelves in our kitchen. Until [dramatic music] Attack of the Mouse Horde.Suddenly it was necessary to put foodstuffs and other items in large plastic boxes; even though they are translucent enough to see through, they're still a little opaque. At a distance it was difficult to discern exactly what was where. I knew where the bread box was, but he'd end up taking two or three off the shelf when he wanted to make a sandwich.Incidentally, the box idea worked. We are no longer bothered by the [fading dramatic music] Mouse Horde.Enter Ziggyboard. I'd gotten these spice jar labels <hl> to ID spices <hl> in a glass jar set; the idea of being able to rewrite is ideal for my purpose. With the left-over labels (there are plenty of labels if you're only doing spices) I could ID the plastic boxes. Interesting result and totally unexpected.I can find things myself far more easily. Husband can find the bread and now knows where to stash things; in the past I would periodically put things away he'd left out. With such clarity of organization now present in my kitchen, I began looking for other things to use labels on, and whole cabinets were cleared, cleaned, and reorganized.I've now purchased the rectangular label version in an attempt to tame the worst of all problem rooms: my sewing/crochet/art studio. Honestly, one would think I had a hoarding problem or something...


Question: What does the author use the smaller drain plug for from the endurance set?

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in the bathtub drain. Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. I put the smaller one in the kitchen sink on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.

Answer: the kitchen sink

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in the bathtub drain. Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. <hl> I put the smaller one in the kitchen sink on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. <hl> Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in the bathtub drain. Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. I put the smaller one in <hl> the kitchen sink <hl> on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.


Question: What size was the travel cup?

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: 14 ounce

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 my <hl> 14 ounce <hl> 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.


Question: Did the author have success with rolling sushi in the past?

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea.I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways.It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. It is easy to set up and clean and put away.I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.

Answer: My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results.

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea. I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. <hl> My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways. <hl> It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. It is easy to set up and clean and put away. I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea.I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. <hl> My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. <hl> Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways.It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. It is easy to set up and clean and put away.I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.


Question: What has to be secured so the mattress doesn't deflate?

I'm glad I bought this mattress. I did it so I would have more bed space for other people when they visit. It fills up fast with the built in pump and lasts all night. I think it does need to be refilled before each use but it doesn't deflate much during the night. (The air latch needs to be properly secured otherwise it will deflate.) Comfort-wise, I would say it's about 7 out of 10. But, it's an airbed so that is sort of to be expected. Size-wise, it's nice and big and fits two adults comfortably.

Answer: air latch

I'm glad I bought this mattress. I did it so I would have more bed space for other people when they visit. It fills up fast with the built in pump and lasts all night. I think it does need to be refilled before each use but it doesn't deflate much during the night. <hl> (The air latch needs to be properly secured otherwise it will deflate.) <hl> Comfort-wise, I would say it's about 7 out of 10. But, it's an airbed so that is sort of to be expected. Size-wise, it's nice and big and fits two adults comfortably.

I'm glad I bought this mattress. I did it so I would have more bed space for other people when they visit. It fills up fast with the built in pump and lasts all night. I think it does need to be refilled before each use but it doesn't deflate much during the night. (The <hl> air latch <hl> needs to be properly secured otherwise it will deflate.) Comfort-wise, I would say it's about 7 out of 10. But, it's an airbed so that is sort of to be expected. Size-wise, it's nice and big and fits two adults comfortably.


Question: What didn't the item fit into in the reviewers home?

I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it didn't fit any of our doors. It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them.I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. So I am not sure what is up with this particular door rack. Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.

Answer: didn't fit any of our doors.

<hl> I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it didn't fit any of our doors. It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. <hl> On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them. I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. So I am not sure what is up with this particular door rack. Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.

I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it <hl> didn't fit any of our doors. <hl> It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them.I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. So I am not sure what is up with this particular door rack. Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.


Question: What kind of socket do you need?

I'm not sure what product was received by the other folks that have written reviews about this product but I do know that my Ionizer was a real DUD.First of all you need a really DEEP 12v socket in order to plug it in - take a look at the picture - see the little silver button on the side? That is how deep your socket must be in order to turn the Ionizer on. Then you have to constantly adjust it in the socket in order for it to stay ON.Finally it has such little power that it would take about six weeks for it to purify the air in an SUV, possibly longer.Not what I expected until I realized that it was made in China. Truly another piece of imported garbage. It is a very expensive piece of plastic junk.Buy American - if you can find it.

