Question: What price did they originally get theirs?

I will start by saying that I purchased these for $99 not the $95.99 they are currently listed for. WHAAATTT??? Philyodaddy never gets conned like that!Here is a ranked order of things I look for in a Knife Set:1) Sharp as hell2) Sharp as hell3) Sharp as hell4) looks prettyThat is the entire list. I am not nearly proficient enough in the kitchen to have other requirements. The knives are sharp as hell. They cut the crap out of stuff. I enjoy showing off their sharpness to amazed visitors (more realistically, I just show my girlfriend over and over again). Look how easy it is to cut through lemons! You try! Case closed. They are also a pretty good looking knife set. I'm not sure I needed 18 knives, because I only know what about 8 of them do, but it is impressive looking and really makes people know that I'm the boss.I purchased them about 1 month ago, so I cannot objectively weigh in on the rust-issue (I have none at this point). Therefore my only real con at this point is that this point is that the block is really big and awkwardly fits in my small New York City kitchen. Please note the massive size before you follow me to sharpcity.Update 11/15/13 - I can now objectively weigh in on the rust-issue. Non-factor. That is all.

Answer: $99

<hl> I will start by saying that I purchased these for $99 not the $95.99 they are currently listed for. <hl> WHAAATTT??? Philyodaddy never gets conned like that!Here is a ranked order of things I look for in a Knife Set:1) Sharp as hell2) Sharp as hell3) Sharp as hell4) looks prettyThat is the entire list. I am not nearly proficient enough in the kitchen to have other requirements. The knives are sharp as hell. They cut the crap out of stuff. I enjoy showing off their sharpness to amazed visitors (more realistically, I just show my girlfriend over and over again). Look how easy it is to cut through lemons! You try! Case closed. They are also a pretty good looking knife set. I'm not sure I needed 18 knives, because I only know what about 8 of them do, but it is impressive looking and really makes people know that I'm the boss. I purchased them about 1 month ago, so I cannot objectively weigh in on the rust-issue (I have none at this point). Therefore my only real con at this point is that this point is that the block is really big and awkwardly fits in my small New York City kitchen. Please note the massive size before you follow me to sharpcity. Update 11/15/13 - I can now objectively weigh in on the rust-issue. Non-factor. That is all.

I will start by saying that I purchased these for <hl> $99 <hl> not the $95.99 they are currently listed for. WHAAATTT??? Philyodaddy never gets conned like that!Here is a ranked order of things I look for in a Knife Set:1) Sharp as hell2) Sharp as hell3) Sharp as hell4) looks prettyThat is the entire list. I am not nearly proficient enough in the kitchen to have other requirements. The knives are sharp as hell. They cut the crap out of stuff. I enjoy showing off their sharpness to amazed visitors (more realistically, I just show my girlfriend over and over again). Look how easy it is to cut through lemons! You try! Case closed. They are also a pretty good looking knife set. I'm not sure I needed 18 knives, because I only know what about 8 of them do, but it is impressive looking and really makes people know that I'm the boss.I purchased them about 1 month ago, so I cannot objectively weigh in on the rust-issue (I have none at this point). Therefore my only real con at this point is that this point is that the block is really big and awkwardly fits in my small New York City kitchen. Please note the massive size before you follow me to sharpcity.Update 11/15/13 - I can now objectively weigh in on the rust-issue. Non-factor. That is all.


Question: What size is the grinder?

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. Was concerned about the height, but at just 10 1/2" high, it fits nicely in my coffee cabinet. Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.

Answer: 10 1/2" high

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. <hl> Was concerned about the height, but at just 10 1/2" high , it fits nicely in my coffee cabinet. <hl> Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. Was concerned about the height, but at just <hl> 10 1/2" high <hl>, it fits nicely in my coffee cabinet. Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.

Was concerned about the height, but at just <hl> 10 1/2" high <hl> , it fits nicely in my coffee cabinet.


Question: What does the lid have?

I bought this crock pot for my wife when I saw the TV commercial with the locking lid. That part is very cool. However, I didn't look much closer. This crock pot doesn't have any whistles or bells. There's just a knob with three temperature settings. I suppose that's all that matters though.I like the size and quality of this cooker. The crockery insert is well made and seems very durable.The locking lid is really a nice touch. It's really convenient for taking hot dishes to work or other events. You need to be careful to seat the lid just right before you latch it. Give it a slight twist back and forth to make sure it's straight. Then after you secure both latches, try to twist the lid again. If it moves much, unfasten the latches and make sure the seal is clean and then latch it again. The lid has a nice seal that should prevent leakage when it's latched.Just remember not to over-fill it. It's human nature to over-fill a crock pot. You just keep adding ingredients until nothing more will fit. Try to resist this temptation, especially if you're taking the pot "to go".And if mobility really is important to you, check out thisCrock-Pot SCBAG Travel Bag for 7-Quart Slow Cookers, Black.

Answer: a nice seal

I bought this crock pot for my wife when I saw the TV commercial with the locking lid. That part is very cool. However, I didn't look much closer. This crock pot doesn't have any whistles or bells. There's just a knob with three temperature settings. I suppose that's all that matters though. I like the size and quality of this cooker. The crockery insert is well made and seems very durable. The locking lid is really a nice touch. It's really convenient for taking hot dishes to work or other events. You need to be careful to seat the lid just right before you latch it. Give it a slight twist back and forth to make sure it's straight. Then after you secure both latches, try to twist the lid again. If it moves much, unfasten the latches and make sure the seal is clean and then latch it again. <hl> The lid has a nice seal that should prevent leakage when it's latched. <hl> Just remember not to over-fill it. It's human nature to over-fill a crock pot. You just keep adding ingredients until nothing more will fit. Try to resist this temptation, especially if you're taking the pot "to go". And if mobility really is important to you, check out thisCrock-Pot SCBAG Travel Bag for 7-Quart Slow Cookers, Black.

