Question: What food kept sticking to this product?

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

Answer: eggs

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

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


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

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

Answer: 3 (three)

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

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


Question: What was bested?

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Answer: roomba

<hl> Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. <hl> Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere. You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Bought this to compare to my <hl> roomba <hl> 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!


Question: Who are the recipients of the product?

I bought 3 of these for my adult children. I have had a similar one for many years & one of my children mentioned that she'd like to try & find one of these for herself, so when I saw them on Amazon I couldn't resist. They are not only functional but I like the safety cover. The cover protects unwanted jabs on your hands when reaching in drawers / other places where you may store one. I'm glad I found these avaiable via Amazon. I recommend having one, it's handy to have one around just in case you need it.

Answer: my adult children

<hl> I bought 3 of these for my adult children . <hl> I have had a similar one for many years & one of my children mentioned that she'd like to try & find one of these for herself, so when I saw them on Amazon I couldn't resist. They are not only functional but I like the safety cover. The cover protects unwanted jabs on your hands when reaching in drawers / other places where you may store one. I'm glad I found these avaiable via Amazon. I recommend having one, it's handy to have one around just in case you need it.

I bought 3 of these for <hl> my adult children <hl>. I have had a similar one for many years & one of my children mentioned that she'd like to try & find one of these for herself, so when I saw them on Amazon I couldn't resist. They are not only functional but I like the safety cover. The cover protects unwanted jabs on your hands when reaching in drawers / other places where you may store one. I'm glad I found these avaiable via Amazon. I recommend having one, it's handy to have one around just in case you need it.

I bought 3 of these for <hl> my adult children <hl> .


Question: How did they describe the appearance?

Let me preface this review by saying that I did receive this french press for free in exchange for my honest appraisal of this product.Well I am happy to report that I DO love my french press so much.This press is one of the nicest I have ever used. The first thing I noticed about this was the very nice appearance of the press. Very modern and sharp looking in my kitchen.Other reviews posted here tell you step by step how to make coffee with this elegant press. I will not repeat those I strjctions here.I will just conclude by saying if you want a well made french press that delivers a wonderful, nearly perfect cup of coffee then look no further, BUY THIS ONE and save your time. You don't need to look any further.You have found the press you need right here.....5 stars....enjoy

Answer: Very modern and sharp looking

Let me preface this review by saying that I did receive this french press for free in exchange for my honest appraisal of this product. Well I am happy to report that I DO love my french press so much. This press is one of the nicest I have ever used. The first thing I noticed about this was the very nice appearance of the press. <hl> Very modern and sharp looking in my kitchen. <hl> Other reviews posted here tell you step by step how to make coffee with this elegant press. I will not repeat those I strjctions here. I will just conclude by saying if you want a well made french press that delivers a wonderful, nearly perfect cup of coffee then look no further, BUY THIS ONE and save your time. You don't need to look any further. You have found the press you need right here.....5 stars....enjoy

Let me preface this review by saying that I did receive this french press for free in exchange for my honest appraisal of this product.Well I am happy to report that I DO love my french press so much.This press is one of the nicest I have ever used. The first thing I noticed about this was the very nice appearance of the press. <hl> Very modern and sharp looking <hl> in my kitchen.Other reviews posted here tell you step by step how to make coffee with this elegant press. I will not repeat those I strjctions here.I will just conclude by saying if you want a well made french press that delivers a wonderful, nearly perfect cup of coffee then look no further, BUY THIS ONE and save your time. You don't need to look any further.You have found the press you need right here.....5 stars....enjoy


Question: How strange does the writer find about the lid?

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal so it can't go in microwave. The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it. It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Answer: The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal so it can't go in microwave. <hl> The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it . <hl> It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal so it can't go in microwave. <hl> The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it <hl>. It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

<hl> The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it <hl> .


Question: Is the Toaster Oven or the toaster better for preparing toast?

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in the toaster. The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too but it is a good toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.

Answer: the toaster

<hl> This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in the toaster . <hl> The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too but it is a good toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in <hl> the toaster <hl>. The touch pad controls take a bit of time to become easy to operate because I always had dials to turn. It sticks out farther than the one that I replaced and I was surprised that the actual oven space is a lot smaller than I anticipated. It is deep but not very tall. I can't see baking a 2 - 3 pound chicken in it but I'm not going to do that anyway! It is a little pricey too but it is a good toaster oven and I will use it at least twice a day because I never use the oven on my stove. I rely on the microwave and this toaster oven.

This Toaster Oven does everything it says it does except you can prepare toast better in <hl> the toaster <hl> .


Question: What did the electric company provide for buying an Energy Star product?

Installing this air conditioner is a big project. You will need a couple of strong guys with tools who have several hours to spare and skills in building and installation. Also, since this will take several hours, you will need to provide refreshments.Once the unit was installed, tested and found to be working, we turned it off and are now waiting for hot weather. The guys are looking forward to having the man cave cool this summer.I love that this unit is an Energy Star product , which conserves energy. Our electric company offers a rebate on Energy Star products, be sure and check with yours. In past years we have received tax credits for buying Energy Star items, we will have to wait and see if they offer anything this year.

Answer: a rebate

Installing this air conditioner is a big project. You will need a couple of strong guys with tools who have several hours to spare and skills in building and installation. Also, since this will take several hours, you will need to provide refreshments. Once the unit was installed, tested and found to be working, we turned it off and are now waiting for hot weather. The guys are looking forward to having the man cave cool this summer. I love that this unit is an Energy Star product , which conserves energy. <hl> Our electric company offers a rebate on Energy Star products, be sure and check with yours. <hl> In past years we have received tax credits for buying Energy Star items, we will have to wait and see if they offer anything this year.