Answer: a really DEEP 12v socket

<hl> I'm not sure what product was received by the other folks that have written reviews about this product but I do know that my Ionizer was a real DUD.First of all you need a really DEEP 12v socket in order to plug it in - take a look at the picture - see the little silver button on the side? <hl> That is how deep your socket must be in order to turn the Ionizer on. Then you have to constantly adjust it in the socket in order for it to stay ON.Finally it has such little power that it would take about six weeks for it to purify the air in an SUV, possibly longer. Not what I expected until I realized that it was made in China. Truly another piece of imported garbage. It is a very expensive piece of plastic junk. Buy American - if you can find it.

I'm not sure what product was received by the other folks that have written reviews about this product but I do know that my Ionizer was a real DUD.First of all you need <hl> a really DEEP 12v socket <hl> in order to plug it in - take a look at the picture - see the little silver button on the side? That is how deep your socket must be in order to turn the Ionizer on. Then you have to constantly adjust it in the socket in order for it to stay ON.Finally it has such little power that it would take about six weeks for it to purify the air in an SUV, possibly longer.Not what I expected until I realized that it was made in China. Truly another piece of imported garbage. It is a very expensive piece of plastic junk.Buy American - if you can find it.


Question: How did the eggs cook?

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Answer: completely even

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. <hl> The eggs cooked completely even , the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! <hl> I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked <hl> completely even <hl>, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

The eggs cooked <hl> completely even <hl> , the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect!


Question: what does the writer wish was different about the glass?

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Answer: bit bigger

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for <hl> sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger . <hl>

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little <hl> bit bigger <hl>.

sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little <hl> bit bigger <hl> .


Question: Are these pans nonstick?

These are beautiful. I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's great nonstick interior. This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. By the way these are heavy mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.

Answer: great nonstick

These are beautiful. <hl> I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's great nonstick interior. <hl> This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. By the way these are heavy mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.

These are beautiful. I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's <hl> great nonstick <hl> interior. This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. By the way these are heavy mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.


Question: Does the author recommend it for bath tubs with 90 degree angles?

OXO GG Press Sure Corner CaddyThis thing is magic! It is a shower and tub corner stuff holder. It doesn't use ANY glue or screws to hold, just friction. If you have an open corner in your shower or bath tub you can most likely use this. If your corner is heavily coved you may have an issue. If it's a squared corner, get this!After opening the box it comes in you remove the caddy, take off the plastic and paper wrapping, and then step into your shower. Align it to a corner, if you have a small level, use it to straighten it. Then once you are happy, firmly press the big front mounted button and voilà it is now mounted in your corner. This is as easy as it gets. The box and the instructions don't tell you the weight capacity, a major omission from Oxo. Still I loaded it up with two full big bottles of bath stuff and a wash cloth and scrubber. It can hold a bunch more and seemed like it could easily carry a big load.It survived some steamy showers with ease and looks like a great addition to my shower. I'll report back if it ever fails and falls. It easily removes by pulling out the big button, no marks left. This is a fantastic device.

Answer: If it's a squared corner, get this

If it's a squared corner, get this !

OXO GG Press Sure Corner CaddyThis thing is magic! It is a shower and tub corner stuff holder. It doesn't use ANY glue or screws to hold, just friction. If you have an open corner in your shower or bath tub you can most likely use this. If your corner is heavily coved you may have an issue. <hl> If it's a squared corner, get this ! <hl> After opening the box it comes in you remove the caddy, take off the plastic and paper wrapping, and then step into your shower. Align it to a corner, if you have a small level, use it to straighten it. Then once you are happy, firmly press the big front mounted button and voilà it is now mounted in your corner. This is as easy as it gets. The box and the instructions don't tell you the weight capacity, a major omission from Oxo. Still I loaded it up with two full big bottles of bath stuff and a wash cloth and scrubber. It can hold a bunch more and seemed like it could easily carry a big load. It survived some steamy showers with ease and looks like a great addition to my shower. I'll report back if it ever fails and falls. It easily removes by pulling out the big button, no marks left. This is a fantastic device.

