Question: What is the problem with refilling cylinders of Soda Stream?

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer, or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.

Answer: aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. <hl> I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer , or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! <hl> Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which <hl> aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer <hl>, or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.

I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which <hl> aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer <hl> , or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself!


Question: What is the smallest one?

I like these spatulas for their handles. They have some slight flexibility that wood handles don't. It makes it easier to get under omelets to turn them, for example. I have tested the fire resistance of the handles, too, by leaving the handle resting on the edge of the hot pot. So far, no melting.The variety of blades is good. I use the largest one the most, for stirring sauces and stews. The middle one is good for scraping bowls. The smallest is a standard spatula for mixing cake batter.They clean easily in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher. They have not become discolored by my recent discovery of turmeric in stews, unlike another spatula and my sink.

Answer: a standard spatula for mixing cake batter

I like these spatulas for their handles. They have some slight flexibility that wood handles don't. It makes it easier to get under omelets to turn them, for example. I have tested the fire resistance of the handles, too, by leaving the handle resting on the edge of the hot pot. So far, no melting. The variety of blades is good. I use the largest one the most, for stirring sauces and stews. The middle one is good for scraping bowls. <hl> The smallest is a standard spatula for mixing cake batter .They clean easily in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher. <hl> They have not become discolored by my recent discovery of turmeric in stews, unlike another spatula and my sink.

I like these spatulas for their handles. They have some slight flexibility that wood handles don't. It makes it easier to get under omelets to turn them, for example. I have tested the fire resistance of the handles, too, by leaving the handle resting on the edge of the hot pot. So far, no melting.The variety of blades is good. I use the largest one the most, for stirring sauces and stews. The middle one is good for scraping bowls. The smallest is <hl> a standard spatula for mixing cake batter <hl>.They clean easily in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher. They have not become discolored by my recent discovery of turmeric in stews, unlike another spatula and my sink.

The smallest is <hl> a standard spatula for mixing cake batter <hl> .They clean easily in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher.


Question: Did it meet your requirements?

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

Answer: 100%

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods. <hl> I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100% . <hl> I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more. As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it <hl> 100% <hl>. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it <hl> 100% <hl> .


Question: What is the brand?

This hand held vacuum cleaner by Dirt Devil gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. The Dirt Devil comes with a battery charger and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed.However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more.I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.

Answer: Dirt Devil

<hl> This hand held vacuum cleaner by Dirt Devil gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! <hl> It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. The Dirt Devil comes with a battery charger and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed. However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more. I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.

This hand held vacuum cleaner by <hl> Dirt Devil <hl> gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. The Dirt Devil comes with a battery charger and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed.However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more.I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.


Question: What did she originally blame the problem on?

Honestly if you have nothing nice to say well then don't....but I would be remiss not to briefly rate this product! Previously and for years I have always utilized a three way timer - I cook a lot and that's what I cook with! The last one which I'd replaced, in about 30 years, I believe, once, was through Sharper Image - no more can it be found anywhere unfortunately - believe me I've searched. In comes a present of this specific 3 way timer - since the onset and receipt of this - it has had issues - I've changed batteries each time thinking perhaps that was the issue. It seems never to want to clear on all three timers to "0" and when on often times simply begins to loudly buzz - that's right buzz. I don't think since ownership I've ever had all three timers working sincerely! Yes, perhaps I received the lemon of this little item perhaps not. I can tell you in my humble opinion it's not worth purchasing - it is a sub-par little timer - a timer that means a lot to my daily usage and I am throwing this one out without a doubt I won't even pass this on to anyone!

Answer: batteries

Honestly if you have nothing nice to say well then don't.... but I would be remiss not to briefly rate this product! Previously and for years I have always utilized a three way timer - I cook a lot and that's what I cook with! The last one which I'd replaced, in about 30 years, I believe, once, was through Sharper Image - no more can it be found anywhere unfortunately - believe me I've searched. <hl> In comes a present of this specific 3 way timer - since the onset and receipt of this - it has had issues - I've changed batteries each time thinking perhaps that was the issue. <hl> It seems never to want to clear on all three timers to "0" and when on often times simply begins to loudly buzz - that's right buzz. I don't think since ownership I've ever had all three timers working sincerely! Yes, perhaps I received the lemon of this little item perhaps not. I can tell you in my humble opinion it's not worth purchasing - it is a sub-par little timer - a timer that means a lot to my daily usage and I am throwing this one out without a doubt I won't even pass this on to anyone!

