Question: What product is the reviewer writing about?

I just started using this Deep Fry Thermometer and I'm very unhappy with it. The way it is designed with the metal prong on the side of it does not stay stable on the pot. It's very flemzy. It keeps falling off the side of the pot and plus the temperature drops when you start cooking. It is not a stable thermometer, and you can get burn when this thermometer drops off the pot. Plus the temperature gauge is not stable when cooking at a high temperature of 350 degrees. The temperature starts dropping when you start cooking in the pot. I turn up the heat and the thermometer continues to drop. I would not recommend this product the way it is designed to anyone. To me it's a safety issue. I'm looking for a more steady deep fry thermometer that will fit firmly onto the pot. When I was using this thermometer I tried to make it secure onto my pot, but it fell off my pot 3 times, and I almost burn myself when it fell. For this price it should be working better than this.

Answer: Deep Fry Thermometer

<hl> I just started using this Deep Fry Thermometer and I'm very unhappy with it. <hl> The way it is designed with the metal prong on the side of it does not stay stable on the pot. It's very flemzy. It keeps falling off the side of the pot and plus the temperature drops when you start cooking. It is not a stable thermometer, and you can get burn when this thermometer drops off the pot. Plus the temperature gauge is not stable when cooking at a high temperature of 350 degrees. The temperature starts dropping when you start cooking in the pot. I turn up the heat and the thermometer continues to drop. I would not recommend this product the way it is designed to anyone. To me it's a safety issue. I'm looking for a more steady deep fry thermometer that will fit firmly onto the pot. When I was using this thermometer I tried to make it secure onto my pot, but it fell off my pot 3 times, and I almost burn myself when it fell. For this price it should be working better than this.

I just started using this <hl> Deep Fry Thermometer <hl> and I'm very unhappy with it. The way it is designed with the metal prong on the side of it does not stay stable on the pot. It's very flemzy. It keeps falling off the side of the pot and plus the temperature drops when you start cooking. It is not a stable thermometer, and you can get burn when this thermometer drops off the pot. Plus the temperature gauge is not stable when cooking at a high temperature of 350 degrees. The temperature starts dropping when you start cooking in the pot. I turn up the heat and the thermometer continues to drop. I would not recommend this product the way it is designed to anyone. To me it's a safety issue. I'm looking for a more steady deep fry thermometer that will fit firmly onto the pot. When I was using this thermometer I tried to make it secure onto my pot, but it fell off my pot 3 times, and I almost burn myself when it fell. For this price it should be working better than this.


Question: What did the writer do to fix the problem?

I bought the wrong size but I then purchased the smaller ones. I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.

Answer: purchased the smaller ones

but I then purchased the smaller ones .

I bought the wrong size <hl> but I then purchased the smaller ones . <hl> I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.

I bought the wrong size but I then <hl> purchased the smaller ones <hl>. I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.

but I then <hl> purchased the smaller ones <hl> .


Question: Was the product damaged when it was knocked off the counter?

I have a 12-ounce original "This is Not a Paper Cup" that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage.

Answer: The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient.

I have a 12-ounce original "This is Not a Paper Cup" that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. <hl> The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage. <hl>

I have a 12-ounce original "This is Not a Paper Cup" that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. <hl> The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. <hl> As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage.


Question: Where are these Zenith products mainly used?

I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for bathroom use.Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust.Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is small in height so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product-

Answer: bathroom

<hl> I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for bathroom use. <hl> Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust. Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is small in height so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product-

I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for <hl> bathroom <hl> use.Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust.Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is small in height so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product-


Question: What types of cut do they use the tenderizer on?

I use this tenderizer all the time. We eat mainly excellent grass fed beef and this device makes it even better. We use it on the leaner cuts. We simply tenderize, add olive or grape seed oil and let it marinate for around an hour. You can add seasoning to the marinade too.The blade cover can be used to soak the sharp business end in hot soapy water to make cleaning easy.

Answer: leaner cuts

We use it on the leaner cuts .

I use this tenderizer all the time. We eat mainly excellent grass fed beef and this device makes it even better. <hl> We use it on the leaner cuts . <hl> We simply tenderize, add olive or grape seed oil and let it marinate for around an hour. You can add seasoning to the marinade too. The blade cover can be used to soak the sharp business end in hot soapy water to make cleaning easy.

