Question: What is difficult with the posters product?

Doesn't chop isn't completely correct. It does make one chop but after that the food you chopping is stuck in the blades.And this happens with any moist fruits or foods you attempt to chop, and it's not easy to get the stuff back out. I knowwhen this is demonstrated on TV the chopper is easy to open and clean but my the one I have is very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device.I'm going out tomorrow and look for one that works. I think the culprit in this case is the blade design; it traps food andis difficult to clear. I chop apples to feed to my parrots and this thing is not up to the task.All and all this device is very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.This is just another one of those products that when it's demonstrated by a slick host who has multiple takes to make itlook can appear to be a good product. I'm disappointed in myself for falling for the hype.

Answer: very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device

Doesn't chop isn't completely correct. It does make one chop but after that the food you chopping is stuck in the blades. And this happens with any moist fruits or foods you attempt to chop, and it's not easy to get the stuff back out. <hl> I knowwhen this is demonstrated on TV the chopper is easy to open and clean but my the one I have is very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device .I'm <hl> going out tomorrow and look for one that works. I think the culprit in this case is the blade design; it traps food andis difficult to clear. I chop apples to feed to my parrots and this thing is not up to the task. All and all this device is very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. This is just another one of those products that when it's demonstrated by a slick host who has multiple takes to make itlook can appear to be a good product. I'm disappointed in myself for falling for the hype.

Doesn't chop isn't completely correct. It does make one chop but after that the food you chopping is stuck in the blades.And this happens with any moist fruits or foods you attempt to chop, and it's not easy to get the stuff back out. I knowwhen this is demonstrated on TV the chopper is easy to open and clean but my the one I have is <hl> very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device <hl>.I'm going out tomorrow and look for one that works. I think the culprit in this case is the blade design; it traps food andis difficult to clear. I chop apples to feed to my parrots and this thing is not up to the task.All and all this device is very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.This is just another one of those products that when it's demonstrated by a slick host who has multiple takes to make itlook can appear to be a good product. I'm disappointed in myself for falling for the hype.

I knowwhen this is demonstrated on TV the chopper is easy to open and clean but my the one I have is <hl> very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device <hl> .I'm


Question: What did I buy?

I bought two of these for use in a couple of library buildings to hold plastic grocery bags for people to take and carry their items in. I was very impressed with the ingenuity that went into these storage towers. They assemble VERY easily, they are sturdy, and they hold quite a bit of stuff in a very small footprint. I think these would be useful for all sorts of things - toys, pantry items, garage storage, etc. The only bad thing I can think to say is that one of the two units I ordered was missing the foot pedal. One call to Richell and they had one shipped out to me. Highly recommended!

Answer: storage towers

I bought two of these for use in a couple of library buildings to hold plastic grocery bags for people to take and carry their items in. <hl> I was very impressed with the ingenuity that went into these storage towers . <hl> They assemble VERY easily, they are sturdy, and they hold quite a bit of stuff in a very small footprint. I think these would be useful for all sorts of things - toys, pantry items, garage storage, etc. The only bad thing I can think to say is that one of the two units I ordered was missing the foot pedal. One call to Richell and they had one shipped out to me. Highly recommended!

I bought two of these for use in a couple of library buildings to hold plastic grocery bags for people to take and carry their items in. I was very impressed with the ingenuity that went into these <hl> storage towers <hl>. They assemble VERY easily, they are sturdy, and they hold quite a bit of stuff in a very small footprint. I think these would be useful for all sorts of things - toys, pantry items, garage storage, etc. The only bad thing I can think to say is that one of the two units I ordered was missing the foot pedal. One call to Richell and they had one shipped out to me. Highly recommended!

I was very impressed with the ingenuity that went into these <hl> storage towers <hl> .


Question: What will the thermometer show the temperature of when you turn it on?

I have this thermometer in black and it's been great.Important tip to note: Stick the metal tip into item, let it sit for a couple of seconds and then turn on the thermometer. Do this and you'll get the instant read feature. If you turn it on first, the thermometer will show the temperature of the air, then you stick it into the item and the display will slowly move to the temperature of the item. This takes a bit of time. So be sure you stick it into your item FIRST, let the metal acclimate to the temperature of the item, and then turn it on. Then you'll get the instant read each time.I've washed this, I've dropped it, and it's still going strong. It's not a replacement for an oven thermometer or a probe thermometer, but it's great at what it's designed for - a quick and easy instant read thermometer.

Answer: the air

I have this thermometer in black and it's been great. Important tip to note: Stick the metal tip into item, let it sit for a couple of seconds and then turn on the thermometer. Do this and you'll get the instant read feature. <hl> If you turn it on first, the thermometer will show the temperature of the air , then you stick it into the item and the display will slowly move to the temperature of the item. <hl> This takes a bit of time. So be sure you stick it into your item FIRST, let the metal acclimate to the temperature of the item, and then turn it on. Then you'll get the instant read each time. I've washed this, I've dropped it, and it's still going strong. It's not a replacement for an oven thermometer or a probe thermometer, but it's great at what it's designed for - a quick and easy instant read thermometer.

