Question: Is the author happy with his purchase?

Cool idea. It helps keep the sponge out of the sink plus off the back of the sink. There needs to a pretty flat area of sink to put this on in order for it to stay best. If your sink is too curved it may not stay stuck for long. Even if you do need to restick it now and then though, I wouldn't count that as a deal breaker. It's just something that happens with suction cups. Even my gps falls off my car window sometimes. It still does the job, just needs to be put back up. All in all I am content with the cradle and would buy it again.

Answer: I am content with the cradle

Cool idea. It helps keep the sponge out of the sink plus off the back of the sink. There needs to a pretty flat area of sink to put this on in order for it to stay best. If your sink is too curved it may not stay stuck for long. Even if you do need to restick it now and then though, I wouldn't count that as a deal breaker. It's just something that happens with suction cups. Even my gps falls off my car window sometimes. It still does the job, just needs to be put back up. <hl> All in all I am content with the cradle and would buy it again. <hl>

Cool idea. It helps keep the sponge out of the sink plus off the back of the sink. There needs to a pretty flat area of sink to put this on in order for it to stay best. If your sink is too curved it may not stay stuck for long. Even if you do need to restick it now and then though, I wouldn't count that as a deal breaker. It's just something that happens with suction cups. Even my gps falls off my car window sometimes. It still does the job, just needs to be put back up. All in all <hl> I am content with the cradle <hl> and would buy it again.


Question: What liquors are best served in this item?

This glass is perfectly designed to bring out all of the best of a great whiskey, scotch, or bourbon. I find it also useful for high quality spirits you wish to drink neet. The bowl is shaped to help designate about one ounce of spirit (while permitting enough area to assist in the opening of the bouquet of the spirit). The narrow mouth concentrates the aromas for you full enjoyment (especially if you have pre-chilled the spirit you are drinking). The shape of the stem and bowl are wonderful to assist in the warming by your hands and the swirl of the spirit to bring out the brands best qualities on your palette.

Answer: whiskey, scotch, or bourbon

<hl> This glass is perfectly designed to bring out all of the best of a great whiskey, scotch, or bourbon . <hl> I find it also useful for high quality spirits you wish to drink neet. The bowl is shaped to help designate about one ounce of spirit (while permitting enough area to assist in the opening of the bouquet of the spirit). The narrow mouth concentrates the aromas for you full enjoyment (especially if you have pre-chilled the spirit you are drinking). The shape of the stem and bowl are wonderful to assist in the warming by your hands and the swirl of the spirit to bring out the brands best qualities on your palette.

This glass is perfectly designed to bring out all of the best of a great <hl> whiskey, scotch, or bourbon <hl>. I find it also useful for high quality spirits you wish to drink neet. The bowl is shaped to help designate about one ounce of spirit (while permitting enough area to assist in the opening of the bouquet of the spirit). The narrow mouth concentrates the aromas for you full enjoyment (especially if you have pre-chilled the spirit you are drinking). The shape of the stem and bowl are wonderful to assist in the warming by your hands and the swirl of the spirit to bring out the brands best qualities on your palette.

This glass is perfectly designed to bring out all of the best of a great <hl> whiskey, scotch, or bourbon <hl> .


Question: What size bottles is the stopper designed to provide a tight seal on?

This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is predominately French. It's also a great way to identify bottles of French wines at tastings (unless they are blind tastings of course.)What I love is the attractive gift packaging. It's simple, classy actually, and even comes with a bow - all you need is to sign it.The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters. Possibly larger bottles too. I have not tried it on the 375ml bottles so cannot guarantee that the stopper will work with those.In addition to being an ideal gift to hosts, this stopper would also make a great prize for guests who correctly identify wines or cheeses in blind tests. And, of course, it makes a perfect gift for bottle stopper collectors.

Answer: any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters

This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is predominately French. It's also a great way to identify bottles of French wines at tastings (unless they are blind tastings of course.)What I love is the attractive gift packaging. It's simple, classy actually, and even comes with a bow - all you need is to sign it. <hl> The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters . <hl> Possibly larger bottles too. I have not tried it on the 375ml bottles so cannot guarantee that the stopper will work with those. In addition to being an ideal gift to hosts, this stopper would also make a great prize for guests who correctly identify wines or cheeses in blind tests. And, of course, it makes a perfect gift for bottle stopper collectors.

This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is predominately French. It's also a great way to identify bottles of French wines at tastings (unless they are blind tastings of course.)What I love is the attractive gift packaging. It's simple, classy actually, and even comes with a bow - all you need is to sign it.The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically <hl> any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters <hl>. Possibly larger bottles too. I have not tried it on the 375ml bottles so cannot guarantee that the stopper will work with those.In addition to being an ideal gift to hosts, this stopper would also make a great prize for guests who correctly identify wines or cheeses in blind tests. And, of course, it makes a perfect gift for bottle stopper collectors.

The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically <hl> any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters <hl> .


Question: How long was it rubbing before it finally ripped?

It was way too big for my box spring, but that's a minor issue. After rubbing against my bed frame for a few months, the fabric wore down and tore! There are now holes in it and I bought thr best choice for bed bug protection !! Sleep Safe ZipCover's EVOLUTION Award Winning EVOLON Fabric.Provides the perfect physical layer to protect against Bed Bugs, Dust Mites & Allergens.Baby-Safe! Breathable cotton-like comfort resulting from unique microfilament technology.Bleach-Safe! Maintains performance & efficacy after repeated washings up to 200 Fahrenheit.Sleep Safe EVOLUTION Encasements are Free of PVCs or Chemical Post Treatments for Better Health.

Answer: few months

It was way too big for my box spring, but that's a minor issue. <hl> After rubbing against my bed frame for a few months , the fabric wore down and tore! <hl> There are now holes in it and I bought thr best choice for bed bug protection !! Sleep Safe ZipCover's EVOLUTION Award Winning EVOLON Fabric. Provides the perfect physical layer to protect against Bed Bugs, Dust Mites & Allergens. Baby-Safe! Breathable cotton-like comfort resulting from unique microfilament technology. Bleach-Safe! Maintains performance & efficacy after repeated washings up to 200 Fahrenheit. Sleep Safe EVOLUTION Encasements are Free of PVCs or Chemical Post Treatments for Better Health.

