Question: How many times the reviewer changed the trash can batteries?

I didn't buy this trash can because of the hands-free feature but it is really nice to have a kitchen trash can that is closed tightly and opens with a wave of your hand. I have limited counter space in my apartment so it is a plus to be able to easily trash peelings, packaging etc while I am cooking. You can open the lid, turn off the unit and the lid will stay open until you switch it back on. This can also has a bag holder that fits inside the can and keeps the bag inside. I was searching for a foot lever opener but couldn't find one that was the size and shape I wanted in stainless steel, this one fits the bill. If you have small children who might find it fun to open and close it continously it has an on-off switch on the back.Update Oct. 31, 2011OK, it's been 2 years and I've changed the batteries once. About a year ago the small rod that holds the lid on the top fell out. I put it back together but now the lid will not stay open by itself, makes me think there was another piece that fell into the trash can that I didn't know about. Hmmm.....wonder if that was the little spring that I found on the floor....Oh well...it still opens when I wave my hand over it and I can deal with the rest of it.

Answer: once

and I've changed the batteries once .

I didn't buy this trash can because of the hands-free feature but it is really nice to have a kitchen trash can that is closed tightly and opens with a wave of your hand. I have limited counter space in my apartment so it is a plus to be able to easily trash peelings, packaging etc while I am cooking. You can open the lid, turn off the unit and the lid will stay open until you switch it back on. This can also has a bag holder that fits inside the can and keeps the bag inside. I was searching for a foot lever opener but couldn't find one that was the size and shape I wanted in stainless steel, this one fits the bill. If you have small children who might find it fun to open and close it continously it has an on-off switch on the back. Update Oct. 31, 2011OK, it's been 2 years <hl> and I've changed the batteries once . <hl> About a year ago the small rod that holds the lid on the top fell out. I put it back together but now the lid will not stay open by itself, makes me think there was another piece that fell into the trash can that I didn't know about. Hmmm.....wonder if that was the little spring that I found on the floor.... Oh well...it still opens when I wave my hand over it and I can deal with the rest of it.

I didn't buy this trash can because of the hands-free feature but it is really nice to have a kitchen trash can that is closed tightly and opens with a wave of your hand. I have limited counter space in my apartment so it is a plus to be able to easily trash peelings, packaging etc while I am cooking. You can open the lid, turn off the unit and the lid will stay open until you switch it back on. This can also has a bag holder that fits inside the can and keeps the bag inside. I was searching for a foot lever opener but couldn't find one that was the size and shape I wanted in stainless steel, this one fits the bill. If you have small children who might find it fun to open and close it continously it has an on-off switch on the back.Update Oct. 31, 2011OK, it's been 2 years and I've changed the batteries <hl> once <hl>. About a year ago the small rod that holds the lid on the top fell out. I put it back together but now the lid will not stay open by itself, makes me think there was another piece that fell into the trash can that I didn't know about. Hmmm.....wonder if that was the little spring that I found on the floor....Oh well...it still opens when I wave my hand over it and I can deal with the rest of it.

and I've changed the batteries <hl> once <hl> .


Question: What color is the product being reviewed?

These were a gift. They make for an attractive presentation, are extremely easy to clean with a warm water and soap soak, and the built in handle indentations make this a nice choice as serving pieces. My only gripe is the price. I think these are way too pricey and no doubt the result of marketing an item under a celebrity's name. Otherwise, these are functional and attractive and cool because they can be stored nestled within one another to take up less space.As for the color chosen, the person who gave this to me knew I wouldn't care for some of the color choices and was wise to go with white. It's my favorite non-color color because it works with my kitchen and looks fresh and clean.

Answer: white

These were a gift. They make for an attractive presentation, are extremely easy to clean with a warm water and soap soak, and the built in handle indentations make this a nice choice as serving pieces. My only gripe is the price. I think these are way too pricey and no doubt the result of marketing an item under a celebrity's name. Otherwise, these are functional and attractive and cool because they can be stored nestled within one another to take up less space. <hl> As for the color chosen, the person who gave this to me knew I wouldn't care for some of the color choices and was wise to go with white . <hl> It's my favorite non-color color because it works with my kitchen and looks fresh and clean.

These were a gift. They make for an attractive presentation, are extremely easy to clean with a warm water and soap soak, and the built in handle indentations make this a nice choice as serving pieces. My only gripe is the price. I think these are way too pricey and no doubt the result of marketing an item under a celebrity's name. Otherwise, these are functional and attractive and cool because they can be stored nestled within one another to take up less space.As for the color chosen, the person who gave this to me knew I wouldn't care for some of the color choices and was wise to go with <hl> white <hl>. It's my favorite non-color color because it works with my kitchen and looks fresh and clean.

As for the color chosen, the person who gave this to me knew I wouldn't care for some of the color choices and was wise to go with <hl> white <hl> .


Question: Is the kettle easy to pick up?

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw.Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge.The one drawback is the handle heats up and gets to be too hot.I highly recommend the other water kettle I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle

Answer: handle heats up

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw. Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge. <hl> The one drawback is the handle heats up and gets to be too hot. <hl> I highly recommend the other water kettle I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw.Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge.The one drawback is the <hl> handle heats up <hl> and gets to be too hot.I highly recommend the other water kettle I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle


Question: How does the machine squeeze oranges?

After using lesser juicers for a couple of years (you can see my reviews of them on amazon) I saw this machine at a store and bought it from amazon. I've been blown away! The best juicer ever. So powerful! Oranges come out bone-dry, every drop of juice goes into the glass. I squeeze fresh orange juice every morning, and I am sure I am saving at least $1 a day because this machine is so much more efficient than all my previous ones. I buy fewer oranges to get the same couple of glasses of juice. At this rate, the machine will pay for itself 100% in 4-5 months. The unit is sturdy, good-looking, quiet, easy to wash. A fantastic piece of home technology!PS - here we are, two years later, and I am still using this machine every day. It is a simple and effective piece of technology. Several friends have bought identical units after seeing me use mine - and they all love it. I wish all gadgets worked as well as this one!