Installing this air conditioner is a big project. You will need a couple of strong guys with tools who have several hours to spare and skills in building and installation. Also, since this will take several hours, you will need to provide refreshments.Once the unit was installed, tested and found to be working, we turned it off and are now waiting for hot weather. The guys are looking forward to having the man cave cool this summer.I love that this unit is an Energy Star product , which conserves energy. Our electric company offers <hl> a rebate <hl> on Energy Star products, be sure and check with yours. In past years we have received tax credits for buying Energy Star items, we will have to wait and see if they offer anything this year.


Question: How long did it take for the kettle to stop working properly?

We purchased this water kettle to replace an old plastic version that had stopped shutting off when the water boiled. Like so many others, I wanted to get away from plastic for something we use so often to heat water. Initially it appeared well built and heated water quickly with no impact on the taste of the water. Everything was great. Well, 8 months in, the kettle stopped turning off when the water boiled. Unacceptable. That is the reason for 1 star. There were other minor points of concern. The joint between the plastic base and the metal had started to corrode. I can't say if it would fail but it looked bad. Finally, the highly polished finish shows every mark or smudge. sadly, in less than a year, i purchased another kettle.

Answer: 8 months

We purchased this water kettle to replace an old plastic version that had stopped shutting off when the water boiled. Like so many others, I wanted to get away from plastic for something we use so often to heat water. Initially it appeared well built and heated water quickly with no impact on the taste of the water. Everything was great. <hl> Well, 8 months in, the kettle stopped turning off when the water boiled. <hl> Unacceptable. That is the reason for 1 star. There were other minor points of concern. The joint between the plastic base and the metal had started to corrode. I can't say if it would fail but it looked bad. Finally, the highly polished finish shows every mark or smudge. sadly, in less than a year, i purchased another kettle.

We purchased this water kettle to replace an old plastic version that had stopped shutting off when the water boiled. Like so many others, I wanted to get away from plastic for something we use so often to heat water. Initially it appeared well built and heated water quickly with no impact on the taste of the water. Everything was great. Well, <hl> 8 months <hl> in, the kettle stopped turning off when the water boiled. Unacceptable. That is the reason for 1 star. There were other minor points of concern. The joint between the plastic base and the metal had started to corrode. I can't say if it would fail but it looked bad. Finally, the highly polished finish shows every mark or smudge. sadly, in less than a year, i purchased another kettle.


Question: What is not a guarantee for an expensive coffee maker?

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it will last a long time.I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it.Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

Answer: will last a long time

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. <hl> Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it will last a long time .I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. <hl> Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it. Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it <hl> will last a long time <hl>.I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it.Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it <hl> will last a long time <hl> .I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great.


Question: What did they make with this product?

I use this with a double recipe of gluten free bread to make six small loaves of bread which I stick in the fridge until eaten. Since gluten free bread tends to continue to shrink after baking, my idea was that the "bowling ball" shape of these loaves would shrink equally in all directions, and still look attractive -- and that is proving out in practice pretty well, with only the bottom flat of the loaves buckling in slightly. So, I end up with very attractive and well-browned bread to eat, none of that unsightly "shrunken head" appearance of gluten free bread which one buys in the refrigerated section of the grocery store!

Answer: bread

<hl> I use this with a double recipe of gluten free bread to make six small loaves of bread which I stick in the fridge until eaten. <hl> Since gluten free bread tends to continue to shrink after baking, my idea was that the "bowling ball" shape of these loaves would shrink equally in all directions, and still look attractive -- and that is proving out in practice pretty well, with only the bottom flat of the loaves buckling in slightly. So, I end up with very attractive and well-browned bread to eat, none of that unsightly "shrunken head" appearance of gluten free bread which one buys in the refrigerated section of the grocery store!

I use this with a double recipe of gluten free <hl> bread <hl> to make six small loaves of bread which I stick in the fridge until eaten. Since gluten free bread tends to continue to shrink after baking, my idea was that the "bowling ball" shape of these loaves would shrink equally in all directions, and still look attractive -- and that is proving out in practice pretty well, with only the bottom flat of the loaves buckling in slightly. So, I end up with very attractive and well-browned bread to eat, none of that unsightly "shrunken head" appearance of gluten free bread which one buys in the refrigerated section of the grocery store!


Question: What kind of improvement does the reviewer suggest that would make the product better for leather?

I wish this review was more positive, I really do. We have four dogs in our house and we purchased a new leather sectional. Our aim was to mostly prevent the dogs from scratching the leather. While these do an okay job of covering the surface of the sofa and protecting it - the annoyance I experience is that because it's leather these protectors more or less slide down if you look at them wrong. It would be awesome if there was some sort of fastening system involved as well.I imagine that you won't have this problem when you're using these on cloth as they will stick much better, so if you've a cloth chair/sofa then you'll probably love 'em.

Answer: if there was some sort of fastening system

I wish this review was more positive, I really do. We have four dogs in our house and we purchased a new leather sectional. Our aim was to mostly prevent the dogs from scratching the leather. While these do an okay job of covering the surface of the sofa and protecting it - the annoyance I experience is that because it's leather these protectors more or less slide down if you look at them wrong. <hl> It would be awesome if there was some sort of fastening system involved as well. <hl> I imagine that you won't have this problem when you're using these on cloth as they will stick much better, so if you've a cloth chair/sofa then you'll probably love 'em.