It was way too big for my box spring, but that's a minor issue. After rubbing against my bed frame for a <hl> few months <hl>, the fabric wore down and tore! There are now holes in it and I bought thr best choice for bed bug protection !! Sleep Safe ZipCover's EVOLUTION Award Winning EVOLON Fabric.Provides the perfect physical layer to protect against Bed Bugs, Dust Mites & Allergens.Baby-Safe! Breathable cotton-like comfort resulting from unique microfilament technology.Bleach-Safe! Maintains performance & efficacy after repeated washings up to 200 Fahrenheit.Sleep Safe EVOLUTION Encasements are Free of PVCs or Chemical Post Treatments for Better Health.

After rubbing against my bed frame for a <hl> few months <hl> , the fabric wore down and tore!


Question: How do you change the settings on the toaster?

I love this little toaster. It's not perfect quality, but come on. It burns little domo faces into your toast. Everyone who's come over wants a piece of toast.And when I say burn, I really mean burn. Sometimes they're kind of or really off-centered. But mainly you just have to put your toast in right.I haven't had any issue with any shorts or fire like some other people have said. I did have a piece of toast get stuck once because the metal has become slightly warped on one side.Overall, I really like it and don't regret it. It has a knob for settings, crumb tray, and looks just like (maybe even better) than the picture.Oh. And don't put pop-tarts in there. It warms them, but the print doesn't work.

Answer: a knob

I love this little toaster. It's not perfect quality, but come on. It burns little domo faces into your toast. Everyone who's come over wants a piece of toast. And when I say burn, I really mean burn. Sometimes they're kind of or really off-centered. But mainly you just have to put your toast in right. I haven't had any issue with any shorts or fire like some other people have said. I did have a piece of toast get stuck once because the metal has become slightly warped on one side. Overall, I really like it and don't regret it. <hl> It has a knob for settings, crumb tray, and looks just like (maybe even better) than the picture. <hl> Oh. And don't put pop-tarts in there. It warms them, but the print doesn't work.

I love this little toaster. It's not perfect quality, but come on. It burns little domo faces into your toast. Everyone who's come over wants a piece of toast.And when I say burn, I really mean burn. Sometimes they're kind of or really off-centered. But mainly you just have to put your toast in right.I haven't had any issue with any shorts or fire like some other people have said. I did have a piece of toast get stuck once because the metal has become slightly warped on one side.Overall, I really like it and don't regret it. It has <hl> a knob <hl> for settings, crumb tray, and looks just like (maybe even better) than the picture.Oh. And don't put pop-tarts in there. It warms them, but the print doesn't work.


Question: What kind of wash does the instructions say to only use?

I used to have one similar to this one, which always tended to leak, and was made by a different manufacturer. This one seems to have a better sealing mechanism and is really sturdy. It says in the directions to hand wash only, which is not a deal breaker, but it loses a star for that as it would be really nice to put in the dishwasher. The only other reason it lost the one star is you have to be careful rejoining the two pieces as to not ruin the seal. We will see how things hold up with use and normal wear and tear. I have used it several times in the last few weeks and it has held up really well. Perfect for measuring things like corn syrup, honey, cream cheese, etc. I got the two cupper. Not sure I would get the 1 cup as it would probably be redundant.

Answer: hand wash only

I used to have one similar to this one, which always tended to leak, and was made by a different manufacturer. This one seems to have a better sealing mechanism and is really sturdy. <hl> It says in the directions to hand wash only , which is not a deal breaker, but it loses a star for that as it would be really nice to put in the dishwasher. <hl> The only other reason it lost the one star is you have to be careful rejoining the two pieces as to not ruin the seal. We will see how things hold up with use and normal wear and tear. I have used it several times in the last few weeks and it has held up really well. Perfect for measuring things like corn syrup, honey, cream cheese, etc. I got the two cupper. Not sure I would get the 1 cup as it would probably be redundant.

I used to have one similar to this one, which always tended to leak, and was made by a different manufacturer. This one seems to have a better sealing mechanism and is really sturdy. It says in the directions to <hl> hand wash only <hl>, which is not a deal breaker, but it loses a star for that as it would be really nice to put in the dishwasher. The only other reason it lost the one star is you have to be careful rejoining the two pieces as to not ruin the seal. We will see how things hold up with use and normal wear and tear. I have used it several times in the last few weeks and it has held up really well. Perfect for measuring things like corn syrup, honey, cream cheese, etc. I got the two cupper. Not sure I would get the 1 cup as it would probably be redundant.

It says in the directions to <hl> hand wash only <hl> , which is not a deal breaker, but it loses a star for that as it would be really nice to put in the dishwasher.


Question: What is special?

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

Answer: manufacturing process

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

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


Question: Where does the author prefer to store the item?

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. This one is great for stable use, but I don't recommend it for travel. The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. I leave it in my locker at school. It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.

Answer: locker

I leave it in my locker at school.

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. This one is great for stable use, but I don't recommend it for travel. The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. <hl> I leave it in my locker at school. <hl> It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. This one is great for stable use, but I don't recommend it for travel. The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. I leave it in my <hl> locker <hl> at school. It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.


Question: What was the main reason for keeping the product?

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. It's nothing more than some lightweight material (kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic). Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. So, because it was inexpensive and would cost more than it's worth to ship back, I'm stuck with it. Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

Answer: would cost more than it's worth to ship back

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. It's nothing more than some lightweight material (kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic). Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. <hl> So, because it was inexpensive and would cost more than it's worth to ship back , I'm stuck with it. <hl> Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. It's nothing more than some lightweight material (kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic). Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. So, because it was inexpensive and <hl> would cost more than it's worth to ship back <hl>, I'm stuck with it. Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

So, because it was inexpensive and <hl> would cost more than it's worth to ship back <hl> , I'm stuck with it.