Answer: Oranges come out bone-dry, every drop of juice goes into the glass

After using lesser juicers for a couple of years (you can see my reviews of them on amazon) I saw this machine at a store and bought it from amazon. I've been blown away! The best juicer ever. <hl> So powerful! Oranges come out bone-dry, every drop of juice goes into the glass . <hl> I squeeze fresh orange juice every morning, and I am sure I am saving at least $1 a day because this machine is so much more efficient than all my previous ones. I buy fewer oranges to get the same couple of glasses of juice. At this rate, the machine will pay for itself 100% in 4-5 months. The unit is sturdy, good-looking, quiet, easy to wash. A fantastic piece of home technology!PS - here we are, two years later, and I am still using this machine every day. It is a simple and effective piece of technology. Several friends have bought identical units after seeing me use mine - and they all love it. I wish all gadgets worked as well as this one!

After using lesser juicers for a couple of years (you can see my reviews of them on amazon) I saw this machine at a store and bought it from amazon. I've been blown away! The best juicer ever. So powerful! <hl> Oranges come out bone-dry, every drop of juice goes into the glass <hl>. I squeeze fresh orange juice every morning, and I am sure I am saving at least $1 a day because this machine is so much more efficient than all my previous ones. I buy fewer oranges to get the same couple of glasses of juice. At this rate, the machine will pay for itself 100% in 4-5 months. The unit is sturdy, good-looking, quiet, easy to wash. A fantastic piece of home technology!PS - here we are, two years later, and I am still using this machine every day. It is a simple and effective piece of technology. Several friends have bought identical units after seeing me use mine - and they all love it. I wish all gadgets worked as well as this one!

So powerful! <hl> Oranges come out bone-dry, every drop of juice goes into the glass <hl> .


Question: What brand of iron was NOT purchased?

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta. I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

Answer: Rowenta

<hl> The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta . <hl> I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a <hl> Rowenta <hl>. I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a <hl> Rowenta <hl> .


Question: What part is difficult to get on after filling it with beans?

I read the reviews then decided to order it. All went well with shipping, seller, etc. It is fantastic; solid,and so easy to just push the button and let it do all the work. For me, the only little problem is sometimes trying to get the top on after filling it with beans - it's hard to tell where to set the top exactly and how to get it to twist so the arrows are aligned, so sometimes I have fiddled with it awhile before it clicks. Also, pouring the ground coffee out into a paper filter can be a little sloppy, but that is probably the case with any grinder. It is heavy, so may be a little clumsier to pour than lighter ones. All in all, I would buy this again and stick with this model.

Answer: the top

I read the reviews then decided to order it. All went well with shipping, seller, etc. It is fantastic; solid,and so easy to just push the button and let it do all the work. <hl> For me, the only little problem is sometimes trying to get the top on after filling it with beans - it's hard to tell where to set the top exactly and how to get it to twist so the arrows are aligned, so sometimes I have fiddled with it awhile before it clicks. <hl> Also, pouring the ground coffee out into a paper filter can be a little sloppy, but that is probably the case with any grinder. It is heavy, so may be a little clumsier to pour than lighter ones. All in all, I would buy this again and stick with this model.

I read the reviews then decided to order it. All went well with shipping, seller, etc. It is fantastic; solid,and so easy to just push the button and let it do all the work. For me, the only little problem is sometimes trying to get <hl> the top <hl> on after filling it with beans - it's hard to tell where to set the top exactly and how to get it to twist so the arrows are aligned, so sometimes I have fiddled with it awhile before it clicks. Also, pouring the ground coffee out into a paper filter can be a little sloppy, but that is probably the case with any grinder. It is heavy, so may be a little clumsier to pour than lighter ones. All in all, I would buy this again and stick with this model.


Question: How was the towel softness?

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

Answer: not soft

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. <hl> The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft . <hl> I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was <hl> not soft <hl>. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was <hl> not soft <hl> .


Question: Why were we dating?

I received this as a gift from my husband when we were dating due to an inside joke. It isn't the most practical obviously, but it does make nice little ships and icebergs that are easy to remove. I actually bought a second one several months later.

Answer: due to an inside joke

<hl> I received this as a gift from my husband when we were dating due to an inside joke . <hl> It isn't the most practical obviously, but it does make nice little ships and icebergs that are easy to remove. I actually bought a second one several months later.

I received this as a gift from my husband when we were dating <hl> due to an inside joke <hl>. It isn't the most practical obviously, but it does make nice little ships and icebergs that are easy to remove. I actually bought a second one several months later.

I received this as a gift from my husband when we were dating <hl> due to an inside joke <hl> .


Question: Why can't the reviewer handle the old mixing bowls?

I bought this just for the handled bowl to make pancakes. It was worth the money for the bowl alone. I don't even use the measuring cups/spoons. I have weak wrists, so I cannot handle grandma's old crock mixing bowls with one hand. This light melamine bowl is so easy to handle because it HAS a handle and you can scoop or stir with your free hand. Makes scooping out pancake batter a BREEZE!Dishwasher safe on the top rack and has a rubber ring on the bottom of the bowl which keeps it stable and makes no sound when you sit it on a hard counter. I love it and if anything ever happens to mine, I'll be buying it again!

Answer: weak wrists

I bought this just for the handled bowl to make pancakes. It was worth the money for the bowl alone. I don't even use the measuring cups/spoons. <hl> I have weak wrists , so I cannot handle grandma's old crock mixing bowls with one hand. <hl> This light melamine bowl is so easy to handle because it HAS a handle and you can scoop or stir with your free hand. Makes scooping out pancake batter a BREEZE!Dishwasher safe on the top rack and has a rubber ring on the bottom of the bowl which keeps it stable and makes no sound when you sit it on a hard counter. I love it and if anything ever happens to mine, I'll be buying it again!