I wish this review was more positive, I really do. We have four dogs in our house and we purchased a new leather sectional. Our aim was to mostly prevent the dogs from scratching the leather. While these do an okay job of covering the surface of the sofa and protecting it - the annoyance I experience is that because it's leather these protectors more or less slide down if you look at them wrong. It would be awesome <hl> if there was some sort of fastening system <hl> involved as well.I imagine that you won't have this problem when you're using these on cloth as they will stick much better, so if you've a cloth chair/sofa then you'll probably love 'em.


Question: Where does the reviewer live?

I knew induction cooking was fast and safe, but this little cooktop is just amazing. All glass surface, accurate and powerful power, economic to operate, and the best of all, at Amazon is less than $100.00 dollars, with free shipping, and fast! Just by coincidence, all my stainless steel cookware was induction capable as well as some cast iron and enamel cast iron pieces that I had for a long time. With this Duxtop 1800 Watts cooktop (very powerful) one can cook faster everything, boil water for pasta or vegetables, sear a steak, cook bacon etc. No heat in the kitchen, like my gas stove, Florida where I live, is hot and the central air eats a lot of electricity, this cooktop uses less than 12 cents of electricity for hour, and does not heat my kitchen at all. Very happy with this purchase... Very good quality by Duxtop. Thank You Amazon.

Answer: Florida

I knew induction cooking was fast and safe, but this little cooktop is just amazing. All glass surface, accurate and powerful power, economic to operate, and the best of all, at Amazon is less than $100.00 dollars, with free shipping, and fast! Just by coincidence, all my stainless steel cookware was induction capable as well as some cast iron and enamel cast iron pieces that I had for a long time. With this Duxtop 1800 Watts cooktop (very powerful) one can cook faster everything, boil water for pasta or vegetables, sear a steak, cook bacon etc. <hl> No heat in the kitchen, like my gas stove, Florida where I live, is hot and the central air eats a lot of electricity, this cooktop uses less than 12 cents of electricity for hour, and does not heat my kitchen at all. <hl> Very happy with this purchase... Very good quality by Duxtop. Thank You Amazon.

I knew induction cooking was fast and safe, but this little cooktop is just amazing. All glass surface, accurate and powerful power, economic to operate, and the best of all, at Amazon is less than $100.00 dollars, with free shipping, and fast! Just by coincidence, all my stainless steel cookware was induction capable as well as some cast iron and enamel cast iron pieces that I had for a long time. With this Duxtop 1800 Watts cooktop (very powerful) one can cook faster everything, boil water for pasta or vegetables, sear a steak, cook bacon etc. No heat in the kitchen, like my gas stove, <hl> Florida <hl> where I live, is hot and the central air eats a lot of electricity, this cooktop uses less than 12 cents of electricity for hour, and does not heat my kitchen at all. Very happy with this purchase... Very good quality by Duxtop. Thank You Amazon.


Question: How long passed when the reviewer realized the coffee was still hot?

I checked consumer reports for well-rated insulated travel tumblers because I was tired of sipping on luke warm to cold coffee when driving. This one was the right size at the right price. I was happily surprised to find my coffee still hot after 4 hours. As a bonus, when I purchase coffee and have it filled in my tumbler rather than the store provided styrofoam or paper cup, I only get charged for the coffee. It's reusable which means no coffee cups and tops for the trash heap at the end of the day. I'm giving it four rather than five stars because there has got to be a flaw with the design. I just haven't found it yet.

Answer: 4 hours

I checked consumer reports for well-rated insulated travel tumblers because I was tired of sipping on luke warm to cold coffee when driving. This one was the right size at the right price. <hl> I was happily surprised to find my coffee still hot after 4 hours . <hl> As a bonus, when I purchase coffee and have it filled in my tumbler rather than the store provided styrofoam or paper cup, I only get charged for the coffee. It's reusable which means no coffee cups and tops for the trash heap at the end of the day. I'm giving it four rather than five stars because there has got to be a flaw with the design. I just haven't found it yet.

I checked consumer reports for well-rated insulated travel tumblers because I was tired of sipping on luke warm to cold coffee when driving. This one was the right size at the right price. I was happily surprised to find my coffee still hot after <hl> 4 hours <hl>. As a bonus, when I purchase coffee and have it filled in my tumbler rather than the store provided styrofoam or paper cup, I only get charged for the coffee. It's reusable which means no coffee cups and tops for the trash heap at the end of the day. I'm giving it four rather than five stars because there has got to be a flaw with the design. I just haven't found it yet.

I was happily surprised to find my coffee still hot after <hl> 4 hours <hl> .


Question: How can you change the texture?

have you really seen any terrible reviews other than them just being a bad review of a product. it's silicone it will have a little slimy feel unless you soak it in a detergent, but you dont have to. it doesn't retain flavor. use it in many places instead of foil, its a great product.

Answer: soak it in a detergent

have you really seen any terrible reviews other than them just being a bad review of a product. <hl> it's silicone it will have a little slimy feel unless you soak it in a detergent , but you dont have to. <hl> it doesn't retain flavor. use it in many places instead of foil, its a great product.

have you really seen any terrible reviews other than them just being a bad review of a product. it's silicone it will have a little slimy feel unless you <hl> soak it in a detergent <hl>, but you dont have to. it doesn't retain flavor. use it in many places instead of foil, its a great product.

it's silicone it will have a little slimy feel unless you <hl> soak it in a detergent <hl> , but you dont have to.


Question: Compared to the photo, how does the product seem?

