Question: What color/finish is the soap holder?

Keeps the soap hi-n-dry with ease. I like its simple rectangular shape with rounded corners, and it's big enough to hold very large bars of soap. The chrome look matches my faucet and is fairly unobtrusive. I particularly like the large drainage holes in the top part of the holder - really lets the water slough off the soap so it never gets soggy. Glad I bought this! I'll probably wind up buying another one when my wooden soap holder/drainer disintegrates, as they inevitably do (this stainless one will probably outlast me!).

Answer: chrome

Keeps the soap hi-n-dry with ease. I like its simple rectangular shape with rounded corners, and it's big enough to hold very large bars of soap. <hl> The chrome look matches my faucet and is fairly unobtrusive. <hl> I particularly like the large drainage holes in the top part of the holder - really lets the water slough off the soap so it never gets soggy. Glad I bought this! I'll probably wind up buying another one when my wooden soap holder/drainer disintegrates, as they inevitably do (this stainless one will probably outlast me!).

Keeps the soap hi-n-dry with ease. I like its simple rectangular shape with rounded corners, and it's big enough to hold very large bars of soap. The <hl> chrome <hl> look matches my faucet and is fairly unobtrusive. I particularly like the large drainage holes in the top part of the holder - really lets the water slough off the soap so it never gets soggy. Glad I bought this! I'll probably wind up buying another one when my wooden soap holder/drainer disintegrates, as they inevitably do (this stainless one will probably outlast me!).


Question: What do you get when done correctly?

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: A stuffed burger

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. <hl> A stuffed burger .The key is to shape the meat into a patty before sticking it into the press. <hl> 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 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. <hl> A stuffed burger <hl>.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.

<hl> A stuffed burger <hl> .The key is to shape the meat into a patty before sticking it into the press.


Question: what vegetable is this tool great for according to the writer?

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing potatoes, this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

Answer: potatoes

<hl> For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing potatoes , this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. <hl> Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing <hl> potatoes <hl>, this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing <hl> potatoes <hl> , this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it.


Question: Doing what with the colander becomes easier over time?

I really like this version of collapsable colander. I had one that was collapsable and shaped kind of like a tennis racket and I loved it but it was really hard to hold let alone dump something in it from a heavy water filled pan. I didn't have enough arms!! So having this sit over the sink is PERFECT for that issue It folds up and stores away easily. Its easy to clean. Its a little tough at first to squish it down but it gets much easier after you do it once or twice. Brilliant invention.

Answer: squish it down

I really like this version of collapsable colander. I had one that was collapsable and shaped kind of like a tennis racket and I loved it but it was really hard to hold let alone dump something in it from a heavy water filled pan. I didn't have enough arms!! So having this sit over the sink is PERFECT for that issue It folds up and stores away easily. Its easy to clean. <hl> Its a little tough at first to squish it down but it gets much easier after you do it once or twice. <hl> Brilliant invention.

I really like this version of collapsable colander. I had one that was collapsable and shaped kind of like a tennis racket and I loved it but it was really hard to hold let alone dump something in it from a heavy water filled pan. I didn't have enough arms!! So having this sit over the sink is PERFECT for that issue It folds up and stores away easily. Its easy to clean. Its a little tough at first to <hl> squish it down <hl> but it gets much easier after you do it once or twice. Brilliant invention.


Question: What did the company send the user after calling?

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

Answer: two replacement poles and two connectors

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

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

I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me <hl> two replacement poles and two connectors <hl> .


Question: What is a matter of personal preference?

I got this to hold heavier hardback books while reading in bed. After a brief trial, however, I agree with the reviewers who feel this bookrest is better-suited to holding Nooks, Kindles, etc. Lighter-weight books are OK, too, but unless it's a book that stays flat and open on its own, both hands are necessary to keep those books open. (I had hoped the trough or seam in which the book rests would help keep such books open, but it wasn't deep enough.) It held my Barnes & Noble Nook fine, but the pillow's angle just wasn't right for me, whether using it in my lap or lying on my side in bed. I think the angle issue is a matter of personal preference rather than a design flaw. A younger family member decided to keep the pillow and said it works well for her, both in her lap and in bed as she reclines on her side.On the plus side, it's attractive and well-made. The pillow is light-weight but not insubstantial or cheap in feel. The quality and design are good, but the Peeramid just didn't work for me.

Answer: the angle

I got this to hold heavier hardback books while reading in bed. After a brief trial, however, I agree with the reviewers who feel this bookrest is better-suited to holding Nooks, Kindles, etc. Lighter-weight books are OK, too, but unless it's a book that stays flat and open on its own, both hands are necessary to keep those books open. (I had hoped the trough or seam in which the book rests would help keep such books open, but it wasn't deep enough.) It held my Barnes & Noble Nook fine, but the pillow's angle just wasn't right for me, whether using it in my lap or lying on my side in bed. <hl> I think the angle issue is a matter of personal preference rather than a design flaw. <hl> A younger family member decided to keep the pillow and said it works well for her, both in her lap and in bed as she reclines on her side. On the plus side, it's attractive and well-made. The pillow is light-weight but not insubstantial or cheap in feel. The quality and design are good, but the Peeramid just didn't work for me.

I got this to hold heavier hardback books while reading in bed. After a brief trial, however, I agree with the reviewers who feel this bookrest is better-suited to holding Nooks, Kindles, etc. Lighter-weight books are OK, too, but unless it's a book that stays flat and open on its own, both hands are necessary to keep those books open. (I had hoped the trough or seam in which the book rests would help keep such books open, but it wasn't deep enough.) It held my Barnes & Noble Nook fine, but the pillow's angle just wasn't right for me, whether using it in my lap or lying on my side in bed. I think <hl> the angle <hl> issue is a matter of personal preference rather than a design flaw. A younger family member decided to keep the pillow and said it works well for her, both in her lap and in bed as she reclines on her side.On the plus side, it's attractive and well-made. The pillow is light-weight but not insubstantial or cheap in feel. The quality and design are good, but the Peeramid just didn't work for me.


Question: How many stars did the reviewer NOT give the filters?