I bought this just for the handled bowl to make pancakes. It was worth the money for the bowl alone. I don't even use the measuring cups/spoons. I have <hl> weak wrists <hl>, so I cannot handle grandma's old crock mixing bowls with one hand. This light melamine bowl is so easy to handle because it HAS a handle and you can scoop or stir with your free hand. Makes scooping out pancake batter a BREEZE!Dishwasher safe on the top rack and has a rubber ring on the bottom of the bowl which keeps it stable and makes no sound when you sit it on a hard counter. I love it and if anything ever happens to mine, I'll be buying it again!

I have <hl> weak wrists <hl> , so I cannot handle grandma's old crock mixing bowls with one hand.


Question: What pan brand is the author a fan of besides Ozeri?

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

Answer: Whitford

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really. <hl> I have been a fan of USA based Whitford , and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's. <hl> I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good. Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based <hl> Whitford <hl>, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

I have been a fan of USA based <hl> Whitford <hl> , and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.


Question: What did they not order with the knife?

This is a great knife. It's as sharp as anything I've ever owned, and trust me I've spent way too much on knives in my life. I like this one better than knives that cost closer to $150. I'm not sure how the edge will hold because I didn't order the sharpener at the time of order (it's in my cart now). I usually sharpen my knives pretty often -- once a week or so. I'll be interested to see how the blade holds on this little guy. Heck, I think I'll just order another --maybe a smaller sized one to try.

Answer: sharpener

This is a great knife. It's as sharp as anything I've ever owned, and trust me I've spent way too much on knives in my life. I like this one better than knives that cost closer to $150. <hl> I'm not sure how the edge will hold because I didn't order the sharpener at the time of order (it's in my cart now). <hl> I usually sharpen my knives pretty often -- once a week or so. I'll be interested to see how the blade holds on this little guy. Heck, I think I'll just order another --maybe a smaller sized one to try.

This is a great knife. It's as sharp as anything I've ever owned, and trust me I've spent way too much on knives in my life. I like this one better than knives that cost closer to $150. I'm not sure how the edge will hold because I didn't order the <hl> sharpener <hl> at the time of order (it's in my cart now). I usually sharpen my knives pretty often -- once a week or so. I'll be interested to see how the blade holds on this little guy. Heck, I think I'll just order another --maybe a smaller sized one to try.


Question: Where does the mother-in-law put them?

We have bought three of these in the past 2 years. They wash and dry very easily but shrink up a little, so this time I ordered the 30 x 40". My mother-in-law sits on them in her favorite chair so we fold them over a little. This one may even end up being cut in half. I washed it and it's still pretty large, so we'll see if we just fold it or cut it. (you can cut them and they don't fray)This is so nice for a person who sits for long periods. It also keeps her chair clean, so it's great to have a couple of these to wash and keep changing them out.This is thick and cozy and did not shed much at all in the washer and dryer, so it's a two thumbs up from us.(little update: we did end up cutting this in half and it's still plenty big for her chair, so she now has two more to use instead of one)

Answer: her favorite chair

We have bought three of these in the past 2 years. They wash and dry very easily but shrink up a little, so this time I ordered the 30 x 40". <hl> My mother-in-law sits on them in her favorite chair so we fold them over a little. <hl> This one may even end up being cut in half. I washed it and it's still pretty large, so we'll see if we just fold it or cut it. (you can cut them and they don't fray)This is so nice for a person who sits for long periods. It also keeps her chair clean, so it's great to have a couple of these to wash and keep changing them out. This is thick and cozy and did not shed much at all in the washer and dryer, so it's a two thumbs up from us.(little update: we did end up cutting this in half and it's still plenty big for her chair, so she now has two more to use instead of one)

We have bought three of these in the past 2 years. They wash and dry very easily but shrink up a little, so this time I ordered the 30 x 40". My mother-in-law sits on them in <hl> her favorite chair <hl> so we fold them over a little. This one may even end up being cut in half. I washed it and it's still pretty large, so we'll see if we just fold it or cut it. (you can cut them and they don't fray)This is so nice for a person who sits for long periods. It also keeps her chair clean, so it's great to have a couple of these to wash and keep changing them out.This is thick and cozy and did not shed much at all in the washer and dryer, so it's a two thumbs up from us.(little update: we did end up cutting this in half and it's still plenty big for her chair, so she now has two more to use instead of one)


Question: What coffee machine is this reviewer writing about?

This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. I will always have my Hamilton Brew Station for my morning coffee but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.

Answer: Keurig

<hl> This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. <hl> Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. I will always have my Hamilton Brew Station for my morning coffee but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.

This is NOT the most expensive <hl> Keurig <hl> but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. I will always have my Hamilton Brew Station for my morning coffee but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.


Question: What kind of look did the tv stand have?

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. It has a very modern, sleek look that I find very appealing. This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. My husband and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.

Answer: very modern, sleek

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. <hl> It has a very modern, sleek look that I find very appealing. <hl> This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. My husband and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. It has a <hl> very modern, sleek <hl> look that I find very appealing. This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. My husband and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.


Question: How long does it take to cook the Trader Joe's rice?

I'm not a cook. I don't plan out my meals days in advance or even hours in advance. My kids are hungry, I look in the fridge and make them something quick and easy before they get too irritable. I have a rice cooker, but never use it because it takes too long and I don't enjoy the clean up. For rice, I've been using the Trader Joe's precooked rice that takes 3 minutes in the microwave. Now, that's quick and easy. The problem is that the packets aren't enough. The Sistema rice steamer is the solution. Quick and easy. 1 minute of prep - measure out the rice, rinse, add water. 12 minutes of microwave time. 3 minutes of resting and the rice is perfect!!! Everytime. Enjoy and then into the dishwasher. Quick and easy.