I use this tenderizer all the time. We eat mainly excellent grass fed beef and this device makes it even better. We use it on the <hl> leaner cuts <hl>. We simply tenderize, add olive or grape seed oil and let it marinate for around an hour. You can add seasoning to the marinade too.The blade cover can be used to soak the sharp business end in hot soapy water to make cleaning easy.

We use it on the <hl> leaner cuts <hl> .


Question: What is really thin?

This is an update to my review below...Having used this little spatula for a few months now, I'd glad to say that it is still holding up well. Better than expected. I've found the best uses for it, and its 'big brother'. They sustain the heat of cooking without staining or scorching. Very pleased. I WOULD recommend either....'D. Wetherington' commented on the thickness of it, and I must say, it didn't occur to me until I used it, but it is a bit too thick. Although it, of course, works...it seems like it may break or crack in the future. NOT SAYING IT WILL...just feels like it will.Also, the end, where the hole is, is REALLY thin. It almost feels like an afterthought. Flimsy. For the price, I would NOT recommend it to a friend.Pros...'Scrapes all the stuff'Cleans easilyOne piece unitCons...Unsure of the qualityA bit stiffEnd too 'rubbery'

Answer: where the hole is

This is an update to my review below...Having used this little spatula for a few months now, I'd glad to say that it is still holding up well. Better than expected. I've found the best uses for it, and its 'big brother'. They sustain the heat of cooking without staining or scorching. Very pleased. I WOULD recommend either....'D. Wetherington' commented on the thickness of it, and I must say, it didn't occur to me until I used it, but it is a bit too thick. Although it, of course, works...it seems like it may break or crack in the future. NOT SAYING IT WILL...just feels like it will. <hl> Also, the end, where the hole is , is REALLY thin. <hl> It almost feels like an afterthought. Flimsy. For the price, I would NOT recommend it to a friend. Pros...'Scrapes all the stuff'Cleans easilyOne piece unitCons... Unsure of the qualityA bit stiffEnd too 'rubbery'

This is an update to my review below...Having used this little spatula for a few months now, I'd glad to say that it is still holding up well. Better than expected. I've found the best uses for it, and its 'big brother'. They sustain the heat of cooking without staining or scorching. Very pleased. I WOULD recommend either....'D. Wetherington' commented on the thickness of it, and I must say, it didn't occur to me until I used it, but it is a bit too thick. Although it, of course, works...it seems like it may break or crack in the future. NOT SAYING IT WILL...just feels like it will.Also, the end, <hl> where the hole is <hl>, is REALLY thin. It almost feels like an afterthought. Flimsy. For the price, I would NOT recommend it to a friend.Pros...'Scrapes all the stuff'Cleans easilyOne piece unitCons...Unsure of the qualityA bit stiffEnd too 'rubbery'

Also, the end, <hl> where the hole is <hl> , is REALLY thin.


Question: What did the reviewer purchase?

I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi coffee maker die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. Can't beat it.We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. Good capacity - 14 cups and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.

Answer: coffee maker

<hl> I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi coffee maker die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. <hl> Can't beat it. We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. Good capacity - 14 cups and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.

I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi <hl> coffee maker <hl> die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. Can't beat it.We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. Good capacity - 14 cups and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.


Question: how many quarts of yogurt is made every other day?

I have now been using my yogurt equipment long enough to have it down to a routine and the mistakes out of the way.Conclusion? A real winner.I am making two quarts of yogurt every other day. I heat the milk, cool it, mix the starter and put it in the machine for about 10/12 hours. I then put the container in the fridge to cool. I pour 24oz of it into my cheese machine, Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker, and make it into 12oz of yogurt cream cheese. Most of the rest is mixed 2 to 1 with frozen strawberry puree and sugar to taste and then drunk.My hand plunger solved the soup problem. You really need to get the starter mixed well. Taste is outstanding.If you want to make yogurt, buy this equipment. You will be happy. After your first couple of mixes, it's a snap.

Answer: two

I have now been using my yogurt equipment long enough to have it down to a routine and the mistakes out of the way. Conclusion? A real winner. <hl> I am making two quarts of yogurt every other day. <hl> I heat the milk, cool it, mix the starter and put it in the machine for about 10/12 hours. I then put the container in the fridge to cool. I pour 24oz of it into my cheese machine, Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker, and make it into 12oz of yogurt cream cheese. Most of the rest is mixed 2 to 1 with frozen strawberry puree and sugar to taste and then drunk. My hand plunger solved the soup problem. You really need to get the starter mixed well. Taste is outstanding. If you want to make yogurt, buy this equipment. You will be happy. After your first couple of mixes, it's a snap.