The only reason I failed to give 5 stars the fikters are a little too large for my Bunn Coffee basket. Otherwise I am thrilled to have found the filters.

Answer: 5

<hl> The only reason I failed to give 5 stars the fikters are a little too large for my Bunn Coffee basket. <hl> Otherwise I am thrilled to have found the filters.

The only reason I failed to give <hl> 5 <hl> stars the fikters are a little too large for my Bunn Coffee basket. Otherwise I am thrilled to have found the filters.


Question: what else can't you use on silicon mats?

Silicone mats, whether used for rolling out dough or cooking, make baking much easier by allowing baked goods to slide off without having to butter the surface. Not all mats are created equal, however. I have a KitchenAid one that I hate. This Frazoni one, although a little thinner, is comparable to my Silpat ones, except for the Frazoni's lower price. It doesn't smoke in the oven (or at least, mine didn't), and cookies slide right off. I especially like mine for baking bread since I don't have to grease the pan. The only drawback to this and other silicone mats is that you cannot cut on it. If, say, you use it to roll out cookie dough, you shouldn't use cookie cutters, although I've done it, carefully.This mat lets the bottoms of baked goods brown (not all do) without having to overcook. It's incredibly easy to clean, and it's dishwasher safe, although I just wipe mine clean with a sponge or wash it quickly in the sink. You can store it rolled up or flat inside a cookie sheet. It can take heat up to 475 degrees. You can use it to fresh sticky things, then remove them to bags. I love mine! Note: I received a sample for review.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Answer: cookie cutters

Silicone mats, whether used for rolling out dough or cooking, make baking much easier by allowing baked goods to slide off without having to butter the surface. Not all mats are created equal, however. I have a KitchenAid one that I hate. This Frazoni one, although a little thinner, is comparable to my Silpat ones, except for the Frazoni's lower price. It doesn't smoke in the oven (or at least, mine didn't), and cookies slide right off. I especially like mine for baking bread since I don't have to grease the pan. The only drawback to this and other silicone mats is that you cannot cut on it. <hl> If, say, you use it to roll out cookie dough, you shouldn't use cookie cutters , although I've done it, carefully. <hl> This mat lets the bottoms of baked goods brown (not all do) without having to overcook. It's incredibly easy to clean, and it's dishwasher safe, although I just wipe mine clean with a sponge or wash it quickly in the sink. You can store it rolled up or flat inside a cookie sheet. It can take heat up to 475 degrees. You can use it to fresh sticky things, then remove them to bags. I love mine! Note: I received a sample for review.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Silicone mats, whether used for rolling out dough or cooking, make baking much easier by allowing baked goods to slide off without having to butter the surface. Not all mats are created equal, however. I have a KitchenAid one that I hate. This Frazoni one, although a little thinner, is comparable to my Silpat ones, except for the Frazoni's lower price. It doesn't smoke in the oven (or at least, mine didn't), and cookies slide right off. I especially like mine for baking bread since I don't have to grease the pan. The only drawback to this and other silicone mats is that you cannot cut on it. If, say, you use it to roll out cookie dough, you shouldn't use <hl> cookie cutters <hl>, although I've done it, carefully.This mat lets the bottoms of baked goods brown (not all do) without having to overcook. It's incredibly easy to clean, and it's dishwasher safe, although I just wipe mine clean with a sponge or wash it quickly in the sink. You can store it rolled up or flat inside a cookie sheet. It can take heat up to 475 degrees. You can use it to fresh sticky things, then remove them to bags. I love mine! Note: I received a sample for review.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

If, say, you use it to roll out cookie dough, you shouldn't use <hl> cookie cutters <hl> , although I've done it, carefully.


Question: What are you sifting?

I do not like this sifter at all because it starts out sifting while using the spring action handle and then it stops sifting after a few pulls and you end up having to shake the sifter to get the flour out. Now I see why it's up as a clearance item. Don't waste your money if you are buying it for its intended purpose. You might get by with doing a cup, but no way will it do more without shaking it and hitting it against your other hand. This one was a let down. I ended up ordering the hand cranking kind because I know they work pretty good.

Answer: flour

<hl> I do not like this sifter at all because it starts out sifting while using the spring action handle and then it stops sifting after a few pulls and you end up having to shake the sifter to get the flour out. <hl> Now I see why it's up as a clearance item. Don't waste your money if you are buying it for its intended purpose. You might get by with doing a cup, but no way will it do more without shaking it and hitting it against your other hand. This one was a let down. I ended up ordering the hand cranking kind because I know they work pretty good.

I do not like this sifter at all because it starts out sifting while using the spring action handle and then it stops sifting after a few pulls and you end up having to shake the sifter to get the <hl> flour <hl> out. Now I see why it's up as a clearance item. Don't waste your money if you are buying it for its intended purpose. You might get by with doing a cup, but no way will it do more without shaking it and hitting it against your other hand. This one was a let down. I ended up ordering the hand cranking kind because I know they work pretty good.


Question: When does it start to engage the gears?

What a piece of POOP! This is the first time I've posted a negative review on Amazon and for good reason. I got this as a hand me down to make fruit smoothies. The first thing I noticed it the automatic blender action. Who designed that? That was the dumbest thing. Right when you push the cup down into the blender, it starts to engage the gears. The problem is that the teeth don't always match up. So, you have this grinding effect until the teeth of the gears engage. What an moronic design decision. I knew this was going to eventually happen, but after just three days of using this thing the teeth from the gears completely stripped. There was smoking and all sorts of black plastic flying around. I mean, this idea COULD work, but use metal for god's sake.And what's up with the small cup sizes? They should have one a big larger for regular sized smoothies.All in all, the biggest piece of junk I've ever been given. DON'T BUY IT!

Answer: Right when you push the cup down into the blender

What a piece of POOP! This is the first time I've posted a negative review on Amazon and for good reason. I got this as a hand me down to make fruit smoothies. The first thing I noticed it the automatic blender action. Who designed that? That was the dumbest thing. <hl> Right when you push the cup down into the blender , it starts to engage the gears. <hl> The problem is that the teeth don't always match up. So, you have this grinding effect until the teeth of the gears engage. What an moronic design decision. I knew this was going to eventually happen, but after just three days of using this thing the teeth from the gears completely stripped. There was smoking and all sorts of black plastic flying around. I mean, this idea COULD work, but use metal for god's sake. And what's up with the small cup sizes? They should have one a big larger for regular sized smoothies. All in all, the biggest piece of junk I've ever been given. DON'T BUY IT!