I have this thermometer in black and it's been great.Important tip to note: Stick the metal tip into item, let it sit for a couple of seconds and then turn on the thermometer. Do this and you'll get the instant read feature. If you turn it on first, the thermometer will show the temperature of <hl> the air <hl>, then you stick it into the item and the display will slowly move to the temperature of the item. This takes a bit of time. So be sure you stick it into your item FIRST, let the metal acclimate to the temperature of the item, and then turn it on. Then you'll get the instant read each time.I've washed this, I've dropped it, and it's still going strong. It's not a replacement for an oven thermometer or a probe thermometer, but it's great at what it's designed for - a quick and easy instant read thermometer.

If you turn it on first, the thermometer will show the temperature of <hl> the air <hl> , then you stick it into the item and the display will slowly move to the temperature of the item.


Question: Where were the items placed?

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. I bought one of each item intended for two different bathrooms and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. Its really like you received a "build it yourself project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.

Answer: bathrooms

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. <hl> I bought one of each item intended for two different bathrooms and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. <hl> Its really like you received a "build it yourself project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. I bought one of each item intended for two different <hl> bathrooms <hl> and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. Its really like you received a "build it yourself project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.


Question: What was described as what the doctor ordered?

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

Answer: wire cork cages

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. <hl> The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. <hl> the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks <hl> wire cork cages <hl> were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.


Question: What must the advertisement have claimed about the smell?

owning a bar means i have likely the worst schedule for sleeping possible. consequently i smoke before going to bed so i can sleep. my wife hates the smell of smoke almost as much as i do but as its a necessary "evil" such is life. it isn't an issue when its warm but during the winter months here in colorado we often get so cold that the windows freeze shut. no more going outside to smoke this really does what its advertized to do. no noticeable odor and it just keeps on working. noted the tip from another reviewer who made mention of placing a fabric softner sheet over the mouth end, actually a half sheet will do just fine. in doing so you greatly increase how long the smoke buddy will last as the sheet catches a lot of heavier tars exhaled instead allowing them to muck up the insides ending its usefullness sooner rather than later, and it doesn't impede airflow one bit.

Answer: no noticeable odor

owning a bar means i have likely the worst schedule for sleeping possible. consequently i smoke before going to bed so i can sleep. my wife hates the smell of smoke almost as much as i do but as its a necessary "evil" such is life. it isn't an issue when its warm but during the winter months here in colorado we often get so cold that the windows freeze shut. no more going outside to smoke this really does what its advertized to do. <hl> no noticeable odor and it just keeps on working. <hl> noted the tip from another reviewer who made mention of placing a fabric softner sheet over the mouth end, actually a half sheet will do just fine. in doing so you greatly increase how long the smoke buddy will last as the sheet catches a lot of heavier tars exhaled instead allowing them to muck up the insides ending its usefullness sooner rather than later, and it doesn't impede airflow one bit.

owning a bar means i have likely the worst schedule for sleeping possible. consequently i smoke before going to bed so i can sleep. my wife hates the smell of smoke almost as much as i do but as its a necessary "evil" such is life. it isn't an issue when its warm but during the winter months here in colorado we often get so cold that the windows freeze shut. no more going outside to smoke this really does what its advertized to do. <hl> no noticeable odor <hl> and it just keeps on working. noted the tip from another reviewer who made mention of placing a fabric softner sheet over the mouth end, actually a half sheet will do just fine. in doing so you greatly increase how long the smoke buddy will last as the sheet catches a lot of heavier tars exhaled instead allowing them to muck up the insides ending its usefullness sooner rather than later, and it doesn't impede airflow one bit.


Question: Does the reviewer intend on keeping or returning this item?

I had high hopes for this little oven as I am a widow and it seemed like the perfect appliance for one person. First of all, it takes much more time to cook everything than is advertised. I can cook food on conventional stove, electric grill, or microwave faster and more efficient than this oven. The grill is placed too far from the heating element so browning is never accomplished. Finally, whenever you are finished cooking an item and attempt to remove the dome from the base, it comes apart in your hand and the dome becomes disconnected from the power head. I have burned myself twice from this occurring. I know a lot of people have given rave reviews on this item, maybe their expectations are lower than mine. At any rate, this is a disappointment to me and I am returning it..