I have now been using my yogurt equipment long enough to have it down to a routine and the mistakes out of the way.Conclusion? A real winner.I am making <hl> two <hl> quarts of yogurt every other day. I heat the milk, cool it, mix the starter and put it in the machine for about 10/12 hours. I then put the container in the fridge to cool. I pour 24oz of it into my cheese machine, Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker, and make it into 12oz of yogurt cream cheese. Most of the rest is mixed 2 to 1 with frozen strawberry puree and sugar to taste and then drunk.My hand plunger solved the soup problem. You really need to get the starter mixed well. Taste is outstanding.If you want to make yogurt, buy this equipment. You will be happy. After your first couple of mixes, it's a snap.


Question: How did the reviewer find recipes?

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea.I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways.It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. It is easy to set up and clean and put away.I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.

Answer: The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine.

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea. I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways. It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. <hl> The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. <hl> It is easy to set up and clean and put away. I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.

I love sushi, I will go even further and say that any food that you can turn into tube form is my cup of tea.I do , however, not carry the skills (yet) to wrap my own sushi in a tight, perfect manner. My attempts in the past have met with various degrees of results. Rice everywhere, halfway unrolled rolls spilling out innards like a cornucopia, rolls that were seemingly stable and then cut unraveling in unappealing ways.It is so much cheaper to make your own sushi at home, but because I have not yet perfected my technique. This device makes my lack of practice a non issue!The Leifheit Perfect Roll maker is a cheat, and perhaps goes against my usual attitude of "try and try again" but for sushi-sake I need it!The one I chose is the black one, small and with several pieces. I grabbed the instruction booklet and realized it was all in German, which is fine by me because it has PICTURES!!!!IF you cannot follow pictures, simple directions, then you dont deserve good sushi anyway. I had no problem figuring out how to use this simple kitchen device. <hl> The recipes are also in German, but cmon you can Google any recipe in seconds and it will do just fine. <hl> It doesnt make long sushi rolls, instead it makes short squatty ones. It is easy to set up and clean and put away.I still wish to learn the art of rolling sushi, but until then I will follow the Germans and Leifheit my way to yummy.


Question: What does it do?

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. It seems to conduct heat very well, so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation.I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have tiny little scratches in it. Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case.Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something.Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

Answer: conduct heat very well

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. <hl> It seems to conduct heat very well , so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! <hl> Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation. I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have tiny little scratches in it. Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case. Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something. Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. It seems to <hl> conduct heat very well <hl>, so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation.I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have tiny little scratches in it. Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case.Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something.Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

It seems to <hl> conduct heat very well <hl> , so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE!


Question: Where can this product easily be taken to?

There are not a lot of products that live up to what you expect. This one comes darn close. It's a great size to take to work or an outing (It holds @ 4 normal sized cups of coffee). It's double-walled stainless so it's pretty indestructible (I've dropped it a couple of times and it barely dented). It doesn't leak if you screw in the top tightly. Fill it with hot water while you're brewing your coffee. It's easy to carry (I'm a woman and I can grasp and carry it with minimal issues). I actually forgot my thermos for a couple of days over a weekend and the coffee was still pretty hot even after 48 hours). It doesn't keep the java piping hot for as long as the description (I like mine pretty hot) but it does the job for a day of coffee at work.

Answer: work or an outing

There are not a lot of products that live up to what you expect. This one comes darn close. <hl> It's a great size to take to work or an outing (It holds @ 4 normal sized cups of coffee). <hl> It's double-walled stainless so it's pretty indestructible (I've dropped it a couple of times and it barely dented). It doesn't leak if you screw in the top tightly. Fill it with hot water while you're brewing your coffee. It's easy to carry (I'm a woman and I can grasp and carry it with minimal issues). I actually forgot my thermos for a couple of days over a weekend and the coffee was still pretty hot even after 48 hours). It doesn't keep the java piping hot for as long as the description (I like mine pretty hot) but it does the job for a day of coffee at work.

There are not a lot of products that live up to what you expect. This one comes darn close. It's a great size to take to <hl> work or an outing <hl> (It holds @ 4 normal sized cups of coffee). It's double-walled stainless so it's pretty indestructible (I've dropped it a couple of times and it barely dented). It doesn't leak if you screw in the top tightly. Fill it with hot water while you're brewing your coffee. It's easy to carry (I'm a woman and I can grasp and carry it with minimal issues). I actually forgot my thermos for a couple of days over a weekend and the coffee was still pretty hot even after 48 hours). It doesn't keep the java piping hot for as long as the description (I like mine pretty hot) but it does the job for a day of coffee at work.