Honestly if you have nothing nice to say well then don't....but I would be remiss not to briefly rate this product! Previously and for years I have always utilized a three way timer - I cook a lot and that's what I cook with! The last one which I'd replaced, in about 30 years, I believe, once, was through Sharper Image - no more can it be found anywhere unfortunately - believe me I've searched. In comes a present of this specific 3 way timer - since the onset and receipt of this - it has had issues - I've changed <hl> batteries <hl> each time thinking perhaps that was the issue. It seems never to want to clear on all three timers to "0" and when on often times simply begins to loudly buzz - that's right buzz. I don't think since ownership I've ever had all three timers working sincerely! Yes, perhaps I received the lemon of this little item perhaps not. I can tell you in my humble opinion it's not worth purchasing - it is a sub-par little timer - a timer that means a lot to my daily usage and I am throwing this one out without a doubt I won't even pass this on to anyone!


Question: What should you get if you want a loud timer?

I was looking for a kitchen timer that wasn't too loud. This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing.So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. If you want loud get the CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer.

Answer: CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer

I was looking for a kitchen timer that wasn't too loud. This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing. So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. <hl> If you want loud get the CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer . <hl>

I was looking for a kitchen timer that wasn't too loud. This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing.So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. If you want loud get the <hl> CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer <hl>.

If you want loud get the <hl> CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer <hl> .


Question: What is the only negative of the product?

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about twenty minutes. When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. The only negative is that the construction could be better. After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

Answer: the construction could be better

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about twenty minutes. When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. <hl> The only negative is that the construction could be better . <hl> After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about twenty minutes. When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. The only negative is that <hl> the construction could be better <hl>. After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

The only negative is that <hl> the construction could be better <hl> .


Question: Where does the product leak water?

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into the tray, AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge.As for this model, I am not thrilled. It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing isn't consistent. I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&!T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

Answer: the tray

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). <hl> Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into the tray , AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! <hl> How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge. As for this model, I am not thrilled. It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing isn't consistent. I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&! T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into <hl> the tray <hl>, AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge.As for this model, I am not thrilled. It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing isn't consistent. I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&!T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into <hl> the tray <hl> , AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF!


Question: What trick did I find to solve the problem?

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

Answer: push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. <hl> I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank . <hl> It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to <hl> push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank <hl>. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to <hl> push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank <hl> .


Question: What brand of trays are more sturdier that the ice cube tray made from a mold?

So, I bought this mold, to use as an ice cube tray. Also to mould some fondant for my son's lego birthday cake. So far I've only used it as an ice cube tray. The ice comes out looking like legos, but what I don't like is that the tray is very flimsy silicone. I'm comparing it to the ikea silicone trays, and ikea's are more sturdy. This is VERY flimsy, the water was falling as I transferred it to the freezer. I still love it because the ice comes out looking like legos, and my son loves it as well. But I would suggest putting it on top of a tray while filling and transferring to the freezer

Answer: ikea

So, I bought this mold, to use as an ice cube tray. Also to mould some fondant for my son's lego birthday cake. So far I've only used it as an ice cube tray. The ice comes out looking like legos, but what I don't like is that the tray is very flimsy silicone. <hl> I'm comparing it to the ikea silicone trays, and ikea's are more sturdy. <hl> This is VERY flimsy, the water was falling as I transferred it to the freezer. I still love it because the ice comes out looking like legos, and my son loves it as well. But I would suggest putting it on top of a tray while filling and transferring to the freezer

So, I bought this mold, to use as an ice cube tray. Also to mould some fondant for my son's lego birthday cake. So far I've only used it as an ice cube tray. The ice comes out looking like legos, but what I don't like is that the tray is very flimsy silicone. I'm comparing it to the <hl> ikea <hl> silicone trays, and ikea's are more sturdy. This is VERY flimsy, the water was falling as I transferred it to the freezer. I still love it because the ice comes out looking like legos, and my son loves it as well. But I would suggest putting it on top of a tray while filling and transferring to the freezer


Question: is the whisk well made?

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that.The construction is exceptional. This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks.Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk.The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use.What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce.Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. I place mine in a dish rack after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes.I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.

Answer: construction is exceptional

The construction is exceptional .

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that. <hl> The construction is exceptional . <hl> This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks. Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk. The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use. What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce. Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. I place mine in a dish rack after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes. I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that.The <hl> construction is exceptional <hl>. This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks.Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk.The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use.What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce.Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. I place mine in a dish rack after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes.I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.

The <hl> construction is exceptional <hl> .


Question: Are people realistic about how good these trays are?

This is a highly-overrated concept. I wouldn't buy more of them. The cubes do not seem to last longer at all and they are not so easily extracted from the rubber tray. I prefer my old time trays which keep the drinks just a cold as the larger cubes. Save your money ....

Answer: This is a highly-overrated concept

This is a highly-overrated concept .

<hl> This is a highly-overrated concept . <hl> I wouldn't buy more of them. The cubes do not seem to last longer at all and they are not so easily extracted from the rubber tray. I prefer my old time trays which keep the drinks just a cold as the larger cubes. Save your money ....