Answer: 12 minutes of microwave time

12 minutes of microwave time .

I'm not a cook. I don't plan out my meals days in advance or even hours in advance. My kids are hungry, I look in the fridge and make them something quick and easy before they get too irritable. I have a rice cooker, but never use it because it takes too long and I don't enjoy the clean up. For rice, I've been using the Trader Joe's precooked rice that takes 3 minutes in the microwave. Now, that's quick and easy. The problem is that the packets aren't enough. The Sistema rice steamer is the solution. Quick and easy. 1 minute of prep - measure out the rice, rinse, add water. <hl> 12 minutes of microwave time . <hl> 3 minutes of resting and the rice is perfect!!! Everytime. Enjoy and then into the dishwasher. Quick and easy.

I'm not a cook. I don't plan out my meals days in advance or even hours in advance. My kids are hungry, I look in the fridge and make them something quick and easy before they get too irritable. I have a rice cooker, but never use it because it takes too long and I don't enjoy the clean up. For rice, I've been using the Trader Joe's precooked rice that takes 3 minutes in the microwave. Now, that's quick and easy. The problem is that the packets aren't enough. The Sistema rice steamer is the solution. Quick and easy. 1 minute of prep - measure out the rice, rinse, add water. <hl> 12 minutes of microwave time <hl>. 3 minutes of resting and the rice is perfect!!! Everytime. Enjoy and then into the dishwasher. Quick and easy.

<hl> 12 minutes of microwave time <hl> .


Question: How do you know when the Wearever cookware set has finished cooking food?

This is outstanding cookware and the price makes it a really good value. What I like about the Wearever set is the bright color and the white inside makes it easy to tell the 'doneness' of the food being cooked. The see-through lid and the vent ports are a real plus. Sets level and cooks evenly. That's important to me. It's easy to clean and although it is dishwasher safe, I prefer to wash by hand. This nice cookware should last a lifetime. It's engineered in USA. Does this mean that it is made in USA? It's a perfect set for me since I live alone so the three pans are perfect. What I'll add is a one quart pan then I'll a beautiful set of nice cookware. Highly recommended!

Answer: the white inside

This is outstanding cookware and the price makes it a really good value. <hl> What I like about the Wearever set is the bright color and the white inside makes it easy to tell the 'doneness' of the food being cooked. <hl> The see-through lid and the vent ports are a real plus. Sets level and cooks evenly. That's important to me. It's easy to clean and although it is dishwasher safe, I prefer to wash by hand. This nice cookware should last a lifetime. It's engineered in USA. Does this mean that it is made in USA? It's a perfect set for me since I live alone so the three pans are perfect. What I'll add is a one quart pan then I'll a beautiful set of nice cookware. Highly recommended!

This is outstanding cookware and the price makes it a really good value. What I like about the Wearever set is the bright color and <hl> the white inside <hl> makes it easy to tell the 'doneness' of the food being cooked. The see-through lid and the vent ports are a real plus. Sets level and cooks evenly. That's important to me. It's easy to clean and although it is dishwasher safe, I prefer to wash by hand. This nice cookware should last a lifetime. It's engineered in USA. Does this mean that it is made in USA? It's a perfect set for me since I live alone so the three pans are perfect. What I'll add is a one quart pan then I'll a beautiful set of nice cookware. Highly recommended!


Question: Was there only a few or a lot of retailers that carried the filters?

These charcoal water filters are identical to the expensive ones I used to purchase from Cusinart. Not to mention, there were only a few retailers that even carried them. Now they will be replaced once a month like they would be. I was happy to find these in a large quantity at a great price.

Answer: few

These charcoal water filters are identical to the expensive ones I used to purchase from Cusinart. <hl> Not to mention, there were only a few retailers that even carried them. <hl> Now they will be replaced once a month like they would be. I was happy to find these in a large quantity at a great price.

These charcoal water filters are identical to the expensive ones I used to purchase from Cusinart. Not to mention, there were only a <hl> few <hl> retailers that even carried them. Now they will be replaced once a month like they would be. I was happy to find these in a large quantity at a great price.


Question: How many times has the author purchased this company's products from Amazon?

I wish I could give this pan a better review however, the one I received did not come properly "Pre-Seasoned." I can detect rust underneath which was not cleaned off prior to factory seasoning. Some of the rust is alredy surfacing. I will have to remove the old seasoning and rust and then properly season before actually using it. I have noticed that Lodge is not pre-seasoning their products as well as they used to. The last three items I purchased via AMAZON have the same problem. AMAZON should contact Lodge regarding this continuing trend. I suggest anyone interested in purchasing any of the Lodge line of products to consider the aforementioned first. One reason Lodge pre-seasoned products are higher is becasue they are supposed to be pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use.

Answer: The last three items I purchased via AMAZON

I wish I could give this pan a better review however, the one I received did not come properly "Pre-Seasoned." I can detect rust underneath which was not cleaned off prior to factory seasoning. Some of the rust is alredy surfacing. I will have to remove the old seasoning and rust and then properly season before actually using it. I have noticed that Lodge is not pre-seasoning their products as well as they used to. <hl> The last three items I purchased via AMAZON have the same problem. <hl> AMAZON should contact Lodge regarding this continuing trend. I suggest anyone interested in purchasing any of the Lodge line of products to consider the aforementioned first. One reason Lodge pre-seasoned products are higher is becasue they are supposed to be pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use.

