Question: What did the customer say about assembly?

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

Answer: it was really easy!

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. <hl> When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. <hl> It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but <hl> it was really easy! <hl> It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.


Question: what do they wash and rinse when done?

I love this product! I have a mandolin for cutting up food, but it was almost impossible to use because the food never seemed to stay attached to the pronged food handle. Or, I'd end up with big pieces of waste food that couldn't be cut cuz they were too small for the handle. With this glove I can cut anything on the mandolin or grater without any fear of scrapes or cuts. When I'm done cutting, I just wash and rinse my hands thoroughly with the glove ON to remove any food juice and particles, and then just take if off and throw it in the dish drainer to dry.

Answer: hands

I love this product! I have a mandolin for cutting up food, but it was almost impossible to use because the food never seemed to stay attached to the pronged food handle. Or, I'd end up with big pieces of waste food that couldn't be cut cuz they were too small for the handle. With this glove I can cut anything on the mandolin or grater without any fear of scrapes or cuts. <hl> When I'm done cutting, I just wash and rinse my hands thoroughly with the glove ON to remove any food juice and particles, and then just take if off and throw it in the dish drainer to dry. <hl>

I love this product! I have a mandolin for cutting up food, but it was almost impossible to use because the food never seemed to stay attached to the pronged food handle. Or, I'd end up with big pieces of waste food that couldn't be cut cuz they were too small for the handle. With this glove I can cut anything on the mandolin or grater without any fear of scrapes or cuts. When I'm done cutting, I just wash and rinse my <hl> hands <hl> thoroughly with the glove ON to remove any food juice and particles, and then just take if off and throw it in the dish drainer to dry.


Question: What brand vaccum cleaner do I have before buying the Hoover one?

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. The Dyson sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have returned it if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin.

Answer: Dyson

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. <hl> The Dyson sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. <hl> For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have returned it if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin.

I also have a DC27 which is heavy and I don't really like as the connector hose between the power head and the vacuum keeps disconnecting and the extension hose is tight which is why I got this one. The Hoover is much lighter and has a longer & more flexible hose but to use the handheld part, you have to manually disconnect and then reconnect the hose. To get the long hose, you need to connect in the hose extension as well. The <hl> Dyson <hl> sucks from the power head when the handle is tilted (assuming the hose underneath hasn't come undone) and from the wand when locked upright which is superior when it works. For the price, the Hoover is a great deal but frankly I would have returned it if I hadn't already put all the packaging into the recycle bin.


Question: What brand of coffee maker had a cup style fitler?

Perhaps I have been brainwashed into believing that the method of brewing coffee influences flavor, but I have been using a cone style filter for most of my adult life and was shocked when I opened this coffee maker and discovered it had a cup-style filter (not mentioned anywhere I could see in the advertisements for it). As with another reviewer, the temperature was much lower than my favorite old Cuisinart which broke down after many years of daily-plus use, and the coffee cooled down in my cup before I was even halfway finished with it. I packaged this DeLonghi back up and went and replaced my Cuisinart with the identical one I have used for years.

Answer: DeLonghi

Perhaps I have been brainwashed into believing that the method of brewing coffee influences flavor, but I have been using a cone style filter for most of my adult life and was shocked when I opened this coffee maker and discovered it had a cup-style filter (not mentioned anywhere I could see in the advertisements for it). As with another reviewer, the temperature was much lower than my favorite old Cuisinart which broke down after many years of daily-plus use, and the coffee cooled down in my cup before I was even halfway finished with it. <hl> I packaged this DeLonghi back up and went and replaced my Cuisinart with the identical one I have used for years. <hl>

Perhaps I have been brainwashed into believing that the method of brewing coffee influences flavor, but I have been using a cone style filter for most of my adult life and was shocked when I opened this coffee maker and discovered it had a cup-style filter (not mentioned anywhere I could see in the advertisements for it). As with another reviewer, the temperature was much lower than my favorite old Cuisinart which broke down after many years of daily-plus use, and the coffee cooled down in my cup before I was even halfway finished with it. I packaged this <hl> DeLonghi <hl> back up and went and replaced my Cuisinart with the identical one I have used for years.