I bought this crock pot for my wife when I saw the TV commercial with the locking lid. That part is very cool. However, I didn't look much closer. This crock pot doesn't have any whistles or bells. There's just a knob with three temperature settings. I suppose that's all that matters though.I like the size and quality of this cooker. The crockery insert is well made and seems very durable.The locking lid is really a nice touch. It's really convenient for taking hot dishes to work or other events. You need to be careful to seat the lid just right before you latch it. Give it a slight twist back and forth to make sure it's straight. Then after you secure both latches, try to twist the lid again. If it moves much, unfasten the latches and make sure the seal is clean and then latch it again. The lid has <hl> a nice seal <hl> that should prevent leakage when it's latched.Just remember not to over-fill it. It's human nature to over-fill a crock pot. You just keep adding ingredients until nothing more will fit. Try to resist this temptation, especially if you're taking the pot "to go".And if mobility really is important to you, check out thisCrock-Pot SCBAG Travel Bag for 7-Quart Slow Cookers, Black.


Question: How high is the ceilings in our department?

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.

Answer: 12-14'

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. <hl> In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. <hl> with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high <hl> 12-14' <hl> ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.


Question: How often does reviewer's mom use her water kettle?

After travelling in Hawaii, my Mom raved about water kettles and how it was faster than her normal way of boiling on a stove top.I bought her this one from Amazon and she loves it. She uses it daily and will often make tea and coffee throughout the day now vs. only in the early morning time.High recommended product. Has not had any issues with the auto shutoff not working.

Answer: daily

After travelling in Hawaii, my Mom raved about water kettles and how it was faster than her normal way of boiling on a stove top. I bought her this one from Amazon and she loves it. <hl> She uses it daily and will often make tea and coffee throughout the day now vs. only in the early morning time. <hl> High recommended product. Has not had any issues with the auto shutoff not working.

After travelling in Hawaii, my Mom raved about water kettles and how it was faster than her normal way of boiling on a stove top.I bought her this one from Amazon and she loves it. She uses it <hl> daily <hl> and will often make tea and coffee throughout the day now vs. only in the early morning time.High recommended product. Has not had any issues with the auto shutoff not working.


Question: What did this person do to the K-cup?

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. I bought it because I love a good cup of coffee. They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and cut the bottom off of a K-cup. This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.

Answer: cut the bottom off

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. I bought it because I love a good cup of coffee. They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. <hl> I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and cut the bottom off of a K-cup. <hl> This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. I bought it because I love a good cup of coffee. They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and <hl> cut the bottom off <hl> of a K-cup. This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.


Question: What type of material is the lid?

First rule of thumb, if you don't have a Faberware skillit, it might not fit. Me, on the other hand, have a Faberware skillit. This lid fits perfectly! No complaints at all.I got the glass lid so I can see what is going on in my pan.So to all you nay-sayers out there, try buying a lid from the maker of your cooking vessel! Would you buy car parts for a Ford from a Toyota dealer??? Of course not! They might sorta fit, but it is never the same.Don't hold a manufacturer responsible for their product NOT fitting something they had not manufactured!

Answer: glass

I got the glass lid

First rule of thumb, if you don't have a Faberware skillit, it might not fit. Me, on the other hand, have a Faberware skillit. This lid fits perfectly! No complaints at all. <hl> I got the glass lid <hl> so I can see what is going on in my pan. So to all you nay-sayers out there, try buying a lid from the maker of your cooking vessel! Would you buy car parts for a Ford from a Toyota dealer??? Of course not! They might sorta fit, but it is never the same. Don't hold a manufacturer responsible for their product NOT fitting something they had not manufactured!

First rule of thumb, if you don't have a Faberware skillit, it might not fit. Me, on the other hand, have a Faberware skillit. This lid fits perfectly! No complaints at all.I got the <hl> glass <hl> lid so I can see what is going on in my pan.So to all you nay-sayers out there, try buying a lid from the maker of your cooking vessel! Would you buy car parts for a Ford from a Toyota dealer??? Of course not! They might sorta fit, but it is never the same.Don't hold a manufacturer responsible for their product NOT fitting something they had not manufactured!


Question: what did they wish was different about the salt shaker?

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

Answer: the holes

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. <hl> The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. <hl> It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that <hl> the holes <hl> in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.


Question: What is hard to get out of the machine?

the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. it's hard to get the container out of the machine when the yogurt is done. it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.

Answer: the container

the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. <hl> it's hard to get the container out of the machine when the yogurt is done. <hl> it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.

the timer isn't a timer, it's merely a marker to remind you of how long you're planning on running the machine. the first time I used this, the yogurt turned out like runny, clotted soup. second time I used it, I added 1/3 cup dry millk to the milk while I was heating it. the yogurt turned out much better, but still not firm enough. one thing I don't like about this machine is that the bottom layer of yogurt turns out burnt. it's hard to get <hl> the container <hl> out of the machine when the yogurt is done. it's an ok machine, but it's not great. I suppose all yogurt makers are pretty much the same, just a heater.


Question: What is the full name of this dinnerware set?

I was given a set of four Rachael Ray Dinnerware Little Hoot and the Snowman plates to review, and I think they are very nice. They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long.My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates.Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.

Answer: Little Hoot and the Snowman

<hl> I was given a set of four Rachael Ray Dinnerware Little Hoot and the Snowman plates to review, and I think they are very nice. <hl> They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long. My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates. Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.

I was given a set of four Rachael Ray Dinnerware <hl> Little Hoot and the Snowman <hl> plates to review, and I think they are very nice. They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long.My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates.Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.


Question: What happens if you put the mixture in too soon?

