Question: What problems did the customer have with the juicer?

I have been juicing for years now and decided to upgrade my juicer to the Power Grind Pro. It was working great for about a month and then it stopped yielding as much juice. Fruit and veggies kept getting stuck and pieces would shoot out of the basket. I watched your video a couple of times, doing what it said and I was still having problems. I just didn't have the time to stop juicing to clean and finish juicing to only have to clean it again. However, it did make great almond milk but overall I was very disappointed. I ended up returning. I really respected Drew Canole's opinion (who highly recommended it)......not so much anymore.

Answer: stopped yielding as much juice

I have been juicing for years now and decided to upgrade my juicer to the Power Grind Pro. <hl> It was working great for about a month and then it stopped yielding as much juice . <hl> Fruit and veggies kept getting stuck and pieces would shoot out of the basket. I watched your video a couple of times, doing what it said and I was still having problems. I just didn't have the time to stop juicing to clean and finish juicing to only have to clean it again. However, it did make great almond milk but overall I was very disappointed. I ended up returning. I really respected Drew Canole's opinion (who highly recommended it)......not so much anymore.

I have been juicing for years now and decided to upgrade my juicer to the Power Grind Pro. It was working great for about a month and then it <hl> stopped yielding as much juice <hl>. Fruit and veggies kept getting stuck and pieces would shoot out of the basket. I watched your video a couple of times, doing what it said and I was still having problems. I just didn't have the time to stop juicing to clean and finish juicing to only have to clean it again. However, it did make great almond milk but overall I was very disappointed. I ended up returning. I really respected Drew Canole's opinion (who highly recommended it)......not so much anymore.

It was working great for about a month and then it <hl> stopped yielding as much juice <hl> .


Question: The frame is painted what color?

April 2012:I've enjoyed owning this item for years. I mounted it on a 1" thick frame on the wall. The frame has a cutout which fits a `standard' tissue box - it looks like a picture frame. The tiki box is mounted to the frame using a 2-inch' brass hinge at the top - had to drill holes in top of the box to fasten the hinge with small bolts/nuts. When `closed,' the box covers the cutout which is holding the tissue box. Works well, looks good. I painted the frame a dark off-green to go with the color of the face, which is called a 'Moai,' (sculpture) by the Easter Island people. Great conversation piece!

Answer: dark off-green

April 2012:I've enjoyed owning this item for years. I mounted it on a 1" thick frame on the wall. The frame has a cutout which fits a `standard' tissue box - it looks like a picture frame. The tiki box is mounted to the frame using a 2-inch' brass hinge at the top - had to drill holes in top of the box to fasten the hinge with small bolts/nuts. When `closed,' the box covers the cutout which is holding the tissue box. Works well, looks good. <hl> I painted the frame a dark off-green to go with the color of the face, which is called a 'Moai,' (sculpture) by the Easter Island people. <hl> Great conversation piece!

April 2012:I've enjoyed owning this item for years. I mounted it on a 1" thick frame on the wall. The frame has a cutout which fits a `standard' tissue box - it looks like a picture frame. The tiki box is mounted to the frame using a 2-inch' brass hinge at the top - had to drill holes in top of the box to fasten the hinge with small bolts/nuts. When `closed,' the box covers the cutout which is holding the tissue box. Works well, looks good. I painted the frame a <hl> dark off-green <hl> to go with the color of the face, which is called a 'Moai,' (sculpture) by the Easter Island people. Great conversation piece!


Question: Where did the reviewer by their smaller crockpot?

I am quite mystified at the terrible reviews this crock pot has recieved. I bought the largerCrockpot SCVP609-KLS Smart-Pot 6-Quart Oval-Shaped Slow Cooker with Little Dipper, Whitefor my mom about two years ago and we have used it numerous times to cook many things and have never once had any issues with it. I bought this smaller round one at a local department store and it performs just as well as the larger one.The only reason food will boil over is if you overfill it or you use too much water. Meats and vegetables produce their own moisture when cooking inside a crock so adjust the water you add accordingly. For instance, when I make a beef roast I only add about a third cup of water. Naturally the crock is going to get hot because it has to cook the food over an extended period of time, especially if you set it for 4 or 6 hours on the HIGH setting.Keep in mind that not all reviews are accurate. You can get a product that has poor reviews and discover it's an awesome product. The reason for this is that quite often people will simply not read the directions or display any common sense when using the product. I do not mean to make others sound bad, but this has been my experience when purchasing products online (or anywhere for that matter).

Answer: local department store

I am quite mystified at the terrible reviews this crock pot has recieved. I bought the largerCrockpot SCVP609-KLS Smart-Pot 6-Quart Oval-Shaped Slow Cooker with Little Dipper, Whitefor my mom about two years ago and we have used it numerous times to cook many things and have never once had any issues with it. <hl> I bought this smaller round one at a local department store and it performs just as well as the larger one. <hl> The only reason food will boil over is if you overfill it or you use too much water. Meats and vegetables produce their own moisture when cooking inside a crock so adjust the water you add accordingly. For instance, when I make a beef roast I only add about a third cup of water. Naturally the crock is going to get hot because it has to cook the food over an extended period of time, especially if you set it for 4 or 6 hours on the HIGH setting. Keep in mind that not all reviews are accurate. You can get a product that has poor reviews and discover it's an awesome product. The reason for this is that quite often people will simply not read the directions or display any common sense when using the product. I do not mean to make others sound bad, but this has been my experience when purchasing products online (or anywhere for that matter).

I am quite mystified at the terrible reviews this crock pot has recieved. I bought the largerCrockpot SCVP609-KLS Smart-Pot 6-Quart Oval-Shaped Slow Cooker with Little Dipper, Whitefor my mom about two years ago and we have used it numerous times to cook many things and have never once had any issues with it. I bought this smaller round one at a <hl> local department store <hl> and it performs just as well as the larger one.The only reason food will boil over is if you overfill it or you use too much water. Meats and vegetables produce their own moisture when cooking inside a crock so adjust the water you add accordingly. For instance, when I make a beef roast I only add about a third cup of water. Naturally the crock is going to get hot because it has to cook the food over an extended period of time, especially if you set it for 4 or 6 hours on the HIGH setting.Keep in mind that not all reviews are accurate. You can get a product that has poor reviews and discover it's an awesome product. The reason for this is that quite often people will simply not read the directions or display any common sense when using the product. I do not mean to make others sound bad, but this has been my experience when purchasing products online (or anywhere for that matter).


Question: Was the author happy with the second use of the product?