Question: What was the person looking for?

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

Answer: a good quality egg pan

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. <hl> I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! <hl> I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy. The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans. Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for <hl> a good quality egg pan <hl> and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.


Question: How does the author describe the bowls they own?

I have other Butterfly Meadow items (bowls of different sizes), and they seem to be thinner, more delicate and more elegant than this dish. I will keep this dish though it seems heavier because it's still nice, and I'm sure it will be useful -- but it is not as dainty as the bowls, and it's a disappointment.The other complaint I have is the same as I have with Butterfly Meadow plates (which is why I'm not buying them) -- the pretty pictures of flowers and butterflies are in the middle (in the bottom) so they get covered by food. It makes no sense. The designer wasn't thinking straight. For this dish to be truly beautiful, some ornamentation on the inside of the rim i s needed, so it would be visible when the dish is being used (there is some ornamentation on the outside of the rim, but you can hardly see it when the plate sits on the table).

Answer: dainty

I have other Butterfly Meadow items (bowls of different sizes), and they seem to be thinner, more delicate and more elegant than this dish. <hl> I will keep this dish though it seems heavier because it's still nice, and I'm sure it will be useful -- but it is not as dainty as the bowls, and it's a disappointment. <hl> The other complaint I have is the same as I have with Butterfly Meadow plates (which is why I'm not buying them) -- the pretty pictures of flowers and butterflies are in the middle (in the bottom) so they get covered by food. It makes no sense. The designer wasn't thinking straight. For this dish to be truly beautiful, some ornamentation on the inside of the rim i s needed, so it would be visible when the dish is being used (there is some ornamentation on the outside of the rim, but you can hardly see it when the plate sits on the table).

I have other Butterfly Meadow items (bowls of different sizes), and they seem to be thinner, more delicate and more elegant than this dish. I will keep this dish though it seems heavier because it's still nice, and I'm sure it will be useful -- but it is not as <hl> dainty <hl> as the bowls, and it's a disappointment.The other complaint I have is the same as I have with Butterfly Meadow plates (which is why I'm not buying them) -- the pretty pictures of flowers and butterflies are in the middle (in the bottom) so they get covered by food. It makes no sense. The designer wasn't thinking straight. For this dish to be truly beautiful, some ornamentation on the inside of the rim i s needed, so it would be visible when the dish is being used (there is some ornamentation on the outside of the rim, but you can hardly see it when the plate sits on the table).


Question: How long ago did the reviewer buy the trash can?

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

Answer: over 2 years ago

<hl> I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. <hl> (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

I bought this trash can <hl> over 2 years ago <hl> and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.


Question: What is the fan designed for?

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

Answer: wall mount use

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

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

This is a well made fan designed primarily for <hl> wall mount use <hl> .


Question: What do I hope to go away for the pan?

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. I just started cooking with it yesterday. I would like them more airy. The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost diesel like smell no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.

Answer: diesel like smell

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. I just started cooking with it yesterday. I would like them more airy. <hl> The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost diesel like smell no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. <hl> Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.

Like this breakfast pancake. Fun to make and something that's easy to learn trial and error. I did 1/4 turns spooning a little more batter and letting them set. You just have to make sure the last done edge is touching the batter at the finish. I was able to get the round shape this way but there may more than to it than that. I just started cooking with it yesterday. I would like them more airy. The only minus star to the cast iron pan is the almost <hl> diesel like smell <hl> no kidding that comes from the pan once it gets very hot. Lodge has a small plain skillet for about the same price without that chemical odor. I don't think it's necessary to skimp on the seasoning technique, which I feel is the problem. Hopefully it'll go away and I do like this pan and recommend it but with reservations.


Question: what do they use to cut up food?

Answer: mandolin

I love this product! <hl> I have a mandolin for cutting up food, but it was almost impossible to use because the food never seemed to stay attached to the pronged food handle. <hl> Or, I'd end up with big pieces of waste food that couldn't be cut cuz they were too small for the handle. With this glove I can cut anything on the mandolin or grater without any fear of scrapes or cuts. When I'm done cutting, I just wash and rinse my hands thoroughly with the glove ON to remove any food juice and particles, and then just take if off and throw it in the dish drainer to dry.