So I bought this thinking that it would work with any liquid soap with similar viscosity. Well I was wrong. "Softsoap" is arguably one of, if not the best selling hand soap liquid out there. When I put it in, I noticed that instead of giving me a neat dollop like it was doing with the proprietary soap, it was giving me literally a very tiny dribble drop that was too small to wash with. As you may have noticed, the proprietary (and much more expensive) soap was of a more diluted consistency. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it dispenses. It's a very clean crisp dispensing. So in light of the problem, I diluted the soap. I put the softsoap into a bottle and added about 20% water by volume wrt the soap into the bottle and mixed it up (but not too vigorously). The trick is to let it sit for a while (like a few hours) so that the two could have a chance to settle and mix through osmosis. Otherwise, I discovered that putting the mixture in too soon will cause the dispenser to dispense more of a splatter (water still separated from the soap) onto my hand.

Answer: cause the dispenser to dispense more of a splatter (water still separated from the soap)

So I bought this thinking that it would work with any liquid soap with similar viscosity. Well I was wrong. "Softsoap" is arguably one of, if not the best selling hand soap liquid out there. When I put it in, I noticed that instead of giving me a neat dollop like it was doing with the proprietary soap, it was giving me literally a very tiny dribble drop that was too small to wash with. As you may have noticed, the proprietary (and much more expensive) soap was of a more diluted consistency. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it dispenses. It's a very clean crisp dispensing. So in light of the problem, I diluted the soap. I put the softsoap into a bottle and added about 20% water by volume wrt the soap into the bottle and mixed it up (but not too vigorously). The trick is to let it sit for a while (like a few hours) so that the two could have a chance to settle and mix through osmosis. <hl> Otherwise, I discovered that putting the mixture in too soon will cause the dispenser to dispense more of a splatter (water still separated from the soap) onto my hand. <hl>

So I bought this thinking that it would work with any liquid soap with similar viscosity. Well I was wrong. "Softsoap" is arguably one of, if not the best selling hand soap liquid out there. When I put it in, I noticed that instead of giving me a neat dollop like it was doing with the proprietary soap, it was giving me literally a very tiny dribble drop that was too small to wash with. As you may have noticed, the proprietary (and much more expensive) soap was of a more diluted consistency. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it dispenses. It's a very clean crisp dispensing. So in light of the problem, I diluted the soap. I put the softsoap into a bottle and added about 20% water by volume wrt the soap into the bottle and mixed it up (but not too vigorously). The trick is to let it sit for a while (like a few hours) so that the two could have a chance to settle and mix through osmosis. Otherwise, I discovered that putting the mixture in too soon will <hl> cause the dispenser to dispense more of a splatter (water still separated from the soap) <hl> onto my hand.


Question: What is wrong with the reservoir?

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! It is WAY too small and they could have made it hold more water. While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). The ability to switch between regular coffee and kcups is just awesome!

Answer: too small

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! <hl> It is WAY too small and they could have made it hold more water. <hl> While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). The ability to switch between regular coffee and kcups is just awesome!

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! It is WAY <hl> too small <hl> and they could have made it hold more water. While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). The ability to switch between regular coffee and kcups is just awesome!


Question: What shapes are the canisters?

I've been using OXO Pop Canisters for quite a while. I store anything and everything in them; sugar, flour, rice, nuts, pasta, coffee, tea bags and my favoriteBelly Flops. The canisters are easy to clean since they are dishwasher safe, easy to use (especially one handed), they keep items fresh and they come in several assorted sizes in both round, rectangle and square shapes. I do have to admit that at first I was turned off by the pricing so I originally bought a single canister, but then.....I was hooked. These are a great purchase if you are looking to organize more and they would also make a great holiday or housewarming gift.

Answer: round, rectangle and square

I've been using OXO Pop Canisters for quite a while. I store anything and everything in them; sugar, flour, rice, nuts, pasta, coffee, tea bags and my favoriteBelly Flops. <hl> The canisters are easy to clean since they are dishwasher safe, easy to use (especially one handed), they keep items fresh and they come in several assorted sizes in both round, rectangle and square shapes. <hl> I do have to admit that at first I was turned off by the pricing so I originally bought a single canister, but then..... I was hooked. These are a great purchase if you are looking to organize more and they would also make a great holiday or housewarming gift.

I've been using OXO Pop Canisters for quite a while. I store anything and everything in them; sugar, flour, rice, nuts, pasta, coffee, tea bags and my favoriteBelly Flops. The canisters are easy to clean since they are dishwasher safe, easy to use (especially one handed), they keep items fresh and they come in several assorted sizes in both <hl> round, rectangle and square <hl> shapes. I do have to admit that at first I was turned off by the pricing so I originally bought a single canister, but then.....I was hooked. These are a great purchase if you are looking to organize more and they would also make a great holiday or housewarming gift.


Question: What happened when the person first tried to use the product?

I have only played with this product, but I can get it to vacuum and stay sealed. You just have to hold the jar sealer firmly on the jar. I did not use two lids, wash or heat the lid or jar. The first time I tried it it did not work and I thought I should have listened to the bad reviews, the second time I just held the sealer on the jar firmly and it sealed like it should. No problems. I am going to enjoy these. I have the wide mouthed one too and I believe they will pay for themselves in no time. A tip for both sealers. Take a push pin or thumb tack and poke a hole in your lid. Cover the hole with a piece of tape( I used a bit of duct tape) then seal your jar. When you get ready to unseal the jar just pull the tape back and let the air in. You don't have to pry the lid off. To reseal just fold the tape back over the hole.

Answer: it did not work

I have only played with this product, but I can get it to vacuum and stay sealed. You just have to hold the jar sealer firmly on the jar. I did not use two lids, wash or heat the lid or jar. <hl> The first time I tried it it did not work and I thought I should have listened to the bad reviews, the second time I just held the sealer on the jar firmly and it sealed like it should. <hl> No problems. I am going to enjoy these. I have the wide mouthed one too and I believe they will pay for themselves in no time. A tip for both sealers. Take a push pin or thumb tack and poke a hole in your lid. Cover the hole with a piece of tape( I used a bit of duct tape) then seal your jar. When you get ready to unseal the jar just pull the tape back and let the air in. You don't have to pry the lid off. To reseal just fold the tape back over the hole.