OXO GG Press Sure Corner CaddyThis thing is magic! It is a shower and tub corner stuff holder. It doesn't use ANY glue or screws to hold, just friction. If you have an open corner in your shower or bath tub you can most likely use this. If your corner is heavily coved you may have an issue. <hl> If it's a squared corner, get this <hl>!After opening the box it comes in you remove the caddy, take off the plastic and paper wrapping, and then step into your shower. Align it to a corner, if you have a small level, use it to straighten it. Then once you are happy, firmly press the big front mounted button and voilà it is now mounted in your corner. This is as easy as it gets. The box and the instructions don't tell you the weight capacity, a major omission from Oxo. Still I loaded it up with two full big bottles of bath stuff and a wash cloth and scrubber. It can hold a bunch more and seemed like it could easily carry a big load.It survived some steamy showers with ease and looks like a great addition to my shower. I'll report back if it ever fails and falls. It easily removes by pulling out the big button, no marks left. This is a fantastic device.

<hl> If it's a squared corner, get this <hl> !


Question: what type of mug is it?

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Answer: travel

<hl> Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. <hl> Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Functionally, this thermos <hl> travel <hl> mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.


Question: What is being reviewed?

Being retired and living alone I was looking for a slow cooker to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. I like the digital timer and cooking level and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.

Answer: slow cooker

Being retired and living alone I was looking for <hl> a slow cooker to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. <hl> I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. I like the digital timer and cooking level and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.

Being retired and living alone I was looking for a <hl> slow cooker <hl> to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. I like the digital timer and cooking level and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.


Question: What is the writer disappointed in?

I purchased one of these about 2 years ago from a housewares store, (I thought Bed,Bath, & Beyond). Anyway, I use mine to keep powdered sugar in. Since I bake a lot, it has come in handy quite a bit. It's so convenient to store with the airtight cap. About a year ago I started looking for another one for cocoa powder and had been unable to find it, until now on Amazon! I'm so happy!UPDATE 8/23/09 - I'm reducing my 4 stars to 2! I had submitted the previous review before receiving the item. This particular one is much bigger than the one I already have. Mine must be about 4 oz. Anyway, the size is not the major disappointment, the shaker lid does not fit snug. I have horrible visions of this top flying off and wasting my cocoa powder all over the place. Also, with the lid not fitting snug, it would not keep the powder fresh while it was stored in it. Sorry if my previous review persuaded someone to purchase this item. I no longer comment on any items until I actually receive them.

Answer: shaker lid does not fit snug

I purchased one of these about 2 years ago from a housewares store, (I thought Bed,Bath, & Beyond). Anyway, I use mine to keep powdered sugar in. Since I bake a lot, it has come in handy quite a bit. It's so convenient to store with the airtight cap. About a year ago I started looking for another one for cocoa powder and had been unable to find it, until now on Amazon! I'm so happy!UPDATE 8/23/09 - I'm reducing my 4 stars to 2! I had submitted the previous review before receiving the item. This particular one is much bigger than the one I already have. Mine must be about 4 oz. <hl> Anyway, the size is not the major disappointment, the shaker lid does not fit snug . <hl> I have horrible visions of this top flying off and wasting my cocoa powder all over the place. Also, with the lid not fitting snug, it would not keep the powder fresh while it was stored in it. Sorry if my previous review persuaded someone to purchase this item. I no longer comment on any items until I actually receive them.

I purchased one of these about 2 years ago from a housewares store, (I thought Bed,Bath, & Beyond). Anyway, I use mine to keep powdered sugar in. Since I bake a lot, it has come in handy quite a bit. It's so convenient to store with the airtight cap. About a year ago I started looking for another one for cocoa powder and had been unable to find it, until now on Amazon! I'm so happy!UPDATE 8/23/09 - I'm reducing my 4 stars to 2! I had submitted the previous review before receiving the item. This particular one is much bigger than the one I already have. Mine must be about 4 oz. Anyway, the size is not the major disappointment, the <hl> shaker lid does not fit snug <hl>. I have horrible visions of this top flying off and wasting my cocoa powder all over the place. Also, with the lid not fitting snug, it would not keep the powder fresh while it was stored in it. Sorry if my previous review persuaded someone to purchase this item. I no longer comment on any items until I actually receive them.

Anyway, the size is not the major disappointment, the <hl> shaker lid does not fit snug <hl> .


Question: How long does the liquid stay cold?

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold all day long. No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink.. plus the bottle opener! Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

Answer: all day long

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. <hl> I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold all day long . <hl> No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink.. plus the bottle opener! Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold <hl> all day long <hl>. No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink.. plus the bottle opener! Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold <hl> all day long <hl> .


Question: How many rinses were necessary with the Mavea filter?