I love this product! I have a <hl> mandolin <hl> for cutting up food, but it was almost impossible to use because the food never seemed to stay attached to the pronged food handle. Or, I'd end up with big pieces of waste food that couldn't be cut cuz they were too small for the handle. With this glove I can cut anything on the mandolin or grater without any fear of scrapes or cuts. When I'm done cutting, I just wash and rinse my hands thoroughly with the glove ON to remove any food juice and particles, and then just take if off and throw it in the dish drainer to dry.


Question: Can i use the mats more than once?

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

Answer: reusable 3000 times

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

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

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


Question: Where did they buy their butcher block?

I purchased a new butcher block work table from Ikea and used this oil. Wow! It looked amazing, but what really amazed was when I tried it on a wooden microwave cart I've had for thirty years. I had used other oils over time on the cart but was never impressed. The Boos Mystery Oil made the cart look better than the day I bought it. I now use this oil on every bare wood in my house and each new use amazes. I rubbed it on with a little terry cloth rag torn from an old dishtowel and I now keep the rag in a squat canning jar underneath the table so I can rub it down after every use. Beautiful! It has no odor and even makes your hands feel soft. I will be buying this again.

Answer: Ikea

<hl> I purchased a new butcher block work table from Ikea and used this oil. <hl> Wow! It looked amazing, but what really amazed was when I tried it on a wooden microwave cart I've had for thirty years. I had used other oils over time on the cart but was never impressed. The Boos Mystery Oil made the cart look better than the day I bought it. I now use this oil on every bare wood in my house and each new use amazes. I rubbed it on with a little terry cloth rag torn from an old dishtowel and I now keep the rag in a squat canning jar underneath the table so I can rub it down after every use. Beautiful! It has no odor and even makes your hands feel soft. I will be buying this again.

I purchased a new butcher block work table from <hl> Ikea <hl> and used this oil. Wow! It looked amazing, but what really amazed was when I tried it on a wooden microwave cart I've had for thirty years. I had used other oils over time on the cart but was never impressed. The Boos Mystery Oil made the cart look better than the day I bought it. I now use this oil on every bare wood in my house and each new use amazes. I rubbed it on with a little terry cloth rag torn from an old dishtowel and I now keep the rag in a squat canning jar underneath the table so I can rub it down after every use. Beautiful! It has no odor and even makes your hands feel soft. I will be buying this again.


Question: Which store should I go to check out other types of tea balls?

I should have listened to the negative reviews. I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. I should have taken the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.

Answer: Bed, Bath & Beyond

I should have listened to the negative reviews. I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. <hl> I should have taken the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. <hl> I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.

I should have listened to the negative reviews. I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. I should have taken the trip to <hl> Bed, Bath & Beyond <hl> to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.


Question: How much does this item cost?

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. However, by the third filling ice started sticking. I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away.If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at $27.50, this is for collectors only.

Answer: $27.50

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. However, by the third filling ice started sticking. I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away. <hl> If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at $27.50 , this is for collectors only. <hl>

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. However, by the third filling ice started sticking. I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away.If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at <hl> $27.50 <hl>, this is for collectors only.

If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at <hl> $27.50 <hl> , this is for collectors only.


Question: How does it cut the lid?

I watched the video that was submitted by a purchases/user which convinced me to buy this opener. I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. It cuts the top under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!

Answer: under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges

I watched the video that was submitted by a purchases/user which convinced me to buy this opener. I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. <hl> It cuts the top under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips <hl> so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!

I watched the video that was submitted by a purchases/user which convinced me to buy this opener. I thanked that person because this opener is AWESOME! Not only is it the SAFEST opener I've ever used but fast, clean and quieter. It cuts the top <hl> under the lip of your cans so there are never any sharp edges <hl> to cut yourself on and it also prevents drips so no cleanup required. How I've done without this wonderful opener all these years... tsk tsk... a shame. I'm a very happy customer and I'm confident raving about this fantastic Can Opener!