<hl> This is a highly-overrated concept <hl>. I wouldn't buy more of them. The cubes do not seem to last longer at all and they are not so easily extracted from the rubber tray. I prefer my old time trays which keep the drinks just a cold as the larger cubes. Save your money ....

<hl> This is a highly-overrated concept <hl> .


Question: What kind of can do I dislike?

I bought this can because of the shape and it is a step can. I did not want one of those touch-less kind that seem to quit working quickly and use batteries. I have this same brand in stainless for another location, for the few years. It still looks and works like new. I needed a can that would fit into a narrow space, and it did not have to match my kitchen. This does that, as well as being made well. The very top of the bag does show on the outside when it is closed, but I don't have any problem with that. This does give a benefit. It makes the bag replacement fast and easy. Because the can has a lip at the top that holds the bag securely without having to use any special retaining devises. Or like my other can; having to remove the inside can and specially secure the bag though a hole. This one just uses that top lip to hold the bag and it is easy and fast. I like it's rear wheels, which make it easy to pull in and out of my little place it have for it to sit. The maker has designed this one to do the job without having to deal with a lot of other stuff.

Answer: touch-less kind

I bought this can because of the shape and it is a step can. <hl> I did not want one of those touch-less kind that seem to quit working quickly and use batteries. <hl> I have this same brand in stainless for another location, for the few years. It still looks and works like new. I needed a can that would fit into a narrow space, and it did not have to match my kitchen. This does that, as well as being made well. The very top of the bag does show on the outside when it is closed, but I don't have any problem with that. This does give a benefit. It makes the bag replacement fast and easy. Because the can has a lip at the top that holds the bag securely without having to use any special retaining devises. Or like my other can; having to remove the inside can and specially secure the bag though a hole. This one just uses that top lip to hold the bag and it is easy and fast. I like it's rear wheels, which make it easy to pull in and out of my little place it have for it to sit. The maker has designed this one to do the job without having to deal with a lot of other stuff.

I bought this can because of the shape and it is a step can. I did not want one of those <hl> touch-less kind <hl> that seem to quit working quickly and use batteries. I have this same brand in stainless for another location, for the few years. It still looks and works like new. I needed a can that would fit into a narrow space, and it did not have to match my kitchen. This does that, as well as being made well. The very top of the bag does show on the outside when it is closed, but I don't have any problem with that. This does give a benefit. It makes the bag replacement fast and easy. Because the can has a lip at the top that holds the bag securely without having to use any special retaining devises. Or like my other can; having to remove the inside can and specially secure the bag though a hole. This one just uses that top lip to hold the bag and it is easy and fast. I like it's rear wheels, which make it easy to pull in and out of my little place it have for it to sit. The maker has designed this one to do the job without having to deal with a lot of other stuff.


Question: What do the towels feel like?

Great product for the price. Nothing fancy; however, for me, they are the right size and serve their purpose of being used for everyday toweling. I was concerned about other reviews discussing excessive lint. While there was a lot of lint on the first wash/dry, I did not have excessive lint balls attach to me when I used them. They were soft and absorbent. I also read that the edges would ravel. I looked closely at each towel when folding. No strings or ravels were found. For a large person, you might want to consider the next towel size up. For the average person, they are adequate and do not take up large amounts of closet space like the over-sized bath towels.For general, everyday use, they are what I needed.

Answer: soft and absorbent

They were soft and absorbent .

Great product for the price. Nothing fancy; however, for me, they are the right size and serve their purpose of being used for everyday toweling. I was concerned about other reviews discussing excessive lint. While there was a lot of lint on the first wash/dry, I did not have excessive lint balls attach to me when I used them. <hl> They were soft and absorbent . <hl> I also read that the edges would ravel. I looked closely at each towel when folding. No strings or ravels were found. For a large person, you might want to consider the next towel size up. For the average person, they are adequate and do not take up large amounts of closet space like the over-sized bath towels. For general, everyday use, they are what I needed.

Great product for the price. Nothing fancy; however, for me, they are the right size and serve their purpose of being used for everyday toweling. I was concerned about other reviews discussing excessive lint. While there was a lot of lint on the first wash/dry, I did not have excessive lint balls attach to me when I used them. They were <hl> soft and absorbent <hl>. I also read that the edges would ravel. I looked closely at each towel when folding. No strings or ravels were found. For a large person, you might want to consider the next towel size up. For the average person, they are adequate and do not take up large amounts of closet space like the over-sized bath towels.For general, everyday use, they are what I needed.

They were <hl> soft and absorbent <hl> .


Question: How does it compare to other racks?