Answer: returning it

I had high hopes for this little oven as I am a widow and it seemed like the perfect appliance for one person. First of all, it takes much more time to cook everything than is advertised. I can cook food on conventional stove, electric grill, or microwave faster and more efficient than this oven. The grill is placed too far from the heating element so browning is never accomplished. Finally, whenever you are finished cooking an item and attempt to remove the dome from the base, it comes apart in your hand and the dome becomes disconnected from the power head. I have burned myself twice from this occurring. I know a lot of people have given rave reviews on this item, maybe their expectations are lower than mine. <hl> At any rate, this is a disappointment to me and I am returning it .. <hl>

I had high hopes for this little oven as I am a widow and it seemed like the perfect appliance for one person. First of all, it takes much more time to cook everything than is advertised. I can cook food on conventional stove, electric grill, or microwave faster and more efficient than this oven. The grill is placed too far from the heating element so browning is never accomplished. Finally, whenever you are finished cooking an item and attempt to remove the dome from the base, it comes apart in your hand and the dome becomes disconnected from the power head. I have burned myself twice from this occurring. I know a lot of people have given rave reviews on this item, maybe their expectations are lower than mine. At any rate, this is a disappointment to me and I am <hl> returning it <hl>..

At any rate, this is a disappointment to me and I am <hl> returning it <hl> ..


Question: What did not stick to the pans?

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware.Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality.Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan.You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans.It really is non stick. I made scrambled eggs and they did NOT stick. I used nothing in the bottom of the pan.Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans.I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of 2 or 3 .Overall a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.

Answer: scrambled eggs

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware. Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality. Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan. You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans. It really is non stick. <hl> I made scrambled eggs and they did NOT stick. <hl> I used nothing in the bottom of the pan. Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans. I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of 2 or 3 .Overall a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware.Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality.Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan.You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans.It really is non stick. I made <hl> scrambled eggs <hl> and they did NOT stick. I used nothing in the bottom of the pan.Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans.I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of 2 or 3 .Overall a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.


Question: Do they like Amazon?

I ordered 2 springforms and a metal gingerbread house mold together.I received them yesterday.Unfortunately, Amazon packed all of them together in the same box without any protection to separate them.From the scratches on the springforms,I could tell how much they bumped against each other during the delivery.(springforms were naked without any bag wrapped.)Maybe bumped against the gingerbread house mold, too!(Thinking of how heavy the mold was, and it was only wrapped in its thin plastic bag.)If the springforms are stainless steel pans, then scratches are ok.Since they're NONSTICK coated, it is very important to protect the nonstick coating!I ordered many times from Amazon before, very upset at what I saw this time.I have to say I'm very disappointed at how Amazon handled and packed my order this time!!!

Answer: disappointed

I ordered 2 springforms and a metal gingerbread house mold together. I received them yesterday. Unfortunately, Amazon packed all of them together in the same box without any protection to separate them. From the scratches on the springforms,I could tell how much they bumped against each other during the delivery.(springforms were naked without any bag wrapped.)Maybe bumped against the gingerbread house mold, too!(Thinking of how heavy the mold was, and it was only wrapped in its thin plastic bag.)If the springforms are stainless steel pans, then scratches are ok. Since they're NONSTICK coated, it is very important to protect the nonstick coating!I ordered many times from Amazon before, very upset at what I saw this time. <hl> I have to say I'm very disappointed at how Amazon handled and packed my order this time!!! <hl>

I ordered 2 springforms and a metal gingerbread house mold together.I received them yesterday.Unfortunately, Amazon packed all of them together in the same box without any protection to separate them.From the scratches on the springforms,I could tell how much they bumped against each other during the delivery.(springforms were naked without any bag wrapped.)Maybe bumped against the gingerbread house mold, too!(Thinking of how heavy the mold was, and it was only wrapped in its thin plastic bag.)If the springforms are stainless steel pans, then scratches are ok.Since they're NONSTICK coated, it is very important to protect the nonstick coating!I ordered many times from Amazon before, very upset at what I saw this time.I have to say I'm very <hl> disappointed <hl> at how Amazon handled and packed my order this time!!!


Question: How does the reviewer suggest to clean the tongs?

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

Answer: by hand

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with. I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good. The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that. <hl> The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand .Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set. <hl>

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them <hl> by hand <hl>.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them <hl> by hand <hl> .Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.


Question: what had the writer been using to sterilize the lids previously?

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either tongs, or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!

Answer: boiling water

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. <hl> I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either tongs, or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. <hl> I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. I had been tossing the lids into <hl> boiling water <hl> and then trying to get them out with either tongs, or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!


Question: is the product strong on the bottom?

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom so it's not going to tilt over. The extension part is a bit weak. I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.

Answer: so it's not going to tilt over.

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. <hl> I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom so it's not going to tilt over. The extension part is a bit weak. <hl> I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom <hl> so it's not going to tilt over. <hl> The extension part is a bit weak. I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.


Question: How many people did they let taste?

Having made my first batch with the included mix I found it very easy and the instructions very clear. I used tap water filtered through a Walgreens pitcher filter with a Culligan cartridge in it and the beer tasted very good to me. I followed the instructions exactly as many other reviewers suggested. For a real test I gave some to four different people to try and they all liked it. Their opinions ranged from this is good beer to this is great and I didnt have the heart to tell them how easy it was. They are convinced I have this exotic brewery but with this kit and following the instructions you will get a nice beer.