Question: What had a bad smell?

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

Answer: The mat

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. <hl> The mat has a bad smell out of the package. <hl> Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. <hl> The mat <hl> has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away


Question: Why did the reviewer knock a point off the rating for?

It fills a need and does it effectively -- some place bedside to pile my junk. It was fairly easy to put together (a pair of pliers helped). I'm currently in an Assisted Living facility and I find it useful. I knocked a point off the rating because although very nice from a utilitarian viewpoint it isn't an elegant piece of furniture. (It's sturdy enough to withstand someone coming in and sitting on it.)

Answer: it isn't an elegant piece of furniture

It fills a need and does it effectively -- some place bedside to pile my junk. It was fairly easy to put together (a pair of pliers helped). I'm currently in an Assisted Living facility and I find it useful. <hl> I knocked a point off the rating because although very nice from a utilitarian viewpoint it isn't an elegant piece of furniture . <hl> (It's sturdy enough to withstand someone coming in and sitting on it.)

It fills a need and does it effectively -- some place bedside to pile my junk. It was fairly easy to put together (a pair of pliers helped). I'm currently in an Assisted Living facility and I find it useful. I knocked a point off the rating because although very nice from a utilitarian viewpoint <hl> it isn't an elegant piece of furniture <hl>. (It's sturdy enough to withstand someone coming in and sitting on it.)

I knocked a point off the rating because although very nice from a utilitarian viewpoint <hl> it isn't an elegant piece of furniture <hl> .


Question: What is the rated temperature for the mats?

Answer: They list as being effective from -40F to +560F

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

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


Question: When was their home built?

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. Our home was built in the late 50's. This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open.This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing.The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable.Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Answer: late 50's

Our home was built in the late 50's .

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. <hl> Our home was built in the late 50's . <hl> This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open. This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing. The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. Our home was built in the <hl> late 50's <hl>. This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open.This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing.The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable.Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Our home was built in the <hl> late 50's <hl> .


Question: What is the product?

This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

Answer: paper towel holder

<hl> This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. <hl> The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

This <hl> paper towel holder <hl> is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.


Question: What is difficult with the posters product?

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

Answer: very difficult to openwithout fear of breaking the device

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

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

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


Question: What health condition does the author have in their hands?

I would have given this disc holder a 5-star rating except that the child-resistant safety button/knob is difficult for arthritic hands to lift and twist at the same time. If I am very careful when closing it, I can avoid having the safety latch catch, but that does not always work. I wish they had an option to purchase it without the child-resistant device, for non-child older households.Other than that, it is a great way to keep sharp blades and discs organized and safe! It is well-made and stores 3 discs, a dough blade, and the chopping blade. Although it is fairly large, it is easy to keep on top of my fridge, as it is very lightweight but sturdy.This would be a great item for a household with children, with its safety device.

Answer: arthritic

<hl> I would have given this disc holder a 5-star rating except that the child-resistant safety button/knob is difficult for arthritic hands to lift and twist at the same time. <hl> If I am very careful when closing it, I can avoid having the safety latch catch, but that does not always work. I wish they had an option to purchase it without the child-resistant device, for non-child older households. Other than that, it is a great way to keep sharp blades and discs organized and safe! It is well-made and stores 3 discs, a dough blade, and the chopping blade. Although it is fairly large, it is easy to keep on top of my fridge, as it is very lightweight but sturdy. This would be a great item for a household with children, with its safety device.

I would have given this disc holder a 5-star rating except that the child-resistant safety button/knob is difficult for <hl> arthritic <hl> hands to lift and twist at the same time. If I am very careful when closing it, I can avoid having the safety latch catch, but that does not always work. I wish they had an option to purchase it without the child-resistant device, for non-child older households.Other than that, it is a great way to keep sharp blades and discs organized and safe! It is well-made and stores 3 discs, a dough blade, and the chopping blade. Although it is fairly large, it is easy to keep on top of my fridge, as it is very lightweight but sturdy.This would be a great item for a household with children, with its safety device.


Question: What type of bread works best with this?