I am so glad I read both the positive and negative ratings. After seeing some of the more favorable reviews and the pictures I decided to take a chance on this rack. I am so glad that I did. I liked it so much I bought a second. You must make sure that you assemble it tightly otherwise it may come apart. If you pound the ends to ensure they fit together tightly (you may want to have a 2nd person assist, although not neccesary)you will have no problems. The coating on the racks are textured and not smooth to help shoes from sliding and the adjustable racks help accomodate different types of shoes. Some mention they can't close doors with this on the back so I (and I would suggest others) put it on the inside of a closet door. It can easily fit 36 pairs of shoes, if you have really wide or large shoes it may be a little less (although other reviews say that with their wide shoes it accomodates 36). It hangs on the door easily with no problem. It's lightweight but sturdy. Compared to some other racks that I've owned, it's sturdier, holds more shoes and doesn't crimp or damage any parts of my shoes.

Answer: it's sturdier,

I am so glad I read both the positive and negative ratings. After seeing some of the more favorable reviews and the pictures I decided to take a chance on this rack. I am so glad that I did. I liked it so much I bought a second. You must make sure that you assemble it tightly otherwise it may come apart. If you pound the ends to ensure they fit together tightly (you may want to have a 2nd person assist, although not neccesary)you will have no problems. The coating on the racks are textured and not smooth to help shoes from sliding and the adjustable racks help accomodate different types of shoes. Some mention they can't close doors with this on the back so I (and I would suggest others) put it on the inside of a closet door. It can easily fit 36 pairs of shoes, if you have really wide or large shoes it may be a little less (although other reviews say that with their wide shoes it accomodates 36). It hangs on the door easily with no problem. It's lightweight but sturdy. <hl> Compared to some other racks that I've owned, it's sturdier, holds more shoes and doesn't crimp or damage any parts of my shoes. <hl>

I am so glad I read both the positive and negative ratings. After seeing some of the more favorable reviews and the pictures I decided to take a chance on this rack. I am so glad that I did. I liked it so much I bought a second. You must make sure that you assemble it tightly otherwise it may come apart. If you pound the ends to ensure they fit together tightly (you may want to have a 2nd person assist, although not neccesary)you will have no problems. The coating on the racks are textured and not smooth to help shoes from sliding and the adjustable racks help accomodate different types of shoes. Some mention they can't close doors with this on the back so I (and I would suggest others) put it on the inside of a closet door. It can easily fit 36 pairs of shoes, if you have really wide or large shoes it may be a little less (although other reviews say that with their wide shoes it accomodates 36). It hangs on the door easily with no problem. It's lightweight but sturdy. Compared to some other racks that I've owned, <hl> it's sturdier, <hl> holds more shoes and doesn't crimp or damage any parts of my shoes.


Question: How long is it?

This cocktail muddler will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. It is just over 8 inches long to reach down into tall glasses.This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns.The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in.A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.

Answer: just over 8 inches long

This cocktail muddler will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. <hl> It is just over 8 inches long to reach down into tall glasses. <hl> This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns. The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in. A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.

This cocktail muddler will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. It is <hl> just over 8 inches long <hl> to reach down into tall glasses.This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns.The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in.A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.


Question: What do they spend a lot of time trying to get the pieces to do?

cons :I spend a lot of time trying to get the pieces to lock so I can use it. it's ALWAYS a fight.the leftover pulp is soaking wet = wasteful.there is a lot of juice left over in the machinethe feed hole is pretty smallmessy/awkward to get pulp out of pulp collectorlots of difficult cleanup = time consuming.The electric cord is on one side of the machine -- always the opposite side of where my electric socket is.pros:makes nice juiceinexpensivefastnoise level is tolerableI get the grater basket clean pretty easily with a dishwashing brush. But cleanup is pretty awful especially with soaking wet pulp and all the juice left in the basket. No such thing as a quick juicing before work -- you'll be spending 10 mins trying to get it to lock in place then 20 mins trying to clean up.overall, I find this machine difficult to work with. I am so tired of fighting with it.

Answer: to lock so I can use it

<hl> cons :I spend a lot of time trying to get the pieces to lock so I can use it . <hl> it's ALWAYS a fight.the leftover pulp is soaking wet = wasteful.there is a lot of juice left over in the machinethe feed hole is pretty smallmessy/awkward to get pulp out of pulp collectorlots of difficult cleanup = time consuming. The electric cord is on one side of the machine -- always the opposite side of where my electric socket is.pros:makes nice juiceinexpensivefastnoise level is tolerableI get the grater basket clean pretty easily with a dishwashing brush. But cleanup is pretty awful especially with soaking wet pulp and all the juice left in the basket. No such thing as a quick juicing before work -- you'll be spending 10 mins trying to get it to lock in place then 20 mins trying to clean up.overall, I find this machine difficult to work with. I am so tired of fighting with it.

cons :I spend a lot of time trying to get the pieces <hl> to lock so I can use it <hl>. it's ALWAYS a fight.the leftover pulp is soaking wet = wasteful.there is a lot of juice left over in the machinethe feed hole is pretty smallmessy/awkward to get pulp out of pulp collectorlots of difficult cleanup = time consuming.The electric cord is on one side of the machine -- always the opposite side of where my electric socket is.pros:makes nice juiceinexpensivefastnoise level is tolerableI get the grater basket clean pretty easily with a dishwashing brush. But cleanup is pretty awful especially with soaking wet pulp and all the juice left in the basket. No such thing as a quick juicing before work -- you'll be spending 10 mins trying to get it to lock in place then 20 mins trying to clean up.overall, I find this machine difficult to work with. I am so tired of fighting with it.

cons :I spend a lot of time trying to get the pieces <hl> to lock so I can use it <hl> .