Answer: four

Having made my first batch with the included mix I found it very easy and the instructions very clear. I used tap water filtered through a Walgreens pitcher filter with a Culligan cartridge in it and the beer tasted very good to me. I followed the instructions exactly as many other reviewers suggested. <hl> For a real test I gave some to four different people to try and they all liked it. <hl> Their opinions ranged from this is good beer to this is great and I didnt have the heart to tell them how easy it was. They are convinced I have this exotic brewery but with this kit and following the instructions you will get a nice beer.

Having made my first batch with the included mix I found it very easy and the instructions very clear. I used tap water filtered through a Walgreens pitcher filter with a Culligan cartridge in it and the beer tasted very good to me. I followed the instructions exactly as many other reviewers suggested. For a real test I gave some to <hl> four <hl> different people to try and they all liked it. Their opinions ranged from this is good beer to this is great and I didnt have the heart to tell them how easy it was. They are convinced I have this exotic brewery but with this kit and following the instructions you will get a nice beer.


Question: What was well made?

Progressive International Egg Beater was well made, works very smoothly. It seems to be sturdily built. We have been using it now for about a month and it has remained in excellent working condition.

Answer: Progressive International Egg Beater

<hl> Progressive International Egg Beater was well made, works very smoothly. <hl> It seems to be sturdily built. We have been using it now for about a month and it has remained in excellent working condition.

<hl> Progressive International Egg Beater <hl> was well made, works very smoothly. It seems to be sturdily built. We have been using it now for about a month and it has remained in excellent working condition.


Question: Is the lid permanently attached?

It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. Very solid and nice to handle.Great quality.The lid seals great. Just hold the outside rim and turn the inside dial to close.It was important to find a pitcher like this that has a tight seal. I have seen others than have been described as not sealing completely. I like to keep any fridge odors out of my drinks.The lid comes off all the way in order to pour. I prefer it that way, no dripping this way. The container has a nice lip to pour out off.I been using it to mix powered milk in. I don't use a lot, so the half liter works.I will also be getting the 1 liter as I like it so much. Much better storing liquids in glass than plastics.

Answer: The lid comes off all the way

It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. Very solid and nice to handle. Great quality. The lid seals great. Just hold the outside rim and turn the inside dial to close. It was important to find a pitcher like this that has a tight seal. I have seen others than have been described as not sealing completely. I like to keep any fridge odors out of my drinks. <hl> The lid comes off all the way in order to pour. <hl> I prefer it that way, no dripping this way. The container has a nice lip to pour out off. I been using it to mix powered milk in. I don't use a lot, so the half liter works. I will also be getting the 1 liter as I like it so much. Much better storing liquids in glass than plastics.

It turned out to be exactly what I wanted. Very solid and nice to handle.Great quality.The lid seals great. Just hold the outside rim and turn the inside dial to close.It was important to find a pitcher like this that has a tight seal. I have seen others than have been described as not sealing completely. I like to keep any fridge odors out of my drinks.<hl> The lid comes off all the way <hl> in order to pour. I prefer it that way, no dripping this way. The container has a nice lip to pour out off.I been using it to mix powered milk in. I don't use a lot, so the half liter works.I will also be getting the 1 liter as I like it so much. Much better storing liquids in glass than plastics.


Question: How long does it need to rest?

+nice size+badless+adequate cord length-overheats very quicklyi bought this because the main living area of house is hardwood, and i only need to vacuum the rug and quick-sweep of the floor. for this perfect its well adequate.however, if i vacuum the rooms with intermediate-height carpeting, it will be for about 1.5 medium-sized bedroom (or 1 big bedroom) before it overheats. then it must rest for about 2 hours before resuming again.if you want to do spot vacuuming: goodif you have a studio apartment: goodif you want to vacuum 1000sq-ft carpeted apartment: not good

Answer: 2 hours

+nice size+badless+adequate cord length-overheats very quicklyi bought this because the main living area of house is hardwood, and i only need to vacuum the rug and quick-sweep of the floor. for this perfect its well adequate.however, if i vacuum the rooms with intermediate-height carpeting, it will be for about 1.5 medium-sized bedroom (or 1 big bedroom) before it overheats. <hl> then it must rest for about 2 hours before resuming again.if you want to do spot vacuuming: goodif you have a studio apartment: goodif you want to vacuum 1000sq-ft carpeted apartment: not good <hl>

+nice size+badless+adequate cord length-overheats very quicklyi bought this because the main living area of house is hardwood, and i only need to vacuum the rug and quick-sweep of the floor. for this perfect its well adequate.however, if i vacuum the rooms with intermediate-height carpeting, it will be for about 1.5 medium-sized bedroom (or 1 big bedroom) before it overheats. then it must rest for about <hl> 2 hours <hl> before resuming again.if you want to do spot vacuuming: goodif you have a studio apartment: goodif you want to vacuum 1000sq-ft carpeted apartment: not good


Question: How long does the fan take to put together?