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. This often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf. The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high.The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. Short or dense breads are get better slicing results, but that is not the type of bread my family likes.I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

Answer: Short or dense breads are get better slicing results

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. This often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf. The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high. The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. <hl> Short or dense breads are get better slicing results , but that is not the type of bread my family likes. <hl> I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. This often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf. The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high.The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. <hl> Short or dense breads are get better slicing results <hl>, but that is not the type of bread my family likes.I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

<hl> Short or dense breads are get better slicing results <hl> , but that is not the type of bread my family likes.


Question: How many stackable cooling racks come in a set?

This set of 3 stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially dumping your baked goods into the floor. The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.

Answer: 3

<hl> This set of 3 stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. <hl> I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially dumping your baked goods into the floor. The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.

This set of <hl> 3 <hl> stackable cooling racks seems to be well made, with one caveat. I was a little surprised that the legs don't lock into place (at least not that I can find), so you'll have to use both hands to hold the legs in place while sitting the cooling racks on the counter or stacking them onto each other. Otherwise they tend to collapse, potentially dumping your baked goods into the floor. The folding legs are nice when it comes to storing them, since they take up less space, but there really needs to be a way to lock them into place during use.


Question: How long is the warranty?

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a 1 year warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.

Answer: 1 year

a 1 year warranty) in the long run,

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has <hl> a 1 year warranty) in the long run, <hl> but for the price I can't complain.

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a <hl> 1 year <hl> warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.


Question: What is really just a breeze with this unit?

My husband and I have poached eggs every weekend. We thought this would be a great way to streamline the process and avoid the messy cleanup, but it hasn't been that easy. It's very difficult to judge when the eggs will be hard as golf balls or with liquid whites. Usually four minutes on the dot and I get firm whites and runny yolk. In this egg poacher it's more like five minutes and fifteen seconds. At least some days. Clean up is a breeze and the water comes to a boil in record time. I'm still hopeful that I'll get the timing down soon.If they had included a recipe guide or any kind of instructions for cooking this would be five stars.

Answer: Clean up

My husband and I have poached eggs every weekend. We thought this would be a great way to streamline the process and avoid the messy cleanup, but it hasn't been that easy. It's very difficult to judge when the eggs will be hard as golf balls or with liquid whites. Usually four minutes on the dot and I get firm whites and runny yolk. In this egg poacher it's more like five minutes and fifteen seconds. At least some days. <hl> Clean up is a breeze and the water comes to a boil in record time. <hl> I'm still hopeful that I'll get the timing down soon. If they had included a recipe guide or any kind of instructions for cooking this would be five stars.

My husband and I have poached eggs every weekend. We thought this would be a great way to streamline the process and avoid the messy cleanup, but it hasn't been that easy. It's very difficult to judge when the eggs will be hard as golf balls or with liquid whites. Usually four minutes on the dot and I get firm whites and runny yolk. In this egg poacher it's more like five minutes and fifteen seconds. At least some days. <hl> Clean up <hl> is a breeze and the water comes to a boil in record time. I'm still hopeful that I'll get the timing down soon.If they had included a recipe guide or any kind of instructions for cooking this would be five stars.


Question: What does this product monitor?

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the air and turns up and down as needed. I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and it turns on. you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa.I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house

Answer: air

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. <hl> it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the air and turns up and down as needed. <hl> I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and it turns on. you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa. I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the <hl> air <hl> and turns up and down as needed. I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and it turns on. you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa.I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house


Question: What does the reviewer's brother love making in the microwave?

My brother loves making s'mores in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats.Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. Highly recommended!

Answer: s'mores

<hl> My brother loves making s'mores in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. <hl> Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats. Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. Highly recommended!

My brother loves making <hl> s'mores <hl> in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats.Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. Highly recommended!


Question: What was the purchaser's main frustration with the same type of product?

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out where the right spot to stop filling was at with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. Maybe Progressive will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ????

Answer: where the right spot to stop filling was at

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. <hl> After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out where the right spot to stop filling was at with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." <hl> Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. Maybe Progressive will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ????

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out <hl> where the right spot to stop filling was at <hl> with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. Maybe Progressive will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ????