What a piece of POOP! This is the first time I've posted a negative review on Amazon and for good reason. I got this as a hand me down to make fruit smoothies. The first thing I noticed it the automatic blender action. Who designed that? That was the dumbest thing. <hl> Right when you push the cup down into the blender <hl>, it starts to engage the gears. The problem is that the teeth don't always match up. So, you have this grinding effect until the teeth of the gears engage. What an moronic design decision. I knew this was going to eventually happen, but after just three days of using this thing the teeth from the gears completely stripped. There was smoking and all sorts of black plastic flying around. I mean, this idea COULD work, but use metal for god's sake.And what's up with the small cup sizes? They should have one a big larger for regular sized smoothies.All in all, the biggest piece of junk I've ever been given. DON'T BUY IT!

<hl> Right when you push the cup down into the blender <hl> , it starts to engage the gears.


Question: Which attribute of this vacuum is described as being too strong?

This vacuum has got to have the strongest suction of any cleaner ever made. PLEASE keep household birds and small animals locked up when you're using it! This is a two-way sword, however, because when vacuuming HEAVY WOOL AREA RUGS it tries to suck up the rug and makes the most frightening squeal! It needs to have an "area rug" adjustment. Or, like other vacuums, several height adjustments. I am not talking about those bathroom rugs, either. Those would disappear into the chamber.With our Berber, it's glued down so it is fine on it. And it does well on bare floors, too, although large leaves don't do well. Look out for twist ties, also (hate to think the sound Those would make). I would be nervous using it on large shag rugs, too. You feel like you need a tranquilizer before you use it in case it tries to suck up your oriental rug.The wand that lifts up that you put attachments on is too stiff to come out easily like it did on our Fantom (which also had height adjustments).And I haven't figured out how to put it back in yet. I think I figured out the reason it vacuums up rugs: it doesn't have a BEATER BAR. You know those big, heavy cylinders that many uprights have? This instead has a1/4" thin plastic thing with brushes on it that spins. So there is a lot of SPACE around this beater "thingy" leaving certain items at risk of being sucked up. (like rugs) This spinning thing? I wonder how long it'll last? I wonder if they WANT it to last?To empty out the dirt, (this is when that big canister is HALF full) you struggle with it to get the bottom to open then the dirt falls down into the trash can. There is no big HANDLE that says, "PULL TO OPEN AND DUMP."Something else quite original: on other vacuums, there is a little footpedal on the base on the right hand side you push down to get going. This does not have one of those. You have to push this long, slippery bar that goes across the front of the thing to let the handle down. Odd.Bottom line: Mr Dyson is right: it doesn't lose suction. You could probably use several to pull the Space Station back to earth.

Answer: suction

<hl> This vacuum has got to have the strongest suction of any cleaner ever made. <hl> PLEASE keep household birds and small animals locked up when you're using it! This is a two-way sword, however, because when vacuuming HEAVY WOOL AREA RUGS it tries to suck up the rug and makes the most frightening squeal! It needs to have an "area rug" adjustment. Or, like other vacuums, several height adjustments. I am not talking about those bathroom rugs, either. Those would disappear into the chamber. With our Berber, it's glued down so it is fine on it. And it does well on bare floors, too, although large leaves don't do well. Look out for twist ties, also (hate to think the sound Those would make). I would be nervous using it on large shag rugs, too. You feel like you need a tranquilizer before you use it in case it tries to suck up your oriental rug. The wand that lifts up that you put attachments on is too stiff to come out easily like it did on our Fantom (which also had height adjustments).And I haven't figured out how to put it back in yet. I think I figured out the reason it vacuums up rugs: it doesn't have a BEATER BAR. You know those big, heavy cylinders that many uprights have? This instead has a1/4" thin plastic thing with brushes on it that spins. So there is a lot of SPACE around this beater "thingy" leaving certain items at risk of being sucked up. (like rugs) This spinning thing? I wonder how long it'll last? I wonder if they WANT it to last?To empty out the dirt, (this is when that big canister is HALF full) you struggle with it to get the bottom to open then the dirt falls down into the trash can. There is no big HANDLE that says, "PULL TO OPEN AND DUMP."Something else quite original: on other vacuums, there is a little footpedal on the base on the right hand side you push down to get going. This does not have one of those. You have to push this long, slippery bar that goes across the front of the thing to let the handle down. Odd. Bottom line: Mr Dyson is right: it doesn't lose suction. You could probably use several to pull the Space Station back to earth.

This vacuum has got to have the strongest <hl> suction <hl> of any cleaner ever made. PLEASE keep household birds and small animals locked up when you're using it! This is a two-way sword, however, because when vacuuming HEAVY WOOL AREA RUGS it tries to suck up the rug and makes the most frightening squeal! It needs to have an "area rug" adjustment. Or, like other vacuums, several height adjustments. I am not talking about those bathroom rugs, either. Those would disappear into the chamber.With our Berber, it's glued down so it is fine on it. And it does well on bare floors, too, although large leaves don't do well. Look out for twist ties, also (hate to think the sound Those would make). I would be nervous using it on large shag rugs, too. You feel like you need a tranquilizer before you use it in case it tries to suck up your oriental rug.The wand that lifts up that you put attachments on is too stiff to come out easily like it did on our Fantom (which also had height adjustments).And I haven't figured out how to put it back in yet. I think I figured out the reason it vacuums up rugs: it doesn't have a BEATER BAR. You know those big, heavy cylinders that many uprights have? This instead has a1/4" thin plastic thing with brushes on it that spins. So there is a lot of SPACE around this beater "thingy" leaving certain items at risk of being sucked up. (like rugs) This spinning thing? I wonder how long it'll last? I wonder if they WANT it to last?To empty out the dirt, (this is when that big canister is HALF full) you struggle with it to get the bottom to open then the dirt falls down into the trash can. There is no big HANDLE that says, "PULL TO OPEN AND DUMP."Something else quite original: on other vacuums, there is a little footpedal on the base on the right hand side you push down to get going. This does not have one of those. You have to push this long, slippery bar that goes across the front of the thing to let the handle down. Odd.Bottom line: Mr Dyson is right: it doesn't lose suction. You could probably use several to pull the Space Station back to earth.