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

Answer: 10 minutes

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. <hl> It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so. <hl> The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe <hl> 10 minutes <hl> or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.


Question: How quickly do the herbs thaw when ground?

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. The herbs thaw almost instantly once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.

Answer: almost instantly

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. <hl> The herbs thaw almost instantly once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. <hl> They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. The herbs thaw <hl> almost instantly <hl> once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.


Question: How many stars does the Reviewer Want to give the product?

I wish I could leave this coffee maker 0 stars... The look of it is great but I was having problems with it within 2 months. The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail.It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works.Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.

Answer: 0

<hl> I wish I could leave this coffee maker 0 stars... <hl> The look of it is great but I was having problems with it within 2 months. The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail. It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works. Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.

I wish I could leave this coffee maker <hl> 0 <hl> stars... The look of it is great but I was having problems with it within 2 months. The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail.It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works.Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.


Question: What does the bamboo fork not do well at picking up?

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

Answer: meat

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans. I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times. <hl> The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job. <hl> The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up <hl> meat <hl> pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...


Question: Which appliance is damaged?

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

Answer: kitchen ceiling fan

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

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


Question: Does the blade collect food particles when in use?

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

Answer: does not get gooky with dried food

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

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


Question: doing what action lets you hear the Freon inside the product?

have used this for 20 years and it's still going strong. the freon that is sealed into the one piece die cast aluminum is warmed by your hand which warms the freon inside (you can hear it when you shake the scoop) and the freon gently warms the cup of the scoop allowing for easy release of the ice cream.BUT it cannot be put in the dishwasher. the super hot water temp will cause the seal to leak allowing the freon out.most likely, the current scoops are using the replacement for freon (which i can't remember the name).easiest scoop to use, easy to clean, built like a tank. it will be the last scoop you buy.

Answer: shake the scoop

have used this for 20 years and it's still going strong. <hl> the freon that is sealed into the one piece die cast aluminum is warmed by your hand which warms the freon inside (you can hear it when you shake the scoop ) and the freon gently warms the cup of the scoop allowing for easy release of the ice cream. <hl> BUT it cannot be put in the dishwasher. the super hot water temp will cause the seal to leak allowing the freon out.most likely, the current scoops are using the replacement for freon (which i can't remember the name).easiest scoop to use, easy to clean, built like a tank. it will be the last scoop you buy.

have used this for 20 years and it's still going strong. the freon that is sealed into the one piece die cast aluminum is warmed by your hand which warms the freon inside (you can hear it when you <hl> shake the scoop <hl>) and the freon gently warms the cup of the scoop allowing for easy release of the ice cream.BUT it cannot be put in the dishwasher. the super hot water temp will cause the seal to leak allowing the freon out.most likely, the current scoops are using the replacement for freon (which i can't remember the name).easiest scoop to use, easy to clean, built like a tank. it will be the last scoop you buy.

the freon that is sealed into the one piece die cast aluminum is warmed by your hand which warms the freon inside (you can hear it when you <hl> shake the scoop <hl> ) and the freon gently warms the cup of the scoop allowing for easy release of the ice cream.


Question: how tall is the mug

The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about 6 3/4" tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar.The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it.But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.

Answer: 6 3/4"

<hl> The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about 6 3/4" tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar. <hl> The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it. But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.

The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about <hl> 6 3/4" <hl> tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar.The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it.But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.


Question: How cold does it keep liquids?

I guess I don't have to add much here considering all the excellent reviews on this bottle. Everyone has managed to say what I would have said. So I'll just reiterate on what is most important and that's quality. This is a very sturdy, solid feeling bottle which does everything as described in the ad. It does not sweat, it does not leak, it is easy to clean, the opening is wide enough to add ice and it sure keeps liquids icy cold for a very long time. I take mine to bed with some ice in water; 12 hours later the ice is pretty much the same size and of course, the water is still icy cold. I love the pop up lid and the flow of liquids from the opening is wonderful. I ordered three, then ordered the 22 ounce bottle and about to order a second one now. This will come in handy for my little grandson when on trips this summer. I'm impressed and very, very pleased! Excellent product.

Answer: icy cold

I guess I don't have to add much here considering all the excellent reviews on this bottle. Everyone has managed to say what I would have said. So I'll just reiterate on what is most important and that's quality. This is a very sturdy, solid feeling bottle which does everything as described in the ad. <hl> It does not sweat, it does not leak, it is easy to clean, the opening is wide enough to add ice and it sure keeps liquids icy cold for a very long time. <hl> I take mine to bed with some ice in water; 12 hours later the ice is pretty much the same size and of course, the water is still icy cold. I love the pop up lid and the flow of liquids from the opening is wonderful. I ordered three, then ordered the 22 ounce bottle and about to order a second one now. This will come in handy for my little grandson when on trips this summer. I'm impressed and very, very pleased! Excellent product.