Question: What theme of wine tasting would this be ideal for?

Answer: predominately French

<hl> This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is predominately French . <hl> It's also a great way to identify bottles of French wines at tastings (unless they are blind tastings of course.)What I love is the attractive gift packaging. It's simple, classy actually, and even comes with a bow - all you need is to sign it. The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters. Possibly larger bottles too. I have not tried it on the 375ml bottles so cannot guarantee that the stopper will work with those. In addition to being an ideal gift to hosts, this stopper would also make a great prize for guests who correctly identify wines or cheeses in blind tests. And, of course, it makes a perfect gift for bottle stopper collectors.

This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is <hl> predominately French <hl>. It's also a great way to identify bottles of French wines at tastings (unless they are blind tastings of course.)What I love is the attractive gift packaging. It's simple, classy actually, and even comes with a bow - all you need is to sign it.The stopper itself fits a variety of bottles and is designed to provide a tight seal on practically any bottle from 750ml to 1.5 liters. Possibly larger bottles too. I have not tried it on the 375ml bottles so cannot guarantee that the stopper will work with those.In addition to being an ideal gift to hosts, this stopper would also make a great prize for guests who correctly identify wines or cheeses in blind tests. And, of course, it makes a perfect gift for bottle stopper collectors.

This is an ideal gift for hosts of wine and/or cheese tastings where the theme is <hl> predominately French <hl> .


Question: What is the recommended milk container size for these bags?

These bags are very roomy and have a place inside on each side to slide a bottle or jar into. Half gallon of milk fits great.Everytime I use them the cashier and baggers comment on how nice they are.They keep everything nice and cold on the drive home. (My drive is about 45 minutes).They also hold way more than the store bags and are VERY sturdy. Nice and thick.The zippers are just a little bit.......not really hard to close, but you do have to take a second or two to get them to slide around.I'm going to get my daughter-in-law some so she doesn't have to keep borrowing mine.

Answer: Half gallon

Half gallon of milk fits great.

These bags are very roomy and have a place inside on each side to slide a bottle or jar into. <hl> Half gallon of milk fits great. <hl> Everytime I use them the cashier and baggers comment on how nice they are. They keep everything nice and cold on the drive home. (My drive is about 45 minutes).They also hold way more than the store bags and are VERY sturdy. Nice and thick. The zippers are just a little bit.......not really hard to close, but you do have to take a second or two to get them to slide around. I'm going to get my daughter-in-law some so she doesn't have to keep borrowing mine.

These bags are very roomy and have a place inside on each side to slide a bottle or jar into. <hl> Half gallon <hl> of milk fits great.Everytime I use them the cashier and baggers comment on how nice they are.They keep everything nice and cold on the drive home. (My drive is about 45 minutes).They also hold way more than the store bags and are VERY sturdy. Nice and thick.The zippers are just a little bit.......not really hard to close, but you do have to take a second or two to get them to slide around.I'm going to get my daughter-in-law some so she doesn't have to keep borrowing mine.


Question: What good features did the writer find out about a new kitchen fan?

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

Answer: 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet

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

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

<hl> 3 speeds; oscillates, or not; air can be directed up/down/straight ahead; quiet <hl> .


Question: What kind of comments did the product get that influenced the decision to purchase the bowl?

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

Answer: positive

<hl> I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. <hl> Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations. Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either. The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

I bought this based on all of the <hl> positive <hl> reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.


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: What requires most of the effort when creating pasta?

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

Answer: making the dough

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

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


Question: the item overheats after how many minutes of use?

Purchased it specifically to grind spices. At first trials with a variety of hard and soft, dry and wet spices, it functioned as expected; grinding cacao beans, pepper corns, granulated sugar, flax seeds and Ceylon sticks.It is a “blade” grinder and should be used very carefully and sparingly to grind hard nuts (Almonds, Nutmeg etc) as that would blunt the blades. It is not as efficient as a “burr” grinder for grinding coffee beans.It has three speeds. Best to use “Pulse” at first when grinding new material, to gauge the desired grind.The bowl is all one piece and cannot be disassembled, which makes it difficult to clean.Tends to overheat if used with hard nuts or continuously for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Answer: 20 to 30

Purchased it specifically to grind spices. At first trials with a variety of hard and soft, dry and wet spices, it functioned as expected; grinding cacao beans, pepper corns, granulated sugar, flax seeds and Ceylon sticks. It is a “blade” grinder and should be used very carefully and sparingly to grind hard nuts (Almonds, Nutmeg etc) as that would blunt the blades. It is not as efficient as a “burr” grinder for grinding coffee beans. It has three speeds. Best to use “Pulse” at first when grinding new material, to gauge the desired grind. The bowl is all one piece and cannot be disassembled, which makes it difficult to clean. <hl> Tends to overheat if used with hard nuts or continuously for about 20 to 30 minutes. <hl>

Purchased it specifically to grind spices. At first trials with a variety of hard and soft, dry and wet spices, it functioned as expected; grinding cacao beans, pepper corns, granulated sugar, flax seeds and Ceylon sticks.It is a “blade” grinder and should be used very carefully and sparingly to grind hard nuts (Almonds, Nutmeg etc) as that would blunt the blades. It is not as efficient as a “burr” grinder for grinding coffee beans.It has three speeds. Best to use “Pulse” at first when grinding new material, to gauge the desired grind.The bowl is all one piece and cannot be disassembled, which makes it difficult to clean.Tends to overheat if used with hard nuts or continuously for about <hl> 20 to 30 <hl> minutes.


Question: What happens when you try to fill an in-sink soap from above?

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

Answer: it simply overflows and spills all over your counter

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

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

If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, <hl> it simply overflows and spills all over your counter <hl> .


Question: Is the soda steam dispenser durable?

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. We hate that the CO2 and the bottles are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. Three stars because they are well made.