Question: Did the customer ultimately like there new ice trays?

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: 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 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!! <hl> 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! <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) 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 <hl> definitely being buying more of these! <hl>


Question: How long ago did the reviewer buy the oven?

The reviewers that said this product broke or has poor quality must have gotten a lemon.I bought this oven 7 years ago at Macy's not knowing how it will perform and it just died on me this weekend. I used it nearly everyday. It has many great features such as multiple settings and temperature ranges, two stackable shelves (top and bottom), and a bottom tray that collects bits of food for easy cleaning.The product is durable to say the least and looks great. The thing that I love about it is that it actually have a lot of room but isn't that large for smaller counter tops. Looking at newer toaster ovens I've noticed that most are too large and bulky.I loved this toaster oven and am seriously considering getting another since I was so happy with it for so long.

Answer: 7 years ago

The reviewers that said this product broke or has poor quality must have gotten a lemon. <hl> I bought this oven 7 years ago at Macy's not knowing how it will perform and it just died on me this weekend. <hl> I used it nearly everyday. It has many great features such as multiple settings and temperature ranges, two stackable shelves (top and bottom), and a bottom tray that collects bits of food for easy cleaning. The product is durable to say the least and looks great. The thing that I love about it is that it actually have a lot of room but isn't that large for smaller counter tops. Looking at newer toaster ovens I've noticed that most are too large and bulky. I loved this toaster oven and am seriously considering getting another since I was so happy with it for so long.

The reviewers that said this product broke or has poor quality must have gotten a lemon.I bought this oven <hl> 7 years ago <hl> at Macy's not knowing how it will perform and it just died on me this weekend. I used it nearly everyday. It has many great features such as multiple settings and temperature ranges, two stackable shelves (top and bottom), and a bottom tray that collects bits of food for easy cleaning.The product is durable to say the least and looks great. The thing that I love about it is that it actually have a lot of room but isn't that large for smaller counter tops. Looking at newer toaster ovens I've noticed that most are too large and bulky.I loved this toaster oven and am seriously considering getting another since I was so happy with it for so long.


Question: What was the biggest stroke of genius concerning the product?

While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap was a stroke of genius. All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle. If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle.Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

Answer: providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap

<hl> While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap was a stroke of genius. <hl> All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle. If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle. Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that <hl> providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap <hl> was a stroke of genius. All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle. If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle.Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.


Question: What did the author purchase for their home theater?

I purchased a 30 lbs Energy Center Channel for a home theater and this is fantatsic way to be creative and use a large moutning system well bulit to hold up not just a receiver but also a center channel. The Eneregy speaker is over 21 inches wide and this system is heavy duty enough to gold it up. It looks great and the best part is I can come away from the wall to give the woffer ports plenty of space to breath, rather than push against the wall. I highly recomend for moutning large products that are wider than 20 inches and deeper than 10 inches. Awesome quality product that looks great! So pleased

Answer: 30 lbs Energy Center Channel

<hl> I purchased a 30 lbs Energy Center Channel for a home theater and this is fantatsic way to be creative and use a large moutning system well bulit to hold up not just a receiver but also a center channel. <hl> The Eneregy speaker is over 21 inches wide and this system is heavy duty enough to gold it up. It looks great and the best part is I can come away from the wall to give the woffer ports plenty of space to breath, rather than push against the wall. I highly recomend for moutning large products that are wider than 20 inches and deeper than 10 inches. Awesome quality product that looks great! So pleased

I purchased a <hl> 30 lbs Energy Center Channel <hl> for a home theater and this is fantatsic way to be creative and use a large moutning system well bulit to hold up not just a receiver but also a center channel. The Eneregy speaker is over 21 inches wide and this system is heavy duty enough to gold it up. It looks great and the best part is I can come away from the wall to give the woffer ports plenty of space to breath, rather than push against the wall. I highly recomend for moutning large products that are wider than 20 inches and deeper than 10 inches. Awesome quality product that looks great! So pleased


Question: What was unexpected?

My 4 tortilla shell makers came nicely packaged in a box with a free squeeze bottle(?) in it. The side of the box had the baking instructions which were 375 degrees for 8 minutes. I left mine in for 10 minutes when the top edges started to brown. The bottoms were soft still, but when I pulled the tortillas out of the maker and put them on a cooling rack, the bottoms hardened up within a minute or two. I used flour tortillas that were 8" and they worked perfectly. These are a little interesting getting in and out of the oven, but that may be my only complaint. I will get lots of use out of these for our family taco nights!