I guess I don't have to add much here considering all the excellent reviews on this bottle. Everyone has managed to say what I would have said. So I'll just reiterate on what is most important and that's quality. This is a very sturdy, solid feeling bottle which does everything as described in the ad. It does not sweat, it does not leak, it is easy to clean, the opening is wide enough to add ice and it sure keeps liquids <hl> icy cold <hl> for a very long time. I take mine to bed with some ice in water; 12 hours later the ice is pretty much the same size and of course, the water is still icy cold. I love the pop up lid and the flow of liquids from the opening is wonderful. I ordered three, then ordered the 22 ounce bottle and about to order a second one now. This will come in handy for my little grandson when on trips this summer. I'm impressed and very, very pleased! Excellent product.


Question: Is the product expensive?

It fills many needs. As stated in the description it is heavy duty commercial grade. Not the usual cheap crap that is being thrown at us. You get what you pay for and this product is substantial.

Answer: You get what you pay for

It fills many needs. As stated in the description it is heavy duty commercial grade. Not the usual cheap crap that is being thrown at us. <hl> You get what you pay for and this product is substantial. <hl>

It fills many needs. As stated in the description it is heavy duty commercial grade. Not the usual cheap crap that is being thrown at us. <hl> You get what you pay for <hl> and this product is substantial.


Question: What country did the writer first use this mattress type in?

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the Philippines. $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great.About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.

Answer: Philippines

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. <hl> I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the Philippines . <hl> $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great. About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the <hl> Philippines <hl>. $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great.About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.

I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the <hl> Philippines <hl> .


Question: What did it come wrapped in?

Wrapped tightly in lots of bubble wrap, it arrived safely. No dents, chips, discolorations. I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.

Answer: bubble wrap

<hl> Wrapped tightly in lots of bubble wrap , it arrived safely. <hl> No dents, chips, discolorations. I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.

Wrapped tightly in lots of <hl> bubble wrap <hl>, it arrived safely. No dents, chips, discolorations. I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.

Wrapped tightly in lots of <hl> bubble wrap <hl> , it arrived safely.


Question: What brand of cup does the writer prefer in the outdoors?

This is a beautiful, solid, stainless steel cup. I was searching for a stackable set of stainless steel cups for holding cold beverages, and this fit the bill to a T.These remind me of the stainless cups they use in India for water.There are no "indentations" on the side. The image makes it look like there might be.We've been using ours in the dishwasher for the past 2 months, and there have been no ill effects.Another product to consider if you want dishwasher safe stainless steel, but would like some insulation, isBodum Stainless Steel 16-Ounce Vacuum Travel Mug with Black Silicone GripThat mug is NOT stackable.For outdoor use, I prefer:Thermos Stainless-Steel 22-Ounce Leak-Proof Hydration Bottle. It is spill proof, has better insulation, and built like a tank, but it is NOT dishwasher safe.

Answer: Thermos

This is a beautiful, solid, stainless steel cup. I was searching for a stackable set of stainless steel cups for holding cold beverages, and this fit the bill to a T.These remind me of the stainless cups they use in India for water. There are no "indentations" on the side. The image makes it look like there might be. We've been using ours in the dishwasher for the past 2 months, and there have been no ill effects. Another product to consider if you want dishwasher safe stainless steel, but would like some insulation, isBodum Stainless Steel 16-Ounce Vacuum Travel Mug with Black Silicone GripThat mug is NOT stackable. <hl> For outdoor use, I prefer: Thermos Stainless-Steel 22-Ounce Leak-Proof Hydration Bottle. <hl> It is spill proof, has better insulation, and built like a tank, but it is NOT dishwasher safe.

This is a beautiful, solid, stainless steel cup. I was searching for a stackable set of stainless steel cups for holding cold beverages, and this fit the bill to a T.These remind me of the stainless cups they use in India for water.There are no "indentations" on the side. The image makes it look like there might be.We've been using ours in the dishwasher for the past 2 months, and there have been no ill effects.Another product to consider if you want dishwasher safe stainless steel, but would like some insulation, isBodum Stainless Steel 16-Ounce Vacuum Travel Mug with Black Silicone GripThat mug is NOT stackable.For outdoor use, I prefer:<hl> Thermos <hl> Stainless-Steel 22-Ounce Leak-Proof Hydration Bottle. It is spill proof, has better insulation, and built like a tank, but it is NOT dishwasher safe.

For outdoor use, I prefer: <hl> Thermos <hl> Stainless-Steel 22-Ounce Leak-Proof Hydration Bottle.


Question: What did they after unwrapping the mattress?

This mattress arrived in a rectangular box that was in perfect condition (I say this because there are some reviews of the box being damaged). We unwrapped it and watched it grow. I didn't purchase a new platform; instead, it sits on my not-too-old box spring which is fine.Now, I love a firm mattress, but it conforms to my body only a little. In other words, there isn't the "wow factor" of feeling weightless yet supported like many of the other foam mattresses available. I debated returning it, but decided that I didn't want to go through the hassle of figuring out how to get it back inside the box - seems impossible once the mattress grows to its full size. So, I purchased a topper - material-filled (down, or something like it); not foam - and it does make somewhat of a difference.. However, I am thinking about getting a foam topper to see if that makes it even more conforming.So, while this mattress does give me a good night's sleep, I wouldn't buy it again.