Question: Can I warm my plates on it?

Every time I used the full size oven in my small apartment, I had to turn on the air conditioner to offset the heat output. Since I bought the Breville, I use the traditional oven as extra storage for pots and pans. The Breville heats quickly, bakes/broils/toasts quicker and more predictably than the big oven, and it doesn't turn my apartment into a sauna. I've used it to bake pies, cookies, bread, and casseroles; broil fish and bake chicken; toast pecans, bread, bagels, and open-faced sandwiches. I love heated plates and the top surface doubles as a plate warmer. The crumb tray isn't the afterthought that it is on most toaster ovens - it's convenient and easy to clean after every use. I stacked the Breville on top of my microwave so it doesn't even take up any additional counter space. Looks good, works great.Update 11/10/13: After 10 months, I still love the performance and functionality of the oven, BUT the convection fan has become quite noisy as other users have reported. I've dropped my review rating of the product and notified Breville of the fan issue. I'll see what response they have.

Answer: the top surface doubles as a plate warmer

Every time I used the full size oven in my small apartment, I had to turn on the air conditioner to offset the heat output. Since I bought the Breville, I use the traditional oven as extra storage for pots and pans. The Breville heats quickly, bakes/broils/toasts quicker and more predictably than the big oven, and it doesn't turn my apartment into a sauna. I've used it to bake pies, cookies, bread, and casseroles; broil fish and bake chicken; toast pecans, bread, bagels, and open-faced sandwiches. <hl> I love heated plates and the top surface doubles as a plate warmer . <hl> The crumb tray isn't the afterthought that it is on most toaster ovens - it's convenient and easy to clean after every use. I stacked the Breville on top of my microwave so it doesn't even take up any additional counter space. Looks good, works great. Update 11/10/13: After 10 months, I still love the performance and functionality of the oven, BUT the convection fan has become quite noisy as other users have reported. I've dropped my review rating of the product and notified Breville of the fan issue. I'll see what response they have.

Every time I used the full size oven in my small apartment, I had to turn on the air conditioner to offset the heat output. Since I bought the Breville, I use the traditional oven as extra storage for pots and pans. The Breville heats quickly, bakes/broils/toasts quicker and more predictably than the big oven, and it doesn't turn my apartment into a sauna. I've used it to bake pies, cookies, bread, and casseroles; broil fish and bake chicken; toast pecans, bread, bagels, and open-faced sandwiches. I love heated plates and <hl> the top surface doubles as a plate warmer <hl>. The crumb tray isn't the afterthought that it is on most toaster ovens - it's convenient and easy to clean after every use. I stacked the Breville on top of my microwave so it doesn't even take up any additional counter space. Looks good, works great.Update 11/10/13: After 10 months, I still love the performance and functionality of the oven, BUT the convection fan has become quite noisy as other users have reported. I've dropped my review rating of the product and notified Breville of the fan issue. I'll see what response they have.

I love heated plates and <hl> the top surface doubles as a plate warmer <hl> .


Question: What does the writer use for regular cleaning of the dish drainer?

$20 for a dish drain is hefty no question; I mean even dollar stores sell plain dish drains. But if you, like me, have exclusively used dish drains (i.e., no dishwasher) for a long time, you'll likely appreciate the virtues of this one. It is SO nice having the water contained and not slopping all over the counter, under the drainer, etc. That alone goes a ways to offset the high price. The color red is awesome and matches nicely with other bright red accents in our kitchen. It doesn't take up much space on the counter either, although I did need to stick a piece of wood behind it, between it and the wall I mean, otherwise it sat too far back to drain properly into the sink. The Umbra Tub holds a lot, and it's awfully nice to be able to put dishes every which way. One thing, it does get kind of slimy-feeling inside so it requires regular washing but that's really no trouble. I typically use dish soap and a dish scrubber and then hose it down with the sprayer. Now and again I mix in white vinegar to really sanitize it.EDIT Oct 2013: I've had this drainer over 6 months and if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 stars because it's gotten "slimier" over time. I think that's a result of the inherent nature of plastic (as opposed to glass which doesn't ickier over time -while almost all plastic items seem to no matter how often they're cleaned.). Both the utensil cubbies and the bases of the little posts in the drain bottom get slimy and lately, collect dark crud. Eeew! What is THAT?? I'm cleaning the drain more often and it's tricky to get a hand into the tiny spaces; i.e, into the utensil compartment or inbetween and around the little posts. The overall design would be better if it had more of an incline to drain the water (EDIT 3/19: check out my photo in the Customer Image section for my new solution).

Answer: dish soap and a dish scrubber

$20 for a dish drain is hefty no question; I mean even dollar stores sell plain dish drains. But if you, like me, have exclusively used dish drains (i.e., no dishwasher) for a long time, you'll likely appreciate the virtues of this one. It is SO nice having the water contained and not slopping all over the counter, under the drainer, etc. That alone goes a ways to offset the high price. The color red is awesome and matches nicely with other bright red accents in our kitchen. It doesn't take up much space on the counter either, although I did need to stick a piece of wood behind it, between it and the wall I mean, otherwise it sat too far back to drain properly into the sink. The Umbra Tub holds a lot, and it's awfully nice to be able to put dishes every which way. One thing, it does get kind of slimy-feeling inside so it requires regular washing but that's really no trouble. <hl> I typically use dish soap and a dish scrubber and then hose it down with the sprayer. <hl> Now and again I mix in white vinegar to really sanitize it. EDIT Oct 2013: I've had this drainer over 6 months and if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 stars because it's gotten "slimier" over time. I think that's a result of the inherent nature of plastic (as opposed to glass which doesn't ickier over time -while almost all plastic items seem to no matter how often they're cleaned.). Both the utensil cubbies and the bases of the little posts in the drain bottom get slimy and lately, collect dark crud. Eeew! What is THAT?? I'm cleaning the drain more often and it's tricky to get a hand into the tiny spaces; i.e, into the utensil compartment or inbetween and around the little posts. The overall design would be better if it had more of an incline to drain the water (EDIT 3/19: check out my photo in the Customer Image section for my new solution).