Answer: squeeze bottle

<hl> My 4 tortilla shell makers came nicely packaged in a box with a free squeeze bottle (?) in it. <hl> The side of the box had the baking instructions which were 375 degrees for 8 minutes. I left mine in for 10 minutes when the top edges started to brown. The bottoms were soft still, but when I pulled the tortillas out of the maker and put them on a cooling rack, the bottoms hardened up within a minute or two. I used flour tortillas that were 8" and they worked perfectly. These are a little interesting getting in and out of the oven, but that may be my only complaint. I will get lots of use out of these for our family taco nights!

My 4 tortilla shell makers came nicely packaged in a box with a free <hl> squeeze bottle <hl>(?) in it. The side of the box had the baking instructions which were 375 degrees for 8 minutes. I left mine in for 10 minutes when the top edges started to brown. The bottoms were soft still, but when I pulled the tortillas out of the maker and put them on a cooling rack, the bottoms hardened up within a minute or two. I used flour tortillas that were 8" and they worked perfectly. These are a little interesting getting in and out of the oven, but that may be my only complaint. I will get lots of use out of these for our family taco nights!

My 4 tortilla shell makers came nicely packaged in a box with a free <hl> squeeze bottle <hl> (?) in it.


Question: Where do people say this item comes from?

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

Answer: Creuset

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

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


Question: What convinced the poster to purchase?

I watched the video that was submitted by a purchases/user which convinced me to buy this opener. I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. It cuts the top under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!

Answer: the video that was submitted by a purchases/user

<hl> I watched the video that was submitted by a purchases/user which convinced me to buy this opener. <hl> I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. It cuts the top under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!

I watched <hl> the video that was submitted by a purchases/user <hl> which convinced me to buy this opener. I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. It cuts the top under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!


Question: what functionality does it have so that the rice is ready at a specific time?

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the Zojirushi gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. It can be preset to cook so my rice is ready when needed. Great rice is a no-brainer.I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....

Answer: preset

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the Zojirushi gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. <hl> It can be preset to cook so my rice is ready when needed. <hl> Great rice is a no-brainer. I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the Zojirushi gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. It can be <hl> preset <hl> to cook so my rice is ready when needed. Great rice is a no-brainer.I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....


Question: What type of vegetable does the author have planted?

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

Answer: squash

Pretty cool.. This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! <hl> gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful! <hl>

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the <hl> squash <hl> planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!


Question: How does the coffee taste from this coffeemaker?

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. Coffee tastes better..no pot to clean. I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either.Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the negative comments posted here but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P

Answer: better

Coffee tastes better ..no pot to clean.

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. <hl> Coffee tastes better ..no pot to clean. <hl> I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either. Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the negative comments posted here but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. Coffee tastes <hl> better <hl>..no pot to clean. I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either.Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the negative comments posted here but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P

Coffee tastes <hl> better <hl> ..no pot to clean.


Question: Why did the customer buy the product?

I bought this because of the price. It was one of the cheapest ones available on amazon. It feels like a very durable plastic and it's built well. I don't know if its BPA-free. I really wish it is, but in the packaging it doesn't say it.There is a little dip in the middle where it meets the handle, so if I am microwaving a food that is slightly tall in the middle, it would definitely touch. I give it 3 stars because it works really well, gets the job done, and price is good, but noticed a couple of splatters when I was microwaving tomato-based sauces. Also this thing condenses like crazy, water would be dripping from the sides. It gets the job done, for basic microwaving tasks. But I wouldn't buy it again.

Answer: because of the price

I bought this because of the price .

<hl> I bought this because of the price . <hl> It was one of the cheapest ones available on amazon. It feels like a very durable plastic and it's built well. I don't know if its BPA-free. I really wish it is, but in the packaging it doesn't say it. There is a little dip in the middle where it meets the handle, so if I am microwaving a food that is slightly tall in the middle, it would definitely touch. I give it 3 stars because it works really well, gets the job done, and price is good, but noticed a couple of splatters when I was microwaving tomato-based sauces. Also this thing condenses like crazy, water would be dripping from the sides. It gets the job done, for basic microwaving tasks. But I wouldn't buy it again.

I bought this <hl> because of the price <hl>. It was one of the cheapest ones available on amazon. It feels like a very durable plastic and it's built well. I don't know if its BPA-free. I really wish it is, but in the packaging it doesn't say it.There is a little dip in the middle where it meets the handle, so if I am microwaving a food that is slightly tall in the middle, it would definitely touch. I give it 3 stars because it works really well, gets the job done, and price is good, but noticed a couple of splatters when I was microwaving tomato-based sauces. Also this thing condenses like crazy, water would be dripping from the sides. It gets the job done, for basic microwaving tasks. But I wouldn't buy it again.