Question: What do most cooks end up needing?

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Answer: colander

<hl> Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. <hl> The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a <hl> colander <hl> or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.


Question: Who wrote the review?

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

Answer: my wife

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

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

This review was written by <hl> my wife <hl> .Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen.


Question: What would the puppy knock over constantly?

We have a puppy who would knock the trash can over constantly, and we didn't have a lid for it. All of our kitchen appliances are stainless steel, so we finally caved in and purchased this. Pricey, but wow... our puppy can't even smell the food we dump in there anymore, so he pretty much leaves it alone. We just have to keep him away from it so he doesn't figure out how to open it now that he's tall enough to. This product came in perfect shape. You can tell the quality is not the greatest. It would probably dent easily. But it looks sharp and matches everything else and works like a charm. Sometimes I wish the opening was a tad bit wider, but I really have no complaints about it. We love it. Probably the best home purchase we have made out of hundreds of updates and improvements. We love this trash can! Definitely worth the money! Buy the adapter that goes with it. You won't regret it. You will probably be opening the trash can more often than you think. Who wants to waste money on batteries or find that they have no batteries on hand to replace them when they die?

Answer: trash can

<hl> We have a puppy who would knock the trash can over constantly, and we didn't have a lid for it. <hl> All of our kitchen appliances are stainless steel, so we finally caved in and purchased this. Pricey, but wow... our puppy can't even smell the food we dump in there anymore, so he pretty much leaves it alone. We just have to keep him away from it so he doesn't figure out how to open it now that he's tall enough to. This product came in perfect shape. You can tell the quality is not the greatest. It would probably dent easily. But it looks sharp and matches everything else and works like a charm. Sometimes I wish the opening was a tad bit wider, but I really have no complaints about it. We love it. Probably the best home purchase we have made out of hundreds of updates and improvements. We love this trash can! Definitely worth the money! Buy the adapter that goes with it. You won't regret it. You will probably be opening the trash can more often than you think. Who wants to waste money on batteries or find that they have no batteries on hand to replace them when they die?

We have a puppy who would knock the <hl> trash can <hl> over constantly, and we didn't have a lid for it. All of our kitchen appliances are stainless steel, so we finally caved in and purchased this. Pricey, but wow... our puppy can't even smell the food we dump in there anymore, so he pretty much leaves it alone. We just have to keep him away from it so he doesn't figure out how to open it now that he's tall enough to. This product came in perfect shape. You can tell the quality is not the greatest. It would probably dent easily. But it looks sharp and matches everything else and works like a charm. Sometimes I wish the opening was a tad bit wider, but I really have no complaints about it. We love it. Probably the best home purchase we have made out of hundreds of updates and improvements. We love this trash can! Definitely worth the money! Buy the adapter that goes with it. You won't regret it. You will probably be opening the trash can more often than you think. Who wants to waste money on batteries or find that they have no batteries on hand to replace them when they die?


Question: At least how much food can be placed in the warmer?

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (3 ft), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Answer: 2 cup amount is below the max fill line

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. <hl> No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. <hl> I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (3 ft), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the <hl> 2 cup amount is below the max fill line <hl> on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (3 ft), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy


Question: what brand of rice cooker does her daughter in law have?

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

Answer: Cuisinart

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

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


Question: How did you know you popped the same amount of kernals each time?

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale). Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). How did they taste? Pretty much the same, except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.

Answer: All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale)

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. <hl> All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale) . <hl> Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). How did they taste? Pretty much the same, except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. <hl> All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale) <hl>. Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). How did they taste? Pretty much the same, except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.

<hl> All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale) <hl> .


Question: What did the item NOT contain to mount on a wall?

we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the perfect size. I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!

Answer: 3 and a half inch wood screws

<hl> we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the perfect size. <hl> I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!

we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get <hl> 3 and a half inch wood screws <hl> at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the perfect size. I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!


Question: What color is the mat?

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

Answer: light blue

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed. <hl> First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy. <hl> First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum. While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues. I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat. Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice <hl> light blue <hl> - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.


Question: What type of product is the Oster 6646?

I actually own the Oster 6646 but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: This blender does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly.Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again.I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.