Answer: they are well made

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. We hate that the CO2 and the bottles are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. <hl> Three stars because they are well made . <hl>

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. We hate that the CO2 and the bottles are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. Three stars because <hl> they are well made <hl>.

Three stars because <hl> they are well made <hl> .


Question: How many pillow cases did the author put in the box?

This is an attractive storage box made of wide-weave papery fabric. The see-through window is clear and flexible. The box was packed flat and arrived in two pieces: one is the entire box including the lid which is attached at the back; and the second piece is a firm, flat insert for the bottom of the box. It goes together in seconds. I filled the large-size box to capacity with flannel sheets: two queen flat, two queen fitted & four pillow cases and was able to tightly close the lid. InterDesign makes a variety of storage options, all of which seem to be reasonably priced. Mixing and matching the various containers seems like an easy way to organize a closet so that it stays tidy and looks great. I got this one for free in order to write an honest review, but I am going to buy more.

Answer: four

This is an attractive storage box made of wide-weave papery fabric. The see-through window is clear and flexible. The box was packed flat and arrived in two pieces: one is the entire box including the lid which is attached at the back; and the second piece is a firm, flat insert for the bottom of the box. It goes together in seconds. <hl> I filled the large-size box to capacity with flannel sheets: two queen flat, two queen fitted & four pillow cases and was able to tightly close the lid. <hl> InterDesign makes a variety of storage options, all of which seem to be reasonably priced. Mixing and matching the various containers seems like an easy way to organize a closet so that it stays tidy and looks great. I got this one for free in order to write an honest review, but I am going to buy more.

This is an attractive storage box made of wide-weave papery fabric. The see-through window is clear and flexible. The box was packed flat and arrived in two pieces: one is the entire box including the lid which is attached at the back; and the second piece is a firm, flat insert for the bottom of the box. It goes together in seconds. I filled the large-size box to capacity with flannel sheets: two queen flat, two queen fitted & <hl> four <hl> pillow cases and was able to tightly close the lid. InterDesign makes a variety of storage options, all of which seem to be reasonably priced. Mixing and matching the various containers seems like an easy way to organize a closet so that it stays tidy and looks great. I got this one for free in order to write an honest review, but I am going to buy more.


Question: Where was the comforter advertised?

From the picture on the web, thought the color was a soft pink/peach but it's actually khaki. Wish Amazon would have simply described it as KHAKI so it's clear what the color is -- and then I would have given it 4 stars. (What IS "terragon"? The spice is spelled differently.) Yes, it's the dimensions stated and not very poofy. The fabric is different on each side. I bought it as a gift for a little girl for her small bed, for in the car, for watching TV, etc. The material is stiff but looks like it might soften in the wash, and if a kid is using it, it will be washed frequently, so that's fine by me. Pink would have been cuter, but khaki's not so bad. If you want a big poofy down comforter, this is not what you are looking for. Would be a great modern version of the lap blanket for someone in a wheelchair.

Answer: Amazon

From the picture on the web, thought the color was a soft pink/peach but it's actually khaki. <hl> Wish Amazon would have simply described it as KHAKI so it's clear what the color is -- and then I would have given it 4 stars. <hl> (What IS "terragon"? The spice is spelled differently.) Yes, it's the dimensions stated and not very poofy. The fabric is different on each side. I bought it as a gift for a little girl for her small bed, for in the car, for watching TV, etc. The material is stiff but looks like it might soften in the wash, and if a kid is using it, it will be washed frequently, so that's fine by me. Pink would have been cuter, but khaki's not so bad. If you want a big poofy down comforter, this is not what you are looking for. Would be a great modern version of the lap blanket for someone in a wheelchair.

From the picture on the web, thought the color was a soft pink/peach but it's actually khaki. Wish <hl> Amazon <hl> would have simply described it as KHAKI so it's clear what the color is -- and then I would have given it 4 stars. (What IS "terragon"? The spice is spelled differently.) Yes, it's the dimensions stated and not very poofy. The fabric is different on each side. I bought it as a gift for a little girl for her small bed, for in the car, for watching TV, etc. The material is stiff but looks like it might soften in the wash, and if a kid is using it, it will be washed frequently, so that's fine by me. Pink would have been cuter, but khaki's not so bad. If you want a big poofy down comforter, this is not what you are looking for. Would be a great modern version of the lap blanket for someone in a wheelchair.


Question: What did the author purchase the mold for?

We purchased this mold for soap making.It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches.Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom.When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!

Answer: soap making

<hl> We purchased this mold for soap making .It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches. <hl> Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom. When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!

We purchased this mold for <hl> soap making <hl>.It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches.Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom.When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!

We purchased this mold for <hl> soap making <hl> .It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches.


Question: what drink does the writer use the product for?

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Answer: tea

<hl> Love this elegant glass mug for my tea ! <hl> The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Love this elegant glass mug for my <hl> tea <hl>! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Love this elegant glass mug for my <hl> tea <hl> !


Question: How many of the product has reviewer purchased?

I have purchased three of these - one for me and two for friends. While nothing will keep an open bottle of wine forever, the Vacu Vin extends the life of the wine for up to a week. Instead of pouring bad wine down the drain I can now finish it! It has paid for itself many times over - if you live alone and enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner ( not an entire bottle) I encourage you to try the Vacu Vin. By removing the air from the bottle it preserves the taste and quality of your wine far better than replacing the cork.

Answer: three

<hl> I have purchased three of these - one for me and two for friends. <hl> While nothing will keep an open bottle of wine forever, the Vacu Vin extends the life of the wine for up to a week. Instead of pouring bad wine down the drain I can now finish it! It has paid for itself many times over - if you live alone and enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner ( not an entire bottle) I encourage you to try the Vacu Vin. By removing the air from the bottle it preserves the taste and quality of your wine far better than replacing the cork.

I have purchased <hl> three <hl> of these - one for me and two for friends. While nothing will keep an open bottle of wine forever, the Vacu Vin extends the life of the wine for up to a week. Instead of pouring bad wine down the drain I can now finish it! It has paid for itself many times over - if you live alone and enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner ( not an entire bottle) I encourage you to try the Vacu Vin. By removing the air from the bottle it preserves the taste and quality of your wine far better than replacing the cork.