The Maeva Universal Filter 2 pack is a great alternative to buying the Brita replacement filters because they just don't need presoaking. In our home we have very hard water and so we use both the water pitchers and the larger three gallon dispenser in our refrigerator. WThe Mavea filter fit in both units absolutely perfectly. Unlike Brita filters they don't need that presoak or the need to run at least two to six pitchers of water just to get the grayish carbon residue out of the water in order to get it to come out clear. Even though it technically was not necessary, one rinse sufficed with the Mavea filter and the water ran crystal clear and clean. The water tastes great and it seems to be removing the same level of impurities and are lasting at least the same amount of time as the Brita filters, too. I was very pleasantly surprised with this product and the pricing is comparable. It is most likely that we I will continue to buy this brand over Brita's own.

Answer: one rinse sufficed

The Maeva Universal Filter 2 pack is a great alternative to buying the Brita replacement filters because they just don't need presoaking. In our home we have very hard water and so we use both the water pitchers and the larger three gallon dispenser in our refrigerator. WThe Mavea filter fit in both units absolutely perfectly. Unlike Brita filters they don't need that presoak or the need to run at least two to six pitchers of water just to get the grayish carbon residue out of the water in order to get it to come out clear. <hl> Even though it technically was not necessary, one rinse sufficed with the Mavea filter and the water ran crystal clear and clean. <hl> The water tastes great and it seems to be removing the same level of impurities and are lasting at least the same amount of time as the Brita filters, too. I was very pleasantly surprised with this product and the pricing is comparable. It is most likely that we I will continue to buy this brand over Brita's own.

The Maeva Universal Filter 2 pack is a great alternative to buying the Brita replacement filters because they just don't need presoaking. In our home we have very hard water and so we use both the water pitchers and the larger three gallon dispenser in our refrigerator. WThe Mavea filter fit in both units absolutely perfectly. Unlike Brita filters they don't need that presoak or the need to run at least two to six pitchers of water just to get the grayish carbon residue out of the water in order to get it to come out clear. Even though it technically was not necessary, <hl> one rinse sufficed <hl> with the Mavea filter and the water ran crystal clear and clean. The water tastes great and it seems to be removing the same level of impurities and are lasting at least the same amount of time as the Brita filters, too. I was very pleasantly surprised with this product and the pricing is comparable. It is most likely that we I will continue to buy this brand over Brita's own.


Question: When did I start cooking with the cast iron pan?

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. I just started cooking with it yesterday. I would like them more airy. The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost diesel like smell no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.

Answer: yesterday

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. <hl> I just started cooking with it yesterday . <hl> I would like them more airy. The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost diesel like smell no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. I just started cooking with it <hl> yesterday <hl>. I would like them more airy. The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost diesel like smell no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.

I just started cooking with it <hl> yesterday <hl> .


Question: From whom did the writer get the idea to use the casserole that way?

I ordered one of these covered casseroles to use as a salt crock. I fill it up with kosher salt and keep it right by the stove and find it to be the perfect size opening for me to snag a pinch of salt without it being outrageously big or too small. (If you watch a lot of Alton Brown like I do, you'll know how often he reaches for the kosher salt; now mine is actually convenient to reach and beautiful enough to leave out all the time!!!) It looks great sitting out on my counter where it is always left out. An even better benefit is that it matches with the other Le Creuset products I have in my kitchen. Is this thing made in China like others have suggested, sure, but for the price, I found the quality to be right on par with my expectations!

Answer: Alton Brown

I ordered one of these covered casseroles to use as a salt crock. I fill it up with kosher salt and keep it right by the stove and find it to be the perfect size opening for me to snag a pinch of salt without it being outrageously big or too small. <hl> (If you watch a lot of Alton Brown like I do, you'll know how often he reaches for the kosher salt; now mine is actually convenient to reach and beautiful enough to leave out all the time!!!) <hl> It looks great sitting out on my counter where it is always left out. An even better benefit is that it matches with the other Le Creuset products I have in my kitchen. Is this thing made in China like others have suggested, sure, but for the price, I found the quality to be right on par with my expectations!

I ordered one of these covered casseroles to use as a salt crock. I fill it up with kosher salt and keep it right by the stove and find it to be the perfect size opening for me to snag a pinch of salt without it being outrageously big or too small. (If you watch a lot of <hl> Alton Brown <hl> like I do, you'll know how often he reaches for the kosher salt; now mine is actually convenient to reach and beautiful enough to leave out all the time!!!) It looks great sitting out on my counter where it is always left out. An even better benefit is that it matches with the other Le Creuset products I have in my kitchen. Is this thing made in China like others have suggested, sure, but for the price, I found the quality to be right on par with my expectations!