Answer: watched it grow

We unwrapped it and watched it grow .

This mattress arrived in a rectangular box that was in perfect condition (I say this because there are some reviews of the box being damaged). <hl> We unwrapped it and watched it grow . <hl> I didn't purchase a new platform; instead, it sits on my not-too-old box spring which is fine. Now, I love a firm mattress, but it conforms to my body only a little. In other words, there isn't the "wow factor" of feeling weightless yet supported like many of the other foam mattresses available. I debated returning it, but decided that I didn't want to go through the hassle of figuring out how to get it back inside the box - seems impossible once the mattress grows to its full size. So, I purchased a topper - material-filled (down, or something like it); not foam - and it does make somewhat of a difference.. However, I am thinking about getting a foam topper to see if that makes it even more conforming. So, while this mattress does give me a good night's sleep, I wouldn't buy it again.

This mattress arrived in a rectangular box that was in perfect condition (I say this because there are some reviews of the box being damaged). We unwrapped it and <hl> watched it grow <hl>. I didn't purchase a new platform; instead, it sits on my not-too-old box spring which is fine.Now, I love a firm mattress, but it conforms to my body only a little. In other words, there isn't the "wow factor" of feeling weightless yet supported like many of the other foam mattresses available. I debated returning it, but decided that I didn't want to go through the hassle of figuring out how to get it back inside the box - seems impossible once the mattress grows to its full size. So, I purchased a topper - material-filled (down, or something like it); not foam - and it does make somewhat of a difference.. However, I am thinking about getting a foam topper to see if that makes it even more conforming.So, while this mattress does give me a good night's sleep, I wouldn't buy it again.

We unwrapped it and <hl> watched it grow <hl> .


Question: What holes the customers vacuum, ironing board, and cleaning chemicals?

I have one tiny closet to hold my vacuum, ironing board, cleaning chemicals, and all the things needed to clean my house and the things in it, We were really having issues with the closet getting over-crowded and things falling on top of each other, and this was one of the things we bought to try to organize it. After having had it now for almost a year, I can say it's been very helpful. The ironing board, iron, and related products are out of the way from all of the other items in the closet, extending only a few inches from the door, but very accessible when time to use them. Recommended!

Answer: one tiny closet

<hl> I have one tiny closet to hold my vacuum, ironing board, cleaning chemicals, and all the things needed to clean my house and the things in it, We were really having issues with the closet getting over-crowded and things falling on top of each other, and this was one of the things we bought to try to organize it. <hl> After having had it now for almost a year, I can say it's been very helpful. The ironing board, iron, and related products are out of the way from all of the other items in the closet, extending only a few inches from the door, but very accessible when time to use them. Recommended!

I have <hl> one tiny closet <hl> to hold my vacuum, ironing board, cleaning chemicals, and all the things needed to clean my house and the things in it, We were really having issues with the closet getting over-crowded and things falling on top of each other, and this was one of the things we bought to try to organize it. After having had it now for almost a year, I can say it's been very helpful. The ironing board, iron, and related products are out of the way from all of the other items in the closet, extending only a few inches from the door, but very accessible when time to use them. Recommended!


Question: What suggestion does the person give when transporting the tray to the freezer?

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

Answer: putting it on top of a tray

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

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


Question: What item I never own?

I have never owed mixing bowls a day in my life so by far this set is nice! No more using cups to mix eggs in or old butter tubs to mix things in! The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!

Answer: mixing bowls

<hl> I have never owed mixing bowls a day in my life so by far this set is nice! <hl> No more using cups to mix eggs in or old butter tubs to mix things in! The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!

I have never owed <hl> mixing bowls <hl> a day in my life so by far this set is nice! No more using cups to mix eggs in or old butter tubs to mix things in! The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!


Question: what happens when you set it to the lightest setting?

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

Answer: it toasts quite long

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. <hl> Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long , so you always have to stand over it. <hl> I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, <hl> it toasts quite long <hl>, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

Even on the lightest setting, <hl> it toasts quite long <hl> , so you always have to stand over it.


Question: What happens when the eggs are finished cooking?

I had never eaten soft boiled eggs, and on whim purchased this unit after reading other positive reviews. I'm very satisfied. If care is taken to use the exact amounts of water indicated on the included graduated cylinder, the eggs come out perfect. An obnoxious buzzer sounds when eggs are done. Cooker does not shut off automatically, but it would be hard to ignore the buzzer.Easy to clean, I have a water softener so I don't have to worry about mineral deposits. Hard water could require more maintenance than I find needed.