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. However it is much flimsier than I imagined from the photo. It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so light weight that a bump dislodges it. However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.

Answer: much flimsier

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. <hl> However it is much flimsier than I imagined from the photo. <hl> It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so light weight that a bump dislodges it. However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. However it is <hl> much flimsier <hl> than I imagined from the photo. It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so light weight that a bump dislodges it. However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.


Question: What's the benefit of the etched star on the bottom of the glass?

I don't drink ale or beer very often (worse than ice cream for my weight) but when I do want to indulge as a treat or give a gift to a beer-lover, this is on the top of the list for a drinking glass. I always find ale and stout tastes better from a vessel shaped as this (and the etched star on the bottom allows bubbles to form on the micro-surfaces of the etching, and adds to the aroma and sensation.) It's also nice for Stella Artois (a lager), local crafted ales and Pils (Pilsner) if you can find a good one.

Answer: allows bubbles to form on the micro-surfaces of the etching

I don't drink ale or beer very often (worse than ice cream for my weight) but when I do want to indulge as a treat or give a gift to a beer-lover, this is on the top of the list for a drinking glass. <hl> I always find ale and stout tastes better from a vessel shaped as this (and the etched star on the bottom allows bubbles to form on the micro-surfaces of the etching , and adds to the aroma and sensation.) <hl> It's also nice for Stella Artois (a lager), local crafted ales and Pils (Pilsner) if you can find a good one.

I don't drink ale or beer very often (worse than ice cream for my weight) but when I do want to indulge as a treat or give a gift to a beer-lover, this is on the top of the list for a drinking glass. I always find ale and stout tastes better from a vessel shaped as this (and the etched star on the bottom <hl> allows bubbles to form on the micro-surfaces of the etching <hl>, and adds to the aroma and sensation.) It's also nice for Stella Artois (a lager), local crafted ales and Pils (Pilsner) if you can find a good one.

I always find ale and stout tastes better from a vessel shaped as this (and the etched star on the bottom <hl> allows bubbles to form on the micro-surfaces of the etching <hl> , and adds to the aroma and sensation.)


Question: Did several pods make a difference?

The presto my pod makes, to me, a very weak and watery cup of coffee. It could be just me, I prefer using the medium or dark roast pods, I like strong coffee. I tried using a few different types of coffee in the presto my pod, but it didn't seem to make a difference. I'm not convinced that the pressure is strong enough to brew a decent cup.don't buy this... heck I'll sell you mine for a dollar :-) I'll never use the dang thing again.I followed up by buying the brown eco pod, and THAT worked decently and made a nice cup of coffee by my standards.

Answer: but it didn't seem to make a difference.

The presto my pod makes, to me, a very weak and watery cup of coffee. It could be just me, I prefer using the medium or dark roast pods, I like strong coffee. <hl> I tried using a few different types of coffee in the presto my pod, but it didn't seem to make a difference. I'm not convinced that the pressure is strong enough to brew a decent cup.don't buy this... heck I'll sell you mine for a dollar :-) <hl> I'll never use the dang thing again. I followed up by buying the brown eco pod, and THAT worked decently and made a nice cup of coffee by my standards.

The presto my pod makes, to me, a very weak and watery cup of coffee. It could be just me, I prefer using the medium or dark roast pods, I like strong coffee. I tried using a few different types of coffee in the presto my pod, <hl> but it didn't seem to make a difference. <hl> I'm not convinced that the pressure is strong enough to brew a decent cup.don't buy this... heck I'll sell you mine for a dollar :-) I'll never use the dang thing again.I followed up by buying the brown eco pod, and THAT worked decently and made a nice cup of coffee by my standards.


Question: What are they made of?

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. Got it for the kids for their new apartment so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. Stainless, even low quality stuff is great. I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.

Answer: Stainless

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. Got it for the kids for their new apartment so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. <hl> Stainless , even low quality stuff is great. <hl> I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. Got it for the kids for their new apartment so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. <hl> Stainless <hl>, even low quality stuff is great. I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.

<hl> Stainless <hl> , even low quality stuff is great.


Question: What color is the product being reviewed?

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

Answer: white

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

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

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


Question: How long is the can crusher?

At 20 inches long and 6 wide it's rather unsightly in my kitchen. The can crusher works like a charm though, doesn't quite squish the cans as flat as the old stomp method but it does reduce them at least by half. It won't take anything larger than a standard 12 oz can.A wall stud is a must for installation as it really does pull to smash the can. I'm sure if the unit were smaller it would need a lot more force to use so I won't gripe about the size of it as it is easy to use.I think I'll be painting it white so it'll blend into my kitchen wall a little better instead of this huge black thing on my wall w/ it's additonal very large black (I opted not to use the American flag decal) collection bin that really is a must have addition.It's going to be a welcome addition to our household and will sure cut my trips to the recyling center down.

Answer: 20 inches

<hl> At 20 inches long and 6 wide it's rather unsightly in my kitchen. <hl> The can crusher works like a charm though, doesn't quite squish the cans as flat as the old stomp method but it does reduce them at least by half. It won't take anything larger than a standard 12 oz can. A wall stud is a must for installation as it really does pull to smash the can. I'm sure if the unit were smaller it would need a lot more force to use so I won't gripe about the size of it as it is easy to use. I think I'll be painting it white so it'll blend into my kitchen wall a little better instead of this huge black thing on my wall w/ it's additonal very large black (I opted not to use the American flag decal) collection bin that really is a must have addition. It's going to be a welcome addition to our household and will sure cut my trips to the recyling center down.