I have only played with this product, but I can get it to vacuum and stay sealed. You just have to hold the jar sealer firmly on the jar. I did not use two lids, wash or heat the lid or jar. The first time I tried it <hl> it did not work <hl> and I thought I should have listened to the bad reviews, the second time I just held the sealer on the jar firmly and it sealed like it should. No problems. I am going to enjoy these. I have the wide mouthed one too and I believe they will pay for themselves in no time. A tip for both sealers. Take a push pin or thumb tack and poke a hole in your lid. Cover the hole with a piece of tape( I used a bit of duct tape) then seal your jar. When you get ready to unseal the jar just pull the tape back and let the air in. You don't have to pry the lid off. To reseal just fold the tape back over the hole.


Question: What type of lid does the thermos have?

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days.I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder.I really like that the lid is spring loaded so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. And the spring loaded lid has a button to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.

Answer: spring loaded

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days. I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder. <hl> I really like that the lid is spring loaded so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. <hl> And the spring loaded lid has a button to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days.I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder.I really like that the lid is <hl> spring loaded <hl> so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. And the spring loaded lid has a button to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.


Question: what vegetable is this tool great for according to the writer?

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing potatoes, this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

Answer: potatoes

<hl> For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing potatoes , this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. <hl> Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing <hl> potatoes <hl>, this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it. Be sure to clean right away and keep in top dishwasher rack away from heat. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in a hot pot or pan other than to work your food...

For anyone who prepares ground beef, sausage, even mashing <hl> potatoes <hl> , this is a great tool First saw it at my daughters and it took a while to find it.


Question: What can be used to cover yogurt as it forms in bowls?

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, wrapped in turkish towels. For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the NZ milk as well. That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.

Answer: wrapped in turkish towels

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. <hl> I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, wrapped in turkish towels . <hl> For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the NZ milk as well. That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, <hl> wrapped in turkish towels <hl>. For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the NZ milk as well. That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.

I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, <hl> wrapped in turkish towels <hl> .


Question: What brand of coffee containers does this device use?

This little doo-hickey converted us from a Tassimo T-Disc enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! It has a classic chrome look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.

Answer: Tassimo T-Disc

<hl> This little doo-hickey converted us from a Tassimo T-Disc enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! <hl> It has a classic chrome look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.

This little doo-hickey converted us from a <hl> Tassimo T-Disc <hl> enjoying household, to a Tassimo T-Disc loving household! It has a classic chrome look that will appeal to the aesthetic of most home kitchen barista environs. You'll love filling it up, using them up, and filling it up again. Guaranteed to increase your consumption of T-Discs (is that a good thing? I think so). The four sections mean there is room for four varieties of T-Discs. The bottom of each section offers space for simple removal and dispatch of both smaller (espresso) and larger (creamers) T-Discs.


Question: In what water temperature should the product be washed?

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

Answer: cold

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. <hl> They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. <hl> Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line. Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are <hl> cold <hl> water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.


Question: What is being reviewed?

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

Answer: microplane grater

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

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


Question: What is this product demonstrated by?

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

Answer: a slick host who has multiple takes to make itlook can appear to be a good product

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

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

This is just another one of those products that when it's demonstrated by <hl> a slick host who has multiple takes to make itlook can appear to be a good product <hl> .


Question: What towel set did the user purchase?

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.

Answer: 600 GSM

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. <hl> Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. <hl> These are worth the price and much more.

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the <hl> 600 GSM <hl> towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.


Question: What is the review writing about?

I LOVE fresh pineapple, but don't but it as often as I'd like because I don't like peeling them. I always end up with the hard bits in my spears, and I've also worried that I might lose a finger with my chef's knife.I had my doubts about the OXO pinepple slicer, mainly because it's plastic and the slicing edge didn't seem sharp. However, it cut right through the pineapple! It was a little odd to maneuver at first, but was easier the second time. I did lose some of the juice from the pressure of the cutter, but not a lot. I also had a little too much leftover pineapple from the shell which seemed a waste. It just occurred to me that I might be able to scrape the remaining flesh out and put it in the freezer for smoothies.My slices came out nice and firm. Some of the other reviewers noted getting poor results with pineapple shreds instead of slices. I wonder if the ripeness of the pineapple might affect how well it works. If I end up with a pineapple that is under or over ripe, I'll update my review with any changes worth mentioning.Overall, I'm glad to have this slicer! Normally I don't like gadgets that only do one thing, especially if a knife can do the job just as well. In this case, I feel that the OXO slicer is more efficient and safer than cutting it with a knife.

Answer: OXO pinepple slicer

I LOVE fresh pineapple, but don't but it as often as I'd like because I don't like peeling them. I always end up with the hard bits in my spears, and I've also worried that I might lose a finger with my chef's knife. <hl> I had my doubts about the OXO pinepple slicer , mainly because it's plastic and the slicing edge didn't seem sharp. <hl> However, it cut right through the pineapple! It was a little odd to maneuver at first, but was easier the second time. I did lose some of the juice from the pressure of the cutter, but not a lot. I also had a little too much leftover pineapple from the shell which seemed a waste. It just occurred to me that I might be able to scrape the remaining flesh out and put it in the freezer for smoothies. My slices came out nice and firm. Some of the other reviewers noted getting poor results with pineapple shreds instead of slices. I wonder if the ripeness of the pineapple might affect how well it works. If I end up with a pineapple that is under or over ripe, I'll update my review with any changes worth mentioning. Overall, I'm glad to have this slicer! Normally I don't like gadgets that only do one thing, especially if a knife can do the job just as well. In this case, I feel that the OXO slicer is more efficient and safer than cutting it with a knife.