I read everything about this in the reviews before I made this purchase, When it arrived all the instructions were followed and we put it together. The next weekend, It was great..worked wonderful and I put all the attachments on for the steps. After some painting was done there were some areas I hadn't cleaned the first time so I brought it out and started to clean and found it was not sucking up the water..the little door in the front keeps popping back up and loses the suction. I got it back in but if this is going to keep happening I am going to return it. I did write an e mail to Hoover about it but have not received any answers on how to permanently fix this one little issue. It is easier to use than the older one I had but I replaced it because of the same exact reason, it would not suck the water back up.So while I was very happy with the first use, not so much the second use and I will see now that I think I fixed the problem what happens the third time. I order on line because I cannot go pick up heavy items such as this nor take it to a shop to have it repaired..it shouldn't need any repairs for years in my opinion. I rely on products this large being Hassle free!

Answer: I was very happy with the first use, not so much the second use

I read everything about this in the reviews before I made this purchase, When it arrived all the instructions were followed and we put it together. The next weekend, It was great..worked wonderful and I put all the attachments on for the steps. After some painting was done there were some areas I hadn't cleaned the first time so I brought it out and started to clean and found it was not sucking up the water..the little door in the front keeps popping back up and loses the suction. I got it back in but if this is going to keep happening I am going to return it. I did write an e mail to Hoover about it but have not received any answers on how to permanently fix this one little issue. It is easier to use than the older one I had but I replaced it because of the same exact reason, it would not suck the water back up. <hl> So while I was very happy with the first use, not so much the second use and I will see now that I think I fixed the problem what happens the third time. <hl> I order on line because I cannot go pick up heavy items such as this nor take it to a shop to have it repaired..it shouldn't need any repairs for years in my opinion. I rely on products this large being Hassle free!

I read everything about this in the reviews before I made this purchase, When it arrived all the instructions were followed and we put it together. The next weekend, It was great..worked wonderful and I put all the attachments on for the steps. After some painting was done there were some areas I hadn't cleaned the first time so I brought it out and started to clean and found it was not sucking up the water..the little door in the front keeps popping back up and loses the suction. I got it back in but if this is going to keep happening I am going to return it. I did write an e mail to Hoover about it but have not received any answers on how to permanently fix this one little issue. It is easier to use than the older one I had but I replaced it because of the same exact reason, it would not suck the water back up.So while <hl> I was very happy with the first use, not so much the second use <hl> and I will see now that I think I fixed the problem what happens the third time. I order on line because I cannot go pick up heavy items such as this nor take it to a shop to have it repaired..it shouldn't need any repairs for years in my opinion. I rely on products this large being Hassle free!


Question: What is the oven heat recommended for silicone?

I am a silicone pan convert. I still love my metal pans and continue to buy them like mad, but I'm no longer afraid of the silicone.These are individual muffin or cupcake pans, about the same size as one cavity in a standard 12-cup metal muffin pan. They have lovely large and deep scalloped sides which make the cupcakes or muffins look delightful when popped out of the baking pan. These are cute served with either end up. If you're glazing or serving with a sauce, the smaller end up (bottom) looks great, and if you're frosting them with swirls of fluffy frosting, then serve them in the more traditional manner.I find I need to turn the oven heat down about 25 degrees when cooking in silicone, I bake them on a cookie sheet spaced a few inches apart, and it's important to let the baked items cool in the pans. They will be too tender and soft to come out in one piece if you try to remove them while they are still hot.Brush with melted butter or spritz with non-stick spray for the first use, and it won't be necessary after that. I wash these by hand, just because it's easy, though they are dishwasher safe. They stack nicely and don't take up much space. I probably need a second set!

Answer: 25 degrees

I am a silicone pan convert. I still love my metal pans and continue to buy them like mad, but I'm no longer afraid of the silicone. These are individual muffin or cupcake pans, about the same size as one cavity in a standard 12-cup metal muffin pan. They have lovely large and deep scalloped sides which make the cupcakes or muffins look delightful when popped out of the baking pan. These are cute served with either end up. If you're glazing or serving with a sauce, the smaller end up (bottom) looks great, and if you're frosting them with swirls of fluffy frosting, then serve them in the more traditional manner. <hl> I find I need to turn the oven heat down about 25 degrees when cooking in silicone, I bake them on a cookie sheet spaced a few inches apart, and it's important to let the baked items cool in the pans. <hl> They will be too tender and soft to come out in one piece if you try to remove them while they are still hot. Brush with melted butter or spritz with non-stick spray for the first use, and it won't be necessary after that. I wash these by hand, just because it's easy, though they are dishwasher safe. They stack nicely and don't take up much space. I probably need a second set!

I am a silicone pan convert. I still love my metal pans and continue to buy them like mad, but I'm no longer afraid of the silicone.These are individual muffin or cupcake pans, about the same size as one cavity in a standard 12-cup metal muffin pan. They have lovely large and deep scalloped sides which make the cupcakes or muffins look delightful when popped out of the baking pan. These are cute served with either end up. If you're glazing or serving with a sauce, the smaller end up (bottom) looks great, and if you're frosting them with swirls of fluffy frosting, then serve them in the more traditional manner.I find I need to turn the oven heat down about <hl> 25 degrees <hl> when cooking in silicone, I bake them on a cookie sheet spaced a few inches apart, and it's important to let the baked items cool in the pans. They will be too tender and soft to come out in one piece if you try to remove them while they are still hot.Brush with melted butter or spritz with non-stick spray for the first use, and it won't be necessary after that. I wash these by hand, just because it's easy, though they are dishwasher safe. They stack nicely and don't take up much space. I probably need a second set!


Question: How well does the thermometer do the job, according to the reviewer?

I am by no means a grilling expert, so I'll keep this short and sweet.Does it work, yes. It tells the temperature of any piece of meat I have on the grill. It also comes with a handy sleeve that contains a guide to how hot meat should be cooked. The writing on it is fairly small, so bring your glasses!Measuring- this thermometer seems to take forever!! It claims 5 to 8 seconds, but I literally almost burned my hand and dropped it in the process while waiting to read the temperature over a 400+ degree grill. It does the job, but not very well, in my opinion.

Answer: not very well

I am by no means a grilling expert, so I'll keep this short and sweet. Does it work, yes. It tells the temperature of any piece of meat I have on the grill. It also comes with a handy sleeve that contains a guide to how hot meat should be cooked. The writing on it is fairly small, so bring your glasses!Measuring- this thermometer seems to take forever!! It claims 5 to 8 seconds, but I literally almost burned my hand and dropped it in the process while waiting to read the temperature over a 400+ degree grill. <hl> It does the job, but not very well , in my opinion. <hl>

I am by no means a grilling expert, so I'll keep this short and sweet.Does it work, yes. It tells the temperature of any piece of meat I have on the grill. It also comes with a handy sleeve that contains a guide to how hot meat should be cooked. The writing on it is fairly small, so bring your glasses!Measuring- this thermometer seems to take forever!! It claims 5 to 8 seconds, but I literally almost burned my hand and dropped it in the process while waiting to read the temperature over a 400+ degree grill. It does the job, but <hl> not very well <hl>, in my opinion.