At <hl> 20 inches <hl> long and 6 wide it's rather unsightly in my kitchen. The can crusher works like a charm though, doesn't quite squish the cans as flat as the old stomp method but it does reduce them at least by half. It won't take anything larger than a standard 12 oz can.A wall stud is a must for installation as it really does pull to smash the can. I'm sure if the unit were smaller it would need a lot more force to use so I won't gripe about the size of it as it is easy to use.I think I'll be painting it white so it'll blend into my kitchen wall a little better instead of this huge black thing on my wall w/ it's additonal very large black (I opted not to use the American flag decal) collection bin that really is a must have addition.It's going to be a welcome addition to our household and will sure cut my trips to the recyling center down.


Question: What color is the product?

12/03/2011: One exception added to the cleaning / WHITE develops a severe scorching yellow to the OUTSIDE edges of top cover. NOT at all removable with even the best of cleaners.**************recipe for Gingerale [no milk no egg] very good - 2 cups Bisquick* 1 12 oz can gingerale/2 TBS oil. Mix - it will bubble up - seetles right down for 4 perfect waffles - 6 min cook.***********Betty Crocker Cherry Chip CakeBetty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Cherry Chip, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)and Blueberry Muffin/Bread mixesBetty Crocker Muffin Mix, Wild Blueberry, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)have perfect cake donut texture.Cake mix - increase wtr by 1/4 cup - use only 2 eggs not 3. [5 Waffles about 5 min each]Bluberry Muffin - Mix as package directions state. 5-6 minutes. Lift to check color -********************Made perfect Bisquick* Waffles -Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix, 40-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)very good with Betty Crocker Brownie Mix as well as:Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies, Family Size, 18.3-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)watching the timing closely -Very happy with this unit - after cooling just lay a towel on counter - open unit place on its side then run either dish cloth or 'foam' edging paint brush -

Answer: WHITE

<hl> 12/03/2011: One exception added to the cleaning / WHITE develops a severe scorching yellow to the OUTSIDE edges of top cover. <hl> NOT at all removable with even the best of cleaners.**************recipe for Gingerale [no milk no egg] very good - 2 cups Bisquick* 1 12 oz can gingerale/2 TBS oil. Mix - it will bubble up - seetles right down for 4 perfect waffles - 6 min cook.***********Betty Crocker Cherry Chip CakeBetty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Cherry Chip, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)and Blueberry Muffin/Bread mixesBetty Crocker Muffin Mix, Wild Blueberry, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)have perfect cake donut texture. Cake mix - increase wtr by 1/4 cup - use only 2 eggs not 3. [5 Waffles about 5 min each]Bluberry Muffin - Mix as package directions state. 5-6 minutes. Lift to check color -********************Made perfect Bisquick* Waffles -Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix, 40-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)very good with Betty Crocker Brownie Mix as well as:Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies, Family Size, 18.3-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)watching the timing closely -Very happy with this unit - after cooling just lay a towel on counter - open unit place on its side then run either dish cloth or 'foam' edging paint brush -

12/03/2011: One exception added to the cleaning / <hl> WHITE <hl> develops a severe scorching yellow to the OUTSIDE edges of top cover. NOT at all removable with even the best of cleaners.**************recipe for Gingerale [no milk no egg] very good - 2 cups Bisquick* 1 12 oz can gingerale/2 TBS oil. Mix - it will bubble up - seetles right down for 4 perfect waffles - 6 min cook.***********Betty Crocker Cherry Chip CakeBetty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Cherry Chip, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)and Blueberry Muffin/Bread mixesBetty Crocker Muffin Mix, Wild Blueberry, 18.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)have perfect cake donut texture.Cake mix - increase wtr by 1/4 cup - use only 2 eggs not 3. [5 Waffles about 5 min each]Bluberry Muffin - Mix as package directions state. 5-6 minutes. Lift to check color -********************Made perfect Bisquick* Waffles -Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix, 40-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)very good with Betty Crocker Brownie Mix as well as:Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies, Family Size, 18.3-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)watching the timing closely -Very happy with this unit - after cooling just lay a towel on counter - open unit place on its side then run either dish cloth or 'foam' edging paint brush -


Question: When was the iron first bought?

I bought this only 2 and half months ago and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy.Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on.Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.

Answer: 2 and half months ago

<hl> I bought this only 2 and half months ago and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). <hl> When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy. Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on. Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.

I bought this only <hl> 2 and half months ago <hl> and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy.Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on.Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.


Question: Where is this product made?

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. The best part (and primary reason for us choosing FiestaWare) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap.

Answer: US

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. <hl> The best part (and primary reason for us choosing FiestaWare) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap. <hl>

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. The best part (and primary reason for us choosing FiestaWare) is that it's made in the <hl> US <hl> so no "made in China" crap.


Question: How does the reviewer describe the weight of the cutting board?

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

Answer: heavy

Its heavy .

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer. After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. <hl> Its heavy . <hl> Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its <hl> heavy <hl>. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.


Question: What had lint remove in the dryer?

I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much towel left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. Won't be of any use in the kitchen for wiping up spills and such.

Answer: towel

<hl> I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much towel left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. <hl> Won't be of any use in the kitchen for wiping up spills and such.

I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much <hl> towel <hl> left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. Won't be of any use in the kitchen for wiping up spills and such.


Question: What is the price of the repair to the mixer?

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

Answer: $129

<hl> I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. <hl> It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically. The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use. So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say. It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

I have just paid <hl> $129 <hl> to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.


Question: Does the pan compare to other brands?