Question: How much time is added when checking the bacon?

This just arrived, and I tested it with 4 strips of bacon and just one stand centered in the black drip pan.4 thick-cut slices of bacon took approximately 3-5 minutes of cook time. I kept adding 30 seconds and watching the bacon in between. Draping a napkin over the bacon keeps the splatter down.The bacon came out crispy and dry, just as I prefer. Some reviews said their bacon was rubbery, and I think they just didn't cook long enough. Half-way through cooking, bacon always looks rubbery in the microwave. Keep cooking!

Answer: 30 seconds

This just arrived, and I tested it with 4 strips of bacon and just one stand centered in the black drip pan.4 thick-cut slices of bacon took approximately 3-5 minutes of cook time. <hl> I kept adding 30 seconds and watching the bacon in between. <hl> Draping a napkin over the bacon keeps the splatter down. The bacon came out crispy and dry, just as I prefer. Some reviews said their bacon was rubbery, and I think they just didn't cook long enough. Half-way through cooking, bacon always looks rubbery in the microwave. Keep cooking!

This just arrived, and I tested it with 4 strips of bacon and just one stand centered in the black drip pan.4 thick-cut slices of bacon took approximately 3-5 minutes of cook time. I kept adding <hl> 30 seconds <hl> and watching the bacon in between. Draping a napkin over the bacon keeps the splatter down.The bacon came out crispy and dry, just as I prefer. Some reviews said their bacon was rubbery, and I think they just didn't cook long enough. Half-way through cooking, bacon always looks rubbery in the microwave. Keep cooking!


Question: What is the main problem for the author with using pods to make coffee?

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

Answer: there very expensive

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. <hl> I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive . <hl> I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous <hl> there very expensive <hl>. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous <hl> there very expensive <hl> .


Question: How do the handles of knives feel?

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

Answer: very comfortable and non-slip

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. <hl> The polypropylene handles are very comfortable and non-slip , and the blades are just right. <hl> They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

I bought three Victorinox knives based on a recommendation from "Cooks Illustrated" magazine. I am so pleased! I got the 3" and 4" utility knives plus the chefs knife. All three are the best of their kind I have ever used, and I have always considered myself a bit of a knife snob. The polypropylene handles are <hl> very comfortable and non-slip <hl>, and the blades are just right. They are really sharp and they stay sharp. The chefs knife is perfectly balanced and such a pleasure to use. And the best part of all, they are so affordable. You deserve these knives!

The polypropylene handles are <hl> very comfortable and non-slip <hl> , and the blades are just right.


Question: When should you buy fruit pops?

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up during sales. Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!

Answer: during sales

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. <hl> I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up during sales . <hl> Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up <hl> during sales <hl>. Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!

I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up <hl> during sales <hl> .


Question: What will happen as a result of the item getting colder?

Some beers just taste better cold. Have you ever noticed how the first sip of an ice cold beer is always the best? Or have you noticed how some bars server certain beers in frosted mugs? They know that some beers just taste better when kept cold. I like some beers at a warmer temperature, but for others these mugs are awesome.We just keep them in the freezer upside down, pour the beer in slowly down the inside of the mug and enjoy. These things get so cold they will freeze some of the beer to the inside of the mugs. If you're going to be sitting inside you might want to let the mugs warm up slightly before use to prevent too much of the beer from freezing inside. If you are outside in the warmer air then get ready for beer drinking perfection. :)

Answer: freeze some of the beer

Some beers just taste better cold. Have you ever noticed how the first sip of an ice cold beer is always the best? Or have you noticed how some bars server certain beers in frosted mugs? They know that some beers just taste better when kept cold. I like some beers at a warmer temperature, but for others these mugs are awesome. We just keep them in the freezer upside down, pour the beer in slowly down the inside of the mug and enjoy. These things get so cold <hl> they will freeze some of the beer to the inside of the mugs. <hl> If you're going to be sitting inside you might want to let the mugs warm up slightly before use to prevent too much of the beer from freezing inside. If you are outside in the warmer air then get ready for beer drinking perfection. :)

Some beers just taste better cold. Have you ever noticed how the first sip of an ice cold beer is always the best? Or have you noticed how some bars server certain beers in frosted mugs? They know that some beers just taste better when kept cold. I like some beers at a warmer temperature, but for others these mugs are awesome.We just keep them in the freezer upside down, pour the beer in slowly down the inside of the mug and enjoy. These things get so cold they will <hl> freeze some of the beer <hl> to the inside of the mugs. If you're going to be sitting inside you might want to let the mugs warm up slightly before use to prevent too much of the beer from freezing inside. If you are outside in the warmer air then get ready for beer drinking perfection. :)


Question: What benefit does this coffee maker have over conventional carafes?

I went looking for a replacement for a conventional Mr. Coffee type maker. I worried about fire hazard. I settled on this system because it was one of only three that met standards for water temperature. And it shuts off after 15 minutes or can just be turned off. And it's FAST. I flip it on after my shower, and it's made before I'm dressed. The carafe holds temperature well and - and you'l appreciate this after drippy conventional carafes - it doesn't drip. No drips at all. It's is indeed liable to damage if you handle it too heavily. For instance, if you lift it by the drip extension, the part that extend over the carafe, but, you know, you shouldn't be doing that. Fast, safe, great coffee. Who could ask for more?

Answer: it doesn't drip

I went looking for a replacement for a conventional Mr. Coffee type maker. I worried about fire hazard. I settled on this system because it was one of only three that met standards for water temperature. And it shuts off after 15 minutes or can just be turned off. And it's FAST. I flip it on after my shower, and it's made before I'm dressed. <hl> The carafe holds temperature well and - and you'l appreciate this after drippy conventional carafes - it doesn't drip . <hl> No drips at all. It's is indeed liable to damage if you handle it too heavily. For instance, if you lift it by the drip extension, the part that extend over the carafe, but, you know, you shouldn't be doing that. Fast, safe, great coffee. Who could ask for more?