I LOVE fresh pineapple, but don't but it as often as I'd like because I don't like peeling them. I always end up with the hard bits in my spears, and I've also worried that I might lose a finger with my chef's knife.I had my doubts about the <hl> OXO pinepple slicer <hl>, mainly because it's plastic and the slicing edge didn't seem sharp. However, it cut right through the pineapple! It was a little odd to maneuver at first, but was easier the second time. I did lose some of the juice from the pressure of the cutter, but not a lot. I also had a little too much leftover pineapple from the shell which seemed a waste. It just occurred to me that I might be able to scrape the remaining flesh out and put it in the freezer for smoothies.My slices came out nice and firm. Some of the other reviewers noted getting poor results with pineapple shreds instead of slices. I wonder if the ripeness of the pineapple might affect how well it works. If I end up with a pineapple that is under or over ripe, I'll update my review with any changes worth mentioning.Overall, I'm glad to have this slicer! Normally I don't like gadgets that only do one thing, especially if a knife can do the job just as well. In this case, I feel that the OXO slicer is more efficient and safer than cutting it with a knife.

I had my doubts about the <hl> OXO pinepple slicer <hl> , mainly because it's plastic and the slicing edge didn't seem sharp.


Question: what type of mug is it?

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Answer: travel

<hl> Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. <hl> Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Functionally, this thermos <hl> travel <hl> mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.


Question: Why was it difficult to cut?

I did not like this product. I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, difficult to cut, and impossible to clean.Instead I recommend the Duck non-adhesive shelf liner.CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!

Answer: difficult

I did not like this product. <hl> I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, difficult to cut, and impossible to clean. <hl> Instead I recommend the Duck non-adhesive shelf liner. CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!

I did not like this product. I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, <hl> difficult <hl> to cut, and impossible to clean.Instead I recommend the Duck non-adhesive shelf liner.CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!


Question: What brand is the k cup brewer?

OK, so I jumped on the K Cup Brewer bandwagon for about 2 months. I tried to like it, bought tons of K Cup beverages of all kinds but realized this just is not for me. I like real coffee, and the watered-down coffee this machine and all other brands like it just doesn't fill the bill.I've tried the extra bold K Cups that contain more coffee than the standard ones, but to no avail.Needless to say, I have sold the Cusinart, stopped using the Keurig at the jobsite and have gone back to a real brewer.This was for me just an overpriced, short-lived fad.

Answer: Keurig

OK, so I jumped on the K Cup Brewer bandwagon for about 2 months. I tried to like it, bought tons of K Cup beverages of all kinds but realized this just is not for me. I like real coffee, and the watered-down coffee this machine and all other brands like it just doesn't fill the bill. I've tried the extra bold K Cups that contain more coffee than the standard ones, but to no avail. <hl> Needless to say, I have sold the Cusinart, stopped using the Keurig at the jobsite and have gone back to a real brewer. <hl> This was for me just an overpriced, short-lived fad.

OK, so I jumped on the K Cup Brewer bandwagon for about 2 months. I tried to like it, bought tons of K Cup beverages of all kinds but realized this just is not for me. I like real coffee, and the watered-down coffee this machine and all other brands like it just doesn't fill the bill.I've tried the extra bold K Cups that contain more coffee than the standard ones, but to no avail.Needless to say, I have sold the Cusinart, stopped using the <hl> Keurig <hl> at the jobsite and have gone back to a real brewer.This was for me just an overpriced, short-lived fad.


Question: How much does popcorn kernels cost?

I make a LOT of popcorn now! This wastes a lot of kernels, but the kernels are super cheap, and I didn't want an air-popper that plugs in, takes up space, and needs constant monitoring*.The bottom of this bowl has some brown spots where kernels burnt a bit (rare, but it happens. It's my own fault for pushing the "popcorn" button on the microwave when the nordic ware instructions say not to, right?), and the lid has warped upward after repeated steaming. I suspect eventually the lid will fit too poorly for the popper to work, so I may have to lay a ceramic dish over the bendy-bits to keep in down in the near future.This washes up just fine in the dishwasher, and obviously performs well in the microwave as well.*ok, ok, so all popping methods are supposed to require constant monitoring. Follow all instructions for safety, and so on.

Answer: super cheap

I make a LOT of popcorn now! <hl> This wastes a lot of kernels, but the kernels are super cheap , and I didn't want an air-popper that plugs in, takes up space, and needs constant monitoring*.The bottom of this bowl has some brown spots where kernels burnt a bit (rare, but it happens. <hl> It's my own fault for pushing the "popcorn" button on the microwave when the nordic ware instructions say not to, right?), and the lid has warped upward after repeated steaming. I suspect eventually the lid will fit too poorly for the popper to work, so I may have to lay a ceramic dish over the bendy-bits to keep in down in the near future. This washes up just fine in the dishwasher, and obviously performs well in the microwave as well.*ok, ok, so all popping methods are supposed to require constant monitoring. Follow all instructions for safety, and so on.

I make a LOT of popcorn now! This wastes a lot of kernels, but the kernels are <hl> super cheap <hl>, and I didn't want an air-popper that plugs in, takes up space, and needs constant monitoring*.The bottom of this bowl has some brown spots where kernels burnt a bit (rare, but it happens. It's my own fault for pushing the "popcorn" button on the microwave when the nordic ware instructions say not to, right?), and the lid has warped upward after repeated steaming. I suspect eventually the lid will fit too poorly for the popper to work, so I may have to lay a ceramic dish over the bendy-bits to keep in down in the near future.This washes up just fine in the dishwasher, and obviously performs well in the microwave as well.*ok, ok, so all popping methods are supposed to require constant monitoring. Follow all instructions for safety, and so on.

This wastes a lot of kernels, but the kernels are <hl> super cheap <hl> , and I didn't want an air-popper that plugs in, takes up space, and needs constant monitoring*.The bottom of this bowl has some brown spots where kernels burnt a bit (rare, but it happens.