I bought this <hl> because of the price <hl> .


Question: What did they think they could do with the ball of meat?

This is my first stuffed burger press. I thought I'd be able to put a ball of meat in and pound it into form (says so in the instructions), but that was not to be. First, I need to shape it somewhat into a patty. Then, press it, and a shallow well forms in that patty. Fill it up, then form a second patty for the top. Press it with the burger press. Voila. A stuffed burger.The key is to shape the meat into a patty before sticking it into the press. Speaking of sticking, wet the press if you have any problems.It works, though not as smoothly as I dreamed. I stuffed a bunch of burger patties and froze half of them. My husband wasn't crazy about my recipe, but that's the cook's fault. Ahem.Since we have to do most of the work in shaping the patties before pressing, and we have to do it twice for each burger, I give it three stars. It's not as quick and easy as they make it look.This product was provided for review by Interact Marketing.

Answer: put a ball of meat in and pound it into form

This is my first stuffed burger press. <hl> I thought I'd be able to put a ball of meat in and pound it into form (says so in the instructions), but that was not to be. <hl> First, I need to shape it somewhat into a patty. Then, press it, and a shallow well forms in that patty. Fill it up, then form a second patty for the top. Press it with the burger press. Voila. A stuffed burger. The key is to shape the meat into a patty before sticking it into the press. Speaking of sticking, wet the press if you have any problems. It works, though not as smoothly as I dreamed. I stuffed a bunch of burger patties and froze half of them. My husband wasn't crazy about my recipe, but that's the cook's fault. Ahem. Since we have to do most of the work in shaping the patties before pressing, and we have to do it twice for each burger, I give it three stars. It's not as quick and easy as they make it look. This product was provided for review by Interact Marketing.

This is my first stuffed burger press. I thought I'd be able to <hl> put a ball of meat in and pound it into form <hl> (says so in the instructions), but that was not to be. First, I need to shape it somewhat into a patty. Then, press it, and a shallow well forms in that patty. Fill it up, then form a second patty for the top. Press it with the burger press. Voila. A stuffed burger.The key is to shape the meat into a patty before sticking it into the press. Speaking of sticking, wet the press if you have any problems.It works, though not as smoothly as I dreamed. I stuffed a bunch of burger patties and froze half of them. My husband wasn't crazy about my recipe, but that's the cook's fault. Ahem.Since we have to do most of the work in shaping the patties before pressing, and we have to do it twice for each burger, I give it three stars. It's not as quick and easy as they make it look.This product was provided for review by Interact Marketing.


Question: How long have they been using it?

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

Answer: 7 months

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. <hl> I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) <hl> and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that. I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so <hl> 7 months <hl> now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!


Question: What is different about the timer?

the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. it's hard to get the container out of the machine when the yogurt is done. it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.

Answer: the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine.

<hl> the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. <hl> second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. it's hard to get the container out of the machine when the yogurt is done. it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.

<hl> the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. <hl> the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. it's hard to get the container out of the machine when the yogurt is done. it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.


Question: What has faded after one wash?

I bought the twin... the color tone is different than shown and the patterns noticeably clash. I've grown to like it, but I considered returning it.The quilt is definitely over-sized (which I like). The twin is really a full-size.I'm happy that its not stiff like some quilts can be. It also a bit warmer than most quilts and comforters... good for cold-natured sleepers.I am disappointed on the quality though. I washed it once on cold and its already noticeably faded. Also, the stitching on the sham is fraying. :/ For the price, I expected better.----UPDATE: I've had this for 3 months, and the fading has not increased. The quilt itself has not frayed, and the fraying on the sham seems isolated to that same very small section. I thought you might want to know that the twin quilt shrank a bit and is closer to is claimed twin-size than originally.The clashing patterns reminds me of Alice in Wonderland for some reason, but its quirkiness is why I've grown to like it. I've had several quilts, and they all have different patterns sewn together. Yet, this one is unique, because the patterns seem somewhat random. They are just all different floral patterns.

Answer: washed it once on cold

I bought the twin... the color tone is different than shown and the patterns noticeably clash. I've grown to like it, but I considered returning it. The quilt is definitely over-sized (which I like). The twin is really a full-size. I'm happy that its not stiff like some quilts can be. It also a bit warmer than most quilts and comforters... good for cold-natured sleepers. I am disappointed on the quality though. <hl> I washed it once on cold and its already noticeably faded. <hl> Also, the stitching on the sham is fraying. :/ For the price, I expected better.----UPDATE: I've had this for 3 months, and the fading has not increased. The quilt itself has not frayed, and the fraying on the sham seems isolated to that same very small section. I thought you might want to know that the twin quilt shrank a bit and is closer to is claimed twin-size than originally. The clashing patterns reminds me of Alice in Wonderland for some reason, but its quirkiness is why I've grown to like it. I've had several quilts, and they all have different patterns sewn together. Yet, this one is unique, because the patterns seem somewhat random. They are just all different floral patterns.