Question: What is the quality?

What a beautiful set! I just love the iconic handles on this line. The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. The quality is great. I highly recommend it.

Answer: great

The quality is great .

What a beautiful set! I just love the iconic handles on this line. The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. <hl> The quality is great . <hl> I highly recommend it.

What a beautiful set! I just love the iconic handles on this line. The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. The quality is <hl> great <hl>. I highly recommend it.


Question: What are they the perfect width for?

This drying rack features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. They are the perfect width for drying pasta. You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use.Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about.We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!

Answer: drying pasta

This drying rack features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. <hl> They are the perfect width for drying pasta . <hl> You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use. Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about. We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!

This drying rack features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. They are the perfect width for <hl> drying pasta <hl>. You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use.Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about.We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!

They are the perfect width for <hl> drying pasta <hl> .


Question: What kind of surface should this item be used on?

This item arrived labeled as a "mixing spoon", and has little to no depth. The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the non-stick surface when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.

Answer: non-stick

This item arrived labeled as a "mixing spoon", and has little to no depth. The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. <hl> The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the non-stick surface <hl> when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.

This item arrived labeled as a "mixing spoon", and has little to no depth. The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the <hl> non-stick <hl> surface when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.


Question: What quality does the reviewer believe the clips are?

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. The tips that actually grip the bag are rubber coated. It's higher quality than it needs to be but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.

Answer: higher quality

It's higher quality than it needs to be

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. The tips that actually grip the bag are rubber coated. <hl> It's higher quality than it needs to be <hl> but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. The tips that actually grip the bag are rubber coated. It's <hl> higher quality <hl> than it needs to be but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.


Question: How many passes were needed to get a sharp edge?

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's expensive Henkels to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes a few passes. It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.

Answer: a few

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's expensive Henkels to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. <hl> I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes a few passes. <hl> It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's expensive Henkels to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes <hl> a few <hl> passes. It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.


Question: Which item will protect the dishes?

This set is much prettier in person than in the pictures.The first thing you see when you open the box is the Use and Care Instructions which are positively ridiculous. Things like "Never nest the mugs", "Stack pieces carefully with protective felt pads or paper towels between each piece.". Yeah like the average person is going to do that. Get real! So it was with some trepidation that I opened the individual boxes to see just what I had gotten myself into.In actuality, the dinnerware is attractive and seems fairly heavy. I have some rather expensive sets that have chipped and cracked a lot more than I think this will. I am a ceramic artist and have a pretty good sense of the quality of a piece by the heft and manner of the glazing, and this seems like it will be fine. Of course anything is going to chip if it gets banged excessively into and out of cabinets and dishwashers.All in all I am pleased with this and expect to get good use out of this, or at least until I get tired of the pattern. :0)

Answer: felt pads

This set is much prettier in person than in the pictures. The first thing you see when you open the box is the Use and Care Instructions which are positively ridiculous. <hl> Things like "Never nest the mugs", "Stack pieces carefully with protective felt pads or paper towels between each piece.". <hl> Yeah like the average person is going to do that. Get real! So it was with some trepidation that I opened the individual boxes to see just what I had gotten myself into. In actuality, the dinnerware is attractive and seems fairly heavy. I have some rather expensive sets that have chipped and cracked a lot more than I think this will. I am a ceramic artist and have a pretty good sense of the quality of a piece by the heft and manner of the glazing, and this seems like it will be fine. Of course anything is going to chip if it gets banged excessively into and out of cabinets and dishwashers. All in all I am pleased with this and expect to get good use out of this, or at least until I get tired of the pattern. :0)

This set is much prettier in person than in the pictures.The first thing you see when you open the box is the Use and Care Instructions which are positively ridiculous. Things like "Never nest the mugs", "Stack pieces carefully with protective <hl> felt pads <hl> or paper towels between each piece.". Yeah like the average person is going to do that. Get real! So it was with some trepidation that I opened the individual boxes to see just what I had gotten myself into.In actuality, the dinnerware is attractive and seems fairly heavy. I have some rather expensive sets that have chipped and cracked a lot more than I think this will. I am a ceramic artist and have a pretty good sense of the quality of a piece by the heft and manner of the glazing, and this seems like it will be fine. Of course anything is going to chip if it gets banged excessively into and out of cabinets and dishwashers.All in all I am pleased with this and expect to get good use out of this, or at least until I get tired of the pattern. :0)


Question: What is the person no longer concerned will happen to their muffins?