I wish I could give this pan a better review however, the one I received did not come properly "Pre-Seasoned." I can detect rust underneath which was not cleaned off prior to factory seasoning. Some of the rust is alredy surfacing. I will have to remove the old seasoning and rust and then properly season before actually using it. I have noticed that Lodge is not pre-seasoning their products as well as they used to. <hl> The last three items I purchased via AMAZON <hl> have the same problem. AMAZON should contact Lodge regarding this continuing trend. I suggest anyone interested in purchasing any of the Lodge line of products to consider the aforementioned first. One reason Lodge pre-seasoned products are higher is becasue they are supposed to be pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use.


Question: What is their opinion on the item?

There are 3 great things about this hamper. It is collapsable, requires no tools to put together, and it has a lid that doesn't need to be opened and closed to put clothes in. Another plus is that it appears solid and should hold up. I put the lid on wrong at first; most of the lid goes on the inside. When the lid is on correctly, the sides don't fold in. The instructions didn't make sense, but the product picture is clear. I have many OXO products that are absolutely perfect, but I have a few little quibbles about this hamper. It looks utilitarian. The plastic-ish material (label says it is not PVC) looks like industrial plastic and the only venting is in the lid. Either wash quick or don't put damp thing in it. I like the suggestions in the OXO promotional video, which mentions toy storage or off-season clothes storage as possible uses. My experience with this type of products is spend a little more and it will last, so overall, I like it.

Answer: like it

There are 3 great things about this hamper. It is collapsable, requires no tools to put together, and it has a lid that doesn't need to be opened and closed to put clothes in. Another plus is that it appears solid and should hold up. I put the lid on wrong at first; most of the lid goes on the inside. When the lid is on correctly, the sides don't fold in. The instructions didn't make sense, but the product picture is clear. I have many OXO products that are absolutely perfect, but I have a few little quibbles about this hamper. It looks utilitarian. The plastic-ish material (label says it is not PVC) looks like industrial plastic and the only venting is in the lid. Either wash quick or don't put damp thing in it. I like the suggestions in the OXO promotional video, which mentions toy storage or off-season clothes storage as possible uses. <hl> My experience with this type of products is spend a little more and it will last, so overall, I like it . <hl>

There are 3 great things about this hamper. It is collapsable, requires no tools to put together, and it has a lid that doesn't need to be opened and closed to put clothes in. Another plus is that it appears solid and should hold up. I put the lid on wrong at first; most of the lid goes on the inside. When the lid is on correctly, the sides don't fold in. The instructions didn't make sense, but the product picture is clear. I have many OXO products that are absolutely perfect, but I have a few little quibbles about this hamper. It looks utilitarian. The plastic-ish material (label says it is not PVC) looks like industrial plastic and the only venting is in the lid. Either wash quick or don't put damp thing in it. I like the suggestions in the OXO promotional video, which mentions toy storage or off-season clothes storage as possible uses. My experience with this type of products is spend a little more and it will last, so overall, I <hl> like it <hl>.

My experience with this type of products is spend a little more and it will last, so overall, I <hl> like it <hl> .


Question: what else is in the closet?

Yep, I am another person going back for more. My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my long hanging stuff.It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way.The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there.Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by starting to sit on it, and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

Answer: long hanging stuff

Yep, I am another person going back for more. <hl> My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my long hanging stuff .It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way. <hl> The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there. Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by starting to sit on it, and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

Yep, I am another person going back for more. My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my <hl> long hanging stuff <hl>.It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way.The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there.Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by starting to sit on it, and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my <hl> long hanging stuff <hl> .It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way.


Question: What is the type of person is described as not like mason jars?

Mason jars are just the bomb diggity, what can I say? Who doesn't friggen love a mason jar? Psychopaths maybe? I dunno. Anyway, mason jars are legit and buying 12 at a time is a no brainer!

Answer: Psychopaths

Mason jars are just the bomb diggity, what can I say? <hl> Who doesn't friggen love a mason jar? Psychopaths maybe? <hl> I dunno. Anyway, mason jars are legit and buying 12 at a time is a no brainer!

Mason jars are just the bomb diggity, what can I say? Who doesn't friggen love a mason jar? <hl> Psychopaths <hl> maybe? I dunno. Anyway, mason jars are legit and buying 12 at a time is a no brainer!


Question: Where should the Taylor have been calibrated?

I bought this themometer along with a Taylor Classic to replace my old and inaccurate probe thermometers. I measured ice water and boiling water with each to check the 32 and 212 temperatures. The CDN measured 33 and 211 while the Taylor measured 36 and 190 degrees. I was able to adjust the accuracy of the Taylor some by using the hex bolt on the back but this calibration should have been done at the factory. Also since the Taylor calibratrion was off high at the low setpoint and low at the high setpoint it cant be accurate in the entire temperature range. I would give the CDN a 5 star rating except I've had poor reliability on previous digital thermometers. I'm hoping for this one to work well over time.

Answer: at the factory

I bought this themometer along with a Taylor Classic to replace my old and inaccurate probe thermometers. I measured ice water and boiling water with each to check the 32 and 212 temperatures. The CDN measured 33 and 211 while the Taylor measured 36 and 190 degrees. <hl> I was able to adjust the accuracy of the Taylor some by using the hex bolt on the back but this calibration should have been done at the factory . <hl> Also since the Taylor calibratrion was off high at the low setpoint and low at the high setpoint it cant be accurate in the entire temperature range. I would give the CDN a 5 star rating except I've had poor reliability on previous digital thermometers. I'm hoping for this one to work well over time.

I bought this themometer along with a Taylor Classic to replace my old and inaccurate probe thermometers. I measured ice water and boiling water with each to check the 32 and 212 temperatures. The CDN measured 33 and 211 while the Taylor measured 36 and 190 degrees. I was able to adjust the accuracy of the Taylor some by using the hex bolt on the back but this calibration should have been done <hl> at the factory <hl>. Also since the Taylor calibratrion was off high at the low setpoint and low at the high setpoint it cant be accurate in the entire temperature range. I would give the CDN a 5 star rating except I've had poor reliability on previous digital thermometers. I'm hoping for this one to work well over time.