I bought the twin... the color tone is different than shown and the patterns noticeably clash. I've grown to like it, but I considered returning it.The quilt is definitely over-sized (which I like). The twin is really a full-size.I'm happy that its not stiff like some quilts can be. It also a bit warmer than most quilts and comforters... good for cold-natured sleepers.I am disappointed on the quality though. I <hl> washed it once on cold <hl> and its already noticeably faded. Also, the stitching on the sham is fraying. :/ For the price, I expected better.----UPDATE: I've had this for 3 months, and the fading has not increased. The quilt itself has not frayed, and the fraying on the sham seems isolated to that same very small section. I thought you might want to know that the twin quilt shrank a bit and is closer to is claimed twin-size than originally.The clashing patterns reminds me of Alice in Wonderland for some reason, but its quirkiness is why I've grown to like it. I've had several quilts, and they all have different patterns sewn together. Yet, this one is unique, because the patterns seem somewhat random. They are just all different floral patterns.


Question: How long does the water stay cool for in the thermos?

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all 10.5 hours I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.

Answer: 10.5 hours

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. <hl> This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all 10.5 hours I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) <hl> so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all <hl> 10.5 hours <hl> I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.


Question: Which part of the product could burn fingers?

I use these to heat two rooms in my basement. One is a 300 square foot windowless room and the other is about a 1000 square feet of open space. I use these in conjunction with my hydronic heating, which, when it is really cold outside, struggles to heat the basement rooms to acceptable levels. One of these in each room gets both of them nice and toasty. They are a little loud, and the vent can be hot to the touch, but I'm very happy with my purchase. They even automatically shut off when tipped over. Just wish they were a bit more programmable so I could schedule when it is on, not just how long it will be on.

Answer: vent

I use these to heat two rooms in my basement. One is a 300 square foot windowless room and the other is about a 1000 square feet of open space. I use these in conjunction with my hydronic heating, which, when it is really cold outside, struggles to heat the basement rooms to acceptable levels. One of these in each room gets both of them nice and toasty. <hl> They are a little loud, and the vent can be hot to the touch, but I'm very happy with my purchase. <hl> They even automatically shut off when tipped over. Just wish they were a bit more programmable so I could schedule when it is on, not just how long it will be on.

I use these to heat two rooms in my basement. One is a 300 square foot windowless room and the other is about a 1000 square feet of open space. I use these in conjunction with my hydronic heating, which, when it is really cold outside, struggles to heat the basement rooms to acceptable levels. One of these in each room gets both of them nice and toasty. They are a little loud, and the <hl> vent <hl> can be hot to the touch, but I'm very happy with my purchase. They even automatically shut off when tipped over. Just wish they were a bit more programmable so I could schedule when it is on, not just how long it will be on.


Question: what happened with the handle?

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

Answer: cracked

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

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


Question: How was the product designed?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

Answer: cleverly

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). <hl> This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. <hl> When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious. Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a <hl> cleverly <hl> designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?


Question: What is your favorite thing about this dutch oven?

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one)2. Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing3. It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

Answer: The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. <hl> The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one )2. <hl> Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing3. It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. <hl> The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one <hl>)2. Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing3. It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

<hl> The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one <hl> )2.


Question: How long have they had the kettle?

We've had this kettle for a few years now and we are ready for a divorce. The kettle has always been very loud when operating. As it aged the lever under the handle which turns on the kettle switches itself off during operation. I suppose this is due to the vibrations caused by the water moving around in the kettle. When it does manage to stay on for the whole boil it is also slow to turn off. Sometimes it is more than a minute after it boils that it decides to turn off. It is a beautiful kettle and well made but, its function is less than desirable.

Answer: a few years now

<hl> We've had this kettle for a few years now and we are ready for a divorce. <hl> The kettle has always been very loud when operating. As it aged the lever under the handle which turns on the kettle switches itself off during operation. I suppose this is due to the vibrations caused by the water moving around in the kettle. When it does manage to stay on for the whole boil it is also slow to turn off. Sometimes it is more than a minute after it boils that it decides to turn off. It is a beautiful kettle and well made but, its function is less than desirable.

We've had this kettle for <hl> a few years now <hl> and we are ready for a divorce. The kettle has always been very loud when operating. As it aged the lever under the handle which turns on the kettle switches itself off during operation. I suppose this is due to the vibrations caused by the water moving around in the kettle. When it does manage to stay on for the whole boil it is also slow to turn off. Sometimes it is more than a minute after it boils that it decides to turn off. It is a beautiful kettle and well made but, its function is less than desirable.


Question: What percentage is this product working for the author?

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Answer: 90%

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like <hl> 90% <hl> working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.