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would.Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to burn.The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is.I have also used this for putting a hot pan on, and it worked great. Smart idea and I can recommend.

Answer: burn

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would. Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. <hl> With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to burn .The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is. <hl> I have also used this for putting a hot pan on, and it worked great. Smart idea and I can recommend.

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would.Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to <hl> burn <hl>.The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is.I have also used this for putting a hot pan on, and it worked great. Smart idea and I can recommend.

With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to <hl> burn <hl> .The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is.


Question: How did this unit compare to their previous unit?

After reading many glowing reviews, I decided to purchase the Ozeri Pro II Digital Kitchen Scale. It is very sleek and attractive, with a gleaming chrome finish, and takes up less counter space than my previous scale. I needed it for accuracy, since I do some mailing, but when I bake I often reduce recipe size and being able to measure with precision and accuracy is very important. I especially appreciate the ability to change between grams, ounces, or pounds with just a single touch, and to weigh as little as 1 gram. One reviewer stated they couldn't measure less than 10 grams with any accuracy, but I did not have the same experience, as I repeatedly measured 1 gram. Overall, I am very impressed with this scale and hope to get many years of usage.

Answer: takes up less counter space

After reading many glowing reviews, I decided to purchase the Ozeri Pro II Digital Kitchen Scale. <hl> It is very sleek and attractive, with a gleaming chrome finish, and takes up less counter space than my previous scale. <hl> I needed it for accuracy, since I do some mailing, but when I bake I often reduce recipe size and being able to measure with precision and accuracy is very important. I especially appreciate the ability to change between grams, ounces, or pounds with just a single touch, and to weigh as little as 1 gram. One reviewer stated they couldn't measure less than 10 grams with any accuracy, but I did not have the same experience, as I repeatedly measured 1 gram. Overall, I am very impressed with this scale and hope to get many years of usage.

After reading many glowing reviews, I decided to purchase the Ozeri Pro II Digital Kitchen Scale. It is very sleek and attractive, with a gleaming chrome finish, and <hl> takes up less counter space <hl> than my previous scale. I needed it for accuracy, since I do some mailing, but when I bake I often reduce recipe size and being able to measure with precision and accuracy is very important. I especially appreciate the ability to change between grams, ounces, or pounds with just a single touch, and to weigh as little as 1 gram. One reviewer stated they couldn't measure less than 10 grams with any accuracy, but I did not have the same experience, as I repeatedly measured 1 gram. Overall, I am very impressed with this scale and hope to get many years of usage.


Question: What color was the jar?

Like another reviewer, I liked this tool jar, but found it was not the color pictured; in particular, it did not match the gold Sorrento canisters and spoon rest that I ordered. The others were a fairly uniform yellow Dijon mustard color, as in the photos, but this piece, also described as gold, was more of a slightly orangey gold color, like the old appliance color known as harvest gold. Otherwise it is lovely and of a generous size. I am disappointed that I have had to return it. It would be great if the manufacturer offered a set including the canisters and tool jar, to ensure that everything matched.

Answer: slightly orangey gold

Like another reviewer, I liked this tool jar, but found it was not the color pictured; in particular, it did not match the gold Sorrento canisters and spoon rest that I ordered. <hl> The others were a fairly uniform yellow Dijon mustard color, as in the photos, but this piece, also described as gold, was more of a slightly orangey gold color, like the old appliance color known as harvest gold. <hl> Otherwise it is lovely and of a generous size. I am disappointed that I have had to return it. It would be great if the manufacturer offered a set including the canisters and tool jar, to ensure that everything matched.