It does the job, but <hl> not very well <hl> , in my opinion.


Question: What is the product food for?

I got this because, being a Southern cook, I put chopped onions, peppers and celery in nearly everything. I thought this could save me some time, but it really doesn't at all.You can only chop such very small amounts (has to fit in the plastic bottom part) and it can't get though pepper and onion skin. They just get caught up in the blades and make a mess.By the time I have chopped a single onion, my hand and forearm are numb from banging on it.I gave it 2 stars, because it is good for mincing garlic and chopping dried fruit and nuts. They have the right density and moisture content for this kind of chopping I guess.

Answer: mincing garlic and chopping dried fruit and nuts

I got this because, being a Southern cook, I put chopped onions, peppers and celery in nearly everything. I thought this could save me some time, but it really doesn't at all. You can only chop such very small amounts (has to fit in the plastic bottom part) and it can't get though pepper and onion skin. They just get caught up in the blades and make a mess. By the time I have chopped a single onion, my hand and forearm are numb from banging on it. <hl> I gave it 2 stars, because it is good for mincing garlic and chopping dried fruit and nuts . <hl> They have the right density and moisture content for this kind of chopping I guess.

I got this because, being a Southern cook, I put chopped onions, peppers and celery in nearly everything. I thought this could save me some time, but it really doesn't at all.You can only chop such very small amounts (has to fit in the plastic bottom part) and it can't get though pepper and onion skin. They just get caught up in the blades and make a mess.By the time I have chopped a single onion, my hand and forearm are numb from banging on it.I gave it 2 stars, because it is good for <hl> mincing garlic and chopping dried fruit and nuts <hl>. They have the right density and moisture content for this kind of chopping I guess.

I gave it 2 stars, because it is good for <hl> mincing garlic and chopping dried fruit and nuts <hl> .


Question: What was the reviewer told about eureka?

I was always told that Eureka was a good brand and I loved the features of this vacuum! It was cheap enough so I bought it online from walmart for $99 plus shipping since this model is only avalible online. I purchased it 6 months ago and the first month was great, I actually loved it. After that first month it's usless! If you have ANY kind of sand or dirt in your carpet, it will do nothing than toss it back at your feet and spread it around. I thought if I cleaned all the filters it would help, it didn't. The duster spinner is also useless, doesn't even suck the dirt off of that!Don't waste your time or money on this one, spend the extra $ and get something good! In my opinion, a vacuum with a bag. I have had 3 bagless vacuums in a years time and every one of them you have to get the dirt on your hands at some point in time weather if it's cleaning the filter(s) and or the bucket that holds the dirt that just flys everywhere and you have to vacuum that area again! I will be buying a bagged vacuum cleaner from now on!!

Answer: that Eureka was a good brand

<hl> I was always told that Eureka was a good brand and I loved the features of this vacuum! <hl> It was cheap enough so I bought it online from walmart for $99 plus shipping since this model is only avalible online. I purchased it 6 months ago and the first month was great, I actually loved it. After that first month it's usless! If you have ANY kind of sand or dirt in your carpet, it will do nothing than toss it back at your feet and spread it around. I thought if I cleaned all the filters it would help, it didn't. The duster spinner is also useless, doesn't even suck the dirt off of that!Don't waste your time or money on this one, spend the extra $ and get something good! In my opinion, a vacuum with a bag. I have had 3 bagless vacuums in a years time and every one of them you have to get the dirt on your hands at some point in time weather if it's cleaning the filter(s) and or the bucket that holds the dirt that just flys everywhere and you have to vacuum that area again! I will be buying a bagged vacuum cleaner from now on!!

I was always told <hl> that Eureka was a good brand <hl> and I loved the features of this vacuum! It was cheap enough so I bought it online from walmart for $99 plus shipping since this model is only avalible online. I purchased it 6 months ago and the first month was great, I actually loved it. After that first month it's usless! If you have ANY kind of sand or dirt in your carpet, it will do nothing than toss it back at your feet and spread it around. I thought if I cleaned all the filters it would help, it didn't. The duster spinner is also useless, doesn't even suck the dirt off of that!Don't waste your time or money on this one, spend the extra $ and get something good! In my opinion, a vacuum with a bag. I have had 3 bagless vacuums in a years time and every one of them you have to get the dirt on your hands at some point in time weather if it's cleaning the filter(s) and or the bucket that holds the dirt that just flys everywhere and you have to vacuum that area again! I will be buying a bagged vacuum cleaner from now on!!


Question: What size is the toaster?

The Bodum toaster is really easy to use, with just enough settings to give you exactly what you want, but not so many that you need a manual to figure it out. I really like the bun warmer and it has been handy a few times already. Basically the buns just sit on pop up rods over the toaster and the heat from the toaster warms them up. The toast comes out perfect every time and always comes out of the toaster properly. I haven't had any issues with toast getting stuck inside of the toaster, or burnt edges. This toaster is really big, but looks nice on the counter and I have had complements on it.

Answer: toaster is really big

The Bodum toaster is really easy to use, with just enough settings to give you exactly what you want, but not so many that you need a manual to figure it out. I really like the bun warmer and it has been handy a few times already. Basically the buns just sit on pop up rods over the toaster and the heat from the toaster warms them up. The toast comes out perfect every time and always comes out of the toaster properly. I haven't had any issues with toast getting stuck inside of the toaster, or burnt edges. <hl> This toaster is really big , but looks nice on the counter and I have had complements on it. <hl>

The Bodum toaster is really easy to use, with just enough settings to give you exactly what you want, but not so many that you need a manual to figure it out. I really like the bun warmer and it has been handy a few times already. Basically the buns just sit on pop up rods over the toaster and the heat from the toaster warms them up. The toast comes out perfect every time and always comes out of the toaster properly. I haven't had any issues with toast getting stuck inside of the toaster, or burnt edges. This <hl> toaster is really big <hl>, but looks nice on the counter and I have had complements on it.

This <hl> toaster is really big <hl> , but looks nice on the counter and I have had complements on it.


Question: where you suggest to keep the product?

Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

Answer: I would suggest keeping it in the box

Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. <hl> I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. <hl> It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. <hl> I would suggest keeping it in the box <hl> so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.


Question: What is the product made of?