$20 for a dish drain is hefty no question; I mean even dollar stores sell plain dish drains. But if you, like me, have exclusively used dish drains (i.e., no dishwasher) for a long time, you'll likely appreciate the virtues of this one. It is SO nice having the water contained and not slopping all over the counter, under the drainer, etc. That alone goes a ways to offset the high price. The color red is awesome and matches nicely with other bright red accents in our kitchen. It doesn't take up much space on the counter either, although I did need to stick a piece of wood behind it, between it and the wall I mean, otherwise it sat too far back to drain properly into the sink. The Umbra Tub holds a lot, and it's awfully nice to be able to put dishes every which way. One thing, it does get kind of slimy-feeling inside so it requires regular washing but that's really no trouble. I typically use <hl> dish soap and a dish scrubber <hl> and then hose it down with the sprayer. Now and again I mix in white vinegar to really sanitize it.EDIT Oct 2013: I've had this drainer over 6 months and if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 stars because it's gotten "slimier" over time. I think that's a result of the inherent nature of plastic (as opposed to glass which doesn't ickier over time -while almost all plastic items seem to no matter how often they're cleaned.). Both the utensil cubbies and the bases of the little posts in the drain bottom get slimy and lately, collect dark crud. Eeew! What is THAT?? I'm cleaning the drain more often and it's tricky to get a hand into the tiny spaces; i.e, into the utensil compartment or inbetween and around the little posts. The overall design would be better if it had more of an incline to drain the water (EDIT 3/19: check out my photo in the Customer Image section for my new solution).


Question: What does this product help control?

After moving from a semi-arid environment to the opposite ,I was unhappy with the odor in a musty basement...even though the house is only a few years old , the climate is a challenge to enclosed areas. A neighbor recommended this product; I also researched other sites and am very pleased that Amazon carried the model I wanted. The "to the door delivery" was a great help considering it is a bit heavy for me to lift, probably would be no problem for someone a bit stronger. Turned it on full power and ran it for 4 hours before it was full , emptied container, then turned it on again for another 4 hours. I repeated this for 3 days. That procedure has reduced the musty odor to nearly zero. I now run it on low for an hour or two each day. So far, I have no complaints after 2 weeks of use. I would recommend it to anyone w/the same problem.

Answer: musty odor

After moving from a semi-arid environment to the opposite ,I was unhappy with the odor in a musty basement...even though the house is only a few years old , the climate is a challenge to enclosed areas. A neighbor recommended this product; I also researched other sites and am very pleased that Amazon carried the model I wanted. The "to the door delivery" was a great help considering it is a bit heavy for me to lift, probably would be no problem for someone a bit stronger. Turned it on full power and ran it for 4 hours before it was full , emptied container, then turned it on again for another 4 hours. I repeated this for 3 days. <hl> That procedure has reduced the musty odor to nearly zero. <hl> I now run it on low for an hour or two each day. So far, I have no complaints after 2 weeks of use. I would recommend it to anyone w/the same problem.

After moving from a semi-arid environment to the opposite ,I was unhappy with the odor in a musty basement...even though the house is only a few years old , the climate is a challenge to enclosed areas. A neighbor recommended this product; I also researched other sites and am very pleased that Amazon carried the model I wanted. The "to the door delivery" was a great help considering it is a bit heavy for me to lift, probably would be no problem for someone a bit stronger. Turned it on full power and ran it for 4 hours before it was full , emptied container, then turned it on again for another 4 hours. I repeated this for 3 days. That procedure has reduced the <hl> musty odor <hl> to nearly zero. I now run it on low for an hour or two each day. So far, I have no complaints after 2 weeks of use. I would recommend it to anyone w/the same problem.


Question: What kind of sheets needed fixing?

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my fitted sheets. But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away...So I ordered these clips. Very simple. You clip them on the diagonal across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.

Answer: fitted

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. <hl> Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my fitted sheets. <hl> But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away... So I ordered these clips. Very simple. You clip them on the diagonal across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my <hl> fitted <hl> sheets. But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away...So I ordered these clips. Very simple. You clip them on the diagonal across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.


Question: What part of the fryer is the hardest to clean?

I am a huge Chicken Wing fan. I make them at least once a week. This fryer is great. I have been using this model for years and always buy 2 when I order them. I fry wings, mozzarella sticks, fish, hushpuppies, etc... Easy to clean the fryer itself. The basket, not so much. I throw out the basket as soon as I open the box and fry food directly in the fryer without the basket. Works great. Just get yourself some tongs for getting the food out of the fryer and your set.GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!Rich,Lincoln, NE

Answer: throw out the basket

I am a huge Chicken Wing fan. I make them at least once a week. This fryer is great. I have been using this model for years and always buy 2 when I order them. I fry wings, mozzarella sticks, fish, hushpuppies, etc... Easy to clean the fryer itself. The basket, not so much. <hl> I throw out the basket as soon as I open the box and fry food directly in the fryer without the basket. <hl> Works great. Just get yourself some tongs for getting the food out of the fryer and your set. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!Rich,Lincoln, NE

I am a huge Chicken Wing fan. I make them at least once a week. This fryer is great. I have been using this model for years and always buy 2 when I order them. I fry wings, mozzarella sticks, fish, hushpuppies, etc... Easy to clean the fryer itself. The basket, not so much. I <hl> throw out the basket <hl> as soon as I open the box and fry food directly in the fryer without the basket. Works great. Just get yourself some tongs for getting the food out of the fryer and your set.GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!Rich,Lincoln, NE


Question: What recommendation is made by the reviewer to prospective buyers of the same unit?