I purchased these because I simply couldn't resist the color! I love them so much! I have a full set of Calphalon which I love too, but I find I reach for my green pans most often, mostly, I think because their cheery color makes me happy! They heat evenly and well, cook everything nicely and clean up very well. Sure they get food stains on their finish and on the rivets, but a little Bon Ami on a non-metallic scubbing pad and it comes right off and they're good as new! I cook a lot and I am very pleased with this set!

Answer: I reach for my green pans most often

I purchased these because I simply couldn't resist the color! I love them so much! <hl> I have a full set of Calphalon which I love too, but I find I reach for my green pans most often , mostly, I think because their cheery color makes me happy! <hl> They heat evenly and well, cook everything nicely and clean up very well. Sure they get food stains on their finish and on the rivets, but a little Bon Ami on a non-metallic scubbing pad and it comes right off and they're good as new! I cook a lot and I am very pleased with this set!

I purchased these because I simply couldn't resist the color! I love them so much! I have a full set of Calphalon which I love too, but I find <hl> I reach for my green pans most often <hl>, mostly, I think because their cheery color makes me happy! They heat evenly and well, cook everything nicely and clean up very well. Sure they get food stains on their finish and on the rivets, but a little Bon Ami on a non-metallic scubbing pad and it comes right off and they're good as new! I cook a lot and I am very pleased with this set!

I have a full set of Calphalon which I love too, but I find <hl> I reach for my green pans most often <hl> , mostly, I think because their cheery color makes me happy!


Question: What are some uses of this food processor?

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to mince up a few cloves of garlic (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. I've liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty...but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.

Answer: liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs,

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to mince up a few cloves of garlic (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. <hl> I've liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. <hl> The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty... but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to mince up a few cloves of garlic (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. I've <hl> liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, <hl> etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty...but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.


Question: What are the main qualities that the reviewer likes?

Gave it a 4-star.- quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments.A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board. Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores.In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

Answer: quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments

<hl> Gave it a 4-star.- quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments .A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board. <hl> Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores. In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

Gave it a 4-star.- <hl> quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments <hl>.A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board. Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores.In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

Gave it a 4-star.- <hl> quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments <hl> .A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board.


Question: What can be used so you an see what's inside from any angle?

These are working perfectly for our needs, it is great to have a variety of bowls in different sizes on hand. There is always one the right size whether we need one egg or a tablespoon of flour or room for a double cake mix. We love having clear glass bowls because we can see what is in them from any angle. This is the fourth set of Duralex Lys bowls I've purchased for myself since 1974. I still have pieces from all the other sets but a recent Earthquake caused the shelf they were on to crash breaking several of the bowls, so we bought this set which has all the smaller bowls (our largest bowl is intact and gets used daily even though it is over 40 years old.) Anyway Duralex is my first choice for mixing and prep bowls and I intend to get sets for my children when they leave home so they won't take mine.

Answer: clear glass bowls

These are working perfectly for our needs, it is great to have a variety of bowls in different sizes on hand. There is always one the right size whether we need one egg or a tablespoon of flour or room for a double cake mix. <hl> We love having clear glass bowls because we can see what is in them from any angle. <hl> This is the fourth set of Duralex Lys bowls I've purchased for myself since 1974. I still have pieces from all the other sets but a recent Earthquake caused the shelf they were on to crash breaking several of the bowls, so we bought this set which has all the smaller bowls (our largest bowl is intact and gets used daily even though it is over 40 years old.) Anyway Duralex is my first choice for mixing and prep bowls and I intend to get sets for my children when they leave home so they won't take mine.

These are working perfectly for our needs, it is great to have a variety of bowls in different sizes on hand. There is always one the right size whether we need one egg or a tablespoon of flour or room for a double cake mix. We love having <hl> clear glass bowls <hl> because we can see what is in them from any angle. This is the fourth set of Duralex Lys bowls I've purchased for myself since 1974. I still have pieces from all the other sets but a recent Earthquake caused the shelf they were on to crash breaking several of the bowls, so we bought this set which has all the smaller bowls (our largest bowl is intact and gets used daily even though it is over 40 years old.) Anyway Duralex is my first choice for mixing and prep bowls and I intend to get sets for my children when they leave home so they won't take mine.


Question: How does the reviewer describe the instructions?

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a "real" mug of coffee. Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? The instructions are a bit misleading about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.

Answer: misleading

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a "real" mug of coffee. Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? <hl> The instructions are a bit misleading about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. <hl> Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.

Just started using this. First K cup machine purchase (dual brewing system). The K Cup side is limited to 10oz per brewing, which in my house means at least 2 KC to a "real" mug of coffee. Maybe that's normal for K Cup brewers, but I think it's a bit wasteful -packaging-wise and means you have to hang out to brew the second one before drinking your full-mug of coffee. I'll adapt :-) Drink half now and then brew more? The instructions are a bit <hl> misleading <hl> about the KCup process, but you'll figure it out. Don't really like that BOTH warmers heat up -instead of just the one you are using. The main pot got pretty darn hot while I was using the KC side. Only other thing to mention is it's a bit loud when it brews using the KCup side. Space is ok, appearance is ok. I would say it's a good purchase if the price is good. I think the dual brew option is the primary reason we purchased this particular machine, so with that in mind I'd give it a 5 star rating, but the lack of a temperature setting along with no separate warming option is why it's a 4 star IMO.


Question: What is described as worthless?