I work in a hospital and I have used charcoal to get rid of the smell in the foulest rooms. Naturally I thought this product would work for my son's room. He is 5 and still has night time accidents. Even with changing the sheets every day the smell is still in his mattress. So we changed to a plastic mattress and it still smells. I put this in his room thinking it would help but it doesn't. The packaging is really cute and it doesn't look bad just sitting in the room. I just can't tell that it is doing anything at all.

Answer: charcoal

<hl> I work in a hospital and I have used charcoal to get rid of the smell in the foulest rooms. <hl> Naturally I thought this product would work for my son's room. He is 5 and still has night time accidents. Even with changing the sheets every day the smell is still in his mattress. So we changed to a plastic mattress and it still smells. I put this in his room thinking it would help but it doesn't. The packaging is really cute and it doesn't look bad just sitting in the room. I just can't tell that it is doing anything at all.

I work in a hospital and I have used <hl> charcoal <hl> to get rid of the smell in the foulest rooms. Naturally I thought this product would work for my son's room. He is 5 and still has night time accidents. Even with changing the sheets every day the smell is still in his mattress. So we changed to a plastic mattress and it still smells. I put this in his room thinking it would help but it doesn't. The packaging is really cute and it doesn't look bad just sitting in the room. I just can't tell that it is doing anything at all.


Question: Where did the writer buy a good lever mechanism break?

These worked fine for me at first. But the rubber seems to lose some of its filling power over time and doesn't make a tight seal, as I found out when the cork that was sealed slipped out of a red wine bottle on its side. If you buy these I suggest you test it on each use; grasp it by the rim and lift the bottle, making sure it doesn't slip out. When it slips out, its usefulness is over. Also I had the lever mechanism break on one of them. I have since bought a brand at Bed Bath and Beyond that has a much more solid feeling thick toggle in the center, and 1+ years with no problems.

Answer: Bed Bath and Beyond

These worked fine for me at first. But the rubber seems to lose some of its filling power over time and doesn't make a tight seal, as I found out when the cork that was sealed slipped out of a red wine bottle on its side. If you buy these I suggest you test it on each use; grasp it by the rim and lift the bottle, making sure it doesn't slip out. When it slips out, its usefulness is over. Also I had the lever mechanism break on one of them. <hl> I have since bought a brand at Bed Bath and Beyond that has a much more solid feeling thick toggle in the center, and 1+ years with no problems. <hl>

These worked fine for me at first. But the rubber seems to lose some of its filling power over time and doesn't make a tight seal, as I found out when the cork that was sealed slipped out of a red wine bottle on its side. If you buy these I suggest you test it on each use; grasp it by the rim and lift the bottle, making sure it doesn't slip out. When it slips out, its usefulness is over. Also I had the lever mechanism break on one of them. I have since bought a brand at <hl> Bed Bath and Beyond <hl> that has a much more solid feeling thick toggle in the center, and 1+ years with no problems.


Question: They compared their recent purchase to which previous purchase?

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

Answer: Vitamix

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. <hl> I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. <hl> I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping. I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a <hl> Vitamix <hl> and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.


Question: What did the writer's wife find out from the internet before buying Cuisinart set?

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

Answer: customer reviews

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. <hl> My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. <hl> As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took <hl> customer reviews <hl> from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!


Question: What is different about this curtain, compared to others?

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. Its not as long as other curtains I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. If you use a vinyl curtain behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)

Answer: not as long as other curtains

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. <hl> Its not as long as other curtains I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. <hl> I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. If you use a vinyl curtain behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. Its <hl> not as long as other curtains <hl> I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. If you use a vinyl curtain behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)


Question: where does the pepper come out of?

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. The peppermill does come with a lifetime warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now.Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. I particularly like it that the pepper comes out the top rather than the bottom. It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.

Answer: the top

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. The peppermill does come with a lifetime warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now. Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. <hl> I particularly like it that the pepper comes out the top rather than the bottom. <hl> It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. The peppermill does come with a lifetime warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now.Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. I particularly like it that the pepper comes out <hl> the top <hl> rather than the bottom. It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.


Question: Where was this item purchased?

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at half the price.

Answer: Bed, Bath, and Beyond

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. <hl> This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond , is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). <hl> We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at half the price.

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at <hl> Bed, Bath, and Beyond <hl>, is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at half the price.

This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at <hl> Bed, Bath, and Beyond <hl> , is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over).


Question: what could you cook with the foreman grill?

I know a lot of people are comparing this to another, higher end product. But I am going to try and compare it to what most people have: a trust George Foreman Grill. My family has been using the Foreman for 10 years and I never thought I would get rid of it. Guess what went in the trash last week?I love the Big Boss grill more than I ever loved my Foreman and here is why:The plates: These easily go into my dish washer, no problem. And they come clean! On the Foreman it was always a struggle to find room and you basically had to scrub them clean before washing them.Folding open: The Foreman was great for steaks and chicken. This is great for a whole lot more! Anything you could make on the Foreman, you can make on the Big Boss. You can also throw out your dedicated griddle: just fold open the Big Boss and pancakes are just a couple of flips away.Cleaning: The Foreman was a mess. You could not get to the nooks and crannies just due to the way it was put together. The Big Boss folds open easily to get at those spots you were scared to look at on the Foreman.So why 4 stars and not 5? No instruction manual, and no waffle plate. The box said it could make waffles...how you can do that with no waffle plate is beyond me.Overall: a great product that I plan to use for several years!

Answer: steaks and chicken

I know a lot of people are comparing this to another, higher end product. But I am going to try and compare it to what most people have: a trust George Foreman Grill. My family has been using the Foreman for 10 years and I never thought I would get rid of it. Guess what went in the trash last week?I love the Big Boss grill more than I ever loved my Foreman and here is why:The plates: These easily go into my dish washer, no problem. And they come clean! On the Foreman it was always a struggle to find room and you basically had to scrub them clean before washing them. <hl> Folding open: The Foreman was great for steaks and chicken . <hl> This is great for a whole lot more! Anything you could make on the Foreman, you can make on the Big Boss. You can also throw out your dedicated griddle: just fold open the Big Boss and pancakes are just a couple of flips away. Cleaning: The Foreman was a mess. You could not get to the nooks and crannies just due to the way it was put together. The Big Boss folds open easily to get at those spots you were scared to look at on the Foreman. So why 4 stars and not 5? No instruction manual, and no waffle plate. The box said it could make waffles...how you can do that with no waffle plate is beyond me. Overall: a great product that I plan to use for several years!