I went looking for a replacement for a conventional Mr. Coffee type maker. I worried about fire hazard. I settled on this system because it was one of only three that met standards for water temperature. And it shuts off after 15 minutes or can just be turned off. And it's FAST. I flip it on after my shower, and it's made before I'm dressed. The carafe holds temperature well and - and you'l appreciate this after drippy conventional carafes - <hl> it doesn't drip <hl>. No drips at all. It's is indeed liable to damage if you handle it too heavily. For instance, if you lift it by the drip extension, the part that extend over the carafe, but, you know, you shouldn't be doing that. Fast, safe, great coffee. Who could ask for more?

The carafe holds temperature well and - and you'l appreciate this after drippy conventional carafes - <hl> it doesn't drip <hl> .


Question: How did the writer figure out the weight of a diamond of the dimensions of their stone?

I bought this precision scale and calibration weight set specifically so that I could tell whether a clear round brilliant cut gemstone that I have was a real diamond or a synthetic diamond. I measured the diameter and depth of the stone with a caliper and then used a mathematical formula to determine what the gem SHOULD weigh if it were a diamond perfectly cut, which was a little over 1.97 carats. Then I used the scale to weigh the stone. It weighed 3.4 carats, meaning that it's cubic zirconia, which has a specific gravity much higher than that of a diamond.Oh well, at least I know for sure, instead of having to trust a jeweler to tell me the truth about it.By the way, this scale is quite small and light, can use several different units of measure, and arrived with batteries installed and ready for the calibration to be tested and the scale to be used.

Answer: mathematical formula

I bought this precision scale and calibration weight set specifically so that I could tell whether a clear round brilliant cut gemstone that I have was a real diamond or a synthetic diamond. <hl> I measured the diameter and depth of the stone with a caliper and then used a mathematical formula to determine what the gem SHOULD weigh if it were a diamond perfectly cut, which was a little over 1.97 carats. <hl> Then I used the scale to weigh the stone. It weighed 3.4 carats, meaning that it's cubic zirconia, which has a specific gravity much higher than that of a diamond. Oh well, at least I know for sure, instead of having to trust a jeweler to tell me the truth about it. By the way, this scale is quite small and light, can use several different units of measure, and arrived with batteries installed and ready for the calibration to be tested and the scale to be used.

I bought this precision scale and calibration weight set specifically so that I could tell whether a clear round brilliant cut gemstone that I have was a real diamond or a synthetic diamond. I measured the diameter and depth of the stone with a caliper and then used a <hl> mathematical formula <hl> to determine what the gem SHOULD weigh if it were a diamond perfectly cut, which was a little over 1.97 carats. Then I used the scale to weigh the stone. It weighed 3.4 carats, meaning that it's cubic zirconia, which has a specific gravity much higher than that of a diamond.Oh well, at least I know for sure, instead of having to trust a jeweler to tell me the truth about it.By the way, this scale is quite small and light, can use several different units of measure, and arrived with batteries installed and ready for the calibration to be tested and the scale to be used.


Question: One of the customers favorite items from OXO is what?

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. I was in need of some new mixing bowls, having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl.I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

Answer: mixing bowls

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. <hl> I was in need of some new mixing bowls , having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one. <hl> I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl. I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. I was in need of some new <hl> mixing bowls <hl>, having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl.I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

I was in need of some new <hl> mixing bowls <hl> , having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.


Question: What type of material might be potential toxic and harmful to the user?

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. These are polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine. They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. In fact, bisphenol A (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.

Answer: polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. <hl> These are polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine . <hl> They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. In fact, bisphenol A (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. These are <hl> polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine <hl>. They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. In fact, bisphenol A (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.

These are <hl> polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine <hl> .


Question: The reviewer also complements the product again by saying it is what?

If not for the damage, I would have rated this 5 stars.I did not even look at the assembly directions - it is that simple. But, mine was damaged so I did not just accept that. I called Amazon and I suggest anyone else do the same.How a manufacturer can carefully wrap each piece of this unit in nice white paper taped closed and not notice several gouges and spots where paint is chipped out and showing white is beyond me. Out of the 11 main pieces (2 sides, 5 shelves, 4 back bars) 2 shelves and the 2 sides were gouged or chipped in areas that are highly visible when assembled. Amazon was the seller on this, and thankfully worked it out so that I did not have to repackage, return and try to find yet another shelf unit for the space between 2 bath vanities. I got enough credit back to purchase a good repair pen + a little extra and that was OK with me.Otherwise, I can say the following: great color, sturdy, EZ to assemble. The assembly instructions are just drawings, no verbage, but it is very basic to see how to do it - several very nice long screws, some button screw covers and the wood pieces. Also, the shelf pieces have a definite top and bottom and that helps.The materials (noted as wood/composite wood) do not have a plastic/chemical odor or appearance. The pieces have a slight wood+stain odor that is not bad at all. I really appreciated that the wood grain is all going the same direction on each of the shelf pieces. Also included is a form to fax in for any missing or damaged parts to be replaced by the manufacturer. (In my case I wanted Amazon to know how badly the manufacturer did, since Amazon is buying and selling their products.)

Answer: sturdy, EZ to assemble.

If not for the damage, I would have rated this 5 stars. I did not even look at the assembly directions - it is that simple. But, mine was damaged so I did not just accept that. I called Amazon and I suggest anyone else do the same. How a manufacturer can carefully wrap each piece of this unit in nice white paper taped closed and not notice several gouges and spots where paint is chipped out and showing white is beyond me. Out of the 11 main pieces (2 sides, 5 shelves, 4 back bars) 2 shelves and the 2 sides were gouged or chipped in areas that are highly visible when assembled. Amazon was the seller on this, and thankfully worked it out so that I did not have to repackage, return and try to find yet another shelf unit for the space between 2 bath vanities. I got enough credit back to purchase a good repair pen + a little extra and that was OK with me. <hl> Otherwise, I can say the following: great color, sturdy, EZ to assemble. The assembly instructions are just drawings, no verbage, but it is very basic to see how to do it - several very nice long screws, some button screw covers and the wood pieces. <hl> Also, the shelf pieces have a definite top and bottom and that helps. The materials (noted as wood/composite wood) do not have a plastic/chemical odor or appearance. The pieces have a slight wood+stain odor that is not bad at all. I really appreciated that the wood grain is all going the same direction on each of the shelf pieces. Also included is a form to fax in for any missing or damaged parts to be replaced by the manufacturer. (In my case I wanted Amazon to know how badly the manufacturer did, since Amazon is buying and selling their products.)