Question: What product had the poster used before?

I received these to try free as part of a blog review. I'd previously received the company's muffin pan which I strongly prefer to the baking cups- it's just easier to clean a whole pan than it is to clean individual cups. That said, if you want/need to use cups, these are GREAT. They're easy to clean, the muffins baked through nice and evenly, and they feel like they'll last a long time.My only concern is that I'd hate to have someone throw them out if I was using them for a birthday party or with younger kids. I have a 2 yr old and I'm not sure he'd know to not throw them out like you throw out the disposable ones- of course, he's 2 yr old so occasionally I have to dig our spoons and forks out of the trash too. Haha.

Answer: muffin pan

I received these to try free as part of a blog review. <hl> I'd previously received the company's muffin pan which I strongly prefer to the baking cups- it's just easier to clean a whole pan than it is to clean individual cups. <hl> That said, if you want/need to use cups, these are GREAT. They're easy to clean, the muffins baked through nice and evenly, and they feel like they'll last a long time. My only concern is that I'd hate to have someone throw them out if I was using them for a birthday party or with younger kids. I have a 2 yr old and I'm not sure he'd know to not throw them out like you throw out the disposable ones- of course, he's 2 yr old so occasionally I have to dig our spoons and forks out of the trash too. Haha.

I received these to try free as part of a blog review. I'd previously received the company's <hl> muffin pan <hl> which I strongly prefer to the baking cups- it's just easier to clean a whole pan than it is to clean individual cups. That said, if you want/need to use cups, these are GREAT. They're easy to clean, the muffins baked through nice and evenly, and they feel like they'll last a long time.My only concern is that I'd hate to have someone throw them out if I was using them for a birthday party or with younger kids. I have a 2 yr old and I'm not sure he'd know to not throw them out like you throw out the disposable ones- of course, he's 2 yr old so occasionally I have to dig our spoons and forks out of the trash too. Haha.


Question: What would I have done for the Hoover vacuum cleaner if I hadn't already thrown away all the packaging?

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. The Dyson sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have returned it if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin.

Answer: returned it

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. The Dyson sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. <hl> For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have returned it if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin. <hl>

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. The Dyson sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have <hl> returned it <hl> if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin.


Question: What else was made in this pan?

Cute novelty pan, but do not recomend for the 3D version cake. I used this for Thanksgiving and made the pumpkin cake recipe that came with the pan, it was good but had to bake a lot longer than recomended, and the head of the turkey over cooked and would not put together for the 3D version cake. I was dissapointed in this. I also put the turkey dressing in this pan and baked it, it was a hit for our Thanksgiving dinner. So you might want to try it for other things than the 3D cake. Cornbread would be cute! I did find it for half the price that was on Amazon so sent it back. You might want to shop around.

Answer: turkey dressing

Cute novelty pan, but do not recomend for the 3D version cake. I used this for Thanksgiving and made the pumpkin cake recipe that came with the pan, it was good but had to bake a lot longer than recomended, and the head of the turkey over cooked and would not put together for the 3D version cake. I was dissapointed in this. <hl> I also put the turkey dressing in this pan and baked it, it was a hit for our Thanksgiving dinner. <hl> So you might want to try it for other things than the 3D cake. Cornbread would be cute! I did find it for half the price that was on Amazon so sent it back. You might want to shop around.

Cute novelty pan, but do not recomend for the 3D version cake. I used this for Thanksgiving and made the pumpkin cake recipe that came with the pan, it was good but had to bake a lot longer than recomended, and the head of the turkey over cooked and would not put together for the 3D version cake. I was dissapointed in this. I also put the <hl> turkey dressing <hl> in this pan and baked it, it was a hit for our Thanksgiving dinner. So you might want to try it for other things than the 3D cake. Cornbread would be cute! I did find it for half the price that was on Amazon so sent it back. You might want to shop around.


Question: Who wrote New Short Course in Wine?