I know a lot of people are comparing this to another, higher end product. But I am going to try and compare it to what most people have: a trust George Foreman Grill. My family has been using the Foreman for 10 years and I never thought I would get rid of it. Guess what went in the trash last week?I love the Big Boss grill more than I ever loved my Foreman and here is why:The plates: These easily go into my dish washer, no problem. And they come clean! On the Foreman it was always a struggle to find room and you basically had to scrub them clean before washing them.Folding open: The Foreman was great for <hl> steaks and chicken <hl>. This is great for a whole lot more! Anything you could make on the Foreman, you can make on the Big Boss. You can also throw out your dedicated griddle: just fold open the Big Boss and pancakes are just a couple of flips away.Cleaning: The Foreman was a mess. You could not get to the nooks and crannies just due to the way it was put together. The Big Boss folds open easily to get at those spots you were scared to look at on the Foreman.So why 4 stars and not 5? No instruction manual, and no waffle plate. The box said it could make waffles...how you can do that with no waffle plate is beyond me.Overall: a great product that I plan to use for several years!

Folding open: The Foreman was great for <hl> steaks and chicken <hl> .


Question: How do you have to get the cubes from the tray?

Every ice cube tray I've ever had has one, or more, of these problems:1) the ice cubes do not come out whole, they crack while trying to get them out of the tray;2) I have to twist and turn hard and over and over to get all of the ice cubes out of the tray;3) the trays themselves get cracks in them from all the twisting and turning trying to get the ice cubes out.Well all of those problems are now solved!! It is so easy to get the ice cubes out that I barely need to twist the tray!I will definitely being buying more of these!

Answer: twist and turn hard and over and over

<hl> Every ice cube tray I've ever had has one, or more, of these problems:1) the ice cubes do not come out whole, they crack while trying to get them out of the tray;2) I have to twist and turn hard and over and over to get all of the ice cubes out of the tray;3) <hl> the trays themselves get cracks in them from all the twisting and turning trying to get the ice cubes out. Well all of those problems are now solved!! It is so easy to get the ice cubes out that I barely need to twist the tray!I will definitely being buying more of these!

Every ice cube tray I've ever had has one, or more, of these problems:1) the ice cubes do not come out whole, they crack while trying to get them out of the tray;2) I have to <hl> twist and turn hard and over and over <hl> to get all of the ice cubes out of the tray;3) the trays themselves get cracks in them from all the twisting and turning trying to get the ice cubes out.Well all of those problems are now solved!! It is so easy to get the ice cubes out that I barely need to twist the tray!I will definitely being buying more of these!


Question: Where is the product used?

These are a happy addition to my kitchen. I like the bright colors. They handle the dishwasher just fine. The handles are sturdy enough not to bend when measuring brown sugar or other "heavy" ingredients. I recommend them.

Answer: kitchen

<hl> These are a happy addition to my kitchen . <hl> I like the bright colors. They handle the dishwasher just fine. The handles are sturdy enough not to bend when measuring brown sugar or other "heavy" ingredients. I recommend them.

These are a happy addition to my <hl> kitchen <hl>. I like the bright colors. They handle the dishwasher just fine. The handles are sturdy enough not to bend when measuring brown sugar or other "heavy" ingredients. I recommend them.

These are a happy addition to my <hl> kitchen <hl> .


Question: What aspect of the handle makes it safer to use?

Not sure what the complaints are about but this little guy works as advertised. It light and a little thicker in the glass than my other carafe, still like both. What I like about this one is that the handle does not come out at 90deg. it bends down which makes it easier and safer hold and to clean cause it kind of hooks on your fingers as you clean it. Like all carafes of this type you should basically hand wash rather than stick it in the dish washer they are delicate and I think I like it that way helps keep me patient. I don't really use the lid. unless I have company, I make lattes 2 cups max no lid needed. The lid snaps in place with no problem. I will be ordering another one in the future because there are times I become extra clumsy.

Answer: the handle does not come out at 90deg. it bends down which makes it easier and safer hold and to clean

Not sure what the complaints are about but this little guy works as advertised. It light and a little thicker in the glass than my other carafe, still like both. <hl> What I like about this one is that the handle does not come out at 90deg. it bends down which makes it easier and safer hold and to clean cause it kind of hooks on your fingers as you clean it. <hl> Like all carafes of this type you should basically hand wash rather than stick it in the dish washer they are delicate and I think I like it that way helps keep me patient. I don't really use the lid. unless I have company, I make lattes 2 cups max no lid needed. The lid snaps in place with no problem. I will be ordering another one in the future because there are times I become extra clumsy.

Not sure what the complaints are about but this little guy works as advertised. It light and a little thicker in the glass than my other carafe, still like both. What I like about this one is that <hl> the handle does not come out at 90deg. it bends down which makes it easier and safer hold and to clean <hl> cause it kind of hooks on your fingers as you clean it. Like all carafes of this type you should basically hand wash rather than stick it in the dish washer they are delicate and I think I like it that way helps keep me patient. I don't really use the lid. unless I have company, I make lattes 2 cups max no lid needed. The lid snaps in place with no problem. I will be ordering another one in the future because there are times I become extra clumsy.


Question: It's much easier to use The Super Peel, than to?

I've owned and used an Exo Super Peel since 2006. I just used it today, to move some soft/sticky Italian bread loaves from my kitchen counter to a perforated loaf pan. No sticking, no hassles. It was much easier than trying to roll/slide/move the loaves into the pan any other way.The Super Peel is great when moving soft/sticky pizza or any sort of dough from your working surface into the oven. It's MUCH better than a traditional "peel". Less sticking, less deformation of a sticky dough creation.I like it...a lot!

Answer: roll/slide/move the loaves into the pan any other way

I've owned and used an Exo Super Peel since 2006. I just used it today, to move some soft/sticky Italian bread loaves from my kitchen counter to a perforated loaf pan. No sticking, no hassles. <hl> It was much easier than trying to roll/slide/move the loaves into the pan any other way .The Super Peel is great when moving soft/sticky pizza or any sort of dough from your working surface into the oven. <hl> It's MUCH better than a traditional "peel". Less sticking, less deformation of a sticky dough creation. I like it...a lot!

I've owned and used an Exo Super Peel since 2006. I just used it today, to move some soft/sticky Italian bread loaves from my kitchen counter to a perforated loaf pan. No sticking, no hassles. It was much easier than trying to <hl> roll/slide/move the loaves into the pan any other way <hl>.The Super Peel is great when moving soft/sticky pizza or any sort of dough from your working surface into the oven. It's MUCH better than a traditional "peel". Less sticking, less deformation of a sticky dough creation.I like it...a lot!

It was much easier than trying to <hl> roll/slide/move the loaves into the pan any other way <hl> .The Super Peel is great when moving soft/sticky pizza or any sort of dough from your working surface into the oven.


Question: How many liters is it?

Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts. They keep a counter or table clean.Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan.It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Answer: 1.5 liter

<hl> Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter , oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts. <hl> They keep a counter or table clean. Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan. It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Seriously, who needs a tiny <hl> 1.5 liter <hl>, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts. They keep a counter or table clean.Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan.It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Seriously, who needs a tiny <hl> 1.5 liter <hl> , oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts.


Question: Where is the author taking another product to?

I bought these for a wedding shower gift and everyone at the shower commented on them. The quality is good and the design is whimsical...very cute. Ganz does a great job designing the different sets they offer. I liked them so much that I ordered a second set to take to Australia for a thank you gift.

Answer: Australia

I bought these for a wedding shower gift and everyone at the shower commented on them. The quality is good and the design is whimsical...very cute. Ganz does a great job designing the different sets they offer. <hl> I liked them so much that I ordered a second set to take to Australia for a thank you gift. <hl>

I bought these for a wedding shower gift and everyone at the shower commented on them. The quality is good and the design is whimsical...very cute. Ganz does a great job designing the different sets they offer. I liked them so much that I ordered a second set to take to <hl> Australia <hl> for a thank you gift.


Question: What good features did the writer find out about a new kitchen fan?

The pull chain for my kitchen ceiling fan pulled completely out of the fixture. A quick scan of what is available in ceiling fans let me know I must be careful with any choice I make because of the current status of our electric light bulb choices here in the good old US of A. In the meantime, I needed a fan in the kitchen, and I found this one which is great for what I need. It does everything...3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet. In fact, I just might take my good, old time deciding if I really need t replace that old (25 years) fan or not! What the heck! the lights still work (and they have a separate pull chain!

Answer: 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet

The pull chain for my kitchen ceiling fan pulled completely out of the fixture. A quick scan of what is available in ceiling fans let me know I must be careful with any choice I make because of the current status of our electric light bulb choices here in the good old US of A. In the meantime, I needed a fan in the kitchen, and I found this one which is great for what I need. It does everything... <hl> 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet . <hl> In fact, I just might take my good, old time deciding if I really need t replace that old (25 years) fan or not! What the heck! the lights still work (and they have a separate pull chain!

The pull chain for my kitchen ceiling fan pulled completely out of the fixture. A quick scan of what is available in ceiling fans let me know I must be careful with any choice I make because of the current status of our electric light bulb choices here in the good old US of A. In the meantime, I needed a fan in the kitchen, and I found this one which is great for what I need. It does everything...<hl> 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet <hl>. In fact, I just might take my good, old time deciding if I really need t replace that old (25 years) fan or not! What the heck! the lights still work (and they have a separate pull chain!

<hl> 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet <hl> .


Question: Why is the toaster better then previously owned ones?

I'm amazed by how very much I like this oven. I've had it for a few weeks with daily use and have yet to find any of its functions lacking. Toast is better than from any previous toaster-evenly brown, crisp and rapid. In fact, the reason I was looking was because my toaster died and needed to be replaced. Why not see what more I could get for a little bit more money? I baked a peach crisp last night. It was perfect-golden brown on top and cooked perfectly. Tonight I warmed up todays lunch pizza--again perfect with the crust even more crispy than originally from the regular oven. Since purchasing it I've checked over other similar ovens in the stores and am increasingly glad that I purchased this. Incidentally, I paid $79.99 and see it has gone up significantly in price at Amazon in just these few weeks. Glad I bought it when I did!

Answer: evenly brown, crisp and rapid

I'm amazed by how very much I like this oven. I've had it for a few weeks with daily use and have yet to find any of its functions lacking. <hl> Toast is better than from any previous toaster- evenly brown, crisp and rapid . <hl> In fact, the reason I was looking was because my toaster died and needed to be replaced. Why not see what more I could get for a little bit more money? I baked a peach crisp last night. It was perfect-golden brown on top and cooked perfectly. Tonight I warmed up todays lunch pizza--again perfect with the crust even more crispy than originally from the regular oven. Since purchasing it I've checked over other similar ovens in the stores and am increasingly glad that I purchased this. Incidentally, I paid $79.99 and see it has gone up significantly in price at Amazon in just these few weeks. Glad I bought it when I did!

I'm amazed by how very much I like this oven. I've had it for a few weeks with daily use and have yet to find any of its functions lacking. Toast is better than from any previous toaster-<hl> evenly brown, crisp and rapid <hl>. In fact, the reason I was looking was because my toaster died and needed to be replaced. Why not see what more I could get for a little bit more money? I baked a peach crisp last night. It was perfect-golden brown on top and cooked perfectly. Tonight I warmed up todays lunch pizza--again perfect with the crust even more crispy than originally from the regular oven. Since purchasing it I've checked over other similar ovens in the stores and am increasingly glad that I purchased this. Incidentally, I paid $79.99 and see it has gone up significantly in price at Amazon in just these few weeks. Glad I bought it when I did!

Toast is better than from any previous toaster- <hl> evenly brown, crisp and rapid <hl> .


Question: What does the author have a lot of?

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of clothes and shoes. So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. I have SO much more space now and everything is neat and sealed. These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!

Answer: clothes and shoes

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together <hl> and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of clothes and shoes . <hl> So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. I have SO much more space now and everything is neat and sealed. These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of <hl> clothes and shoes <hl>. So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. I have SO much more space now and everything is neat and sealed. These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!

and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of <hl> clothes and shoes <hl> .


Question: Why did this person choose this particular model in the first place?

I choose this fryer due to it's ease-of-cleaning and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled.The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy.My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.

Answer: ease-of-cleaning

<hl> I choose this fryer due to it's ease-of-cleaning and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled. <hl> The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy. My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.

I choose this fryer due to it's <hl> ease-of-cleaning <hl> and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled.The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy.My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.


Question: What color or finish is the outside of the coffee machine?

This little doo-hickey converted us from a Tassimo T-Disc enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! It has a classic chrome look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.

Answer: chrome

This little doo-hickey converted us from a Tassimo T-Disc enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! <hl> It has a classic chrome look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. <hl> You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.

This little doo-hickey converted us from a Tassimo T-Disc enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! It has a classic <hl> chrome <hl> look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.


Question: What is safe to use in this blender?

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Answer: ice cubes

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! <hl> It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. <hl> The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put <hl> ice cubes <hl> into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.


Question: What does the reviewer say these trays do well?