If not for the damage, I would have rated this 5 stars.I did not even look at the assembly directions - it is that simple. But, mine was damaged so I did not just accept that. I called Amazon and I suggest anyone else do the same.How a manufacturer can carefully wrap each piece of this unit in nice white paper taped closed and not notice several gouges and spots where paint is chipped out and showing white is beyond me. Out of the 11 main pieces (2 sides, 5 shelves, 4 back bars) 2 shelves and the 2 sides were gouged or chipped in areas that are highly visible when assembled. Amazon was the seller on this, and thankfully worked it out so that I did not have to repackage, return and try to find yet another shelf unit for the space between 2 bath vanities. I got enough credit back to purchase a good repair pen + a little extra and that was OK with me.Otherwise, I can say the following: great color, <hl> sturdy, EZ to assemble. <hl> The assembly instructions are just drawings, no verbage, but it is very basic to see how to do it - several very nice long screws, some button screw covers and the wood pieces. Also, the shelf pieces have a definite top and bottom and that helps.The materials (noted as wood/composite wood) do not have a plastic/chemical odor or appearance. The pieces have a slight wood+stain odor that is not bad at all. I really appreciated that the wood grain is all going the same direction on each of the shelf pieces. Also included is a form to fax in for any missing or damaged parts to be replaced by the manufacturer. (In my case I wanted Amazon to know how badly the manufacturer did, since Amazon is buying and selling their products.)


Question: Besides jam, apple sauce, and apple pieces, what else has been cooked in the pan?

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. Followed directions, greased the pan with a little butter applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, choc chips - all worked well. Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.

Answer: choc chips

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. Followed directions, greased the pan with a little butter applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? <hl> I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, choc chips - all worked well. <hl> Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. Followed directions, greased the pan with a little butter applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, <hl> choc chips <hl> - all worked well. Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.


Question: What percentage of use does this cover?

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. It's easier and faster to use that an vacuum on most surfaces. It handles 80% of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...

Answer: 80%

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. It's easier and faster to use that an vacuum on most surfaces. <hl> It handles 80% of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. <hl> Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. It's easier and faster to use that an vacuum on most surfaces. It handles <hl> 80% <hl> of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...


Question: Why did this person choose this particular model in the first place?

I choose this fryer due to it's ease-of-cleaning and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled.The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy.My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.

Answer: ease-of-cleaning

<hl> I choose this fryer due to it's ease-of-cleaning and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled. <hl> The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy. My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.

I choose this fryer due to it's <hl> ease-of-cleaning <hl> and it certainly was easy as parts are easily disassembled and re-assembled.The heating for me took approximately 15 minutes as advertised - sometimes quicker and sometimes a bit longer. The temps options are selectable between 300, 325, 350, to 375 max. The basket is easy to handle and clean. The timer was easy to set and very helpful when kitchen gets busy.My only complaint is the cap doesn't have an option to fully cover the oil. While the ventilation is key for steam/smoke to release if I desire to cover the frying, the issue is the times when it is not used and oil sits in there. The oder from used oil does get around the kitchen and may annoy family members sensitive to it.


Question: Who was the Amazon seller the filters were purchased from?

I am new to Reverse Osmosis (RO) filter sys. I bought a Intellitec water purity tester to check water quality. The tester reads Total Dissolved Solids(TDS), in parts per million (PPM). This is the testers water chart;__RO, Deionization, Microfiltration, Distillation:~~~~~50 PPM__Some bottled, Carbon filtration:~~~~~~~~~~~~50 - 150 PPM__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~150 - 400 PPM__Well water (EPA max allowed 500):~~~~~~~~~~400 - 1000 PPMMy readings using copper and CPVC pipes in Detroit Mi. My RO is using these ISpring filters.;__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~98 PPM__RO:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~25 PPM__My Fridge filters the RO water one more time:~~~~~~~22 PPMI ordered my filters with my Amazon account, but, using ISpring as the seller option. My RO is BareWater system. ISpring and I communicated a few times, I am new but confused with RO, their guidance was very good and fair.

Answer: ISpring

I am new to Reverse Osmosis (RO) filter sys. I bought a Intellitec water purity tester to check water quality. The tester reads Total Dissolved Solids(TDS), in parts per million (PPM). This is the testers water chart;__RO, Deionization, Microfiltration, Distillation:~~~~~50 PPM__Some bottled, Carbon filtration:~~~~~~~~~~~~50 - 150 PPM__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~150 - 400 PPM__Well water (EPA max allowed 500):~~~~~~~~~~400 - 1000 PPMMy readings using copper and CPVC pipes in Detroit Mi. <hl> My RO is using these ISpring filters.;__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~98 PPM__RO:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~25 <hl> PPM__My Fridge filters the RO water one more time:~~~~~~~22 PPMI ordered my filters with my Amazon account, but, using ISpring as the seller option. My RO is BareWater system. ISpring and I communicated a few times, I am new but confused with RO, their guidance was very good and fair.