Good beer tastes best cooled to between fifty and sixty degrees. Bad beer should be cooled until it's too cold to taste. Either way, these little sleeves will bring good beer to drinkable temperature in about ten minutes if it's in the bottle, five in a can. Bad beer takes a little longer, but if you're lucky, by then you will have found something else to drink.Don't overchill good beer: it becomes hard to taste. Don't drink beer that has to be near-frozen to be palatable: it's bad for the spirit.Lynn Hoffman, author ofNew Short Course in Wine,Theand the profoundly moving,Beer and the Nature of the Universe

Answer: Lynn Hoffman

Good beer tastes best cooled to between fifty and sixty degrees. Bad beer should be cooled until it's too cold to taste. Either way, these little sleeves will bring good beer to drinkable temperature in about ten minutes if it's in the bottle, five in a can. Bad beer takes a little longer, but if you're lucky, by then you will have found something else to drink. Don't overchill good beer: it becomes hard to taste. Don't drink beer that has to be near-frozen to be palatable: it's bad for the spirit. <hl> Lynn Hoffman , author ofNew Short Course in Wine,Theand the profoundly moving,Beer and the Nature of the Universe <hl>

Good beer tastes best cooled to between fifty and sixty degrees. Bad beer should be cooled until it's too cold to taste. Either way, these little sleeves will bring good beer to drinkable temperature in about ten minutes if it's in the bottle, five in a can. Bad beer takes a little longer, but if you're lucky, by then you will have found something else to drink.Don't overchill good beer: it becomes hard to taste. Don't drink beer that has to be near-frozen to be palatable: it's bad for the spirit.<hl> Lynn Hoffman <hl>, author ofNew Short Course in Wine,Theand the profoundly moving,Beer and the Nature of the Universe

<hl> Lynn Hoffman <hl> , author ofNew Short Course in Wine,Theand the profoundly moving,Beer and the Nature of the Universe


Question: What are the kind of pets that cause so much need for the Roomba?

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :(But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba. 2 cats, plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great.We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something.The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.

Answer: . 2 cats

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :( <hl> But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba . 2 cats , plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. <hl> And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great. We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something. The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :(But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba<hl> . 2 cats <hl>, plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great.We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something.The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.

But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba <hl> . 2 cats <hl> , plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint.


Question: For what price did the reviewer pick this item up?

Got this with my rewards points when I signed up for a credit card. I was looking at a different Cuisinart one, but free is free. What I like about this is the chopper attachment, its what I have used the most, since I got this at the beginning of summer and haven't had the opportunity to use the immersion feature.I have used the chopper attachment to make salsa, guacamole, blend hot salsa verde, whipped cream, and chop various vegetables. I also used it to make my own Larabars, but after blending the dates and nuts for more than a couple minutes I could smell something overheating, and I could hear it lose power. I will still use it to make Larabars, but I will have to take breaks on it or something.I haven't been able to use the whisk attachment, I must be missing a piece, I have no idea how to attach it. Oh well.

Answer: free

Got this with my rewards points when I signed up for a credit card. <hl> I was looking at a different Cuisinart one, but free is free. <hl> What I like about this is the chopper attachment, its what I have used the most, since I got this at the beginning of summer and haven't had the opportunity to use the immersion feature. I have used the chopper attachment to make salsa, guacamole, blend hot salsa verde, whipped cream, and chop various vegetables. I also used it to make my own Larabars, but after blending the dates and nuts for more than a couple minutes I could smell something overheating, and I could hear it lose power. I will still use it to make Larabars, but I will have to take breaks on it or something. I haven't been able to use the whisk attachment, I must be missing a piece, I have no idea how to attach it. Oh well.

Got this with my rewards points when I signed up for a credit card. I was looking at a different Cuisinart one, but <hl> free <hl> is free. What I like about this is the chopper attachment, its what I have used the most, since I got this at the beginning of summer and haven't had the opportunity to use the immersion feature.I have used the chopper attachment to make salsa, guacamole, blend hot salsa verde, whipped cream, and chop various vegetables. I also used it to make my own Larabars, but after blending the dates and nuts for more than a couple minutes I could smell something overheating, and I could hear it lose power. I will still use it to make Larabars, but I will have to take breaks on it or something.I haven't been able to use the whisk attachment, I must be missing a piece, I have no idea how to attach it. Oh well.


Question: What brand of pots and pans is the reviewer writing about?

I love Circulon pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done.The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. The handles are great and do not get ouch hot. The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees.I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.

Answer: Circulon

<hl> I love Circulon pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. <hl> So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done. The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. The handles are great and do not get ouch hot. The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees. I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.

I love <hl> Circulon <hl> pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done.The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. The handles are great and do not get ouch hot. The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees.I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.