So there was a big fuss about these being the greatest ice cube trays known to mankind on some consumer review blog that basically just regurgitates the content of reviews from Cook's Illustrated and slaps their name on it. I've never been particularly happy with any ice cube tray I've owned, and these were cheap enough, so I figured I'd give them a try.These trays will definitely hold water inside them long enough to freeze it, so in that regard, they are wonderful. In every other regard, they are exactly the same as every other ice cube tray I've ever used. It takes a lot of effort to push the cubes out, and you invariably end up pushing out more than you actually wanted because it's still a big, single-piece tray. I wouldn't really harp on that being an issue were it not for the emphatic pronouncements of Tovolo's apparent mechanical superiority in the cube removal arena--something I've found to be completely imaginary in actual practice. Where it differs from the rest of the market is in the size of the cubes it produces. More specifically, they're too big to fit in any glass I own.Oh yeah, and the disgusting taste/smell is impossible to ignore or get rid of. Wash it all you want, it never goes away.In short: People who call themselves "mixologists" aren't particularly valuable sources of information and I will not be basing any further purchasing decisions on their rantings.

Answer: hold water

So there was a big fuss about these being the greatest ice cube trays known to mankind on some consumer review blog that basically just regurgitates the content of reviews from Cook's Illustrated and slaps their name on it. I've never been particularly happy with any ice cube tray I've owned, and these were cheap enough, so I figured I'd give them a try. These trays <hl> will definitely hold water inside them long enough to freeze it, so in that regard, they are wonderful. <hl> In every other regard, they are exactly the same as every other ice cube tray I've ever used. It takes a lot of effort to push the cubes out, and you invariably end up pushing out more than you actually wanted because it's still a big, single-piece tray. I wouldn't really harp on that being an issue were it not for the emphatic pronouncements of Tovolo's apparent mechanical superiority in the cube removal arena--something I've found to be completely imaginary in actual practice. Where it differs from the rest of the market is in the size of the cubes it produces. More specifically, they're too big to fit in any glass I own. Oh yeah, and the disgusting taste/smell is impossible to ignore or get rid of. Wash it all you want, it never goes away. In short: People who call themselves "mixologists" aren't particularly valuable sources of information and I will not be basing any further purchasing decisions on their rantings.

So there was a big fuss about these being the greatest ice cube trays known to mankind on some consumer review blog that basically just regurgitates the content of reviews from Cook's Illustrated and slaps their name on it. I've never been particularly happy with any ice cube tray I've owned, and these were cheap enough, so I figured I'd give them a try.These trays will definitely <hl> hold water <hl> inside them long enough to freeze it, so in that regard, they are wonderful. In every other regard, they are exactly the same as every other ice cube tray I've ever used. It takes a lot of effort to push the cubes out, and you invariably end up pushing out more than you actually wanted because it's still a big, single-piece tray. I wouldn't really harp on that being an issue were it not for the emphatic pronouncements of Tovolo's apparent mechanical superiority in the cube removal arena--something I've found to be completely imaginary in actual practice. Where it differs from the rest of the market is in the size of the cubes it produces. More specifically, they're too big to fit in any glass I own.Oh yeah, and the disgusting taste/smell is impossible to ignore or get rid of. Wash it all you want, it never goes away.In short: People who call themselves "mixologists" aren't particularly valuable sources of information and I will not be basing any further purchasing decisions on their rantings.


Question: What is the standard curtain size?

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom.This is your standard size curtain that measures 70-inch x 72-inch. It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, and safer for the environment. The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all.It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.

Answer: 70-inch x 72-inch

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom. <hl> This is your standard size curtain that measures 70-inch x 72-inch . <hl> It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, and safer for the environment. The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all. It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom.This is your standard size curtain that measures <hl> 70-inch x 72-inch <hl>. It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, and safer for the environment. The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all.It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.

This is your standard size curtain that measures <hl> 70-inch x 72-inch <hl> .


Question: What brand of knife is being reviewed?

When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize Victorinox made kitchen knifes. After trying out this chef's knife, I was impressed.The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand.The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe.The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem.I've been very happy with this product.

Answer: Victorinox

<hl> When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize Victorinox made kitchen knifes. <hl> After trying out this chef's knife, I was impressed. The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand. The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe. The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem. I've been very happy with this product.

When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize <hl> Victorinox <hl> made kitchen knifes. After trying out this chef's knife, I was impressed.The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand.The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe.The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem.I've been very happy with this product.


Question: What happens if the legs collapse?

This set of 3 stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially dumping your baked goods into the floor. The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.

Answer: dumping your baked goods into the floor

This set of 3 stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. <hl> Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially dumping your baked goods into the floor . <hl> The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.

This set of 3 stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially <hl> dumping your baked goods into the floor <hl>. The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.

Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially <hl> dumping your baked goods into the floor <hl> .


Question: What formed on the scoop after a few months?

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and really does a nice job digging into the ice cream. Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these little bumps began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.

Answer: little bumps

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and really does a nice job digging into the ice cream. Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. <hl> I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these little bumps began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. <hl> These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and really does a nice job digging into the ice cream. Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these <hl> little bumps <hl> began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.


Question: What brand is the product being reviewed?

I've had a $600+ set of Wusthof Classic knives for five years and had been using the sharpening steel that came with the set. I had not noticed any reduction in sharpness and would never have considered getting this sharpener if it had not come as a free bonus offer along with a set of Wusthof cheese knives I bought recently. Even then; I had not planned to use it, but decided to give it a try since it was made by Wusthof and there was no warning on it. To my surprise the paring knife that I tried first came out considerably sharper after a few easy passes through the "fine" side. I tried it on the other knives with similar results and will never go back to the sharpening steel. The cheap toy turned out to be a valuable tool!

Answer: Wusthof

<hl> I've had a $600+ set of Wusthof Classic knives for five years and had been using the sharpening steel that came with the set. <hl> I had not noticed any reduction in sharpness and would never have considered getting this sharpener if it had not come as a free bonus offer along with a set of Wusthof cheese knives I bought recently. Even then; I had not planned to use it, but decided to give it a try since it was made by Wusthof and there was no warning on it. To my surprise the paring knife that I tried first came out considerably sharper after a few easy passes through the "fine" side. I tried it on the other knives with similar results and will never go back to the sharpening steel. The cheap toy turned out to be a valuable tool!

I've had a $600+ set of <hl> Wusthof <hl> Classic knives for five years and had been using the sharpening steel that came with the set. I had not noticed any reduction in sharpness and would never have considered getting this sharpener if it had not come as a free bonus offer along with a set of Wusthof cheese knives I bought recently. Even then; I had not planned to use it, but decided to give it a try since it was made by Wusthof and there was no warning on it. To my surprise the paring knife that I tried first came out considerably sharper after a few easy passes through the "fine" side. I tried it on the other knives with similar results and will never go back to the sharpening steel. The cheap toy turned out to be a valuable tool!


Question: How many salt grinders has the speaker used?

Best salt grinder ever! I have used a couple of salt grinders, and they all gave up the ghost before a year went by. This grinder is very easy to use and hold, as the video demonstrates. My arthritic hands can use it easily. The grinding base is easy to turn. I purchased the companion pepper grinder today. Highly recommend.