I was able to adjust the accuracy of the Taylor some by using the hex bolt on the back but this calibration should have been done <hl> at the factory <hl> .


Question: What are the three increments used for?

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for very precise measurements. While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does improve grip substantially. This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

Answer: very precise measurements

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. <hl> This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for very precise measurements . <hl> While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does improve grip substantially. This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for <hl> very precise measurements <hl>. While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does improve grip substantially. This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for <hl> very precise measurements <hl> .


Question: why does the mandolin need a lock?

*cleans EASILY*stands up out of the way on the counter behind my coffeemaker (or sits)*sharp as ever (11/07)*holder holds it all together very compactly & is easy storage/quick, even the holder hooks on to the storage container.*does not discolor with tomatoes, etc*mandolin itself locks into the holder so prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion, but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates

Answer: prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion

*cleans EASILY*stands up out of the way on the counter behind my coffeemaker (or sits)*sharp as ever (11/07)*holder holds it all together very compactly & is easy storage/quick, even the holder hooks on to the storage container.*does not discolor with tomatoes, etc*mandolin itself locks into the holder <hl> so prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion , but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates <hl>

*cleans EASILY*stands up out of the way on the counter behind my coffeemaker (or sits)*sharp as ever (11/07)*holder holds it all together very compactly & is easy storage/quick, even the holder hooks on to the storage container.*does not discolor with tomatoes, etc*mandolin itself locks into the holder so <hl> prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion <hl>, but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates

so <hl> prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion <hl> , but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates


Question: What nationality produces this machine?

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

Answer: Italian

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter. Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. <hl> And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian -made. <hl> Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and <hl> Italian <hl>-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and <hl> Italian <hl> -made.


Question: What can you use the Tortilla Bowls for?

These Tortilla Bowl Makers are a Great and Healthier alternative to Frying Tortillas by Baking them in the Oven, I use Whole Wheat Tortillas and they look Terrific, sometimes I brushed them with Different Flavored Oils for a Better Tasting and Crispy Tortilla. I use the Tortilla Bowls to make all kinds of Food variation Items, Mexican Tostadas, Small Salads and even Desserts. I Bake individual Apple Pies with Pastry Pie Dough, Apple Filing and Streusel Crumb Topping, it's a little bit of work involved, however, everyone loves getting their own little Pie. I am glad I've got the Tortilla Bowl Makers! ...Thank You D.D.

Answer: to make all kinds of Food variation Items

These Tortilla Bowl Makers are a Great and Healthier alternative to Frying Tortillas by Baking them in the Oven, I use Whole Wheat Tortillas and they look Terrific, sometimes I brushed them with Different Flavored Oils for a Better Tasting and Crispy Tortilla. <hl> I use the Tortilla Bowls to make all kinds of Food variation Items , Mexican Tostadas, Small Salads and even Desserts. <hl> I Bake individual Apple Pies with Pastry Pie Dough, Apple Filing and Streusel Crumb Topping, it's a little bit of work involved, however, everyone loves getting their own little Pie. I am glad I've got the Tortilla Bowl Makers! ... Thank You D.D.

These Tortilla Bowl Makers are a Great and Healthier alternative to Frying Tortillas by Baking them in the Oven, I use Whole Wheat Tortillas and they look Terrific, sometimes I brushed them with Different Flavored Oils for a Better Tasting and Crispy Tortilla. I use the Tortilla Bowls <hl> to make all kinds of Food variation Items <hl>, Mexican Tostadas, Small Salads and even Desserts. I Bake individual Apple Pies with Pastry Pie Dough, Apple Filing and Streusel Crumb Topping, it's a little bit of work involved, however, everyone loves getting their own little Pie. I am glad I've got the Tortilla Bowl Makers! ...Thank You D.D.

I use the Tortilla Bowls <hl> to make all kinds of Food variation Items <hl> , Mexican Tostadas, Small Salads and even Desserts.


Question: How is the bag attached?

I ordered this product from United Vacuums. This is the correct HF-2 filter, but the version that was shipped was the one with the Arm and Hammer baking soda bag on the back. I don't see anything wrong with it; others have written that the baking soda makes a bad odor or a dust cloud. I have not had that experience at all; actually I don't notice anything different at all. And I guess if you really don't want baking soda smell at all, you can just remove the A&H bag from the back of the filter; it is just glued on very lightly and looks very easy to remove without damaging the HEPA filter.

Answer: glued on very lightly

I ordered this product from United Vacuums. This is the correct HF-2 filter, but the version that was shipped was the one with the Arm and Hammer baking soda bag on the back. I don't see anything wrong with it; others have written that the baking soda makes a bad odor or a dust cloud. I have not had that experience at all; actually I don't notice anything different at all. <hl> And I guess if you really don't want baking soda smell at all, you can just remove the A&H bag from the back of the filter; it is just glued on very lightly and looks very easy to remove without damaging the HEPA filter. <hl>

I ordered this product from United Vacuums. This is the correct HF-2 filter, but the version that was shipped was the one with the Arm and Hammer baking soda bag on the back. I don't see anything wrong with it; others have written that the baking soda makes a bad odor or a dust cloud. I have not had that experience at all; actually I don't notice anything different at all. And I guess if you really don't want baking soda smell at all, you can just remove the A&H bag from the back of the filter; it is just <hl> glued on very lightly <hl> and looks very easy to remove without damaging the HEPA filter.


Question: Where can the slow cooker be used in addition to a basic slow cooker?

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used in the oven, on the stove, or as a basic slow cooker as well. A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. The tight seal on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. It cleans up easily in the sink.You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.