Answer: blender

<hl> I actually own the Oster 6646 but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: This blender does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. <hl> No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly. Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again. I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.

I actually own the Oster 6646 but am writing the review here because the 6646 appears to be no longer caried by Amazon and the 6684 is simply the black version of the 6646.First, the good: This <hl> blender <hl> does a very good job of blending ingredients, including frozen ones, into drinks of consistent texture. No lumpy pieces of fruit or bits of ice hiding in the drink. It also does a good job of pulling the ingredients down the side of the jar and around the blades so that everything gets blended properly.Now, the bad: Shortly after my 1-year warranty expired, I turned on my blender one day and it abruptly turned off after about one second. I actually think this was my fault as I didn't have the jar seated quite right and I had some ice cubes at the bottom of the jar right by the blades. At any rate, to make a long story short I was left with the option to either (a) pay to get the blender repaired, which would have cost over half what one costs new; (b) throw the blender away; or (c) try to fix the thing myself. I had a hunch that perhaps I could find a fuse inside that had blown, so I attempted to take apart the blender. I tried A LOT of different screwdrivers, both at home and at work, and I could not get any of them to grip the screws properly to remove them. I took the blender to my local hardware store and, after a lot of patience, was finally able to remove the screws. While I readily found a fuse, the hardware store said they didn't have a matching replacement fuse. A little frustrated but still determined, I went to yet another hardware store; a seemingly knowledgeable clerk there told me that I would probably have a hard time finding the proper fuse because of the filament design, even though the fuse is labeled as a 5 amp 125 volt fuse. Still determined, I went to Radio Shack. Though they did not have a fuse that looked the same in terms of filament, the guy there assured me that a slow blowing 5 amp 250 volt fuse should work just fine. And guess what -- he was right. So now I have an additional three back up fuses in case it blows again, for a total out of pocket cost of less than 10% what a new blender would cost. Now my search is on for replacement screws so I can attach the bottom of the unit to the base again.I guess I can't totally fault Oster for not making a consumer level repair more easy. I think this is true across the board for consumer electronics today. Still, I hate to think of all of the perfectly good machines out there that get tossed in the garbage and end up in a landfill (even though there are toxic components inside) that just maybe would be put back into service by the people who owned them if the manufacturer gave simple instructions for something as simple as replacing a fuse and didn't assemble the device so as to discourage people from trying to take it apart.


Question: What is the new pair of cups made of?

No two ways about it, I am clumsy! I've broken every wine glass in the house. I tried some "nicer" plastic wine glasses, but they were not stable. My brother-in-law visited and recommended these. I love them!! I even ordered a second pair! They remind me of a chalice. These are very sturdy, they're not tipping over nor breaking, and they look great, these are not cheapy at all! Treat yourself to some peace of mind and enjoy how the stainless steel keeps the drink at the perfect temperature!

Answer: stainless steel

No two ways about it, I am clumsy! I've broken every wine glass in the house. I tried some "nicer" plastic wine glasses, but they were not stable. My brother-in-law visited and recommended these. I love them!! I even ordered a second pair! They remind me of a chalice. These are very sturdy, they're not tipping over nor breaking, and they look great, these are not cheapy at all! <hl> Treat yourself to some peace of mind and enjoy how the stainless steel keeps the drink at the perfect temperature! <hl>

No two ways about it, I am clumsy! I've broken every wine glass in the house. I tried some "nicer" plastic wine glasses, but they were not stable. My brother-in-law visited and recommended these. I love them!! I even ordered a second pair! They remind me of a chalice. These are very sturdy, they're not tipping over nor breaking, and they look great, these are not cheapy at all! Treat yourself to some peace of mind and enjoy how the <hl> stainless steel <hl> keeps the drink at the perfect temperature!


Question: What is one of the problems with the fan, regardless of use?

This is a well made fan designed primarily for wall mount use. It does table top duty ok but will not tip down if sat higher than table top. It's a very well made fan that is spoiled by excessive fan noise which is a real shame.All in all this is a nice fan for utility areas of your home where noise isn't a problem.. It isn't for the TV room unless you like loud TV!! Funny thing is that with a remote the TV room is the best place to put it.

Answer: excessive fan noise

This is a well made fan designed primarily for wall mount use. It does table top duty ok but will not tip down if sat higher than table top. <hl> It's a very well made fan that is spoiled by excessive fan noise which is a real shame. <hl> All in all this is a nice fan for utility areas of your home where noise isn't a problem.. It isn't for the TV room unless you like loud TV!! Funny thing is that with a remote the TV room is the best place to put it.