I wish the description for it was better. I wouldn't have bought if I knew more about it.There is a disk inside it (with holes). I'm still not sure why (I'll explain in a second). It's attached to a metal wire which is what one would use to fish it out of the pot or cup. The tea ball itslf comes apart at the middle. So if you put some tea in the bottom half, then put it together, the only thing the disk could pissible do is agitate the contents of the tea ball becuase once you want it out of the cup or pot, you pull on the wire and the disk goes back to the top of the ball.As others have said, the instructions are worthless. If a manufacturer introduces something new, they really should document it better so people know what the intent was.I used it twice and put it in the dishwasher twice and it has permanent marks from the tea (tea leaf stains) on it. I put it in the trash can yesterday.My advice is get the infusers that fit on top of the cup or teapot: Nothing to take apart when you're done, most are dishwasher safe, and you can get them in finer mesh so little tea leaves can't escape.

Answer: the instructions

I wish the description for it was better. I wouldn't have bought if I knew more about it. There is a disk inside it (with holes). I'm still not sure why (I'll explain in a second). It's attached to a metal wire which is what one would use to fish it out of the pot or cup. The tea ball itslf comes apart at the middle. So if you put some tea in the bottom half, then put it together, the only thing the disk could pissible do is agitate the contents of the tea ball becuase once you want it out of the cup or pot, you pull on the wire and the disk goes back to the top of the ball. <hl> As others have said, the instructions are worthless. <hl> If a manufacturer introduces something new, they really should document it better so people know what the intent was. I used it twice and put it in the dishwasher twice and it has permanent marks from the tea (tea leaf stains) on it. I put it in the trash can yesterday. My advice is get the infusers that fit on top of the cup or teapot: Nothing to take apart when you're done, most are dishwasher safe, and you can get them in finer mesh so little tea leaves can't escape.

I wish the description for it was better. I wouldn't have bought if I knew more about it.There is a disk inside it (with holes). I'm still not sure why (I'll explain in a second). It's attached to a metal wire which is what one would use to fish it out of the pot or cup. The tea ball itslf comes apart at the middle. So if you put some tea in the bottom half, then put it together, the only thing the disk could pissible do is agitate the contents of the tea ball becuase once you want it out of the cup or pot, you pull on the wire and the disk goes back to the top of the ball.As others have said, <hl> the instructions <hl> are worthless. If a manufacturer introduces something new, they really should document it better so people know what the intent was.I used it twice and put it in the dishwasher twice and it has permanent marks from the tea (tea leaf stains) on it. I put it in the trash can yesterday.My advice is get the infusers that fit on top of the cup or teapot: Nothing to take apart when you're done, most are dishwasher safe, and you can get them in finer mesh so little tea leaves can't escape.


Question: How is the performance of the product?

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a 4, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

Answer: questionable

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not. For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a 4, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing. Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. <hl> Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable . <hl>

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a 4, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is <hl> questionable <hl>.

Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is <hl> questionable <hl> .


Question: what is easy to get to?

We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost 5 years of daily use. We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. The water reservoir is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.

Answer: water reservoir

We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost 5 years of daily use. We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. <hl> The water reservoir is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. <hl> Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.

We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost 5 years of daily use. We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. The <hl> water reservoir <hl> is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.


Question: What is a shape that the set contains?

This is a very nice bamboo kitchen utensil set. The only complaint I have about the quality is that there is some roughness to the surface area of the utensils, and I almost gave myself a splinter when handling the cylinder, so I will dock it one star only, for lack of craftsmanship. But other than that, this is a very functional bamboo set.

Answer: cylinder

This is a very nice bamboo kitchen utensil set. <hl> The only complaint I have about the quality is that there is some roughness to the surface area of the utensils, and I almost gave myself a splinter when handling the cylinder , so I will dock it one star only, for lack of craftsmanship. <hl> But other than that, this is a very functional bamboo set.

This is a very nice bamboo kitchen utensil set. The only complaint I have about the quality is that there is some roughness to the surface area of the utensils, and I almost gave myself a splinter when handling the <hl> cylinder <hl>, so I will dock it one star only, for lack of craftsmanship. But other than that, this is a very functional bamboo set.

The only complaint I have about the quality is that there is some roughness to the surface area of the utensils, and I almost gave myself a splinter when handling the <hl> cylinder <hl> , so I will dock it one star only, for lack of craftsmanship.


Question: How large are the openings?

I didn't purchase the whole knife set as I'm really not that much of a cook, but I do appreciate a sharp well made knife. If you pile knives in a cutlery tray, the edges will bang together and eventually knick each other. You also run the risk of slicing yourself when you go to dig out a knife on the bottom (maybe it's just me). This thing is well made (solid) with rubber/platic "feet" under the wood. The openings go all the way down to the bottom, so as long as a knife fits into a slot, the length won't be a problem. The two left top slots hold the 8" chef's knife. The two middle slots hold 6" chef's knives. The is also room for 9 steak knifes. As for footprint, it's only slightly larger than the block that's made for a Miracle-Knife-III knife set.

Answer: openings go all the way down to the bottom

I didn't purchase the whole knife set as I'm really not that much of a cook, but I do appreciate a sharp well made knife. If you pile knives in a cutlery tray, the edges will bang together and eventually knick each other. You also run the risk of slicing yourself when you go to dig out a knife on the bottom (maybe it's just me). This thing is well made (solid) with rubber/platic "feet" under the wood. <hl> The openings go all the way down to the bottom , so as long as a knife fits into a slot, the length won't be a problem. <hl> The two left top slots hold the 8" chef's knife. The two middle slots hold 6" chef's knives. The is also room for 9 steak knifes. As for footprint, it's only slightly larger than the block that's made for a Miracle-Knife-III knife set.