Answer: in the oven, on the stove

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. <hl> It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used in the oven, on the stove , or as a basic slow cooker as well. <hl> A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. The tight seal on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. It cleans up easily in the sink. You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used <hl> in the oven, on the stove <hl>, or as a basic slow cooker as well. A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. The tight seal on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. It cleans up easily in the sink.You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.

It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used <hl> in the oven, on the stove <hl> , or as a basic slow cooker as well.


Question: What comes off?

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.-Brushes come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

Answer: Brushes

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. <hl> Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.- Brushes come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. <hl> The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.-<hl> Brushes <hl> come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.- <hl> Brushes <hl> come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster.


Question: Is there any waste?

I own four indoor cats, so believe me when I tell you this steam mop works wonders.LOVE:uses plain old tap water, so you don't have to worry about chemicle residuemop pads are machine washable and resusable, so there's no waste and nothing to buyease of use / a real back saver, no scrubbing involvedleaves floors cleaner than regular mopping EVER didextremely light-weightmop head swivels which makes getting hard to reach places (around toilet, under furniture) effortlessand, i really like the color;^)CONS:the only con i've found is that it leaves a little too much water on the floor to safely use on laminant...although i HAVE used it in spots that are out of view with no problems.

Answer: no waste

I own four indoor cats, so believe me when I tell you this steam mop works wonders. <hl> LOVE:uses plain old tap water, so you don't have to worry about chemicle residuemop pads are machine washable and resusable, so there's no waste and nothing to buyease of use / a real back saver, no scrubbing involvedleaves floors cleaner than regular mopping EVER didextremely light-weightmop head swivels which makes getting hard to reach places (around toilet, under furniture) <hl> effortlessand, i really like the color;^)CONS:the only con i've found is that it leaves a little too much water on the floor to safely use on laminant...although i HAVE used it in spots that are out of view with no problems.

I own four indoor cats, so believe me when I tell you this steam mop works wonders.LOVE:uses plain old tap water, so you don't have to worry about chemicle residuemop pads are machine washable and resusable, so there's <hl> no waste <hl> and nothing to buyease of use / a real back saver, no scrubbing involvedleaves floors cleaner than regular mopping EVER didextremely light-weightmop head swivels which makes getting hard to reach places (around toilet, under furniture) effortlessand, i really like the color;^)CONS:the only con i've found is that it leaves a little too much water on the floor to safely use on laminant...although i HAVE used it in spots that are out of view with no problems.


Question: What should you use to open the battery door of this product?

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". Don't use your fingernail, carefully use the tip of a knife, as I did! The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. The screen is large and shows what is happening. Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!

Answer: the tip of a knife

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". <hl> Don't use your fingernail, carefully use the tip of a knife , as I did! <hl> The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. The screen is large and shows what is happening. Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". Don't use your fingernail, carefully use <hl> the tip of a knife <hl>, as I did! The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. The screen is large and shows what is happening. Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!

Don't use your fingernail, carefully use <hl> the tip of a knife <hl> , as I did!


Question: What is the writer not satisfied with the toaster?

I'm pleased with this toaster. The ejector slide is big and easy to use, as is the shade knob. The buttons could be bigger, and it's hard to read their labels. So memorize that the bottom button is cancel and the top button is bagel.The thing I like most about this toaster is the commendable uniformity of its toasting. Stick a sliced frozen bagel in it and it comes out a beautiful uniform brown.That's about it. A lack of bells & whistles, and focusing on toasting make this an easy recommend for any kitchen.

Answer: The buttons could be bigger, and it's hard to read their labels

I'm pleased with this toaster. The ejector slide is big and easy to use, as is the shade knob. <hl> The buttons could be bigger, and it's hard to read their labels . <hl> So memorize that the bottom button is cancel and the top button is bagel. The thing I like most about this toaster is the commendable uniformity of its toasting. Stick a sliced frozen bagel in it and it comes out a beautiful uniform brown. That's about it. A lack of bells & whistles, and focusing on toasting make this an easy recommend for any kitchen.

I'm pleased with this toaster. The ejector slide is big and easy to use, as is the shade knob. <hl> The buttons could be bigger, and it's hard to read their labels <hl>. So memorize that the bottom button is cancel and the top button is bagel.The thing I like most about this toaster is the commendable uniformity of its toasting. Stick a sliced frozen bagel in it and it comes out a beautiful uniform brown.That's about it. A lack of bells & whistles, and focusing on toasting make this an easy recommend for any kitchen.

<hl> The buttons could be bigger, and it's hard to read their labels <hl> .


Question: What size range won't work for this mitt?

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

Answer: small to medium

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. <hl> In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium , you can't use this mitt. <hl>

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are <hl> small to medium <hl>, you can't use this mitt.

In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are <hl> small to medium <hl> , you can't use this mitt.


Question: How many times did they have to use a glue remover?

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's 18/8 stainless, according to the information stamped on the bottom. But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true.My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. Then it took 3 (three) treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!

Answer: 3 (three)

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's 18/8 stainless, according to the information stamped on the bottom. But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true. My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. <hl> Then it took 3 (three) treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. <hl> Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's 18/8 stainless, according to the information stamped on the bottom. But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true.My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. Then it took <hl> 3 (three) <hl> treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!


Question: What was difficult to clean?

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. Amazon reviews used to allow a link to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned plastic residue on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.

Answer: plastic residue

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. Amazon reviews used to allow a link to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. <hl> I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned plastic residue on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. <hl> This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. Amazon reviews used to allow a link to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned <hl> plastic residue <hl> on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.


Question: What brand of blender did they buy?

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

Answer: Oster

This Oster is amazing!

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

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


Question: What does the writer use it for?

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. I use it for everything but it's especially good for cooling cookies. I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.