This unit has a nice large 14 cup bowl along with a smaller one, a nice idea. As with all food processors there are safety features and you must line up the bowl and the shoot and lock before activating food processor. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy but the first time can be tricky.This unit is powerful and super fast. The shoot is larger than the processor I have now which is a plus. Under the motor you can wrap the power cord, which prevents a messy cord. My one negative issue so far is the unit with the bowls needs plenty of storage room.Highly recommend but you will need storage room.

Answer: you will need storage room

but you will need storage room .

This unit has a nice large 14 cup bowl along with a smaller one, a nice idea. As with all food processors there are safety features and you must line up the bowl and the shoot and lock before activating food processor. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy but the first time can be tricky. This unit is powerful and super fast. The shoot is larger than the processor I have now which is a plus. Under the motor you can wrap the power cord, which prevents a messy cord. My one negative issue so far is the unit with the bowls needs plenty of storage room. Highly recommend <hl> but you will need storage room . <hl>

This unit has a nice large 14 cup bowl along with a smaller one, a nice idea. As with all food processors there are safety features and you must line up the bowl and the shoot and lock before activating food processor. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy but the first time can be tricky.This unit is powerful and super fast. The shoot is larger than the processor I have now which is a plus. Under the motor you can wrap the power cord, which prevents a messy cord. My one negative issue so far is the unit with the bowls needs plenty of storage room.Highly recommend but <hl> you will need storage room <hl>.

but <hl> you will need storage room <hl> .


Question: What do they need to use a lot of to squeeze the potatoes?

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. Still need to use a lot of strength to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. I was afraid the handles would break when I squeeze them hard. The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.

Answer: strength

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. <hl> Still need to use a lot of strength to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. <hl> I was afraid the handles would break when I squeeze them hard. The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. Still need to use a lot of <hl> strength <hl> to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. I was afraid the handles would break when I squeeze them hard. The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.


Question: What size bed do they have?

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. Listen to the reviews though, the quality is lacking quite a bit.ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. I didn't even think to measure my king sized pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.

Answer: king sized

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. Listen to the reviews though, the quality is lacking quite a bit. ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. <hl> I didn't even think to measure my king sized pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! <hl> UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. Listen to the reviews though, the quality is lacking quite a bit.ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. I didn't even think to measure my <hl> king sized <hl> pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.


Question: What is the consistency of the product?

I disagree that Wilton is easy to roll out - perhaps that was on an extremely hot day in a very humid house?! I can't tell you how crappy this fondant is to work with. it is so stiff. My husband and I tried it several times (thinking maybe at first we just got a bad box) we both sat with half the box each and worked it until our hands were sore to get it vaguely softened. Then I tried to roll it out, it was so stiff I was using my whole body weight to roll it. My husband rolled it out with difficulty. By the time you've managed to roll it thin enough (all that effort takes time) it has dried out and cracks as it folds over the cake. Terrible fondant. SATIN ICE is much much better, more pliable, easier to roll out and much nicer flavor. Wilton flavor is kinda ok, it's not discusting like some say but SATIN ICE is so much nicer and also comes in many different flavors like vanilla or buttercream - even chocolate! whereas Wilton comes in one fake flavor. Stay away from Wilton!!!!

Answer: stiff

it is so stiff .

I disagree that Wilton is easy to roll out - perhaps that was on an extremely hot day in a very humid house?! I can't tell you how crappy this fondant is to work with. <hl> it is so stiff . <hl> My husband and I tried it several times (thinking maybe at first we just got a bad box) we both sat with half the box each and worked it until our hands were sore to get it vaguely softened. Then I tried to roll it out, it was so stiff I was using my whole body weight to roll it. My husband rolled it out with difficulty. By the time you've managed to roll it thin enough (all that effort takes time) it has dried out and cracks as it folds over the cake. Terrible fondant. SATIN ICE is much much better, more pliable, easier to roll out and much nicer flavor. Wilton flavor is kinda ok, it's not discusting like some say but SATIN ICE is so much nicer and also comes in many different flavors like vanilla or buttercream - even chocolate! whereas Wilton comes in one fake flavor. Stay away from Wilton!!!!

I disagree that Wilton is easy to roll out - perhaps that was on an extremely hot day in a very humid house?! I can't tell you how crappy this fondant is to work with. it is so <hl> stiff <hl>. My husband and I tried it several times (thinking maybe at first we just got a bad box) we both sat with half the box each and worked it until our hands were sore to get it vaguely softened. Then I tried to roll it out, it was so stiff I was using my whole body weight to roll it. My husband rolled it out with difficulty. By the time you've managed to roll it thin enough (all that effort takes time) it has dried out and cracks as it folds over the cake. Terrible fondant. SATIN ICE is much much better, more pliable, easier to roll out and much nicer flavor. Wilton flavor is kinda ok, it's not discusting like some say but SATIN ICE is so much nicer and also comes in many different flavors like vanilla or buttercream - even chocolate! whereas Wilton comes in one fake flavor. Stay away from Wilton!!!!


Question: What happened with the bottles in the kids' lunchboxes?

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

Answer: pop open

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

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


Question: What product was being reviewed?

After spending what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time and being doused with red juice while pitting cherries to make a cherry sauce (for pork tenderloin..yummy combo, if you've never tried it), I was seeking the perfect cherry pitting device. Thank goodness for Amazon and it's reviewers, because I probably would never have purchased something that seems so 'gimmicky' by appearance. But I took the positive reviewers at their words and wasn't at all disappointed...this works great! I had the larger cherries and placed them face-down with the stems removed (but works either way), and not a single pit was left in the cherries. I would have been happy with a 90% success rate but ended up with 100% and a speedy processing time...and no mess to speak of. If it doesn't work well for you, maybe you're not using it properly? Because I found it to be perfect. I'd pay even more for it now that I've seen how well it works.

Answer: cherry pitting device

<hl> After spending what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time and being doused with red juice while pitting cherries to make a cherry sauce (for pork tenderloin..yummy combo, if you've never tried it), I was seeking the perfect cherry pitting device . <hl> Thank goodness for Amazon and it's reviewers, because I probably would never have purchased something that seems so 'gimmicky' by appearance. But I took the positive reviewers at their words and wasn't at all disappointed...this works great! I had the larger cherries and placed them face-down with the stems removed (but works either way), and not a single pit was left in the cherries. I would have been happy with a 90% success rate but ended up with 100% and a speedy processing time...and no mess to speak of. If it doesn't work well for you, maybe you're not using it properly? Because I found it to be perfect. I'd pay even more for it now that I've seen how well it works.