Answer: obnoxious buzzer sounds

I had never eaten soft boiled eggs, and on whim purchased this unit after reading other positive reviews. I'm very satisfied. If care is taken to use the exact amounts of water indicated on the included graduated cylinder, the eggs come out perfect. <hl> An obnoxious buzzer sounds when eggs are done. <hl> Cooker does not shut off automatically, but it would be hard to ignore the buzzer. Easy to clean, I have a water softener so I don't have to worry about mineral deposits. Hard water could require more maintenance than I find needed.

I had never eaten soft boiled eggs, and on whim purchased this unit after reading other positive reviews. I'm very satisfied. If care is taken to use the exact amounts of water indicated on the included graduated cylinder, the eggs come out perfect. An <hl> obnoxious buzzer sounds <hl> when eggs are done. Cooker does not shut off automatically, but it would be hard to ignore the buzzer.Easy to clean, I have a water softener so I don't have to worry about mineral deposits. Hard water could require more maintenance than I find needed.


Question: Who sells them?

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident placing heavier objects in them. I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. Amazon has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. They came packed well and no breakage at all.

Answer: Amazon

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident placing heavier objects in them. I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. <hl> Amazon has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. <hl> They came packed well and no breakage at all.

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident placing heavier objects in them. I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. <hl> Amazon <hl> has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. They came packed well and no breakage at all.


Question: What item sits on top of the furniture?

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :)

Answer: flat screen

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. <hl> For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :) <hl>

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our <hl> flat screen <hl> :)


Question: What is being reviewed?

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

Answer: microplane grater

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... <hl> but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. <hl> These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a <hl> microplane grater <hl> will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What produces great hoagie rolls?

This Baguette pan, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

Answer: Baguette pan

This Baguette pan , works wonderfully!

<hl> This Baguette pan , works wonderfully! <hl> I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl>, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl> , works wonderfully!


Question: How many different sized rubber plug-in feet does the product come with?

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: TWO

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. <hl> Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. <hl> 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 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 <hl> TWO <hl> 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 is it better suited for?

I bought this to melt down butters, solid oils, and beeswax for lotion-making.It works very well in melting things down, but it's better suited to smaller batches because of it's small size.My only real gripe is that it does not stand in place on it's own; if you don't have enough material inside to balance it out, it will fall over. For me this is a bit of a nuisance when I'm just starting to add things to it, because they may spill out of the container if I don't balance the handle on something else beforehand.Other than that, it works well.

Answer: smaller batches because of it's small size

I bought this to melt down butters, solid oils, and beeswax for lotion-making. <hl> It works very well in melting things down, but it's better suited to smaller batches because of it's small size .My <hl> only real gripe is that it does not stand in place on it's own; if you don't have enough material inside to balance it out, it will fall over. For me this is a bit of a nuisance when I'm just starting to add things to it, because they may spill out of the container if I don't balance the handle on something else beforehand. Other than that, it works well.

I bought this to melt down butters, solid oils, and beeswax for lotion-making.It works very well in melting things down, but it's better suited to <hl> smaller batches because of it's small size <hl>.My only real gripe is that it does not stand in place on it's own; if you don't have enough material inside to balance it out, it will fall over. For me this is a bit of a nuisance when I'm just starting to add things to it, because they may spill out of the container if I don't balance the handle on something else beforehand.Other than that, it works well.

It works very well in melting things down, but it's better suited to <hl> smaller batches because of it's small size <hl> .My


Question: What material was the purchaser hoping to avoid?

My husband bought this from Walmart - he wanted to get away from teflon. After 2 weeks of frying a few things in it - eggs would not come out - they started sticking, badly. I took it back and exchanged for another. Here we are, 2 months later, trying desperately to make it last because, once again, everything is sticking and you better not even put eggs in it.Poor product, will never buy another - still looking for that idea to get away from teflon - but not in this company.I have a picture of what it looks like now after washing - the dark spots are where the food sticks if you need a visual

Answer: teflon

<hl> My husband bought this from Walmart - he wanted to get away from teflon . <hl> After 2 weeks of frying a few things in it - eggs would not come out - they started sticking, badly. I took it back and exchanged for another. Here we are, 2 months later, trying desperately to make it last because, once again, everything is sticking and you better not even put eggs in it. Poor product, will never buy another - still looking for that idea to get away from teflon - but not in this company. I have a picture of what it looks like now after washing - the dark spots are where the food sticks if you need a visual

My husband bought this from Walmart - he wanted to get away from <hl> teflon <hl>. After 2 weeks of frying a few things in it - eggs would not come out - they started sticking, badly. I took it back and exchanged for another. Here we are, 2 months later, trying desperately to make it last because, once again, everything is sticking and you better not even put eggs in it.Poor product, will never buy another - still looking for that idea to get away from teflon - but not in this company.I have a picture of what it looks like now after washing - the dark spots are where the food sticks if you need a visual

My husband bought this from Walmart - he wanted to get away from <hl> teflon <hl> .