I didn't purchase the whole knife set as I'm really not that much of a cook, but I do appreciate a sharp well made knife. If you pile knives in a cutlery tray, the edges will bang together and eventually knick each other. You also run the risk of slicing yourself when you go to dig out a knife on the bottom (maybe it's just me). This thing is well made (solid) with rubber/platic "feet" under the wood. The <hl> openings go all the way down to the bottom <hl>, so as long as a knife fits into a slot, the length won't be a problem. The two left top slots hold the 8" chef's knife. The two middle slots hold 6" chef's knives. The is also room for 9 steak knifes. As for footprint, it's only slightly larger than the block that's made for a Miracle-Knife-III knife set.

The <hl> openings go all the way down to the bottom <hl> , so as long as a knife fits into a slot, the length won't be a problem.


Question: What feature of the decanter works well?

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about leaking, but I'm very glad I did. This decanter has a much cleaner pour that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased.UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.

Answer: pour

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about leaking, but I'm very glad I did. <hl> This decanter has a much cleaner pour that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. <hl> Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased. UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about leaking, but I'm very glad I did. This decanter has a much cleaner <hl> pour <hl> that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased.UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.


Question: What did they give their cup to make sure it was clean?

I read the reviews, but being the stubborn person that I am, I still counted on the Cusinart reputation to come through and prove the reviews wrong..Now I sit, as we speak, with the leakiest travel coffee mug I have ever purchased. And this, I might add is my first use, after a light handwashing to make sure the cup was clean before I drank from it.I recommend a definite NO, DO NOT BUY... Spend 5 dollars more and purchase a worthy product.P.s. This is the first time I have EVER reviewed a product on Amazon, but I felt compelled to try and prevent others from making my mistake.

Answer: a light handwashing

I read the reviews, but being the stubborn person that I am, I still counted on the Cusinart reputation to come through and prove the reviews wrong.. Now I sit, as we speak, with the leakiest travel coffee mug I have ever purchased. <hl> And this, I might add is my first use, after a light handwashing to make sure the cup was clean before I drank from it. <hl> I recommend a definite NO, DO NOT BUY... Spend 5 dollars more and purchase a worthy product. P.s. This is the first time I have EVER reviewed a product on Amazon, but I felt compelled to try and prevent others from making my mistake.

I read the reviews, but being the stubborn person that I am, I still counted on the Cusinart reputation to come through and prove the reviews wrong..Now I sit, as we speak, with the leakiest travel coffee mug I have ever purchased. And this, I might add is my first use, after <hl> a light handwashing <hl> to make sure the cup was clean before I drank from it.I recommend a definite NO, DO NOT BUY... Spend 5 dollars more and purchase a worthy product.P.s. This is the first time I have EVER reviewed a product on Amazon, but I felt compelled to try and prevent others from making my mistake.


Question: What two spoon measurements does this spoon rest work well with?

If you have a smaller spoon -- say a teaspoon or tablespoon -- this spoon rest works well. If you are using actual cooking utensils with longer handles, however, this spoon rest falls short. The longer stem length of the spoons do not allow the bowl of the spoon to sit in the rest. Instead, the spoon tends to angle up and tip over, making a mess of your counter or stove top. A rather huge design flaw, I'd think. (And the fact it's cheaper plastic means you really shouldn't set it on your stove top but on the counter next to your stove which, again, kind of defeats the purpose, eh?)

Answer: teaspoon or tablespoon

<hl> If you have a smaller spoon -- say a teaspoon or tablespoon -- this spoon rest works well. <hl> If you are using actual cooking utensils with longer handles, however, this spoon rest falls short. The longer stem length of the spoons do not allow the bowl of the spoon to sit in the rest. Instead, the spoon tends to angle up and tip over, making a mess of your counter or stove top. A rather huge design flaw, I'd think. (And the fact it's cheaper plastic means you really shouldn't set it on your stove top but on the counter next to your stove which, again, kind of defeats the purpose, eh?)

If you have a smaller spoon -- say a <hl> teaspoon or tablespoon <hl> -- this spoon rest works well. If you are using actual cooking utensils with longer handles, however, this spoon rest falls short. The longer stem length of the spoons do not allow the bowl of the spoon to sit in the rest. Instead, the spoon tends to angle up and tip over, making a mess of your counter or stove top. A rather huge design flaw, I'd think. (And the fact it's cheaper plastic means you really shouldn't set it on your stove top but on the counter next to your stove which, again, kind of defeats the purpose, eh?)


Question: How long has the author owned the product?

I have had the Zojirushi coffee maker for over 6 months now. If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.

Answer: over 6 months

<hl> I have had the Zojirushi coffee maker for over 6 months now. <hl> If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.

I have had the Zojirushi coffee maker for <hl> over 6 months <hl> now. If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.


Question: How will your pans appear if you use the cleaner?

I thought I had ruined my All-Clad pan when I boiled it dry accidentally. Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look like new!

Answer: like new

I thought I had ruined my All-Clad pan when I boiled it dry accidentally. Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. <hl> Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look like new ! <hl>

I thought I had ruined my All-Clad pan when I boiled it dry accidentally. Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look <hl> like new <hl>!

Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look <hl> like new <hl> !


Question: How does the item cut?

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

Answer: quickly and easily

Pretty cool.. <hl> This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily ! <hl> Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts <hl> quickly and easily <hl>! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

This thing is small but cuts <hl> quickly and easily <hl> !