After spending what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time and being doused with red juice while pitting cherries to make a cherry sauce (for pork tenderloin..yummy combo, if you've never tried it), I was seeking the perfect <hl> cherry pitting device <hl>. Thank goodness for Amazon and it's reviewers, because I probably would never have purchased something that seems so 'gimmicky' by appearance. But I took the positive reviewers at their words and wasn't at all disappointed...this works great! I had the larger cherries and placed them face-down with the stems removed (but works either way), and not a single pit was left in the cherries. I would have been happy with a 90% success rate but ended up with 100% and a speedy processing time...and no mess to speak of. If it doesn't work well for you, maybe you're not using it properly? Because I found it to be perfect. I'd pay even more for it now that I've seen how well it works.

After spending what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time and being doused with red juice while pitting cherries to make a cherry sauce (for pork tenderloin..yummy combo, if you've never tried it), I was seeking the perfect <hl> cherry pitting device <hl> .


Question: What lined up well so that nothing had to be mounted to dry wall?

I didn't hang it on the back of a door I actually mounted it to a wall in three separate sections. I have a small laundry room off of the kitchen which is also where my trash can lives. I couldn't mount it to the wall from top straight down or I wouldn't have been able to reach the top. So I Split the track up into sections and mounted it to the studs in my wall. The nice part was that the shelves lined up perfectly so that everything is mounted to actual studs rather than just dry wall. I have the entire unit where I can easily reach everything and it looks like it was always there. Perfect!

Answer: shelves

I didn't hang it on the back of a door I actually mounted it to a wall in three separate sections. I have a small laundry room off of the kitchen which is also where my trash can lives. I couldn't mount it to the wall from top straight down or I wouldn't have been able to reach the top. So I Split the track up into sections and mounted it to the studs in my wall. <hl> The nice part was that the shelves lined up perfectly so that everything is mounted to actual studs rather than just dry wall. <hl> I have the entire unit where I can easily reach everything and it looks like it was always there. Perfect!

I didn't hang it on the back of a door I actually mounted it to a wall in three separate sections. I have a small laundry room off of the kitchen which is also where my trash can lives. I couldn't mount it to the wall from top straight down or I wouldn't have been able to reach the top. So I Split the track up into sections and mounted it to the studs in my wall. The nice part was that the <hl> shelves <hl> lined up perfectly so that everything is mounted to actual studs rather than just dry wall. I have the entire unit where I can easily reach everything and it looks like it was always there. Perfect!


Question: What word is used to rate the toaster oven?

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in the toaster. The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too but it is a good toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.

Answer: good

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in the toaster. The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too <hl> but it is a good toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. <hl> I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in the toaster. The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too but it is a <hl> good <hl> toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.


Question: What brand is the writer reviewing?

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.

Answer: Sanyo

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. <hl> But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product. <hl>

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this <hl> Sanyo <hl> cooker seems to be a very good product.


Question: What is the main feature of the blender?

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. The best feature by far: ice crushing. Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in orange. A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

Answer: ice crushing

The best feature by far: ice crushing .

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. <hl> The best feature by far: ice crushing . <hl> Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in orange. A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. The best feature by far: <hl> ice crushing <hl>. Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in orange. A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

The best feature by far: <hl> ice crushing <hl> .


Question: How well does reviewer's phone fit?

Unbelievable quality! Extremely well made - padded; great zippers. bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for bigger items... camera, glasses, even in a big case! Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.

Answer: great

Unbelievable quality! <hl> Extremely well made - padded; great zippers. <hl> bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for bigger items... camera, glasses, even in a big case! Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.

Unbelievable quality! Extremely well made - padded; <hl> great <hl> zippers. bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for bigger items... camera, glasses, even in a big case! Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.


Question: What is this good for?

I am really happy with this Electric Water Kettle. I am a big tea drinker, and I have tried other types of hot water makers, only to have them leak all over. This pot is fast and easy to use. It's very convenient, easy to fill, and the water actually boils, which is essential for good tea. The price of this was a bit more than some of the other brands, but it was well worth it!I know we will use this even more in the winter time, for other hot drinks and soups. It's just so easy! If you're a tea person, this pot is definitely for you.

Answer: tea

I am really happy with this Electric Water Kettle. <hl> I am a big tea drinker, and I have tried other types of hot water makers, only to have them leak all over. <hl> This pot is fast and easy to use. It's very convenient, easy to fill, and the water actually boils, which is essential for good tea. The price of this was a bit more than some of the other brands, but it was well worth it!I know we will use this even more in the winter time, for other hot drinks and soups. It's just so easy! If you're a tea person, this pot is definitely for you.

I am really happy with this Electric Water Kettle. I am a big <hl> tea <hl> drinker, and I have tried other types of hot water makers, only to have them leak all over. This pot is fast and easy to use. It's very convenient, easy to fill, and the water actually boils, which is essential for good tea. The price of this was a bit more than some of the other brands, but it was well worth it!I know we will use this even more in the winter time, for other hot drinks and soups. It's just so easy! If you're a tea person, this pot is definitely for you.


Question: What residue comes out easily with a wash?

I bought cheesecloth from two different vendors to see which I preferred. Both are identical and work well. I use it for draining the whey from yogurt, to be used for fermenting. I make kvass, sauerkraut, ginger drink, and pickles, fermenting with whey. It is so easy to do and is ready in a few days. The stuff is just like my father-in-law used to make in the old country, as least my husband says.I wash the cheesecloth in the sink with dish soap and rinse it well. The yogurt residue washes out easily. And then I hang it over the oven handle to dry. Use again and again.