I am new to Reverse Osmosis (RO) filter sys. I bought a Intellitec water purity tester to check water quality. The tester reads Total Dissolved Solids(TDS), in parts per million (PPM). This is the testers water chart;__RO, Deionization, Microfiltration, Distillation:~~~~~50 PPM__Some bottled, Carbon filtration:~~~~~~~~~~~~50 - 150 PPM__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~150 - 400 PPM__Well water (EPA max allowed 500):~~~~~~~~~~400 - 1000 PPMMy readings using copper and CPVC pipes in Detroit Mi. My RO is using these <hl> ISpring <hl> filters.;__Tap water:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~98 PPM__RO:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~25 PPM__My Fridge filters the RO water one more time:~~~~~~~22 PPMI ordered my filters with my Amazon account, but, using ISpring as the seller option. My RO is BareWater system. ISpring and I communicated a few times, I am new but confused with RO, their guidance was very good and fair.


Question: What allows the person to get started without any spillage?

This is one of those essentials items I use often. I've tried to list all the things I use it for here--a lot more than you'd think. Of course I use it to fill my Ball jars even though I am more likely freezing the contents than canning them. The good thing about this gadget is that it not only keeps the rim clean for sealing but when the contents reach the bottom of the funnel when placed in my wide mouth jars, I know to stop filling so I have room for expansion when freezing something.I also keep another one of these in my birdfeed container because one of my feeders is a narrow tube that used to take very careful filling and still I spilled much seed. With this funnel the filling is fast and easy.In the kitchen, I put lots of things in Ball jars for storage like rice, grits, rolled oats, powdered sugar, baking soda, popcorn, chocolate bits, seeds and nuts. They stay fresh and secure this way. Filling the jars is easy and efficient with this funnel. No spillage. I make my own salad dressing and mayonnaise and put those in the half pint jars, and use both the pint and quart jars for other things. I may squeeze a dozen grapefruits using the attachment on my food processor or use a juicer attachment for grape juice. The food processor bowl doesn't have a pour spout so transferring the juice to a jar requires help from this funnel. Even pouring sugar into a measuring cup can be messy business if a lump gets in the way, so I put the funnel in the mouth of the cup first.One thing the funnel is absolutely essential for is when I buy things in bulk at the health food store. Getting whatever from those flimsy plastic bags into a jar is a real challenge.I keep one of these funnels in the garage for filling the gas tank on my tractor and my leaf vacuum. Holding those big heavy containers just right to get the nozzle in the tank often alludes me. The funnel helps me get started without spillage. Another thing I use the funnel for is getting the dirt in small pots for starting seeds early in the spring. I do that inside and really don't want the soil spilled around.All in all I've found so many uses for this funnel, I've ended up with several. It's a very useful tool.

Answer: The funnel

This is one of those essentials items I use often. I've tried to list all the things I use it for here--a lot more than you'd think. Of course I use it to fill my Ball jars even though I am more likely freezing the contents than canning them. The good thing about this gadget is that it not only keeps the rim clean for sealing but when the contents reach the bottom of the funnel when placed in my wide mouth jars, I know to stop filling so I have room for expansion when freezing something. I also keep another one of these in my birdfeed container because one of my feeders is a narrow tube that used to take very careful filling and still I spilled much seed. With this funnel the filling is fast and easy. In the kitchen, I put lots of things in Ball jars for storage like rice, grits, rolled oats, powdered sugar, baking soda, popcorn, chocolate bits, seeds and nuts. They stay fresh and secure this way. Filling the jars is easy and efficient with this funnel. No spillage. I make my own salad dressing and mayonnaise and put those in the half pint jars, and use both the pint and quart jars for other things. I may squeeze a dozen grapefruits using the attachment on my food processor or use a juicer attachment for grape juice. The food processor bowl doesn't have a pour spout so transferring the juice to a jar requires help from this funnel. Even pouring sugar into a measuring cup can be messy business if a lump gets in the way, so I put the funnel in the mouth of the cup first. One thing the funnel is absolutely essential for is when I buy things in bulk at the health food store. Getting whatever from those flimsy plastic bags into a jar is a real challenge. I keep one of these funnels in the garage for filling the gas tank on my tractor and my leaf vacuum. Holding those big heavy containers just right to get the nozzle in the tank often alludes me. <hl> The funnel helps me get started without spillage. <hl> Another thing I use the funnel for is getting the dirt in small pots for starting seeds early in the spring. I do that inside and really don't want the soil spilled around. All in all I've found so many uses for this funnel, I've ended up with several. It's a very useful tool.

This is one of those essentials items I use often. I've tried to list all the things I use it for here--a lot more than you'd think. Of course I use it to fill my Ball jars even though I am more likely freezing the contents than canning them. The good thing about this gadget is that it not only keeps the rim clean for sealing but when the contents reach the bottom of the funnel when placed in my wide mouth jars, I know to stop filling so I have room for expansion when freezing something.I also keep another one of these in my birdfeed container because one of my feeders is a narrow tube that used to take very careful filling and still I spilled much seed. With this funnel the filling is fast and easy.In the kitchen, I put lots of things in Ball jars for storage like rice, grits, rolled oats, powdered sugar, baking soda, popcorn, chocolate bits, seeds and nuts. They stay fresh and secure this way. Filling the jars is easy and efficient with this funnel. No spillage. I make my own salad dressing and mayonnaise and put those in the half pint jars, and use both the pint and quart jars for other things. I may squeeze a dozen grapefruits using the attachment on my food processor or use a juicer attachment for grape juice. The food processor bowl doesn't have a pour spout so transferring the juice to a jar requires help from this funnel. Even pouring sugar into a measuring cup can be messy business if a lump gets in the way, so I put the funnel in the mouth of the cup first.One thing the funnel is absolutely essential for is when I buy things in bulk at the health food store. Getting whatever from those flimsy plastic bags into a jar is a real challenge.I keep one of these funnels in the garage for filling the gas tank on my tractor and my leaf vacuum. Holding those big heavy containers just right to get the nozzle in the tank often alludes me. <hl> The funnel <hl> helps me get started without spillage. Another thing I use the funnel for is getting the dirt in small pots for starting seeds early in the spring. I do that inside and really don't want the soil spilled around.All in all I've found so many uses for this funnel, I've ended up with several. It's a very useful tool.


Question: How many sellers did the author buy cheesecloth from?

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

Answer: two

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

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