Question: What's a good gift for a beer lover?

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: a drinking glass

<hl> 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.) 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 <hl> 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.) 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 <hl> a drinking glass <hl> .


Question: what device other than the magnetic wand had the writer been using to try to grab the lids?

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either tongs, or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!

Answer: tongs

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. <hl> I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either tongs , or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. <hl> I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!

Wish I had bought this item earlier than I did. It makes it so easy to sterilize lids (and also activate the adhesive). Lids go in the rack, rack goes in the water, and then you can use your magnetic wand to pull the lids out of the rack and drop them onto the jars - you never touch the lid and it goes on to the jar completely clean. I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either <hl> tongs <hl>, or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers. I am not a fan of most "single use" items and am not into having a gadget for every little task, but this lid rack solved a big frustration for me with canning, and so I feel it is worth it. Highly recommended whether you can a lot or a little!

I had been tossing the lids into boiling water and then trying to get them out with either <hl> tongs <hl> , or the magnetic wand - that resulted in a lot of frustration and burned fingers.


Question: How long before reviewer threw the pillow away?

Find my original review below. This has taught me a lesson, wait weeks or months before posting a reviewfor home life products. This pillow broke down and turned into a misshapen lump within 2 weeks. It got worse and worse and finally after 4-5 weeks I threw it away. When I removed the THREE fitted covers I had on to keep it protected, and the pillowcase, I found that it had turned yellow and crumbly. My previous one was 3 years old and didn't look this way.AVOID, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID~~!!!!This was a great choice!From day one my sleep improved. Neck, back and shoulders are in a great position for sleep.I have a shoulder injury that bothers me at night..with this I do not need an addition small pillow torest my shoulder on.Great design, very comfortable. I never want to be without one!

Answer: 4-5 weeks

Find my original review below. This has taught me a lesson, wait weeks or months before posting a reviewfor home life products. This pillow broke down and turned into a misshapen lump within 2 weeks. <hl> It got worse and worse and finally after 4-5 weeks I threw it away. <hl> When I removed the THREE fitted covers I had on to keep it protected, and the pillowcase, I found that it had turned yellow and crumbly. My previous one was 3 years old and didn't look this way. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID~~!!!!This was a great choice!From day one my sleep improved. Neck, back and shoulders are in a great position for sleep. I have a shoulder injury that bothers me at night..with this I do not need an addition small pillow torest my shoulder on. Great design, very comfortable. I never want to be without one!

Find my original review below. This has taught me a lesson, wait weeks or months before posting a reviewfor home life products. This pillow broke down and turned into a misshapen lump within 2 weeks. It got worse and worse and finally after <hl> 4-5 weeks <hl> I threw it away. When I removed the THREE fitted covers I had on to keep it protected, and the pillowcase, I found that it had turned yellow and crumbly. My previous one was 3 years old and didn't look this way.AVOID, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID~~!!!!This was a great choice!From day one my sleep improved. Neck, back and shoulders are in a great position for sleep.I have a shoulder injury that bothers me at night..with this I do not need an addition small pillow torest my shoulder on.Great design, very comfortable. I never want to be without one!


Question: Why are slippery surfaces on this product a negative?

i have to say that I am not in love with these spice grinders. I have flax seed in one and course salt in the other. In order for me to get salt out of the ceramic grinder, it takes a tremendous amount of strength to turn the top. its very slippery and almost impossible to turn. the surfaces are very smooth so my hand just slides around the jar. what really is disappointing is the fact that the salt falls out in one very small area.....so i get a big sprinkling of a large amount of salt on just a small portion of the plate. no matter how fast i move the grinder, it still ends up in one small pile, which is way to much salt.it takes FOREVER to grind flaxseed in these! i will return these....and stick with the old fashion cheapie wooden pepper mill.

Answer: hand just slides around the jar

i have to say that I am not in love with these spice grinders. I have flax seed in one and course salt in the other. In order for me to get salt out of the ceramic grinder, it takes a tremendous amount of strength to turn the top. its very slippery and almost impossible to turn. <hl> the surfaces are very smooth so my hand just slides around the jar . <hl> what really is disappointing is the fact that the salt falls out in one very small area..... so i get a big sprinkling of a large amount of salt on just a small portion of the plate. no matter how fast i move the grinder, it still ends up in one small pile, which is way to much salt.it takes FOREVER to grind flaxseed in these! i will return these....and stick with the old fashion cheapie wooden pepper mill.

i have to say that I am not in love with these spice grinders. I have flax seed in one and course salt in the other. In order for me to get salt out of the ceramic grinder, it takes a tremendous amount of strength to turn the top. its very slippery and almost impossible to turn. the surfaces are very smooth so my <hl> hand just slides around the jar <hl>. what really is disappointing is the fact that the salt falls out in one very small area.....so i get a big sprinkling of a large amount of salt on just a small portion of the plate. no matter how fast i move the grinder, it still ends up in one small pile, which is way to much salt.it takes FOREVER to grind flaxseed in these! i will return these....and stick with the old fashion cheapie wooden pepper mill.

the surfaces are very smooth so my <hl> hand just slides around the jar <hl> .


Question: Can the timer show how long something takes?

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

Answer: it can time how long something takes

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! <hl> I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes . <hl> It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also <hl> it can time how long something takes <hl>. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also <hl> it can time how long something takes <hl> .


Question: What is used to get juice?

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

Answer: The squeezer

<hl> The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. <hl> I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out. Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade. No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides. Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

<hl> The squeezer <hl> looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.


Question: What is the writer reviewing?

This is a great 3qt saucepan! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

Answer: 3qt saucepan

This is a great 3qt saucepan !

<hl> This is a great 3qt saucepan ! <hl> I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

This is a great <hl> 3qt saucepan <hl>! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

This is a great <hl> 3qt saucepan <hl> !