Answer: I wash the cheesecloth in the sink with dish soap and rinse it well. The yogurt residue washes out easily

I bought cheesecloth from two different vendors to see which I preferred. Both are identical and work well. I use it for draining the whey from yogurt, to be used for fermenting. I make kvass, sauerkraut, ginger drink, and pickles, fermenting with whey. It is so easy to do and is ready in a few days. The stuff is just like my father-in-law used to make in the old country, as least my husband says. <hl> I wash the cheesecloth in the sink with dish soap and rinse it well. The yogurt residue washes out easily . <hl> And then I hang it over the oven handle to dry. Use again and again.

I bought cheesecloth from two different vendors to see which I preferred. Both are identical and work well. I use it for draining the whey from yogurt, to be used for fermenting. I make kvass, sauerkraut, ginger drink, and pickles, fermenting with whey. It is so easy to do and is ready in a few days. The stuff is just like my father-in-law used to make in the old country, as least my husband says.<hl> I wash the cheesecloth in the sink with dish soap and rinse it well. The yogurt residue washes out easily <hl>. And then I hang it over the oven handle to dry. Use again and again.

<hl> I wash the cheesecloth in the sink with dish soap and rinse it well. The yogurt residue washes out easily <hl> .


Question: How many were purchased?

Purchased two of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. Although I thought the lid would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made.

Answer: two

<hl> Purchased two of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house <hl> and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. Although I thought the lid would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made.

Purchased <hl> two <hl> of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. Although I thought the lid would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made.


Question: How should you prime the pump?

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: Prime from a glass of water

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. <hl> Prime from a glass of water , and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the 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. 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. <hl> Prime from a glass of water <hl>, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

<hl> Prime from a glass of water <hl> , and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.


Question: What is the round tab for?

For now with the more limited use of this scrubber I'll reserve my 5 star KUDOS after a year from now. Otherwise it's a nicel little scrubber. I still haven't given up the stainless scruffy one we've used for over 14 years but I'm working on it. This one doesn't seem to hold the food gook like the wooly version does. And a shake or two lets out most of the water. I'd like a place to actually hang it up but so far haven't figured that one out. The round tab I assume is for scrubbing at a difficult spot or along the rounded curves of the bottom inside of the bap but so far haven't taken it up on that. I think if that is the prurpose it could stand to have a little bit bitter one or even a triangle with rounded corners in different sizes to fit different sizes of corners. But it does ok with stainless pans too. So far no damage to them or the cast iron pans.

Answer: scrubbing at a difficult spot

For now with the more limited use of this scrubber I'll reserve my 5 star KUDOS after a year from now. Otherwise it's a nicel little scrubber. I still haven't given up the stainless scruffy one we've used for over 14 years but I'm working on it. This one doesn't seem to hold the food gook like the wooly version does. And a shake or two lets out most of the water. I'd like a place to actually hang it up but so far haven't figured that one out. <hl> The round tab I assume is for scrubbing at a difficult spot or along the rounded curves of the bottom inside of the bap <hl> but so far haven't taken it up on that. I think if that is the prurpose it could stand to have a little bit bitter one or even a triangle with rounded corners in different sizes to fit different sizes of corners. But it does ok with stainless pans too. So far no damage to them or the cast iron pans.

For now with the more limited use of this scrubber I'll reserve my 5 star KUDOS after a year from now. Otherwise it's a nicel little scrubber. I still haven't given up the stainless scruffy one we've used for over 14 years but I'm working on it. This one doesn't seem to hold the food gook like the wooly version does. And a shake or two lets out most of the water. I'd like a place to actually hang it up but so far haven't figured that one out. The round tab I assume is for <hl> scrubbing at a difficult spot <hl> or along the rounded curves of the bottom inside of the bap but so far haven't taken it up on that. I think if that is the prurpose it could stand to have a little bit bitter one or even a triangle with rounded corners in different sizes to fit different sizes of corners. But it does ok with stainless pans too. So far no damage to them or the cast iron pans.


Question: How can you clean them?

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: in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher

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. <hl> 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 a standard spatula for mixing cake batter.They clean easily <hl> 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.

They clean easily <hl> in soap and water, but also survive the dishwasher <hl> .


Question: How many watts is the product's heating element?

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

Answer: 1000-watt

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. <hl> Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. <hl> For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a <hl> 1000-watt <hl> heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: What towel set did the user purchase?

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.

Answer: 600 GSM

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. <hl> Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. <hl> These are worth the price and much more.

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the <hl> 600 GSM <hl> towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.


Question: Where does the outer part of the funnel lie?

I bought this to use for making jam. I have never made preserves before and wanted something that would make it easier for me figure out how far to fill the jar from the top. This worked perfectly. The interior wide mouth funnel easily sits on a jar with no wobbling, while the exterior hangs outside of the jar. It also easily sits on a countertop (although I would recommend lifting it from the jar you just completed, directly onto the next one you are going to fill). I was able to pick this up at Wal-mart for about $5. Yes, the cheapy ones run about $1.50 but this is sturdier and more stable so the price differential was worth it to me. It is also dishwasher safe on the top rack.

Answer: outside of the jar

I bought this to use for making jam. I have never made preserves before and wanted something that would make it easier for me figure out how far to fill the jar from the top. This worked perfectly. <hl> The interior wide mouth funnel easily sits on a jar with no wobbling, while the exterior hangs outside of the jar . <hl> It also easily sits on a countertop (although I would recommend lifting it from the jar you just completed, directly onto the next one you are going to fill). I was able to pick this up at Wal-mart for about $5. Yes, the cheapy ones run about $1.50 but this is sturdier and more stable so the price differential was worth it to me. It is also dishwasher safe on the top rack.

I bought this to use for making jam. I have never made preserves before and wanted something that would make it easier for me figure out how far to fill the jar from the top. This worked perfectly. The interior wide mouth funnel easily sits on a jar with no wobbling, while the exterior hangs <hl> outside of the jar <hl>. It also easily sits on a countertop (although I would recommend lifting it from the jar you just completed, directly onto the next one you are going to fill). I was able to pick this up at Wal-mart for about $5. Yes, the cheapy ones run about $1.50 but this is sturdier and more stable so the price differential was worth it to me. It is also dishwasher safe on the top rack.

The interior wide mouth funnel easily sits on a jar with no wobbling, while the exterior hangs <hl> outside of the jar <hl> .