This is a well made fan designed primarily for wall mount use. It does table top duty ok but will not tip down if sat higher than table top. It's a very well made fan that is spoiled by <hl> excessive fan noise <hl> which is a real shame.All in all this is a nice fan for utility areas of your home where noise isn't a problem.. It isn't for the TV room unless you like loud TV!! Funny thing is that with a remote the TV room is the best place to put it.


Question: What is Tramontina?

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. They definitely are well made by Tramontina, a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods. They look hearty and well made, and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

Answer: a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. <hl> They definitely are well made by Tramontina, a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods . <hl> They look hearty and well made, and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. They definitely are well made by Tramontina, <hl> a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods <hl>. They look hearty and well made, and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

They definitely are well made by Tramontina, <hl> a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods <hl> .


Question: What is the finish of the shakers?

I love this satin brushed salt and pepper shaker. The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well.The salt and pepper shaker are easy to refill and also easy to clean.

Answer: satin brushed

<hl> I love this satin brushed salt and pepper shaker. <hl> The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well. The salt and pepper shaker are easy to refill and also easy to clean.

I love this <hl> satin brushed <hl> salt and pepper shaker. The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well.The salt and pepper shaker are easy to refill and also easy to clean.


Question: How does a clog have to be removed if it can't be reached?

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership.It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. The filters and the turbine get filthy very fast.When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily.In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful.The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working.It has to be cleaned all the time too.There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. I could not get to it without taking apart the entire machine.I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster.We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.

Answer: taking apart the entire machine

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership. It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. The filters and the turbine get filthy very fast. When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily. In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful. The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working. It has to be cleaned all the time too. There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. <hl> I could not get to it without taking apart the entire machine .I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster. <hl> We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership.It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. The filters and the turbine get filthy very fast.When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily.In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful.The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working.It has to be cleaned all the time too.There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. I could not get to it without <hl> taking apart the entire machine <hl>.I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster.We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.

I could not get to it without <hl> taking apart the entire machine <hl> .I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster.


Question: What is the mesh?

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. The feet keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very fine, so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup.I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep.Definitely recommended.

Answer: fine

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. The feet keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. <hl> The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very fine , so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup. <hl> I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep. Definitely recommended.

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. The feet keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very <hl> fine <hl>, so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup.I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep.Definitely recommended.

The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very <hl> fine <hl> , so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup.


Question: What food was the person's parent cooking in the oven the other day?

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for dinner. She was making me some potatoes in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. I never thought about using one.I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too.These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven.I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time.Sample item provided.

Answer: potatoes

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for dinner. <hl> She was making me some potatoes in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. <hl> I never thought about using one. I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too. These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven. I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time. Sample item provided.

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for dinner. She was making me some <hl> potatoes <hl> in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. I never thought about using one.I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too.These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven.I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time.Sample item provided.


Question: What finally had it?

Our old coffee pot finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working....I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could.Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is.We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe.The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.

Answer: old coffee pot

<hl> Our old coffee pot finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working.... <hl> I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could. Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is. We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe. The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.

Our <hl> old coffee pot <hl> finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working....I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could.Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is.We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe.The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.


Question: What am I in the process of?

I am in the process of substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents. Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. At this price, it's hard to imagine a better bargain. Highly recommended.

Answer: substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents

<hl> I am in the process of substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents . <hl> Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. At this price, it's hard to imagine a better bargain. Highly recommended.

I am in the process of <hl> substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents <hl>. Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. At this price, it's hard to imagine a better bargain. Highly recommended.

I am in the process of <hl> substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents <hl> .


Question: What can be found on the lid?

Even with the great reviews, I was skeptical about using an electric wok. What a nice surprise! I am very pleased with this wok after using it several times. Meat gets a nice sear at the highest setting and veggies, rice, noodles, etc. cook nicely as well. I love that it's easy to clean and the optional steam vents on the lid are a nice addition. The finish is still perfect, although I cannot get myself to use metal utensils on it. It's just too gorgeous to risk scratching, even if it's supposed to be durable enough to handle it. I've been recommending this wok to my friends and family. I have no complaints.