Question: What makes the flip of turkey easy?

I got the red roaster to replace an overpriced, overrated calphalon roaster I had. I used it Thanksgiving to roast my huge turkey. I roast upside down then 3 quarters of the way i flip the bird. The v shaped rack made that easy. I've also roasted duck legs with potatoes and onions and they came out perfectly with no sticking! I detest washing dishes but the pan cleaned up quickly with very little effort using a scrubby sponge... much easier than the black calphalon roaster it replaced. it looks really good too! I am very happy with the roaster. I'm looking forward to using it for a long time and maybe adding a few more colorful RR pieces as well. Happy Holidays!

Answer: v shaped rack

The v shaped rack made that easy.

I got the red roaster to replace an overpriced, overrated calphalon roaster I had. I used it Thanksgiving to roast my huge turkey. I roast upside down then 3 quarters of the way i flip the bird. <hl> The v shaped rack made that easy. <hl> I've also roasted duck legs with potatoes and onions and they came out perfectly with no sticking! I detest washing dishes but the pan cleaned up quickly with very little effort using a scrubby sponge... much easier than the black calphalon roaster it replaced. it looks really good too! I am very happy with the roaster. I'm looking forward to using it for a long time and maybe adding a few more colorful RR pieces as well. Happy Holidays!

I got the red roaster to replace an overpriced, overrated calphalon roaster I had. I used it Thanksgiving to roast my huge turkey. I roast upside down then 3 quarters of the way i flip the bird. The <hl> v shaped rack <hl> made that easy. I've also roasted duck legs with potatoes and onions and they came out perfectly with no sticking! I detest washing dishes but the pan cleaned up quickly with very little effort using a scrubby sponge... much easier than the black calphalon roaster it replaced. it looks really good too! I am very happy with the roaster. I'm looking forward to using it for a long time and maybe adding a few more colorful RR pieces as well. Happy Holidays!


Question: What does the reviewer cook with almost entirely?

I cook almost entirely with cast iron. Most of my pans and dutch ovens are Lodge and I've been very happy with them. The T-fal is cheaper, but not by much. For $26, this pan is surprisingly underwhelming.Like others have mentioned, the finish isn't very smooth, compared to Lodge. This isn't too big a deal because over time it will get there with regular use. But for most people, we like to have the smooth finish from the start and save ourselves the frustration of seasoning over years of cooking.I've often struggled with using 12-inch pans at home. They work okay on a gas range, but for the most part they seem to be far too large for day-to-day cooking. A 10-inch pan is much more practical, especially if you've got things on the other burners.This isn't terrible. It's cast iron, and it does it's work fine. I've decided this will be my camping skillet and leave the Lodge for cooking at home. It does what it's supposed to, but it doesn't have quite the same finesse as the Lodge pans.

Answer: cast iron

I cook almost entirely with cast iron .

<hl> I cook almost entirely with cast iron . <hl> Most of my pans and dutch ovens are Lodge and I've been very happy with them. The T-fal is cheaper, but not by much. For $26, this pan is surprisingly underwhelming. Like others have mentioned, the finish isn't very smooth, compared to Lodge. This isn't too big a deal because over time it will get there with regular use. But for most people, we like to have the smooth finish from the start and save ourselves the frustration of seasoning over years of cooking. I've often struggled with using 12-inch pans at home. They work okay on a gas range, but for the most part they seem to be far too large for day-to-day cooking. A 10-inch pan is much more practical, especially if you've got things on the other burners. This isn't terrible. It's cast iron, and it does it's work fine. I've decided this will be my camping skillet and leave the Lodge for cooking at home. It does what it's supposed to, but it doesn't have quite the same finesse as the Lodge pans.

I cook almost entirely with <hl> cast iron <hl>. Most of my pans and dutch ovens are Lodge and I've been very happy with them. The T-fal is cheaper, but not by much. For $26, this pan is surprisingly underwhelming.Like others have mentioned, the finish isn't very smooth, compared to Lodge. This isn't too big a deal because over time it will get there with regular use. But for most people, we like to have the smooth finish from the start and save ourselves the frustration of seasoning over years of cooking.I've often struggled with using 12-inch pans at home. They work okay on a gas range, but for the most part they seem to be far too large for day-to-day cooking. A 10-inch pan is much more practical, especially if you've got things on the other burners.This isn't terrible. It's cast iron, and it does it's work fine. I've decided this will be my camping skillet and leave the Lodge for cooking at home. It does what it's supposed to, but it doesn't have quite the same finesse as the Lodge pans.

I cook almost entirely with <hl> cast iron <hl> .


Question: What did the reviewer contribute the odor of the product?

The product itself seems well made with a nice terry cloth top. It was also remarkably easy to slip it onto my queen size 95lb foam mattress. However, it did have a strong odor and still had a slight odor after I washed it. I'm sure it is from the waterproof material that is used in its construction. The title of the item has changed so that the size mattress is more clearly indicated. When I bought it the size was buried in the middle of the title. I got the wrong size, initially, as did at least one other reviewer of this item. While this change to make the mattress size more prominent is useful, it would help if in the photo it indicated what size mattress the protector will fit.

Answer: waterproof material

The product itself seems well made with a nice terry cloth top. It was also remarkably easy to slip it onto my queen size 95lb foam mattress. However, it did have a strong odor and still had a slight odor after I washed it. <hl> I'm sure it is from the waterproof material that is used in its construction. <hl> The title of the item has changed so that the size mattress is more clearly indicated. When I bought it the size was buried in the middle of the title. I got the wrong size, initially, as did at least one other reviewer of this item. While this change to make the mattress size more prominent is useful, it would help if in the photo it indicated what size mattress the protector will fit.