Like another reviewer, I liked this tool jar, but found it was not the color pictured; in particular, it did not match the gold Sorrento canisters and spoon rest that I ordered. The others were a fairly uniform yellow Dijon mustard color, as in the photos, but this piece, also described as gold, was more of a <hl> slightly orangey gold <hl> color, like the old appliance color known as harvest gold. Otherwise it is lovely and of a generous size. I am disappointed that I have had to return it. It would be great if the manufacturer offered a set including the canisters and tool jar, to ensure that everything matched.


Question: What is a significant feature of the oven?

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome chicken.I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven.* I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *

Answer: The Rotisserie

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. <hl> The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome chicken. <hl> I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven. * I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. <hl> The Rotisserie <hl> is also a great feature..... makes awesome chicken.I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven.* I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *


Question: How hot does it get?

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. The wall gets warm but not too warm, I can touch the panel but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it.The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

Answer: not too warm

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. <hl> The wall gets warm but not too warm , I can touch the panel <hl> but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it. The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. The wall gets warm but <hl> not too warm <hl>, I can touch the panel but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it.The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

The wall gets warm but <hl> not too warm <hl> , I can touch the panel


Question: What type of injury did the reviewer sustain when trying to remove the dome from the base?

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

Answer: burn

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

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

I have <hl> burn <hl> ed myself twice from this occurring.


Question: What did this person buy?

I'm happy with this little toaster oven. It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. I use it mostly for toast and a little bit of broiling, and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

Answer: toaster oven

<hl> I'm happy with this little toaster oven . <hl> It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. I use it mostly for toast and a little bit of broiling, and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

I'm happy with this little <hl> toaster oven <hl>. It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. I use it mostly for toast and a little bit of broiling, and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

I'm happy with this little <hl> toaster oven <hl> .


Question: What brand is the pitcher?

No it is not imagination. I just ran taste tests. Perhaps the filter area leaks on this one (that I bought from amazon a few months ago) but the water quality is little better than tap water. I changed the filter. It still tastes like tap water. I am comparing it with another Brita pitcher. I JUST ordered another model and will give this one away to the Salvation Army. The second Brita pitcher I was defective when i got it and I had to return it to amazon and the new one works GREAT. I CANNOT recommend this model since I changed the filter ahead of time and the water is not up to quality (yes I washed it by hand). I can't dump on Brita since the other pitcher is great and that made me decide to order a different model. If you compare water quality one tastes like bottled water quality, the other tastes very much like tap. So with new filter I am figuring there is some kind of leak in the construction so a large amount of tap gets through. Whatever. I'm tossing it (too late to return it to Amazon).

Answer: Brita

No it is not imagination. I just ran taste tests. Perhaps the filter area leaks on this one (that I bought from amazon a few months ago) but the water quality is little better than tap water. I changed the filter. It still tastes like tap water. <hl> I am comparing it with another Brita pitcher. <hl> I JUST ordered another model and will give this one away to the Salvation Army. The second Brita pitcher I was defective when i got it and I had to return it to amazon and the new one works GREAT. I CANNOT recommend this model since I changed the filter ahead of time and the water is not up to quality (yes I washed it by hand). I can't dump on Brita since the other pitcher is great and that made me decide to order a different model. If you compare water quality one tastes like bottled water quality, the other tastes very much like tap. So with new filter I am figuring there is some kind of leak in the construction so a large amount of tap gets through. Whatever. I'm tossing it (too late to return it to Amazon).

No it is not imagination. I just ran taste tests. Perhaps the filter area leaks on this one (that I bought from amazon a few months ago) but the water quality is little better than tap water. I changed the filter. It still tastes like tap water. I am comparing it with another <hl> Brita <hl> pitcher. I JUST ordered another model and will give this one away to the Salvation Army. The second Brita pitcher I was defective when i got it and I had to return it to amazon and the new one works GREAT. I CANNOT recommend this model since I changed the filter ahead of time and the water is not up to quality (yes I washed it by hand). I can't dump on Brita since the other pitcher is great and that made me decide to order a different model. If you compare water quality one tastes like bottled water quality, the other tastes very much like tap. So with new filter I am figuring there is some kind of leak in the construction so a large amount of tap gets through. Whatever. I'm tossing it (too late to return it to Amazon).