Answer: optional steam vents

Even with the great reviews, I was skeptical about using an electric wok. What a nice surprise! I am very pleased with this wok after using it several times. Meat gets a nice sear at the highest setting and veggies, rice, noodles, etc. cook nicely as well. <hl> I love that it's easy to clean and the optional steam vents on the lid are a nice addition. <hl> The finish is still perfect, although I cannot get myself to use metal utensils on it. It's just too gorgeous to risk scratching, even if it's supposed to be durable enough to handle it. I've been recommending this wok to my friends and family. I have no complaints.

Even with the great reviews, I was skeptical about using an electric wok. What a nice surprise! I am very pleased with this wok after using it several times. Meat gets a nice sear at the highest setting and veggies, rice, noodles, etc. cook nicely as well. I love that it's easy to clean and the <hl> optional steam vents <hl> on the lid are a nice addition. The finish is still perfect, although I cannot get myself to use metal utensils on it. It's just too gorgeous to risk scratching, even if it's supposed to be durable enough to handle it. I've been recommending this wok to my friends and family. I have no complaints.


Question: Why did the author end up with unused parts?

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because they have no directions where to put them!. the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL AMAZON CAME TO MY RESCUE! SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES

Answer: they have no directions where to put them

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. <hl> they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because they have no directions where to put them !. <hl> the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL AMAZON CAME TO MY RESCUE! SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because <hl> they have no directions where to put them <hl>!. the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL AMAZON CAME TO MY RESCUE! SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES

they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because <hl> they have no directions where to put them <hl> !.


Question: rather than being made thin, this item is made how?

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good.I used them right away to make Zucchini Bread. They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have.I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference.I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem.I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. They are sturdy where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased

Answer: sturdy

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good. I used them right away to make Zucchini Bread. They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have. I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference. I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem. I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. <hl> They are sturdy where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. <hl> They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good.I used them right away to make Zucchini Bread. They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have.I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference.I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem.I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. They are <hl> sturdy <hl> where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased


Question: What is the brand of the writer's previous vacuum?

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

Answer: Dyson

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable <hl> but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson , which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. <hl> It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the <hl> Dyson <hl>, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the <hl> Dyson <hl> , which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival.


Question: What must you do to avoid water spots?

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners (ceramic top). These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily.Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about drying these IMMEDIATELY if you don't want water spots on them. I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry.Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!

Answer: drying these IMMEDIATELY

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners (ceramic top). These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily. Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. <hl> I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about drying these IMMEDIATELY if you don't want water spots on them. <hl> I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry. Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners (ceramic top). These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily.Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about <hl> drying these IMMEDIATELY <hl> if you don't want water spots on them. I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry.Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!


Question: Are the mats safe to put in the freezer?

The product listed as 16 1/2 x 11 5/8, but I recieved 18 x 13 mats. Sort of a double edged sword as the larger mats mean I got a slightly better deal than already outstanding price advertized, however, as a result I had to purchase larger "commercial" sized jelly roll pans (difficult to find 18 x 13 cookie sheets).I'd recommend these to anyone who's sick of tracking down parchment paper, or wants a great buy on a great nonstick baking mat. They list as being effective from -40F to +560F and reusable 3000 times, so you can use them in the freezer, to bake roasts on, cookies...about everything.

Answer: you can use them in the freezer

The product listed as 16 1/2 x 11 5/8, but I recieved 18 x 13 mats. Sort of a double edged sword as the larger mats mean I got a slightly better deal than already outstanding price advertized, however, as a result I had to purchase larger "commercial" sized jelly roll pans (difficult to find 18 x 13 cookie sheets).I'd recommend these to anyone who's sick of tracking down parchment paper, or wants a great buy on a great nonstick baking mat. <hl> They list as being effective from -40F to +560F and reusable 3000 times, so you can use them in the freezer , to bake roasts on, cookies...about everything. <hl>

The product listed as 16 1/2 x 11 5/8, but I recieved 18 x 13 mats. Sort of a double edged sword as the larger mats mean I got a slightly better deal than already outstanding price advertized, however, as a result I had to purchase larger "commercial" sized jelly roll pans (difficult to find 18 x 13 cookie sheets).I'd recommend these to anyone who's sick of tracking down parchment paper, or wants a great buy on a great nonstick baking mat. They list as being effective from -40F to +560F and reusable 3000 times, so <hl> you can use them in the freezer <hl>, to bake roasts on, cookies...about everything.

They list as being effective from -40F to +560F and reusable 3000 times, so <hl> you can use them in the freezer <hl> , to bake roasts on, cookies...about everything.