Answer: everything

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. <hl> I use it for everything but it's especially good for cooling cookies. <hl> I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. I use it for <hl> everything <hl> but it's especially good for cooling cookies. I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.


Question: The customer bought a frother, and states it doesn't work well with what kind of milk?

I am a big fan of cappuccino, and it's probably the espresso-based drink that I most frequently order when I go out to a coffee shop. I have a small espresso machine at home, but until now I was not able to use it to make any of the more involved coffee concoctions. This little Eparé milk frother has enabled me to froth-up my own milk.The frother is very elegant, easy to use and operate, and it sits very comfortably in your hand. I've used it to froth up some regular milk, and have tried it as well with rice milk. The regular milk was mostly a success, albeit the froth was not as "stable" and rich as i would have liked. The rice milk was an almost complete failure. Despite my best efforts I was only able to produce a very small amount of froth. Others might have a better success with this device than I do, but right now I would not recommend it to the lactose-intolerant types.The frother was extremely easy to clean. You you submerge the whisking part into the soapy water and turn it on a few times, and then just rinse it afterwards.If you are really serious about getting frothy milk and other drinks I would recommend that you check out one of those steamers. If you are less picky about such things than this small frother would be more than adequate.**** Product provided for review purposes. ****

Answer: rice milk

I am a big fan of cappuccino, and it's probably the espresso-based drink that I most frequently order when I go out to a coffee shop. I have a small espresso machine at home, but until now I was not able to use it to make any of the more involved coffee concoctions. This little Eparé milk frother has enabled me to froth-up my own milk. The frother is very elegant, easy to use and operate, and it sits very comfortably in your hand. <hl> I've used it to froth up some regular milk, and have tried it as well with rice milk . <hl> The regular milk was mostly a success, albeit the froth was not as "stable" and rich as i would have liked. The rice milk was an almost complete failure. Despite my best efforts I was only able to produce a very small amount of froth. Others might have a better success with this device than I do, but right now I would not recommend it to the lactose-intolerant types. The frother was extremely easy to clean. You you submerge the whisking part into the soapy water and turn it on a few times, and then just rinse it afterwards. If you are really serious about getting frothy milk and other drinks I would recommend that you check out one of those steamers. If you are less picky about such things than this small frother would be more than adequate. **** Product provided for review purposes. ****

I am a big fan of cappuccino, and it's probably the espresso-based drink that I most frequently order when I go out to a coffee shop. I have a small espresso machine at home, but until now I was not able to use it to make any of the more involved coffee concoctions. This little Eparé milk frother has enabled me to froth-up my own milk.The frother is very elegant, easy to use and operate, and it sits very comfortably in your hand. I've used it to froth up some regular milk, and have tried it as well with <hl> rice milk <hl>. The regular milk was mostly a success, albeit the froth was not as "stable" and rich as i would have liked. The rice milk was an almost complete failure. Despite my best efforts I was only able to produce a very small amount of froth. Others might have a better success with this device than I do, but right now I would not recommend it to the lactose-intolerant types.The frother was extremely easy to clean. You you submerge the whisking part into the soapy water and turn it on a few times, and then just rinse it afterwards.If you are really serious about getting frothy milk and other drinks I would recommend that you check out one of those steamers. If you are less picky about such things than this small frother would be more than adequate.**** Product provided for review purposes. ****

I've used it to froth up some regular milk, and have tried it as well with <hl> rice milk <hl> .


Question: What did they replace with this new purchase?

We bought this to replace a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old. I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up FAST. We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

Answer: a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old

<hl> We bought this to replace a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old . <hl> I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up FAST. We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

We bought this to replace <hl> a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old <hl>. I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up FAST. We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

We bought this to replace <hl> a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old <hl> .


Question: What can be inputted into the timer?

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! With this model you can easily input the exact amount of time you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. Easy to ue, big display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best.

Answer: the exact amount of time

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! <hl> With this model you can easily input the exact amount of time you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. <hl> Easy to ue, big display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best.

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! With this model you can easily input <hl> the exact amount of time <hl> you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. Easy to ue, big display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best.


Question: What did the customer not like about the sheet set?

The color, straight out of the bag and on its own is very ... brown, and bears an unfortunate resemblence to the stuff that we have to pick up after the dogs - so this would not have been my first choice in that regard. With luck and repeated washing, perhaps they will fade to a soft camel-color, which I would not mind in the least. But - against all that, there are several qualities to recommend this sheet set. The color does work really well with the current bed-spread, and was amazingly comfortable to sleep on, and to wick away prespiration. Would most definitely purchase again ... but in a color more to my liking.

Answer: color

<hl> The color , straight out of the bag and on its own is very ... brown, and bears an unfortunate resemblence to the stuff that we have to pick up after the dogs - so this would not have been my first choice in that regard. <hl> With luck and repeated washing, perhaps they will fade to a soft camel-color, which I would not mind in the least. But - against all that, there are several qualities to recommend this sheet set. The color does work really well with the current bed-spread, and was amazingly comfortable to sleep on, and to wick away prespiration. Would most definitely purchase again ... but in a color more to my liking.

The <hl> color <hl>, straight out of the bag and on its own is very ... brown, and bears an unfortunate resemblence to the stuff that we have to pick up after the dogs - so this would not have been my first choice in that regard. With luck and repeated washing, perhaps they will fade to a soft camel-color, which I would not mind in the least. But - against all that, there are several qualities to recommend this sheet set. The color does work really well with the current bed-spread, and was amazingly comfortable to sleep on, and to wick away prespiration. Would most definitely purchase again ... but in a color more to my liking.

The <hl> color <hl> , straight out of the bag and on its own is very ... brown, and bears an unfortunate resemblence to the stuff that we have to pick up after the dogs - so this would not have been my first choice in that regard.