The product itself seems well made with a nice terry cloth top. It was also remarkably easy to slip it onto my queen size 95lb foam mattress. However, it did have a strong odor and still had a slight odor after I washed it. I'm sure it is from the <hl> waterproof material <hl> that is used in its construction. The title of the item has changed so that the size mattress is more clearly indicated. When I bought it the size was buried in the middle of the title. I got the wrong size, initially, as did at least one other reviewer of this item. While this change to make the mattress size more prominent is useful, it would help if in the photo it indicated what size mattress the protector will fit.


Question: How many times does the author have to flip the waffles on the new machine?

I've finally given up on my husband's old Bella Cucina Belgian waffle maker that makes soggy waffles no matter what I do. I decided to buy this one on the strength of the good reviews. I'm glad I did! It's a very simple machine with no temp/browning control but it makes waffles that are crispy outside and soft inside. That's all I've ever wanted. I only have to flip once which is cool. What I do now is I make a big batch of waffles, cool them on a wire rack and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. I heat them up in the oven for 5-10 minutes whenever we feel like having waffles at any time of the day.It also helps reading the manual first before using it. It said to never use PAM because it destroys the nonstick coating. I brush the plates with some canola oil and pour 3/4 cup of batter. Pouring in more than that would cause spillage. Hope this helps. And FYI, this item goes on sale at Macy's from time to time for around $17.

Answer: once

I only have to flip once which is cool.

I've finally given up on my husband's old Bella Cucina Belgian waffle maker that makes soggy waffles no matter what I do. I decided to buy this one on the strength of the good reviews. I'm glad I did! It's a very simple machine with no temp/browning control but it makes waffles that are crispy outside and soft inside. That's all I've ever wanted. <hl> I only have to flip once which is cool. <hl> What I do now is I make a big batch of waffles, cool them on a wire rack and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. I heat them up in the oven for 5-10 minutes whenever we feel like having waffles at any time of the day. It also helps reading the manual first before using it. It said to never use PAM because it destroys the nonstick coating. I brush the plates with some canola oil and pour 3/4 cup of batter. Pouring in more than that would cause spillage. Hope this helps. And FYI, this item goes on sale at Macy's from time to time for around $17.

I've finally given up on my husband's old Bella Cucina Belgian waffle maker that makes soggy waffles no matter what I do. I decided to buy this one on the strength of the good reviews. I'm glad I did! It's a very simple machine with no temp/browning control but it makes waffles that are crispy outside and soft inside. That's all I've ever wanted. I only have to flip <hl> once <hl> which is cool. What I do now is I make a big batch of waffles, cool them on a wire rack and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. I heat them up in the oven for 5-10 minutes whenever we feel like having waffles at any time of the day.It also helps reading the manual first before using it. It said to never use PAM because it destroys the nonstick coating. I brush the plates with some canola oil and pour 3/4 cup of batter. Pouring in more than that would cause spillage. Hope this helps. And FYI, this item goes on sale at Macy's from time to time for around $17.


Question: What happens if the humidifier is tipped over?

I was skeptical at first when reading the description but decided to try it out anyways. Let me tell you, it is the smallest and lightest travel humidifier i have ever seen and used. It works like a charm when you are traveling and it sits right next to you on the nightstand in the hotel. Extremely quiet and light, and the footprint of the humidifier is almost nonexistent. However, there is only one small problem, but it can be expected because of it's size and weight. You must be careful not to bump it because it can tip over easily and spill out the water all over the place. Other than that it is perfect and works very well for it's stated purpose.

Answer: spill out the water all over the place

I was skeptical at first when reading the description but decided to try it out anyways. Let me tell you, it is the smallest and lightest travel humidifier i have ever seen and used. It works like a charm when you are traveling and it sits right next to you on the nightstand in the hotel. Extremely quiet and light, and the footprint of the humidifier is almost nonexistent. However, there is only one small problem, but it can be expected because of it's size and weight. <hl> You must be careful not to bump it because it can tip over easily and spill out the water all over the place . <hl> Other than that it is perfect and works very well for it's stated purpose.

I was skeptical at first when reading the description but decided to try it out anyways. Let me tell you, it is the smallest and lightest travel humidifier i have ever seen and used. It works like a charm when you are traveling and it sits right next to you on the nightstand in the hotel. Extremely quiet and light, and the footprint of the humidifier is almost nonexistent. However, there is only one small problem, but it can be expected because of it's size and weight. You must be careful not to bump it because it can tip over easily and <hl> spill out the water all over the place <hl>. Other than that it is perfect and works very well for it's stated purpose.

You must be careful not to bump it because it can tip over easily and <hl> spill out the water all over the place <hl> .


Question: Who hooked it up?

This company sent me this by mistake, I had ordered an espresso machine, anyways they let me keep it at no charge. At first I was like so upset about it! But my kids hooked it up and made me tea, I am a big green tea drinker- well it boils water so fast that it only takes like two minutes for water hot enough for green tea. Anyway now I love it and its great. Also the owner of the company, Karl- he was great about the whole thing, he was so helpful and even though I was totally rude about the mistake he remained professional and apologetic and really fixed everything.

Answer: kids

This company sent me this by mistake, I had ordered an espresso machine, anyways they let me keep it at no charge. At first I was like so upset about it! <hl> But my kids hooked it up and made me tea, I am a big green tea drinker- <hl> well it boils water so fast that it only takes like two minutes for water hot enough for green tea. Anyway now I love it and its great. Also the owner of the company, Karl- he was great about the whole thing, he was so helpful and even though I was totally rude about the mistake he remained professional and apologetic and really fixed everything.

This company sent me this by mistake, I had ordered an espresso machine, anyways they let me keep it at no charge. At first I was like so upset about it! But my <hl> kids <hl> hooked it up and made me tea, I am a big green tea drinker- well it boils water so fast that it only takes like two minutes for water hot enough for green tea. Anyway now I love it and its great. Also the owner of the company, Karl- he was great about the whole thing, he was so helpful and even though I was totally rude about the mistake he remained professional and apologetic and really fixed everything.