Answer: a couple

Best salt grinder ever! <hl> I have used a couple of salt grinders, and they all gave up the ghost before a year went by. <hl> This grinder is very easy to use and hold, as the video demonstrates. My arthritic hands can use it easily. The grinding base is easy to turn. I purchased the companion pepper grinder today. Highly recommend.

Best salt grinder ever! I have used <hl> a couple <hl> of salt grinders, and they all gave up the ghost before a year went by. This grinder is very easy to use and hold, as the video demonstrates. My arthritic hands can use it easily. The grinding base is easy to turn. I purchased the companion pepper grinder today. Highly recommend.


Question: Instead of mechanical cooking timers this product uses what?

This is a versatile steamer compared to others I've used before. The dual steamer basket allows for you to cook for just one, or a whole family. You will have to plan your meals to put the longer cooking item on the bottom. The innovative design allows the extra cooking capacity to break down for storage by allowing the bowls to fit inside each other and stack upside down on the unit so it takes up little more space than the base unit.The digital controls are a change over other units I've used which had an old style mechanical kitchen timer. The controls are easy to set and allow for more precise setting so dishes can be cooked the same every time you cook them. The max time that can be set at one time is 60 minutes, but as most things are cooked in half that time.The cons are that the unit can't be refilled while cooking and the overall construction and materials are not as good as others I've tried in the past. Full MSRP is a bit high, but if you can find this unit on sale, I'd definitely consider it.

Answer: digital controls

This is a versatile steamer compared to others I've used before. The dual steamer basket allows for you to cook for just one, or a whole family. You will have to plan your meals to put the longer cooking item on the bottom. The innovative design allows the extra cooking capacity to break down for storage by allowing the bowls to fit inside each other and stack upside down on the unit so it takes up little more space than the base unit. <hl> The digital controls are a change over other units I've used which had an old style mechanical kitchen timer. <hl> The controls are easy to set and allow for more precise setting so dishes can be cooked the same every time you cook them. The max time that can be set at one time is 60 minutes, but as most things are cooked in half that time. The cons are that the unit can't be refilled while cooking and the overall construction and materials are not as good as others I've tried in the past. Full MSRP is a bit high, but if you can find this unit on sale, I'd definitely consider it.

This is a versatile steamer compared to others I've used before. The dual steamer basket allows for you to cook for just one, or a whole family. You will have to plan your meals to put the longer cooking item on the bottom. The innovative design allows the extra cooking capacity to break down for storage by allowing the bowls to fit inside each other and stack upside down on the unit so it takes up little more space than the base unit.The <hl> digital controls <hl> are a change over other units I've used which had an old style mechanical kitchen timer. The controls are easy to set and allow for more precise setting so dishes can be cooked the same every time you cook them. The max time that can be set at one time is 60 minutes, but as most things are cooked in half that time.The cons are that the unit can't be refilled while cooking and the overall construction and materials are not as good as others I've tried in the past. Full MSRP is a bit high, but if you can find this unit on sale, I'd definitely consider it.


Question: Does the item come with any other satisfaction offers?

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. Even so, with the added 60-day satisfaction guarantee and 3-year warranty from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!

Answer: added 60-day satisfaction guarantee

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. <hl> Even so, with the added 60-day satisfaction guarantee and 3-year warranty from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. <hl> So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. Even so, with the <hl> added 60-day satisfaction guarantee <hl> and 3-year warranty from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!


Question: What color surface does the manufacturer suggest for vegetables?

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

Answer: green

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

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


Question: How does it function?

Very Strong, awesome construction. You won't be disappointed. I operate in a harsh environment and this works great so I ordered a second one just to have.

Answer: great

Very Strong, awesome construction. You won't be disappointed. <hl> I operate in a harsh environment and this works great so I ordered a second one just to have. <hl>

Very Strong, awesome construction. You won't be disappointed. I operate in a harsh environment and this works <hl> great <hl> so I ordered a second one just to have.


Question: What is a downside of most juicers?

I love waking up to fresh juice in the morning and over the years I've tried everything from the old-fashioned "manual" juicers to quite a few of the juicers you find in most department stores. More often than not the ones I have come across are too big and bulks to be left out on the counter and just didn't deliver what I needed the most - the juice!With this Epica juicer though I am happy to say that it is truly a marvelous little gadget that doesn't take up too much space, and looks good on the counter top! The first thing I noticed is it was quiet -- not whisper quiet, but rather a gentle whir. No worries about waking the house up when you are making your morning cup of orange juice with this guy!Second, it's very sturdy for such as small design. The rubber base helps keep it in place and I have yet to have it go off-balance or scoot around while juicing oranges and lemons.Finally, it has a nice finish that goes well with the rest of our stainless steel appliances. A quick rub down now and then and it cleans right up!Overall, I'm thrilled with it -- and most of all, I'm enjoying the juice!

Answer: too big

I love waking up to fresh juice in the morning and over the years I've tried everything from the old-fashioned "manual" juicers to quite a few of the juicers you find in most department stores. <hl> More often than not the ones I have come across are too big and bulks to be left out on the counter and just didn't deliver what I needed the most - the juice!With this Epica juicer though I am happy to say that it is truly a marvelous little gadget that doesn't take up too much space, and looks good on the counter top! <hl> The first thing I noticed is it was quiet -- not whisper quiet, but rather a gentle whir. No worries about waking the house up when you are making your morning cup of orange juice with this guy!Second, it's very sturdy for such as small design. The rubber base helps keep it in place and I have yet to have it go off-balance or scoot around while juicing oranges and lemons. Finally, it has a nice finish that goes well with the rest of our stainless steel appliances. A quick rub down now and then and it cleans right up!Overall, I'm thrilled with it -- and most of all, I'm enjoying the juice!

I love waking up to fresh juice in the morning and over the years I've tried everything from the old-fashioned "manual" juicers to quite a few of the juicers you find in most department stores. More often than not the ones I have come across are <hl> too big <hl> and bulks to be left out on the counter and just didn't deliver what I needed the most - the juice!With this Epica juicer though I am happy to say that it is truly a marvelous little gadget that doesn't take up too much space, and looks good on the counter top! The first thing I noticed is it was quiet -- not whisper quiet, but rather a gentle whir. No worries about waking the house up when you are making your morning cup of orange juice with this guy!Second, it's very sturdy for such as small design. The rubber base helps keep it in place and I have yet to have it go off-balance or scoot around while juicing oranges and lemons.Finally, it has a nice finish that goes well with the rest of our stainless steel appliances. A quick rub down now and then and it cleans right up!Overall, I'm thrilled with it -- and most of all, I'm enjoying the juice!